Today

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 3 p.m., 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 Hospital. Instructor Gail Strohshein. Cost is $10. Call 863-3630 to pre-register.

3 Public is invited to meet the Flathead County Democratic Legislative party candidates with Gov. Brian Schweitzer, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Flathead Electric Cooperative, U.S. 2 East (LaSalle Road in Evergreen).

3 Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets at 5 p.m. at the landfill office.

3 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board special meeting at 6 p.m., Kalispell Junior High School conference room.

3 Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. Call 752-6433 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. Guest speaker is Undersheriff Mike Meehan. The public is invited.

3 Flathead Building Association "Raise the Roof" public social, 5:30 p.m. at Closet Classics, 2472 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Call 752-2422.

3 Somers School board Policy Committee and Buildings, Facilities and Grounds Committee meets at 6 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

3 Organizational meeting for those interested in starting a children's museum in the Flathead Valley, 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Call Courtney Rudbach at 756-7691.

3 Montana Department of Agriculture hosts a community meeting about fruit tree pests 7-9:30 p.m., Yellow Bay Clubhouse, Yellow Bay. Open to public, commercial and private farm applications. Call Patty Denke at 406-444-5400, or Sarah Holden at 406-329-1340.

3 Public meeting for all interested in proposal for a Wal-Mart Super Center in Polson area, 7 p.m. Polson High School auditorium.

3 Trail Runs Through It committee meets 8 p.m., Mountain West Bank, 601 Spokane Ave., Whitefish. Public welcome.

Wednesday

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6 a.m. in the administration building boardroom.

3 Those interested in the future of Demersville School meet at 10 a.m. at Snappy's Sports Senter, Call 257-1932.

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 Kalispell Toastmasters host an open house and demonstration to celebrate their 41st anniversary, noon to 1 p.m., Christ Church Episcopal, 215 Third Ave., Kalispell. Public is invited. Call Catherine Webber at 755-4884.

3 Chiropractor Richard Puchta offers a free class, "Life Without Limits," to maximize your quality of life at 12:30 p.m., Ashley Square conference room. Call 752-7289; or log on to www.total-healthchiropractic.com.

3 Harry Fritz, of the Montana Committee for Humanities, speaks on the topic, "Lost in Montana: The Travail of Lewis and Clark," 7 p.m., Community United Methodist Church, Bigfork. Sponsored by Flathead Chapter to the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation. Free. Public welcome.

Thursday

3 Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets at 10:30 a.m., Earl Bennett Building, Room B, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

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

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

3 Kalispell Senior Citizens Center meeting and potluck 5 p.m., 403 Second Ave. W. Mary Vollertson discusses low interest home repair loans for seniors. Program by Sons of Norway line dancers. All area seniors welcome. Call 257-1598.

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

3 Public meeting to discuss increase in cost of shooting range leases valley wide and its long term consequences, 7 p.m. North Valley Hospital Community Center, 235, Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Call Paul Murphy at 892-4006.

Friday

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., and 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., 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, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell.

3 Astronomy Club meeting, 7 p.m. at Kalispell Junior High library. Bring telescopes. Call 755-3939.

Thought

"God gives us relatives; thank God, we can choose our friends." n Addison Mizner, American architect (1872-1933).

3 Clubs of America meets at 11 a.m., Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Willy Von Bracht of Sweet Earth Caskets and Cradles is guest speaker. All are welcome. Call Lorene at 257-1025 or Jeff at 257-5026.

3 Blacktail Mountain Ski Area Winterfest. 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, noon to 4 p.m., bloodmobile, Kalispell Wal-Mart.

3 League of the Glacier Symphony and Chorale hosts an Instrument Petting Zoo for children to learn about the orchestra's instruments, at 1 p.m., meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Free. No registration required. Call the Children's Department at 758-5822.

3 Whitefish Housing Authority Soup & Ski fund-raiser 4-9 p.m., Moguls on Big Mountain. Cost $25 includes lift ticket, soup, beverage, and $5 off rental equipment. Silent auction. First 100 will receive a locally made bowl. Portion of proceeds goes to Housing Authority. Tickets at Ski Mountain Sports, Montana Coffee Traders, downtown Whitefish, and Glacier Banks in Kalispell and Whitefish. Call Tracey Gridley at 862-9235.

3 Whitefish Figure Skating Club presents, "Mardi Gras on Ice," 7 p.m., Stumptown Ice Den, on Wisconsin Avenue in Whitefish. Tickets at Imagination Stations in Whitefish and Kalispell for $12 bleacher, or $8 standing; 7 and under are free. Call Carol Anderson at 862-7699 or Stumptown Ice Den at 863-2477.

Sunday

3 Kalispell Boat Show, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell.

3 Montana Wilderness Association Wilderness Walk, Snowshoe Glacier National Park, six miles. Easy. To register, call Susie Waldron, 756-6027.

3 AARP Seniors Driver Safety Program for all drivers 50 and over, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan. 30-31, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. Instructors Joyce Goss and Rich Hunting. Cost is $10. Call 406-293-0100.

Monday

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

Big Arm Association meets 6:30 p.m. at La Riviera Restaurant to discuss progress in fund-raising and keeping the fire station open. Call Alison at 849-6628, Jan at 849-563, or Kristin at 849-5326.

3 Women's health education class 7 p.m., at Shape Up!, Whitefish Mountain Mall. Dr. D. Randall Beach will discuss menopause. Free and all are welcome. Call 862-5986.

A Look Ahead

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).

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 2 and 3, Rollins Community Club, West Lakeshore. Instructor Fred Sego. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.

3 Flathead County Republican Women host a "Meet and Greet" of the Republican candidates 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 2, The Bulldog, at the WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. All Republicans and Republican candidates are invited. Call Lois Lauman at 857-3512.

3 Flathead County Library's Beyond the Flathead independent and foreign film series presents "Campfire," 7 p.m. Feb. 2, Kalispell branch. Subtitles. For mature audiences. Call 758-5713.

3 Dr. Patrick Burns discusses sleep apnea and the cardiovascular system, 7 p.m. Feb. 2, North Valley Hospital Lake Room. Free, Refreshments served. Call 863-3630.

3 Ski Joring reception Feb. 3, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Public welcome. Call 755-5366.

3 American Cancer Society offers a Reach to Recovery volunteer training session 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 4, The Summit, Kalispell. The program pairs breast cancer survivors with newly diagnosed women for support and information. Call Corey Campbell at 1-877-488-7723, option 3.

3 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board retreat 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 4, Linderman School library.

3 Montana Wilderness Association Wilderness Walk, Feb. 4, Stanton Lake, six miles with a 200-foot elevation gain. Moderate. To register, call Roger Sherman, 862-0438.

3 Flathead County Library's Beyond the Flathead independent and foreign film series presents "Campfire," 3 p.m. Feb. 4, Columbia Falls branch. Subtitles. For mature audiences. Call 758-5713.

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 Heritage Days 2006 committee meets 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7, Tote-N-Go, Columbia Falls. Public invited.

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

3 Free Falun Dafa Quigong class, 7 p.m. Feb. 7, 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.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8 in the administration building boardroom.

3 Bigfork Chapter of Soroptimist International presents "Champagne, chocolate & You - An Affair to Remember," 7 p.m. Feb. 9, La Provence, Bigfork. Tickets $25 available at The Jug Tree, Nan's Cafe, Cravings and Electric Avenue Gifts. Call Tara Allen 837-2085.

3 Annual Valentine's Day luncheon fund-raiser for Neighbors in Need, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 10, 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 Feb. 9.

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

3 Flathead County Library's Beyond the Flathead independent and foreign film series presents "Campfire," 3 p.m. Feb. 11, 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. Feb. 11, Somers Middle School gym. Tickets available at the door for $5 adults, $2 students; children 5 and under are free.

3 Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in the school library.

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 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 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 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, Kalispell branch. Call 758-5713.

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 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flathead County annual Select Dinner and Auction 6 p.m. March 24, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Tickets $150 per couple. Call 752-0092.

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 Montana Wilderness Association Wilderness Walk, Edge of the Scotchmans, four miles with a 2000-foot elevation gain. Moderate. To register, call Cesar Hernandez, 883-5019.

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).

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.