Today

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., at the Elks, 1820 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Call David Barnes at 257-6474 for an appointment.

3 Flathead Building Association "Raise the Roof" public social, 5:30 p.m., Anderson's Masonry, 16 Woodland Dr., Kalispell. Refreshments and raffles. Call 752-2422.

3 Flathead National Forest hosts an open house 4-7 p.m., WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell. Information about forest's strategy to manage recreation sites including campgrounds, cabins, trailheads, river access facilities, and more. Formal presentation, 5:30 p.m. Call 758-5252.

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

3 ETHIC, Encouraging The Homeownership Ideals for Communities, offers a Homebuyers Certified Education Course for new or experienced buyers on budgeting, credit, loan and mortgage types and more, 6 to 8:30 p.m., 25 and 30, FVCC. Registration fee $15 per household. For reservations call 756-3832.

3 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board meets at 6 p.m., Somers Middle School, 315 School Addition Road, Somers.

3 Whitefish PTA honors winners of the Reflections Contest, 6 p.m. O'Shaughnessy Center, followed by a dessert reception from 7-8 p.m.

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 Books and Knits, 7 p.m. Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Sit, knit and enjoy hot tea while librarians Jocelyne Bodden and Martha Furman recommend winter reading material. Call 758-5713.

3 Body Image 2007 presented by Linda Fredenberg, registered dietitian and Barbi f, motivational coach. Learn skills for coping with stress, and nutritional awareness. Call The Summit, 751-4500.

Wednesday

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

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 Senator Max Baucus' representative, Kirby Campbell-Rierson will hold office 3:30-5 p.m., Libby City Hall.

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.

3 Free, no-obligation homebuyer workshop sponsored by the Flathead Home Team LLC., 6:30 p.m., Whitefish Library Community Room. Seating is limited. Call 862-1000.

3 Human Rights Film Series presents "The Concrete Revolution," a film about the cost of creating "New China" for the 2008 Olympics, 7 p.m., FVCC Blake Hall. Discussion to follow, lead by Richard Smith. Free. All invited. Parental discretion advised.

Thursday

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., at the bloodmobile at Lowe's, Kalispell.

3 Kalispell Regional Medical Center hosts a presentation by Hal Joseph on "Diabetes: A New Chronic Approach to an Old Chronic Illness." Lunch at noon, followed by program 12:30-1:30 P.M., Paintbrush Room, KRMC. At 5:30 p.m. Joseph gives a presentation at The Summit, Kalispell. Public welcome. Call 751-5454.

3 Flathead County Library board meets at 3 p.m. at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Contact Kim Crowley, library director, at 758-5826.

3 Somers School board Policy Committee meets at 4 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

3 Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m. Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. All area seniors welcome. Call 257-1598.

3 New Kalispell Toastmasters Club meets 6:30-7:30 p.m., Perkins Restaurant. Public invited. Call Catherine, 755-4884.

3 The public is invited to meet students from Chile, Peru, Brazil and other countries who are working at Big Mountain this winter, 7 p.m. Whitefish branch of Flathead County Library. Call 862-1629.

Friday

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., at the bloodmobile, Wal-Mart, Kalispell.

3 Whitefish Winter Carnival Skijoring competition, registration 5-8 p.m. tonight, Blue Moon Bar; competition noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 27, Whitefish Airport; calcutta 6 p.m. Great Northern Bar; competition noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 28, Whitefish Airport, followed by awards ceremony.

Thought

"The trouble is that hardly anybody in America goes to bed angry at night." n George J. Stigler, American economist (1911-1991).

3 Hockaday Museum in Kalispell hosts a ceremonial opening of the Traveling Medicine Show education trunks, 5:30-8 p.m. Blackfeet artists will be on hand. Traditional food, dance and song. Members free; visitors, $5.

3 Boomers Singles Group dinner, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell, Fireside Room. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner buffet 7 p.m.; meeting 8 p.m. Cost $20. Call Marla at 752-1467 for reservations. All singles welcome.

3 Screening of "The Education of Shelby Knox" a film that focuses on a Lubbock, Texas, teen's choices between sex education versus abstinence, 7 p.m. KM Theater, Kalispell. Suggested donation $3.

Saturday

3 Ninth annual Winterfest, Somers/Lakeside and Blacktail Mountain Ski Area. Pancake breakfast 7-10 a.m. Lakeside Chapel, $5 per person or $15 per family; Blacktail Mountain pancake breakfast 8:30-11 a.m.

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

3 Fifth annual Family Cup Ski and Snowboard races at Blacktail Mountain. Registration 9 a.m. Races begin at noon. Awards ceremony 4:30 p.m. Free sleigh rides 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 844-3715.

3 Winterfest snowmobile poker run 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Lake Mary Ronan to Blacktail Mountain, call 849-5483; sporting clays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Somers, call Tom or Rex Brown at 857-3306; snow golf 1-3 p.m. call Breeze or Savannah at 844-3625

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the bloodmobile, Borders, Kalispell.

3 Human Rights Film Series presents "The Concrete Revolution," a film about the cost of creating "New China" for the 2008 Olympics, 2 p.m., Whitefish Branch Library Community Room. Free. All invited. Parental discretion advised.

3 Whitefish Winter Carnival Skijoring competition noon to 4 p.m., Whitefish Airport; calcutta 6 p.m. Great Northern Bar; competition noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Whitefish Airport, followed by awards ceremony.

3 Whitefish Winter Carnival disco party, 9 p.m., Bierstube, Big Mountain. Button required. $3 with disco clothes; prizes for best costume.

Sunday

3 Whitefish Winter Carnival Skijoring competition noon to 4 p.m., Whitefish Airport, followed by awards ceremony.

3 John White Lecture Series presents radio personality and journalist, G. George Ostrom on the topic, "Mining and Oil Exploration in Northwest Montana," 2 p.m., Jan. 28, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets $7.50 for museum members; $10 for non-members. 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 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Jan. 30, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 406-293-0100 to register.

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, 1-4 p.m., West Valley School.

3 Flathead Family Planning Program "Growing Up Male Workshop" 5:30-8:30 p.m., Flathead City-County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Cost $20 per family includes dinner. Pre-registration required. Seating limited. Call 751-8150.

A Look Ahead

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Jan. 30, Polson Methodist Church.

3 Flathead Chapter of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation meet 2:30 p.m. Jan. 30, Community United Methodist Church, Bigfork. Topic is "Two Worlds at Two-Medicine." Public welcome. Call 756-8992 or 755-3224.

3 Children's Story Hour is at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 31, in the children's department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Jan. 31, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage First Home Workshop 5:30-6:16 p.m.; followed by Wealth Building Workshop 6:15-7 p.m. Jan. 31, South Field Tower, 1830 Third Ave. E., third floor conference room. Free. Call 756-4090.

3 Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Whitefish Winter Carnival Night of Stars 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Tickets $35 at The Lodge and Whitefish Chamber of Commerce. Dinner, silent auction, live music by Swinging on High Band. Dress as your favorite movie start.

3 Whitefish Winter Carnival international hockey tournament, Feb. 2-3, Stumptown Ice Den. Call 863-2477.

3 Whitefish Winter Carnival Kiddie Carnival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 3, Central School gym.

3 Whitefish Winter Carnival Golden Jammers play live music, noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 3, Golden Agers Center. Lunch available.

3 Penguin Plunge 12:30 p.m. Feb. 3, City Beach on Whitefish Lake. Fundraiser for Special Olympics. Registration 10 a.m. Call Judy Gephart, 863-8888.

3 St. Charles Pie Social 1 p.m. Feb. 3, St. Charles Catholic Church.

3 Whitefish Winter Carnival Grand Parade, 3 p.m. Feb. 3, downtown Whitefish. To register, call Angie Meehan, 862-2652. Yeti Sk8 Jam follows parade. All ages welcome. Call 862-2208. Battle of the Bands, free live music in Whitefish taverns.

3 Whitefish Winter Carnival Torchlight Parade, 7 p.m. Feb. 3, Big Mountain.

3 Elks third annual Sportsman's Dinner, 7 p.m. Feb. 3, at the lodge, 1820 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Public welcome.

3 Whitefish Winter Carnival pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Whitefish Moose Lodge. $7.

3 Whitefish Winter Carnival Nordic Ski Race, 1 p.m. Feb. 4, Whitefish Lake Golf Course.

3 29th annual Cabin Fever Days, Feb. 9-11, 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.

3 The Glacier Stamp Club meets in the basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Stamp trading and talk begin at 7 p.m. Feb. 5; the regular meeting and election of officers at 7:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Call Gail Long, 752-6110.

3 Kila School board meets at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the school.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Feb. 7, 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 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., Feb. 8, Kalispell branch of Flathead County Library, Community Room. Free. All invited. Parental discretion advised.

3 Annual Valentine's Day Lunch to benefit Neighbors in Need, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 9, Eagles Lodge basement, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, homemade pies, beverages. Cost $8 per person. Delivery available if ordered by Feb. 8. Call 755-7266. All welcome.

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., Feb. 10, 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. Feb. 10, Stumptown Ice Den, on Wisconsin Ave. Tickets $20, $12 bleachers, $8 standing. Children 7 and under free. Call 862-3501.

3 Red Cedar Circle meets 5:45 p.m. Feb. 11, at Donnalee's, 1720 Second. St. E., Whitefish. Potluck at 5 p.m. Healing through stories, ancient spiritual practices. All welcome. Call 863-9412.

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

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

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

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

Big Brother Big Sisters Select Dinner and Auction, March 3. Call 752-0092.

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.