Daybook
Today
• Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meets for lunch at noon, Perkins Restaurant. Program by Rob Cherot of Kalispell Fire Department. Call Barb Alsbury, 752-9065.
• Somers School board meets at 1 p.m., Somers Middle School.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., 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.
• Flathead County Animal Advisory Committee meets 5-7 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Public welcome.
• Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6-8 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Brain fitness with physical therapy assistant Lori Turnbull and speech pathologist Rhonda Nitschelm. Refreshments. Call Sue or Bob at 756-4725.
• Columbia Falls School board Long Range Planning Committee meets 6 p.m.; followed by regular meeting 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Bigfork High School Cave Club gives a presentation. Free. All welcome.
• West Valley School board meets at 7 p.m., school library.
Tuesday
• Kalispell Public Schools Policy and Community Relations Committee meets 7:30 a.m., administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 8 a.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3630.
• Gislason Family Chiropractic Valentine’s special. New patients receive initial exam and X-rays if needed for $39. All proceeds benefit Flathead County Animal Shelter. Call 862-9700 for an appointment.
• Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., 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.
• History of Whitefish program series, 12:30 p.m., Feb. 15, Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. Walter Sayre presents a program titled, “Memorable Teachers.” Audience stories and photos welcome. Call 862-4923.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Lakeside Baptist Church.
• KRMC hosts a Heart Health Fair, 5-8 p.m., 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.
• Arborist Mike Garvey gives a presentation on “Urban Forest Health Monitoring, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Kalispell City Hall, 201 First Ave. E. Topics include planting techniques, health invasive insects and disease.
• Whitefish School District board meets 6:30 p.m. 600 E. Second St.
• Marc Nevas presents two free introductory presentations on “Kundalini, the Mysterious Energy of Transformation: Today, Imagine Health Wellness Center, 305 First Ave. W., Columbia Falls; and Feb. 17, The Boiler Room Eighth St. E., Kalispell. Both at 7 p.m. Call 755-0138.
• Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., school conference room.
• Flathead Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited meets 7 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 7 p.m. school library.
Wednesday
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., 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., U.S. Forest Service.
• Northwest Montana Chapter of the Autism Society of America meets 7-9 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Call 257-8758.
• Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets at Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Business meeting, 5:30 p.m.; program, 7 p.m., David Schmetterling talks about “Conservation Gardening.: Free. Public welcome. Call Rachel Potter, 892-2446.
Thursday
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 1-3 p.m., 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., 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell, second floor conference room.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Libby VFW.
• Friends of the Library meet at noon, Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. All interested welcome.
• Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m. at Rocky Moutain Real Estate and Sterling Title Services, 307 Spokane Ave. Refreshments served. Free and open to public. Call 862-3501.
• Marc Nevas presents a free introductory presentation on “Kundalini, the Mysterious Energy of Transformation: Today, Imagine Health Wellness Center, 7 p.m., The Boiler Room Eighth St. E., Kalispell. Call 755-0138.
• Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce appreciation banquet, Mission Mountain Golf Course. Cocktails 6 p.m.; dinner 6:30 p.m. Tickets $45 per couples; $25 single. Keynote speaker is Bud Cheff Sr. Call Ronna, 406-676-8300.
• City of Kalispell Impact Fee Advisory Committee meets 7 p.m., City Hall Chambers, 201 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Open to public.
Friday
• Red Cross blood drives today:, 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.
• Bigfork area Great Backyard Bird Count. Families welcome. Sign up by Feb. 16. Call Kathy, 837-3837.
• Big Arm Association potluck 6 p.m., 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.
A Look Ahead
• 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.
• Jerry Hanson give a PowerPoint presentation on “Rocks of Montana, 10 a.m., Feb. 19, Whitefish Library. Call 250-7831.
• 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. Feb. 19, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Prize packages, fashion shows, food samples, seminars, giveaways.
• Benefit for Lance Corp. Thomas “Tomy” Parker who was seriously wounded in an explosion in Afghanistan, 11 a.m. Feb. 19, Ronan Community Center. Call 261-9489, 240-0252 or 240-7091.
• 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.
• Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon Feb. 21, at the Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Retired social studies teacher John Fuller talks about “The Purpose and Real Meaning of Federalism.” Public welcome. Call Caroline Solomon, 837-4525.
• 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.
• Lakeside Somers Chamber of Commerce luncheon, noon Feb. 22, Vista Linda. Guest speaker is Sen. Jon Tester. Lunch is $10. RSVP to 844-3715.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 5:30 p.m., Feb. 22, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Chiropractor Scott Lampshire present a free talk on “ Health and Wellness: The Old Story, The New Story” 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22, Wellness Resource Center, 725 Sixth Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 257-7572 to reserve a seat.
• Whitefish School District board meets 7 p.m. Feb. 22, 600 E. Second St.
• 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.
• Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m. Feb. 24, Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Presentation by Sara Cowger from Retired Senior Citizens Program. Bring a potluck dish or pay $3. All area seniors 55 and older welcome. Call 257-1598.
• 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.
• Dr. Thomas Pittaway offers free emergency dental treatment to children under 18 of needy families, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 26, Plaza West Dental, 124 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Must be accompanied by an adult. Call 755-7117.
• 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.
• Mission Mountain Chapter Grizzly Scholarship Association poker tournament fundraiser, Feb. 26, Kwa Taq Nuk Resort, Polson. Registration 1 p.m.; tournament starts at 2 p.m. Buy-in $100.
• 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.
• Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife board meets 10 a.m. March 2, Fish, Wildlife and Parks headquarters, 490 Meridian Road, Kalispell. Open to public.
• 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.
• Ronan Woman’s Club arts and crafts fair and flea market, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 12, Ronan Community Center. Lunch available. Silent auction. Proceeds go to community projects. Call Patti, 406-676-4925.
• 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.
• Fundraiser for Flathead County Search and Rescue, 5 p.m. April 14, Ron Terry Construction, 7 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Proceeds will go toward purchase of backcountry rescue snowmobile. Call Merna, Kathy or Rita, 755-7516.
• 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.