Today

Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell. Sponsored by State Farms Neighbors for Life.

Wellness Ministry's Healthy Potluck Supper, 6-7:30 p.m., Whitefish Mountain Mall Food Court. Families welcome. Bring a healthy dish to share. Call Jeanette Cheney at 862-6209.

Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

The Kalispell City Taxpayers Association meets at 7 p.m. in the second-floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building in Kalispell. Public welcome.

Lakeside Community Council meets 7-9 p.m., 253 Bierney Creek Road, at the Lakeside Water and Sewer District building. Public invited. Volunteers needed.

Wednesday

Flathead National Forest hosts a field trip to discuss forest plan revision 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bus transportation provided. To reserve a seat, call 758-5252.

Children's Story Hour is at 10:30 a.m., in the children's department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., at East Glacier Lodge, Glacier Park.

Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Thursday

Marion area hunter education sign up 7 p.m., Marion Fire Hall. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Call Dwyght Lindbergh at 752-4368, Tom Dutcher at 756-6583, or Gerry Hurst at 854-9399.

Friday

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

First Friday, 5-8 p.m., downtown Kalispell. Browse studios, galleries and two museums. Call 752-2433.

Saturday

Sixth annual Labor Day Huckleberry Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m. to noon, today through Monday, Laughing Horse Lodge, Swan Lake, on Montana 83 between mile markers 71 and 72. Cost $6, includes pancakes, link sausage, juice or coffee. Proceeds go to Red Cross Montana Fire Victims Fund. Call 886-2080.

Sunday

Sixth annual Labor Day Huckleberry Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m. to noon, continues today and Monday, Laughing Horse Lodge, Swan Lake, on Montana 83 between mile markers 71 and 72. Cost $6, includes pancakes, link sausage, juice or coffee. Proceeds go to Red Cross Montana Fire Victims Fund. Call 886-2080

Monday

Sixth annual Labor Day Huckleberry Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m. to noon continues today at Laughing Horse Lodge, Swan Lake, on Montana 83 between mile markers 71 and 72. Cost $6, includes pancakes, link sausage, juice or coffee. Proceeds go to Red Cross Montana Fire Victims Fund. Call 886-2080

A Look Ahead

AARP Seniors Driver Safety Program 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 6 and 8, The Summit, Kalispell. Cost is $10. Instructor Don Bogut. Call 751-4500.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Sept. 6, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell. Sponsored by State Farms Neighbors for Life.

AARP Seniors Driver Safety Program 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sept. 6 and 8. Columbia Falls Senior Center. Instructor Gail Strohschien. Cost is $10. Call 892-5070.

Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Sept. 7, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell. Sponsored by State Farms Neighbors for Life.

Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 7. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Long Range Planning Task Force meets 4-6 p.m. Sept. 8, Earl Bennett Building, First Avenue West, Kalispell. Public invited to comment at end of meeting.

18th annual Taste of Whitefish 6-9 p.m. Sept. 8, O'Shaughnessy Center and Credit Union Park, rain or shine. Sample the best in food, beer and wine that Whitefish has to offer. Tickets are $30 per person in advance, $45 at the door. Call the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce at 862-3501.

7th annual Bead Stampede noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10-11, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Grandstand Building. Beads and beadwork of all types and materials. Free. Call 208-676-9957.

Glacier Institute hosts a benefit dessert reception for the premiere screening of "March of the Penguins," 6 p.m. Sept. 9, O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Tickets for reception $17 adults, $10 children. Film showing at 8 p.m. Call 755-1211 or log on to www.glacierinstitute.org.

Libby Nordicfest Sept. 9-11. Parade Sept. 10. Call 1-800-221-0166.

Thought

"My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not."

-Proverbs 1:10.

Bigfork Sidewalk Art Contest 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 10. sponsored by Flathead Bank. All entrants receive chalk and vouchers for breakfast and lunch. Bigfork Street Dance 5 to 9 p.m. with live music by John Dunnigan, Spineless Yes Men and Blue Onion. Call 837-1600.

Dayton Day Parade and benefit for Chief Cliff Volunteer Fire Department Sept. 10. Parade at 3 p.m. Barbecue at 4:30 pm. Church bazaar, sailboat rides, wine tasting. Music by Roy Wilhelm Band at 6:30 p.m.

Antique Tractor Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sept. 10; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 11,Columbia Falls. Parade of Power, miniature steam train rides. Threshing and plowing, tractor contests. Entertainment. Thresher's lunch. Admission $5. Call Mark at 862-6275, Nick at 253-2213 or Bob at 752-2469.

Friendship House 16th annual Pig Roast, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 10, in the basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Roast pig, baked potatoes baked beans, coleslaw, fruit salad, rolls and ice cream.Cost is $10 adults, $5 children under 12. Live music. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit assisted living facility. Call 257-8375.

Swan Ecosystem Center sponsors a hike to Smith Creek pass, Sept. 13. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Center. Pre-registration required. Call Diann at 406-754-3137.

Bigfork Edward Jones representative Beth Morgenstern offers a free video program, "Real Estate … Real Investment?," 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sept. 13, at the office, 8270 Montana 35, Bigfork. Call 837-1013 to reserve a seat.

Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Bigfork Parent Share meets 9:30 a.m. Sept. 14, at the Community United Methodist Church, Bigfork. Guest speaker Wendy Olson will talk about car seat safety. Call Denise at 892-3257; or Dana at 837-4408.

Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Consumer Credit Counseling of Montana Inc., free community budgeting/credit workshop 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 14, 690 Meridian Road, Suite 220, Kalispell. Public is welcome to attend. Call 406-543-1188 to reserve a seat.

Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 in the administration building boardroom.

First planning meeting for the 47th Whitefish Winter Carnival is 7 p.m. Sept. 14, Mountain West Bank, Spokane Avenue. Call Cathy Juno at 862-2239.

Grand opening of the Great Northern Historical Trail 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Dedication at 4:15 p.m. Gather at Smith Valley Grange(four miles west of Kalispell on U.S. 2) to join in a bike/hike celebration. Treats, prizes and music.

Handcrafted Harvest Market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 16-17, Bigfork Art and Cultural Center. Artists and craftsmen display their wares.

Parade of Homes, Open house to showcase Flathead Valley, Sept. 16-18. Cost $6. Call 756-2509.

9K for K9 Doggie Convention from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 17 at Lawrence Park in Kalispell. Optional 9K walk, dog Frisbee contest, food, educational booths, animal rescue groups, obedience demonstrations and more. Dog awards. Call Sandie at 862-0411. Benefit for Humane Society of Northwest Montana.

Swan Ecosystem Center fall bus tour 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 17. Meet at the Center. Pack a lunch. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call Diann at 406-754-3137.

Lincoln-Reagan Dinner, 6 p.m. Sept. 24, Ronan Community Center. Guest speaker is Senator Conrad Burns. Military presentation. Door prizes, silent auctions, catered dinner. Tickets available at Gull Printing or call 887-2303.

Safety School Expo and Kick-a-Thon, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 24, Mountain Mall, Whitefish. Free. Donations benefit St. Jude's Hospital. Sponsored by American Karate Academy Inc. Call 862-7722.

Coram/West Glacier Firemen's Benefit, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 24, Dew Drop Inn, Coram. Entertainment by the Don Lawrence Orchestra.

Taste of Home Cooking School, Sept. 26, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Call 758-5810.

Sanders County Coalition for Families annual Fall Harvest Gala presents "I Am Domestic Violence," with Broadway actress Wambui Bahati, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 15, Thompson Falls Junior High School. Tickets $25 for adults, $12.50 for children 12 and under; or call 406+827-3218. Event is a fundraiser.