Today

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.

The Nordic ski race scheduled for today at Whitefish Lake Golf Course has been canceled.

Monday

People for Peace and the Montana Human Rights Network will meet at 6 p.m. for a potluck at Flathead Valley United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh Ave. W. Business meeting at 7 p.m.

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.

The Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group has a Valentine Pizza Parts 6-8 p.m. Feb. 14 at The Summit conference room, Kalispell. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Wear red or pink. Care givers will meet for a short discussion on "Family Expectations. RSVP to Kathy at 756-4723. Call Dawn for special transportation needs.

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.

Columbia Falls Booster Club meets at 7:30 p.m. in the staff room at Columbia Falls High School. Call Joan Werner at 892-2015.

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.

Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., airport manager's office, Glacier Park International Airport.

Christ Church Episcopal, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell, traditional Shrove Tuesday free pancake supper with trimmings, 5:30-7 p.m. Music by Raz-Ma-Taz. Free will offering. All welcome. Call 257-6182.

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board meets at 5:30 p.m., Kalispell Junior High School library.

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.

West Valley School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.

Smith Valley School board meets at 7 p.m. at the Intermediate School.

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.

Wednesday

Evergreen School District board meets at 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to review policy in the administration building boardroom.

Bigfork ParentShare meets at 9:30 a.m., 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.

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.

Local Advisory Council meets 12:30 to 2 p.m. at The Summit, Kalispell. Nancy Bowman speaks on "The System of Care for At-Risk Youth in the Flathead."

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

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

Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.

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 "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., Blake Hall board room. Discussion will follow. Free and the public is welcome to attend. Call Gerda Reeb at 756-3945.

Flathead Democratic Central Committee meets at the Labor Temple, 347 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Executive Committee at 6:30 p.m.; general meeting 7 p.m. All Democrats welcome.

Creston School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. in the school staff room.

Comedian Keith Deltano performs a program about abstinence titled, "The New Sexual Revolution,"at the True Love Waits Rally 7-8:45 p.m., 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.

Thursday

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. 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., Christian Center, Kalispell.

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board special meeting at 5:30 p.m.,Flathead High School Library, second floor.

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

Friday

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., LRC 135. Free and the public is invited. Call Gerda Reeb at 756-3945.

Flathead chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Vista Linda, 240 Boon Road, Somers. Lunch is $7. For reservations, call Karen Barbee at 257-1561 or Bill Driver at 837-2744..

Somers School board Faculty Advisory Committee meets at 4 p.m., 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. Cost is $4. All are welcome.

Helena Flats School annual Bingo for Baskets night. Doors open at 6 p.m., bingo at 6:30 p.m. Babysitting available.

Big Sky Astronomy Club second annual Telescope Workshop 7-9 p.m., 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, 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.

A Look Ahead

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.

St. Richard's Council of Catholic Women annual Valentine's Day Luncheon Feb. 12, St. Richard's Catholic Church, Columbia Falls. Quiche, salad and dessert served at 11:30 a.m. Card games begin at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $4. Door prizes. All are invited.

Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead annual membership potluck dinner, 6 p.m. Feb. 12, Creston Grange Hall. Those interested in joining are welcome to attend. Call Deborah at 892-0200.

Daddy-Daughter Valentines Dance 7-9:30 p.m. Feb. 12. Cost is $8 per couples at the door. Dancing, music, food, drinks, door prizes. Call 758-7717. Sponsored by Bee Broadcasting and Kalispell Parks and Recreation.

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.

Flathead Valleyaires Barbershop Chorus offer singing valentines Feb. 14. Call 755-2736 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. First come, first served.

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.

Brunch is offered the public at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 15, Back Room of the Nite Owl Cafe, U.S. 2 East, Columbia Falls. Topic is chocolate history and recipes. Guest speaker Bonnie Parrett will speak on "Restoring Broken Lives." Cost is $7 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Bobby Kay at 387-5316, or Sherry at 892-5990. Sponsored by the Columbia Falls Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.

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

Free introductory Falun Dafa workshop, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 15, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Simple exercises promote principles of truth, compassion and tolerance. All are welcome. Call Lance at 755-9297.

Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 pm. Feb. 15. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

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 Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

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.

Lincoln Conservation District Board of Supervisors meet at 4 p.m. Feb. 16, Venture Inn, Libby.

Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m. Feb. 16 in the school library.

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.

Red Cross Adult CPR and First Aid Basics training, 8:30 a.m. Feb. 19. Cost is $50. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

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.

Red Cross Adult CPR review course, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

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.

Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

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.

Red Cross Adult CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 26. Call 752-6433 to register.

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.

Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

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.

Children's House Montessori School of Whitefish seventh annual spring auction March 12, Grouse Mountain Lodge.

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.