Saturday

• Flathead Audubon field trip in Lower Valley to search for wintering birds, waterfowl and owls. Meet to carpool at 8 a.m. at Somers Park ‘n’ Ride, intersection of U.S. 93 and Montana 83. Bring lunch, binoculars or scope and appropriated clothes. Free. All welcome. Call Bob Lee, 837-4467.

• Rescued kitten and cat adoption event, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aquarium Shop, 1101 E. Idaho, Kalispell. Area shelters and rescue groups offer spay/neuters, vaccinated and litter-box trained felines for small adoption fee. Bring your own carrier. Call Darcy, 752-4460.

• Spaghetti dinner benefit for Jeff Chase to help cover his medical expenses, 5 p.m., the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell, downstairs. Auction, raffles. Live music by The Moran Sisters and others. Dinner by donation. Public invited.

Sunday

• John White Lecture Series presents, 2:30 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. U.S. Geological Survey research ecologist Kate Kendall talks about her bear research. Tickets $6 for museum members; $9 for nonmembers. Limited tickets at door. Call 756-8381.

Monday

• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Libby Christian Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-293-0100.

• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• Congressman Denny Rehberg’s regional director Erin Gabrian conducts traveling office hours, 2 p.m. Lake County Courthouse, 106 Fourth Ave. E., Polson. Drop in or call 406-543-9550 for an appointment.

• Columbia Falls School District board of trustees meets, 5:30 p.m., administration office board room, 501 Sixth Ave. W., Columbia Falls.

• Columbia Falls School District board of education meets in retreat, 6:15 p.m., administration office conference room, 501 Sixth Ave. W., Columbia Falls.

• Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets 6:30 p.m.

• Glacier National Park Associates Winter Speaker series, 7 p.m., Museum at Central School, Kalispell. Kyle Johnson, wilderness specialist, talks about “Using Glacier Park’s Backcountry.” Free. Public invited. Call 387-4299 or 756-8992.

Tuesday

• University of Montana’s School of Pharmacy offers health screenings, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sykes’ Pharmacy, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Bone density, diabetes, cholesterol (9-12 hour fast required) are $15 each or three for $30. Free blood pressure. Call 257-4806 to schedule an appointment or stop in.

• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Polson Methodist Church.

• Flathead County Coalition meets 4 p.m. Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell.

• TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Tuesday, First Baptist Church, 6232 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Weigh-in 5-5:30 p.m.; meeting 5:30-6:15 p.m. Men and women welcome. Call 862-5214 or 862-1233.

• Somers Rural Fire District board meets 6 p.m., Lakeside Fire Station, 125 Bills Road.

• Whitefish School board special meeting, 6:30 p.m., followed by a work session at 7 p.m., board meeting room.

• Lakeside Community Council meets 7 p.m., Lakeside Sewer District office, 253 Bierney Creek Road. Open to public.

Wednesday

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Support Group meets 7 p.m., Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 862-6357.

• Disabled American Veterans (DAV) meet at 7:30 p.m., VFW meeting room, Kalispell. Call 752-2357 or 890-3335.

Thursday

• Kalispell Public Schools Curriculum Committee meets 3 p.m., administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.

• Flathead Valley Grizzly Football social, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Head coach Robin Pflugrad, athletic director Jim O’Day will be present. Tickets available at the door are $10 per person includes light hors d’oeuvres. Cash bar. Call 243-6481 or 406-212-8298.

Friday

• Kalispell Public Schools Finance Committee meets 7:30 a.m., administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.

• 2012 Whitefish Winter Carnival Gala, Whitefish Lake Golf Club Restaurant. Cocktails 6:30 p.m.; dinner 7:30 p.m. Live music by John Dunnigan. Silent auction. Tickets $50.

A look ahead

• Whitefish Winter Carnival events Feb. 4: Kiddie Carnival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Penguin Plunge, 11 a.m.; St. Charles Catholic Church pie social, 1-3 p.m. featuring live music; Grand Parade, 3 p.m.; Black Star Beer Barter, 4:30 p.m.

• Center for Restorative Justice Souper Bowl event noon, Feb. 4, 224 First Ave. E. Free sack lunches to first 100 people.

• Libby Area Chamber annual fundraiser dinner, 5-11 p.m. Feb. 4. Call Shanda Jennings, 406-293-4167.

• Sons of Norway meet 7 p.m., Feb. 4, Buffalo Hill Terrace meeting room, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Call 752-2357.

• Whitefish Winter Carnival Rotary pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 5, Moose Lodge. $8.

• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 6, Troy United Methodist Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-193-0100.

• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 6 p.m., Feb. 7, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.

• Wasabi Sushi Bar Community Night, 5-9 p.m. Feb. 6. Portion of night’s receipts benefit Whitefish Theatre Co. Call 863-9283 for reservations.

• High Country Carvers meet 2-4 p.m. first and third Mondays of month (Feb. 6 and 13; and 6:30-8:30 second Monday of month (Feb. 20), Evergreen Fire Department meeting room, 2236 U.S. 2, Kalispell. Bring safety gloves and a bench hook or protective cover for table. No power tools.

• Glacier Stamp Club meets 6:30 p.m., Feb. 6, downstairs meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Visitors welcome. Call Gail, 752-6110.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m., Feb. 6, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

BNI meeting, “Jump Start Your Business 2012,” 7 a.m. Feb. 7, Boiler Room, 525 Eighth St. E., Kalispell. Call 406-871-0236.

• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 7, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

• Certified seminar leader Ina Albert presents a conversation for men of all ages “About Growing Older,” noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 7, and 7-9 p.m. Feb. 9, First Presbyterian Church, 540 Main St., Kalispell. Free. Call 863-2333 to reserve a place.

• Swan River School board meets 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7.

• Helena Flats School board special meeting, 7 p.m., Feb. 7, school library.

• Planning meeting for new Lakeside Community Garden, 7 p.m. Feb. 7, West Shore Community Library, 100 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside. All interested welcome.

• Flathead Kennel Club meets 7 p.m. Feb. . 7, Montana Logging Association, 2224 Montana 35, across from Hooper’s Nursery. Speaker is Kane Shenyer, second place winner on National Eukanuba Dog Show with his dog, Hazel. Free. Public welcome. Call 471-2328.

• Parkinson’s disease support group meets 3-4:30 p.m., Feb. 8, The Summit, Kalispell. Jennifer Crowley presents “Seven Steps to Long-Term Care Planning.” All welcome. Call Lois, 871-3767; or Inga, 756-5514.

• College Goal Montana session to help students and families apply for financial assistance for college, 4-7 p.m., Feb. 8, FVCC Arts and Technology Building. Free, open to all higher education-bound students. Federal tax returns needed. Call coordinator Amy Kanewischer, 756-3961.

• Bigfork Soroptimists host their 10th annual “An Affair to Remember, 5-7 p.m. Feb. 8, Mountain Lake Lodge, Woods Bay. Hors d’oeuvres, gourmet chocolate desserts, wine tasting, silent auction, raffle for gift baskets. Tickets $20 available at The Jug Tree, at the door, or call Susan Olson, 471-4048.

• Evergreen School board meets 6:30 p.m., Feb. 8,  administration boardroom.

• Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets 7 p.m. at Teakettle Community Hall, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Business meeting, 5:30 p.m.; program, 7 p.m. Free. Public welcome. Call Rachel Potter, 892-2446.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10:30 a.m., Feb. 9, Linderman Educational Cooperative, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• North Valley Senior Center book and puzzle sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 10-11, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Lasagna dinner fundraiser 4-7 p.m. Feb. 10. Includes salad, roll, dessert; $6. Public invited.

• A Chocolat Affair 5-10 p.m. Feb. 10, downtown Kalispell. Area businesses will vie for awards for best chocolate treats. Live jazz from 7-10 p.m., The Split Rock Cafe, 30 Second St. E. Awards ceremony 8 p.m., door prizes.

• 34th annual Cabin Fever Days, Feb. 10-12, Martin City, Coram, Hungry Horse. Fundraiser for Canyon QRU, Head Start, Volunteer Fire Department and food bank. $3 button gets you into all events. Kids sled races at noon Saturday, Sugar Hill, Martin City Free shuttle to free Head Start Kids Carnival, Head Start, Martin City. Bar stool races 1 p.m. Saturday, and 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Sugar Hill.

• Miss Sweetheart Pageant for babies and girls up to 12 years of age, 10 a.m. Feb. 11, East Evergreen Elementary School. Doors open at 9 a.m. $40 entry fee plus $5 per category. Proceeds go to Eagle Scout project in Ethiopia. Call Breanna Jensen, 261-0074.

University of Montana Grizzly Scholarship Flathead Poker Tournament, Feb. 11, Fatt Boys Bar and Grille, Kalispell. Registration starts at noon; play at 1 p.m. Half of proceeds go to GSA, half paid out in prize money. Call Susan, 212-8298 to register; call Jack Cross, 261-7883 with poker questions.

• College Goal Montana session to help students and families apply for financial assistance for college, 1-4 p.m., Feb. 12, FVCC Arts and Technology Building. Free, open to all higher education-bound students. Federal tax returns needed. Call coordinator Amy Kanewischer, 756-3961.

• Annual Readers’ Fair, 1-5 p.m. Feb. 12, Jwalan Muktika School for Illumination, 320 Haugen Heights Road, Whitefish. 15-minute readings in channeled, tarot, numerology, enneagram and birth code readings; energy massages, $15 each. Proceeds go toward education programs at nonprofit. Reservations recommended, but not required. Call 862-6573.

• John White Lecture Series presents, 2:30 p.m., Feb. 12, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. FVCC professor and anthropologist E.B. Eiselein explores the history of the fur trade. Tickets $6 for museum members; $9 for nonmembers. Limited tickets at door. Call 756-8381.

• Randy Winter, service officer for Montana Veterans Affairs Division will be available to veterans and their independents on Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. to noon, Troy Senior Center; and 1:30-4 p.m. Libby Senior Center.

• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Feb. 13, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

• Flathead Valleyaires Valleyaires offer singing Valentines in the Flathead Valley from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 14. Cost $50 includes complimentary tickets to spring concert, long-stemmed red rose, raffle ticket. Call Betsy, 407-4506 or Susan 261-4422.

• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Feb. 14, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3630.

• Randy Winter, service officer for Montana Veterans Affairs Division will be available to veterans and their independents 10 a.m. to noon, Feb. 14, North Lincoln County Annex, Eureka.

• Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet lunch, 11:30 a.m., Feb. 14, meeting room of church across from Russell School, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Amy Bedey of Riddles Jewelry talks about caring for fine and costume jewelry. Speaker is Nova Lee Hutchins. Food bank donations accepted. Cost $8 per person. Call Jan, 212-3763, or Rosainne, 257-8098 for lunch and free child care reservations. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

• Northwest Healthcare Heart Health Fair, 4-8 p.m. Feb. 16, FVCC Arts and Technology Building. Lectures, break-out sessions, booths, cooking demonstrations, light refreshments. Free. Public invited. Call 751-6697.

• 10th annual Wedding and Event Expo, Feb. 18, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Food, fashion shows, giveaways.

• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 18, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

• Hockaday Museum of Art Mardi Gras celebration, 5-9 p.m. Feb. 18, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Southern food and adult beverages for sale. Costume contest. Raffles. Musical entertainment. Children’s mask making project; materials provided. Free admission. Public welcome. Call 755-5268.

• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 21, Bigfork Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 837-4157.

• AARP Driver Safety class, 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Feb. 21, Polson Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.

•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Feb. 22, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.

• Feature length documentary film about the sexual exploitation of children, “Sex + Money: A National Search for Human Worth,” will be shown at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 23, and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24, downstairs community room, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public invited. Donations accepted. Call Diane Yarus, 751-2175.

• Flathead Combined Training Association equestrian dressage and stadium jumping show, 9 a.m., Feb. 26, Majestic Valley Arena, 3630 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Spectators welcome. Call Katy Long, 406-249-8708.

• John White Lecture Series presents, 2:30 p.m., Feb. 26, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Engineer and surveyor Bill Weikel talks about surveying equipment and methods of early explorers. Tickets $6 for museum members; $9 for nonmembers. Limited tickets at door. Call 756-8381.

• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 27,  Libby Christian Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-293-0100.

• IHOP’s seventh annual National Pancake Day, Feb. 28. Free short stack of pancakes all day to raise donations for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Kalispell IHOP is located at 2425 U.S. 93 N.

• Kalispell Public Schools district board work session 5:30 p.m., Feb. 28, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.

• Whitefish Winter Classic March 1-4, Whitefish Mountain Resort. Kick off March 1 — 5:30-7:30 p.m., poker run, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; March 2 — NFL celebrity autographs 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Summit House, Big Mountain, Play 60 Challenge 4:15-7 p.m. Whitefish High School gym, autograph session 7-8 p.m.; March 3 — Gala/auction 5:30-10 p.m., The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, VIP party, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Boat Club; March 4 — Champagne brunch, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Whitefish Lake Restaurant. Call 862-8146.

• Special Olympics Montana, March 4-6, Whitefish Mountain Resort.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10:30 a.m., March 8, Linderman Educational Cooperative, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. March 5, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., March 22, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., March 28, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m., April 2, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council and Management board meet 10:30 a.m., April 12, Linderman Educational Cooperative, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• Flathead Combined Training Association equestrian dressage and stadium jumping show, 9 a.m., April 22, Majestic Valley Arena, 3630 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Spectators welcome. Call Katy Long, 406-249-8708.

•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., April 25, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m., May 7, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10:30 a.m., May 17, Linderman Educational Cooperative, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• Annual Flathead Lake Cherry Blossom Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 19, Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse, Montana 35, mile marker 35. Arts and crafts for sale Call Shari, 982-3437.

• CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., May 23, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 8:30 a.m., June 14, Flathead Special Education Cooperative, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 27, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.

• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., June 28, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., July 25, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.

•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Aug. 22, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.

•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sept. 26, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.

•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Oct. 24, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.

•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Nov. 28, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.

•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Dec. 26, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.