Today

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bigfork Area Senior Center. Bring a sack lunch. $10 course fee. Call 837-4157 to register.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., at North Valley Hospital, Whitefish.

Teen Advisory Group meeting and discussion on banned books begins at 4 p.m. at the Kalispell library, 247 First Ave. E.; call Martha Furman at 758-5713.

Whitefish Chamber of Commerce hosts its monthly "Gone Fishin' social from 5 to 7 p.m. at Grouse Mountain Lodge; food and refreshments, door prizes and self-guided tours through newly appointed guest room.

Friendship Force of Flathead Valley meets at Scotty's in Kalispell; cocktails at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. Dr. Higgs will speak about Turkey. Public invited; call Lois Lauman at 857-3512.

Whitefish City-County Planning Board meets at 6 p.m. at Whitefish City Hall for a work session; Sue Ann Grogan will give an overview of Whitefish Housing Authority programs; regular meeting begins at 7 p.m.

A Toastmasters demonstration meeting is 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at the Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E. in Kalispell, in the downstairs conference room; call 755-4884.

Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Flathead Citizens for Decency through Law meets at 7 p.m. at Faith Alliance Church, 348 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Dallas Erickson will talk about fighting sexually oriented businesses in Flathead County.

The Community Forum on Middle East Solutions meets at the Whitefish library at 7 p.m.; public welcome.

Sixth annual yard sale to benefit Doctors without Borders, 1045 E. Fourth Ave., across from Whitefish High School, all day today, Friday and Saturday. Drop off or call 862-1629 for pick-up of donated items.

Friday

Montana Retired Educators Association district meeting 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. Lunch at noon with entertainment by String Crossings. Guest speaker Jim Dettman, AARP Montana representative, at 1 p.m. Del Lonnquist will talk about "Steps to Health," at 1:30 p.m. Carolyn Pfrimmer presents "Music Memories. Registration $18, includes lunch. Call Judie Stewart, 752-2955.

The community is invited to an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at WEL-Life Assisted Living Center of Kalispell to celebrate Signa Mathison's 100th birthday. The center is located at 156 Three Mile Drive.

Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m. at the West Valley Fire Hall on Farm-to-Market Road; call Bruce at 857-3753 or Russ at 314-4248.

25th annual Flathead Quilters Guild Wildflower Memories Quilt Show 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Merchant mall, food, silent auction, boutique, demonstrations, quilts for sale. Admission $3.

Saturday

Flathead Lutherans for Life holds its annual rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Faith Free Lutheran Church, 405 Liberty St. in Kalispell; most proceeds benefit Hope Pregnancy Center; call 756-8344.

Homebuyers' certified education course runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Flathead Valley Community College; $15 registration fee per household; call 756-3832 or 257-6627 for reservations.

The Greater Northwest Model Airplane Fly-In and Swap Meet runs today and Sunday featuring flying and exhibits by regional pilots; gates open at 10 a.m. both days at the club's field off Whitefish Stage Road, 10 miles north of Kalispell, on K-Lazy-D Road. Admission is $5 per car; benefits the Civil Air Patrol.

An orientation meeting for anyone interested in volunteering at the Humane Society of Northwest Montana will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Animal Adoption Center, 3499 U.S. 93 N. in Kalispell; call 752-7297 for details.

The sixth annual Pagan Pride Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Woodland Park in Kalispell; vendors, readers and music. Please bring a canned food item to donate to the Flathead Food Bank and a potluck dish to share for lunch; call 755-3765.

The annual Log Jam fundraiser will be held at Majestic Valley Arena north of Kalispell. Doors open at 4 p.m., with dinner at 5 p.m. and bingo/auction at 6:30 p.m. Dance to Men in the Making starting at 9 p.m. It's a family event open to the public. Call 892-4641 or 253-8550.

Flathead County Democratic Women and Central Committee Harvest Dinner at Flathead County Fairgrounds Country Kitchen, Kalispell. Social hour 5 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. Guest speaker is Pat Williams, former state representative in Congress. Pie and produce sale, silent auction, basket raffles and more. Cost $15 per person, or $30 per family with children under 16. Call Nancy Fenner, 752-0298, or Ramona Graham, 752-0227 for reservations and tickets. Everyone welcome.

Coram-West Glacier volunteer firefighters hold their 32nd annual benefit dance at 8 p.m. at the Dew Drop Inn; Don Lawrence Orchestra will entertain; silent auction and raffle for $1,000 shopping spree at Bitney's Furniture; call Tabb at 387-5100.

Reception for the retirement of Peggy Russell and the closing of Super Kids Day Care, 4 p.m. at Clementine's, 265 Brider Dr., Bigfork; 837-0751.

Sixth annual yard sale to benefit Doctors without Borders, 1045 E. Fourth Ave., across from Whitefish High School, all day. Drop off or call 862-1629 for pick-up of donated items.

Sunday

Montana Loon Society annual meeting is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 6525 Rocky Point Road in Polson; regional reports, loon day count, planning and elections. Bring potluck dish, tableware and lawn chairs. Take U.S. 93 north out of Polson to Rocky Point Road, then go 6.4 miles past King's Point Road; after three cattle guards, take third left; 883-5797.

Whitefish Golden Agers host an Oktoberfest from 1 to 4 p.m. at the senior center, 121 East Second Street. Authentic German food, beer and music featuring Don Lawrence and the Bavian Echoes; admission is $15 for adults; $5 for children 5 to 13; children under 5 free. Buy tickets at Golden Agers, Glacier Bank, Whitefish Chamber of Commerce and Whitefish Credit Union.

Monday

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 406-293-0100 to register.

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Tuesday Polson Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.

Flathead County Democratic Women meet 11:45 a.m. at Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Lunch $8. Discussion of initiatives and ballot measures. No reservations required. All welcome.

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

Flathead Conservation District natural streambed applications and violations monthly business meeting at 7 p.m. in the conference room of the USDA building at 133 Interstate Lane in Kalispell, behind Sweetheart Bakery in Evergreen; call 755-4220.

Cub Scouts Pack 36 meeting, Whitefish Church of the Nazarene, community room, 7 p.m. All interested are encouraged to attend.

Tuesday

20th annual Flathead Valley Harvest Food Drive sponsored by the Northwest Montana Association of Realtors. Fill your bags with nonperishable foods and place on doorstop for pickup at 6 p.m. Cereal, peanut butter, canned beans, rice and soup are needed. Call Barb Funk at 862-2333.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Good Shepherd Church, Polson.

Lakeside Community Council meeting at the Water Works buildling on Bierney Creek Road, 7 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $10 course fee. Call 863-3630 to register.

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 26 and 28, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

Kalispell Elks Lodge meets for dinner at 6 p.m., meeting 7 p.m.

Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR, 6:30 p.m. at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Helena Flats school teachers meet at 7 p.m. in the school library for contract negotiations.

Flathead Valleyaires hold an open house at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 329 Second Ave. E. in Kalispell; men interested in barbershop quartet singing are welcome to attend; call 892-5953.

Wellness Education Center, healthy potluck supper, 6 to 7:30 p.m., 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Call 755-8423.