Today

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.

Tidyman's, Kalispell, invites kids 12 and under to the store's big maze, haunted house and kids' games noon to 4 p.m. Free admission. Co-sponsored by Coca Cola and Frito Lee.

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

Halloween scary costume contest 3:30-5:30 p.m. Park Side Federal Credit Union, Whitefish. Free admission. Call 862-2652.

Trick or treat with the merchants in downtown Whitefish 3:30 to 6 p.m.

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.

Stumptown Art Studio Kids' Halloween party for ages 6-12. $5 meal ticket. Pre-registration required. Call 862-5929.

Saturday

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

Community open forum regarding two school bond elections on Tuesday's ballot for School District 5, 9-10:30 a.m., Flathead High School auditorium.

Kalispell Parks and Recreation sponsors its 10th annual Halloween Hunt for candy and pumpkins at Woodland Park. Prizes and fun for ages 3 to 9. Meet at 11 a.m. at the Woodland Park pavilion.

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

Tidyman's, Kalispell, invites kids 12 and under to the store's Amazing Maze, haunted house and kids' games noon to 4 p.m. Free admission. Co-sponsored by Coca Cola and Frito-Lay.

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

The Mountain Mall in Whitefish invites trick or treaters to come to their Halloween Carnival 4 to 7 p.m. Games, prizes and treats.

Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre Haunted House 5-9 p.m. today and Sunday, Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. Cost is $2, with choice of two fright factors. Call 837-4886.

Flathead High School Booster Club Auction, 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.

Bill Rossiter entertains at the Flathead Country Democratic Headquarters, 7:30 p.m., 155 N. Main St., Kalispell. Bring your own beverage. Call 257-4452.

Sunday

Oldtime Fiddlers entertain 2-6 p.m., North Valley Senior Center. The public is invited to attend.

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

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

Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre Haunted House 5-9 p.m., Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. Cost is $2, with choice of two fright factors. Call 837-4886.

Faith Alliance Church, 348 Second Ave. W., Kalispell, Fall Harvest Festival 5-8 p.m. Games, cake walk and refreshments. All are welcome.

Downtown Whitefish Halloween Costume Contest and pub crawl, 6-9 p.m. $3 per passport. Judging at 10 p.m. at The Remington.

Monday

Whitefish Yoga Center offers free open meditation sessions Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 a.m., and Sundays 7:45-8:45 a.m. beginning today. Call 863-2000.

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., The Summit, Kalispell. Free to parents of children with disabilities. Professionals may call for cost. Pre-register by calling 1-800-222-7585.

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

Rails to Trails meets at 5 p.m. in Montana Fish and Wildlife and Parks Conference Room, 490 N. Meridian Rd. All are welcome. Call 752-4766.

Kalispell City Council meets at 7 p.m., Kalispell City Hall.

Columbia City Council meets at 7 p.m., Columbia Falls City Hall.

Whitefish City Council meets at 7:10 p.m., Whitefish City Hall.

Tuesday

Polson Presbyterian Women pasty lunch and bake sale, 11 a.m., 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., 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.

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

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board Curriculum Committee meets at 5:30 p.m., administration building.

Free TrueCents "Do you Need a Financial Lifesaver" class 6:30 p.m., The Summit. Call 755-9026.

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

Wednesday

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board Personnel Committee meets at 7 a.m., administration building.

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

Children's Story Hour 10:30 a.m., Children's Department of the

Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call Youth Services Librarian Michael Hutchinson, 758-5822.

American Heart Association Heartsaver Program CPR instruction, 1-4 p.m. North Valley Hospital Glacier Room. Cost $25. Call 863-3513 to preregister.

Red Cross blood drive, 2:30-5:30 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Disabled American Veterans open house for veterans, active military and families. 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.

Relay For Life planning committee meets 5:30 p.m., First Interstate Bank building, downtown Kalispell. All are welcome.

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Rodney Brandt talks about small incision joint replacement 7 p.m., Lake Room, North Valley Hospital.

Thursday

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

Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., North Valley Community Room, Columbia Falls.

A Look Ahead

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.

Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 5, Kalispell Junior High School library. Visitors are welcome. Park in the school's back lot. Call Bruce at 857-3753 or Scott at 755-3939.

Montana's Homeownership Education Center free nonprofit Community Partnership consumer awareness program for experienced and first-time home buyers, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 6, Northwest Montana Association of Realtors office, 690 N. Meridian Road. Call 257-6627 or 1-800-739-4692 to pre-register.

Total Health Chiropractic hosts "Lend a Hand for the Hungry" 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 6 In exchange for donated canned and dried food, current patients will be adjusted, new patients a consultation. Call 752-7289. Donations benefit Flathead Food Bank.

Somers/Lakeside Fire Department annual Harvest Dinner, 4-8 p.m., Nov. 6, 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.

Swan Valley Emergency Services Volunteer Fire Department annual Fireman's Ball, 7 p.m. Nov. 6 to midnight, Condon Community Center. $5 admission for single, $15 per family. Raffles, auctions, music and appetizers. Proceeds benefit Salmon Prairie fire station. Call 754-0064.

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.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Nov. 8 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at 30 Lower Valley Road in Kalispell.

Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon Nov. 9, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Guest speaker is Steve Knight. Lunch is $8. Call 892-2072.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Nov. 9, Flathead Electric Cooperative, Kalispell.

Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 N. Meridian Road. The public is welcome.

Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Nov. 10, Columbia Falls High School.

Bigfork ParentShare meets at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 10, Community United Methodist Church, Bigfork. Sally Welder will talk about "Montessori in the Home." Child care is provided. Call Renee Wynne at 837-2488.

Denise Smith, field representative for Senator Conrad Burns, will hold community reach hours 10-11:30 a.m., Nov. 10, Troy City Hall Annex, 303 East Third. Call 257-3360 or 800-344-1513.

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.

Diabetes Education luncheon and seminar hosted by North Valley Hospital, noon, Nov. 10, Lake Room. Guest speaker is Angela St. John-Arriaga. $5 tickets. RSVP to 863-3630.

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.

Red Cross blood drive, 3-6 p.m., Nov. 11, Northridge Lutheran Church, Northridge Dr., Kalispell.

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.

The Tole Booth Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12-13, 515 Fifth Ave. W., Kalispell. Handpainted and Christmas gifts and shabby chic furniture.

Eidsvold Lutheran Church, 5935 U.S. 93 S., Somers, Fall Bazaar 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 13. Handmade quilts, lefse, woodwork. Breakfast and lunch served.

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.

Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 13, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Whitefish Stage, Kalispell.

Flathead County Library, Kalispell invites five oral interpretation students from Flathead Valley Community College to a storytelling session 11:30 a.m., Nov. 13, Children's Department. Call Youth Services Librarian Michael Hutchinson at 758-5822.

Bethany Lutheran Church 84th annual Lutefisk Dinner 3:30-8 p.m. Nov. 13. Tickets $15, adults; children under 10, $5, 8559 U.S. 35, Bigfork. Call 837-4387.

Swan River Community Hall annual spaghetti diner 6-8 p.m. Nov. 13. Tickets $7, adults; $3.50, children 12 and under, at the door. Proceeds go toward maintenance and improvements. Call Charlotte at 837-2036.

Rails to Trails of Northwest Montana Harvest Dance and Pie Auction 7:30 p.m., Nov. 13, Smith Valley Grange, four miles west of Kalispell on U.S. 2 East. Live music by Grin and Bear it String Clan and silent auction. Admission $5 for pie auction, children $2.50. Call Helen at 752-4766.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Nov. 15 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Kalispell City Council meets at 7 p.m., Nov. 15, Kalispell City Hall.

Columbia City Council meets at 7 p.m., Nov. 15, Columbia Falls City Hall.

Whitefish City Council meets at 7:10 p.m., Nov. 15, Whitefish City Hall.

AARP Driver Safety Program, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 16-17, Glacier Room, North Valley Hospital. Cost is $10. Call 863-3630 to preregister.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Nov. 16, Troy Methodist Church.

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.

Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bigfork High School.

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).

Red Cross blood drive, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Nov. 18, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish.

Dr. Michael Righetti presents a free program, "Why Do My Hands and Feet Go Numb?" at 7 p.m., Nov. 18, North Valley Hospital Glacier Room.

CPR and First Aid Instruction for adults and children, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 20, North Valley Hospital west wing. Call 863-5313 to preregister.

"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.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Nov. 22, Eureka High School.

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.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Nov. 29 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Kalispell Junior High School Library Book Fair 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1-3. All are welcome. Enter at main door of school. Proceeds will buy additional books for the library. Call 751-3840.

Columbia Falls Night of Lights Christmas Parade 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Crafts fair, Children's Holiday Village at Marantette Park, caroling.

"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.

Flathead Conservation District public hearing to discuss and revise rules governing district's stream permitting program, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, USDA building conference room, 30 Lower Valley Road, Kalispell. Call 752-4220.