Today

3 33 Baker Day Spa, 33 Baker Ave., Whitefish, has a food drive 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bring in 10 nonperishable food items and receive a free haircut, manicure or half-hour massage; bring in 20 and receive an hour massage. No appointment needed. All proceeds go to Whitefish and Flathead Food Banks. Call 862-9633.

3 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.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Rails to Trails meets at 5 p.m. at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road, All welcome. Call 257-1932.

3 FVCC's Office of Multicultural Services presents part two of a two-part program on the culture and traditions of indigenous Arab Israelis with two short films, 6 p.m., Blake Hall. Discussion will follow. Call Gerda Reeb, 756-3945.

3 The Glacier Stamp Club meets in the basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Stamp trading and talk begin at 7 p.m.; the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Call Gail Long, 752-6110.

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

Tuesday

3 City of Kalispell Solid Waste Division will not be picking up 90 gallon rollout garbage containers today due to Election Day. Tuesday's route will be picked up on Wednesday. There will be no disruption of service on Friday, Nov. 10, the Veterans Day holiday. Call 758-7720.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Columbia Falls High School.

3 Creston School board meets at 3:30 p.m. in the school library. Public welcome.

3 Diabetes Support Group meets 5-7 pm., The Summit, Kalispell. Presented by Jennifer Janetski. Topic is "Know Your Options." Refreshments, snacks, free glucose meters to participants. All welcome.

3 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR Pro Par I, 6:30 p.m. at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Wednesday

3 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.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 3 p.m., at First Interstate Bank in Evergreen, in the blood mobile.

3 Big Sky Astronomy Club and FVCC host public viewing of Mercury Transit when the planet crosses the face of the sun, 12:10 p.m. just west of Ross Hall, in grassy area along parking lot. Free and open to public.

3 Lakeside Elementary School Veterans Day Remembrance 12:25 p.m. in the school gym. Veterans and service people in the Lakeside/Somers community invited to attend, and welcome to come in uniform. Call Judy Harris at 857-3531, or the school at 844-2208.

3 Kalispell Mental Health Local Advisory Council meets 12:30-2 p.m. at The Summit. Panel discussion on co-occurring disorder (mental and alcohol substance abuse). Public welcome. Call 885-3865.

3 Whitefish High School Veterans Day Program, 1:10 p.m., in the gym.

3 Flathead City-County Health Department offers flu shots 2- 6 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building, Kalispell. Cost $25 adults, $15 children; or bring Medicaid or Medicare card. Call 751-8110.

3 Columbia Falls School board Insurance Committee meets at 4:15 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

3 Marion School board meets at 6 p.m.

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

3 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR Pro Part II, 6:30 p.m. at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Karin Connely gives a presentation on her walk across English continent. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

3 Polson Rural Fire District trustee meeting 7 p.m., Big Arm Fire Hall. All area residents encouraged to attend.

3 Montana Landlords Association meets at Kalispell Elks Lodge. Dinner 6 p.m.; meeting 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Landlord's state lobbyist Chris Christaens.

Thursday

3 Flathead City-County Health Department offers flu shots 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building, Kalispell. Cost $25 adults, $15 children; or bring Medicaid or Medicare card. Call 751-8110.

Thought

"Under pressure, people admit to murder, setting fire to the village church or robbing a bank, but never to being bores." n Elsa Maxwell, American socialite (1883-1963).

3 Immanuel Lutheran Home, 185 Crestline Ave., Kalispell, annual craft and bake sale and bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 10. Homemade cinnamon rolls, freshly bake lefse, stamped cards and many gift items. Soup and salad luncheon $4.

3 International Gift Festival 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Nov. 10; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 11, Mountain View Mennonite Church, at corner of Mennonite Church and Creston Hatchery Roads, Kalispell. Fair trade goods from around the world. Proceeds benefit Ten Thousand Villages Third World artisans.

3 Columbia Falls High School Veterans Day Program, 10 a.m. Nov. 9, in the gymnasium. Veterans and general public are welcome to attend; 892-6500.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., at the center, Semitool, Kalispell.

3 Thimble Club of Trinity Lutheran Church annual bazaar, 3:30-8:30 p.m. today; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 10, soup lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Handmade gifts.

3 Jeanine Cole, Helena, worthy grand matron, makes her official visit to Easter Star Vista Chapter No. 44, O.E.S., today, Masonic temple, at Nucleus Avenue and Fifth St., Columbia Falls. Dinner 5:30 p.m. Los Caporales; meeting 7:30 p.m.; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at Kalispell Masonic Temple; and 2 p.m. Nov. 11 at Bigfork Masonic Temple.

3 Christian support group for women going through divorce, having marital problems or suffering from abuse or addictive partner behavior, meets 6-8 p.m. today, Whitefish Missionary Alliance, 600 Seventh St. W., Whitefish. Call 862-4482.

3 Dr. Sarah Nargi, plastic surgeon, presents a program titled, "The Gracefully Aging Face," 7 p.m., North Valley Hospital Lake Room. Free. Refreshments served.

Friday

3 Smith Valley School honors veterans at a 9 a.m. assembly and program. Everyone invited.

3 Immanuel Lutheran Home, 185 Crestline Ave., Kalispell, annual craft and bake sale and bazaar continues today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Homemade cinnamon rolls, freshly bake lefse, stamped cards and many gift items. Soup and salad luncheon $4.

3 Thimble Club of Trinity Lutheran Church annual bazaar continues today from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Soup lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Handmade gifts.

3 International Gift Festival continues today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 11, Mountain View Mennonite Church, at corner of Mennonite Church and Creston Hatchery Roads, Kalispell. Fair trade goods from around the world. Proceeds benefit Ten Thousand Villages Third World artisans.

3 Bigfork High School Veterans Day program 11:20 a.m., in the gym; refreshments following.

3 Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Clairmont St., Kalispell. Lunch is $7.50. For reservations, call Bill Driver, 837-2744.

3 Stillwater Christian School "Funding their Future" benefit auction and dinner, 5:30 p.m., at the school, Vista Linda catered dinner, silent and live auctions, by Gardner's Auction. Proceeds to PTO. Advance tickets $25 each; $30 at the door. Call 752-4400.

3 Kila School annual Fall Holiday Wine and Beer Festival fundraiser, 6-9 p.m., Central School Museum, Kalispell. Live acoustic music, appetizers, and beverages. Tickets $20, available at Coffee Traders, Withey's, Kalispell Liquor and Wine, Books West and Mountain Valley Foods in Kalispell; Alpine Market in Whitefish.

3 USO 1940s style Dinner and Dance, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell. Cash bar 5 p.m.; dinner 6:15 p.m.; dancing 7:30 p.m. Dancing to Don Lawrence Orchestra. Dinner and dance, $35; dance only, $10. Proceeds benefit Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry and Parks and Recreation for Depot Park band shell. Call 752-3431.

3 Montana Woman Foundation Walk-in Clothes Closet fundraiser, Majestic Valley Arena. Sneak Peak, 6-8 p.m. tonight, with hors d'oeuvres, wine, door prizes, silent auction. Tickets $10 for members; $15 nonmembers. General sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 11. Free admission. Call 755-5753.

A Look Ahead

3 Rake Up the Flathead, Nov. 11. Call the United Way Volunteer Center, 752-7266.

3 All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast 8:30-10:30 a.m. Nov. 11, Proctor Community Center. Adults, $5; kids, $3. Proceeds go to purchase of outdoor playground equipment for Dayton Elementary School.

3 Big Bike Bonanza, good used bikes for cheap prices for sale, 9-11 a.m. Nov. 11, Rails to Trails Meridian Road trailhead.

3 Montana Woman Foundation Walk-in Clothes Closet fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 11, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Free admission. Call 755-5753.

3 Western Life Enhancement Foundation Whale of a Sale, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 11; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Shop a wide variety of donated items, including exercise equipment, sporting goods, building supplies, tools, tack and furniture. Proceeds benefit youth equine programs in the Flathead Valley. Free admission. The Humane Society of Northwest Montana's mobile adoption vehicle, The Beagle, will offer display adoptable pets, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 11, and 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 12. Call 755-5366.

3 Kalispell Regional Medical CenterSurgical Services Peri-operative center open house 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 11. Tour the operating rooms, recovery rooms, same-day surgery and endoscopy unit. Public invited.

3 Kalispell Elks Lodge 725 annual Hoop Shoot, 2 p.m. Nov. 11, Kalispell Junior High School. Kids 8 to 13 eligible to compete. Free. Awards. Call Greg, 756-8230.

3 86th annual Lutefisk Dinner 3-8 p.m. Nov. 11, Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Montana 35, Bigfork. Also lefse, ham, Swedish meatballs, homemade Scandinavian cookies. Tickets $15 adults; $5, children under 10. Call 837-4387.

3 Flathead-Glacier High School Booster Club annual auction 6 p.m. Nov. 11, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Silent auction and live auction, conducted by Gardner Auction Service, free hors d'oeuvres, games, entertainment. Public invited.

3 Rails to Trails annual barn dance and pie auction 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 11, Smith Valley Grange Hall. All welcome.

3 Kalispell Elks Lodge hosts a Veterans Day all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner 5-7 p.m. Nov. 11. Adults $8 in advance, $10 at door. Children 5 to 12 $4 in advance, $6 at door. Under 5 are free. All proceeds support Elks veterans programs. Advance tickets available until Nov. 10 at lodge or from Elks members.

3 Flathead Audubon field trip in search of raptors, Nov. 12, along Flathead Lake's east and west shore, Polson, the Mission Valley and Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge. Meet to carpool at 8:30 a.m. at Somers Park 'n' Ride, intersection of U.S. 93 and Montana 83. Bring lunch, binoculars or scope and warm clothes. All welcome. Call Bob Rost, 837-2255.

3 Red Cedar Circle ancient spiritual path for healing, 5 p.m., Nov. 12, 1720 E. Second St., Whitefish. Free. Call 863-9412 or Jill Fanning at 862-8070. All welcome.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Nov. 13 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group invites the public to a special dinner catered by Gina's Catering, Nov. 13, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Cost $3. Museum tour 5-5:45 p.m., dinner 6 p.m.; discussion of survivor and care giver issues follows. RSVP to Sue, 756-4725; or Kathy, 756-4723. Families, friends and all care givers also welcome.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Nov. 13, 141 Interstate Lane, behind JoAnn Fabrics, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Flathead Audubon invites freelance photographer/writer Chuck Haney to present his slideshow "Greatest Click Tour" 7 p.m. Nov. 13, The Summit, Kalispell. Free and the public is welcome.

3 Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m., Nov. 13, administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

3 Public is invited to a free community lecture 7:30 a.m., Nov. 14, Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell. Topic is "Clinically-based Mental Health Programs in School Setting-CSCT and Outpatient Services." RSVP to 756-3950.

3 Flathead City-County Health Department offers flu shots 9 a.m. to noon, Nov. 14, Three Rivers Ambulance Building, 31 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls. Cost $25 adults, $15 children; or bring Medicaid or Medicare card. Call 751-8110.

3 Buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., Nov. 14, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Cost is $10. Angie's Greenhouse displays dried and silk floral arrangements for the holidays. Guest speaker is Barb Madden. RSVP to Pat at 844-2538 or Rosainne at 257-8098. Complimentary child care by reservation. Sponsored by the Kalispell Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Nov. 14, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Guest speaker Virginia Sloan of the Flathead Job Service Workforce Center discusses "The Flathead Valley Landscape. No reservations are required and lunch is available for $9. Call Carol Pike at 892-2072.

3 Flathead City-County Health Department offers flu shots 1:30-4 p.m., Nov. 14, Golden Agers Senior Center, 121 Second St., Whitefish. Cost $25 adults, $15 children; or bring Medicaid or Medicare card. Call 751-8110.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Nov. 14, Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

3 Kathy Bolme, orthopedic nurse, gives a free presentation for men and women on osteoporosis, 3 p.m., Nov. 14, The Summit, Kalispell. All welcome.

3 Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 14 in the school library.

3 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Mission Mountain Audubon meets 7 p.m. Nov. 14, Polson City Library Meeting Room. Rob Domenech gives a slide presentation, "Monitoring the Golden Eagle Migration along the Continental Divide." All welcome.

3 Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 14, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 North Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call Don at 862-6955.

3 Brunch is offered the public at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 15, Los Caporales, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Theme is "Gifts Galore." Sami Shelley of Columbia Falls will offer gift ideas from her shop, Outback …The Cabin. Lisa and Gavin Lamach provide violin and flute music. Guest speaker is Barb Madden. Cost is $7 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Sherry at 892-5990. Sponsored by the Columbia Falls Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.

3 Flathead County GIS Department 2006 GIS Day Open House 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 15, 800 S. Main St., Kalispell. Refreshments. Presentations at noon and 2:30 p.m. Staff will discuss interactive mapping site and downloadable data and answer questions. Limited seating.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Nov. 15, Flathead Electric Cooperative, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross certified course in First Aid Basics, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Flathead City-County Health Department offers flu shots 10 a.m. to noon, Nov. 16, Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Montana 35, Bigfork. Cost $25 adults, $15 children; or bring Medicaid or Medicare card. Call 751-8110.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Nov. 16, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish.

3 Flathead County Fair board meets 7 p.m. Nov. 16, fairgrounds office.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 17, at Home Depot; an employee drive.

3 Kitchen Store Galore Culinary Classics class featuring gifts from the kitchen, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 17, 550 E. First St., Whitefish. Cost $35 per person with $5 going to Northwest Montana Humane Society. Call Chris Brock, 862-3050, for reservation. Seating limited.

3 Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m., Nov. 17 at its new meeting place at the West Valley Fire Department fire house, 2412 Farm to Market Road. All welcome. Call Bruce at 857-3753 or Russ, 214-4248.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 18, The Summit, Kalispell. Bring a brown bag lunch. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Creative Memories scrapbooking workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Eagles Nest, FVCC. Theme is "Getting Ready for Christmas." All welcome. Call Joyce Workman, 755-4922.

3 11th annual Bigfork Art Walk, 3-7 p.m. Nov. 18. Tour the galleries; meet the artists. Refreshments and door prizes, 837-3790.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Nov. 20, Eureka High School.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $10 course fee. Call 863-3630 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Nov. 21, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

City of Kalispell and Montana Department of Transportation invites the public to a meeting to discuss the Stormwater Management Plan, 6 p.m. Nov. 21, Kalispell Wastewater Treatment Plant off Airport Road. Call the Public Works Department, 758-7720.

3 Big Sky Bonsai Society meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 21, at the Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Jerry Meislik will discuss ways to shape and improve bonsai. Free and the public is invited. Call Meislik at 862-0387.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 24, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Kalispell Christmas City of the North parade, 7 p.m. Nov. 24, downtown, Main St.

3 Buffalo Runner event and auction of 10 Spanish Mustangs, Nov. 25, Bar W. Guest Ranch, 2875 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Doors open 2:30 p.m. Tickets $20 per person; children free. Entertainment by Rob Quist. For reservations, call Olga, 257-1187. Fundraiser for at-risk children through Buffalo Horse Coalition, Browning, and Spanish Mustangs.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:30 to 11 a.m., and 1 to 3 p.m. each day, Nov. 27 and 28, Polson Area Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, Nov. 27 and 28, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day, St. John's Lutheran Hospital. Call 293-0100.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Nov. 27, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Nov. 28, Miracle of America Museum, Polson.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Nov. 29, Glacier National Park.

3 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 28, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Red Cross certified course in First Aid Basics, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 29, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 30, Bigfork High School.

3 Columbia Falls Night of Lights Dec. 1, downtown Whitefish. Parade 6:30 p.m., call 892-6816; Children's Holiday Village, Marantette Park. Craft fair, North Valley Community Center, call 892-2072.

3 Kalispell Art Walk and Christmas Stroll 5-9 p.m. Dec. 1, downtown Kalispell. Trolley and shuttle rides also available from Kalispell Center Mall. Valley Voices Community Choir sings on the Hockaday steps, 302 Second Ave. E., from 6-7 p.m. Call Hockaday Museum of Art, 755-5268.

3 Flathead County Republican Women 2006 Chocolate Extravaganza 11:30 a.m. Dec. 6, Bulldog Convention Center, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. Tickets $17, includes luncheon; Call Pamala Kasperson at 837-4428 or Ralene Sliter, 755-3998. For information on entering a dessert, call Caroline Solomon, 837-4525.

3 Civil Air Patrol, Flathead Composite Squadron meets 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, (Dec. 7) Montana National Guard Armory, 2989 U.S. 93 N, Kalispell, north entrance. Youth ages 12 and up welcome. Aerospace lessons, march/drill exercises, fly-ins and more. Call Lt. Dave Brim, 257-7547; Lt. Kevin Kasperson, 756-5959.

3 Valley Voices Community Choir Christmas concert titled, "Sing Noel," 7 p.m. Dec. 9, Easthaven Baptist Church, 2010 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Flathead Valley Homeschool Choir Select Ensemble also performs. Folk, a cappella, Latin and traditional carols. All welcome. No charge. Free will offering. Reception immediately follows.

3 Creative Memories scrapbooking workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 16, Eagles Nest, FVCC. Theme is "Getting Ready for Christmas." All welcome. Call Joyce Workman, 755-4922.