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| February 9, 2007 1:00 AM

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 Flathead City-County Mosquito Control District board meets 9-10:30 a.m., second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.

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 Burger night at the Eagles, 5-7 p.m. 37 First St. W., Kalispell, downstairs. Deluxe burger, homebaked beans, salad bar and tea or coffee, $6. Public welcome. Proceeds go to Eagles charities.

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 Alano Club Valentine Dance, 8:30-11 p.m., sponsored by Alanon/Alateen and AA. Music provided by a disc jockey. Bring cookies, chips to share. Club is located in long brick building behind Kentucky Fried Chicken and Loose Change Casino in Kalispell. Call Dianne, 837-5512; or Sharon, 885-3526.

Saturday

3 Flathead Spay and Neuter Task Force, 3491 Trumble Creek Road, Kalispell, is accepting donated pet carriers 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through Monday; or call 752-3513 in Kalispell or 837-6280 in Bigfork for a pick up.

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 29th annual Cabin Fever Days, today and Sunday, Martin City, Coram. Bar stool races registration 10 a.m. to noon both days, Southfork, Martin City; races begin 1 p.m. both days, Sugar Hill. Kids sled races, noon, Sugar Hill; Kids Carnival 1 p.m., Head Start, Martin City. Call 387-9971, 387-4888, 387-9922.

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 Boomers Singles Group meets 6-7:45 p.m. Eagles, Kalispell, for a "Crazy Legs Dance Lesson" of the 10-Step. Cost $5 for nonmembers of Eagles. Call Susan, 756-9771.

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 Missoula Children's Theatre and Somers/Lakeside elementary students present "The Jungle Book," 3 and 7 p.m., Somers Middle School gym. Tickets $5, adults; $2 students at the door.

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 29th annual Cabin Fever Days, continue in Martin City and Coram. Bar stool races registration 10 a.m. to noon, Southfork, Martin City; races begin 1 p.m. Sugar Hill. Awards ceremony 7 p.m., Southfork. Call 387-9971, 387-4888, 387-9922.

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 Pope John Paul II Church, 195 Coverdell Road just north of Montana 82, Mardi Gras 2007, 4-7 p.m. Food, silent and live auctions, games for kids and adults. All welcome.

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 Columbia Falls School board Long Range Planning Committee meets at 5:30 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

3 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6-8 p.m., for a Valentine's Game Night, at The Summit conference room, Kalispell. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Refreshments. Bring your favorite board game. Call Kathy or Sue at 756-4723.

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.

3 Whitefish resident Don Nelson who has made many trips to Nepal, Sikkim and Tibet talks about "Pramila and Laxmi, The Life and Times of a Woman and Her Child on the Streets of Kathmandu," 7 p.m. Whitefish Library Community Room. Free and open to public.

3 Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

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

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 Flathead Mental Health Local Advisory Council meets from meets 1-2:30 p.m. at The Summit conference room in Kalispell. Guest speaker Molly McCabe will discuss tips and tools to build effectiveness in advocating issues to legislators.

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

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

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

3 Polson Rural Fire District trustee meeting 7 p.m., 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.

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, 1-5 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall.

3 Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 3:30-5 p.m., 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., in the administration building boardroom.

3 Montana Landlords Association meets 7 p.m., Kalispell Elks Lodge, 120 U.S. 93 S. Mike Betts of First Call Restoration speaks about mold, freeze ups and water damage. Call Georgia, 756-1265.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m. Feb. 14 Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Andy Biel of the Forest Service presents a program on avalanche awareness. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

Thursday

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today 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., Libby VFW.

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m. at Backdoor General Store and Tomahawk Trading Company, 131 Central Ave. Refreshments served. Call 862-3501.