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• Cross country ski workshop 9 a.m. to noon, Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Instructor Maggie Doherty. Cost $10. To register, call Mary Beth Pendley, 755-2706, ext. 2

• Penguin Plunge, Whitefish City Beach. Registration 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Plunge at noon. Free shuttle bus from O'Shaughnessy Center to beach, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fundraiser for Special Olympics. Call Judy, 863-8888; Officers Scott Warnell or Michelle O/Neil, 758-7780; or 1-800-242-6846.

• Whitefish Winter Carnival Kiddie Carnival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Middle School Gym, at Second and Spokane Avenues; St. Charles Church pie social and raffle, noon to 2:30 p.m., 230 Baker Ave. Pie $2.50 a slice; Grand Parade, 3 p.m., downtown Whitefish. All events Feb. 7.

• Yeti Snowskate Jam, 10 and under and beginners from 1-3 p.m.; intermediate, advanced and expert skaters at 4:30 p.m., Kiddie Park at Fifth and Baker Avenue, Whitefish. Call Linda Hobbs, 862-3303.

• Whitefish Golden Agers, 121 Second St. E., and American Cancer Society fundraiser, 4-7 p.m. Play bunco. Homemade soup or chili meal available with roll, cookie and hot beverage, $5 per person; $20 per family of five or more; pre-schoolers eat free. Proceeds benefit senior center and Cancer Society. All welcome. Call 862-4953.

• Mardi Gras, 5:30 p.m., Kwa Taq Nuk Ballroom, Polson. Live and silent auction, dinner and dancing. Proceeds benefit Boys and Girls Club; 406-676-5437.

• Torchlight Parade and fireworks, 7 p.m. Whitefish Mountain Resort.

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

Sunday

• Whitefish Winter Carnival Rotary Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Moose Lodge, 230 W. 10th St. $7 per person; 862-3501.

• John White Lecture Series presents Will Hammerquist speaking on the topic, "Glacier Beyond One Hundred - What Does the Next Century Hold for Glacier National Park?" 2:30 p.m., 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.

• Former U.S. ambassador Mark Johnson gives a presentation on "The Palestine-Israel Crisis: The Lesson of the Scorpion and the Tortoise," 3 p.m. Community United Methodist Church, 750 Electric Ave., Bigfork. Public welcome.

• A former Oakland motorcycle gang member gives an inspirational presentation, 6:30 p.m., Valley Victory Church, 315 E. Evergreen Dr., Kalispell. All welcome. Call 257-6523.

Monday

• Flathead County Animal Shelter advisory board meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Flathead County Health Department second floor conference room, 1035 First Ave. W. Public welcome.

• Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meet at noon at Scotty's Restaurant, Kalispell. Program will be on Abraham Lincoln. Call Cathy Lane, 755-6048.

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

• AARP Driver Safety class, 2:30-4:30 p.m. today and Feb. 10, Buffalo Hill Terrace, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 752-9612.

• Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6-8 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Strategies for fostering good social relationships to be discussed. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Refreshments. Call Kathy or Sue at 756-4723.

• Somers Rural Fire District board meets, 6 p.m., Lakeside Fire Station 125 Bills. Road.

• Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Research wildlife biologist Lisa Bate will present "The Wild Life in Dead Trees." Public welcome. Free.

• Glacier Kiwanis fourth annual High School Jazz Concert, 7 p.m. Feb. 9, Columbia Falls High School auditorium. Jazz bands from Columbia Falls Flathead and Glacier High Schools perform. Tickets from Kiwanis members and at door, $5 adults; $3 students.

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

• Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

Tuesday

• Public is invited to a free community lecture on "Current Service Options' in school-based mental health programs, 7:30 a.m., Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell.

• Red Cross blood drive noon to 4 p.m., Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

• Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Guest speaker is Susie Burch. No reservations required. Lunch available for $10. Call Carol Pike, 892-2072.

• Lyn Tysdal, American Indian Education Foundation manager, provides information and a work shop on Foundation scholarships, noon to 1 p.m. Blake Hall foyer, FVCC, Kalispell. Open to public. Call Mick Stemborski, 756-3945.

• Citizens Advisory Committee for Flathead County Library Facilities meets at 4 p.m. Main Library, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.

• Kila School board meets at 5:15 p.m.

• Swan River School board meets 5:30 p.m.

• Free community Reiki share, 5:30-7:15 p.m., Whitefish Bodytalk Center. Call 862-2608.

• 2009 Kalispell Relay for Life committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. First National Bank, Kalispell. Everyone welcome. Call Joni McKiernan, 261-0184.

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

• Mission Mountain Audubon presents a program by Pat Jamieson on "Bison for the Future, 7 p.m., Polson City Library meeting room. Free. Public welcome.

• The documentary film, "Life in Occupied Palestine" by Anna Baltzer of the International Women's Peace Service, will be shown at 7 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Free. Public welcome.

• Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., school conference room. Call Tonnie Decker, 257-2301.

• Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 N. Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call 752-1297.

Wednesday

• Montana Landlords Association meets for lunch off the menu, 11 a.m.; followed by business meeting at noon, Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. Call Georgia, 756-1265.

• The Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Kristin Donahue speaks on topic, "Talking When It's Tough." Program free. Optional lunch $10 for members and first-time guests; $15 for guests after first visit. RSVP to Deb Broadbent, 756-4233.

• FVCC Multicultural Affairs Program free presentation by Pat Pezzelle on law enforcement training in Third World countries, noon to 1 p.m. Blake Hall Board Room. Open to public. Call Mick Stemborski, 756-3945.

• Flathead Local Advisory Council on Mental Health meets today at The Summit, Kalispell. From 12:30-1 p.m. is social time; 1-2:30 p.m. meeting. Wendy Doely, executive director of Flathead Community Health Center, will speak about the medical and dental needs of Flathead County. Public welcome. Call Boyd Roth, 471-4483.

• Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Kwa Tuk Nuk Resort, Polson.

• "Finding Joy in Change" local educational group meets at 1 p.m., Whitefish Senior Citizens Center, 121 Second St. Topic is "Living off the Grid" on affordable, alternative power for your home. All ages welcome. Lunch available- RSVP at 862-4923. For information, call Lyn Hendrix, 863-9425.

• FVCC Multicultural Affairs Program free presentation by Kate O'Brien on permaculture principles and designing sustainable habits, 6-7:30 p.m., Blake Hall Board Room. Open to public. Call Mick Stemborski, 756-3945.

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

• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Nick Fucci presents images of his recent expedition in Costa Rica. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

Thursday

• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bigfork Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 837-4157.

• Flathead City-County Board of Health workshop 10:30 a.m. to 1p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.

• Nonprofit Development Partnership hosts a free interactive brown bag seminar by Kari Gabriel of Flathead CARE titled, "Attracting Volunteers across the Generations," 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Museum at Central School, Kalispell.

• Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Big Mountain Day Lodge; sponsored by Big Mountain Fire Department.

• Flathead County Library hosts an Anti-Valentine's Day Party for teens 12-18, 4-6 p.m., main branch basement meeting room, Kalispell. Dance Dance Revolution, chocolate, compete for a giant jar of candy and more. Call Martha Furman, 758-5713.

• Museum at Central School History Book Club meets 6:30 p.m., 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. John Taliaferro's book, "Charles M. Russell: The Life and Legend of America's Cowboy Artist" will be discussed. All welcome to attend. Call 756-8381.

• Glacier Babies Workshop 7-8:30 p.m., Kalispell Library downstairs meeting room. Learn to sign with your baby. Call Lisa Stucky, 471-9231.

• Flathead Valley IONS (Institute of Noetic Sciences' meets 7 p.m., Bohemian Grange, behind Coffee Traders, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish. Presentations by Sara Bonds on Reiki and craniosacral treatments, and by Aaron ZumMallen on orthobionomy. All welcome. Donations requested. Call 862-9591 or 862-7711.

• Flathead Valley Fibromyalgia Support group meets at 7 p.m. at The Summit. Call Jerry at 253-7228.

• Kila-Smith Lake Community Development begins its 2009 Lecture Series, 7-9 p.m. Kila School gym. Dave Wallace will highlight wildlife restoration projects in the Northwest. Free. Refreshments. Call 752-2125.

Friday

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative sponsors two Child Find Screenings, for children age 5 and younger with suspected disabilities, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at West Valley School and Somers Middle School. To make an appointment call Amber, 257-1857.

• Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Meadow Lake Resort.

• Schwan's will have a large variety of their food for sale in the Columbia Falls High School foyer beginning at 2 p.m., for the public to purchase as a fundraiser for CFHS basketball coach Cary Finberg's brother, Craig Finberg, who is battling pancreatic cancer.

• Bigfork High School's senior government class hosts a child and corn bread feast during the girls' and boys' basketball games, to raise money for upcoming trip to Washington, D.C.

• 31st annual Cabin Fever Days fundraiser, today through Feb. 15, in the Canyon area. Barstool ski races 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 14-15, Martin City. Kids Carnival 1 p.m. Feb. 14, Head Start, Martin City. Activities and live music at various venues in Hungry Horse and Coram throughout weekend. A $3 Cabin Fever Days button required for all events. Call 387-9971; 387-4888; 387-9922.

• Annual Neighbors in Need Valentine's Day luncheon 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Northridge Lutheran Church, Kalispell. Menu includes spaghetti, garden salad, garlic bread, homemade pie and beverage. Cost $8 per person, or $9 delivered. Order for delivery by call 752-7266 by Feb. 11.

• Humane Society of Northwest Montana "Love for a Lifetime" pet adoption event, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Feb. 14, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Refreshments, reduced adoption fees. Call 752-7297.

• Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. For reservations, call Bill Driver at 837-2744.

• Kalispell Parks and Recreation Valentine's Dance, 7-9 p.m., Laser School, (formerly Linderman) 124 Third Ave. E. Music, snacks, door prizes. Tickets at the door, $10 per couple; $15 per family.

• Lupus Support Group including fibromyalgia and auto-immune diseases, meets 7-9 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Free. All welcome Call 837-1055.

A Look Ahead

• Winter market craft and vendor show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 14, Whitefish Mountain Mall.

• Humane Society of Northwest Montana "Love for a Lifetime" pet adoption event, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 14, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Refreshments, reduced adoption fees. Call 752-7297.

• Lone Pine State Park Craft Corner for children 8 and up and adults, 11 a.m. to noon, Feb. 14, Visitor Center, Kalispell. Program on "Fused Plastic Bag Valentines." $3 fee to cover materials. Call Mary Beth Pendley, 755-2706, ext. 2.

• Rocky Mountain Rollers Chapter Good Sams Club meets for lunch, 11:30 a.m. Feb. 14, Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. All interested in RV travel or camping are welcome. Call JoAnn and Les Fredenberg, 892-3179. RSVP by Feb. 10.

• 14th annual Alpine Artisans Wine and Chocolate Social and art auction 1-4 p.m. Feb. 15, Lindey's Prime Steakhouse, Seeley Lake. Tickets $10 advance; $12 at door, includes glass of wine, hors d'oeuvres, desserts. Call Martha Swanson, 406-793-5706.

• Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon Feb. 16 at the Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Lunch $11. Polly Nikoliasen speaks on the topic, "Living through the Depression." Public welcome. Call Pamala Kasperson, 837-4428.

• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Feb. 16, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• History is Posh (HIP) local history group meets 4 p.m. Feb. 16, Whipps Building, second floor, 301 S. Main. Use north entrance on Third Street. Public welcome. Call 837-2459.

• Kalispell Women's Connection buffet luncheon and spring fashion show, 11:30 a.m., Feb. 17, 301 W. Wyoming, Kalispell. Guest speaker is Joy Swafford of Hungry Horse. Cost is $10.50. RSVP to Rosaine at 257-8098 or Jan at 857-2467. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.

• Red Cross blood drive, 3-7 p.m., Feb. 17, Lakeside Community Chapel

• AARP Driver Safety class, 5:30-10 p.m. Feb. 17, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

• Free lecture on "Depression and Sleep Disorders, 5:30-7:15 p.m. Feb. 17, Whitefish Bodytalk Center. Call 862-2608.

• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Feb. 18, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Topic is on the preschool fair. Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

• Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife board meets at 10 a.m. Feb. 18, Polson City Library. Agenda is cooperative reinforcement efforts. Call 883-2888.

• Red Cross blood drives Feb. 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; noon to 3 p.m. Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell; sponsored by U.S. Bank and the Red Lion.

• Columbia Falls Women's Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Feb. 18, North Valley Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Guest speakers are Cindy Branch, editor of Montana Woman magazine, and Joy Swafford of Hungry Horse. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

• Edward Jones investment representative Tom Kerr offers a free seminar on how to handle employer-sponsored retirement plans, at noon and 5:30 p.m. Feb. 18, 1645 U.S. 93 S., Suite G., Kalispell. RSVP to Kris, 755-4145, by Feb. 15.

• "Changing Your Cholesterol Numbers … with Food Choices' lecture, noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 18, The Summit, Kalispell. Fee $10. Call 751-4500 to pre-register.

• Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets Feb. 18 at Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Enter through northwest door. Business meeting at 5:30 p.m.; slide show at 7 p.m. Kay Izlar discusses "Whitebark Pine Seedling Survival for Rocky Mountain Plantings." Free. Public welcome. Call Betty at 892-0129.

• Olduvai Forum meets 7 p.m. Feb. 18, Clementine's, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. The 2008 Adolfo Doring documentary "Blind Spot" on Peak Oil phenomenon will be shown Coffee and tea provided. Donations appreciated. All welcome. Call Jeffrey Funk, 837-4208.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Feb. 19, Libby VFW.

3 Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., Feb. 19, Glacier Park International Airport board room. A master plan update workshop begins at 9:30 a.m.

• 2009 Winter Winefest fundraiser for the SNOW bus, 6-9 p.m. Feb. 19, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Silent auction. Tickets $40. Call 862-2900 or 862-5301.

• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 20, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Flathead Municipal Airport Authority conducts a public information workshop regarding their 20-year development plan, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 20, Glacier Park International Airport, in terminal across from baggage claim. Public input welcome.

• Lighthouse Christian Home fourth annual fundraising event, 7-9:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Live music with 18-piece Swingin' On High Band, live and silent auctions, dessert buffet. Tickets $30, single; $200, table of eight, available at Mountain West Banks, Glacier Bank of Bigfork and Super 1 Stores; or call 857-3276.

• WealthMasters finance course based on Biblical principles 6-9 p.m. Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 21, Whitefish Church of the Nazarene, 1125 Seventh St. E. Cost $15 to cover materials. Call Joe or Linda Coco at 862-2288 to register.

• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group chili feed, 6:30-8 p.m., Feb. 20, Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. Child care is not available. Call Marylane Pannell, 257-5793.

• Sunburst Foundation of Eureka presents "Men of Worth," in concert, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Lincoln County High School, featuring Donnie Macdonald and James Keigher performing Scottish and Irish music. Tickets $12, adults; $5, students; $30, families. A dinner catered by Espinoza's available at 6 p.m. in high school commons area, $8 per person; reservations recommended. Call 406-297-0197.

• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 21, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3630.

• Northwest Montana Wedding and Event Professionals seventh annual Wedding and Event Exposition, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 21, Trade Center, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Show pricing on event packages. Concessions available. Public invited. Tickets $3 at the door.

• Glacier Babies hosts a Doula Tea, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 21, Kalispell Library, downstairs meeting room. Call Lisa Stucky, 471-9231.

• Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County annual "Spellebrate" fundraiser, 1-3 p.m. or 3:30-5:30 p.m., Feb. 21, Museum at Central School, Kalispell.

• Flathead Crop Circle community sustainability group through gardening meets 6-7 p.m., Feb. 21, JD Morrell's, Hutton Ranch Plaza, Kalispell. Call Siana, 257-3299.

• Back Country Horsemen new membership drive and complementary dinner, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21, Swan Hall, at corner of Montana 83 and Swan River School, east of Bigfork. Doors open 6 p.m. Everyone welcome. Call Tug, 249-0519.

• 2009 Flathead Grizzly Scholarship Poker Tournament Feb. 22, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Registration at noon; play begins 1 p.m. $150 per person; limited to 50 players. Proceeds benefit Grizzly Scholarship Association. Call Susan Munsinger, 212-8298.

• John White Lecture Series presents wildlife consultant Brian Peck who will give a presentation on wolf mythology and recovery in Montana, 2:30 p.m., Feb. 22, 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.

• Special Olympics Parade of Athletes 4 p.m. Feb. 22, Whitefish Depot Park. Public welcome.

• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 23, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.

• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Feb. 23, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• Salish Kootenai College Career Services, Lake County Job Service Career/Job Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 24, Joe McDonald Health and Wellness Center. Workshops 10:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. Everyone welcome. Call Terri Cordier, 406-275-4824; Ellie McLeod, 406-275-4825; Todd Erickson 406-883-7885.

• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Feb. 24, Our Lady of Mercy, Eureka.

• Kalispell Episcopal Church, 215 Third Ave. E., hosts a free pancake supper 5:30-7 p.m. on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 24. Music by Razz Ma Tazz combo. Free. All welcome.

• Free meditation, 5:30-7:15 p.m. Feb. 24, Whitefish Bodytalk Center. Call 862-2608.

• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 to 11 a.m., and 1-3 p.m. Feb. 25, Polson Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.

• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 25, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• "Finding Joy in Change" local educational group meets at 1 p.m., Whitefish Senior Citizens Center, 121 Second St. Lyn Hendrix talks about "Early Planting from Seeds and Container Sprouting." All ages welcome. Lunch available- RSVP at 862-4923. For information, call Lyn Hendrix, 863-9425.

• Flathead Civil War Roundtable meets 7:15 p.m., Feb. 25, The Summit, Kalispell. New members welcome. New members welcome. Call Ron Juno, 862-2239.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., Feb. 26, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.

• Red Cross blood drives Feb. 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., FVCC Arts Building; and noon to 3 p.m. Home Depot in the blood mobile.

• Edward Jones representative Beth Morgenstern hosts two free 60-minute educational seminars, at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Feb. 26, "Roll It, Take It, Leave It, Move It: Know Your Employer Retirement Plan Options," , 104 Jewel Basin Court, Bigfork. To reserve your space, call Alison or Khena, 837-1013.

• Glacier Babies workshop, "Introducing Solids to your Baby," 7-9 p.m. Feb. 26, Kalispell Library downstairs meeting room. Call Lisa Stucky, 471-9231.

• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 27, Qdoba Mexican Grill, in the blood mobile.

• Montana Finanacial Education Coalition sponsors a workshop on "The Impact of Foreclosure on Montana Families and Communities, 1-5 p.m., Feb. 27, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Cost $35. Contact Sue Woodrow, 406-447-3806.

• Teens N Crisis sixth annual banquet, 6 p.m. Feb. 27, Christian Center, Kalispell. Program will be "The Power of Humor and the Magic of Laughter" by Lois McElravy. Spaghetti dinner, silent auction, door prizes, raffle for two 2009 Honda scooters. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For tickets, call Connie Tuman, 471-6599; Ken Makloski, 250-9168.

• Boomers Singles Group dinner, Feb. 27, Village Greens Community Center, 195 W. Nicklaus Ave., Kalispell. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m.; meeting 8 p.m. Reservations required. RSVP to Melody, 253-9249. All 40-plus singles welcome.

• Sixth annual Regional Housing Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 28, Kalispell Center Mall. Meet with housing specialists from numerous organizations. Free.

• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 28, Polson Wal-Mart, in the blood mobile.

• Yogamotion teacher training information session, 12:30-1:30 p.m., March 1, The Wave, Whitefish. Call 866-585-YOGA.

• Baby's Lib group for alternative parenting choices meets 6:30-8 p.m. March 1, Kalispell Public Library, downstairs meeting room. Presentation on homeschooling. Call Siana, 257-3299.

• Missoula Children's Theatre holds open auditions for "Red Riding Hood" for children K-12, 4 p.m., March 2, Salvation Army Church, 110 Bountiful Dr., Kalispell. Performances will be March 6-7.

• Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., March 2, The Summit, Kalispell. Group meets on a weekly basis. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. March, 2, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. March 4, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Sherry Johns talks about "Puppets for the Preschooler." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

Missoula Children's Theatre presents "Red Riding Hood, 7 p.m. March 6; 1 p.m. March 7, Salvation Army church, 110 Bountiful Dr., Kalispell.

• Lone Pine State Park Craft Corner for children 8 and up and adults, 11 a.m. to noon, March 7, Visitor Center, Kalispell. Program on "Nature Inspired Picture Frames." $3 fee to cover materials. Call Mary Beth Pendley, 755-2706, ext. 2.

• "Finding Joy in Change" local educational group meets at 1 p.m., Whitefish Senior Citizens Center, 121 Second St. Pam Gewre of Purple Frog Gardens talks about "Seed Saving and Dangers of GMO Seeds and Food Crops' All ages welcome. Lunch available-RSVP at 862-4923. For information, call Lyn Hendrix, 863-9425.

• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. March 18, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Brian Tankos discusses "How to Write a Living Will." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

• Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets March 18 at Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Enter through northwest door. Terry Divoky discusses "Native Plant Gardening and Landscaping." Business meeting at 5:30 p.m.; slide show at 7 p.m. Free. Public welcome. Call Betty at 892-0129.

• Lone Pine State Park Craft Corner for children 8 and up and adults, 11 a.m. to noon, March 21, Visitor Center, Kalispell. Program on "Recycled Decoupage Candles." Bring own glass jars if possible. $3 fee to cover other materials. Call Mary Beth Pendley, 755-2706, ext. 2.

• Flathead Crop Circle community sustainability group through gardening meets 6-7 p.m., March 21, JD Morrell's, Hutton Ranch Plaza, Kalispell. Call Siana, 257-3299.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., March 26, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.

• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., March 26, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. April 1, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Lyn Kelly gives a program on "Early Literacy." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. April 6, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. April 15, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Baby-sitters Brunch. Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

• Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets April 15 at Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Enter through northwest door. Business meeting at 5:30 p.m.; slide show at 7 p.m. Topic is "Plant Family ID Workshop." Free. Public welcome. Call Betty at 892-0129.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board meets 11:30 a.m. April 23, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.

• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., April 23, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. April 29, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. No child care available. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., May 6, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Mac Bledsoe gives a program on "Messages of Love." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. May 20, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. MOMS brunch. Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

• Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets 7 p.m. May 20 at Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Enter through northwest door. Volunteer planting of native shade garden. Public welcome. Call Terry, 892-0129.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., May 28, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., June 25, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.

• Annual Montana Native Plant Society statewide meeting July 17, Hungry Horse. Call Betty at 892-0129.