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| February 2, 2005 1:00 AM

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board Personnel Committee meets at 7 a.m. at the district office.

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support), 9:30-11:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Guest speaker is Linda Ravicher on "Building Block of Healthy Development that Help Young People Grow up Healthy, Caring and Responsible. Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., Children's Department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call Youth Services Librarian Michael Hutchinson, 758-5822.

Kalispell Soroptimist Club sponsors a Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Kalispell MassMutual representatives Wayne Saverud and Bernie Rosslings present "An Overview of Long Term Care," 2:30 p.m. Call 752-5100.

After-school reading time for ages 6-12, Flathead County Library, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell, 3:45 p.m. Youth services librarian Michael Hutchinson reads "The Legend of Spud Murphy" part two, by Eoin Colfer. Call 758-5822.

Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

People for Peace and the Montana Human Rights Network sponsor a film festival showing of "The Battle for Algiers," 7 p.m., Blake Hall board room of Flathead Valley Community College. Free and open to the public.

Thursday

Fair-Mont-Egan School board Negotiations Committee meets at 7:30 a.m. in the school library.

Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Outpost, Big Mountain Resort.

Flathead County Library board meets at 3 p.m. at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Contact Kim Crowley, library director, at 758-5826.

Somers School District board Building, Facilities and Grounds Committee meets at 5:30 p.m., Somers Middle School.

Public invited to an informational meeting regarding the proposed new gravel pits near Farm to Market Road and Clark Drive, 7 p.m. in the West Valley School library.

Friday

Flathead Valley Community College Local Topics/Global Issues lecture series presentation, "Contemporary Indian Education in Montana," by Joyce silverthorn, tribal education director for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Noon to 1 p.m., LRC 135. Free and the public is welcome to attend. Call Gerda Reeb at 756-3945.

Whitefish Winter Carnival Winter Gala, 6:30 p.m., Whitefish Lake Golf Club Restaurant, $35. Dinner, live auction, live music. Button required.

The skiijoring competition scheduled for today through Sunday at Majestic Valley Arena has been canceled due to unfavorable conditions at the event site.

Saturday

Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer course with AED, 9:30 a.m. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Kiddie Carnival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Central School gym, Whitefish.

Red Cedar Circle members of Flathead Valley and Seattle lead sacred ceremonies of the winter for the public, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Birch Grove Community Center, 594 Birch Grove Road, Kalispell. Ancient stories, songs, dances. Donations welcome. Call Jill Fanning at 862-8070 or Laurel Emert at 863-9685.

Whitefish Winter Carnival's Penguin Plunge, 12:30 p.m. at City Beach in Whitefish. Participants in swimsuits raise money for Montana Special Olympics by going neck-deep into the water. For more information or to participate, call Michele O'Neil at 758-7780.

The skiijoring competition for today and Sunday at Majestic Valley Arena has been canceled due to unfavorable conditions at the event site.

Kalispell Elks Lodge hosts a spaghetti dinner fund-raiser for Teens in Crisis, 6:30 p.m., 1820 U.S. 93 S. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under and available at the door. Call Chris Noel at 261-7008 or Linda Smith at 257-5431.

Golden Agers Center lunch and live music, noon to 3 p.m., Whitefish Senior Center.

St. Charles Catholic Church pie social, 1 p.m., Whitefish.

Whitefish Winter Carnival Grand Parade, 3 p.m., downtown Whitefish. Call Angie Meehan at 862-2657; followed by Battle of the Bands, Whitefish taverns.

Torchlight parade, 7 p.m., Big Mountain.

Sunday

Whitefish Rotary sponsors a Winter Carnival pancake breakfast 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Moose Lodge, 230 West 10th St., Whitefish. Adults, $7; kids, $3.50.

Nordic ski race 1 p.m., Whitefish Lake Golf Course.

Monday

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. in the school library.

AARP/IRS Tax-Aide offers help to middle and low income people, with special attention to those 60 and older, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr. Bring last year's tax return and all other information.

Lake County Republican Women meet at noon at the New Moon Cafe. Guest speaker is John Mercer of the Montana State Board of Regents. Conrad Burns' field representative, Denise Smith, will also be present. Call Carol Bechard at 887-2303.

Rails to Trails of Northwest Montana meets at 5 p.m. at Montana Fish and Wildlife Parks Building, 490 N. Meridian Road. Call 752-4766.

Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 pm. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Columbia Falls Library, 130 Sixth St. W., Hibernation Celebration, 7 p.m. Hear about new books and old favorites. Refreshments and door prizes. All welcome. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5713.

Kalispell Montessori School, 349 Willow Glen Dr., and the American Association of University Women present Allyson Adams portraying Jeanette Rankin in "Peace is a Woman's Job," 7-8 p.m. Free and the public is invited.

Kalispell City Council meets at 7 p.m., Kalispell City Hall.

Columbia City Council meets at 7 p.m., Columbia Falls City Hall.

Whitefish City Council meets at 7:10 p.m., Whitefish City Hall.

Tuesday

The public is invited to a free community lecture by Dan Foster and Tom Martin on "Mental Health Challenges on the Blackfeet Reservation," 7:30-9 a.m. at Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell.

Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. No reservations are required and lunch is available for $8. Call Carol Pike at 892-2072.

Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., in the bloodmobile, Three Rivers Bank, Meridian Road, Kalispell.

Kila School board meets at 6 p.m.

Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell, Hibernation Celebration 7 p.m. Hear about new books and old favorites. refreshments and door prizes. All welcome. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5713.

Mission Mountain Audubon meets at 7 p.m., at the Polson Library. Pat Jamieson share her experiences working at Haleakala National Park on Maui, Hawaii. Prizes for those in Hawaiian dress. Free and the public is invited.

Democratic Meetup 7 p.m., Applebee's Restaurant, Kalispell. Informal discussion on relevant community topics. Free and all are welcome.

Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.

Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 North Meridian Road. Public is welcome. Members wishing to participate in 2005 work projects should arrive at 6:30 p.m. for Defensive Horsemanship Training.

A Look Ahead

Bigfork ParentShare meets at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 9, Community United Methodist Church. Guest speaker Eda Taylor of Bigfork QRU will discuss child/infant CPR, choking protocol and 911 calls. All are welcome. Child care provided. Call Renee Wynne at 837-2488.

Evergreen School District board meets at 1 p.m. Feb. 9 in the administration building boardroom.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Feb. 9, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

After-school reading time for ages 6-12, Flathead County Library, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell, 3:45 p.m. Feb. 9. Youth services librarian Michael Hutchinson reads "Bug Boy" part one, by Carol Sonenklar. Call 758-5822.

Flathead Valley Community College Local Topics/Global Issues film series presents "Tibet: Cry of the Snow Lion" at 6 p.m., Feb. 9, Blake Hall board room. Discussion will follow. Free and the public is welcome to attend. Call Gerda Reeb at 756-3945.

Comedian Keith Deltano performs a program about abstinence titled, "The New Sexual Revolution,"at the True Love Waits Rally 7-8:45 p.m. Feb. 9, Riverside Vineyard Church, 859 W. Reserve, Kalispell. Free and teens and their parents are welcome to attend the . Parent workshop called "Making Virginity Possible," to follow. Sponsored by Hope Pregnancy Center and Montana Abstinence Partnership. Call the Center at 257-6006.

Flathead Regional Business Center, 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, hosts a free Brown Bag Series discussion by facilitator Allison McCarthy on the topic, "Hard At Work: Resolving Everyday Conflict," noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 10. RSVP to Mora McCarthy at 758-6241.

The Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets at noon, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Cost is $10 per person. Call Cindy Carpenter at Glacier Bank, 756-4233.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 3 p.m., Feb. 10, Christian Center, Kalispell.

Whitefish Public Library, 9 Spokane Ave. Whitefish, Hibernation Celebration 7 p.m. Feb. 10. Hear about new books and old favorites. Refreshments and door prizes. All welcome. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5713.

Flathead Valley Community College Local Topics/Global Issues lecture series presentation, "Native American Indian Treaties by E.B. Eiselein, Native American instructor, noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 11, LRC 135. Free and the public is invited. Call Gerda Reeb at 756-3945.

Somers School board Faculty Advisory Committee meets at 4 p.m. Feb. 11, at Somers Middle School.

North Valley Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls, hosts a fund-raiser all-you-can-eat pancake supper including ham, eggs, and beverages, 4-7 p.m. Feb. 11. All are welcome.

Big Sky Astronomy Club second annual Telescope Workshop 7-9 p.m. Feb. 11, Kalispell Junior High School Library. Public is welcome. Bring your telescope. Refreshments. Call Mark Paulson at 257-7261; Bruce Ruby at 857-3753; or log on to www.bigskyastronomyclub.org.

Contra dance Feb. 11, Sons of Norway Hall, 347 First Ave. E. in Kalispell. Lessons 7:30-8 p.m.; dance 8 to 11 p.m. $6 for adults, $3 for ages 12 to 18, and free for 11 and under. Live folk music and caller. Alcohol and smoke-free. Call Christina, 212-9444; or Joe, 752-7469.

AARP Seniors Driver Safety Program with instructors Art Buckley and Don Dogut, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Feb. 12. The Summit, Kalispell. Cost is $10. Call 751-4500.

Sunburst Beauty Pageant and Baby Contest, Feb. 12, Kalispell Center Mall. Registration at 11 a.m., pageant at noon. Call Lisa Cudlin Brown at 751-5052.

Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead annual membership potluck dinner, 6 p.m. Creston Grange Hall. Those interested in joining are welcome to attend. Call Deborah at 892-0200.

Nurturing Center's Ski-A-Mile for a Child's Smile 2005 noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 13, Whitefish Lake Golf Course. Call the Nurturing Center at 756-1414.

AARP/IRS Tax-Aide offers help to middle and low income people, with special attention to those 60 and older, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 14 at Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr. Bring last year's tax return and all other information.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Feb. 14, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. Feb. 14, at 30 Lower Valley Road in Kalispell.

Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m. Feb. 14, Community Room of The Summit. Research biologist Stephen Corn discusses his current research in Glacier Park on the effects of climate change of mountain amphibians. Free and the public is invited.

After-school reading time for ages 6-12, Flathead County Library, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell, 3:45 p.m. Feb. 16. Youth services librarian Michael Hutchinson reads "Bug Boy" part two, by Carol Sonenklar. Call 758-5822.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-5:30 p.m., Feb. 15, Lakeside Elementary School.

American Legion Post 137 sponsors a Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 16, at the center, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell.

Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 17, Libby VFW.

Local pediatrician Dr. Veneman gives a free presentation on integrating conventional medicine with holistic health care for children, 7 p.m. Feb. 17, North Valley Hospital Community Room. All are welcome.

Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 18, Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead two-day packing clinic 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Feb. 19. and 26, 1210 Birch Grove Road, Kalispell. Members free, non-members $30 for singles, $40 for a family which include BCH membership. Call Ken Ausk at 892-4673.

Kalispell City Council meets at 7 p.m., Feb. 21, Kalispell City Hall.

Columbia City Council meets at 7 p.m., Feb. 21, Columbia Falls City Hall.

Whitefish City Council meets at 7:10 p.m., Feb. 21, Whitefish City Hall.

Red Cross Blood Drive, noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 22, Eureka Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

After-school reading time for ages 6-12, Flathead County Library, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell, 3:45 p.m. Feb. 23. Youth services librarian Michael Hutchinson reads "The Muffin Fiend" by Daniel Manus Pinkwater. Call 758-5822.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Feb. 23, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Red Cross Blood Drive, 2-5 p.m. Feb. 24, Flathead Electric Cooperative.

Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-5 p.m. Feb. 25, West Valley School.

Spring Home & Garden Show, Feb. 25-27, Kalispell Center Mall.

John White Lecture Series, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 27, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Guest speaker Dr. Joseph Ashley will speak on the topic, "Northwest Montana's Auto-Related Commercial Landscape." $8 per lecture; $25 for four lecture series for Northwest Montana Historical Society members, $30 for non-members. Call 756-8381.

AARP/IRS Tax-Aide offers help to middle and low income people, with special attention to those 60 and older, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 28 at Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr. Bring last year's tax return and all other information.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meet at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 28 at Easthaven Baptist Church, U.S. 93, Kalispell. Guest speaker is local author Trisha Goyer. Child care is provided. Call Stormy at 844-3865.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Feb. 28, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Special Olympics Montana State Winter Games, March 6-8, Big Mountain, Whitefish. Call Karen Kimball at 837-0319. On March 6, athletes parade at 3 p.m. in Whitefish, opening ceremony at 7:30 p.m., chair 2, Big Mountain.

AARP/IRS Tax-Aide offers help to middle and low income people, with special attention to those 60 and older, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 7 at Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr. Bring last year's tax return and all other information.

Kalispell City Council meets at 7 p.m., March 7, Kalispell City Hall.

Columbia City Council meets at 7 p.m., March, 7, Columbia Falls City Hall.

Whitefish City Council meets at 7:10 p.m., March 7, Whitefish City Hall.

Flathead Regional Business Center, 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, hosts a free Brown Bag Series discussion by facilitators Dru Jackman and Beth Morgenstern on the topic, " Are You Running Your Business or is It Running You? Keys to Working Smart" noon to 1 p.m. March 9. RSVP to Mora McCarthy at 758-6241.

Contra dance, March 11, Sons of Norway Hall, 347 First Ave. E. in Kalispell. Lessons 7:30-8 p.m.; dance 8 to 11 p.m. $6 for adults, $3 for ages 12 to 18, and free for 11 and under. Live folk music and caller. Alcohol and smoke-free. Call Christina, 212-9444; or Joe, 752-7469.

AARP/IRS Tax-Aide offers help to middle and low income people, with special attention to those 60 and older, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 14 at Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr. Bring last year's tax return and all other information.

AARP/IRS Tax-Aide offers help to middle and low income people, with special attention to those 60 and older, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 21 at Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr. Bring last year's tax return and all other information.

Kalispell City Council meets at 7 p.m., March 21, Kalispell City Hall.

Columbia City Council meets at 7 p.m., March 21, Columbia Falls City Hall.

Whitefish City Council meets at 7:10 p.m., March 21, Whitefish City Hall.

John White Lecture Series, 2:30 p.m. March 27, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Guest speaker Laurie Heupel will speak on the topic, "Lewis and Clark in Montana." $8 per lecture; $25 for four lecture series for Northwest Montana Historical Society members, $30 for non-members. Call 756-8381.

AARP/IRS Tax-Aide offers help to middle and low income people, with special attention to those 60 and older, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 28 at Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr. Bring last year's tax return and all other information.

AARP/IRS Tax-Aide offers help to middle and low income people, with special attention to those 60 and older, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 4 at Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr. Bring last year's tax return and all other information.

Contra dance, April 8, Sons of Norway Hall, 347 First Ave. E. in Kalispell. Lessons 7:30-8 p.m.; dance 8 to 11 p.m. $6 for adults, $3 for ages 12 to 18, and free for 11 and under. Live folk music and caller. Alcohol and smoke-free. Call Christina, 212-9444; or Joe, 752-7469.

AARP/IRS Tax-Aide offers help to middle and low income people, with special attention to those 60 and older, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 11 at Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr. Bring last year's tax return and all other information.

Flathead Regional Business Center, 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, hosts a free Brown Bag Series discussion by facilitator Kristin Donahue on the topic, "Stop the Revolving Door: Establishing a Culture of Retention," noon to 1 p.m. April 13. RSVP to Mora McCarthy at 758-6241.

John White Lecture Series, 2:30 p.m. April 24, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Guest speaker Glenn Helms will speak on the topic, "Native Americans of Northwest Montana." $8 per lecture; $25 for four lecture series for Northwest Montana Historical Society members, $30 for non-members. Call 756-8381.

Flathead Regional Business Center, 15 Depot Park, Kalispell, hosts a free Brown Bag Series discussion by facilitator Dana Jefferies on the topic, "Drug Testing: An Employer's Perspective," noon to 1 p.m. May 11. RSVP to Mora McCarthy at 758-6241.

Contra dance, May 13, Sons of Norway Hall, 347 First Ave. E. in Kalispell. Lessons 7:30-8 p.m.; dance 8 to 11 p.m. $6 for adults, $3 for ages 12 to 18, and free for 11 and under. Live folk music and caller. Alcohol and smoke-free. Call Christina, 212-9444; or Joe, 752-7469.

Mountain Madness Air Show 2005 July 30-31 featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Call 758-2800; or log on to www.kalispellchamber.com/airshow/home.html

Flathead High School class of 1985 20-year reunion is July 22-24. Call Russ Marks at 257-4796, or e-mail rnrmarks@in-tch.com.