Friday

Calendar of Events

Kalispell City Council meets with State officials for a legislative luncheon at noon at the Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell.

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

Spaghetti dinner fund-raiser for Eagles Aerie, 5-7 p.m. at the Eagles, 37 First St., Kalispell. Adults, $7; children under 10, $3.50. Home made pies for sale. Entertainment provided. Public is welcome.

Boomers Singles Activities Group social hour, 6 p.m., followed by dinner buffet at 7 p.m.,, Fenders Restaurant, 4090 U.S. 93 N. RSVP by noon Thursday by calling Bill at 257-1313, or Debbie at 752-3215. All are welcome.

Glacier Classic Arena Cross today and Feb. 26, Majestic Valley Arena. Doors open 6 p.m.

State Representative Janna Taylor and State Senator John Brueggeman from House District 11 will report on the progress of the state legislature 7-8:30 p.m. at the Kila School gym. Representative Verdell Jackson and Senator Jerry O'Neil also plan to attend. All are welcome.

"Saving Jacob"; Flathead High and Kalispell Junior High choirs use narration and music to tell of Jacob Feightner's dramatic river rescue and recovery; 7:30 p.m., Flathead High School auditorium. Free admission, free-will offering for ALERT.

Spring Home & Garden Show, today through Feb. 27, Kalispell Center Mall.

Saturday

Community Day at Herberger's, Kalispell Center Mall. Numerous nonprofit organizations, churches and schools throughout the area are selling coupons for discounts to raise funds for their groups.

Basic Animal Tracking Workshop let by Brian Baxter is offered at 8 a.m. today at the Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 690 Meridian Road, Kalispell. Field tracking 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Owen Souerwine Preserve. A $4 fee covers tracking aids. Limited space. Call Susie Waldron at 756-6027. Sponsored by the Montana Wilderness Association.

All day album making workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Eagle's Nest Cafeteria, FVCC. Free registration if you bring a new album-making friend. Prizes, drawings throughout the day. Call Joyce Workman at 755-4922.

Red Cross Adult CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED, 9:30 a.m. 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. 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. 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.

Birthday celebration for Dr. Seuss 11:30 a.m. Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Stories will be read and refreshments served. All are invited. Call the Children's Department at 758-5822.

Chuck Smith of Montana Center of Psychic Studies presents a root chakra workshop 1-3 p.m. at Birch Grove Community Center, Kalispell. Call Star Connections at 883-1829.

Flathead County Republicans annual Lincoln-Reagan dinner tonight at 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.

Sunday

St. Matthew's Parish pancake breakfast 9 a.m. to noon, school cafeteria, 602 S. Main, Kalispell. Also includes sausage, fruit, coffee and juice. $5 per person, $15 per family (two adults and children). Proceeds benefit St. Matthew's World Youth Day Fund. Call 752-6788.

Fourth annual Free Dog 5K Cross-country Race, 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., 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. at Christ Lutheran Church in Whitefish.

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.

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

Flathead Democratic Women meet for a no host buffet luncheon at noon at the WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, U.S. 93 South. FVCC President Jane Karas will speak about college related legislative issues and future building projects. All interested are welcome. Call Pauline at 257-4452.

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

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board retreat, 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by a special board meeting at 6:30 p.m., Flathead High School conference room.

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

Columbia Falls School board work session at 6:30 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

Jack Potter, Glacier Park's resource manager, speaks on "Lessons from the Past - A Direction for the Future," as part of the GNP Speaker Series, 7 p.m. at the Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free admission.

The Flathead Conservation District meeting is cancelled for tonight.

Tuesday

AARP Driver Safety Program 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and March 3, The Summit, Kalispell. Instructor Jim Scalf. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Columbia Falls High School.

Flathead County Library lab-sit storytime for children 12-24 months, 10:30 a.m. 347 First Ave. E. Stories, songs and activities to prepare children for reading. Call Public Services Librarian Katie Boyes at 758-5713.

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board meets at 11 a.m., Flathead High School conference room.

Red Cross First Aid Basics class 6:30 p.m. Cost is $30. Call 752-6433 to register.

Free Financial Lifesaver class 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Advice on controlling personal finances presented by TrueCents, a nonprofit organization. Call 406-249-9764.

The community is invited to a meeting to discuss the revision of the West Valley Neighborhood Plan, 7 p.m., small gym of West Valley School. Call Charlene at 755-0518.

Eastside board meeting with Cayuse Prairie and Fair-Mont-Egan school boards 7 p.m., at Cayuse Prairie School.

Fair-Mont-Eagan board meets at 5 p.m. in the school library. This meeting takes the place of the regularly scheduled meeting on the second Tuesday of the month.

Wednesday

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support), 9:30-11:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Will Brunz, Crown Ministries counselor, talks about, "Is Budgeting a Bad Word?" 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 the Children's Department at 758-5822.

Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

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

Disabled American Veterans meet at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Lounge Post 2252, 111 North Main, Kalispell. Go to rear of building. Call Jerry Collins at 752-0198.

Thursday

Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., at North Valley Community Room, Columbia Falls.

North Valley Hospital Foundation "Golf Ball" fund-raiser, Whitefish Lake Restaurant. No host cocktails 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. Entertainment by harpist Katy Meyers. Tickets $100 per person. Call 863-3630.

Friday

Community World Day of Prayer 1 p.m., Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, 214 E. Second St., Whitefish. Day care provided. Refreshments following service.

Columbia Falls High School annual Close Up Auction, 6 p.m., Blue Moon Nite Club. View items at 5 p.m. Complimentary hors d'oeuvers. Call 892-6500, ext. 253.

A Look Ahead

AARP Driver Safety Program 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. March 5, with instructors Don Bogut and Art Buckley, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

Montana Veterans Food Pantry Attic Sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 5, Flathead County Fairgrounds grandstand building. Antiques, collectibles, household items and more. Call 756-7304.

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

Second annual Asbestos Health Fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 5, Ponderosa Room, Libby City Hall. Free health evaluations and tests. Lectures by various doctors, professionals and research scientists. Door prizes and healthy snacks. All are invited. Call Helen or Tanis at 406-293-9274.

FVCC Storytelling Class presents children's stories at 11:30 a.m. March 5, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call 758-5819.

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.

Hope Pregnancy Center annual Spring Banquet fund-raiser March 5, Christian Center. Catered dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person or $200 to sponsor a table of eight. Reservations required. Call 257-6006.

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.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., March 7 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Red Cross Adult CPR review class 6:30 p.m. March 7. Cost is $22. Call 752-6433 to register.

Whitefish branch of Flathead County Library offers a program on therapy dogs with Barry Schieber, 7 p.m. March 7. All are invited. Call 862-6657.

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.

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

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., March 8 at First Baptist Church, sponsored by First Interstate.

Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. March 8 in the school library.

Columbia Falls branch of Flathead County Library book discussion on "Angels and Demons" by Dan Brown, 7 p.m. March 8. All are welcome. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5713 or the library at 892-5919.

Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., March 8, school library.

Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m. March 8, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 North Meridian Road (across from the Fairgrounds). All are welcome.

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

Bigfork ParentShare meets at 9:30 a.m. March 9, Community United Methodist Church, Bigfork. Dr. Wallace Wilder will speak about children's sleep problems and various topics. Child care provided. All are welcome Call Renee Wynne at 837-2488.

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.

Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., March 9 at Glacier Park headquarters.

Red Cross Infant and Child CPR class 6:30 p.m. March 9. Cost is $35. Call 752-6433 to register.

Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. March 9, in the administration building boardroom.

Polson Business Community hosts a free workshop, "Leading Your Business to Change," 7:45 to 9 a.m., March 10, New Moon Cafe, Polson. Ed Kugler, president of Direct Hit Inc., will gear information to small businesses focusing on leadership and growth. Public is invited.

Swan River School board special session at 5:30 p.m. March 10 in the school library to receive bids for construction project.

Winter Classic 20th Anniversary all star celebrity basketball game 7 p.m. March 10, Whitefish High School gym. Admission free. Donations accepted.

Winter Classic 20th Anniversary celebrity autograph session 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 11, Summit House, Big Mountain. Free. Donations accepted.

Winter Classic 20th Anniversary VIP dinner and art auction, March 11, Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Cocktails, 5:30 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. Tickets $70 each; $700 sponsored table. Reservations required. Call 862-8146.

Stillwater Christian School Evening of the Arts, 6 p.m. March 11. Entertainment by the SCS Music Department. Tickets $10 available at main office. Call 752-4400.

Flathead Food Bank Soup Supper 5:30-7 p.m. March 11, Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. Purchase tickets at the Kalispell pantry, 105 Sixth Ave. W., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Cost is $20 and includes a handmade pottery bowl and drawings. All the soup, bread and dessert you can eat. Call 752-3663.

Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m., March 11, Kalispell Junior High School library. Visitors are welcome. Park in the school's back lot. Call Bruce at 857-3753 or Scott at 755-3939.

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.

Flathead County Chapter of the Republican Assembly offers a seminar titled, "Our American Constitution," by Rob Natelson, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 12, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. Cost is $15 before March 5; $20 at the door and includes lunch. Mail fee to Denise Cofer, 130 Birch Dr., Kalispell, MT 59901.

Red Cross Youth Rescuer CPR training for children 11 to 15, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 12. Cost $30. Call 752-6433 to register.

Winter Classic 20th Anniversary snow picnic, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 12, Gray Wolf Run Big Mountain. Donations requested.

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.

Winter Classic 20th Anniversary champagne brunch, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Whitefish Lake Restaurant. $12 adults; $6 kids 12 and under.

Troy St. Patty's Day Pub Crawl 7 p.m. March 12, beginning at Odie's Big Sky Cafe. Cost is $12 per person. Proceeds benefit the Troy Area Community Association. Call 406-295-5834.

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.

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

Red Cross Adult CPR class, 6:30 p.m. March 15. Cost is $30. Call 752-6433 to register.

Red Cross First Aids Basics class, 6:30 p.m. March 16. Cost is $30. Call 752-6433 to register.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary boating safety course for teens and adults, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 19, Polson City Library. Class is free and a $15 course book is available. Call Maryann at 883-1718 or Jim at 837-0444 or e-mail jimsue@centurytel.net.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lake County and Flathead Reservation Bowl for Kids' Sake, 6-10 p.m. March 19; noon to 5 p.m. March 20 Sportspage Bowl, 101 Heritage Lane, Polson. Call 883-3085 or e-mail bbbs@compuplus.net.

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.

Red Cross Adult CPR review class, 6:30 p.m. March 21. Cost is $22. Call 752-6433 to register.

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.

Red Cross Infant and Child CPR class, 6:30 p.m. March 23. Cost is $27. Call 752-6433 to register.

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

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.

Red Cross Adult CPR class, 6:30 p.m. March 29. Cost is $30. Call 752-6433 to register.

Red Cross First Aids Basics class, 6:30 p.m. March 30. Cost is $30. Call 752-6433 to register.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary boating safety course for teens and adults, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 2, The Summit, Kalispell. Class is free and a $15 course book is available. Call Maryann at 883-1718 or Jim at 837-0444 or e-mail jimsue@centrurytel.net.

John White Lecture Series, 2:30 p.m. April 3, 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. 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.

Fiberfest Eureka 2005 July 23-24, Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Livestock, fleece and skein judging, workshops, demonstrations. Free. Call Joy at 406-297-7656; or Lee at 406-882-4939.

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