Today

3 Flathead County Local Emergency Planning Committee meets 1:30 p.m. Justice Center conference room, 800 S. Main, Kalispell. Updated on county's 911 emergency communications system and proposal for large scale training exercise.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by D.A. Davidson.

3 Bigfork Parks Advisory Committee meets 4 p.m. Glacier Bank of Bigfork community room.

3 Kalispell Senior Citizens Bingo Night following business meeting and potluck supper at 5 p.m., Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish or $3 toward meal. All area seniors welcome. Call 257-1598.

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

3 Helena Flats School open house 6-7 p.m. Public invited to see school's remodel and addition Call 257-2301.

3 Knights of Columbus sponsor a community outreach dinner for those in need of food and fellowship, 6-8 p.m., St. Charles Catholic Church, parish hall, 230 Baker Ave., Whitefish. Call 862-2051 or Ken Ellis, 862-5607.

3 Pam Haglund of Kalispell gives a DVD presentation on her recent three-week trip to Iran visiting a variety of cities and historical landmarks and discusses her friendly encounters with the Iranians, 6:30 p.m., West Shore Community Library, 100 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside. Public welcome.

3 Flathead Civil War Roundtable meets 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Topic is "The Neighbor's War." New members welcome. Call Ron Juno, 862-2239.

Friday

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

3 The Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m. at the Blue Canyon Grill, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Guest speaker is Erik Iverson, chairman of Montana Republican Party. Lunch available. Public invited.

3 Bet Harim Jewish Community of the Flathead Valley Sabbath potluck dinner and services lead by Rabbi Allen Secher, 6 p.m., Glacier Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 1515 Trumble Creek Road, Kalispell. Call 756-5159.

3 Two-day seminar "From Bondage to Freedom" by Rev. Jim Bass, Pastoral Care Ministry, Longview Wash. Today 7-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Country Way Church of God, on West Reserve, across fro Semitool. Free. Offering will be taken. Call 249-2834.

3 Benefit for Fortine Elementary School Library, at the school. Dinner 6 p.m.; concert 7:30 p.m. with Sarah Henderson & The Front Porch Band. Silent and bakes sale auctions. Dinner and concert tickets $10; concert only, $6, or $25 per family. Call 882-4531.

3 "Reasons for Every Season-Stepping Out Whitefish Style" dinner and dance, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Cocktails 7:30 p.m.; dinner at 8:30 p.m. Silent auction and music by The Bad Larrys. Tickets $40, available Whitefish Chamber. Carnival button is also required.

Saturday

3 Flathead-Kootenai Chapter of the Montana Wilderness Association winter tracking workshop, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kalispell Montessori Elementary School, 349 Willow Glen Dr., and Owen Sowerwine Natural Area. Call 857-2393 to sign up.

3 Flathead Audubon snowshoeing and bird watching outing along Flathead River, Glacier Park. Meet at 9:30 a.m. West Glacier Post Office. Bring snowshoes or skis, snacks and dress for weather. To sign up, call Bruce Tannehill, 862-4548.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell.

3 Mountain of Savings Coupon club meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Salvation Army Dining Room, 110 Bountiful Drive, Kalispell (near KRMC). Learn how to save on your grocery bill with manufacturer and store coupons. Cost $7 includes pizza lunch, door prizes and coupons. Public invited. Call Jennifer Turner, 885-4747.

3 St. Charles Church pie social 1-3 p.m., at the parish hall. Call Loretta Poncelet, 862-0890. All welcome.

3 10th annual Penguin Plunge today, Whitefish City Beach. Opening ceremonies noon; plunge 12:30 p.m. Pizza and awards at 1:30 p.m. at Whitefish United Methodist Church. www.somt.org.

3 Whitefish Winter Carnival Parade, 3 p.m., downtown Whitefish.

3 Red Cross public challenge certification in Adult/Infant/Child CPR, AED Professional Rescuer and Standard First Aid, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

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

3 Free non-certification CPR class for all ages, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Glacier Gateway School, in conjunction with Montana Children's Theater, perform "Robin Hood," 3 and 7 p.m., Columbia Falls High School Children's Theater. Tickets $5 each or $20 for family up to six people.

3 Sons of Norway meet 7 p.m., Buffalo Hill Terrace meeting room, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Call 257-2537.

Sunday

3 Flathead Pioneer Auto Club devoted to restoring and driving antique cars, meets 2 p.m., Flathead Electric Co-op building. Enter on north side. All visitors welcome. Call Dave Cooley, 257-4023.

Monday

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

3 Lake County Republican Women's Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Wheat Montana, Polson. Guest speaker is Gehrand Berchard. Topic will be the Republican caucus to be held on Feb. 5. Lunch available. Call 883-9209 by 11 a.m. to order.

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

3 Akatsuki Club for Anime and Manga fans ages 12 to 18, meets 4:30 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call Teen Services Librarian Martha Furman, 758-5713.

3 Rails to Trails meets 5 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks meeting room, 490 Meridian Road. All welcome. 257-1932.

3 Red Cross certified course in Standard First Aid, 6 p.m. today and Feb. 5, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Glacier Stamp Club meets in the basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Stamp trading and talk at 7 p.m.; short business meeting at 7:30 p.m. Visitors welcome. Call Gail Long, 752-6110.

3 West Valley School District meets in special session to discuss implementing bus program and awarding bus bid, 7 p.m., school library.

Tuesday

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 5 and 7, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 St. Joseph Medical Center Lap Quilt Day, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., second floor hospital conference room. Volunteers needed to help make quilts for chemotherapy patients. Lunch provided. RSVP to Kathy Klinge at All in Stitches, 883-3643; or Toni Young, 883-8251.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

3 Creston School board meets at 4:30 p.m. in the school library. Public welcome.

3 All Saints Episcopal Church Shove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 5-6:30 p.m., 2048 Conn Road, just south of Montana 40. Includes bacon, soy and regular sausage. Free. All welcome. Call 862-2863.

3 Free pancake supper Feb. 5, Shrove Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m., Episcopal Church, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Music by Razz Ma Tazz combo. Everyone welcome. An offering will be taken.

A Look Ahead

3 Children's Story Hour at 10 a.m., Feb. 6, Bigfork Branch Library. Call 837-6976.

3 Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., Feb. 6, Columbia Falls Branch Library. Call 892-5919.

3 Babies Bounce into Books storytime 10:15 a.m. Feb. 6, Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Call 758-5822.

3 Children's Story Hour at 11 a.m., Feb. 6, Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Call 758-5822.

3 Informational evening on healthy dark chocolate, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Whitefish Credit Union, 343 Central Ave., Whitefish boardroom. Several brands will be tasted. Free and open to public. Call 862-3940.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Feb. 6, Glacier Bank, Commons Way, Kalispell.

3 Babies Bounce into Books storytime 11:45 a.m. Feb. 6, Whitefish Branch Library. Call 862-6657.

3 Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets 7 p.m. Feb. 6, at the Flathead County Library meeting room in Kalispell. Scott Mincemoyer, botanist at Montana Natural Heritage Program gives a slide show presentation on, rare and Unusual Plants of the Montana Landscape."General meeting at 5:30 p.m. Free. Public welcome. Call Jen Asebrook, 863-9630.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Feb. 7, FVCC, in the blood mobile. For an appointment, call Sharon Randolph, 756-3981.

3 Children's Story Hour at 1 p.m., Feb. 7, Whitefish Branch Library. Call 862-6657.

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

3 Free Cafe Monteverde coffee tasting and talk by Karen Black, 9-11 a.m. Feb. 8, Montana Coffee Tradrs, 110 Central Ave., Whitefish.

3 Annual Valentine's Day luncheon to benefit Neighbors in Need, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 8, Eagles Lodge, basement, 37 First St. E., Kalispell. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, homemade pies and beverages. Cost $8 per person or $9 delivered. Call 752-7266 by Feb. 7 for delivery.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Feb. 8, Alpine Animal Clinic.

3 "The Perfect Mix" arts mixer celebrating volunteers of Hockaday Museum of Art and Glacier Symphony and Chorale, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Feb. 8, 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.

3 Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m., Feb. 8, at the West Valley Fire Hall. All welcome. Call Bruce at 857-3753 or Kathie, 314-4037.

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

3 Flathead Valley Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation annual banquet, 5 p.m. Feb. 9, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Games, silent and live auctions, bingo, raffles. For reservations, call Kim, 257-9110.

3 Spellebrate fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County Feb. 9, 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.

3 Valentine's Daddy-Daughter Dance 7-9 p.m. Feb. 9, 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.

3 Kalispell Elks Charity/Sweetheart's Ball 7-11 p.m. Feb. 9, 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.

3 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.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Feb. 11, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Feb. 11, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Flathead Audubon presents a program by Flathead National Forest wildlife biologist Steve Anderson on "Bird Life of Kenya," 7 p.m. Feb. 12, The Summit, Kalispell. Free. Public invited.

3 Public is invited to a free community lecture on opioid dependence treatment, 7:30 a.m., Feb. 12, Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell.

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon, Feb. 12, 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.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Feb. 12, KRMC.

3 Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 12, in the school library.

3 Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., Feb. 12, Glacier Park International Airport board room.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 13, Merlin's Information Services, Kalispell.

3 Artist to Artist brown bag lunch noon to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 13, FVCC Arts and Technology Building, room 144. Connect with the local art community. Free. All welcome. Call 756-3832.

3 Red Cross Adult/Child/Infant CPR certification training, 6 p.m. Feb. 13, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13, in the administration building boardroom.

3 Mission Mountain Audubon meets 7 p.m. Feb. 13, 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.

3 Taize Service 7 p.m. Feb. 13, Shining Mountains Church, 475 Eighth Ave. EN, Kalispell. Contemplative service or prayer, music and silence. All welcome Call 257-6539.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Feb. 14, Meadow Lake Resorts, Columbia Falls.

3 Christ Church Episcopal volunteers offer baby-sitting 5-11 p.m. Feb. 14, 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.

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

3 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.

3 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, Hergerger'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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 "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.

3 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.

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

3 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.

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

3 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.

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

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

3 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.

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

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

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

3 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.

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

3 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.

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

3 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.

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

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

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

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

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

3 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.