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| February 11, 2007 1:00 AM

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. 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 Whitefish Convention and Visitor Bureau meets 1 p.m., Mountain West Bank, small meeting room, 601 Spokane Ave. Park on street. Call 862-3390.

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 Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, 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 Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.

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, Somers. Program will be a "Valentine Surprise." Call Joyce Scott, 844-2231, for reservations.

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 Bigfork Lady Lions Sweet and Savories for Scholarhips fundraiser, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Chris' Tea Cottage, 504 River St., Bigfork. Chocolate dipping fountain and pre-dinner treats. Cost $8 per person. All proceeds go to Lady Lions Scholarship Fund for Bigfork High School students. Call 837-4900.

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, 1820 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 Somers School board Faculty Advisory Committee meets at 3:45 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

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.

Friday

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

3 Somers School board Negotiations Committee meets at 1 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

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

3 Big Sky Astronomy Club fourth annual Telescope Workshop, 7-9 p.m., West Valley Fire Department, 2412 Farm to Market Road, Kalispell. PowerPoint presentation. Question and answer session. Bring your telescope. Club members will also have telescopes on hand for use. Free and open to public. Call 257-7261 or 857-3753.