Today
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.
Community Spirit Monument tile-making workshop will be 1-3 p.m. at Kay Lynn's studio 258 Riverside Drive. Call 752-2351 for directions. All are welcome. $5 donation requested.
"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.
"Children of Glass" a documentary and presentation about Osteogenises Imperfecta (brittle bone disorder) will be presented at 6:30 p.m. West Valley School library, by Karrie Levanen. Learn about treatments and resources. Call 257-9001.
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.
Somers School board Calendar Committee meets at 3:45 p.m. at Somers Middle School.
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.
Flathead County Library board meets at 3 p.m. at the Columbia Falls Branch Library. Contact Kim Crowley, library director, at 758-5826.
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.
Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets at 5:30 p.m. in the school library.
Rural Special Improvement Districts (RSID) 6:30-8:30 p.m., Flathead County Justice building, basement meeting room. Public welcome.
"Legacy of Lewis & Clark" PowerPoint program 7 p.m. Community United Methodist Church, Bigfork, one block east of high school. Sponsored by Flathead Chapter of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation. Call 756-8992.
Friday
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 through Feb. 26, 3250 U.S. 2 E. (Apple Barrel complex) Cookies served.
Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Three Rivers Bank conference room, Kalispell.
Evergreen Fitness Team annual carnival fund-raiser 5:30-8 p.m. Evergreen Jr. High School gymnasium. Games, prizes, face painting, Barbie dunking and fishing booths, moonwalk bouncer. Concessions available. Carnival tickets available at East Evergreen and junior high school offices. Call 751-1131.
Boomers Singles Activities Group social hour, 6 p.m., followed by dinner buffet at 7 p.m., Black Angus-Red Lion Inn, U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. RSVP by noon Thursday by calling Duane at 257-4502 or Marilyn at 862-9747. All are welcome.
Big Sky Astronomy Club beets 7 p.m., Kalispell Junior High School library. Park in upper lot and come through south door of building. Call Bruce at 857-3753 or Scott at 756-3939. Public invited.