Today

| January 29, 2005 1:00 AM

Lakeside and Somers Winterfest today. Activities in both communities and at Blacktail Mountain Ski area.

Seventh annual Teddy Bear Picnic, 11:30 a.m., 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.

Red Cross blood drive noon to 5 p.m. today in the blood mobile at the Wal-Mart parking lot.

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

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

Kalispell Center Mall hosts XMOD RC races. 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.

Citizens of Better Flathead 13th annual membership meeting, Whitefish Armory, 305 Armory Road. Members meeting at 5:30 p.m. Potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m., followed by games, activities and music. All are welcome. Call 756-8993.

Sunday

Whitefish Community Center, Home of the Golden Agers, 121 Second. St., potluck 1 p.m. Music by Flathead Ragtime Society Orchestra. All are welcome.

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

Monday

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

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

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

Doyle Hyett presents the Hyett/Palma findings and recommendations for downtown Kalispell's action plan, 7-8:30 p.m. WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel Ball Room. All are welcome.

Tuesday

Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m.,district office, 130 Nicholson Dr., to discuss potential funding sources for wastewater treatment plant.

AARP two-day driver safety course for ages 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Feb. 3, The Summit, Kalispell. Cost is $10. Call Jim Scalf at 751-4500 to register.

Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Doug Mead offers a free interactive parenting seminar, "SWAP: Show, Work, Accountability, Praise" West Valley School library. Guests should arrive by 6:15 p.m. Child care will not be provided. Refreshments served.

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.

Wednesday

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.

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

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 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., Blake Hall board room of Flathead Valley Community College. Free and open to the public.

Thursday

Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Outpost, Big Mountain Resort.

Flathead County Library board meets at 3 p.m. at the Marion School Library. Contact Kim Crowley, library director, at 758-5826.

Somers School District board Building, Facilities and Grounds Committee meets at 5:30 p.m., Somers Middle School.

Friday

Whitefish Winter Carnival Winter Gala, 6:30 p.m., 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. today; competition 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 5, noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 6. Whitefish Winter Carnival button required for entry.

A Look Ahead

Kiddie Carnival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 5, 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. Feb. 5, 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.

Skiijoring competition, Majestic Valley Arena, competition 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 5, noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 6. Whitefish Winter Carnival button required for entry.

Kalispell Elks Lodge hosts a spaghetti dinner fund-raiser for Teens in Crisis, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5 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. 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.

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

Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7 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. Feb. 7 at Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr. Bring last year's tax return and all other information.

Columbia Falls Library, 130 Sixth St. W., Hibernation Celebration, 7 p.m. Feb. 7. Hear about new books and old favorites. Refreshments and door prizes. All welcome. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5713.

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.

Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon, Feb. 8, 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., Feb. 8, in the bloodmobile, Three Rivers Bank, Meridian Road, Kalispell.

Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell, Hibernation Celebration 7 p.m. Feb. 8. Hear about new books and old favorites. refreshments and door prizes. All welcome. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5713.

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. Feb. 8 at Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell.

Democratic Meetup 7 p.m., Feb. 8, Applebee's Restaurant, Kalispell. Informal discussion on relevant community topics. Free and all are welcome.

Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 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.

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

Evergreen School District board meets at 1 p.m. Feb. 9 in the administration building boardroom.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Feb. 9, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

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.

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. Feb. 10. RSVP to Mora McCarthy at 758-6241.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 3 p.m., Feb. 10, Christian Center, Kalispell.

Whitefish Public Library, 9 Spokane Ave. Whitefish, Hibernation Celebration 7 p.m. Feb. 10. Hear about new books and old favorites. Refreshments and door prizes. All welcome. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5713.

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. Feb. 11. All are welcome.

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.

Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead annual membership potluck dinner, 76 p.m. Creston Grange Hall. Those interested in joining are welcome to attend. Call Deborah at 892-0200.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.