Today

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Feb. 8, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Bigfork Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-day Saints Church.

3 Creston School board meets at 4:30 p.m. in the school library. Public welcome.

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

3 Bigfork Chamber of Commerce meets 5:30 p.m. at the chamber office.

3 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR, 6:30 p.m., at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Somers School board Facilities Planning Work Session, 7 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

Wednesday

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Rev. Darold Reiner talks about eliminating the road blocks to communication in your marriage. Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

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, 10:30 to 2:30 p.m., Flathead County Health Department.

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

3 Soroptimist International of Bigfork fifth annual "Champagne, Chocolate & You - An Affair to Remember," fundraiser, 5 to 7 p.m., La Provence Restaurant, Bigfork. Hors d'oeuvres, champagne, desserts. Raffles, silent auction. Tickets $25 per person at The Jug Tree, Nan's Cafe, Cravings and Electric Avenue Gifts. Contact Tara Allen, 837-2085.

3 Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets 7 p.m. at the Flathead County Library meeting room in Kalispell. Research scientist for U.S. Geological Service Janis Taylor gives a presentation on "Land Cover Change in Montana: 1970-2000." General meeting at 5:30 p.m. Free and public is welcome. Call Jen Asebrook, 863-9630.

3 Flathead County Fair board meets 7 p.m. at the fairground office.

3 Boomers Singles Group plays volleyball, 7 p.m. Evergreen Junior High School gym. All singles welcome. RSVP to Judy, 253-7187; or Terry, 314-4044.

Thursday

3 Somers School board Curriculum and Extracurricular Committee meets at 9 a.m. at Somers Middle School.

3 Flathead Non-profit Development Partnership workshop 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. FVCC Blake Hall board room. Learn about grant opportunities, fundraising and technological resources, community partnerships and more. To register e-mail flatheadlincolnnpdp@hotmail.com.

3 The Flathead County Republican Central Committee meets at noon at the Bulldog.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian, Kalispell. Sponsored by D.A. Davidson.

3 Flathead County Area IX Agency on Aging meets 2 p.m. in the basement of the Kalispell Senior Citizens Center, 403 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Jim Atkinson, 758-5730.

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 Somers School board Personnel and Negotiations Committee meets at 4 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

3 Red Cross disaster training 5:30-10 p.m., Kalispell Service Center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Topic is "Fulfilling Our Mission." Free. Refreshments provided. Registration limited. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Museum at Central School History Book Club meets 6:30 p.m. at the museum, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Topic is Whitefish author Dorothy M. Johnson and the trail to Montana's gold. All welcome to attend. Call 756-8381.

3 Republican Central Committee meets 7 p.m., Polson City Library. Guest speaker Bob Brown, University of Montana senior fellow, Center for Rocky Mountain West on the topic, "Responsibilities of living in representative democracy." Refreshments. Open to public.

3 Human Rights Film Series presents "Saz: The Palestinian Rapper for Change," about the budding hip-hop star who grew up in a Jewish neighborhood, 7 p.m., Kalispell branch of Flathead County Library, Community Room. Free. All invited. Parental discretion advised.

3 Flathead Valley Fibromyalgia Support group meets at 7 p.m. at The Summit. Call Jerry at 253-7228.

Thought

"If you can talk brilliantly about a problem, it can create the consoling illusion that it has been mastered." n Stanley Kubrick, American movie director (1928-1999).

Friday

3 Red Cross disaster training 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Kalispell Service Center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Topic is "Family Services: Emergency Assistance." Free. Refreshments provided. Registration limited. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Annual Valentine's Day Lunch to benefit Neighbors in Need, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagles Lodge basement, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, homemade pies, beverages. Cost $8 per person. Delivery available if ordered by Thursday, Feb. 8. Call 755-7266. All welcome.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. John's Hospital, Libby.

3 Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Buffalo Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Clairmont St. Kalispell. Lunch is $7.50. For reservations, call Bill Driver at 837-2744.

3 Bigfork Middle School hosts a Valentine's Dinner and Fun Night 6-8 p.m. in the school gym. Lasagna dinner, bingo, cake auction and entertainment. Adults, $7; under 14, $5; families, $25. Benefit for eighth grade class trip. Call 837-7412.

3 29th annual Cabin Fever Days, today through Feb. 11, Martin City. Bar stool races registration 10 a.m. to noon; races begin 1 p.m. Feb. 11. Call 387-9971, 387-4888, 387-9922.

Saturday

3 Red Cross disaster training 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Kalispell Service Center,126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Topic is "Shelter Operations/Simulation." Free. Refreshments provided. Registration limited. Call 752-6433 to pre-register

3 Rocky Mountain Rollers Good Sams RV Club Valentine party, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Whitefish Pin and Cue. Guests welcome. Reservations required. Call 755-0506 or 752-3689.

3 "Spellebrate," Scrabble fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County, 1-3 p.m. or 3:30-5:30 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 257-7323 for pledge sheets and to reserve a time and table.

3 Human Rights Film Series presents "Saz: The Palestinian Rapper for Change," about the budding hip-hop star who grew up in a Jewish neighborhood, 2 p.m., Whitefish Branch Library Community Room. Free. All invited. Parental discretion advised.

3 Whitefish Winter Carnival Ice Skating Extravaganza "Movie Stars on Ice," 7 p.m., Stumptown Ice Den, on Wisconsin Ave. Special guest performer, Nick LaRoche. Tickets $20, $12 bleachers, $8 standing. Children 7 and under free. Call 862-3501.

3 Daddy-Daughter Valentine's Dance, 7-9:30 p.m., Linderman School, 124 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Cost $8 per couple at the door. Families welcome. Dancing, music, food, door prizes. Call Kalispell Parks and Recreation, 758-7717.

3 Contra Dance, Salvation Army, 110 Bountiful Drive, Kalispell. Beginner's lesson is 7:30-8 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults; $3, teens; $12, families; 11 and younger, free. Call 758-7717 or Joe Fisher, 752-7469.

3 Swan Lake Volunteer Fire Department 29th annual Firemen's Ball, 8 p.m. Swan Lake Clubhouse, on Montana 83 behind the fire hall. Midnight buffet. Door prizes. Cost $5 per person. Call 886-2255.

"Red Hot Cabin Fever Dance," fundraiser for Mission Valley Aquatics, 8 p.m. to midnight, VFW, Polson. Live music by The Gizzards. Tickets are $10 singles, $15 per couple available at Cherry Valley School or at the door. Call 883-4567.

Sunday

3 13th annual Wine and Chocolate Social and Art Auction, 1-4 p.m., at the home of Marcy Zietz and Pat Christianson, in Seeley Lake. Live and silent auctions featuring over 30 local artists. Benefit for Seeley Swan High School scholarship fund, sponsored by Alpine Artisans. Tickets $10 at the door. Call Jenny Rohrer, 406-754-0034

3 Flathead Pioneer Auto Club meets 2 p.m., Flathead Electric Co-op building. Enter on north side. All visitors welcome. Call Greg Maroney, 751-4467.

3 John White Lecture Series presents "Mapping Quality of Life in the Crown of the Continent," with Steve Thompson, highlighting a collaborative project between The National Geographic Society and National Parks Conservation Association, 2:30 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets $7.50 for museum members; $10 for nonmembers. Limited tickets at door. Call 756-8381.

3 Red Cedar Circle meets 5:45 p.m., at Donnalee's, 1720 Second. St. E., Whitefish. Potluck at 5 p.m. Healing through stories, ancient spiritual practices. All welcome. Call 863-9412.

Monday

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, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stillwater Lutheran Church, West Valley.

3 Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meet at noon at the Bulldog Restaurant, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell. Program on "Southern Mansions" by Riva Amundson. For transportation, call Helen Steinke at 257-1632.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 141 Interstate Lane, behind JoAnn Fabrics, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Flathead Audubon meets 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Program is "Three Rivers Journey: The Yukon's Great Boreal Wilderness." Free. Public invited.

Tuesday

3 Public is invited to a free community lecture with Barney Stucker on "Adolescents and Alcohol Abuse, 7:30 a.m., Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell.

3 Winter North Fork Interlocal meeting 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, 490 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Agenda includes Cline Mine and agency updates. North Fork landowners encouraged to attend.

3 Flathead Industries Kalispell Thrift Store, 55 Fourth Ave. WN (across the tracks from Herberger's) Book Room and Gallery grand opening 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featured artist Larry Lucas. Call 755-7656.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., KRMC.

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. No reservations are required and lunch is available for $9. Guest speaker is Steve Knight, vice president and general manager of Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. Call Carol Pike at 892-2072.

3 Bigfork Chamber of Commerce meets 3:30 p.m., at the Osborne Landing meeting room no. 201.

3 Polson Rural Fire District trustee meeting 7 p.m. Feb. 13, Polson City Hall conference room. All area residents encouraged to attend.

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

3 Mission Mountain Audubon presents a program by Dave Hadden, transboundary coordinator for Montana Wilderness Association, on "The North Fork of the Flathead," 7 p.m., Polson City Library meeting room. Free. All welcome.

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

A Look Ahead

3 Children's Story Hour is at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 14 in the children's department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Feb. 14, Kalispell Center Mall.

3 Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 3:30-5 p.m., Feb. 14, second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell. Ned Cooney of Ascent Strategic Development discusses the strategic planning process.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14, in the administration building boardroom.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 15 and 1-5 p.m. Feb. 16, Bigfork Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 837-4157 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Feb. 15, Libby VFW.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 16, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Mothers of Multiples sweetheart dinner and meeting 6-8 p.m. Feb. 16. All parents and grandparents of multiple birth children welcome. RSVP to 752-5389.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 17, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Creative Memories scrapbooking workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 17, Flathead Valley Community College Eagles Nest. Learn to work with digital photos to create online storybooks. Theme is "Cherish Simplicity." RSVP to Joyce Workman, 755-4922.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 17, Mountain West Bank Community Room, Whitefish. $10 course fee. Call 863-3630 to register.

3 Dr. Patricia Cole and Lynn Troy give a free lecture on "Natural Care for Kids," 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 17, Bridge Medical Center, 5938 U.S. 93, Whitefish. Topics include colds, flu and fever, ear infections, diet, herbs and homeopathy. RSVP to 863-9300.

3 Horse Play Therapy, Learning and Healing Through Equines open house 3-5:30 p.m., Feb. 17, Palomino Pastures, 300 N. Somers Road, Kalispell. Raffle, 50/50 pot, refreshments, guest speakers. Call Alisha, 406-253-3761.

3 Flathead Snowmobile Association Family Day Ride, Feb. 18, Crane Mountain. Hamburgers and hot dogs served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call Glen Kolodejchuk, 752-5381; or Marie Lewis, 261-5469.

3 Red Cross certified course in Standard First Aid, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., Feb. 20, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Irene Zuehlsdorff will present African baskets and textiles. Guest speaker is Cathy Benson. Cost is $12. RSVP to Pat at 844-2538 or Rosainne at 257-8098. Complimentary child care by reservation. Sponsored by the Kalispell Women's Connection and Stonecroft International Inc.

3 Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 12:30 p.m., Feb. 20, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish, for a preview tour of the new hospital.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Feb. 20, Lakeside Elementary School.

3 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 21 and 22, Polson Area Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Feb. 21, Flathead Electric, Kalispell.

3 Human Rights Film Series presents "Mohawk Girls," which traces the life of three teens who grew up on the Kahnawake Native Reserve, 7 p.m., Feb. 21, FVCC Blake Hall. Free. All invited. Parental discretion advised.

3 Olduvai Forum meets 7 p.m. Feb. 21, Clementine's, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. The film, "The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil," will be shown, followed by discussion. Coffee and tea provided. Desserts and other drinks available to purchase. All welcome. Call Edmund Fitzgerald, 837-5548; or Jeffrey Funk, 837-4208.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Feb. 22, in the blood mobile, Semitool, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-4 p.m., Feb. 23, in the blood mobile, Alpine Hospital. Sponsored by Coffee Traders.

3 Swingin' is Believin', a swing dance band plays music of the '30s, '40s and '50s, Feb. 23, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Benefit for Lighthouse Christian Group for the Developmentally Disabled. Dance demonstrations by Flathead High School Swing Dance Club. Silent and live auctions, raffle. Tickets at Mountain West Bank of Whitefish, Midway Rental, Snappy's Sport Senter. Call 857-3276.

3 Flathead Glacier High School Booster Club and FHS Fine Arts Department annual Evening of the Arts, "A Showcase of Talent" Feb. 23, FHS auditorium. Ticket $10 per person available at FHS office, Herberger's and Booster Club members. Refreshments and a variety of entertainment. Doors open 6:30 p.m.; performances from 7-9 p.m.

3 Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition 15th annual Culture Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 24, Two Eagle River School gym, Pablo. Exhibits, food, entertainment. Volunteers needed. Call 406-745-3303 or 406-676-8444.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 24, at Burch's One Hour Photo, Kalispell.

3 Human Rights Film Series presents "Mohawk Girls," which traces the life of three teens who grew up on the Kahnawake Native Reserve, 2 p.m., Feb. 24, Whitefish Branch Library Community Room. Free. All invited. Parental discretion advised.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 26 and 27, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Feb. 26, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Glacier National Park Winter Speak Series presents Kate Kendall, research biologist and project leader for the Northern Divide Grizzly Bear Project on "Results of the Northern Divide Grizzly Bear Project-Part 3," 7 p.m. Feb. 26, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free. Public welcome.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Feb. 27, Our Lady of Mercy Church, Eureka.

3 Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Evergreen Business and Property Owner's Association meets at 7 p.m., Feb. 27, Evergreen Fire Hall, 2236 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Public invited.

3 Center for Restorative Youth Justice volunteer training Feb. 28-29. Call 257-7400.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Feb. 28, Three Rivers Bank.

3 Big Brother Big Sisters Select Dinner and Auction, 6 p.m. March 3, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Tickets are $150 for two. Call 752-0092 for reservations.

3 Human Rights Film Series presents the Emmy-winning documentary, "Lost Boys of Sudan," 7 p.m., March 8, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Free. Discussion to follow, lead by Jocelyne Bodden, public services librarian. All invited. Parental discretion advised.

3 Human Rights Film Series presents the Emmy-winning documentary, "Lost Boys of Sudan," 2 p.m., March 10, Whitefish Branch Library Community Room. Free. All invited. Parental discretion advised.

3 Mothers of Multiples meet 6-8 p.m., March 15, The Summit, Kalispell. Topic will be "Keeping Your Family Safe." Members free, non-members $3. All welcome. Call 755-5389.

3 Human Rights Film Series presents "Maggie Growls," about the founder of the Gray Panthers, the nation's leading senior advocacy organization, 2 p.m., March 17, Whitefish Branch Library Community Room. Free. All invited. Parental discretion advised.

3 Human Rights Film Series presents "Maggie Growls," about the founder of the Gray Panthers, the nation's leading senior advocacy organization, 7 p.m., March 21, FVCC Blake Hall. Free. All invited. Parental discretion advised.

3 Glacier National Park Winter Speak Series presents a program on "Rare Plants in Glacier National Park" with park ecologist Tara Carolin, 7 p.m. March 26, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free. Public welcome.

3 Spring Kindergarten Enrollment Day 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 11, Flathead County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell, upstairs conference room. Bring birth certificates and shot records. Call 751-3430.

3 Spring enrollment begins May 1 for students new to School District 5, grades 1-8, enrollment office, 233 First Ave. E., (above Flathead County Library), Kalispell. Call 751-3430.

3 School District 5 fall enrollment begins 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Aug. 1, 233 First Ave. E., (above Flathead County Library), Kalispell. Call 751-3430.