Daybook

Today

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

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Carl Graham director of Montana Policy Institute discusses issues before Montana Legislature. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Tom McElwain, 270-5764.

3 Great Gateway Community Giveaway, 1-4 p.m., Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. Food, household goods, books, toys and other items for need individuals and families. Donations and volunteers needed. Call 752-7266.

3 Buffalo Hill Terrace crowns a Whitefish Winter Carnival king and queen, 2 p.m., 40 Claremont St., Kalispell Public invited. Call 752-9624

3 Life After Loss support group for people who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal loss, 5:30-7 p.m., Cornerstone Building, 3004 Hospital Way, south end of North Valley Hospital campus. Free. Call Carrie, 261-0724; or Denise, 863-3535.

3 Whitefish Winter Carnival Ball, 6:30 p.m., Grouse Mountain Lodge. Tickets $50 available at Whitefish Chamber of Commerce.

3 Whitefish Winter Carnival international hockey tournament, today through Sunday, Stumptown Ice Den. Call 863-2477.

Saturday

3 Flathead County Animal Advisory Committee meets 9 a.m. to noon, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Public welcome.

3 Whitefish Winter Carnival events: Kiddie Carnival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central School gym; Penguin Plunge, 12:30 p.m. Whitefish Lake City Beach; Black Star Beer Barter, 1 p.m., Great Northern Brewing Company; pie social 1 p.m. St. Charles Borromeo Church; Grande Parade 3 p.m. downtown; Yeti Snowskate Jam 1-8 p.m. Kiddie Park, Fifth Street and Central Avenue; Torchlight Parade and fireworks, 7 p.m. Whitefish Mountain Resort; Great Northern Brewing Company 16th anniversary party, 7-9 p.m.

3 Whitefish Winter Carnival international hockey tournament, today and Sunday, Stumptown Ice Den. Call 863-2477.

3 Bigfork Ferndale Community Garden 2011 workshops begin at 10 a.m., St. Patrick’s Church, Montana 209, across from Ferndale Fire Department. Film showing. Sign up for plots.

3 Bird Woman Falls Chapter of Daughters of American Revolution meets at noon, Whitefish Library. Program on African Americans in Revolutionary War. Public invited. Call Carol Nicholson, 892-2952; or Marge Fisher, 862-1233.

3 Eagles Aerie 234 welcomes State Worth President Dick McLaughlin, Bozeman, and State Madam President Nadine Roach, Kalispell at a potluck dinner, 6 p.m. Bring a side dish. Meat and potatoes furnished. Call 752-7265 to sign up.

3 Sons of Norway meet 7 p.m. Buffalo Hill Terrace meeting room, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Call 752-2357.

Sunday

3 Whitefish Winter Carnival Rotary pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Moose Lodge, Cost $7. Call 862-3501 for general information.

3 Whitefish Winter Carnival international hockey tournament, Stumptown Ice Den. Call 863-2477.

3 Crown of the Continent multi-faith choir performs at 10:30 a.m. service, Shining Mountains Center, 745 Eighth Ave. EN, Kalispell. Public welcome. Call 257-6539.

Monday

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

3 Kalispell Public Schools Personnel Committee meets 4 p.m., district administration building, 233 First Ave. E.

3 Kila School board meets 5:15 p.m.

3 Glacier Stamp Club meets 6:30 p.m., downstairs meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Silent auction follows. Visitors welcome to bring auction items. Call Chris Hall, 212-7231.

3 Instructor Katharina Hirsch gives a free lecture and demonstration on BodyTalk, 6:30-8 p.m., Whitefish Library. Public welcome.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

3 Whitefish School District board meets 7 p.m. 600 E. Second St.

Tuesday

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to noon, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Speaker is Montana Department of Transportation director Jim Lynch. No reservations required. Lunch available for $10. Call Carol Pike, 892-2072.

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

3 Community education program by Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Blue University on “Health Insurance Essentials,” 1-3 p.m., and 5-7 p.m., FVCC Eagles Nest student union. Learn how to uses benefits wisely, access right provider network and manage health care costs. To sign up, call Lindsey Jackson, 406-437-5369.

Thought

 “Habit is necessary; it is the habit of having habits, of turning a trail into a rut, that must be incessantly fought against if one is to remain alive.” n Edith Wharton, American author (1862-1937).

• Deer Park School board meets 5 p.m. at the school.

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

• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 6 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Media Center.

• West Glacier Elementary School board meets 6 p.m.

Wednesday

• Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Flathead County Health Department.

• Lakeside Community Club meets at noon, Vista Linda Restaurant. Speaker is Sara Cowger with Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Lunch $10, Call Vista Linda for reservations.

• Parkinson’s disease support group meets 5-6:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. All welcome. Call Lois, 871-3767; or Inga, 756-5514.

• Soroptimist International of Bigfork present ninth annual Champagne, Chocolate and You event, 5-7 p.m., La Provence Restaurant, Bigfork. Hors d’oeuvres, raffles, silent auction. $15 per person at The Jug Tree. Call Susan Olson, 471-4048.

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

• Mission Mountain Audubon meets 7 p.m., Polson City Library Meeting Room. Pat Jamieson will talk about the Great Backyard Bird Count. Free. All welcome.

Thursday

• Senior Tour & Tea, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Free admission for senior citizens. Coffee, tea and cookies served 10 a.m. t o 4 p.m. Docent-guided gallery tour at 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments. Call 755-5268.

• Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Speakers are Flathead Job Service veterans representative Bill Gilbert and Kalispell Veterans Center counselor Paul Hanna. Free. Optional lunch $10 for members and first-time guests; $15 for guests after first visit. RSVP to Deb Broadbent, 756-4233.

• Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Applied Materials.

• Dr. Todd Bergland gives a free program titled, “Love Your Heart,” regarding lifestyle habits to reduce risk of heart disease, 6:30 p.m., The Valley Cafe at North Valley Hospital, 1600 Hospital Way, Whitefish. Call 863-3632.

• Local Institute of Noetic Sciences Community Group meets 7 p.m., Bohemian Grange, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish (behind Montana Coffee Traders on U.S. 93 South). Susan Rangitsch presents a program titled, “Mandalas, Madness and Transcendence,” All welcome. Donations appreciated. Call 862-9591 or 862-7711.

A Look Ahead

• Whitefish Figure Skating Club hosts fourth annual Flathead Valley “Skate Your Heart Out” competition, Feb. 11-12, Stumptown Ice Den, Whitefish. Skater of all ages will participate. Public welcome. Call Carol Anderson, 862-7699.

• North Valley Senior Center annual book sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 11-12, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Puzzles, games for sale also. Call 892-4087.

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

• Annual Neighbors in Need Valentine’s Day luncheon, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 11, Northridge Lutheran Church, Kalispell. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, pies and beverages. Cost $8 per person; $10 delivered. Call 752-7266 by Feb. 9 to order.

• 33rd annual Cabin Fever Days, Hungry Horse. Barstool races, Feb. 12-13

• Whitefish Community Center hosts a fabric and paper collage craft activity facilitated by Jennifer Griffith, 1 p.m. Feb. 11, 121 E. Second St. Whitefish.

• “A Chocolat Affaire,” and art walk, 5-7 p.m. Feb. 11, downtown Kalispell. Shop businesses. Sample and judge chocolate treats. Jazz concert 7-10 p.m., Pastime building, 140 Main St. Door prizes, food, beer, wine.

• Sixth annual DREAM’N the Night away fundraiser for Dream disabled recreation program, Feb. 11, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Doors open 5:30 p.m.; dinner at 6:15 p.m. Dinner, live and silent auctions. Dancing to Big Band music by Swing’n On High Band. Tickets $50, available at all Montana Coffee Traders and Snappy’s, or call 862-1817.

• Kids a Smile free dental screening to low income and disadvantaged children, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 12, Glacier High School conference room. First come, first served. Call Laura, 260-8856.

• Foy’s to Blacktail Trails guided 2- to 3-mile cross-country ski and snowshoe outing, 9 p.m. Feb. 12. Meet in Herron Park parking lots. Bring gear, water snacks.

• Friendship House chili feed fundraiser, 5-7 p.m. Feb. 12, The Eagles, Kalispell. Adults $8; kids under 10 $5.

• Flathead Chapter of Back Country Horsemen annual winter potluck and membership drive, 6 p.m. Feb. 12, Roy Duff Memorial Armory, 305 Armory Road Whitefish. Door prizes, slide show. Everyone welcome. Call Chuck, 314-0154.

• Winter Wine Fest, 6-9 p.m. Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Wine tasting, appetizers, live music and silent auction. Tickets $40 at Whitefish Chamber office or at door. Call 406-253-9192. Fundraiser for SNOW bus

• Kalispell Parks and Recreation hosts a family Valentine’s dance, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 12, Old Linderman School gym. Cost $5 per singles; $15 family of four. Call 758-7975.

• Readers’ Faire, 1-4 p.m. Feb. 13, Jwalan Muktika School for Illumination, Haugen Heights Road off State Park Road, off U.S. 93 North, heading for  Whitefish State Park. Channeled, tarot, enneagram and rune readings and more. Cost $15 each or three for $30. Proceeds benefit nonprofit organization. Call 862-6573.

• John White Lecture Series presents Conrad Memorial Cemetery sexton Jim Korn on the history of the cemetery, 2:30 p.m., Feb. 13, 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.

Kalispell Senior Center Valentine’s dance, 3-5 p.m. 403 Second Ave. W. Live accordion band, refreshments.

• Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meets for lunch at noon Feb. 14, Perkins Restaurant. Program by Rob Cherot of Kalispell Fire Department. Call Barb Alsbury, 752-9065.

• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. Feb. 14, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• Fourth annual Anti-Valentine’s Day teen party, 4-5:30 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Make funny anti-Valentines, enjoy treats, door prizes, gaming. Free. Call teen services librarian Martha Furman, 758-5713.

• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Feb. 14, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

• Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m., Feb. 14, The Summit, Kalispell. Bigfork High School Cave Club gives a presentation. Free. All welcome.

• Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., Feb. 15, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Faith Corpron offers Mary Kay beauty tips. Speaker is Marie Stoeckly. Cost is $8. RSVP Rosainne, 257-8098 or Jan at 212-3763. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.

• KRMC hosts a Heart Health Fair, 5-8 p.m. Feb. 15, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure, arterial disease, body mass index. No appointments necessary. Educational lectures start at 6 p.m. Call 751-5389.

• Marc Nevas presents two free introductory presentations on “Kundalini, the Mysterious Energy of Transformation: Feb. 15, Imagine Health Wellness Center, 305 First Ave. W.., Columbia Falls; Feb. 17, The Boiler Room Eighth St. E., Kalispell. Both at 7 p.m. Call 755-0138.

• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 15, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3630.

• Gislason Family Chiropractic Valentine’s special Feb. 15. New patient receive initial exam and X-rays if needed for $39. All proceeds benefit Flathead County Animal Shelter. Call 862-9700 for an appointment.

• Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m. Feb. 15, Lakeside Baptist Church.

• KRMC Heart Health Fair, 5-8 p.m. Feb. 15, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Screenings, lectures, educational materials. Call 751-5389.

• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Feb. 16, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Pre-school information day. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

• Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 16, U.S. Forest Service.

• Northwest Montana Chapter of the Autism Society of America meets 7-9 p.m., Feb. 16, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 257-8758.

• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 1-3 p.m. Feb. 17, Polson Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board and executive council meets, 10:30 a.m., Feb. 17, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell, second floor conference room.

• Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 17, Libby VFW.

• Red Cross blood drives Feb. 18:,9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Meadow Lake Resort; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• Fourth annual doggie skijoring competition, Feb. 19, Glacier Outdoor Center, West Glacier. Entry fee $25 with proceeds to Humane Society of Northwest Montana. Race begins at noon. Call 800-235-6781.

• Miriam Katz talks about gluten-free diets and more at the Food Allergy Chat Group meeting, 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 19, Green Tea House, 415 Second St. Whitefish. Free; donations accepted. Call 249-1080.

• Fifth annual Spellebrate fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers, Feb. 19, Museum at Central School, Kalispell. Two sessions: 10 a.m. to noon, and 1-3 p.m. Raffles, prizes, food. Call 257-7323 to reserve a table and request pledge sheet.

• Ninth annual Northwest Montana Wedding and Event Expo, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Prize packages, fashion shows, food samples, seminars, giveaways.

• Winter Nights guided moonlit 4-mile cross-country ski outing, 7 p.m. Feb. 19, Glacier Park. Bring own ski equipment, headlamp and water. Suitable for intermediate level skiers. No reservations required. Meet at Camas Road gate. Call 888-7939 to confirm trip.

• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. Feb. 21, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 22, Our Lady of Mercy Church, Eureka.

• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 5:30 p.m., Feb. 22, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.

• For parents of Colicky, Reflux, Intolerant and Allergic Kids support group meets at 7 p.m., Feb. 23, The Summit, Kalispell; refluxallergickids@hotmail.com or 890-0717.

• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m. Feb. 23, Cut Bank Civic Center.

• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 24, Cut Bank High School.

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

• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 24, Bigfork Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 837-4157.

• Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 2-4 p.m., Feb. 24, second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.

• American Legion Roosevelt Post 108 meets at 7 p.m. Feb. 24, Whitefish Moose Lodge, 230 10th St. Current and former members and veterans welcome. Call Comm. Ben Whitten, 863-9968.

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

• Western States Ski Fest and Nordic race, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Feb. 26-27, Glacier Outdoor Center, West Glacier. Call 800-235-6781.

• Spinning event and fundraiser for Ride 2 Recovery, beginning at 9 a.m. Feb. 26, Montana Athletic Club, Bigfork. Minimum $10 per rider. Proceeds support mental and physical rehabilitation of veterans. Call John Gallardi, 837-0949.

• Flathead Valley Relay for Life spaghetti feed and Monte Carlo event, 5-7 p.m. Feb. 26, Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building. Casino games, bingo, kids carnival games, trike races. Call Angie Olsen, 253-7888.

• John White Lecture Series presents author Keith Powell in a program on early pioneer Jack Fisher, 2:30 p.m., Feb. 27, 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 class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 28, St. John’s Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-293-0100.

• Red Cross blood drives Feb. 28: 2-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 2-5 p.m. West Valley School.

• Women of Wisdom monthly potluck and program on aromatic oils by Lori Mitchell, 6-8 p.m. March 3, Shining Mountains Center for Positive Living, 475 Eighth Ave. EN, Kalispell. $1 donation requested.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. March 7, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., March 9, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Bob Morrow of Valley Recycling talks about recycling. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board and executive council meets, 10:30 a.m., March 17, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell, second floor conference room.

• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., March 23, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Program is by Hooper’s Garden Center. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

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

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. April 4, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., April 6, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Pediatrician Dr. Wallace Wilder is guest speaker. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

• Flathead Democratic Party spring dinner, April 9, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Candidate forum at 5 p.m.; social hour 6 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. University of Montana Professor Harry Fritz will talk about the history of Montana politics. Silent auction

• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., April 20, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Baby-sitter appreciation lunch. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board and executive council meets, 10:30 a.m., April 21, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell, second floor conference room.

• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., April 28, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. May 2, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., May 4, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Fellowship day. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., May, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. End of year potluck. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board and executive council meets, 10:30 a.m., May 19, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell, second floor conference room.

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

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. June 6, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board and executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., June 16, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell, second floor conference room.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. July 11, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.