Today

Mosquito Control District board meets 8-9:30 a.m., Earl Bennett Building, second floor conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

Free Cafe Monteverde coffee tasting and talk by Karen Black, 9-11 a.m., Montana Coffee Traders, 110 Central Ave., Whitefish.

Annual Valentine's Day luncheon to benefit Neighbors in Need, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eagles Lodge, basement, 37 First St. E., Kalispell. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, homemade pies and beverages. Cost $8 per person or $9 delivered.

Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Alpine Animal Clinic.

Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. Lunch is $7.50. For reservations or a ride, call Bill Driver at 837-2744.

The Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Guest speakers are Homeland Security representatives. Lunch available. Public invited.

Montana Association of the Blind, Leila Proctor Memorial Chapter, hosts a sing-along, 1:30 p.m. Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. Public welcome.

"The Perfect Mix" arts mixer celebrating volunteers of Hockaday Museum of Art and Glacier Symphony and Chorale, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at the Hockaday, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets $35 for museum members and symphony season ticket holders; $40 for nonmembers; $45 at the door. Call 755-5268.

Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m., at the West Valley Fire Hall. All welcome. Call Bruce at 857-3753 or Kathie, 314-4037.

Lupus Support Group including fibromyalgia and auto-immune diseases, meets 7-9 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Topic is "Managing Your Health Information and Care." Free. Call 837-1055.

West Glacier School and Missoula Children's Theatre present "The Pied Piper," 7 p.m. at the school. $5 per person or $15 per family. Silent auction fundraiser; 888-5312.

Saturday

30th annual Cabin Fever Days today and Sunday, Coram, Martin City, Hungry Horse. Kids' sled races, noon, shuffleboard tourney 3 p.m. today. Barstool races registration 10 a.m. to noon both days, races 1 p.m. ; Kids Carnival 1 p.m.; mouse races, 4 p.m. food and craft vendors. Sumo wrestling 2:30 p.m., awards ceremony 7 p.m., Sunday. $3 event button required.

Red Cross Adult/Child/Infant CPR certification training, 9 a.m., at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Flathead Valley Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation annual banquet, 5 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Games, silent and live auctions, bingo, raffles. For reservations, call Kim, 257-9110.

Lone Pine State Park winter adult workshop series, snowshoe nature hike, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Kalispell. Park ranger and naturalist Melissa Sladek leads a fun, informational hike. Meet at Visitor Center. Call 755-2706 to register.

Spellebrate fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County, Museum at Central School, 124 Second St. E., Kalispell. Play Scrabble with teams from 1 to 3 p.m. or 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Call 257-7323 for pledge sheets and to reserve a time and table.

"Bandannas and Blue Jeans" fundraiser for Flathead Valley High School Rodeo team, 6 p.m. Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building. Tri-tip steak dinner with the trimmings. Silent and live auctions. Tickets $12.50 adults; children 6-12, $7; 6 and under free. Purchase in advance by calling Vickie Jumper, 755-7929. Tickets also available at door.

Valentine's Daddy-Daughter Dance 7-9 p.m., Linderman School gym. Cost $8 per couple or $10 per family, at the door. DJ music provided by "The Bear." Call 758-7778 pr 758-7717.

Kalispell Elks Charity/Sweetheart's Ball 7-11 p.m., at the Lodge. Music by 19-piece band Swingin' on High with B.J. Lupton. Hors- d'oeuvres and champagne. Semi-formal. Cost $20 person. Proceeds to Lodge Charity Fund. Reservations requested. Call 257-6171.

Contra Dance, Salvation Army, 110 Bountiful Dr., Kalispell. Beginner's lesson is 7:30-8 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. Cost $7 for adults; $4, teens; $13, families; 11 and younger, free. Call 758-7717 or Joe Fisher, 752-7469.

Annual Fireman's Ball, 9 p.m., Eagles Hall, Kalispell. Door prizes, auction. $2 per couple donation. Call 212-3975.

Thought

"To maintain one's ideals in ignorance is easy."

-Uta Hagen, German-born actress (1919-2004).

Sunday

30th annual Cabin Fever Days continue today, Coram, Martin City, Hungry Horse. Barstool races registration 10 a.m. to noon both days, races 1 p.m. both days; Kids Carnival 1 p.m.; mouse races, 4 p.m.; food and craft vendors; sumo wrestling 2:30 p.m.; awards ceremony 7 p.m.. $3 event button required.

John White Lecture Series presents retired Glacier Park Superintendent Mick Holm on the topic " Reflections on a Career and Glacier Park," 2:30 p.m., Feb. 10, 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.

Monday

3 Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Call 758-5822.

Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meet at noon for lunch at the Bulldog Restaurant. Meeting follows at 1 p.m. Program on "Early Land Records of Northwest Montana." For information, call Kay McDonald, 892-4579.

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

Conlins Furniture and Design Center free design seminar, "Maximize Your Room through Space Planning, 2-5:30 p.m. Call 756-1622 to reserve a space.

Valley Voices Community Choir practice is at 6 p.m. at Flathead High School.

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6-8 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Member Ed, and Angie Hill demonstrate their wood crafting. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Refreshments. Call Kathy or Sue at 756-4723.

The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

Tuesday

Flathead Audubon presents a program by Flathead National Forest wildlife biologist Steve Anderson on "Bird Life of Kenya," 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Free. Public invited.

Public is invited to a free community lecture on opioid dependence treatment, 7:30 a.m., Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell.

Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Guest speaker is Haley Beaudry, Montanan Chamber of Commerce member. No reservations required. Lunch available for $9. Call Carol Pike, 892-2072.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., KRMC.

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

3 Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., Glacier Park International Airport board room.

School District 5 and Flathead County High School district board meets at 6 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Media Center.

Bigfork Farmers' Market Cooperative meets 7 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, Bigfork. All vendors and customers welcome Call Ruby Dynneson, 755-0650 or Jackie McCoy, 982-3839.

Flathead Citizens for Paved Roads meet 7 p.m., Glacier High School, 375 Wolfpack Way. Use the main entrance.

Wednesday

3 Children's Story Hour at 10 a.m., Bigfork Branch Library. Call 837-6976.

Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Merlin's Information Services, Kalispell.

3 Babies Bounce into Books storytime at 10:15 a.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell; 758-5822.

3 Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., Columbia Falls Branch Library. Call 892-5919.

3 Children's Story Hour at 11 a.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell; 758-5822.

3 Montana Landlords Association meets 11 a.m., Perkins Restaurant, Glacier room. Guest speaker Flathead County Detective Commander Jeanne Landis will talk about child abuse. Call Marilynn, 752-2962.

3 Babies Bounce into Books storytime at 11:45 a.m., Whitefish Branch Library; 862-6657.

Lakeside Community Club meets at noon at Vista Linda in Somers. Guest speaker is Kirstin Holland, director of Flathead County Animal Shelter. Call 844-3017.

Artist to Artist brown bag lunch noon to 1:30 p.m., FVCC Arts and Technology Building, room 144. Connect with the local art community. Free. All welcome. Call 756-3832.

Kick-off celebration for 2008 Bigfork Relay for Life, 5-7 p.m. Glacier Bank, Bigfork. Food, door prizes. Register your team for early bird discount. Call Debbie Ingram, event chair, 837-6290.

Red Cross Adult/Child/Infant CPR certification training, 6 p.m., at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Marion School board meets at 6 p.m.

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

Flathead National Forest and Glacier Country Avalanche Center free basic avalanche awareness class, 6:30-8 p.m., The White Room Mountain Shop, Whitefish. No reservation needed.

Mission Mountain Audubon meets 7 p.m., Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes' Natural Resource conference room, 316 First St. E., Polson. Brian Peck will talk about " Wolves: From Mythology to Recovery." Everyone welcome.

Taize Service 7 p.m., Shining Mountains Church, 475 Eighth Ave. EN, Kalispell. Contemplative service or prayer, music and silence. All welcome Call 257-6539.

Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Slides and photos from various hikes and travels will be shown by Ed Prach and Mike Spence. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

Thursday

Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Meadow Lake Resorts, Columbia Falls.

La Leche League meeting for breast-feeding mothers, 10 a.m., Salish Kootenai College library meeting room, Pablo. All welcome. Call Lora, 406-676-3388.

The Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Free program on "Implementing an Early Return to Work Program" by Heidi Goldman of the Montana State Fund. Optional lunch $10 per person. RSVP to Celeste Hauser, 758-5478.

3 Children's Story Hour at 1 p.m., Whitefish Branch Library; 862-6657.

Anti-Valentine's Day event for teens 12-18, 4-6 p.m., basement meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Cookie decorating, music, mini-magazine making. Call Teen Services Librarian Martha Furman, 758-5713.

North Valley Music School hosts an educational music program for children, first through eighth grade with Cascade Quartet, 4 p.m., Whitefish Library Community Room. Free. All welcome. Call 862-0874.

Christ Church Episcopal, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell, will have volunteers offering baby-sitting 5-11 p.m., in the church basement for children of any age. Donations accepted to raise money for a mission trip to Uganda in June. Call Janelle, 871-5661.

Museum at Central School History Book Club meets 6:30 p.m., at the museum, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Andrew Garcia's book, "A Tough Trip Through Paradise" will be discussed. All welcome to attend. Call 756-8381.

Flathead County Road Advisory Committee meets at 7 p.m. at the Landfill Office.

A Look Ahead

Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 15, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

DREAM'N the Night Away 6 p.m. Feb. 15, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Dinner, music with B.J. Lupton's Swing'n in High Band. Proceeds benefit DREAM nonprofit organization which provides skiing opportunities for individual with disabilities. Tickets $40, available at all Montana Coffee Traders locations. Children 10 and under, $20. Call Bruce, 862-1817.

Teens in Crisis fifth annual gala dinner, "For Children, For Families," 5:30 p.m. Feb. 15, Christian Center, Kalispell. Tickets $10 adults, $5 children under 12, available KALS- Radio, Herberger's, No Doubt Realty; and at the door, first come-first served basis. Keynote speakers include Attorney General Mike McGrath and Cheryl O'Neal. Call Ron Clem, 752-3703.

Creative Memories all-day scrapbooking workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Feb. 16, FVCC Arts and Technology Building Room 122. Bring a sack lunch and stay as long as you wish. Prizes awarded. Pre-registration fee $10. Pre-registration required Call Joyce Workman, 755-4922. All welcome.

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 16, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 16, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $10 course fee. Call 863-3630 to register.

Montana Coffee Traders free coffee tasting with roaster Karen Black, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Feb. 16, Pines Cafe, Columbia Falls.

Project Linus annual Make A Blanket Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 16, Kalispell Regional Medical Center Paintbrush room. Bring your own new fabric to make a blanket for a traumatized or ill child in the Flathead Valley. Call Lauralee Scott, 854-9999.

Free public tour of Whitefish High School to publicize renovation bond issue, 5-6 p.m. Feb. 16. Call Linda Maetzold, 862-5158; or Lin Akey, 862-3747.

"The Art of Love" fundraiser 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Gourmet dinner buffet, music Don Lawrence Orchestra, silent art auction. Tickets $50 per person, at The Lodge and Samarah Gallery, Whitefish; Books West, Kalispell; or call 261-1906.

Flathead High School hosts a Community Trivia Night 7-9:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Teams up to eight. Winning team collects $200. Tickets $50 per table of eight, or $8 a person by Feb. 15, available at Main Office. Popcorn and pop included.

Swan Lake Volunteer Fire Department 30th annual Firemen's Ball, 8 p.m. Feb. 16, Swan Lake Fire Hall. Music by Roy Wilhelm. Call 886-2255.

Flathead Audubon field trip Feb. 17, to Mission Valley. Search for winter migrants and year-round denizens. Meet at 8 a.m. at Somers Park 'n' Ride at intersection of U.S. 93 and Montana 82. Bring lunch, binoculars and spotting scope. Dress accordingly. Contact Leslie Kehoe, 837-4467, to sign up. All welcome.

Evergreen Disposal will be hauling garbage per its regular schedule on President's Day, Feb. 18.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Feb. 18, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

Safe Childcare Transport: Protecting the Kids and Yourself" training program for childcare providers and Head Start personnel, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 18, FVCC Child Care Center Conference Room. Call the Nurturing Center, 756-1414.

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 19 and 21, Bigfork Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 837-4157 to register.

Kalispell Women's Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., Feb. 19, New Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Michele Paine, language arts facilitator form Kalispell schools, shares opportunities for helping with reading. Guest speaker is Judy Johnson of Martin City. Cost is $12. RSVP to Jan at 857-2467. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.

Caring for the Care Giver new support group for professional and family care givers, meets noon to 1 p.m., Feb. 19, at United Way Conference Room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Bring a brown bag lunch. Beverages provided. Free. Call Agape Home Care Inc., 755-4633.

Red Cross blood drive, 4-7 p.m., Feb. 19, Lakeside Community Chapel.

Red Cross new volunteer orientation 6-10 p.m. Feb. 19, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Cost $52. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Flathead Valley Chapter Trout Unlimited meets 7 p.m. Feb. 19, Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Bonnie Ellis presents a program on "The Ever-Changing Food Web of Flathead Lake." Public invited.

Flathead Democratic Party meets 7 p.m. Feb. 19, KM Theatre, 40 Second St., E., Kalispell. Call 862-4942.

St. Matthew's School preschool and kindergarten Roundup 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 1:30-3 p.m. Feb. 20. Call Principal Gene Boyle, 752-6303.

Columbia Falls Women's Connection brunch, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 20, Los Caporales Restaurant, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Cost $7.50 per person. Author Tricia Goyer will present. Guest speaker is Judy Johnson of Martin City. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Feb. 20, Flathead Electric Cooperative, Kalispell.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Feb. 21, Libby VFW.

Glacier Institute sponsors a free lecture by Ken Thomasma on native storytelling, 7-8:30 p.m., Feb. 21, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Public welcome.

Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Feb. 22, Kalispell Elks.

Missoula Children's Theatre and PLUK's (Parents Let's Unite for Kids) sixth annual Kids Theatre event, "The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22, 2 p.m. Feb. 23, Glacier High School Theater, Kalispell. Tickets $15 family (two adults, two children); $7 adults; $5 seniors; $3 students.

Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer course, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 23, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

John White Lecture Series presents Montana Water Management Bureau Chief Rich Moy on the topic, "Impacts of British Columbia Mining on Glacier Park and the Flathead Basin," 2:30 p.m., Feb. 24, 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.

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 25 and 26, St. John's Hospital, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 406-293-0100 to register.

Youth Service Network meets at noon Feb. 25, at The Summit, Kalispell. Mark Leitzel, counselor and consultant of Two Rivers Center for Holistic Counseling and Healing Arts presents on "The Practice of Excellence."Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Feb. 25, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by Lions Club.

Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR and AED, 6-10 p.m. Feb. 25, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Feb. 26, Eureka Baptist Church.

Red Cross certified course in Standard First Aid, 6-10 p.m. Feb. 26, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Feb. 27, Three Rivers Bank, Meridian Road, Kalispell.

Free public tour of Whitefish High School to publicize renovation bond issue, 2-3 p.m. Feb. 27. Call Linda Maetzold, 862-5158; or Lin Akey, 862-3747.

Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 28, West Kootenai Church.

Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 29, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flathead County 30th annual Select Dinner and Auction, March 1, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Theme is "Roaring 20s." Tickets, $150 per couple, available by calling 752-0092.

Salish Kootenai College Career Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 4, Joe McDonald Health Education Center. Spaghetti lunch at noon for registrants. Call 406-275-4824.

Free public tour of Whitefish High School to publicize renovation bond issue, 4-7 p.m. March 5. Call Linda Maetzold, 862-5158; or Lin Akey, 862-3747.

Glacier Institute sponsors a free lecture by Dan Casey on songbirds and raptors, 7-8:30 p.m., March 6, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Public welcome.

Free public tour of Whitefish High School to publicize renovation bond issue, 6-7 p.m. March 13. Call Linda Maetzold, 862-5158; or Lin Akey, 862-3747.

Glacier Institute sponsors a free lecture by Rick Graetz, "Sights of Montana, 7-8:30 p.m., March 20, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Public welcome.

Great Rockies Sportshow March 7-9, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell.

School District 5 Kindergarten Enrollment Day, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 9, Flathead County Health Department. Call Patty Fisher, enrollment clerk, 751-3430.

Artist to Artist brown bag lunch noon to 1:30 p.m. March 12, FVCC Arts and Technology Building, room 144. Connect with the local art community. Free. All welcome. Call 756-3832.

Youth Service Network meets at noon March 24, at The Summit, Kalispell. Ron Clem, author and founder of Teens in Crisis, will discuss his work to assist teens and their families fight drug addiction. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

Artist to Artist brown bag lunch noon to 1:30 p.m. April 9, FVCC Arts and Technology Building, room 144. Connect with the local art community. Free. All welcome. Call 756-3832.

Youth Service Network meets at noon April 28, at The Summit, Kalispell. Paulette Lawrence, support specialist will discuss her work with the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Program through the Health Department. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

School District 5 Spring Enrollment for new students, grades1-8, May 1, 233 First Ave. E., above Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call Patty Fisher, enrollment clerk, 751-3430.

Valley Voices Community Choir spring concert, May 17, Glacier High School.

Youth Service Network meets at noon May 19, at The Summit, Kalispell. Staff and students of the Center for restorative Youth Justice will talk about their programs, culture and attitudes in Flathead Valley. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

Kalispell Relay for Life June 20-21, Flathead High School Legends Field. Call Joni McKiernan, 261-0184, or Shana Baccari, 752-6287.

School District 5 Fall Enrollment for new students, grades K-8, Aug. 1, 233 First Ave. E., above Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call Patty Fisher, enrollment clerk, 751-3430.