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Saturday

| October 28, 2006 1:00 AM

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

Women's Awareness Day, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Christian Center, Kalispell. Focus on health issues. Continental breakfast, lunch and child care provided. Free. Call 752-6428, ext. 227.

Breathe Easy owner Steve Malley offers smoking cessation classes beginning today at 9 and 11 a.m., and Nov. 2 at 7 p.m., The Summit. Fee is $150 with 10 percent donated to American Cancer Society. Call Malley at 250-0015, or Leslie Deck, 751-4501.

First Presbyterian Church of Kalispell, 540 S. Main St., annual Fall Bazaar 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fall and holiday crafts, fresh produce and homemade preserves and baked good. Children's Corner. Soup luncheon, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit local charities. Call 752-7488.

Mission Mountain Winery Oktoberfest, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the winery, on U.S. 93 in Dayton. Special wine and food pairings served.

10th annual Halloween Hunt for kids ages 3-9, 11 a.m. Meet at Woodland Park Pavilion, Kalispell. Candy, pumpkins, and prizes. Sponsored by Kalispell Parks and Recreation. Call 758-7717.

Montana puppeteer Herb McAllister talks about his career and experiences hosting a children's TV show in the 1950s and '60s with his puppet Froggy Doo, 1 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. All ages welcome. Call 758-5822.

Kalispell Elks Lodge No. 725, 1820 U.S. 93 S., annual pumpkin carving contest 1 p.m. Bring your kids and grandkids for a fun afternoon. Everyone invited.

NorthWestern Energy public weatherization event, 3-7 p.m., division office, 8900 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Free starter home weatherization kits and demonstrations. Bucket truck rides, and special treats for kids. Refreshments. All welcome.

Come listen to "Spooky Tales at the Big Arm Fire Hall, Stories shared 5-6:30 p.m. Community supper 6:30 p.m. Bring a "scary" dish. Witch's ale provided. Costumes welcome. All invited. Call 849-6628.

West Valley School Halloween Carnival 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Carnival games; photos with Darth Vadar; concession stand.

Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre haunted house fundraiser, 6-10 p.m., Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. Tax-deductible tickets $3. Call 837-4886.

Kalispell Jaycees Haunted House 6 p.m. to midnight, 45 River Road, rain or shine. Cost $5 per person, or $4 with two nonperishable food items for Flathead Food Bank. Proceeds also benefit Jaycees. Call 752-1522.

Whitefish CARE Halloween costume party for fifth and sixth graders, 6-8 p.m., Roy Duff Memorial Armory.

3 Fifth annual Hall of Horrors 6:30-9:30 p.m., Rollins Volunteer Fire Department. Soup supper with bread. Bring a spooky dessert. Prizes for best dessert and costumes. Karoake, bonfire, face painting. Call 844-0210.

Sunday

Free Community Halloween party and Fiddlers Jam, 1 to 5 p.m., Miracle of America Museum in Polson. Prizes for top three youth and adult costumes. Call Jeri, 883-1519; Galen, 837-0105; or Alida, 892-5507.

Kalispell Center Mall hosts a Puppy Pageant and dog costume contest. $3 registration beginning at 2 p.m. to be donated to Humane Society. Leashes required. Prizes for best costumes in various categories. Call 751-5052.

Pinochle every Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Eagles, Kalispell. Sandwiches and cookies. All welcome.

Meet Democratic candidates Mark Crowley and Doug Cordier, 4:40-6:30 p.m., Belton Chalet, U.S. 2, opposite entrance to Glacier Park. Light snacks, no-host bar. Free. Public invited.

FVCC's culinary arts students present a six-course dinner and fundraiser, Red's, Wines and Blues. Wine reception and auction 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m. Tickets $100 per person. Limited seating. Call Tara Roth, 756-3912.

Monday

AARP Driver Safety class today and Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day, The Summit, Kalispell. Cost $10. Call 751-4500.

AARP Driver Safety class today and Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day, St. John's Lutheran hospital in Libby. Cost $10. Call 293-0100.

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, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

10th annual Halloween Trick or Treat Trail and Boo Bash, 3:30-5 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Home, 185 Crestline Ave., Kalispell. Wear your costumes, play Halloween games and trick-or-treat. Free. Call 752-9622.