Today

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Feb. 9, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Instructor Tom Hines. Call 751-4500 to register.

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

3 Heritage Days 2006 committee meets 6:30 p.m., Tote-N-Go, Columbia Falls. Public invited.

3 Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Introduction to Flathead High School's International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program for students and parents, 6:30 p.m. FHS Library, second floor.

3 Columbia Falls Stage Neighborhood Steering Committee meets at 7 p.m., Columbia Falls City Council Chambers. Open to public.

3 Free Falun Dafa Quigong class, 7 p.m., Ananda Seva Yoga Center, KM Building, 36 E., Second St. Kalispell. A self-cultivation meditation with gentle, easy exercises. Call Laurie Hammill at 755-4907.

Wednesday

3 Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.

3 Bigfork Parent Share meets 9:30 a.m. at the Community United Methodist Church, Bigfork. Guest speaker Mindi Passons, member of Bigfork Fire and Ambulance, discusses CPR for infants and young children. Call Denise at 892-3257; or Dana at 837-4408.

3 Children's Story Hour is at 10:30 a.m. in the children's department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

3 Lakeside Community Club meets at noon at Vista Linda. Entertainment by Steve Weston of Bigfork Community Players. Call Joyce Greve at 857-3688. Call Lois Lauman at 857-3512.

3 Flathead Mental Health Local Advisory Council meets from 12:30-2 p.m. at The Summit conference room in Kalispell. Justice of the Peace David Ortley will speak on how he deals with the mentally ill. Public welcome.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Flathead Electric Cooperative, Kalispell.

3 Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.

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

3 "Free to Spend" financial communication class, 6:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. No charge. Call or RSVP to Sharon at 1-800-844-3710.

3 Women's health education class 7 p.m. at Shape Up!, Whitefish Mountain Mall. Dr. Eve Gillespie discusses "Women's Heart Health. Free and all are welcome. Call 862-5986.

3 Marion School board meets at 7 p.m.

Thursday

3 Habitat for Humanity Re-store for building supplies open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., south end of KME Building, 55 NE Third Ave., behind Smith's, Kalispell. Donations accepted. Call 752-2905.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., in the blood mobile at National Flood Service, Kalispell.

3 The Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets at noon, at Flathead Job Service Workforce Center, 427 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Cost $10 per person includes lunch. Guests welcome. Call Denise Grabowski at 863-3661.

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

3 Open house for all interested in building a dog park on five acres of Whitefish Armory Park, 4-8 p.m., Whitefish Library Community Room. Refreshments. Call Kerrie Byrne, 862-3795; or Myni Ferguson, 862-5443.

3 Glacier Pilot Club meets at 5:45 p.m. at JAGZ (formerly Rocco's.) Cost $14. Recognition awards to members and presentations of money to nonprofit partners will be given. Kick-off for club's fundraiser. RSVP to Susan E. Smith at 862-4900 or MaryAnn Kelley at 857-3119.

3 Fund-raiser for U.S. National Telemark Team 6-9 p.m., Great Northern Bar and Grill, Whitefish. Silent auction, raffle. Live music by Canyon Creek Ramblers. Call Linda Hobbs at 862-3303.

3 Bigfork Chapter of Soroptimist International presents "Champagne, chocolate & You - An Affair to Remember," 7 p.m., La Provence, Bigfork. Tickets $25 available at The Jug Tree, Nan's Cafe, Cravings and Electric Avenue Gifts. Call Tara Allen 837-2085.

3 Flathead County Fair board meets at 7 p.m. at the fairground office.

3 Flathead Citizens for Quality Growth meets at 7 p.m. at West Valley School library.

Friday

3 Flathead Spay and Neuter Task Force rummage sale and raffle fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Feb. 11, Bethany Lutheran Church, 8558 Montana 35, Bigfork, in the Ark (building behind church). Raffle items include handpainted dog dishes, jewelry and more. Call Debbie at 837-6280.

Thought

"Human beings are the only creatures who are able to behave irrationally in the name of reason." n Ashley Montagu, English anthropologist (1905-1999).

3 Habitat for Humanity Re-store for building supplies open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., south end of KME Building, 55 NE Third Ave., behind Smith's, Kalispell. Donations accepted. Call 752-2905.

3 Annual Valentine's Day luncheon fund-raiser for Neighbors in Need, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. basement of Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Cost $7 per person or $8 delivered. Menu includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, homemade pie and orange drink. Fax requests for delivered meals to 755-7266 by Thursday.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in blood mobile at Lowe's, Kalispell.

3 Neighbors in Need annual spaghetti luncheon fund-raiser 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagles basement, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Cost $7 includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, homemade pies, and beverage.

3 Flathead chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Buffalo Hill Terrace. Lunch is $7.50. For reservations, call Mary Turk 849-5172.

3 Third annual Teens 'N Crisis fund-raiser, 6 p.m., The Christian Center, 255 Summit Ridge, Kalispell. Featured speakers are State Attorney General Mike McGrath, Mayor Pam Kennedy, Chief of Police Frank Garner and Mary Haydal. Tickets include dinner, raffle and door prizes, available for $10 adults, $5 kids under 12. Call Linda Smith, 257-5431; John Brakefield, 752-3532; or Ron Clem, 752-3703.

West Glacier School and Missoula Children's Theatre perform "Pinocchio" at 7 p.m. at the school. Tickets $5 each or $15 per family. Silent auction to raise money for art programs. Call 888-5312.

3 Contra Dance, Sons of Norway, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Potluck 6-7:30 p.m. Beginner's lesson is 7:30-8 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. The cost is $6 for adults, $3, teens, 11 and younger, free. Call 758-7717.

3 North Valley Senior Center Sadie Hawkins Day. Wear hillbilly clothes. Jammers entertain. Refreshments. Call Roxy Larsen, 892-4087.

Saturday

3 Habitat for Humanity Re-store for building supplies open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., south end of KME Building, 55 NE Third Ave., behind Smith's, Kalispell. Donations accepted. Call 752-2905.

3 Page by Page Books, 214 Main St., Polson, host a "Velveteen Rabbit" party at 11 a.m. Bring your favorite toy. All ages welcome. Parents are invited to attend with their children. Call 883-1857.

Sunburst Beauty Pageant for girls birth to 27 years of age; boys, birth to 4 years old; Registration 11 a.m. pageant at noon, Kalispell Center Mall. Call Meg Lindborg at 751-5052.

3 Flathead County Library's Beyond the Flathead independent and foreign film series presents "Campfire," 3 p.m., Bigfork branch. Subtitles. For mature audiences. Call 758-5713.

3 Missoula Children's Theatre presents two performances of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves," at 3 and 7 p.m., Somers Middle School gym. Tickets available at the door for $5 adults, $2 students; children 5 and under are free.

3 Annual Daddy-Daughter Valentine's dance 7-9:30 p.m., 124 Third Ave. E., Linderman School. Tickets $8 per couple at the door. Music, food, door prizes. Families welcome. Sponsored by Bee Broadcasting and Kalispell Parks and Recreation. Call 758-7717.

Sunday

3 Alpine Artisan's annual Wine & Chocolate Social 1 p.m., Seeley Lake. Live and silent auctions of local artists' work. Admission $10 includes wine, non-alcoholic beverages, hors d'oeuvres, chocolate desserts. Shuttle bus service from Wold's Valley Market. Proceeds to Seeley-Swan High School scholarships and other outreach programs. Call 406-754-0034 or 406-677-2761.

3 Church at Creston hosts "The Five Love Languages" seminar for couples, from 6-8 p.m., Creston Grange, across from Creston School off Montana 35. Call 752-1205 for details and reservations.

Monday

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

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

3 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6-8 p.m., The Summit conference room, Kalispell. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Care givers will meet for a short discussion on "The Mind, Body, Heart Connection. Valentine treats. RSVP to Kathy at 756-4723 or Sue at 756-4725.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. at 30 Lower Valley Road in Kalispell. Call 752-4220.

3 Wild geese expert Mike Schwitters talks about "Seeking the Rare Birds of Alaska" at Flathead Audubon's next meeting, 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell, Free. Public invited.

City of Whitefish 2006 Stormwater System Utility Plan public meeting 7-8:30 p.m. City Council chambers. Drainage problem areas, recommended management changes and proposed capital improvements to be discussed. Call Karin Hilding, project manager, at 863-2450.

A Look Ahead

3 Public is invited to a free community lecture at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 14 at Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell. Topic is "Introduction to Chemical Dependency Treatment. RSVP to 756-3950.

3 Flathead Valleyaires Barbershop Chorus will deliver singing valentines in the Flathead Valley Feb. 14. Limited appointments. Call 755-2736 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays for a reservation.

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon, Feb. 14, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Guest speaker is Hap Peters of Habitat for Humanity. No reservations are required and lunch is available for $8. Call Carol Pike at 892-2072.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5:30 p.m., Feb. 14, Lakeside Elementary School.

3 Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Edward Jones investment representative Gerald Yungling hosts a free satellite broadcast, "The Medicare Rx Plan: What it Is and How it Works," 4:30 p.m. Feb. 14, at 1645 U.S. 93 South, Suite G. Call 755-4145 to reserve a seat.

3 Mission Mountain Audubon meets 7 p.m. Feb. 14, Polson City Library meeting room. Bill Gregg and Al Streitmatter present the slideshow program "An Arctic Voyage: The Ellice River by Canoe." Free and the public invited.

3 Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 14, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 North Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call Don at 862-6955.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 15, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Mary Kay Wilson talks about "How We Live a Life Fully Engaged." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Feb. 15, Glacier Park.

3 Habitat for Humanity Re-store for building supplies open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 16, south end of KME Building, 55 NE Third Ave., behind Smith's, Kalispell. Donations accepted. Call 752-2905.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Feb. 16, FVCC, Libby campus.

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5:30 to 7 p.m., Feb. 16, Rocky Mountain Images, Mountain Mall. Refreshments served. Call 862-3501.

3 ETHIC, a nonprofit public and consumer awareness organization, offers a free nationally certified program on "Understanding Your Credit, Your Family and Your Future", 6-9 p.m., Feb. 16, United Way conference room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Confidential credit reports, counseling. Call 257-6627 to pre-register.

3 Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Flathead County Library's Beyond the Flathead independent and foreign film series presents "Anytown, USA," 7 p.m. Feb. 16, Kalispell branch. Call 758-5713.

3 Dr. Matt Bailey gives a slide presentation about hip arthritis and hip replacement 7 p.m. Feb. 16, North Valley Hospital Lake Room. Free. Public welcome. Call 863-3630.

3 West Valley Land Use Committee meets at 7 p.m. Feb. 16, West Valley School Library.

3 Whitefish Central School 7th and 8th graders present the play, "The Ransom of Red Chief," 7 p.m. Feb. 16-17, in the auditorium. Tickets $2 adults; $1 students/seniors.

3 Habitat for Humanity Re-store for building supplies open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 17, south end of KME Building, 55 NE Third Ave., behind Smith's, Kalispell. Donations accepted. Call 752-2905.

3 Kalispell Area Music Teachers Association meets 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 17, Northridge Lutheran Church. Timothy Schmidt of the Music Teachers State convention gives a video presentation on Baroque ornamentation. Refreshments.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Feb. 17, Kalispell Center Mall.

3 Montana Wilderness Association Wilderness Walk, Feb. 18, Polebridge Stroll, four miles with a 100-foot elevation gain. Easy. To register, call Dave Hadden, 837-0783.

3 Habitat for Humanity Re-store for building supplies open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 18, south end of KME Building, 55 NE Third Ave., behind Smith's, Kalispell. Donations accepted. Call 752-2905.

3 Project Linus hosts an open house for those interested in making blankets for needy and traumatized children, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 18, at the Center for Real Estate, 264 Main St., Suites 201 and 202, at the corner of U.S 93 and U.S. 2, Kalispell. Call Lauralee Scott at 854-9999.

3 Flathead County Library's Beyond the Flathead independent and foreign film series presents "Anytown, USA," 3 p.m. Feb. 18, Columbia Falls branch. Call 758-5713.

3 Big Mountain Winefest 5-8 p.m., Feb. 18, Rocky Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Advanced tickets are $40 by calling Big Mountain Information Center at 862-2900.

3 Kalinga Buddhist Center sixth annual Feast of Great Bliss, a Valentine's Day Celebration for World Peace, 6:30-9 p.m., Feb. 18, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1515 Trumble Creek Road, Kalispell. Entertainment by guitarist Steve Eckels. Tickets $25 per person, $45 per couple. Seating limited. Call 756-8690 for availability.

3 Habitat for Humanity eligibility information meeting 2 p.m., Feb. 19, Calvary Lutheran Church, corner of U.S. 2 East and East Evergreen Dr.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 20 and 21, Polson Senior Center. Instructor Clara Sipe. $10 course fee. Call 406-883-4735 to register.

3 Buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., Feb. 21, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Guest speakers are Glenda Dylina-Brown of Crosswinds Counseling, and Suzi Ekness on "To Be or Not to Be." Cost is $10. RSVP to Rosainne at 257-8098 or Julie, 837-2520. Complimentary child care by reservation. Sponsored by the Kalispell Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Feb. 21, Kalispell Regional Medical Center conference center.

3 Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation hosts a public meeting on the future development of the state's school trust lands, 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 21, Earl Bennett Building, conference rooms A and B, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call 751-2274.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Feb. 22 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

3 Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Big Sky Bonsai Society meets at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Deb Rauthe gives a slide show of Japanese gardens and bonsai displays. Free and the public is invited. Contact Jerry Mieslik at 862-0387.

3 Habitat for Humanity Re-store for building supplies open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 23, south end of KME Building, 55 NE Third Ave., behind Smith's, Kalispell. Donations accepted. Call 752-2905.

3 Flathead National Alliance for Mental Illness meets 12:30-2 p.m., Feb. 23, The Summit conference room. Flathead County District Judges Stadler and Lympus will discuss commitment of mentally ill. Public welcome.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Feb. 23 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell. Sponsored by Wells Fargo.

3 Habitat for Humanity Re-store for building supplies open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 24, south end of KME Building, 55 NE Third Ave., behind Smith's, Kalispell. Donations accepted. Call 752-2905.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Feb. 24, Three Rivers Bank conference room, Kalispell.

3 Evergreen Fitness Team annual carnival fund-raiser 5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 24 Evergreen Jr. High School gymnasium. Games, prizes, face painting, Barbie dunking and fishing booths, moonwalk bouncer. Concessions available. Carnival tickets available at East Evergreen and junior high school offices. Call 751-1131.

3 Habitat for Humanity Re-store for building supplies open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 25, south end of KME Building, 55 NE Third Ave., behind Smith's, Kalispell. Donations accepted. Call 752-2905.

3 Flathead County Library's Beyond the Flathead independent and foreign film series presents "Anytown, USA," 3 p.m. Feb. 25, Kalispell branch. Call 758-5713.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Feb. 27 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

3 Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Feb. 28, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Eureka.

3 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flathead County annual Select Dinner and Auction 6 p.m. March 4, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Tickets $150 per couple. Call 752-0092.

3 Special Olympics Montana State Winter Games, March 5-7, Big Mountain. Opening ceremony with fireworks and parade of athletes 7:30 p.m. March 5.

3 Flathead Mental Health Local Advisory Council meets from 12:30-2 p.m. March 8 at The Summit conference room in Kalispell. Joe Russell, director of Flathead City-County Health Department speaks about communication needs between health and mental health departments.Public welcome.

3 Hunting/Fishing Expo, March 10-12, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 15, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Author Joanna Weaver talks about, "For Better or for Best." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 Flathead National Alliance for Mental Illness meets 12:30-2 p.m., March 23, The Summit conference room. LeeAnne Beebe of Pathways Treatment Center will talk about its mental health program. Public welcome.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 5, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Toni Cancilla, instructor and interpreter talks about "Teaching Your Child to Sign." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 Cowboy Down Benefit, April 8, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 19, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Dr. Lynn Dykstra, pediatrician talks about "How to Know When to Call the Doctor." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 ALERT Benefit, April 22, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell.

3 Flathead National Alliance for Mental Illness meets 12:30-2 p.m., April 27, The Summit conference room. Mike Cummings, executive director of Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic will speak about co-occuring Disorder of mental illness and alcohol or substance abuse. Public welcome.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 3, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. The Potter's Field Ministry will discuss "The Value of a Mother." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 17 for a potluck brunch luncheon, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Cloverdell Road, Bigfork, has a Rags to Riches Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 2; 9 a.m. to noon June 3. Proceeds benefit local charities. Call Mary Clough at 837-0057.

3 Heritage Days parade, 11:30 a.m. July 29, Columbia Falls.

3 Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Cloverdell Road, Bigfork, Oktoberfest noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 1. German food, beer and wine. Music by Don Lawrence Band. Tickets available at the door. Proceeds benefit local charities. Call Dan or Donna Danz at 892-2435.