Today
School District 5 and Flathead High School district Transportation Committee meets at 7 a.m., Hedges School.
Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI, meets 12:30-2 p.m. at The Summit conference room. Videos on mental health will be shown and discussion will include the NAMI walks results. Open to the public.
Management board of the Flathead Special Education Cooperative meets at 1 p.m., followed by the Executive Council at 2 p.m. in the Evergreen School District administration board room. Open to public.
Flathead County Library board meets at 3 p.m. at the Bigfork Branch Library. Contact Kim Crowley, library director, at 758-5826.
Teen Advisory Group meets at 4 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5713.
Columbia Falls School board Insurance Committee meets at 4 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.
Kalispell Montessori Annual Harvest Festival 5-7 p.m., 5 Park Hill Road. Games, crafts, two haunted houses, Indian and Mexican cuisine, live Celtic music by Tra Le Gael. Costumes encouraged. Proceeds go toward school scholarships. Call 755-3824.
Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting at 5 p.m., followed by potluck supper, 5:30 p.m., 403 Second Ave. W. Call 257-1598.
Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.
Cayuse Prairie School FME joint finance committee meets 6:30 p.m. at the school.
One Book Montana discussion group for Diane Smith's "Letters from Yellowstone" meets at 7 p.m., Kalispell public library. Call Public Services Librarian Katie Boyes at 758-5713.
Whitefish United Methodist Children's Center hosts a Family Science Night 7-8:30 p.m., Whitefish United Methodist Church, 1150 Wisconsin Ave. Activities include a sand pendulum, test tube experiments and more. Free and public invited.
Flathead Chapter of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation meets at 7 p.m., Community United Methodist Church, Bigfork. Program will be "The Corps of Discovery on the Snake and Columbia Rivers Two Hundred Years Ago." Call 756-8992. Public welcome.
Friday
Trinity Lutheran Church Thimble Club bazaar 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 28; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 29. Handmade gifts. Lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 28.
FVCC's Advance Sign Language students and Global Friends club give a presentation and discussion about the culture of the hearing impaired, noon to 1 p.m. Blake Hall board room. Free and open to public. Call Gerda Reeb at 756-3945.
Immanuel Lutheran Home ninth annual free Boo Bash and Trick or Treat Trail, 3-5 p.m., Oct. 28, 185 Crestline Ave., Kalispell. Children 0-12 invited to stroll halls for candy, prizes and goodies from residents and staff.
Reception for the release of the Big Sky Women, Our Ladies of Montana 2005-2006 Pink Ribbon Calendar, 5-8 p.m. The Stone Chair, 115 Main St., Kalispell. Public welcome. Call Lynne Shaara or Lori Schroeder at 752-5719. All net proceeds from calendar sales support early detection and screening for breast cancer.
Boomers Singles Activities Group social hour, 6 p.m., followed by dinner buffet at 7 p.m., Whitefish Ballroom, 430 E. Third St., Whitefish. RSVP by noon Thursday by calling Duane at 257-4502 or Marilyn at 862-9747. All are welcome.
Saturday
Two-day album-making workshop, today and Sunday, Glacier Presbyterian Camp on Flathead Lake. Check-in 8 a.m. today. Prizes and drawings. Call Joyce Workman at 755-4922 to register.
Trinity Lutheran Church Thimble Club bazaar continues 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Columbia Falls Women's Connection "Make It, Bake It, Sew It, Grow It" craft and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. North Valley Hospital Community Room, Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls.
Mission Mountain Winery pinot noir education program and tasting 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., U.S 93 in Dayton. Traditional fall food samples served.
Halloween Hunt for kids 3-9 years old 11 a.m., Woodland Park, Kalispell, sponsored by Kalispell Parks and Recreation. Hunt for candy and pumpkins. Prizes in three age categories. Cost is $3. Call 758-7717.
Red Cedar Circle healing workshop on Northwest Native American traditions, including song, dance, chant, storytelling and mask making, 1-5:30 p.m. 404 First Ave., Suite C, Whitefish. Admission by donation. Call Lesley Collins at 862-6736, or Laurel Emmert at 863-9685.
Pumpkin carving contest 2-5 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. Categories 12 and younger; 13 and older. Prizes awarded Halloween night.
Sons of Norway annual Lutefisk Dinner 4-7 p.m. Cost is $14 for adults; $6 for children, 4-12 years old. Call Alice Brosten at 837-3494 for reserved tickets or group seating. Tickets also available at the door.
Thought
"If men were angels, no government would be necessary." n President James Madison (1751-1836).
Calvary Lutheran Church, 2200 U.S. 2 East has a Harvest Dinner 4-7 p.m. Ham and potatoes, with meatball gravy, pumpkin pie and lefse. $7 a plate or $25 per family. Sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theater invites kids to their haunted house fund-raiser, 5-9 p.m. today, and 4-8 p.m. Monday. A less scary house for the younger or a more scary side for the adventurous. Tax-deductible tickets $3 at the door. Call 837-4886.
Rollins Volunteer Fire Department "Meatloaf Mania" and "Haunted Wagon Ride into the Depths of Horror," 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the fire hall. Awards for costumes and best meat loaf. Karaoke. Free admission. Desserts to share are welcome.
Sunday
Miracle of American Museum Halloween Party sponsored by Montana Old Time Fiddlers, 2-6 p.m. in Polson. Costumes are encouraged. Cash prizes. Sapphire raffle, fortune teller, pumpkin weight guessing contest. Music provided. Admission free. Call 883-1519 days.
Monday
Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.
Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theater invites kids to their haunted house fund-raiser, and 4-8 p.m. A less scary house for the younger or a more scary side for the adventurous. Tax-deductible tickets $3 at the door. Call 837-4886.
7th annual Jack-O-Lantern Festival 4-6 p.m. Glacier Bank parking lot, Columbia Falls. Bring your lanterns. Costume parade and contest.
Montana Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner Keith Kelly will discuss Montana's workforce and business services, 4-5 p.m. Kalispell Job Service office, 427 First Ave. E. 3 Halloween activities, games and candy for grades 5-8 p.m. for grades 1 to 3, Polson Linderman's School multi purpose room; and at the Polson VFW for grades 4-6. Free. Sponsored and supervised by Kiwanis Club of Polson.
FVCC Student Senate hosts a Halloween Party 5-7 p.m. for children 4-8, accompanied by their parents in the Eagles Nest, Blake Hall. Costume contest, haunted house, apple bobbing, face painting and more. Call 756-3668.
Halloween costume contest begins at 5 p.m. at the Kalispell Center Mall, followed by a trick-or-treating store-to-store at 6 p.m.
Glacier Bank hosts a Halloween Spooktacular 5:30-8 p.m., at the Main Street office, Kalispell. Toys for all who dare enter.
Polson area churches sponsor a Pumpkin Patch Bash Carnival 6-8 p.m. Polson High School gym. Geared toward families of preschoolers through sixth graders. Games, prizes and candy. Dinner will be served. Free. Call New Life Christian Center at 883-2447 or Polson Foursquare at 883-9347.
Halloween dance for grades 7 and 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Polson Middle School Cafeteria. Free. Sponsored and supervised by Kiwanis Club of Polson.
Tuesday
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.
Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.
Wednesday
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.
A Look Ahead
Flathead City-County Health Department offers flu shots for anyone over 6 months of age, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 3, 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. Nov. 3, Lincoln County Campus, FVCC, 225 Commerce Way.
Court TV and Bresnan Communications offer free digital fingerprinting for kids 3-7 pm. Nov. 4, Kalispell Center Mall. Each child will receive an 8 x 10 printout with photo, fingerprints and personal identification information.
Friends of the Flathead County Library annual book sale, 10 a.m. to 7 pm. Nov. 4; 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. Nov. 4-5, 515 First Ave. W., Kalispell (behind Flathead Travel.) Hand made and hand painted decorative gifts, shabby chic furniture and more. Coffee and cookies.
Montana Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner Keith Kelly will discuss Montana's workforce and business services, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 4, Driftwood Cafe, U.S. 93, Polson.
Presbyterian Women of Whitefish annual Fall Luncheon and Bazaar 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Nov. 4, 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 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.
Free Lotus Flower Origami Workshop 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 5, 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.
Annual Harvest Dinner for Somers/Lakeside Volunteer Fire Departments 4-8 p.m. Nov. 5, 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 Nov. 5, 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, Nov. 5, 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.
Condon Community Arts & Crafts Fair, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 6, 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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Libby Christmas Parade of Lights 6:30 p.m. Nov. 25.
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.