Daybook

Today

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 a.m., administration building boardroom.

3 Kalispell Public School Policy and Public Relations Committee meets 7:30-9 a.m., district administration building, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Glacier Bank, Main Street, Kalispell.

3 Glacier Park Brown Bag seminar by ranger Gary Moses on “Search and Rescue in Glacier National Park: Then and Now,” noon to 12:45 p.m., West Glacier Community Building. Free. Public invited.

3 Flathead Food Bank will deliver monthly senior commodities to Kalispell and Evergreen 1-3 p.m. Seniors 60 and older may also sign up for future deliveries. Call 752-3663.

3 Free kennel management meeting for dog lovers and kennel owners, 6:30 p.m., Jagz Restaurant, Kalispell. Free and dinner included. Sponsored by Royal Canin. To register, call Debi Buchholz, 270-5382.

3 Guitar Hero gaming for youth ages 12-18, 2:30-4 p.m., Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Refreshments. Call Martha Furman, 758-5713.

3 Betty Jo Malone leads a quilting workshop 3-5 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 E. Second St., Kalispell. Bring your existing projects or get started on new one. Free. All welcome. Call 756-8381.

3 Creston School board meets at 4:30 p.m. Public welcome.

3 Lake County Democrats meet tonight, Polson City Library. Social time 6:30 p.m.; meeting 7 p.m. Cynthia Forsch on “Sustainable Packaging and Producer Responsibility,” Judy Preston on “What, How and Where to Recycle in Lake County,” Mark Nelson on Recycle Montana statewide progress. Public welcome.

3 Columbia Falls School District hosts special board meetings to discuss projected budget shortfall and possible closure of Canyon Elementary, 7 p.m. today, Canyon Elementary, 200 North St., Hungry Horse; and Jan. 28, district office, 501 Sixth Ave. W., Columbia Falls.

3 Free Falun Dafa Qigong class, 7 p.m. community room of Kalispell branch of Flathead County Library. A self-cultivation meditation with gentle, easy exercises. Call Katherine, 257-9798.

3 Fundraising event for U.S. National Championship in March at Whitefish Mountain Resort and for local U.S. National Telemark Team members, 7-10 p.m. Great Northern Bar and Grill, Whitefish. Silent auction, raffle, Live music by Moonshine Mountain. Families welcome. Call Linda Hobbs, 862-3303.

Thursday

3 Some Flathead Electric Co-op customers will experience brief outages due to a house move beginning at 9 a.m.; from 616 Lakeshore Blvd. in Lakeside, north on U.S. 93 to Montana 82, east to Montana 35, north on U.S. 2, west on Hodgson Road toward Goat Trail.

3 Flathead County Library board meets at 9 a.m. at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., West Valley School.

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

3 Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m. Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Guest speaker is Jim Atkinson of local Agency on Aging. Bring a potluck dish if you can. All area seniors 55 and older welcome. Call 257-1598.

3 Benefit dinner for Camp to Remember, 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Program, silent and live auctions featuring local artists’ work. Tickets $75 per person; with $50 tax deductible, available at Wheeler Jewelry in Kalispell; or call Lois at 871-3767. Proceeds benefit Tamarack Grief Resource Center.

3 Ashley Lake Land Use Advisory Committee meets 6 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Public invited.

3 Columbia Falls School District hosts public meetings to discuss projected budget shortfall and possible closure of Canyon Elementary, 7 p.m., district office, 501 Sixth Ave. W.

Friday

3 Deer Park School board special meeting, 8 a.m. at the school.

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

3 Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell, Ballroom B. Speaker is Lad Barney, area director of USDA Rural Development. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Tom McElwain, 270-5764.

3 Benefit for late-stage cancer patient Vance Stapleton, NYAH Grange, Hot Springs. Barbecue dinner 4-6 p.m.; silent auction 4-7 p.m.; live music 8 p.m. Call Pam, 406-741-2258 or Symes 406-741-8361.

3 Big Arm Association potluck, 6 p.m., Big Arm Fire Hall. Historic theme; collector and historian Dennis Kellogg will discuss Wild Horse Island homesteader Herman Schnitzmeyer at 7 p.m. Call 849-6628.

3 Glacier Waldorf School Kingfishers present, “Daniel in the Lion’s Den,” 6:16 p.m., KM Theatre, Kalispell. Kids admitted free; adults by donation. Call Catherine Flynn, 261-1906.

Saturday

3 Humane Society of Northwest Montana Volunteer Orientation 11 a.m., Humane Society, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Open to those 16 and older; and children 10 to 15, accompanied by a parent. Call 752-PAWS.

3 Black Tie and Blue Jeans silent auction and prime rib dinner fundraiser for Rainbow’s End Preschool and Day Care, 6-9 p.m., Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Tickets $25. Vegetarian options available. Call 862-4606.

3 Glacier National Park rangers lead a moonlit tour on cross country skis, 7 p.m., Camas Road gate. Free; no reservations or group limits. Park entry fee required. Call 888-7939.

Sunday

3 Kalispell Moose Lodge 1922, 2158 U.S. 2 East, Kalispell, breakfast 9-11 a.m. every other Sunday. Open to public. Families welcome; children half price. Proceeds go to Moose charities and building fund. Call Myron, 892-4611; or Bill, 858-2304.

3 Spaghetti feed and pie auction fundraiser for 4-year old Katelyn Roker recently diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma, noon, Pope John Paul II Church, Bigfork.

3 Montana Gospel Music Association midwinter concert featuring Judy Lawrence, Spare Parts Trio and more, 6 p.m., Christian  Center, 255 Summit Ridge Dr., Kalispell. Free; offering taken. Call 844-2085.

Monday

3 AARP Taxaide Monday sessions for seniors and low income begin, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. , Northridge Lutheran Church, Kalispell. By appointment only; call 257-1296.

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

3 Anime Club for youth 12-18, 4-5:30 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Refreshments. Call Martha Furman, 758-5713.

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

Tuesday

3 Kalispell Public School Finance Committee meets 7 a.m., district administration building, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

3 AARP Taxaide Tuesday sessions for seniors and low income begin noon to 4 p.m., Columbia Falls Senior Center. By appointment only; call 892-4087.

3 USGS ecologist Daniel Fagre presents ongoing research on climate change issues in alpine landscape, noon to 1 p.m., West Glacier community building near park headquarters. Free.

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

3 First Best Place Trails organizational meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Glacier Discovery Center, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Call 387-5282.

A Look Ahead

3 Kalispell Public School Policy and Public Relations Committee meets 7:30-9 a.m., Feb. 3, district administration building, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. every other Wednesday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Feb. 3 program by the Rev. Darold Reiner on “Love Languages.” Feb. 17 program by Barbara Bledsoe on “Parenting with Dignity.” Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 AARP Taxaide Wednesday sessions for seniors and low income begin 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 3, Bigfork Senior Center. By appointment only; call 837-4157.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Feb. 3, Flathead Electric, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 3 p.m., Feb. 4, KwaTaqNuk Resort, Polson.

3 Kalispell Public School Curriculum Committee meets 4 p.m. Feb. 4,  district administration building, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 5, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Footloose Montana presentation, “Why Montanans Should Support Montana Trap-free Public Lands Initiative 160, followed by Trapped Pet Release workshop, 1-3:30 p.m., Feb. 6, Flathead County Library basement conference room, Kalispell. Call 274-7878.

3 Fundraiser for Central Asia Institute for schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan, 7 p.m. Feb. 6, Glacier Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1515 Trumble Creek Road, Kalispell. Tea, desserts, live music by Tra le Gael. Suggested minimum donation $5 per person. Call Julie Stone, 257-7576.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Feb. 8, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 AARP Taxaide Thursday sessions for seniors and low income begin 1-5 p.m. Whitefish Senior Center. By appointment only; call 862-4923.

3 Flathead Audubon meets 7 p.m. Feb. 8, The Summit, Kalispell. Entomologist Joe Giersch presents a photographic program about, “Glacier’s Underwater Wildlife: Aquatic Insects in Glacier National Park.” Free. Public welcome.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Feb. 8, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Feb. 10, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kalispell $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 257-5683..

3 American Cancer Society Road to Recovery Program training class for driver volunteers, 11 a.m. Feb. 10, Flathead City-County Health Department, Kalispell. Call Judy Pfaff, 406-728-1004.

3 Marion School board meets 6 p.m. Feb. 10, at the school.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 10, administration building boardroom.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Feb. 10, Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Nick Fucci shows slides from his January trip to Costa Rica. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

3 Senior Tour & Tea, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 11, Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Free admission for senior citizens. Docent-guided gallery tour at 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments. Call 755-5268.

3 Silver Roots classical/world music duo of New York City in concert 6-7 p.m. Feb. 11, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Performance followed by brief discussion on partnering artists with local communities. Free Public welcome.

3 Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon Feb. 12, Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. Speaker is Karen Spaulding on “Eating your ‘Weigh’ to a Healthier Lifestyle.” Social time, 11:30 a.m. For reservations, call Bill Driver at 837-2744.

3 Dessert and signed book auction to raise money for Lincoln County Public Libraries Foundation, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 12, Libby Library. Free admission; suggestion $5 donation. Call 406-293-2778.

3 Animal tracking and sign interpretation workshop with Brian Baxter, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 13, Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Cost $10 per person; registration required. Call Mary Beth Chappelow, 755-2706, ext. 2.

3 Kalispell Senior Center hosts a Valentine’s tea party fundraiser, 1 p.m. Feb. 13, at the center. Tea, sandwiches, dessert, music and door prizes. Cost $5. RSVP by Feb. 5; 257-1598.

3 John White Lecture Series presents local award-winning author of “God’s Thunderbolt: The Vigilantes of Montana,” Carol Buchanan, 2:30 p.m., Feb. 14, 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 “Slavery: Here and Now,” a panel discussion featuring experts and witnesses to slavery and human trafficking, will be held at 3 p.m. Feb. 14, Glacier High School. Free admission. Public welcome. Call Sue Rolfing, 755-9044.

3 Christ Episcopal Church Shrove Tuesday pancake supper, 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 16, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Live music. Free; donations accepted. Everyone invited.

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 10:45 a.m., Feb. 18, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 257-1857.

3 Re-Powering the Flathead lecture series on “Building Green Homes Today and Tomorrow,” 7 p.m. Feb. 18, FVCC Arts and Technology Building, Room 130. Free. Public invited. Call Laura Damon, 756-3967.

3 PLUK and Missoula Children’s Theatre eighth annual Flathead Kids Theater presentation of, “Pinocchio,” 7 p.m. Feb. 19, and 1 p.m. Feb. 20, Salvation Army Church, Kalispell. Tickets $5 each, or 5 for $20. Call Stephanie, 270-1086.

3 Eighth annual Northwest Montana Wedding and Event Expo, Feb. 20, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Three fashion shows, wedding apparel boutiques, vendor booths.

3 2010  Career/Job Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 23, Joe McDonald Health and Wellness Center, Salish Kootenai College,  Pablo. Call Terri Cordier, 406-275-4824; Ellie McLeod, 406-275-4825; or Linda Posivio, 406-883-7884.

3 Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Feb. 25, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 Glacier National Park rangers lead a moonlit tour on cross country skis, 7 p.m. Feb. 27, Camas Road gate. Free; no reservations or group limits. Park entry fee required. Call 888-7939.

3 John White Lecture Series presents Richard Sims, director of the Montana Historical Society in Helena, speaking on “The Literary Linderman,” 2:30 p.m., Feb. 28, 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 15th annual Special Olympics Montana winter games, Feb. 28-March 2, Whitefish Mountain Resort. Opening ceremonies and Parade of Athletes, 4 p.m. Feb. 28. Volunteers needed; call 837-0319.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. March 1, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. every other Wednesday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. March 3 is a Home-based Business Fair. March 17 programs by Megan Brester on “Scrapbooking Ideas.” Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., March 10, Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Leah Levitt gives a presentation on her recent visit to Copper Canyon. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

3 Great Rockies Sport Show, 4-8 p.m. March 12; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 13; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Admission is good all weekend and costs $5, adults; $3, children 6-12; kids 5 and under, free. Friday night all kids 12 and under get in free.

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 10:45 a.m. March 18, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 257-1857.

3 Re-Powering the Flathead lecture series on “Alternative Energy: Emerging New Technologies for the Flathead,” 7 p.m. March 18, FVCC Arts and Technology Building, Room 130. Free. Public invited. Call Laura Damon, 756-3967.

3 Boy Scouts centennial anniversary pinewood derby event 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 20, Kalispell Center Mall. Everyone welcome to race. Car kits available at Army Navy, Wheaton’s and Lowe’s and at event; rentals also available. Tickets are $2 to $4, available at event. Bring canned food donations or wear Scouting uniforms for discount. Call Jim Vance, 314-4897; or Erik Fisher, 260-7661.

3 Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., March 25, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 Enactor, storyteller and teachers Al Cluck gives a live performance, “Jacco  Finlay and The Story of David Thompson,” 7 p.m. March 25, Eureka High School. Traveling trunk of over 300 trade items from 1780-1830 Fur Trade era. Free. Public welcome.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. April 5, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. every other Wednesday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. April 7 is a baby-sitters thank you brunch. April 21 is Fellowship Day. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., April 22, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 10:45 a.m. April 29, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 257-1857.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. May 3, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) potluck brunch, 9:15-11:15 a.m. May 5, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 10:45 a.m. May 20, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 257-1857.

3 Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., May 27, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

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

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 10:30 a.m. June 17, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 257-1857.

3 Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., June 24, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. July  5,  The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

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

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 13, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 4, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

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