Today

Somers School board Curriculum and Financial Committees meet at 7 a.m. at Somers Middle School.

Habitat for Humanity Re-store for building supplies open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., south end of KME Building, 55 NE Third Ave., behind Smith's, Kalispell. Donations accepted. Call 752-2905.

Kalispell Area Music Teachers Association meets 10 a.m. to noon, Northridge Lutheran Church. Timothy Schmidt of the Music Teachers State convention gives a video presentation on Baroque ornamentation. Refreshments.

Art show and sale of local artists with silent auction, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday, LaSalle Street Market (Apple Barrel complex) 3250 U.S. 2 E. Cookies served.

Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., the Bulldog. Speakers Jeff Larson, Bill Astle and Gary Hall on topic, "What Should Happen When You Flush."

Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. All donors will be entered in a chance to win one of three $25 gift certificates.

Native American ethnographer Josiah Blackeagle Pinkham shares storytelling, history and cultural information at 7 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. Kalispell. Call 756-8381.

"The Vagina Monologues," a play celebrating the strength of women, will be staged at 7 p.m. tonight and at 4 p.m. Saturday in the KM Theatre in Kalispell. All proceeds benefit Violence Free Crisis Line.

Helena Flats School Community Bingo Night 6:30 p.m. Bingo for theme baskets. Silent auction. Call 755-3537.

Saturday

Montana Wilderness Association Wilderness Walk, Polebridge Stroll, four miles with a 100-foot elevation gain. Easy. To register, call Dave Hadden, 837-0783.

Habitat for Humanity Re-store for building supplies open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., south end of KME Building, 55 NE Third Ave., behind Smith's, Kalispell. Donations accepted. Call 752-2905.

Art show and sale of local artists with silent auction, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday, LaSalle Street Market (Apple Barrel complex) 3250 U.S. 2 E. Cookies served.

Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby car carving clinic 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eisinger Motors showroom, Kalispell. First 50 Scouts or kids to sign up receive a pinewood derby corvette decorating kit. Call Mark at 249-0307 or Jim Atkinson at 249-6765.

"The Vagina Monologues," a play celebrating the strength of women, will be staged at 4 p.m. in the KM Theatre in Kalispell. All proceeds benefit Violence Free Crisis Line.

Humane Society of Northwest Montana volunteer orientation 10:30 a.m., Adoption Center, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Those wishing to work hands-on with animals must also attend a session at 7 p.m. Feb. 22. Call 752-PAWS (7297). 3 Project Linus hosts an open house for those interested in making blankets for ill and traumatized children, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Center for Real Estate, 264 Main St., Suites 201 and 202, at the corner of U.S 93 and U.S. 2, Kalispell. Call Lauralee Scott at 854-9999.

Scandinavian Gift and Craft sale 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

Flathead County Library's Beyond the Flathead independent and foreign film series presents "Anytown, USA," 3 p.m., Columbia Falls branch. Free. Call 758-5713.

Flathead County Library's Human Rights Film Series presents, "Behind the Labels: Garment Workers on U.S. Saipan" 3 p.m., Whitefish branch. Free. Public welcome.

Big Mountain Winefest 5-8 p.m., Rocky Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Advanced tickets are $40 by calling Big Mountain Information Center at 862-2900.

Kalinga Buddhist Center sixth annual Feast of Great Bliss, a Valentine's Day Celebration for World Peace, 6:30-9 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 1515 Trumble Creek Road, Kalispell. Entertainment by guitarist Steve Eckels. Tickets $25 per person, $45 per couple. Seating limited. Call 756-8690 for availability.

Sunday

Art show and sale of local artists with silent auction, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., LaSalle Street Market (Apple Barrel complex) 3250 U.S. 2 E. Cookies served.

3 Habitat for Humanity eligibility information meeting 2 p.m., North Valley Community Center, Columbia Falls.

Monday

City of Kalispell Solid Waste Division will not be picking up 90-gallon containers today due to the Labor Day holiday. Today's route will be picked up on Tuesday. Have containers out by 7 a.m.

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Feb. 21, Polson Senior Center. Instructor Clara Sipe. $10 course fee. Call 406-883-4735 to register.

Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon at the Bulldog. Guest speakers are Mike Meehan, Bruce Parish and John Weaver, candidates for Flathead County Sheriff. Lunch is $9.

Tuesday

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Feb. 23, Bigfork Senior Center. Instructors George Beyera and Gail Strohschein. $10 course fee. Call 837-4157 to register.

New Kalispell ParentShare group meets 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Northridge Lutheran church, Kalispell. All parents and children welcome. Barb Hadley will lead a Kindermusic demonstration. Call Jennifer Rogge at 844-3215 or 756-1414.

Buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Guest speakers are Glenda Dylina-Brown of Crosswinds Counseling, and Suzi Ekness on "To Be or Not to Be." Cost is $10. RSVP to Rosainne at 257-8098 or Julie, 837-2520. Complimentary child care by reservation. Sponsored by the Kalispell Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.

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

Kalispell area Chamber of Commerce luncheon program noon to 1 p.m., WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. A representative from Flathead County Planning and Zoning office will present a progress report on new growth policy. Cost $14 per person, nonmembers; $12 for chamber members. Call 758-2800.

Somers School District board meets at 5:30 p.m. for a 2006-2007 Budget and Levy work session, followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m., Somers Middle School.

Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation hosts a public meeting on the future development of the state's school trust lands, 6:30-8 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, conference rooms A and B, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call 751-2274.

Flathead High School Booster Club and Fine Arts Department an Evening of Fine Arts. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; performances 7-9 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the FHS office. Refreshments served at intermission.

Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.

Northwest Antique Power Association meets at 7:30 p.m., Evergreen Fire Hall. New members welcome. Call John at 837-4795.

Wednesday

Children's Story Hour is at 10:30 a.m. in the children's department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Big Sky Bonsai Society meets at 7 p.m. at the Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Deb Rauthe gives a slide show of Japanese gardens and bonsai displays. Free and the public is invited. Contact Jerry Mieslik at 862-0387.

Thursday

Habitat for Humanity Re-store for building supplies open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., south end of KME Building, 55 NE Third Ave., behind Smith's, Kalispell. Donations accepted. Call 752-2905.

Flathead National Alliance for Mental Illness meets 12:30-2 p.m., The Summit conference room. Flathead County District Judges Stadler and Lympus will discuss commitment of mentally ill. Public welcome.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell. Sponsored by Wells Fargo.

Teen Advisory Group meets 4 p.m.,Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5713.

Whitefish Chamber of Commerce hosts a grand opening for Roney Woodworking, 5-7 p.m., chamber office.

Kalispell Senior Citizens Center potluck supper 5 p.m., program 6:15 p.m., 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a dish to share. Call 257-1598.

Rural Special Improvement Districts (RSID) 6:30-8:30 p.m., Flathead County Justice building, basement meeting room. Public welcome.