Today

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m., 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).

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.

Alpine Weavers and Spinners meet at 10:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Program is "Chronicling your Fiber Creations." Call 257-9119.

Montana Veterans Home Family Support and Alzheimer's Group meet at noon Wednesday. Topic is "Financial Planning" presented by Bill Parsons of Raymond James. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m. All welcome. Call Suzanne Dickenson, Social Services, at 892-3256.

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

Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets 7 p.m., Mountain View Mennonite Church, Creston. Marijka Wessner, Missoula County Weed education coordinator will give a program on "Challenges of Noxious Weed Management and Education." Free and open to public. A general meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. Public welcome.

"The Trail Runs Through It" planning committee meets 6-8 p.m., Mountain West Bank, 601 Spokane Ave., Whitefish. Public welcome.

Thursday

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.

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

Montana Department of Environmental Quality and NorthWestern Energy are sponsoring a free weatherization fair noon to 7 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds Kitchen Building; followed by energy-saving workshop 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free weatherization kits and Montana Energy Saving Guidebook Call 406-444-2929.

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.

Polson Chamber of Commerce SPLASH hosted by St. Joseph Medical Center, Western Montana Medical Clinic and Dr. Gayle Soemers, 5-7 p.m. St. Joseph lobby. Refreshments.

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

Kila School board meets at 5:30 p.m. at the school.

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., United Way conference room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Confidential credit reports, counseling. Call 257-6627 to pre-register.

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

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

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

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

Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets at 7 p.m., school library.

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.

Friday

Somers School board Curriculum and Financial Committees meet at 7 a.m. at Somers Middle School.

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.

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

Art show and sale of local artists with silent auction, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday, LaSalle Street Market (Apple Barrel complex) 3250 U.S. 2 E. Cookies served.

Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., the Bulldog. Speakers Jeff Larson, Bill Astle and Gary Hall on topic, "What Should Happen When You Flush."

Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. All donors will be entered in a chance to win one of three $25 gift certificates.

Native American ethnographer Josiah Blackeagle Pinkham shares storytelling, history and cultural information at 7 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. Kalispell. Call 756-8381.

"The Vagina Monologues," a play celebrating the strength of women, will be staged at 7 p.m. tonight and at 4 p.m. Saturday in the KM Theatre in Kalispell. All proceeds benefit Violence Free Crisis Line.

Helena Flats School Community Bingo Night 6:30 p.m. Bingo for theme baskets. Silent auction. Call 755-3537.

Saturday

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

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.

Art show and sale of local artists with silent auction, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday, LaSalle Street Market (Apple Barrel complex) 3250 U.S. 2 E. Cookies served.

"The Vagina Monologues," a play celebrating the strength of women, will be staged at 7 p.m. tonight and at 4 p.m. Saturday in the KM Theatre in Kalispell. All proceeds benefit Violence Free Crisis Line.

Humane Society of Northwest Montana volunteer orientation 10:30 a.m., Adoption Center, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Those wishing to work hands-on with animals must also attend a session at 7 p.m. Feb. 22. Call 752-PAWS (7297). 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. 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.

Scandinavian Gift and Craft sale 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

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

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

Kalinga Buddhist Center sixth annual Feast of Great Bliss, a Valentine's Day Celebration for World Peace, 6:30-9 p.m., 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.

Sunday

Art show and sale of local artists with silent auction, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., LaSalle Street Market (Apple Barrel complex) 3250 U.S. 2 E. Cookies served.

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

Monday

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

Tuesday

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Feb. 23, Bigfork Senior Center. Instructors George Beyera and Gail Strohschein. $10 course fee. Call 837-4157 to register.

Buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., 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.

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

Kalispell area Chamber of Commerce luncheon program noon to 1 p.m., WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. A representative from Flathead County Planning and Zoning office will present a progress report on new growth policy. Cost $14 per person, nonmembers; $12 for chamber members. Call 758-2800.

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

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., Earl Bennett Building, conference rooms A and B, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call 751-2274.

Northwest Antique Power Association meets at 7:30 p.m., Evergreen Fire Hall. New members welcome. Call John at 837-4795.