Today

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., 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 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board meets at 5:30 p.m., Kalispell Junior High School Library Media Center.

3 Lakeside Community Council meets 7 p.m. Water Works Building, Bierney Creek Road. Open to public.

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 Flathead Business Group, a networking group that provides referrals for quality products and services, meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. Call Rod Leese, 755-9781.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., 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., 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., at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 FVCC Local Topics/Global Issues film series presents a slide show presentation by Michael Evans about the international Footsbarn Traveling Theatre, noon to 1 p.m., Blake Hall board room. Discussion will follow. Free and the public is welcome to attend. Call Gerda Reeb at 756-3945.

Thursday

3 Whitefish Forum present a 55-minute DVD titled, "The Next Industrial Revolution-How industries can transform themselves to work with nature and enhance profitability," 7 p.m. Whitefish Library Community Room. Everyone welcome. Call 862-1629.

Friday

3 Trinity Lutheran Church hosts a two-day Biblically based marriage/relationship enrichment seminar and video conference, "Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage," 7-10 p.m.; and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 3, with lunch. Childcare both days included. Cost $10 per person. Call Carol Ortel, 892-1588, or 270-4420.

3 Whitefish Winter Carnival Night of Stars 7:30 p.m., 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, today and Feb. 3, Stumptown Ice Den. Call 863-2477.

Saturday

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

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

3 Penguin Plunge 12:30 p.m., 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., St. Charles Catholic Church.

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

3 Red Cedar Circle hosts Northwest Coast Native Winter Ceremonies from noon to 9 p.m., today; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Bohemian Grange Hall, Whitefish. Ancient songs, dances, healing ceremonies. Traditional feast and potlatch. Admission by donation. All welcome. Call Jill Fanning, 862-8070; or Laurel Emert, 863-9685.

3 Sons of Norway Fedraheimen Lodge meets 5 p.m., at the lodge, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call Charlie Phillips, 257-2537.

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

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

3 "Rural Routes-Faces and Voices of Agriculture in Flathead Valley," a multi-media exhibit, opens at 7:30 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Live music by Blue Smoke until 10 p.m.

Thought

"It is the tragedy of the world that no one knows what he doesn't know - and the less a man knows, the more sure he is that he knows everything." n Joyce Cary, English author (1888-1957).

Sunday

3 Whitefish Winter Carnival pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 4, Whitefish Moose Lodge. $7.

3 Red Cedar Circle hosts Northwest Coast Native Winter Ceremonies from noon to 4 p.m., Bohemian Grange Hall, Whitefish. Ancient songs, dances, healing ceremonies. Traditional feast and potlatch. Admission by donation. All welcome. Call Jill Fanning, 862-8070; or Laurel Emert, 863-9685.

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

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 Lake County Republican Women meet noon to 1 p.m., Wheat Montana, Polson. Guest speaker Kathy Newgard, Lake County Elections administrator. Topic is ""Effects of late voter registration on the elections office."

3 FVCC Multicultural Series presentation at noon, Blake Hall board room. 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." Free and open to public. Call Gerda Reeb, 756-3945.

3 Valley Voices Community Choir spring semester begins tonight. Come at 5:30 p.m. for sign-up and music distribution, Stillwater Christian School Music Room, 1251, Willow Glen Dr., Kalispell. All teens and adults of all abilities welcome. Call Joan Lundy, 257-3046; or Dorothy Kendall, 752-0353.

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.; the regular meeting and election of officers at 7:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Call Gail Long, 752-6110.

A Look Ahead

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 6 and 8, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

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

3 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6, 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. Feb. 6 at Somers Middle 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 Children's Story Hour is at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 7 in the children's department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

3 Soroptimist International of Bigfork fifth annual "Champagne, Chocolate & You - An Affair to Remember," fundraiser, 5 to 7 p.m., Feb. 7, 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. Feb. 7, 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. Feb. 7 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 Republican Central Committee meets 7 p.m. Feb. 8, 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., 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 Bigfork Middle School hosts a Valentine's Dinner and Fun Night 6-8 p.m. Feb. 9 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, 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 Rocky Mountain rollers Good Sams RV Club Valentine party, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 10, 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. Feb. 10, 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., 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. Special guest performer, Nick LaRoche. Tickets $20, $12 bleachers, $8 standing. Children 7 and under free. Call 862-3501.

3 Flathead Pioneer Auto Club meets 2 p.m., Feb. 11, Flathead Electric Co-op building. Enter on north side. All visitors welcome. Call Greg Maroney, 751-4467.

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 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Feb. 12, 141 Interstate Lane, behind JoAnn Fabrics, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Flathead Audubon meets 7 p.m. Feb. 12, The Summit, Kalispell. Program is "Three Rivers Journey: The Yukon's Great Boreal Wilderness." Free. Public invited.

3 Public is invited to a free community lecture with Barney Stucker on "Adolescents and Alcohol Abuse, 7:30 a.m., Feb. 13, Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell.

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 13, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Center for Restorative Youth Justice volunteer training Feb. 28-29. Call 257-7400.

3 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.