Today

"Back to School" scrapbooking workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at FVCC Eagles Nest. Learn how to preserve your child's school days activities.

Bigfork Sidewalk Art Contest 9 a.m. to noon, 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.

Drive for Doves Golf Benefit, Silver Fox Golf Course, Pablo. Nine-hole scramble. Register by Sept. 8. Check-in 9 a.m. Shotgun start 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit Doves, a short-term crisis intervention for victims of violent crime. Call Laura at 883-3350.

Libby Nordicfest Parade 10 a.m. International Fjord Horse Show 1 p.m. Stan Boron, "King of Scandinavian Humor" performs at 8:30 p.m. Crafts, entertainment, activities through today and Sunday. Call 1-800-785-6541.

Dayton Day Parade and benefit for Chief Cliff Volunteer Fire Department. 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.

Rev. Master Koshin Schomberg, abbot of North Cascades Buddhist Priory offers a free introduction to meditation workshop 9 a.m. to noon, 1658 Second St. E., Whitefish. Call Scott or Barbara Brant at 862-5356.

Antique Tractor Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 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.

Hurricane Katrina Fund-raiser, 3-6 p.m. at Movie Gallery, 25 Heritage Way, Kalispell. Donations of nonperishable food, clothing, diapers welcome. Cash donations accepted for Red Cross. Food and fun for the whole family. Sponsored by Movie Gallery, Montana All Star Cheerleading and Flathead High School cheerleaders.

Friendship House 16th annual Pig Roast, 5-7 p.m., 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.

Sunday

Lemonade stand and bake sale by Kalispell eastside students to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1034 Fourth Ave. E., Kalispell. All proceeds go to Red Cross.

Libby Nordicfest Parade continues today International Fjord Horse Show at noon. Crafts, entertainment, activities through today and Sunday. Call 1-800-785-6541.

Sally Delby and her Celtic Cross School of Dance present an Irish dance program at 11 a.m. at First Baptist church, 301 W. Wyoming, Kalispell. Lunch will be served afterward. Free and the public is invited. Call 755-7343.

Band-Aid, a public concert to raise funds for hurricane Katrina disaster relief, will be from 2 to 10 p.m. at the Eagles, downtown Kalispell. Area musicians and bands will perform throughout the day. Free admission. Donations are requested. Call Becky Spain at 758-7774 or Jennifer Young at 758-7717.

Celebrate the U.S. Forest Service Centennial at a free concert by the nationally known Fiddlin' Foresters, 3 p.m., Glacier Bible Camp, Hungry Horse. Live music, visuals and humor. All are welcome. Call 758-5208.

Monday

North Valley Senior Center hosts a Red Hat program 1 p.m. All members and other seniors invited. Refreshments served.

Silver Haired Legislature meets at 1:30 p.m. at The Summit.

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

Rails to Trails meets at 5 p.m. in the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks conference room, 490 Meridian Road. Call Horace at 257-1932.

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6-8 p.m., The Summit conference room, Kalispell. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. A registered dietitian will talk about healthy eating habits and lifestyle, and share recipes. RSVP to Kathy at 756-4723 or Sue at 756-4725. Call Dawn for special transportation needs.

Valley Voices Community Choir begins fall semester 6-8 p.m. tonights, First Church of the Nazarene, corner of Whitefish Stage and West Evergreen. New members welcome. Call Allyson Kuechmann at 756-8208 or Pam Smith at 755-0468.

People for Peace and the Montana Human Rights Network potluck dinner, 6 p.m.; business meeting 7 p.m., Flathead Valley United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh Ave. W., Kalispell.

First meeting of new mother's group, 7-9 p.m., Bohemian Grange Hall behind Coffee Traders on U.S. 93 South, Whitefish. Women with or without their children are welcome. Issues addressed concern women of all ages. Snacks available. Free. Hosted by Belly River Birth Service. Call Katie Gaines Madison at 892-2784.

Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m. at The Summit. Featured speaker is Jeff Stetz of the Northern Grizzly Bear Project. Free and the public is welcome.

Deer Park School board meets at 7 p.m. at the school.

Columbia Falls School board meets at 5 p.m. to conduct trustee candidate interviews, followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m. at the administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

West Valley School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.

Tuesday

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

Swan Ecosystem Center sponsors a hike to Smith Creek pass. 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., at a variety of Flathead Valley locations. To reserve a seat call one of the representatives nearest you.

Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Sponsored by Glacier Country Tourism Commission.

Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, 11:30 to 1 p.m. North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. No reservations are required and lunch is available for $8. Guest speaker is Michael Nicosia, superintendent School District 6. Call Carol Pike at 892-2072.

3 Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., airport manager's office, Glacier Park International Airport.

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board regular meeting, 6 p.m., Kalispell Junior High School library.

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.

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

Mission Mountain Audubon meets at 7 p.m. in the Polson City Library meeting room. Polson High School and Salish Kootenai College science and geography teacher Jim Rogers will give a slideshow presentation, "Elvis Lives: The Rediscovery of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker." Free and all are welcome.

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

Helena Flats School board meets at 7:30 p.m., school library.

West Valley Fire District meets 7:30 p.m., West Valley Fire Station on Farm to Market Road. All interested are welcome.

Wednesday

Montana Coffee Traders will donate all proceeds from brewed coffee sales to victims of Hurricane Katrina. Locations include Kalispell Cafe, Columbia Falls Pines Cafe, downtown Whitefish store, and the Highway roastery. Call 862-7633.

Bigfork Parent Share meets 9:30 a.m., 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 blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Century Tel, Kalispell.

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.

Lakeside Community Club meets at noon at the Vista Linda. Call Mary Constanza for reservations at 844-0130.

Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.

North Valley Senior Center offers a toenail clinic at 3:30 p.m. with Kim Spicher.

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

Consumer Credit Counseling of Montana Inc., free community budgeting/credit workshop 6-7:30 p.m., 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. in the administration building boardroom.

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

Prostate cancer awareness seminar 7-8:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Dr. John Andenoro, urologist, and Dr. Gordon Stillie, radiation oncologist, will address topics of early detection, prevention and treatment. Co-sponsored by American Cancer Society and KRMC. Free and open to the public. Call Kalispell Cancer Center at 752-5111.

Thursday

Red Cross blood drive, 12:30 -5:30 p.m., Whitefish North Valley Hospital, sponsored by the Whitefish Rotary.

Grand opening of the Great Northern Historical Trail 3:30-4:30 p.m. 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.

West Valley Land Use Committee meets at 7 p.m. at West Valley School library. All area residents are welcome.

Friday

North Valley Senior Center rummage sale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sept. 17. Donations welcome.

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

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

Annual Native Games competition today through Sept. 18 in Elmo. Open to all youth and adults. Double ball, shinny, canoe races, archery competitions. Stick games and horse events. For information or to donate or sponsor an event, call Don Sam at 406-544-6715 or Orsino Walker at 406-849-5967.

Greater Woods Bay Sewer Committee and Woods Bay and Sheaver's Creek Water and Sewer Districts public meeting 7 p.m., in the basement of Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Montana 35, Bigfork. Discussion on proposed wastewater project with engineering firm Morrison-Maierle Inc. Opportunity for public questions. Log on to www.yennepoint.org.

A Look Ahead

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.

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.

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

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

Annual Native Games competition through Sept. 18 in Elmo. Open to all youth and adults. Double ball, shinny, canoe races, archery competitions. Stick games and horse events. For information or to donate or sponsor an event, call Don Sam at 406-544-6715 or Orsino Walker at 406-849-5967.

Scandanavian Gift and Craft Sale, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 17, Sons of Norway Lodge, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

Bigfork Pines and Iron Cup 2 p.m. Sept. 17, at Lake Nine Golf Course, Eagle Bend. Fund-raiser for Bigfork Boosters. Entry fee $50 includes golf, cart, T-shirt, prizes and more. To register, call Eagle Bend Pro Shop at 837-7310 by Sept. 15.

Flathead Valley Young Life hosts a banquet for middle and high school students at 4 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Christian Center Banquet Hall, Kalispell.

Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon Sept. 19 at The Bulldog. Guest speaker is Karen Pfaehler, vice chairperson of the GOP Party.

Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., Sept. 20, Kalispell Center WestCoast Hotel. Cost is $10. Lakeshore Country Journal humor columnist Cynthia Yates talks about "For Heaven's Sake, Lighten Up." Complimentary child care by reservation. Reservations encouraged. RSVP to Rosainne at 257-8098 or Julie at 837-2520. Sponsored by the Kalispell Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.

Montana Veterans Affairs Division board meets at 3 p.m. Sept. 20, Montana State Veterans Home, Columbia Falls. A town hall meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Both are in the chapel and the public is welcome to attend. Cal Joe Foster, administrator at 406-324-3741.

Big Sky Bonsai Society meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell. David Stordal will discuss finding and selecting bonsai material. Free and the public is invited. Contact Jerry Mieslik at 862-0387.

Montana Coffee Traders will donate all proceeds from brewed coffee sales to victims of Hurricane Katrina Sept. 21. Locations include Kalispell Cafe, Columbia Falls Pines Cafe, downtown Whitefish store, and the Highway roastery. Call 862-7633.

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 21, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Rev. Mark Cutler wil talke about "When Children Play." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

U.S. Department of the Interior and Bureau of Indian Affairs sponsors a public informational meeting on proposed drought management plan and Environmental Impact Statement for Kerr Hydroelectric Project on Flathead Lake 8:30-10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 21; and 8:30- 10 a.m. Sept. 22, Best Western KwaTaqNuk Resort, 303 U.S. 93 S., Polson. Question and comment period.

Columbia Falls Women's Connection invites you to a "Birthday Bash" luncheon and program at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 21, at the Community Room on Nucleus Avenue in Columbia Falls. Musical entertainment by Ron and Carol Pierce. Guest speaker is Norman McCallister of Pearland, Texas. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119 or Sherry at 892-5990 for reservations. The event is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 22, Meadow Lake Resort, Columbia Falls.

Lone Pine State Park and the Montana Conservation Corps host National Public Lands Day, beginning at 9 a.m. Sept. 24, Lone Pine Park. Volunteers needed. Bring water bottle, and work shoes and gloves. Call MCC at 755-3619.

Kalispell Street Tree Commission semi-annual recycling drive 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 24, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Bring your newspapers, magazines, office paper, cardboard, phone books and aluminum cans to be recycled to purchase street trees. Call Kalispell Parks and Recreation at 758-7715.

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.

Swan River School Recycle Drive fund-raiser 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24. Bring cans, magazines and newspapers to the school parking lot. Call Angie Tull at 837-9919.

Hurricane Katrina Relief Benefit with Andre Floyd and Mood Iquana, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24, Knead Cafe, Kalispell. Five course Cajun dinner and live musical entertainment. All proceeds go to Louisiana and Mississippi Red Cross. Admission is $50 per person. For reservations call 755-7510.

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

Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St., hosts Oktoberfest 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sept. 25 at the center. Authentic German food and Wheatfish beer, and wine. Music by the Bavarian Echoes. Tickets are $15 per person or $28 per couple, and are available at the center or at the door. Call 862-4923.

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

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Sept. 26, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Sept. 27, Good Shepard Church, Polson, sponsored by Polson Soroptimists.

Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 27. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Montana Coffee Traders will donate all proceeds from brewed coffee sales to victims of Hurricane Katrina Sept. 28. Locations include Kalispell Cafe, Columbia Falls Pines Cafe, downtown Whitefish store, and the Highway roastery. Call 862-7633.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Sept. 28, Lowe's, Kalispell.

Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Red Cross blood drive, 11 am. to 4 p.m., Sept. 29, Tele Tech, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell.

Free prostate cancer screening 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 30, The Summit, Kalispell. To register and for information call 751-4000.

Free prostate cancer screening 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct.1, The Summit, Kalispell. To register and for information call 751-4000.

Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Garage Sale Fund-raiser, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1-2, Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo and Grandstand buildings. Clean, reasonable priced donations accepted Sept. 28-30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 212-2024 or 862-4039.

Speed the Light live and silent auction fundraiser Oct. 2, Central School Gymnasium, Whitefish. Free admission. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Auction begins at 6 p.m.

Flathead Citizens for Quality Growth meets at 7 p.m., Oct. 13, West Valley School Library.

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.