Today

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.

The Flathead County Republican Central Committee meets at noon, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel.

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

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.

Eagles "Burger Night" 5 to 7 p.m. Eagles downstairs. Burger Deluxe, home baked beans, salad bar,tea or coffee. Cost is $6. Proceeds go to support the Eagle Charities. Public welcome.

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

Eastside Grange pancake supper 6:30 p.m.

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

Glacier Classic Pro Rodeo, 7 p.m. Feb. 11-12, 2 p.m. Feb. 13, Majestic Valley Arena.

West Glacier School performs "Jungle Book" at 7 p.m. in conjunction with the Missoula Children's Theatre. Tickets are $3 per person, or $10 for a family. Silent auction included.

Contra dance featuring the music of The Grin & Bear It String Clan, 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.

Saturday

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

Sunburst Beauty Pageant and Baby Contest, 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, 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., 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. 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.

Sunday

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

Monday

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.

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

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

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

Columbia Falls School board Insurance Committee meets at 4 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

Columbia Falls School board meets at 6 p.m. for an expulsion hearing, administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Valentine's Day potluck and recipe exchange, 6 p.m. Faith Free Lutheran Church, 405 Liberty St., Kalispell. Call 752-2481.

Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m., 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.

Tuesday

Brunch is offered the public at 9:30 a.m., 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.

Buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., Kalispell Center WestCoast Hotel. Cost is $10. Music by Ron and Carol Pierce. Bonnie Parrett will speak on "Lives Can be Restored."Complimentary child care is available. RSVP to Rosainne at 257-8098, or Julie at 261-8585. Sponsored by the Kalispell Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.

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

Somers School board meets at 5 p.m. for a general budget work session, followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

Free introductory Falun Dafa workshop, 5:30 p.m., 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. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Flathead Building Association program by Michael Blend, "Helping Your Business to Succeed, Part I" 6:30 p.m. WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Cost is $14 per person. RSVP to 752-5122.

Big Sky Bonsai Society meets at 7 p.m., Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Slide show presentation. Free and the public is invited. Call Jerry Meislik at 862-0387.

Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.

Flathead Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited meets at 7:30 p.m. at Fender's Restaurant, U.S. 93 between Kalispell and Whitefish. Wade Fredenburg, bull trout coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will give a multi-media presentation titled, "Bad Boys of the Bull Trout: True Stories of the Men that Poach Bull Trout and the Women Who Love Them." Free and the public is invited.

Wednesday

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

Whitefish Chamber of Commerce brown bag lunch series with Edward Jones representative Joe D. Coco Jr., "Definition of Leadership," noon to 1 p.m. Grouse Mountain Lodge. Chamber members, $8; non members, $30. Includes lunch. Call 862-3501 to pre-register.

Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. 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. 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., Venture Inn, Libby.

Montana Native Plant Society meets at Mountain View Mennonite Church, Creston. Tara Carolin and Jen Asebrook, Glacier Park botanists give a slideshow on "Plants and Ecology of Glacier's Eastside Grasslands" at 7 p.m. General meeting at 5:30 p.m. Free and public invited.

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

A Look Ahead

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.

Rotary Club of Bigfork hosts a Beach Party and Chili Feed 5:30 p.m. Feb. 18, Garden Bar & Grill. Chili, cole slaw, brownies and cornbread. $10 per adult, $5 per child. Raffles; grab bags for the kids. Loose Caboose performs at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds will go toward two scholarships for Bigfork High School's of 2005. Call 837-5888.

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.

Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon, Feb. 21, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. Guest speaker is Sue Lynch, third vice president of the National Federation of Republican Women. Bring non-perishable food for veterans pantry. Call Lois Llauman at 857-3512 or Marcia Daigle at 257-7697.

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.

Kila School mediation meeting with Kila School's Teachers' Association at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 22.

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

Evergreen Business and Property Owner's Association meets at 7 p.m., Feb. 22, Evergreen Fire Hall, 2236 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. The public is invited.

Valley wide town hall meeting "Let's Talk: Teen Depression and Suicide," 7 p.m. Feb. 22, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Keynote speaker is Dr. Michael Newman. A teen panel will facilitate discussion. 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. 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.

Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' social, 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 24, First Interstate Bank, 306 Spokane Ave. Call 862-3501.

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

Glacier Classic ArenaCross Feb. 25-26, Majestic Valley Arena. Doors open 6 p.m.

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.

Fourth annual Free Dog 5K Cross-country Race, Feb. 27 Swan Lake Day Park. Register in advance at 406-886-2080 or race day at 2 p.m. at Laughing Horse Lodge, between mile marker 71 and 72 on Montana 83. Fee is $15.

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.

Race Fever Days, March 5-6, Kalispell Center Mall.

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.

AAUW annual Used Book Sale-March 8-10, Kalispell Center Mall.

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.

Ronan Women's Club 19th annual Arts, Crafts and Flea Market 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 12, Ronan Community Center. To reserve a space, call Joyce at 406-253-3355 weekdays; or Alice at 406-676-5079 weekends. Proceeds benefit community projects.

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.

Dreambuilder Playhouses fund-raiser for Gemini Program of the Nurturing Center on display March 19-April 23, Kalispell Center Mall. Drawing April 23.

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.

EGGstravaganza Easter Carnival, noon, March 26, Kalispell Center Mall.

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.

Dreambuilders Playhouses drawing and children's Parade, April 23, Kalispell Center Mall, Call the Nurturing Center at 756-1414.

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.

Kalispell Regional Medical Center's Baby Fair, May 7, Kalispell Center Mall.

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.

Cruisen' By the Bay 2005 Aug. 12-14, Polson.