Today

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, Meridian Road and Wyoming Street.

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. The Rev. Mark Cutler speaks about, "Filling Your Child's Bucket." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

Alpine Spinners and Weavers have a "Spin In," 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., JC Penney Center Court, Kalispell Center Mall.

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, noon to 5 p.m., National Flood Employee Drive, in the blood mobile, Kalispell.

Red Cross certified course in First Aid Basics, 6:30 p.m., at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Cost $30. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

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

Thursday

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, at East Oregon Street and Seventh Avenue East.

13th annual Glacier Jazz Stampede today through Sunday, Kalispell Center Mall, Kalispell Red Lion Hotel, and Eagles, 37 First St. W, Kalispell. All-event badges $60. Public welcome. Call 755-6088.

Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the blood mobile, FVCC, Kalispell.

New Parkinson's Support Group meets 2-3:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. All interested, patients and care givers welcome. Call Lydia, 1-800-233-9040.

Grace Hospice Project offers a new support group for people who have lost a loved one. First meeting 5:30 p.m. tonight, 1111 S. Main St., Kalispell. Parking in the rear of building. Call 755-4923.

Civil Air Patrol, Flathead Composite Squadron meets 6:30-9 p.m., Montana National Guard Armory, 2989 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell, north entrance. Youth ages 12 and up welcome. Aerospace lessons, march/drill exercises, fly-ins and more. Call Lt. Dave Brim, 257-7547; Lt. Kevin Kasperson, 756-5959.

Eastern Flathead County neighborhood plan kick-off meeting 7 p.m., Deer Park School gym. All interested invited.

Community Forum on Middle East Solutions invites public to a showing of "Man of Galilee - The Story of Elias Chacour," 7 p.m. Whitefish branch of Flathead County Library. Refreshments.

Friday

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, at U.S. 93 and East California Street.

Brain Injury Association of Montana 19th annual state conference, "Creating Opportunities through Winning Strategies," today and Oct. 7, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Guest Speakers Dr. Nathan Zasler and Marlene Davis, Washington State Governors Council. Presentation on employment, life planning, therapeutic riding and more. Call 1-800-241-6442.

Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce annual rummage sale 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Circle Plaza building, 111 Nucleus Ave. Donations welcome. Bring to Bev at Curves. Proceeds benefit Christmas Village.

Friends of the Flathead County Library annual book sale, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Kalispell Center Mall. Donations welcome. Call Clare Hafferman, 752-1341; or Erica Wirtala, 257-3988.

Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Burch's Photo Lab, Blue Cow, Kalispell.

Kalispell Ski Club's annual Ski Swap and Sale today through Oct. 8, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Bring consignments in 1-8 p.m. today. Sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 7; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 8. Proceeds support club's free "Learn to Ski Program." Call 752-SKIS.

"Moon over Heaven" fundraising event for Glacier National Park Fund, 5:30-9:30 p.m., on Big Mountain, Whitefish. Gondola ride, dinner, no-host bar and stories about the park. Tickets $65 per person, in advance or at gondola. Call 862-6110.

Saturday

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, at Woodland Avenue and Second Street East.