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| February 22, 2006 1:00 AM

Evergreen School District board meets at 8 a.m. basement conference room, First Interstate Bank, 100 E. Cottonwood Dr., Kalispell.

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.

Presentation on Medicare, Part D, by Agency on Aging volunteer Joan Ortmann, 1 p.m. Whitefish Golden Agers, 121 E. Second St. Questions will be addressed. Call 862-4057.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Summit Independent Living Center hosts a program of "Silent Luncheon" for students of levels of American sign Language from noon to 1 p.m., conference room at Ashley Square Mall in Kalispell.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Meet and Greet with Mike Meehan, candidate for Flathead County Sheriff, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Elks pool room, U.S. 93 South, Kalispell.

"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.

Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 8:30 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Open to public.

Friday

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 through Feb. 26, 3250 U.S. 2 E. (Apple Barrel complex) Cookies served.

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

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.

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.

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.

Saturday

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

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, 3250 U.S. 2 E. (Apple Barrel complex) Cookies served.

Kalispell Parks and Recreation hosts a free Community Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Woodland Park. Games, family fun, hot chocolate and snacks, ice skating. All welcome. Call Mark Sajovic at 758-7965.

Ananda Seva Yoga Center presentation by Gen Kelsag Wangden on "Buddhism and Transforming Adversity," 4-6 p.m. 36 Second St. E., Kalispell. $7 donation requested.

Whitefish SfC (Skiers/Snowboarders for Christ) host a Snow Scavenge Night 4-9 p.m., 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.

Fundraising concert to build a band shell at Depot Park, 7 p.m. to midnight, 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.

Sunday

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

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.

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

Monday

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

Flathead Democratic Women meet at noon 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.

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

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

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

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

Tuesday

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

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

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., today 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., Evergreen Fire Hall, 2236 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. The public is invited.