Today

State of Montana and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes sponsor an open house to discuss the draft Interim Groundwater Use Agreement, 10 a.m. to noon at Kwataqnuk Resort, 303 U.S. 93 East, in Polson. Call 406-444-6841.

Child Find Screening 9 a.m. to noon for children ages 0-5 in the areas of hearing, vision, gross and fine motor skills, speech and language cognition. Appointments required. Call 751-1111, ext. 16.

Flathead chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell.. Lunch is $7.50. For reservations, call Karen Barbee at 257-1561.

Eagles Burger Night, 5-7:30 p.m., Eagles downstairs, 37 First St., West, Kalispell. Proceeds to the Eagles Alzheimer's Fund.

Montana Wilderness Association sponsors a free workshop and slideshow on Winter Survival, 7 p.m. Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, Meridian Road, Kalispell. Space is limited to 20 participants. Call Susie Waldron at 756-6027 to register.

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.

Saturday

No-Limit Texas Hold 'Em Game to benefit Montana Hope Project and Kalispell Exchange Club, 9 a.m., WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. Registration 8:30-10:30 a.m. $100 buy-in, or pre-register by calling 752-2000.

Montana's Homeownership Education Center free nonprofit Community Partnership nationally certified program for experienced and first-time home buyers, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Northwest Montana Association of Realtors Center, 100 Corporate Way, Kalispell. Call 257-6627 or 1-800-739-4692 to pre-register.

Mission Mountain Spinners annual Spin-in 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., New Life Christian Church, 1414 Second St. W., Polson. Turn west on Main Street. Turn left on Second. Spinners should bring wheels and fiber to spin. Call Joan at 837-3599.

Chuck Smith from the Montana Center for Psychic Studies presents a workshop, "Introduction to Meditation, Intuition and Healing" 1-3 p.m., Shining Mountain Center, 475 Eighth Ave. EN, Kalispell. Call Star Connections at 883-1829 to register.

The public is invited to The Whitefish Train Depot at 6 p.m. to welcome Winter Carnival's King ULLR and Queen of the Snows. Free chili and hot drinks.

Calvary Lutheran Church, 2200 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell, begins 11-week study program based on the book of Isaiah, on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. beginning tonight.

Sunday

The Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell, invites the public from 1 to 4 p.m., for its Regional Indian Culture exhibit opening, and to meet the new executive director, Gil Jordan.

Monday

The City of Kalispell Solid Waste Division will not be picking up the 90-gallon containers today due to the Martin Luther King holiday. Today's routes will be picked up on Tuesday.

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

The Flathead High School Honors Choir, the Choralaires, perform at a community celebration of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. at 7 p.m., Christ Church Episcopal, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Kay Abbott, organizer with WEEL, will give the keynote speech, "Redefining Justice - Dr. King and a more expansive idea of a just society." Sponsored by the Flathead Valley Human Rights Network, People for Peace, and Montana Human Rights Network.

Tuesday

Brunch is offered the public at 9:30 a.m., Back Room of the Nite Owl Cafe, U.S. 2 East, Columbia Falls. Cost is $7 per person. Special guest Vi Carlson shows her hat collection. Guest speaker is Becky Hamilton on the topic, "Life as a Puppet. Who's Pulling Your Strings?" 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. Presentation by Wheeler Jewelry. Guest speaker is Becky Hamilton on the topic, "Life as a Puppet. Who's Pulling Your Strings?" Complimentary child care is available. RSVP to Rosainne at 257-8098, or Julie at 837-2520. Sponsored by the Kalispell Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.

Kalispell Chamber of Commerce luncheon noon, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Jeremy Ferkin, executive officer for CenturyTel will speak on the topic, "Technology." RSVP to 758-2800 by Monday noon.

Red Cross blood drive 2-6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

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

Somers School board meets at 6 p.m. at Somers Middle School for a "Reading First Grand Application Overview"followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m.

Flathead Building Association meets at 6:30 p.m., WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Cost is $14 per person. FAX reply to 752-5122 or call 752-2422 by noon Monday.

Big Sky Bonsai Society meets at 7 p.m., Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Free program on "Styling of Bonsai."All are welcome. Call Jerry Meislik at 862-0387.

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

Coronation of Whitefish Winter Carnival's Prince Frey and Princess Freya, Whitefish High School gym, halftime at Lady Bulldogs' game.

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.

Wednesday

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support), 9:30-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Dru Jackson, organizing consultant, is guest speaker. Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

Children's Story Hour 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.

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

Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets at 7 p.m., at Mountain View Mennonite Church in Creston. Free program and slide show on "Sensitive Plants of the Flathead National Forest. All are welcome. Call Rachel Potter at 892-2446.

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 Chameleon Work Chartreuse" part two, by Bruce Hale. Call 758-5822.

Red Cross Infant and Child CPR review course 6:30 p.m., Northwest District office. Call 752-6433 to register.

The film, "Every Mother's Son" about racial injustice and law enforcement in New York will be shown at 7 p.m. to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, downstairs meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Free. All welcome. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5713.

Thursday

Bigfork Toastmasters meet noon to 1 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Montana 35, Bigfork. Guest speaker is Dixon Rice, Toastmasters Area 1 governor of Kalispell. All are welcome. Call Don at 837-3852 or Luanne at 752-5167.

Red Cross blood drive 12:30-5:30 p.m., North Valley Hospital, Whitefish.

North Valley Hospital open house for newly-renovated birth center, OB rooms, health resource library and MRI service from 2 to 5 p.m. with refreshments served in the gift shop.

Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' at Shape Up! Wellness for Women, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Mountain Mall. Refreshments served. Call 862-3501.

Somers/Lakeside PTA hosts an art workshop for families 6:30-8:30 p.m., Somers Middle School. Local artists will teach five classes. Cost is $5 for first two family members, $3 for each additional which includes supplies and refreshments, and child care.

WINGS ninth annual fund-raiser radiothon today and Jan. 21 Sportsman and Ski Haus, Kalispell.

A Look Ahead

WINGS ninth annual fund-raiser radiothon continues today at Sportsman and Ski Haus, Kalispell.

Red Cross blood drive 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 21, Home Depot, Kalispell.

Global Friends, Flathead Valley Community College's Students Club, presents a panel discussion on "African American Perspectives in Montana, noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 21, LRC 134. The event is free and the public is welcome. Call Gerda Reeb at 756-93945.

Cross Currents Christian School celebrates its 25th anniversary with a Lewis and Clark Musical History performed by David Walburn, 7 p.m. Jan. 21, First Baptist Church, Whitefish. Cost is $25 per family, $10 per adult, $5 per child.

Seeley Lake Winterfest Jan. 21-30. Call 406-677-2880.

Flathead County Parks and Recreation and Flathead Valley Softball Association 10th annual Blizzard Bowl, Jan. 22 at Conrad Complex, Kalispell. Call 758-5800.

The Crew Salon and Spa, next to Lakehills IGA, Bigfork, hosts a benefit 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Jan. 22, for Locks of Love, for wigs for children who have lost their hair to illness. Free haircuts to those who can donate 10 or more inches of hair. Cash donations welcome. Call 837-4200.

Flathead Prolife sponsors a march and rally for life Jan. 22. Meet at 2 p.m. at Kalispell's Depot Park for prayer, then march to Central Bible Church for the rally. Call 755-9060.

Flathead Democratic Women no-host luncheon at noon Jan. 24, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell. Speaker is Alan Erickson. All welcome. Call Pauline at 257-4452.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Jan. 24 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. Jan. 24, 30 Lower Valley Road, Kalispell.

AARP two-day driver safety course for ages 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 25-26, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. Cost is $10. Call 863-3630 to register.

Red Cross blood drive noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 25, Polson Methodist Church.

Red Cross Adult CPR review course 6:30 p.m., Jan. 25, Northwest District office. Call 752-6433 to register.

People for Peace and the Montana Human Rights Network sponsor a film festival showing of "Doctor Strangelove, or How I Learned to Love the Bomb," 7 p.m. Jan. 25, Blake Hall board room of Flathead Valley Community College. Free and open to the public.

Lake County Democrats will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 25, Polson City Library. All are welcome.

After-school reading time for ages 6-12, Flathead County Library, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell, 3:45 p.m. Jan. 26. Youth services librarian Michael Hutchinson reads "The Legend of Spud Murphy" part one, by Eoin Colfer. Call 758-5822.

Flathead Valley Community College's Local Topics/Global Issues lecture series continues with Native American studies instructor E.B. Eiselein on the topic "Indian Voting,"at 6 p.m. Jan. 26, Blake Hall board room. Free and open to the public. Call Gerda Reeb at 756-3945.

Red Cross Workplace First Aid Basics certification training 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26. Call 752-6433 to register.

Red Cross blood drive 2-5 p.m. Jan. 27, Kalispell Center Mall.

Red Cross Infant and Child CPR course, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27. Call 752-6433 to register.

Red Cross blood drive noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 28-29, on the blood mobile at the Wal-Mart parking lot.

Flathead Valley Community College instructor Maxine Pond gives a presentation on Japanese New Year festivities, noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 28, Blake Hall board room. The event is free. Call Gerda reeb at 756-3945.

Family Fun Night and Carnival at Evergreen Junior High School 5:30-8 p.m. Jan. 28. Proceeds benefit the school summer fitness program. Concessions available.

Lakeside and Somers Winterfest Jan. 29.

Seventh annual Teddy Bear Picnic, 11:30 a.m. Jan. 29, Children's Department at the Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Stories, refreshments, music and fun. All are welcome. Call Youth Services Librarian Michael Hutchinson at 758-5822.

Whitefish Winter Carnival Enchanted Evening on Ice, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 29. Tickets $10 adults; $5 students, at Village Shop, Sprouts or Imagination Station.

Whitefish Winter Carnival disco party, 9 p.m. Jan. 29, Dire Wolf Pub. $3 admission. Free with retro costume and carnival button.

Kalispell Center Mall hosts XMOD RC races Jan. 29. Bring your race cars to race around a 10 x 20-foot track. Warm-ups 1-3 p.m. Races 3-5 p.m. in front of Radio Shack. Call 752-2346.

John White Lecture Series, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 30, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Guest speaker George Ostrom will speak on the topic, "Glacier Park: Its History, Mountains, Trails and Future." $8 per lecture; $25 for four lecture series for Northwest Montana Historical Society members, $30 for non-members. Call 756-8381.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, Jan. 31, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Red Cross Adult CPR review course, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31. Call 752-6433 to register.

After-school reading time for ages 6-12, Flathead County Library, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell, 3:45 p.m. Feb. 2. Youth services librarian Michael Hutchinson reads "The Legend of Spud Murphy" part two, by Eoin Colfer. Call 758-5822.

People for Peace and the Montana Human Rights Network sponsor a film festival showing of "The Battle for Algiers," 7 p.m. Feb. 2, Blake Hall board room of Flathead Valley Community College. Free and open to the public.

Whitefish Winter Carnival Winter Gala, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4, Whitefish Lake Golf Club Restaurant, $35. Dinner, live auction, live music. Button required.

Skiijoring competition, Majestic Valley Arena. Registration and welcome party 5-8 p.m. Feb. 4; competition 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 5, noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 6. Whitefish Winter Carnival button required for entry.

Kiddie Carnival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 5, Central School gym, Whitefish.

Golden Agers Center lunch and live music, noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 5, Whitefish Senior Center.

St. Charles Catholic Church pie social, 1 p.m. Feb. 5, Whitefish.

Whitefish Winter Carnival Grand Parade, 3 p.m., Feb. 5 downtown Whitefish. Call Angie Meehan at 862-2657; followed by Battle of the Bands, Whitefish taverns.

Torchlight parade, 7 p.m. Feb. 5, Big Mountain.

Moose Lodge pancake breakfast 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 6, Whitefish. $6.

Nordic ski race 1 p.m. Feb. 6, Whitefish Lake Golf Course.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Sunburst Beauty Pageant and Baby Contest, Feb. 12, Kalispell Center Mall.

Nurturing Center's Ski-A-Mile for a Child's Smile 2005 Feb. 13, Whitefish Lake Golf Course. Call 756-1410.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.