Today

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, on Woodland Avenue between Second Street East and 11th Street East.

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 Edward Jones free satellite broadcast titled, "How Far Away is Your Retirement?" 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. at area offices. Call an advisor nearest you to reserve a seat.

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 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, on the 1200 block of Main Street.

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 Scholarships 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 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board meets 6 p.m. Kalispell Junior High School Library Media Center

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.

Thought

"The world has no sympathy with any but positive griefs; it will pity you for what you lose, but never for what you lack." n Anne Sophie Swetchine, Russian-French author (1782-1857).

Thursday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, on East Center Street.

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 Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 2-4 p.m., second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.

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.

3 Whitefish Forum film presentation about the life of Elias Chacour, nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize, 7 p.m. Whitefish Library. Discussion will follow. Refreshments. Public welcome.

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

Friday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, on West Center Street.

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

3 The Pachyderm Club meets at noon in the Bulldog at the WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. Guest speaker is Peg Allison, Flathead County Clerk of Court. Lunch $9. Public invited.

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.

Saturday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, on North Main Street at the tracks.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 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., 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., Mountain West Bank Community Room, Whitefish. $10 course fee. Call 863-3630 to register.

3 Flathead-Kootenai chapter of the Montana Wilderness Association Winter Tracking Workshop, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Kalispell Montessori Elementary School and Owen Sowerwine Natural Area. To register, call Terry, 857-2393 by Feb. 15.

3 Dr. Patricia Cole and Lynn Troy give a free lecture on "Natural Care for Kids," 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 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 Local chapter of Project Linus invites the public to participate in National Make a Blanket Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Paintbrush Room, Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Make blankets for needy children. Snacks, small prizes. Call Laurale Scott, chapter coordinator, at 854-9999.

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

3 Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball 6 p.m. to midnight, KwaTaqNuk Resort, Polson. Cajun dinner, live and silent auction. Deja Blue plays dance music. Tickets $45 per person. Fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club. Call 406-676-5437; 406-745-0249; 883-5908.

3 Ski Big Mountain tonight for a fundraiser for the Glacier National Park Fund, Advance tickets available at 540 Wisconsin Ave. (by McGarry's Roadhouse) Tickets available tonight at Snowghost Outfitters on Big Mountain. Call 862-6110.

Sunday

3 Flathead Audubon all-day raptor identification field trip to Mission Valley. Meet at 8 a.m. at Somers Park 'n' Ride, intersection of U.S. 93 and Montana 82. Bring lunch, binoculars or scope, and winter gear. All welcome. Call Leslie Kehoe, evenings, at 837-4467 to sign up.

3 Flathead Snowmobile Association Family Day Ride, 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 Valley open jam and chili feed benefit for Joel DuMontier, who has undergone seven surgeries for a congenital heart defect with more scheduled, 2-8 p.m. Kalispell Elks Lodge, 1820 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. All musicians and guests welcome. Donation at the door.

Monday

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

Columbia Falls High School Class of '87 reunion meeting, 7 p.m. Columbia Bar, Main Street, Columbia Falls. Call Tonya Atlee, 257-2619.

A Look Ahead

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 Brunch is offered the public at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 21, Los Caporales, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Cost is $7.50 per person. Tea Kettle Quilters representative gives quilting tips and techniques. Guest speaker is Kathy Benson. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Sherry at 892-5990. Sponsored by the Columbia Falls Women's Connection and Stonecroft.

3 Children's Story Hour is at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 21, in the children's department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

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

3 Two-night First Aid/CPR class taught by Lynne Shoup, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 21-22, Condon Work Center. $30 fee includes instruction, manual, Red Cross certification and refreshments. Class size limited. Call 754-3137 to reserve a spot. Deadline Feb. 19.

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 Youth Suicide Coalition meets 4-5:30 p.m. Feb. 22, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Presenter will be Candace Powell of the Crisis Line and MHP. Open to public.

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 Violence Free Crisis Line presents Eve Ensler's "Vagina Monologues," 7 p.m. Feb. 23-24, KM Theatre, downtown Kalispell. Tickets available at crisis line office, 224 First Ave. E., or at the door. Proceeds go to Violence Free Crisis Line; 752-4735.

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 Kalispell Main Post Office Passport Fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 24, 350 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Photo services available. Previous passport, birth certificate or proof of citizenship, valid driver's license, or military ID required. Call 755-6450.

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 Flathead Valley High School Rodeo "Bandanas and Blue Jeans Cowboy Luau," 6 p.m. Feb. 24, Thomson's Arena, 425 Winfield Lane, Columbia Falls. Steak dinner, silent and live auctions; barrel racing and goat tail tying games for kids; Cost $12.50, adults; $7.50, kids 6-12. For reservations call 892-3032 or 756-7466 by Feb. 14.

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 Youth Service Network meets noon to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Presenter is Joel Welle of Flathead CARE and SADD. Open to public.

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.

Community forum for all residents of Whitefish School District regarding 2007-08 school year funding and updating high school facility. Call superintendent Jerry House, 862-8640; or board chairman Dave Fern, 212-0674.

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 Town hall meeting and community forum on "Bullying: What's the Connection," 6:30-9 p.m. Feb. 27, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Open to public. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

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 Race for the Readers ski and snowboard race March 4, Blacktail Mountain Ski area. Registration starts 9 a.m. Cost $10. Proceeds benefit Lakeside Reading Buddy Program. All ages welcome. Call Francois, 844-0999.

3 The Glacier Stamp Club meets March 5 in the basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Stamp trading and talk begin at 7 p.m.; the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Stamps will be sorted for Boy Scout Project. Visitors welcome. Call Gail Long, 752-6110.

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 Bigfork Elementary School kindergarten round-up 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. March 29-30. Certified birth certificates and immunization records required. Call 837-7412, ext. 321 to schedule an appointment.

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.