Friday

Flathead Spay and Neuter Task Force rummage sale and raffle fund-raiser, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Feb. 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.

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.

Porter Block Inc. hosts an open house and installation demonstration of its insulated masonry wall system 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday, in The Lakes development, South Whitefish. Call 270-6497.

Annual Valentine's Day luncheon fund-raiser for Neighbors in Need, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. 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.

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

Flathead chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Buffalo Hill Terrace. Lunch is $7.50. For reservations, call Mary Turk 849-5172.

Burger night at the Eagles, 5-7 p.m. 37 First St. W., Kalispell, downstairs. Deluxe burger, homebaked beans, salad bar and tea or coffee, $6. Public welcome. Proceeds go to Eagles charities.

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

West Glacier School and Missoula Children's Theatre perform "Pinocchio" at 7 p.m. at the school. Tickets $5 each or $15 per family. Silent auction to raise money for art programs. Call 888-5312.

Contra Dance, Sons of Norway, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Potluck 6-7:30 p.m. Beginner's lesson is 7:30-8 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. The cost is $6 for adults, $3, teens, 11 and younger, free. Call 758-7717.

North Valley Senior Center Sadie Hawkins Day. Wear hillbilly clothes. Jammers entertain. Refreshments. Call Roxy Larsen, 892-4087.

Saturday

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.

Porter Block Inc. hosts an open house and installation demonstration of its insulated masonry wall system 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today in The Lakes development, South Whitefish. Call 270-6497.

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

Sunburst Beauty Pageant for girls birth to 27 years of age; boys, birth to 4 years old; Registration 11 a.m. pageant at noon, Kalispell Center Mall. Call Meg Lindborg at 751-5052.

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

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

Annual Daddy-Daughter Valentine's dance 7-9:30 p.m., 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.

Sunday

Flathead Audubon Mission Valley field trip in search of winter birds. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Park 'n Ride, intersection of U.S. 93 and Montana 82. Bring lunch, binoculars or scope and winter weather gear. Sign up with Leslie Kehoe at 837-4467.

Alpine Artisan's annual Wine & Chocolate Social 1 p.m., Seeley Lake. Live and silent auctions of local artists' work. Admission $10 includes wine, non-alcoholic beverages, hors d'oeuvres, chocolate desserts. Shuttle bus service from Wold's Valley Market. Proceeds to Seeley-Swan High School scholarships and other outreach programs. Call 406-754-0034 or 406-677-2761.

Church at Creston hosts "The Five Love Languages" seminar for couples, from 6-8 p.m., Creston Grange, across from Creston School off Montana 35. Call 752-1205 for details and reservations.

Monday

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

West Valley School board meets at 5 p.m. at the school library.

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

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6-8 p.m., The Summit conference room, Kalispell. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Care givers will meet for a short discussion on "The Mind, Body, Heart Connection. Valentine treats. RSVP to Kathy at 756-4723 or Sue at 756-4725.

Columbia Falls School board expulsion hearings at 6 and 6:30 p.m.; followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

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

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

City of Whitefish 2006 Stormwater System Utility Plan public meeting 7-8:30 p.m. City Council chambers. Drainage problem areas, recommended management changes and proposed capital improvements to be discussed. Call Karin Hilding, project manager, at 863-2450.

Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., school library.

Deer Park School board meets at 7 p.m. at the school.

Tuesday

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

Flathead Valleyaires Barbershop Chorus will deliver singing valentines in the Flathead Valley today. Limited appointments. Call 755-2736 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays for a reservation.

Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Guest speaker is Hap Peters of Habitat for Humanity. No reservations are required and lunch is available for $8. Call Carol Pike at 892-2072.

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

Creston School board meets at 5 p.m. at Creston School. Public welcome.

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

Edward Jones investment representative Gerald Yungling hosts a free satellite broadcast, "The Medicare Rx Plan: What it Is and How it Works," 4:30 p.m., at 1645 U.S. 93 South, Suite G. Call 755-4145 to reserve a seat.

Mission Mountain Audubon meets 7 p.m., Polson City Library meeting room. Bill Gregg and Al Streitmatter present the slideshow program "An Arctic Voyage: The Ellice River by Canoe." Free and the public invited.

Smith Valley School board meets at 7 p.m. at the Intermediate School.

Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 North Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call Don at 862-6955.

Wednesday

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m., 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).

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.

Montana Veterans Home Family Support and Alzheimer's Group meet at noon Wednesday. Topic is "Financial Planning" presented by Bill Parsons of Raymond James. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m. All welcome. Call Suzanne Dickenson, Social Services, at 892-3256.

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

Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets 7 p.m., Mountain View Mennonite Church, Creston. Marijka Wessner, Missoula County Weed education coordinator will give a program on "Challenges of Noxious Weed Management and Education." Free and open to public. A general meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. Public welcome.

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.

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

Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5:30 to 7 p.m., Rocky Mountain Images, Mountain Mall. Refreshments served. Call 862-3501.

ETHIC, a nonprofit public and consumer awareness organization, offers a free nationally certified program on "Understanding Your Credit, Your Family and Your Future", 6-9 p.m., United Way conference room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Confidential credit reports, counseling. Call 257-6627 to pre-register.

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.

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

Dr. Matt Bailey gives a slide presentation about hip arthritis and hip replacement 7 p.m., North Valley Hospital Lake Room. Free. Public welcome. Call 863-3630.

West Valley Land Use Committee meets at 7 p.m., West Valley School Library.

Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets at 7 p.m., school library.

Whitefish Central School 7th and 8th graders present the play, "The Ransom of Red Chief," 7 p.m. Feb. 16-17, in the auditorium. Tickets $2 adults; $1 students/seniors.