Daybook

Today

3 Flathead County Library board meets at 9 a.m., at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.

3 Flathead Special Education Cooperative board meets 10:45 a.m., 124 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Qdoba Mexican Grill, in the blood mobile.

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

3 Somers School District Faculty Advisory Committee meets 3:45 p.m., Somers Middle School.

3 Nancy Coopersmith of the Education Services Department Program will talk about the National Common Core State Standards Initiative, testing and curriculum, 4:30 p.m. Muldown Elementary School, Whitefish. Sue Brown and Michell Paine will also participate. Call 862-3641 or 249-9518.

3 Introduction to Green Building and Remodeling workshop, 6-7 p.m. FischWorks Building Services, 201 Second St., Whitefish; followed by wood-fired pizza and beer. Everyone welcome. Call 862-3501.

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets 7 p.m., in the library.

Friday

3 Mosquito Control District board meets 8:30-10 a.m., Earl Bennett Building, second floor conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

3 Big Arm community potluck 6 p.m., Big Arm Fire Hall. Guest speaker is Gil Mangels of Miracle of America Museum, at 7 p.m. The movie, "Smoke on the Waters" about steamboating will be shown. Call Alison, 849-6628.

3 Whitefish Figure Skating Club's Fashion Show on Ice, 6-7:30 p.m., Stumptown Ice Den. Wine and hors d'oeuvres. Tickets $25. Call Carol, 862-7699 or Jennifer, 862-6524.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Lowe's, in the blood mobile.

3 Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel. Lunch available. Speaker is Kellie Danielson, executive director of Montana West Economic Development. Public invited. Call Tom McElwain, 270-5764.

3 Stoner Creek Band performs country/bluegrass music, Family Life Christian Church, 1075 Foys Lake Road. Chili feed at 5:30 p.m., with corn muffins, coffee and cookies. Silent auction, auction, free raffles. Concert at 7 p.m. Benefit for Benevolence Fund and Kids Camp Scholarship Fund.

3 Calvary Lutheran Church harvest dinner, 6-9 p.m., 2200 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Cost $7 per person; $12 per couple; $20 per family of four. Silent auction of theme baskets. Music by String Crossings. Proceeds for sound system for hearing impaired.

3 Third annual Voices of the Wilderness fundraiser, 7-9:30 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Silent auction, entertainment, refreshments, spirits. Suggested donation of $15 at the door. Proceeds benefit Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation, 387-3847.

3 Haunted house, 433 Mountain View Dr., Kalispell, 7-11 p.m. today and Saturday; 7-10 p.m. Oct. 29, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Oct. 30; 5-10 p.m. Oct. 31. Cost $1 for 13 and under; $2, over 13. Sponsored by Montana Pride Network.

Saturday

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

3 First Presbyterian Church fall bazaar and luncheon, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 540 S. Main St., Kalispell. Crafts, fresh produce, baked goods and next-to-new items for sale. Soup, bread and pie lunch, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 752-7488.

3 Third annual "Live Locally" 5K Run/Walk, 10 a.m., Polson. Registration $15 by Oct. 14. Late registration $20. Call 883-3910.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Buffalo Hill Golf Club, in the blood mobile; for Make a Difference Day.

3 Mission Mountain Winery Oktoberfest, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., U.S. 93, Dayton. Sausages and chocolate pairings with wine. Free. Public welcome.

3 United Methodist Church craft fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1150 Wisconsin Ave., Whitefish. Soup, chili and fresh baked goods for sale.

3 Rescued kitten and cat adoption event, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Aquarium Shop. 1001 U.S. 2 E., by the underpass, in Kalispell. All spayed, neutered. Small adoption fee. Call 752-4460.

3 Humane Society of Northwest Montana Volunteer Orientation 11 a.m., Humane Society, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Call 752-PAWS.

3 Third annual Bigfork Soroptimist basket drawing and spaghetti dinner, 5-7 p.m., Ark of Bethany Lutheran Church. Baskets on display at Bigfork area banks. Dinner $8 adults; $4 children, under 10; $20 per family. Prizes for children's costumes. Call Cheryl, 261-3410.

3 Columbia Falls Harvest Celebration, 5-8 p.m. Glacier Discovery Square, 340 Nucleus Ave. $2 suggested donation. Potluck-bring an appetizer or dessert. Live music by Andre Floyd.

3 Fairy Tale Ball fundraiser for Bigfork Children's Theatre. Kids party for 3 and older, 6-9 p.m., BPCT Fine Arts Center (former Thrift Store behind Bigfork Fire Hall); adult party, 7-9 p.m., with entertainment, silent auction. Center for Performing Arts. Tickets $45 per family; $20 per person at Electric Avenue gifts, RE/MAX and Crossroads, or at door. Call Cathy Gaiser, 837-5327.

Sunday

3 Kalispell Aquatic Team Swimming (KATS) swim-a-thon, 1-3 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Donations welcome. Get your own relay team together. Entrance fee $100. Call Coach Brandon, 270-7367.

3 Lakeside Baptist Church 25th anniversary celebration, 6 p.m. Turn west at Lakeside Exxon and go up the hill. Public welcome.

3 North Shore Nordic Club season opener, 7-9 p.m., Tamarack Brewery, Lakeside. Raffles, live entertainment. Call Dave Hadden, 837-0783.

Monday

3 West Valley School board meets to review Architects Northwest's feasibility study, 7 a.m., school library.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.

3 Flathead County Democratic Women meet at 11:45 a.m., New Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Bill Jones, former Montana State legislator for HD 9, will talk about "Our Role in Health Reform." No reservations required. All welcome. Call President Mary Reckin, 257-8160.

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

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 6 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

Tuesday

3 Montana West Economic Development business seminar, "What is the Future of the Web," noon to 1 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public welcome. RSVP to Kim Morisaki, 257-7711.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Eureka Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Lakeside-Somers Chamber of Commerce meets noon, Vista Linda, Somers. Speaker is from Flathead Electric.

3 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Tuesday, Rocky Mountain Lodge, 6510 93 S., Whitefish. Weigh-ins 5-5:30 p.m. Meeting 5:30-6:15. Men and women welcome. Call 862-1233 or 862-5214.

3 Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 5 p.m. at the landfill office.

3 Lake County Pachyderm Club inaugural meeting, Papa Dons', Polson Golf Course. Panel discussion with state and local representatives on property tax increases. Social hour 5:30 p.m.; dinner 6 p.m. $10 pulled pork sandwich, baked beans and cole slaw. RSVP to John or Carol Cummings, 883-1619.

3 Center for Restorative Justice Community Accountability board, 5:30-8:30 p.m., KM Building Theater, Kalispell. Call Catherine, 257-7400.

3 Wellness Education Center's Healthy Potluck Supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Families welcome. Bring a healthy dish to share. Call the Wellness Center at 755-8423.

Columbia Falls Kiwanis host an informational workshop for community service involvement, 6:30 p.m., Freedom Bank, 530 Ninth St. W., Columbia Falls. Learn how to help children and make a difference. Call Holly Ekstrom, 892-9989.

3 Museum at Central School Historic Film Club presents "Amadeus," 7 p.m., 124 Second Ave. E, Kalispell. Free. Donations accepted. Bring portable chairs, pillows, blankets. Call 756-8381.

3 Whitefish School District board meets at 7 p.m., Whitefish High School Library.

Wednesday

3 Flathead Basin Commission meets 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., SK College campus, Pablo. Ric Hauer of Flathead Lake Biological Station will talk about results of transboundary research efforts.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Glacier Bank, Main Street, Kalispell.

3 Salvation Army Harvest-fest Carnival 6-8 p.m., 110 Bountiful Dr., Kalispell. Games, cake walk, snack bar, "jail" fundraiser for Youth World Services. All welcome. Call 257-4357.

3 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Montana Department of Environmental Quality hold a public meeting to discuss clean up at former tie treating plant site, 6:30-8 p.m., Somers Volunteer Fire Department.

3 Jack Potter, National Park Service veteran, will give a presentation titled, "The role of Science in the Management of Glacier" as part of the Celebrate the Centennial lecture series, 7-8:30 p.m., Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Free. Public welcome.

3 Essential Stuff Project (ESP) potluck, 7 p.m., Clementine's 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Free, but donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196; or Catherine Haug, 837-4577.

3 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.

A Look Ahead

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9-11 a.m., and 1-3 p.m. Oct. 29, Polson Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.

3 FVCC Mini Relay for Life event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 29, in front of Blake Hall. Students can "get out of class for a buck" for 10 minutes to walk track. Teams welcome. E-mail Thomas Klein, fvccphithetakappa@gmail.com

3 Hockaday Museum of Art's eighth annual Members Only Show, 5-7 p.m., Oct. 29. Members free; non-members $10, or become a Hockaday member and admission waived. Call 755-5268.

3 FVCC Student Government hosts a Halloween carnival 5-7 p.m. Oct. 29, Arts and Technology Building. Free. Open to parents and their children, under 8 years old. Games, booths, face painting, cookie decorating and more. Kids' costumes encouraged. Call 756-3668.

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m. Oct. 29 at Great Northern Brewing Co., 2 Central Ave. Refreshments served. Public welcome. Call 862-3501.

3 Haunted house, 433 Mountain View Dr., Kalispell, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 29; 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Oct. 30; 5-10 p.m. Oct. 31. Cost $1 for 13 and under; $2, over 13. Sponsored by Montana Pride Network.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 30, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Polson City Commission candidate Murat Kalinyaprak hosts a town hall meeting, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 30, Polson City Library meeting room.

3 Boomers Singles Group Halloween party, Village Greens Community Center, 195 W. Nicklaus Ave., Kalispell. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m.; meeting 8 p.m. Costumes, games prizes. Reservations required. RSVP to Barb, 752-2272. All 40-plus singles welcome.

3 Immanuel Lutheran Home 13th annual Boo Bash Oct. 30, 185 Crestline Ave., Kalispell. Trick or Treat Trail open 6:30-7:30 p.m. Halloween carnival. Free admission.

3 Fundraiser luncheon for Habitat for Humanity, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 31, Bonelli's Bistro, 38 First Ave. E., Kalispell. $15 includes entree and beverage. All proceeds benefit Habitat. Call 257-8800.

3 Whitefish Relay for Life Halloween Carnival, 3-6 p.m. Oct. 31, Foursquare Church, 233 Kalispell Ave., Whitefish. Games, pumpkin decorating. Chili and cider served 4-7 p.m. All proceeds go to next year's Relay for Life. Following carnival, join Relay teams to walk neighborhoods for donations to American Cancer Society. Call Michelle Howke, 863-2403, or 261-7942 after 5 p.m.

3 Swan River Inn, Bigfork, hosts a metaphysical evening, 5 p.m. Oct. 31. Tarot, tea leaves, astrology readings and more. Free admission. Donations accepted. For a reservation, call 837-2328.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 2, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. every other Wednesday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Nov. 4 program by Holly Nickels on "Eating Healthy on a Budget." Nov. 18 is MOMS auction fundraiser. Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 Consignments taken 1-8 p.m. Nov. 6, for Big Mountain Ski Club annual ski sale and swap, The Wave, 1250 Baker Ave., Whitefish. Bring good used equipment. Sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 7. Memberships can be purchased. Sign up kids for ski lessons. Call Sue, 862-6635 or Heidi, 862-7010.

3 Big Mountain Ski Club annual ski sale and swap, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 7, The Wave, 1250 Baker Ave., Whitefish. Bring good used equipment. Memberships can be purchased. Sign up kids for ski lessons. Call Sue, 862-6635 or Heidi, 862-7010.

3 Thimble Club of Trinity Lutheran Church annual bazaar, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 6; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. All handmade articles, baked goods, tablecloths. Raffle for ceramic Nativity scene. Luncheon of homemade soups, pies, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

3 Hockaday Museum of Art's third annual benefit gala, 5-11 p.m. Nov. 7, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Members $90, nonmembers, $100. Cal Holly, 755-5268.

3 Flathead County Animal Shelter offers a Canine Good Citizenship training program, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 7. Cost $15 for class; $12 for test. Pre-register by Nov. 4. Call Adele, 755-4905.

3 Elks annual Hoop Shoot, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 7, Kalispell Middle School gym for boys and girls 8-13. Awards in each of three age categories. Call Greg Postell, 249-6162.

3 Somers Fire Department annual harvest dinner, 4 p.m. Nov. 7. Traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

3 234th annual Marine Corps Birthday Ball, Nov. 7, Elks Lodge, 1820 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. No-host bar 6 p.m.; prime rib dinner 7 p.m. Entertainment. Tickets available at Elks and Kalispell VFW, $25 per person until Oct. 24; $30 thereafter. Call Doug, 261-7427.

3 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meet at 9:15-11 a.m. every other Monday at Easthaven Baptist Church, 2010 Whitefish Stage, Kalispell. Nov. 9 program on "Operation Christmas Child." Nov. 23 program on making Christmas ornaments. Call Kathy LeDuc, 752-7253.

Veterans Day celebration and concert, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11, Ronan Middle School. Nashville recording artist Linda Lanier will be special guest. Free admission and ice cream and cookies.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 11, administration building boardroom.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Nov. 11, Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Park ranger Bill Schustrom will talk about Glacier Park's 100th anniversary celebration. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

3 International Gift Festival, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 12-13; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 14, Mountain View Mennonite Church, 795 Mennonite Church Road, Kalispell. Fair trade gifts and food by Third World Artisans. Village Cafe serves chili lunch with homemade pie and bread. Proceeds benefit charitable outreach programs.

3 Confederated Salish and Kootenai annual Veterans Powwow, Nov. 13-14, Joe McDonald Activities Center, Pablo. Grand entries 7 p.m. Friday; 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday. Feed, 5-7 p.m. Saturday. Free admission. Call Marie Bigby or Pete Phillips, 406-676-5033.

Eidsvold Lutheran Church fall bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 14.

3 Janice K. Mineer, author of "Gingerbread from the Heart," gives a gingerbread house making demonstration and book signing, 11 a.m. Nov. 14, Kalispell Center Mall, near Borders.

Healing Arts Project Masquerade Ball fundraising event, 6:30 p.m. to midnight, Nov. 14, Red's Wines and Blues, KM Building, Kalispell. Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres; live music by La Nota. Tickets $50 per person; $80 per couple and are tax deductible. Call Hap at 471-4403.

3 Artist to Artist Brown Bag lecture series presents musician Andre Floyd on, "The Business of Music," noon to 1 p.m., Nov. 18, FVCC Arts and Technology Building, Room 139. Free. Everyone welcome.

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 10:45 a.m., Nov. 19, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 257-1857.

3 Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Nov. 19, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. every other Wednesday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Dec. 2 program by DC Haas on "Fire Safety and Injury Prevention. Dec. 16 program by Heidi Degal on Christmas craft gift stations. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 7, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meet at 9:15-11 a.m. Dec. 14, at Easthaven Baptist Church, 2010 Whitefish Stage, Kalispell. Program on holiday entertaining and includes cookie exchange. Call Kathy LeDuc, 752-7253.

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 10:30 a.m., Dec. 17, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 257-1857.

3 Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Dec. 17, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 Great Rockies Sport Show, 4-8 p.m. March 12; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 13; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Admission is good all weekend and costs $5, adults; $3, children 6-12; kids 5 and under, free. Friday night all kids 12 and under get in free.