Daybook
Today
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Kalispell Public Schools Personnel Committee meets 4 p.m., district administration building, 233 First Ave. E.
• Kila School board meets 5:15 p.m.
• 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.
• Instructor Katharina Hirsch gives a free lecture and demonstration on BodyTalk, 6:30-8 p.m., Whitefish Library. Public welcome.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Whitefish School District board meets 7 p.m. 600 E. Second St.
Tuesday
• 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.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., KRMC.
• 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.
• Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., Glacier Park International Airport board room.
• 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.
• Smith Valley School board meets at 6 p.m. in the library.
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.
• College Goal Montana program to provide college students and their family with assistance in applying for financial aid, 4-7 p.m. today, Ross Hall; and 1-4 p.m. Feb. 13, Business and Social Sciences Building, FVCC. Call Amy Kanewischer, 756-3961.
• Local Advisory Council on Mental Health meets from 1-2:30 p.m. at The Summit in Kalispell. Speaker is Joan Schmidt, director of Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition. Public welcome. Call Boyd Roth, 752-6003.
• 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.
• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Doug Dye gives a presentation on the Sweetgrass Hills. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.
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.
Friday
• Whitefish Figure Skating Club hosts fourth annual Flathead Valley “Skate Your Heart Out” competition, today and Feb. 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. today and Feb. 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., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Annual Neighbors in Need Valentine’s Day luncheon, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 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.
• Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon Feb. 11, Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. Social time, 11:30 a.m. For reservations, call Bill Driver at 837-2744.
A Look Ahead
• Whitefish Figure Skating Club hosts fourth annual Flathead Valley “Skate Your Heart Out” competition continues Feb. 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 continues 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 12, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Puzzles, games for sale also. Call 892-4087.
• 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.
• Rocky Mountain Rollers RV Club potluck and business meeting, noon, Feb. 12, Village Greens Community Center, Kalispell. Bring old eyeglasses and food bank items. Guests welcome. Call 752-4509 or 257-4373.
• 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 C.E. 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.
• City of Kalispell Impact Fee Advisory Committee meets 7 p.m. Feb.17, City Hall Chambers, 201 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Open to public.
• 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.
• Big Arm Association potluck 6 p.m. Feb. 18, Big Arm Fire Hall. Jim Vashro, Fish, Wildlife and Parks fishery manager, will talk about fish of Flathead Lake. Bring a dish to share. Call 849-5004 or 849-6628.
• 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.
• Salish Kootenai College Career Services hosts a career/job fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 22, Joe McDonald Health and Wellness Center, Pablo. Workshops in Arlee/Charlo Theater 10:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Call Terri Cordier, 406-275-4824; or Chris STrom, 406-275-4753.
• 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.
• Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation, 7 p.m., Feb. 23, Clementine’s 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Veronica Honthaas talks about managing an organic beehive. Donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196; or Catherine Haug, 837-4577.
• 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).
• 16th annual Libby Irish Fair, March 12, Libby Memorial Center. Arts and crafts fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dublin Gulch and Kelly Irish dancers perform 7 p.m. Call 406-293-6545.
• 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.