Today

St. Richard's Parish Rummage Sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Columbia Falls. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Lunch will be available.

First Presbyterian Church annual fall and holiday bazaar 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Soup, sandwiches and pie served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 540 Main St., Kalispell. Proceeds support local mission projects.

Whitefish Karate Academy sponsors a Kick-A-Thon and Child Safety School Expo 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mountain Mall. Proceeds benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital. Call Janie Green at 862-7722.

Christmas at the Mansion Victorian Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Conrad Mansion, Kalispell. Admission $5 adults, $1 children. Proceeds benefit the Conrad Mansion Museum. Call 755-2166.

Glacier Stamp Club's annual Show and Exhibition 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday, Central School Museum, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free admission to show and museum, and refreshments. Call 755-7917 or 888-5204.

Regis Hairstylists hosts 14th annual Clip for the Cure fund-raiser, Kalispell Center Mall. Discounted haircuts with proceed benefiting Regis Foundation for Breast Cancer Research. Call Tina at 752-8098.

Flathead Lutherans for Life annual rummage sale 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Faith Free Lutheran Church, 405 Liberty St. Kalispell. Part of proceeds benefits Hope Pregnancy Center. Call 756-8344.

Lifeline of Hope International Adoptions has a information seminar 2-4 p.m. at 135 Kelly Road, Kalispell. Call 257-0868.

Museum at Central School open house for "Glacier National Park and the Great Northern Railway" exhibit, 2-4 p.m., 124 Second Ave. El, Kalispell. Free admission. Refreshments.

Benefit to rebuild Halfway House, Middle Fork Quick Response Unit building on U.S. 2 near the Essex turn-off. Karaoke at 2 p.m. Potluck dinner at 4 p.m. Raffles. Call Thelma at 888-5607 or George at 888-5562.

Sons of Norway, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell, Lutefisk Dinner 4-7 p.m.

Sunday

Christmas at the Mansion Victorian Holiday Bazaar, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Conrad Mansion, Kalispell. Admission $5 adults, $1 children. Proceeds benefit the Conrad Mansion Museum. Call 755-2166.

Glacier Stamp Club's annual Show and Exhibition 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central School Museum, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free admission to show and museum, and refreshments. Call 755-7917 or 888-5204.

Alpine Artisans Tour of the Arts, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Seeley-Swan. Tickets are $12 nonmembers, 10 members available at participating galleries, studios and homes. Call Chris Jewett at 406-677-7001.

Whitefish Community Center celebrates Oktoberfest 2:30-4:30 p.m. Music by Bavarian Echoes, dancing, German food and beer. Tickets $13 each, $25 per couple; $3 discount for Golden Agers members. Call 862-4923.

Monday

Flathead Democratic Women will meet at noon for no host luncheon, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. Pros and cons of ballot issues will be discussed. All interested are welcome. Call 257-4452.

Red Cross blood drive 2-6 p.m. at the center, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell.

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board has a meeting and work session at 5:30 p.m., Kalispell Junior High School library.

Columbia Falls School board has an expulsion hearing at 6 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. at 30 Lower Valley Road in Kalispell.

Tuesday

Investigative journalist Michael C. Ruppert speaks at an open town meeting at 7 p.m., WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel Grand Ballroom. Topics include 9/11, Peak Oil and the War on Terror. Question and answer session at 8:30 p.m.

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

Kalispell Ministerial Assoication sponsors a prayer-walk to benefit Neighbors in Need, noon to 2 p.m. Meet at Depot Park. Public welcome. Call Lloyd Barrie at 755-3497 or e-mail ljbarie@montanasky.net.

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

Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. in the school library to finalize a math book order.

Flathead Building Association "Raise the Roof" public social 5:30 p.m., Poiema Carpets & Interiors, 206 W. Center St., Kalispell. Call 752-2422.

Wellness Ministry's Healthy Potluck Supper, 6-8 p.m., Whitefish Mountain Mall Food Court. Families welcome. Bring a healthy dish to share. Jeanette Cheney will speak on "The Dangers of Genetically Modified Foods." Call 862-6209.

Evergreen Business and Property Owner's Association meets at 7 p.m., Evergreen Fire hall, 2236 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. The public is invited.

Lifeline of Hope International Adoptions has a information seminar 7-9 p.m. at 135 Kelly Road, Kalispell. Participation by reservation only by Oct. 14. Call 257-0868.

Lake County Democrats meet at 7 p.m., Polson City Library conference room.

Wednesday

Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., Children's Department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call Youth Services Librarian Michael Hutchinson at 758-5822.

Red Cross blood mobile blood drive 1-5 p.m., U.S. Post Office, Meridian Road, Kalispell.

Kalispell Regional Medical Center notes Breast Cancer Awareness month with an interactive presentation by Ina Albert, co-author of "Write Yourself Well…"on using journaling to heal from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Buffalo Hill Conference Room at the medical center. For information, call 752-1790.

Flathead Valley Community College Local Topics/Global Issues film series presents the Oscar winning documentary "The Fog of War (2004)" at 6 p.m., Blake Hall board room. Free and the public is welcome to attend. Call Gerda Reeb at 756-3945.

Free workshop, "Planning for Success: Financial Strategies for Women," by Nancy Davis, 6-7:30 p.m. Whitefish Credit Union, 300 Baker Ave., Whitefish. Call 257-6886 to reserve a seat.

Montecahto Women's Club, Lake County Republican Women's Club and Lake County Democratic Central Committee host a bi-partisan candidates forum at 6:30 p.m. at the club, six miles north of Polson on Montana 35. Bring a potluck dish. Call 887-2617.

Salvation Army Harvest Carnival 6:30-8:30 p.m., 110 Bountiful Dr., Kalispell. Kids' games, door prizes, Hot dog, chips and drink, $1.50. Call 257-4357.

Thursday

Red Cross blood mobile blood drive 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Flathead Valley Community College.

Woodland Montessori Harvest Festival, 5 Park Hill Road, Kalispell. 5-7:30 p.m. Haunted house, silent auction, music by Tra La Gail. All are welcome. Call 755-3824 or Heidi at 257-2334.

Secretary of State candidate Bill Kennedy, "Coffee with Kennedy Tour" 5-6 p.m., Museum at Central School, Kalispell. All are welcome.

West Valley School board meets at 6:30 p.m. in the school library to discuss the superintendent evaluation and instrument used.

The Whitefish branch of the Flathead County Library reception and presentation by students on "Our Place, Whitefish," 8 p.m.

Friday

St. Ann's Catholic Church in Somers has its annual Harvest Bazaar and Rummage Sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Oct. 30. Home baked and canned goods, handmade jewelry, crafts and artwork. Chili, cabbage rolls and pie will be on sale for lunch.

Thimble Club of Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., annual bazaar 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Handmade gifts. Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Flathead Valley Community College Local Topics/Global Issues lecture series presents "The life and Works of Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer" with guest speaker Mark Holston, noon to 1 p.m., Blake Hall board room. Free and the public is welcome to attend. Call Gerda Reeb at 756-3945.

Immanual Lutheran Home ninth annual Trick or Treat Trail and Boo Bash 3-4:30 p.m., 185 Crestline Ave. Halloween carnival. Free admission.

Boomers Singles Activities Group social hour, 6 p.m., followed by dinner buffet at 7 p.m., Fenders Restaurant, 4090 U.S. 93 N. RSVP by noon Thursday by calling Bill at 257-1313, or Debbie at 752-3215. All are welcome.

A Look Ahead

St. Ann's Catholic Church in Somers has its annual Harvest Bazaar and Rummage Sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 30. Home baked and canned goods, handmade jewelry, crafts and artwork. Chili, cabbage rolls and pie will be on sale for lunch.

Flathead County Library, Kalispell, invites children of all ages to a costume party at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 30 in the Children's Department. Dress as your favorite fictional character. Entertainment, stories and refreshments. Call Youth Services Librarian Michael Hutchinson at 758-5822.

Elks, 1820 S. Main, Kalispell, Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Contest, 1 p.m., Oct. 30. Kids, bring your mom and dad. Free hot dogs for the kids.

Flathead High School Booster Club Auction Oct. 30, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Silent auction begins at 6 p.m.; live auction 7 p.m. Admission is free. Call Ted Dykstra Jr. at 257-5263.

Kalispell Center Mall invites trick or treaters 3-5 p.m. Oct. 31.

Glacier Bank invites kids to trick or treat 5-7 p.m. Oct. 3, Kalispell Main Street office. Toys for all.

PLUK, Parents Let's Unite for Kids, presents a workshop by Doug Cochran-Roberts, "Working with Children with Challenging Behavior," 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. Free to parents of children with disabilities. Professionals may call for cost. Pre-register by calling 1-800-222-7585.

Polson Presbyterian Women pasty lunch and bake sale, 11 a.m. Nov. 2, Fellowship Hall of the Polson Presbyterian Church, across from Linderman Elementary School. Menu includes pasty, salad, vegetable and cake, beverage.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Montana free "Credit Karate" class 12:30-1:30 p.m. Nov. 2, 690 Meridian Road, second floor conference room. Topics include kicking the credit habit and how to power pay through your debts. Free and open to the public. Call 257-4069 or 1-877-275-2227 to reserve a seat.

Open discussion group called Socrates Cafe meets 7-9 p.m. Nov. 2, City Brew, 6550 U.S. 93, Whitefish, next to the Pin & Cue. All are welcome.

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support), 9:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 3, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Free program on "A Home Business Fair." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

Disabled American Veterans open house for veterans, active military and families, Nov. 3. Potluck at 5:30 p.m. meeting at 6:30 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. E. Kalispell. Kevin Grantier will be guest speaker. Call Trisha Kinnamon at 862-6458.

Community Leaders Forum 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Call 881-4547 or e-mail flatheadport@centurytel.net.

Friends of the Library annual book sale, Kalispell Center Mall. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 5; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 6; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7. Proceeds benefit the county library system. Call Clare Hafferman at 752-1341.

Somers/Lakeside Fire Department annual Harvest Dinner, 4-8 p.m., Somers Fire hall. Turkey and all the trimmings, and homemade pumpkin pie. Adults, $8; children 6-12, $4; under 6 free. Proceeds benefit the fire department.

Antiques and Collectibles Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 6-7, Flathead County fairgrounds Expo Building. Call Leslie Knuth at 857-2540 or 261-4560.

Jerry's Backroom Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 6; 10 to 5 p.m. Nov. 7, in Fortine, off U.S. 93. Watch for signs.

Kalispell Edward Jones representative Mark Salansky hosts a video course, "Life Insurance, Estate Taxes and Succession Planning," at noon Nov. 10, 22 Second Ave. W., Ste. 2000, Kalispell. Call 755-8280 to reserve a seat.

Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10 in the administration building boardroom.

Whitefish Rotary Club's international gift auction 7 p.m. Nov. 10, O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Tickets are $10. Beverages and hors d' oeuvres available. Proceeds go to educate children in Nepal. Call Jan Metzmaker at 862-6110 or 862-7960.

Lakeside Elementary School Veteran's Day Remembrance, 8:45 a.m. Nov. 11. Call Judy Harris at 857-3531.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake Nov. 12 and 20 in Bigfork; Nov. 19 and 21 in Whitefish; Nov. 20 in Columbia Falls. Call 752-0092; or log on to www.bbbsfc.org.

Larry Moore present a two free sessions on Nov. 12 discussing retirement investment strategies, at 8 a.m. with breakfast; and 11:30 a.m. with lunch, Jane Lopp and Associates, 295 Third Ave. EN, Kalispell. RSVP to 758-2800 or 257-6886.

Stillwater Christian School fourth annual "Funding Their Future" benefit auction, Nov. 12 in the school gym, 1251 Willow Glen Road. Silent auction at 6 p.m.; buffet dinner catered by Vista Linda at 7 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance at the school, $25 at the door. Call 752-4200

St. Catherine's Church Fall Craft Festival, 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Nov. 13, Bigfork Elementary School gym. Coffee and doughnuts until noon. Hourly drawings and raffles.

Kalispell Lions Club dessert social 12:30 p.m. Nov. 16 Elks Club U.S. 93 South, Kalispell. The public is welcome to attend. Call Dave Beyer at 837-0921.

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support), 9:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 17, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Free program titled, "She Gonna Blow. Real Help for Moms.) Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

"Growing Up Female" Workshop for mothers, and daughters 9-13, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Nov. 22, conference room Flathead City-County Health Department, 1035 Firs Ave. W., Kalispell. The cost is $20 per family which includes dinner. Call 751-8150 to pre-register.

Sons of Norway Scandinavian craft and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 27, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Lefse and lutefisk luncheon will be served. Proceeds benefit the Scandinavian Heritage Scholarships Program.

"Growing Up Female" Workshop for mothers, and daughters 9-13, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Dec. 6, conference room Flathead City-County Health Department, 1035 Firs Ave. W., Kalispell. The cost is $20 per family which includes dinner. Call 751-8150 to pre-register.