Daybook

Today

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 School District 5 and Flathead County High School district board meets at 5:30 p.m., Kalispell Middle School.

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 Qigong 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.

3 Flathead Civil War Roundtable meets 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Topic is John Brown's 1859 raid on Harper's Ferry. New members welcome. Call Ron Juno, 862-2239.

Thursday

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9-11 a.m., and 1-3 p.m., 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., 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 Flathead County Library, Kalispell, hosts a Halloween party for youth 12-18, from 4-6 p.m. Free food, games. Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride" shown. Costumes encouraged. No registration required. Call teen services librarian, Martha Furman, 758-5713.

3 Kalispell Senior Center general meeting, 4:45 p.m.; followed by potluck Halloween party, 5:30 p.m. Bring a dish or $3 for meal.

3 Hockaday Museum of Art's eighth annual Members Only Show, 5-7 p.m. 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., 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. at Great Northern Brewing Co., 2 Central Ave. Refreshments served. Public welcome. Call 862-3501.

3 Ashley Lake Land Use Advisory meets 6 p.m. Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Open to public.

3 Haunted house, 433 Mountain View Dr., Kalispell, 7-10 p.m.; 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.

Friday

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

3 Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel. "Tea Party-ers" Panel discussion with Bob Adney, Linda Johnson and Ava Walters. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Tom McElwain, 270-5764.

Thought

"Truth is not introduced into the individual from without, but was within him all the time." n Soren Kierkegaard, Danish philosopher (1813-1855).

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, 185 Crestline Ave., Kalispell. Trick or Treat Trail open 6:30-7:30 p.m. Halloween carnival. Free admission.

3 Jews for Jesus presents The Liberated Wailing Wall concert and drama, 7 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church, 2200 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Call 752-4102.

Saturday

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

3 Foy's to Blacktail Trails guided hike, 11 a.m. Herron Park. Meet at main parking lot for a three-mile round trip hike. Call Sarah, 406-531-0123.

3 Whitefish Relay for Life Halloween Carnival, 3-6 p.m., 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 Community Halloween party, 5-9 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center Building. Family activities, prizes, candy, pie eating contest, photo booth, food and more. Jaycees will have two haunted houses from 6 p.m. to midnight - one for small children, and a scarier one for adults - admission $3 for either. Costume contest 8:30 p.m. Bring canned goods for Veterans Food Pantry. Call Nuggett Carmalt, 758-5810.

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

Monday

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

3 Lake County Republican Women meet Nov. 2, Papa Don's Grill, Polson Golf Course. Buffet lunch, 11:30 a.m.; meeting at noon. Linda Johnson will talk about her experiences at the Belgrade Tea Party rally and at Washington, D.C., Taxpayer March in September. Reservations required by Oct. 29. Call Mimi, 849-5944; or Lynette, 849-5083.

Lakeside Neighborhood Plan 6:30-8:30 p.m., Lakeside Library. Public comment followed by review of plan document status. Call Debbie Spaulding, 844-2479.

Tuesday

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

3 Kalispell Public Schools board meets at 5:30 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Library.

A Look Ahead

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 Chiropractor Kevin Wilmot of Northern Lights Chiropractic gives a presentation, "Learn How Spinal Health Affects Mood, Boosts Your Immune System and Contributes to Overall Well-being," 6:30 p.m., Nov. 4, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call Siara, 260-8616.

3 Whitefish Housing Authority fundraiser and annual meeting, 5 p.m. Nov. 5, Great Northern Brewery, Whitefish. Overview of housing programs. Enjoy soup and take home pottery bowl. Music, raffle, beer for sale upstairs. Tickets $5 per person/ $10 per family.

3 Flathead Chapter Society of American Foresters meet, Nov. 5, Glacier Discovery Square, Columbia Falls. Business meeting, 6 p.m.; program 7-8:30 p.m. Kent Louden, FWP biologist and wolf specialist, will talk about "Wolves: The Recent Past and Near Future of the Wolf in Northwest Montana." Public welcome.

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 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 Montana Wilderness Association presents "Patagonia's Wild and Scenic Film Festival, Nov. 6, O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Doors open 6 p.m.; films begin 7 p.m. Tickets $10 at door, all Coffee Traders, Rocky Mountain Outfitter, The White Room. Door prizes, food and beverages for sale.

3 Screening of Montana PBS' new documentary, "Never Long Gone: The Mission Wood Band Story," 7 p.m. Nov. 6, Glacier High School, Kalispell. Tickets available at 6 p.m., at the door.

United Way's Rake Up the Flathead volunteer day Nov. 7. Do fall yard work for seniors and disabled. Call 752-7266 by Nov. 3 to register.

3 Museum at Central School in Kalispell has a "Homework" sale featuring Hand-knitted goods, chocolates and more by local artisans, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 7.

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 Epworth United Methodist Church holiday bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7, corner of Second Avenue East and Third Street, Kalispell. Local artists feature jewelry, pottery, painting, rugs and sweaters. Coffee and sweet rolls, 9-11 a.m. Turkey noodle soup and homemade pie lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit mission projects.

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 Blue Dragon Bead 'n Feed show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 7; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8, Hampton Inn, Kalispell. Free packet of beads for every food item donated to food bank. Free admission.

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; or Candy Stevens, 250-1337.

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

3 Our Savior's Lutheran Church, smorgasbord, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, 401 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls. Turkey and dressing, meat balls, mashed potatoes with gravy, baked beans, salad, lefse, Scandinavian treats. Adults, $9; children 7-12, $3; under 7, 25 cents per year.

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 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 Kalispell Moose Lodge 1922, 2158 U.S. 2 East, Kalispell, breakfast 9-11 a.m. every Sunday, starting Nov. 8. (No breakfast Nov. 29 or Dec. 6.) Open to public. Families welcome. Proceeds go to Moose charities and building fund. Call Myron, 892-4611; or Bill, 858-2304.

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.

3 Flathead Audubon meets 7 p.m. Nov. 9, The Summit, Kalispell. John Fraley, author of Wild River Pioneers," discusses natural history of Middle Fork drainage and Great Bear Wilderness. Free. Public invited.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Nov. 9, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Veterans Day Remembrance, 2:15 p.m. Nov. 11, Lakeside Elementary School. All veterans and service people in Lakeside/Somers community invited. Arrive by 2 p.m. Uniforms encouraged. Call Judy Harris, 857-3531 or 844-2208.

3 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 Senior Tour & Tea, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 12, Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Free admission for senior citizens. Docent-guided gallery tour at 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments. Call 755-5268.

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 Flathead Area Safety and Health Group-FLASH, kick-off meeting and brainstorming session, noon Nov. 13, Flathead Library, Kalispell, basement conference room. Use south entrance. Topic is workplace safety and health. Open to public. Call Chris Turner, 240-3924.

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.

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

3 St. Richard's Catholic Church annual bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14, U.S. 2 West, Columbia Falls. Craft shop, homemade baked goods, candy store, children's Christmas tree, silent auction, raffle table and cash raffles. First prize $500; second, $200; third, $100. Need not be present to win.

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.

3 Geology of Western Montana workshop, noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 14, Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Instructor Anita Ho gives an indoor presentation, then proceeds to park overlook for guided view. Registration $5 per person. Call Mary Beth Chappelow, 755-2706, ext. 2.

3 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 "GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays" seminar for those who have lost a loved one, 3-5 p.m., Nov. 15, Christ Lutheran Church, 5150 River Lakes Parkway, Whitefish. Use northwest entrance. Free. All welcome. Call 862-2615.

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 Global economist and journalist Joan Veon will talk about changing international financial policies and local impact, 6:45 p.m. Nov. 18, Glacier High School Performance Hall. Sponsored by Freedom Action Rallies, Inc. Call 755-3141 or 837-6929.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 19, Bigfork Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 837-4157.

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 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 21, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 23, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3630.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 23, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.

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 Kalispell Moose Lodge 1922, 2158 U.S. 2 East, Kalispell, breakfast 9-11 a.m. every Sunday. Open to public. Families welcome. Proceeds go to Moose charities and building fund. Call Myron, 892-4611; or Bill, 858-2304.

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.