Today

| January 31, 2006 1:00 AM

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. at the Polson Methodist Church.

Wednesday

3 School District 5 and Flathead High School board Personnel Committee meets at 7 a.m., district office.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Rev. Darrold Reiner of Church at Creston discusses, "How to Get You Kids to Cooperate." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 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.

3 National Association of Social Workers meets at noon at The Bulldog for a no host lunch. Mary Jane Fox will give an update on Addictive and Mental Disorder Division of the Mental Health Service Bureau. Call Margaret Newman at 885-6712.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Big Mountain Resort.

3 West Valley School board special meeting to discuss bid process for new gym bleachers, 6 p.m., school library.

3 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) meet 6:30 p.m., VFW meeting room, 111 Main St., Kalispell. Contact Jerry Collins at 752-0198.

3 Kyle Fedderly, executive director of the Glacier Country Avalanche Center give a slide show presenation on avalanches, snow conditions and snow safety, 6:30 p.m. Whitefish Branch Library, 9 Spokane Ave. Free and open to public.

Thursday

3 Deer Park School board special meeting at 8 a.m. at the school to discuss increased enrollment/possible budget amendment.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Feb. 3, Rollins Community Club, West Lakeshore. Instructor Fred Sego. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.

3 Flathead County Republican Women host a "Meet and Greet" of the Republican candidates 5:30-7 p.m., The Bulldog, at the WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. All Republicans and Republican candidates are invited. Call Lois Lauman at 857-3512.

3 FVCC Multicultural Lecture Series presents Patrick Pezzelle, Lincoln County Campus director, on topic, "Ghana-Observations and Reflections," 6 p.m., Blake Hall board room. Free and all welcome.

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

3 Flathead County Library's Beyond the Flathead independent and foreign film series presents "Campfire," 7 p.m., Kalispell branch. Subtitles. For mature audiences. Call 758-5713.

3 Dr. Patrick Burns discusses sleep apnea and the cardiovascular system, 7 p.m., North Valley Hospital Lake Room. Free, Refreshments served. Call 863-3630.

3 Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg hosts a veterans assistance seminar by his field representative Jake Eaton at 7 p.m. Salish Kootenai College, Pablo. Call Eaton at 1-888-232-2626.

Friday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

3 Ski Joring reception 6-9 p.m., Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Public welcome. Call 755-5366.

3 Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg hosts a veterans assistance seminar by his field representative Jake Eaton at 7 p.m., FVCC, Kalispell. Call Eaton at 1-888-232-2626.

Saturday

3 American Cancer Society offers a Reach to Recovery volunteer training session 8 a.m. to noon, The Summit, Kalispell. The program pairs breast cancer survivors with newly diagnosed women for support and information. Call Corey Campbell, 1-877-488-7723, option 3.

3 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board retreat 8 a.m. to noon, Linderman School library.

3 Montana Wilderness Association Wilderness Walk, Stanton Lake, six miles with a 200-foot elevation gain. Moderate. To register, call Roger Sherman, 862-0438.

3 Glacier Lifelong Learning Center, a nonprofit organization, offers "Temperaments and Community Building: A Walfdorf Workshop and Potluck," 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., United Way Conference Room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell, with Waldorf educators Michael Pincher and Andrea Lyman. Music, skits, discussion, potluck lunch. (Bring a healthy dish to share.) Cost $20 per person ($10, second parent) Call Catherine Flynn, 756-0405.

3 Red Cedar Circle of the Flathead Valley leads sacred and healing ceremonies, songs and dances, noon to 9 p.m. today, Bohemian Grange, U.S 93, Whitefish; and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Glacier Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1515 Trumble Creek Road, Kalispell. Admission by donation. All welcome. Call Jill Fanning, 862-8070; or Laurel Emert, 863-9685.

Thought

"The third-rate mind is only happy when it is thinking with the majority. The second-rate mind is only happy when it is thinking with the minority. The first-rate mind is only happy when it is thinking." n A.A. Milne (1882-1956).

3 Flathead County Library's Beyond the Flathead independent and foreign film series presents "Campfire," 3 p.m., Columbia Falls branch. Subtitles. For mature audiences. Call 758-5713.

3 Sons of Norway meet 7 p.m., 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Contact Arne Brosten at 837-3494.

Sunday

3 Red Cedar Circle of the Flathead Valley leads sacred and healing ceremonies, songs and dances, noon to 4 p.m., Glacier Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1515 Trumble Creek Road, Kalispell. Admission by donation. All welcome. Call Jill Fanning at 862-8070, or Laurel Emert at 863-9685.

3 Rev. James Lamb, executive director of National Lutherans for Life, presents a one hour lecture, "The Basics of Advanced Directives," 1 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Free. Public welcome. Call 752-3089.

Monday

Lake County Republican Women meet at noon, Lake County Courthouse conference room no. 316. Meet the Republican candidates. Call 883-2277 to reserve a luncheon meal. Guests welcome.

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

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

3 100 Voices Men's Choir performs at the Flathead Lake Women's Choral Festival 6:30 p.m., Polson High School Auditorium. Open to public.

Dr. Walter Weisenburger presents a slide show presentation on climbing Aconcagua in Argentina, the highest point in the western hemisphere, 7 p.m. Flathead Health and Fitness Center, 300 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Free. All welcome.

A Look Ahead

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Feb. 7, Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latte-day Saints.

3 Heritage Days 2006 committee meets 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7, Tote-N-Go, Columbia Falls. Public invited.

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 7 and 9, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Instructor Tom Hines. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Women's health education class 7 p.m. Feb. 7, at Shape Up!, Whitefish Mountain Mall. Dr. Eve Gillespie discusses "Women's Heart Health. Free and all are welcome. Call 862-5986.

3 Free Falun Dafa Quigong class, 7 p.m. Feb. 7, Ananda Seva Yoga Center, KM Building, 36 E., Second St. Kalispell. A self-cultivation meditation with gentle, easy exercises. Call Laurie Hammill at 755-4907.

3 Columbia Falls Stage Neighborhood Steering Committee meets at 7 p.m., Feb. 7, Columbia Falls City Council Chambers. Open to public.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Feb. 8, Flathead Electric Cooperative, Kalispell.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8 in the administration building boardroom.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Feb. 9, in the blood mobile at National Flood Service, Kalispell.

3 Bigfork Chapter of Soroptimist International presents "Champagne, chocolate & You - An Affair to Remember," 7 p.m. Feb. 9, La Provence, Bigfork. Tickets $25 available at The Jug Tree, Nan's Cafe, Cravings and Electric Avenue Gifts. Call Tara Allen 837-2085.

3 Flathead Spay and Neuter Task Force rummage sale and raffle fund-raiser, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 10-11, Bethany Lutheran Church, 8558 Montana 35, Bigfork, in the Ark (building behind church). Raffle items include handpainted dog dishes, jewelry and more. Call Debbie at 837-6280.

3 Annual Valentine's Day luncheon fund-raiser for Neighbors in Need, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 10, basement of Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Cost $7 per person or $8 delivered. Menu includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, homemade pie and orange drink. Fax requests for delivered meals to 755-7266 by Feb. 9.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 10, in blood mobile at Lowe's, Kalispell.

3 Third annual Teens 'N Crisis fund-raiser, 6 p.m. Feb. 10, The Christian Center, 255 Summit Ridge, Kalispell. Featured speakers are State Attorney General Mike McGrath, Mayor Pam Kennedy, Chief of Police Frank Garner and Mary Haydal. Tickets include dinner, raffle and door prizes, available for $10 adults, $5 kids under 12. Call Linda Smith at 257-5431, John Brakefield at 752-3532, or Ron Clem at 752-3703.

3 Page by Page Books, 214 Main St., Polson, host a "Velveteen Rabbit" party at 11 a.m. Feb. 11. Bring your favorite toy. All ages welcome. Parents are invited to attend with their children. Call 883-1857.

3 Flathead County Library's Beyond the Flathead independent and foreign film series presents "Campfire," 3 p.m. Feb. 11, Bigfork branch. Subtitles. For mature audiences. Call 758-5713.

3 Missoula Children's Theatre presents two performances of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves," at 3 and 7 p.m. Feb. 11, Somers Middle School gym. Tickets available at the door for $5 adults, $2 students; children 5 and under are free.

3 Annual Daddy-Daughter Valentine's dance 7-9:30 p.m. Feb. 11, 124 Third Ave. E., Linderman School. Tickets $8 per couple at the door. Music, food, door prizes. Families welcome. Sponsored by Bee Broadcasting and Kalispell Parks and Recreation. Call 758-7717.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Feb. 13, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

3 Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in the school library.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at 30 Lower Valley Road in Kalispell. Call 752-4220.

3 Wild geese expert Mike Schwitters talks about "Seeking the Rare Birds of Alaska" at Flathead Audubon's next meeting, 7 p.m. Feb. 13, The Summit, Kalispell, Free. Public invited.

3 Public is invited to a free community lecture at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 14 at Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell. Topic is "Introduction to Chemical Dependency Treatment. RSVP to 756-3950.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5:30 p.m., Feb. 14, Lakeside Elementary School.

3 Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 15, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Mary Kay Wilson talks about "How We Live a Life Fully Engaged." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Feb. 15, Glacier Park.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Feb. 16, FVCC, Libby campus.

3 Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Flathead County Library's Beyond the Flathead independent and foreign film series presents "Anytown, USA," 7 p.m. Feb. 16, Kalispell branch. Call 758-5713.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Feb. 17, Kalispell Center Mall.

3 Montana Wilderness Association Wilderness Walk, Feb. 18, Polebridge Stroll, four miles with a 100-foot elevation gain. Easy. To register, call Dave Hadden, 837-0783.

3 Project Linus hosts an open house for those interested in making blankets for needy and traumatized children, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 18, 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.

3 Flathead County Library's Beyond the Flathead independent and foreign film series presents "Anytown, USA," 3 p.m. Feb. 18, Kalispell branch. Call 758-5713.

3 Big Mountain Winefest 5-8 p.m., Feb. 18, Rocky Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Advanced tickets are $40 by calling Big Mountain Information Center

3 Habitat for Humanity eligibility information meeting 2 p.m., Feb. 19, Calvary Lutheran Church, corner of U.S. 2 East and East Evergreen Dr.

3 Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Evergreen Fitness Team annual carnival fund-raiser 5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 24 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.

3 Flathead County Library's Beyond the Flathead independent and foreign film series presents "Anytown, USA," 3 p.m. Feb. 25, Kalispell branch. Call 758-5713.

3 Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Special Olympics Montana State Winter Games, March 5-7, Big Mountain. Opening ceremony with fireworks and parade of athletes 7:30 p.m. March 5.

3 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flathead County annual Select Dinner and Auction 6 p.m. March 24, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Tickets $150 per couple. Call 752-0092.

3 Hunting/Fishing Expo, March 10-12, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 15, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Author Joanna Weaver talks about, "For Better or for Best." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 Montana Wilderness Association Wilderness Walk, Edge of the Scotchmans, four miles with a 2000-foot elevation gain. Moderate. To register, call Cesar Hernandez, 883-5019.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 5, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Toni Cancilla, instructor and interpreter talks about "Teaching Your Child to Sign." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 Cowboy Down Benefit, April 8, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 19, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Dr. Lynn Dykstra, pediatrician talks about "How to Know When to Call the Doctor." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 ALERT Benefit, April 22, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 3, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. The Potter's Field Ministry will discuss "The Value of a Mother." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 17 for a potluck brunch luncheon, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Cloverdell Road, Bigfork, has a Rags to Riches Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 2; 9 a.m. to noon June 3. Proceeds benefit local charities. Call Mary Clough at 837-0057.

3 Heritage Days parade, 11:30 a.m. July 29, Columbia Falls.

3 Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Cloverdell Road, Bigfork, Oktoberfest noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 1. German food, beer and wine. Music by Don Lawrence Band. Tickets available at the door. Proceeds benefit local charities. Call Dan or Donna Danz at 892-2435.

Tuesday