Today

The section of Whitefish Stage between Buffalo Stage Road and Grandrud Lane will be closed today from 6 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. There will be a detour. Sandon Construction will be installing utilities under Whitefish Stage Road. Watch for construction signs.

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

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

Books are Fun Book Fair 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Valley Cafe, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. Portion of proceeds will benefit North Valley Hospital Foundation. Call 863-3630.

Fair Trade International Gift Festival 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Nov. 11; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 12, Mountain View Mennonite Church, 795 Mennonite Church Road, Creston. Chili, homemade pie available. Bring a dark towel to donate to those suffering from AIDS. Proceeds benefit Third World artisans. Call 755-8772.

The Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets at noon, The Summit. Meal and silent auction. Cost is $10 per person. Call Cindy Carpenter at Glacier Bank, 756-4233.

Red Cross blood drive, 4-7 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Whitefish.

Charlotte Edkins Animal Adoption Center Open House to celebrate National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, 4:30-8 p.m., 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Tours. Call 752-PAWS.

Montanans for Multiple Use sponsor a Gathering of Friends for Chuck and Elaine Samuelson in support of Chucks battle with cancer, 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.

Dr. Matt Bailey of Peak Orthopedics and Sports Medicine gives a free presentation on the Total Knee, 7 p.m., 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., 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., 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.

The Flathead County Republican Central Committee meets with College Republicans at 7 p.m. Nov. 10, FVCC Eagles Nest Cafeteria. Public is invited.

Bahai interfaith devotional gathering 7 p.m. Nov. 10, Flathead County Library, Kalispell branch, downstairs meeting room. Call 857-3799.

Flathead Wildlife Inc., meets 7 p.m. Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, Meridian Road, Kalispell.

Friday

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

Bigfork High School Class of 2007 hosts a Veterans Recognition Assembly beginning at 11:15 a.m. in the gymnasium. All veterans and the public are welcome to attend.

Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m. KOFI office, First Avenue East, and bloodmobile, to celebrate 50th anniversary.

Lutefisk dinner 4-7 p.m., 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.

Burger night at the Eagles, 5-7 p.m. 37 First St. W., Kalispell, downstairs. Deluxe burger, homebaked beans, salad bar and tea or coffee, $6. Public welcome. Proceeds go to Eagles charities.

Fifth annual Stillwater Christian School benefit auction 5:30 p.m., 1251 Willow Glen Dr. Doors open for silent auction at 5:30 p.m. Hors doeuvres 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.

Saturday

Connect with Color scrapbooking class 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., FVCC Eagles Nest. Learn how to use the color wheel to complement your album pages. Call Joyce Workman at 755-4922. All are welcome.

AARP Seniors Driver Safety Program 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Instructor Tom Hines. Cost is $10. Call 751-4500.

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

Epworth United Methodist Church annual holiday bazaar 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 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.

This & That sale of basement and bazaar items and baked goods, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central Christian Church, corner of Second Avenue East and Third Street in Kalispell. Quiche brunch and chili lunch.

Public tile making for Community Spirit Monument Project noon to 4 p.m., Bohemian Grange Hall, behind Montana Coffee Traders, U.S. 93, Whitefish. $5 donation to cover costs. Everyone invited. Call 752-2351.

First Presbyterian Church, 301 Central Ave., Whitefish presents Joannies Thanksgiving Bazaar and Silent Auction. Bazaar 2-6 p.m.; silent auction 4-6 p.m. Art, entertainment, heirloom quilts and refreshments. Proceeds to National Foundation for Transplants toward cost of Joannie Greggs bone marrow transplant. Call Gina Barker at 863-9463.

Annual Rails to Trails Harvest Dance and Pie Auction fund-raiser, 7:30 p.m., 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.

Sunday

A brief power outage of 10-15 minutes will occur starting at 3 p.m. today while Flathead Electric Cooperative transfers a portion of their electricity load to the new Lakeside substation. Members who reside south of Spring Hill Road below Somers and south of Rollins will be impacted. Call 751-4411.

Monday

AARP Seniors Driver Safety Program 8:30 a.m., Polson Senior Center. Instructor is Fred Sego. Cost is $10. Call 883-3843.

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

Montana Silver Foxes Legislative meets 1:30 p.m. at The Summit conference room, Kalispell. An informative program will be presented by Joan Ortman.

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

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group potluck supper 6-8 p.m., The Summit conference room, Kalispell. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Those with last names beginning with A-G bring a salad or appetizer; H-O, a main dish; P-Z, a dessert. RSVP to Kathy at 756-4723 or Sue at 756-4725.

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

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

Marion Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary meets 7 p.m. in the community fire hall. Fire district residents are encouraged to attend. Call 854-9399.

Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

Tuesday

AARP Seniors Driver Safety Program 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., today and Wednesday, The Summit, Kalispell. Instructor Gail Strohshein. Cost is $10. Call 863-3630.

Kalispell Womens Connection invites you to Holiday Pie Baking 101, a buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m. at WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Beth Secrest, owner of Simply Sweet Baking Company, reveals secrets of making perfect pies. Guest speaker Darcy Bell of Kalispell will speak on topic, A Uniform of Perfection. Reservations encouraged. Call Rosainne at 257-8098 or Julie at 837-2520 or e-mail jmoffitt@centurytel.net. Complimentary child care by reservation.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., First Baptist Church, sponsored by the church and First Interstate Bank of Whitefish.

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

Big Sky Bonsai Society meets 7 p.m., Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Robin Johnson demonstrates basic and advanced wiring techniques. Public invited. Call Jerry Meislik at 862-0387.

Somers School board work session on action plans for board goals at 6 p.m.; regular meeting at 7 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

Wednesday

Columbia Falls Womens Connection invites you to a Floral Harvest brunch, 9:30 a.m., Los Caporales, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Cost is $7 per person. Holiday decorating ideas by Nine Patch. Entertainment by Merla Barla. Guest speaker Darcy Bell will speak on topic, Uniform of Perfection. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Sherry at 892-5990. Sponsored by the and Stonecroft Ministries.

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

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

Learn tips on telling your own story and bring old books in for appraisal, 1 p.m., Whitefish Community Center, 121 S. Second Ave., next to Whitefish River Bridge. Saddest Pleasure Bookstore owner Hannah Plumb is guest speaker and will offer appraisals and answer questions regarding books or reading groups. Lunch may also be included by reservation. Call 862-4923. Senior donation, $3, all others, $4.25.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Montana (CCCS) offers a free community budgeting/credit workshop 6-7:30 p.m., 690 N. Meridian, Suite 206, Kalispell. Control holiday spending. Free and open to the public. Seating limited. Call 257-4069 to reserve your seat.

3 Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets 7 p.m. at Mountain View Mennonite Church, Creston. Mel Waggy of Glacier National Park will give a slide show on Ecology and Conservation of Whitebark Pine. Free and open to the public. Call Rachel Potter at 892-2446.