Today

3 Public growth policy meeting 1 p.m., Moving Image, Columbia Falls, and 6 p.m. Lakeside Chapel.

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

3 Rails to Trails meets at 5 p.m. at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road. All welcome. Call 257-1932.

3 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6-8 p.m., The Summit conference room, Kalispell. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. A speech pathologist will share techniques to focus attention and recall information. RSVP to Kathy at 756-4723 or Sue at 756-4725. Call Dawn for special transportation needs.

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

3 Columbia Falls School board expulsion hearings at 6 and 6:30 p.m., followed by a regular board meeting at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

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

3 Raptor expert Denver Holt discusses adaptations in owls, at Flathead Audubon's next meeting at 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Free. Public invited.

3 Deer Park School board meets at 7 p.m. at the school.

Marion Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary meets 7 p.m. in the Community Fire Hall. All district residents are encouraged to attend.

3 West Valley School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.

Tuesday

3 The public is invited to a free community lecture from 7:30-9 a.m. at Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell. Guest speaker and director of the Youth Service Network will discuss its work of and partners. Free. Open to public.

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. No reservations are required and lunch is available for $8. City Manager Bill Shaw will talk about "What's New at City Hall?" Call Carol Pike at 892-2072.

3 AARP Seniors Driver Safety Program for all drivers 50 and over, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., today and Jan. 12, at North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls. Instructor Dick Taylor. Cost is $10. Call 892-4087.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

3 Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., airport manager's office, Glacier Park International Airport.

3 Kila School board policy meeting at 4:30 p.m., followed by a regular board meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the school.

3 Friendship Force of Flathead Valley meets at Vista Linda, at 5 p.m. for cocktails and buffet dinner at 6 p.m. Public invited. Call Lois Lauman at 857-3512

3 Anyone wishing to volunteer as a driver for the American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery program which transports cancer patients to and from their treatments at Kalispell Regional Medical Center is invited to a free one-hour training at 5:30 p.m., at The Summit in Kalispell. Snacks and refreshments. Contact Corey Campbell toll-free at 1-877-488-7723, option 3.

3 Public growth policy meeting 6 p.m., Smith Valley School.

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

3 Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Creston School board meets at 6:30 p.m. in the school library. Public welcome.

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.

3 Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., school library.

3 The Kalispell Rockhound Club meets at 7 p.m. in the basement of the Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Program at 7 p.m.; business meeting at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome. Call Theresa at 755-9399 or Betty at 755-1279.

3 Smith Valley School board meets at 7 p.m. in the library.

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

Wednesday

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

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Libby High School.

3 Bigfork Parentshare meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Community United Methodist Church. Sharon Vonk, certified financial planner will be guest speaker. Child care is provided. Call Denise at 982-3257 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 in Somers. Featured speaker is Lee Ann Becton of Lakeside Wellness & Fitness Center. Call Joyce Scott at 844-2231.

Thought

"Living is a form of not being sure, not knowing what next or how. The moment you know how, you begin to die a little. The artist never entirely knows. We guess. We may be wrong, but we take leap after leap in the dark." n Agnes de Mille, American dancer-choreographer (1905-1993).

3 Hanneke Ippisch of Big Arm, author of "Sky and "The Spotted Bear: A Rocky Mountain Folktale," will speak at 1 p.m., in the Vanderburg Building on the Salish Kootenai College in Pablo. Call Carole at 275-4875.

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

3 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board work session at 4 p.m., followed by regular meeting at 6:30 p.m., Flathead High School Social Studies Resource Center (SSRC Room).

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

3 Orientation class for those interested in volunteering for DREAM Adaptive Ski Recreation program 7 p.m., FVCC Science and Tech (SAT) building, room 148. Call 862-1817.

3 Bill Schustrom will give a slide presentation on the building of Going-to-the-Sun Road to the Flathead Outdoor Club at 7 p.m. in the basement conference room of the Flathead County Library.

Thursday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Polson High School.

3 The Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets at noon, The Summit, Kalispell. Topic is "Employer Resources and Tools." Cost is $10 per person. Call Denise Grabowski, North Valley Hospital, 863-3661.

3 Glacier Pilot Club meets at 5:45 p.m. at Reds, Wines & Blues, Kalispell. Guest speaker Dr. Donald Beans, homeopathic and acupuncture specialist at The Bridge Medical Center in Whitefish will speak on women's health issues. Call MaryAnn Kelley at 857-3119.

3 Public growth policy meeting 6 p.m., North Valley Hospital Lake Room.

3 Montana's Homeownership Education Center free nonprofit Community Partnership nationally certified program on "Understanding Your Credit, Your Family and Your Future", 6:30-8:30 p.m., United Way conference room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Confidential credit reports, counseling. Free. Call 257-6627 to pre-register.

3 Orientation class for those interested in volunteering for DREAM Adaptive Ski Recreation program 7 p.m., Whitefish Library board room. Call 862-1817.

3 Public invited to a showing of the film, "Strange Fruit," in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., 7 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Sponsored by the library and the Montana Sustainability Fund. Free.

3 The Flathead Valley Fibromyalgia Support Group meets at 7 p.m. in The Summit conference room. Call Jerry at 253-7228.

Friday

3 Bigfork Parentshare meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Community United Methodist Church. Child care is provided. Diane Mikelson of Kindermusik will give a demonstration.

A Look Ahead

3 Evergreen Community Partners Inc., host a community breakfast buffet and raffle 7:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 14, Kalispell Moose Lodge, 2158 U.S. 2 E. Complete breakfast and beverages. Cost $4.50 adults, $2.25 for children 6 and under. Fund-raiser for East Evergreen Sidewalk Project. Call Kelly Magness at 257-8609 or Darla Harmon at 752-3255.

3 Public invited to Jake's Famous Sausage Breakfast 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 14, Whitefish Moose Lodge, 230 W. 10th St., Whitefish. Cost $6 for full breakfast with all the trimmings. Call 862-2669.

3 AARP Seniors Driver Safety Program for all drivers 50 and over, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jan. 14, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. Cost is $10. Instructors Gail Strohschein and Tom Hines. Call 751-4500.

3 DREAM Adaptive Recreation Program on-snow clinic, 9:30 a.m. Jan. 14. Meet at the Outpost on Big Mountain. Call 862-1817.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 14, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell.

3 Free puppy or dog training class noon to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 14, covering housebreaking, jumping, barking and more. Space is limited. To reserve a seat, call Ellie Bell at Best Friends Dog Training, 755-4818.

3 Columbia Falls Community Choir begins weekly practices Jan. 15. Sign up at 1:30 p.m. Practice 2-4 p.m. at Columbia Falls Junior High School until spring concert April 9. Call Ron Bond at 892-5174.

3 Free puppy or dog training class 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 16, covering housebreaking, jumping, barking and more. Space is limited. To reserve a seat, call Ellie Bell at Best Friends Dog Training, 755-4818.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Jan. 17, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Columbia Falls.

3 Public growth policy meeting 6 p.m. Jan. 17, Moving Image, Columbia Falls.

3 Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 17. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Public invited to a showing of the film, "Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin," about the activist who led the peace march in Washington, D.C., in March 1963 and influenced Martin Luther King Jr., 7 p.m. Jan. 17, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Sponsored by the library and the Montana Sustainability Fund. Free.

3 Kalispell City Council meets at 7 p.m., Jan. 16, Kalispell City Hall.

3 Columbia City Council meets at 7 p.m., Jan. 16, Columbia Falls City Hall.

3 Whitefish City Council meets at 7:10 p.m., Jan. 16, Whitefish City Hall.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 18, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Berta Duncan from the Transportation Awareness Program talks about Amber Alert and MDOT. Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 Alpine Spinners and Weavers meet at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 18 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Kalispell. Bring a sack lunch. Call 257-9119.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2- 6 p.m., Jan. 18, Kalispell Center Mall.

3 Public growth policy meeting 6 p.m. Jan. 18, Swan River School.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 19, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish.

3 Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 West Valley Neighborhood Planning Committee meets 7 p.m. Jan. 19, West Valley School library.

3 Dr. Kristin Veneman, pediatrician discusses sleep problems in all ages of children at 7 p.m. Jan. 19, North Valley Hospital Lake Room, Whitefish. Free and all are welcome. Call 863-3630.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 20 at the center, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 The Greater Woods Bay Sewer Committee, Woods Bay and Sheaver's Creek Water and Sewer Districts will hold a public meeting regarding the proposed wastewater project at 7 p.m. Jan. 20, in the basement of Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Montana 35, in Bigfork.

3 AARP Seniors Driver Safety Program for all drivers 50 and over, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Jan. 21, at The Summit, Kalispell. Instructors Art Buckley, Jim Smith and John Babcock. Cost is $10. Call 751-4500.

3 CPR/First Aid instruction 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 21, Glacier Room, North Valley Hospital. Cost $50, Call 863-3513 to pre-register.

3 Ruder Elementary School students and the Missoula Children's Theater present "Robin Hood," at 3 and 7 p.m. Jan. 21, Columbia Falls High School's Little Theater. Tickets are $3 for children; $5 adult; $15 for a group of six.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Jan. 23, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

3 Valley Voices Community Choir spring semester practices begin Jan. 23. Practices will be 6-8 p.m. Mondays until May 6 concert. Come at 5:30 first practice for sign up and music distribution. Open to teens and adults. Call Joan Lundy at 257-3046.

3 Red Cross Adult CPR certified review course, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 3 p.m. Jan. 24, Christian Center, Kalispell.

3 AARP Seniors Driver Safety Program for all drivers 50 and over, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 24-25, Glacier Room, North Valley Hosptal. Cost is $10. Call 863-3630 to pre-register.

3 Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 24. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Jan. 26, bloodmobile, Polson Wal-Mart.

3 Dr. Davi Sobba of Peak Orthopedics and Sports Medicine presents a discussion on "Winter Knew Injuries," 7 p.m. Lake Room, North Valley Hospital. Free and public invited.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Jan. 27, noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 28, bloodmobile, Kalispell Wal-Mart.

3 Boomers Singles Activities Group social hour, 6 p.m., followed by dinner buffet at 7 p.m., Jan. 27, Whitefish Ballroom, 430 Third St., Whitefish. RSVP by noon Thursday by calling Bill at 257-1313 or Marilyn at 862-9747. All are welcome.

3 Kalispell Boat Show, Jan. 27-29, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell.

3 Blacktail Mountain Ski Area Winterfest Jan. 28. Family Cup ski and snowboard races, ice sculpting, sleigh rides, kids' games, snow golf, snowmobile poker run and more. Call 844-3715.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Jan. 30, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Jan. 31 at the Polson Methodist Church.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 1, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Rev. Darrold Reiner of Church at Creston discusses, "How to Get You Kids to Cooperate." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 100 Voices Men's Choir performs at the Flathead Lake Women's Choral Festival 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Polson High School Auditorium. Open to public.

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 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 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 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).