Today

3 City of Kalispell Solid Waste Division will not be picking up 90-gallon containers today due to the Labor Day holiday. Today's route will be picked up on Tuesday. Have containers out by 7 a.m.

3 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.

3 Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon at the Bulldog. Guest speakers are Mike Meehan, Bruce Parish and John Weaver, candidates for Flathead County Sheriff. Lunch is $9.

3 School District 5 and Flathead High School Curriculum Committee meets 4 p.m., district office.

Tuesday

3 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.

3 New Kalispell ParentShare group meets 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Northridge Lutheran church, Kalispell. All parents and children welcome. Barb Hadley will lead a Kindermusic demonstration. Call Jennifer Rogge at 844-3215 or 756-1414.

3 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.

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

3 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.

3 Somers School District board meets at 5:30 p.m. for a 2006-2007 Budget and Levy work session, followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m., Somers Middle School.

3 Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. 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., Earl Bennett Building, conference rooms A and B, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call 751-2274.

3 Flathead High School Booster Club and Fine Arts Department an Evening of Fine Arts. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; performances 7-9 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the FHS office. Refreshments served at intermission.

3 "Children of Glass" a documentary and presentation about Osteogenises Imperfecta (brittle bone disorder) will be presented at 6:30 p.m. West Valley School library, by Karrie Levanen. Learn about treatments and resources. Call 257-9001.

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

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

Wednesday

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

3 Somers School board Calendar Committee meets at 3:45 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

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 Big Sky Bonsai Society meets at 7 p.m. 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.

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 Flathead National Alliance for Mental Illness meets 12:30-2 p.m., 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., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell. Sponsored by Wells Fargo.

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

3 Teen Advisory Group meets 4 p.m.,Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5713.

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce hosts a grand opening for Roney Woodworking, 5-7 p.m., chamber office.

Thought

"Cities, like cats, will reveal themselves at night." n Rupert Brooke, English poet (1887-1915).

3 Kalispell Senior Citizens Center potluck supper 5 p.m., program 6:15 p.m., 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a dish to share. Call 257-1598.

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets at 5:30 p.m. in the school library.

3 Rural Special Improvement Districts (RSID) 6:30-8:30 p.m., Flathead County Justice building, basement meeting room. Public welcome.

3 "Legacy of Lewis & Clark" PowerPoint program 7 p.m. Community United Methodist Church, Bigfork, one block east of high school. Sponsored by Flathead Chapter of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation. Call 756-8992.

Friday

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 Art show and sale of local artists with silent auction, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., today through Feb. 26, 3250 U.S. 2 E. (Apple Barrel complex) Cookies served.

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

3 Evergreen Fitness Team annual carnival fund-raiser 5:30-8 p.m. 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 Boomers Singles Activities Group social hour, 6 p.m., followed by dinner buffet at 7 p.m., Black Angus-Red Lion Inn, U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. RSVP by noon Thursday by calling Duane at 257-4502 or Marilyn at 862-9747. All are welcome.

3 Big Sky Astronomy Club beets 7 p.m., Kalispell Junior High School library. Park in upper lot and come through south door of building. Call Bruce at 857-3753 or Scott at 756-3939. Public invited.

A Look Ahead

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Feb. 25, The Summit, Kalispell. Instructors Gail Strohshein and Tom Hines. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

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 Art show and sale of local artists with silent auction, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., today and Feb. 26, 3250 U.S. 2 E. (Apple Barrel complex) Cookies served.

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 Whitefish SfC (Skiers/Snowboarders for Christ) host a Snow Scavenge Night 4-9 p.m. Feb. 25, Big Mountain. Tickets are $15 and includes family activities, night skiing and scavenger hunt from 5 to 7 p.m. Local skiers and riders exhibition 7 p.m. at terrain park. Tickets at Glacier Bank, Glacier Cyclery, Midway Rental in Kalispell and Whitefish, Four Seasons Hotel; and at Snowghost Outfitters on Big Mountain the night before and day of event, $7 of each ticket goes to SfC for Flathead Fat Tire Association to build dirt jumps near Whitefish Armory. Call Phillipa at 862-7573.

3 Fundraising concert to build a band shell at Depot Park, 7 p.m. to midnight, Feb. 25, Eagles Lodge, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Live music by Legends of Jazz and Deja Vu. Silent auction. Catering by Amazing Crepes. Tickets $20 at Kalispell Parks and Recreation, Coffee Traders in Whitefish and Kalispell, Reds, Wines and Blues in Kalispell, Electric Avenue Books in Bigfork, and Bad Rock Books in Columbia Falls. Call Jennifer Young at 758-7717.

3 First Presbyterian Church of Kalispell host a family fun day at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 26, at the new pavilion near the ice skating area at Woodland Park. Potluck dishes welcome. Everyone invited. Call 752-7488.

3 John White series lecture, "Northwest Montana: 1890s to 1920s, Populists, Wobblies, Labor Violence and the Army Comes to Town," 2:30 p.m. Feb. 26, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Advance tickets $7.50 for members; $10 for non-members. Call 756-8381.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 27 and 28, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. Instructors Rick Hunting and Joyce Goss. Call 406-293-0100 to register.

3 Flathead Democratic Women meet at noon Feb. 27 at WestCoast Kalispell Center Mall. State Senate District 5 candidate Rick Smith and House District 6 candidate Scott Wheeler are guest speakers. All interested welcome to attend. No reservations required.

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

3 Big Arm Association potluck supper 5-7 p.m. Feb. 27, Big Arm Fire Station. Bring a favorite dish. Meet the fire fighters and tour the station.

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 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at 30 Lower Valley Road in Kalispell. Call 752-4220.

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

3 Flathead Building Association "Raise the Roof" public social, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 28, IMPACT Drafting and Design, 18 Main, Kalispell. Refreshments and raffles. Call 752-2422.

3 Montana's Homeownership Education Center free nonprofit Community Partnership nationally three-part certified program for experienced and first-time home buyers, 6-9 p.m., Feb. 28, and March 2 and 4, FVCC, Kalispell. $40 registration fee. Call 257-6627 or 756-3832 to pre-register.

3 Evergreen Business and Property Owner's Association meets at 7 p.m. Feb. 28, Evergreen Fire Hall, 2236 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. The public is invited.

3 Beyond the Flathead Film series presents "Agata and the Storm, " 7 p.m. March 2, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Free. For mature audiences. Call 758-5713.

3 Larry Evans of Western Montana Mycological Association gives a program on winter ecology and mushrooms, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 4, Swan Ecosystem Center, Condon. Indoor and outdoor sessions. Call 754-3137. No fee, but donations accepted.

3 Dr. Seuss birthday party for fans of all ages, 1 p.m. March 4, basement meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call the Children's Department at 758-5822.

3 A fundraiser and pig roast benefit dinner for Jason "Jake" Perry, father of two who is undergoing treatments for Hodkin's lymphoma, to help pay medical bills will be at 1 p.m. March 4 at Fat Boys in Kalispell. Gun and Matthews bow raffles.

3 Beyond the Flathead Film series presents "Agata and the Storm, " 3 p.m. March 4, Flathead County Library, Columbia Falls. Free. For mature audiences. Call 758-5713.

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 The Glacier Stamp Club meets in the basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Stamp trading and talk begins at 7 p.m. March 6; the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome.

3 Falun Dafa self-cultivation meditation qigong class at 7 p.m. March 7, Ananda Seva Yoga Center, KM Building, 36 E. Second St. Kalispell. Contact Laurie Hammill at 755-4907; or Katherine Combes at 257-9798.

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 Beyond the Flathead Film series presents "Agata and the Storm, " 3 p.m. March 11, Flathead County Library, Bigfork. Free. For mature audiences. Call 758-5713.

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

3 Chiropractor Michele Larsen of Life Spark Network Care Center is guest speaks on topic, "Devastating Effects of Stress on Your Health and How to Bust it Permanently," at Shape Up!, 7 p.m. March 13, Whitefish Mountain Mall. Free. Public invited. Call 862-9939.

3 Kila School board meets at 5:30 p.m. March 14 at the school.

3 20th annual Ronan Women's Club Arts, Crafts and Flea Market 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 11, Ronan Community Center. Lunch and refreshments available. Call Alice at 406-676-5079 or Joyce at 406-253-3355. Proceeds support club projects.

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 Montana Highway Patrol Career Fair 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 15, FVCC Learning Resource Center, Kalispell. Call 1-877-8PATROL (872-8765).

3 Montana Highway Patrol Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Test 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 16, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 1-877-8PATROL (872-8765).

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 Boomers Singles Activities Group social hour, 6 p.m., March 31, followed by dinner buffet at 7 p.m., Black Angus-Red Lion Inn, U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. RSVP by noon Thursday by calling Duane at 257-4502 or Marilyn at 862-9747. All are 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 Flathead Mental Health Local Advisory Council meets from 12:30-2 p.m. April 12 at The Summit conference room in Kalispell. Five-person panel discussion on need for a detox facility in Kalispell. Public welcome.

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 Boomers Singles Activities Group social hour, 6 p.m., April 28, followed by dinner buffet at 7 p.m., Black Angus-Red Lion Inn, U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. RSVP by noon Thursday by calling Duane at 257-4502 or Marilyn at 862-9747. All are 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 Flathead Mental Health Local Advisory Council meets from 12:30-2 p.m. May 10, Pathways Treatment Center conference room. Guest speaker is Municipal Judge Heidi Ulbricht. Public welcome.

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 Flathead Mental Health Local Advisory Council meets from 12:30-2 p.m. June 10 at The Summit conference room in Kalispell. Discussion on co-occurring disorders-mental illness, and alcohol and substance abuse. Public welcome.

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.