Today
• Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 a.m., administration building boardroom.
• Seventh annual Economic Future of the Flathead breakfast, 7 a.m., Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Program, 7:15-9 a.m. with speakers Jim Kelley of Kelley Appraisal and Gregg Davis, FVCC economist. Free. Public invited. Call Kim Morisaki, 257-7711.
• Flathead Valley Business and Professional Women meet noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Speaker is Kim Morisaki of Montana West Economic Development. Guests welcome. Lunch available for $13. RSVP to Shelley Loutherback, 755-4884.
• Forum on sustainability, "Finding Joy in Change," noon, Whitefish Library. Judy Owsowitz, owner of Terrapin Farm, will talk about organic farming and certification. All welcome. Call 863-9425.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Elks Club, Kalispell.
• Free cultural lecture on Chinese philosophy, part II, by FVCC Fulbright Scholar-in- Residence, Eric Ruicheng Pei, 6-7:30 p.m., FVCC Arts and Technology Building, room 144. Public welcome. Call 756-3945.
• David Sanders, certified master consultant, gives a free seminar, "Recession-proof Your Business," Hilton Garden Inn, 1840 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Networking 6-7 p.m.; seminar 7-8:30 p.m. Register by calling 406-883-8321.
• Essential Stuff Project free presentation by Deb Schatz and Sally Janover on "Seed Starting Indoors and Container Gardening, 7 p.m., Clementines, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-4577.
• Free Falun Dafa Quigong class, 7 p.m. community room of Kalispell branch of Flathead County Library. A self-cultivation meditation with gentle, easy exercises. Call Katherine, 257-9798.
• Flathead Civil War Roundtable meets 7:15 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Discussion on two biographies by Jefferson Davis. New members welcome. New members welcome. Call Ron Juno, 862-2239.
Thursday
• Two free lectures today on Anishinabe Nation and Chippewa Bands by artist Louise Ogemahgeshig Fischer: "Indian Customs and Working Professionals, 12:30-2 p.m.; and "Knowing Who You Are," 6:30-8 p.m., FVCC Arts and Technology Building, room 144. Public invited. Call 756-3945.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., North Valley Baptist Church.
• Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m., Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish if you can. All area seniors 55 and older welcome. Call 257-1598.
• Artist/researcher Dan Fagre presents a program, "Losing a Legacy: A photographic story of disappearing glaciers," 5-7:30 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. No admission charge, donations appreciated. Call 755-5268.
• Montessori Education Expo and presentation on curriculum, integration and progression from early childhood through high school, 5 p.m., Kalispell Montessori Elementary School, 349 Willow Glen Dr. Public welcome.
• Avalanche awareness program sponsored by Flathead National Forest and Glacier Country Avalanche Center, 6:30-8 p.m., Sportsman & Ski Haus, Kalispell. Reservations not required. Call 758-5295.
• Fort Connah Restoration Society annual business meeting to discuss 2009 projects, 7 p.m., Ninepipes Lodge, Charlo. Public welcome.
• North Valley Music School student recital, 7 p.m. Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Piano, voice and string performances. Free. Public invited.
Friday
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., West Kootenai Community.
• The Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Fireside Room, Red Lion Hotel. Lunch available. Guest speaker is Jim Lehner, Plum Creek's director of community affairs. Public invited.
• Boomers Singles Group dinner, Village Greens Community Center, 195 W. Nicklaus Avenue, Kalispell. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m.; meeting 8 p.m. Reservations required. RSVP to Melody, 253-9249. All 40-plus singles welcome.
Saturday
• Winter Trails Day. Free family snowshoe activities: at Blacktail Mountain cross-country ski area, 10 a.m. to noon, call 837-7500; at Glacier Park, Apgar Visitor Center, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., call 888-7939; and at Ravenwood Natural Science Center, Ferndale Fire Department 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., call 837-7279.
• Lone Pine State Park Craft Corner for children 8 and up and adults, 11 a.m. to noon, Visitor Center, Kalispell. Program on "Recycled Stationery." $3 fee to cover materials. Call Mary Beth Pendley, 755-2706, ext. 2.
• Skijoring Competition Horse and Ski Event, noon to 4 p.m. today and Sunday, Whitefish Airport. Admission free with Whitefish Carnival button. Food and beverages available. Call Mary Behrendt, 250-6390.
• Jewel Beck Lansing signs her book, "My Montana, a History & Memoir, 1930-1950," from 3-4:30 p.m., Page by Page Books, 220 Main St., Polson. Call 883-1857.
• Whitefish Art Walk, 5-8 p.m., downtown Whitefish. Free. Call 862-5929.
• Black Tie and Blue Jeans silent auction and gourmet dinner, 6-9 p.m., Moose Lodge, 230 W. 10th St., Whitefish. Tickets $25 at White Room Mountain Shop, Hair Hut or Rainbow's End Preschool and Daycare. Fundraiser for Rainbow's End. Call 862-4606.
Sunday
• Kalispell Moose Lodge breakfast buffet every Sunday, 9-11 a.m., 2158 U.S. 2 East. Public welcome. Proceeds go to Moose charities and Building Fund for new family center. Call Mike Larkey, 257-0266; or Jeremy Heindel, 212-4834.
• Enoch Hills new Evangelical Free Church informational meeting 10 a.m. Signature Theatres, Kalispell. Public invited. Call Lisa Stucky, 471-9231.
• Skijoring Competition Horse and Ski Event, noon to 4 p.m. today, Whitefish Airport. Admission free with Whitefish Carnival button. Food and beverages available. Call Mary Behrendt, 250-6390.
Monday
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
• Lake County Republican Women's Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Wheat Montana, Polson. Meet new officers and help plan club's direction in 2009. Lunch available. Call 883-9209 by 11 a.m. to order.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
Montana Department of Agriculture public scoping meeting to discuss environmental impact statement for Noxious Weed Trust Fund, 2-4 p.m. Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
• Glacier Stamp Club meets 7 p.m., in the basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Silent auction follows a short business meeting. Visitors welcome. Call Gail Long, 752-6110.
• Northwest Montana AA Orchestra Festival concerts: today at 7:30 p.m. at Glacier High School Performance Hall; and at 7 p.m. Feb. 3, at Flathead High School. Public invited.
Tuesday
• AARP Driver Safety class, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Northwest Montana AA Orchestra Festival concert, 7 p.m., at Flathead High School. Public invited.
A Look Ahead
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Feb. 4, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Topic is "Marriage Counseling." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Feb. 4, Flathead Electric Co-op.
• USMC Happy Hour for all active and former Marines, 5-7 p.m. Feb. 4, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Cash bar. Spouses welcome. Call 471-3295 or 871-2759.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Feb. 5, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Feb. 5, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by D.A. Davidson.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 5, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Whitefish Winter Carnival Frivolity Ball dinner and dance, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Feb. 6, The Lodge at Whitefish, 1380 Wisconsin Ave. $40 per ticket; 862-3501.
• Penguin Plunge, Feb. 7, Whitefish City Beach. Registration 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Plunge at noon. Call Officers Scott Warnell or Michelle O/Neil, 758-7780; or 1-800-242-6846.
• Whitefish Golden Agers, 121 Second St. E., and American Cancer Society fundraiser, 4-7 p.m. Feb. 7. Play bunco. Homemade soup or chili meal available with roll, cookie and hot beverage, $5 per person; $20 per family of five or more; pre-schoolers eat free. Proceeds benefit senior center and Cancer Society. All welcome. Call 862-4953.
• Mardi Gras, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7, Kwa Taq Nuk Ballroom, Polson. Live and silent auction, dinner and dancing. Proceeds benefit Boys and Girls Club; 406-676-5437.
• Whitefish Winter Carnival Kiddie Carnival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 7, Middle School Gym, at Second and Spokane Avenues; St. Charles Church pie social and raffle, noon to 2:30 p.m., 230 Baker Ave.; Grand Parade, 3 p.m., downtown Whitefish. All events Feb. 7.
• Penguin Plunge, Feb. 7, Whitefish City Beach. Free shuttle bus from O'Shaughnessy Center to beach, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fundraiser for Special Olympics. Call Judy, 863-8888.
• Yeti Snowskate Jam, 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Feb. 7, Kiddie Park at Fifth and Baker Avenue, Whitefish. Call Linda Hobbs, 862-3303.
• Torchlight Parade and fireworks, 7 p.m. Feb. 7, Whitefish Mountain Resort.
• Whitefish Winter Carnival Rotary Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Feb. 8, Moose Lodge, 230 W. 10th St. $7 per person; 862-3501.
• John White Lecture Series presents Will Hammerquist speaking on the topic, "Glacier Beyond One Hundred - What Does the Next Century Hold for Glacier National Park?" 2:30 p.m., Feb. 8, 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.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Feb. 9, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 9-10, Buffalo Hill Terrace, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 752-9612.
• Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m. Feb. 9, the Summit Kalispell. Research wildlife biologist Lisa Bate will present "The Wild Life in Dead Trees." Public welcome. Free.
• Glacier Kiwanis fourth annual High School Jazz Concert, 7 p.m. Feb. 9, Columbia Falls High School auditorium. Jazz bands from Columbia Falls Flathead and Glacier High Schools perform. Tickets from Kiwanis members and at door, $5 adults; $3 students.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Feb. 9, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Public is invited to a free community lecture on "Current Service Options' in school-based mental health programs, 7:30 a.m., Feb. 10, Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell.
• Swan River School board meets 5:30 p.m. Feb. 10.
• Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 11, administration building boardroom.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 12, Bigfork Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 837-4157.
• Glacier Babies Workshop 7-8:30 p.m., Feb. 12, Kalispell Library downstairs meeting room. Learn to sign with your baby. Call Lisa Stucky, 471-9231.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative sponsors two Child Find Screenings, for children age 5 and younger with suspected disabilities, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Feb. 13, at West Valley School and Somers Middle School. To make an appointment call Amber, 257-1857.
• 31st annual Cabin Fever Days fundraiser, Feb. 13-15, in the Canyon area. Barstool ski races 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 14-15 Martin City. Kids Carnival 1 p.m. Feb. 14 Head Start, Martin City. Activities and live music at various venues in Hungry Horse and Coram throughout weekend. A $3 Cabin Fever Days button required for all events. Call 387-9971; 387-4888; 387-9922.
• Annual Neighbors in Need Valentine's Day luncheon 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 13, Northridge Lutheran Church, Kalispell. Menu includes spaghetti, garden salad, garlic bread, homemade pie and beverage. Cost $8 per person, or $9 delivered. Order for delivery by call 752-7266 by Feb. 11.
• Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Feb. 13, Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. For reservations, call Bill Driver at 837-2744.
• Kalispell Parks and Recreation Valentine's Dance, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 13, Laser School, (formerly Linderman) 124 Third Ave. E. Music, snacks, door prizes. Tickets at the door, $10 per couple; $15 per family.
• Lone Pine State Park Craft Corner for children 8 and up and adults, 11 a.m. to noon, Feb. 14, Visitor Center, Kalispell. Program on "Fused Plastic Bag Valentines." $3 fee to cover materials. Call Mary Beth Pendley, 755-2706, ext. 2.
• 14th annual Alpine Artisans Wine and Chocolate Social and art auction 1-4 p.m. Feb. 15, Lindey's Prime Steakhouse, Seeley Lake. Tickets $10 advance; $12 at door, includes glass of wine, hors d'oeuvres, desserts. Call Martha Swanson, 406-793-5706.
• Kalispell Women's Connection buffet luncheon and spring fashion show, 11:30 a.m., Feb. 17, Elks Club, U.S. 93 South, Kalispell. Cost is $10.50. RSVP to Rosaine at 257-8098 or Jan at 857-2467. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 5:30-10 p.m. Feb. 17, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Feb. 18, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Topic is on the preschool fair. Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife board meets at 10 a.m. Feb. 18, Polson City Library. Agenda is cooperative reinforcement efforts. Call 883-2888.
• Edward Jones investment representative Tom Kerr offers a free seminar on how to handle employer-sponsored retirement plans, at noon and 5:30 p.m. Feb. 18, 1645 U.S. 93 S., Suite G., Kalispell. RSVP to Kris, 755-4145, by Feb. 15.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 21, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3630.
• Glacier Babies invites you to a Doula Tea, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 21, Kalispell Library, downstairs meeting room. Call Lisa Stucky, 471-9231.
Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County annual "Spellabrate" fundraiser, 1-3 p.m. or 3:30-5:30 p.m., Feb. 21, Museum at Central School, Kalispell.
• John White Lecture Series presents wildlife consultant Brian Peck who will give a presentation on wolf mythology and recovery in Montana, 2:30 p.m., Feb. 22, 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.
• Special Olympics Parade of Athletes 4 p.m. Feb. 22, Whitefish Depot Park. Public welcome.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 23, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.
• Kalispell Episcopal Church, 215 Third Ave. E., hosts a free pancake supper 5:30-7 p.m. on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 24. Music by Razz Ma Tazz combo. Free. All welcome.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 to 11 a.m., and 1-3 p.m. Feb. 25, Polson Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., Feb. 26, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.
• Glacier Babies workshop, "Introducing Solids to your Baby," 7-9 p.m. Feb. 26, Kalispell Library downstairs meeting room. Call Lisa Stucky, 471-9231.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. March, 2, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. March 4, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Sherry Johns talks about "Puppets for the Preschooler." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• Lone Pine State Park Craft Corner for children 8 and up and adults, 11 a.m. to noon, March 7, Visitor Center, Kalispell. Program on "Nature Inspired Picture Frames." $3 fee to cover materials. Call Mary Beth Pendley, 755-2706, ext. 2.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. March 18, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Brian Tankos discusses "How to Write a Living Will." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• Lone Pine State Park Craft Corner for children 8 and up and adults, 11 a.m. to noon, March 21, Visitor Center, Kalispell. Program on "Recycled Decoupage Candles." Bring own glass jars if possible. $3 fee to cover other materials. Call Mary Beth Pendley, 755-2706, ext. 2.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., March 26, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., March 26, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. April 1, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Lyn Kelly gives a program on "Early Literacy." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. April 6, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. April 15, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Baby-sitters Brunch. Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board meets 11:30 a.m. April 23, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., April 23, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. April 29, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. No child care available. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., May 6, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Mac Bledsoe gives a program on "Messages of Love." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. May 20, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. MOMS brunch. Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., May 28, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., June 25, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.