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.

Flathead Visitor and Convention Bureau meets 2 p.m., Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. All interested are welcome.

Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 2-4 p.m., second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.

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.

Valley-wide Ultreya, Little Brown Church, Bigfork. Praise and worship 7 p.m., followed by a guest speaker. Call Diane at 257-4283.

Flathead ProLife meets at 7 p.m., Meridian Office Building conference room, 690 N. Meridian. Public is welcome.

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.

Creston Fire District trustees meet at 7:30 p.m., Creston Fire Hall.

Wednesday

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support), 9:30-11:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Rev. Dan Wurster of Trinity Lutheran Church speaks on the topic, "Marriage - The Glue that Holds it Together." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

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.

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.

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.

Thursday

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

Tobacco Free Flathead meeting noon to 1 p.m. Earl Bennett Building, 1034 First Ave. W., Kalispell RSVP to Traci at 751-8108.

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

Friday

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

Rotary Club of Bigfork hosts a Beach Party and Chili Feed 5:30 p.m., 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.

Saturday

Red Cross Adult CPR and First Aid Basics training, 8:30 a.m. 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., today and Feb. 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.

Grand opening of the Wave aquatic and fitness center, 5 p.m., 1250 Baker Avenue, in Whitefish. Refreshments, tours and demonstrations. Free and open to the public.

Monday

Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon, 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.

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

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

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.

A Look Ahead

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 Arena Cross 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.

Break Forth worship workshop, featuring Arlen Salte as presenter, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Christ Lutheran Church in Whitefish; call the church at 862-2615 to register or go to www.thefellowship.com.

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area hosts Reading Buddies benefit race Feb. 26. Registration is 9:30-11 a.m. Entry fee is $10. Races are from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prizes awarded. Call 844-0999.

Flathead County Republicans annual Lincoln-Reagan dinner Feb. 26, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. Social hour at 6 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Keynote speaker is Senator Conrad Burns. For tickets, call Craig Witte at 257-1259 or Norm DeForrest at 756-0543.

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.

Christian recording artist Arlen Salte performs a free concert at 6 p.m. Feb. 27 at Christ Lutheran Church in Whitefish.

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.

Montana Smoke Free Communities Day, March 5. Call Traci at 751-8108.

Swan River School's spaghetti and meatball dinner fund-raiser, 5:30 p.m. March 5 in the school cafeteria. Proceeds go toward eighth grade Montana history trip. Call 837-4258.

Race Fever Days, March 5-6, Kalispell Center Mall. Autograph and photo sessions with drivers and cars, T-shirt give-aways. Remote control race track. Call 751-5052.

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 6 p.m. March 12, Grouse Mountain Lodge. Food and no-host cocktails. Call 863-4685.

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.