Today

Hungry Horse and Glacier View district of Flathead National Forest hosts Cabin Rental Day, 8 a.m., Hungry Horse Forest Service office. Make reservations for 2006. Call 387-3800.

AARP Seniors Driver Safety Program 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., today and Nov. 3, The Summit, Kalispell. Instructor Jim Scalf. Cost is $10. Call 751-4500.

Flathead City-County Health Department offers flu shots for anyone over 6 months of age, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Lakeside Chapel, U.S. 93 S., Lakeside. Call 751-8110.

Flathead City-County Health Department offers flu shots for anyone over 6 months of age, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, Bigfork. Call 751-8110.

Free to Spend, a financial communication tool, is offered 6:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Free. RSVP to 249-9764 if possible.

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

Creston School board meets at 6:30 p.m. in the school library. Public welcome.

Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.

Wednesday

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board meets at 7 a.m., at the district office.

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Guest speaker is Martha Barthel. Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

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.

American Heart Association Heartsaver Program CPR certification, 1-4 p.m., North Valley Hospital West Wing. Cost is $35. Call 863-3513.

Public meeting 2-4 p.m., North Valley Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Eagle Transit director Cheryl Talley will discuss the future of the bus service through 2011.

Marion Volunteer Fire Department presents Fire Hall Food and Fun, 4:30-7 p.m. at the fire hall. Food by chef Michael Dell of the Hilltop Hitching Post includes slow cooked, hand carved roast beef, country green beans, cottage fries, macaroni and cheese, garden salad, cookies and brownies. $8.50,10 and older; $4, 4-9 year olds; free for 3 and under. Proceeds benefit the department.

Introduction to the Bahai Faith, 5:45-6:45 p.m., Flathead County Library, downstairs conference room. All welcome.

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

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) meet 6:30 p.m., VFW meeting room, 111 Main St., Kalispell. Call Jerry Collins at 752-0198.

Thursday

Flathead City-County Health Department offers flu shots for anyone over 6 months of age, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Expo Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Call 751-8110.

Montana Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner Keith Kelly will discuss Montana's workforce and business services, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Lincoln County Campus, FVCC, 225 Commerce Way.

Flathead City-County Board of Health retreat 4-9 p.m. Fireside Room, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Call 751-5058.

Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary meets 5 p.m. at Kalispell Senior Citizens Center.

Teen MOPS meets at the Hope House in Kalispell, Mommy store at 6 p.m., meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Topic is safety and health. Craft, child care, snack. Ride provided for all teenage mothers and those expecting. Call 257-6600.

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

Friday

Montana Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner Keith Kelly will discuss Montana's workforce and business services, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Driftwood Cafe, U.S. 93, Polson.

World Community Day 9:30 a.m. St. Richard's Catholic Church, Columbia Falls. Program is "A Light to the Nation - Growth and Sharing," presented by Ladies of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church.

Court TV and Bresnan Communications offer free digital fingerprinting for kids 3-7 pm., Kalispell Center Mall. Each child will receive an 8 x 10 printout with photo, fingerprints and personal identification information.

Hooper's sixth annual home grown holiday craft bazaar, noon to 7 p.m. today, with wine and cheese 5-7 p.m.; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 6. Over 75 artists and crafts people. Call 752-2770.

Friends of the Flathead County Library annual book sale, 10 a.m. to 7 pm. today; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 5; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 6, Kalispell Center Mall. Donations welcome. Call Lisa Simmer at 257-3888 or Erica Wirtala at 257-3988.

Tole Booth third annual Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Nov. 5, 515 First Ave. W., Kalispell (behind Flathead Travel.) Hand made and hand painted decorative gifts, shabby chic furniture and more. Coffee and cookies.

Thought

"God give me strength to face a fact though it slay me." n Thomas Huxley, English biologist (1825-1895).

Presbyterian Women of Whitefish annual Fall Luncheon and Bazaar 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 301 Central Ave., Whitefish. Homemade soup, rolls, dessert and beverage, $5. Quilt raffle for Shepherd's Hand Clinic. Call 862-2802.

Big Mountain Ski Club accepts consignments from 1-9 p.m. at Whitefish Armory, Armory Lake Road. for its annual Ski Sale on Saturday. Call Sue Moll at 862-6635.

Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m., Nov. 4, 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.

Saturday

Big Mountain Ski Club annual Ski Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Whitefish Armory, Armory Lake Road. Call Sue Moll at 862-6635.

Free Lotus Flower Origami Workshop 10 a.m. to noon, FVCC Business and Social Science building. Learn the art of folded paper to make a lotus blossom. Call Laurie Hammill at 755-4907. Public welcome. Sponsored by practitioners of Falun Dafa.

3 Arts, crafts and rummage sale, Kalispell Senior Citizens center, 403 Second Ave. W. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to the public. Call 257-1598.

Annual Harvest Dinner for Somers/Lakeside Volunteer Fire Departments 4-8 p.m., at the Somers Fire Hall. Turkey and all the trimmings, with homemade pumpkin pie. Adults $8, children 6-12 $4; under 5, free.

Flathead Booster club 2005 auction, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Silent auction 6 p.m., live auction 7 p.m. Free admission. Proceeds support 20 Flathead High School extracurricular activities. Call Ken White at 250-5690.

Swan Valley Emergency Services (Volunteer Fire Department) 10th annual Firemen's Ball 7 p.m. to midnight, Swan Valley Community Hall, mile marker 42 in Condon. Admission at the door $5 each or $15 per family. Live music Jay DePaola, live and silent auction, raffles and door prizes. Appetizers, Call Lynda Matthew at 754-2401 or Joyce Sharp at 754-2002. Proceeds benefit Condon Fire Hall improvements.

Sunday

Condon Community Arts & Crafts Fair, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Condon Community Hall, mile marker 42 on Montana 83. Handmade soaps, candles, crochet, fleece, jewelry, log furniture, ornaments, stained glass and more. Free. Call Jan at 406-754-6771.

Monday

Montana Senator Conrad Burns' field representative, Denise Smith, will hold community outreach hours 10-11:30 a.m. at the Lake County Courthouse, 106 Fourth Ave. E. Call Smith at 406-257-3360 or 800-344-1513.

Rails to Trails meets at 5 p.m., Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks building conference room, 490 Meridian Road, Kalispell. All interested are welcome. Call 257-1932.

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

A Look Ahead

Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon, Nov. 8, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Guest speaker is Liz Marchi of Montana West Economic Development. No reservations are required and lunch is available for $8. Call Carol Pike at 892-2072.

Swan River School board meets 5:30 p.m. Nov. 8, in the library.

FVCC Local Topics/Global Issues lecture series presents "A Trip Through Africa" an overview of the issues of poverty, AIDS, war, and democracy by Eric T. Young, 6 p.m. Nov. 8, Blake Hall board room. Free and open to public. Call Gerda Reeb at 756-3945.

Montanans for Multiple Use sponsor a "Gathering of Friends" for Chuck and Elaine Samuelson in support of Chuck's battle with cancer, Nov. 8, Bigfork Inn. No host bar at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. $13.50 per person. Reservations encouraged. Call Joyce Hollowpeter at 752-1334.

Mission Mountain Audubon Society meets 7 p.m. Nov. 8, Polson City Library meeting room. Wildlife biologist Brett Gullett presents "Grouse and Loons: What Do They Have In Common." Free and the public is invited.

Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets 7 p.m. Nov. 8 in the library.

Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 8, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 North Meridian Road. Public welcome.

Bigfork Parent Share 9:30 a.m. Nov. 9, Bigfork Gymnastics, Crossroads Christian Building, 7915 Montana 35. Children invited to sit with parents. Guest speaker Cathy Gaiser will discuss the gymnastics program and mentoring. Call Denise at 982-3257 or Dana at 837-4408.

Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9, in the administration building boardroom.

Free Falun Dafa Qiqong Workshop 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 9, community room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Self-cultivation practice involving four standing exercises and one sitting meditation. Public welcome.

Immanuel Lutheran Home, 185 Crestline, Kalispell, annual holiday bazaar 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10 and Nov. 11 until noon. Beautiful, unique handmade crafts by residents. Proceeds go to resident services and Alzheimer's care program. Call 752-9622.

Agency on Aging sponsors an informational meeting on the Medicare Part D prescription drug program at 10 a.m. Nov. 10, Kalispell Senior Citizens Center, 403 Second Ave. W., Kalispell.

Dr. Matt Bailey of Peak Orthopedics and Sports Medicine gives a free presentation on the "Total Knee," 7 p.m. Nov. 10, North Valley Hospital Lake Room.

Free public introduction and lecture on the teachings and healings of Bruno Groenig presented by a physician, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 10, Shining Mountain Center for Positive Living, 475 Eighth Ave. EN, Kalispell. Call Cindy Samora at 752-9028.

Free public seminar on "How to Talk To Your Doctor About Pain," 7-8 p.m. Nov. 10, Whitefish Public Library, 9 Spokane Ave. Author and pain management consultant Alicia Keene will speak. Bring a sack lunch; beverages provided. Presented by Pain and Supportive Care Services, 755-3201.

Lutefisk dinner 4-7 p.m. Nov. 11, North Valley Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Menu includes lutefisk, lefse, meatballs, potatoes, string beans, coleslaw and Norwegian cookies. Cost is $10. No reservation required. Call Gladys Shay at 892-5070.

Fifth annual Stillwater Christian School benefit auction 5:30 p.m. Nov. 11, 1251 Willow Glen Dr. Doors open for silent auction at 5:30 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres and entertainment by high school student. Two-meat dinner by Vista Linda. Live auction follows. Tickets are $25 at the school or $30 at the door. Call 752-4400.

Scrapbooking class 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 12, FVCC Eagle's Nest. Call Joyce Workman at 755-4922. All are welcome.

St. Richard's Church Bazaar 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12, 1210 Ninth St. W., Columbia Falls. Raffles, baked goods, crafts, children's Christmas tree, and a hand embroidered and quilted quilt to be silently auctioned. Homemade pie, coffee and lunch available.

Free public introduction and lecture on the teachings and healings of Bruno Groenig presented by a physician, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 11, Salish Kootenai College, Late Louie Caye Memorial Building, U.S. 93 S., Pablo. Call Anita Dupuis at 406-887-2808.

Eidswold Lutheran Church Fall Bazaar 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 12, 5935 U.S. 93 in Somers.

Epworth United Methodist Church annual holiday bazaar 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12, 329 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Coffee and sweet rolls 9-11 a.m. Turkey noodle soup luncheon with rolls and homemade pie, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Crafts, gifts, decorations, baked goods for sale. Proceeds support mission projects.

Annual Rails to Trails Harvest Dance and Pie Auction fund-raiser, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Smith Valley Grange, four miles west of Kalispell on U.S. 2. Admission one pie per person, two per family or $5 per person. Children $2.50. Music by Grin and Bear It String Clan. Bid on pies. Silent auction.

The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at 30 Lower Valley Road in Kalispell.

Tom Ulrich shows photos of Falkland Islands wildlife at Flathead Audubon's meeting, 7 p.m. Nov. 14, The Summit, Kalispell. Free and the public is invited.

AARP Driver Safety Program 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 15-16, North Valley Hospital Glacier Room. Cost is $10. Call 863-3630 to pre-register.

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 16, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Silent auction. Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

Montana's Homeownership Education Center free nonprofit Community Partnership nationally certified program for experienced and first-time home buyers by Northwest Montana Association of Realtors Course offered in three sessions, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 15, 17 and 22 at FVCC. Pre-register by calling 756-3832 or 1-800-739-4692. FVCC tuition cost $40.

Public meeting 1-3 p.m. Nov. 17, North Valley Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Joan Ortman will discuss Medicare information through Agency on Aging. Mark Fredenberg of Social Security will discuss available assistance.

Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Whitefish Pilot, 312 Second St. Bring your business card to win door prizes. Call 862-3501.

Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Public meeting on HKM Engineering's growth policy draft for the City of Polson, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 17, Lake County Courthouse. Contact Sarah Nicolai at 406-442-0370 or e-mail snicolai@hkminc.com

Public invited to a day of aviation history, Nov. 18, Hank Galpin's hangar near Glacier International Airport. Use Gate 7. Displays, past and present smokejumpers will be on hand. Smoke jumper drop 4 p.m., weather permitting. Guest speakers 4:30 p.m. Showing of the 1952 film classic "Red Skies of Montana" loosely based on the Mann Gulch Fire, 7 p.m. The 1928 Travel Air plane seen in movie on display. $5 donation go to the Museum of Mountain Flying in Missoula. Call 755-2238.

Best Western KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson has a holiday craft bazaar, 4-9 p.m. Nov. 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 19. Free admission. Proceeds benefit Polson High School Spanish students' trip to Europe. Call 883-3827.

National Survivors of Suicide Day program Nov. 19, Flathead County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Registration 9-10 a.m.; teleconference 10-11:30 a.m.; discussion, sharing and refreshments, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pre-registration requested. Call 212-6380. Sponsored by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Red Cross instructor training in Adult and Infant/Child CPR, AED and First Aid, Nov. 18-19. Current CPR and Firs Aid Certificate required. Cost is $105 and includes teaching manuals. Call 752-6433 to register.

Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 22. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Libby Christmas Parade of Lights 6:30 p.m. Nov. 25.

Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 28, for those who haven't been certified in last 12 months. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Sixth annual Christmas is in the Air Whitefish variety show and benefit for Shepherd's Hand Clinic, 7 p.m. Dec. 2, Christ Lutheran Church, 233 Kalispell Ave., Whitefish. Call 862-2615.

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 7, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Ideas for homemade Christmas gifts. Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).