Monday

3 Flathead City-County District board meets 8:15-9:45 a.m., Earl Bennett Building, second floor, conference room A, Kalispell.

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 Horace, 257-1932.

3 Free prostate cancer screenings 5-9 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Call 751-4500 for an appointment.

3 Violence Free Crisis Line hosts a candlelight vigil to honor victims and survivors of domestic violence at 6 p.m. at Northridge Lutheran Church in Kalispell. All welcome.

3 Glacier Stamp Club meets in basement meeting room, Flathead County Library. Stamp trading 7 p.m.; business meeting 7:30 p.m. with annual Stamp Show planning session. Visitors welcome. Call Gail Long, 752-6110.

3 Monica Lindeen, Democratic candidate for Congress, will be at Montana Coffee Traders, 328 W. Center St., from 8 to 10 a.m.

Tuesday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, U.S. 93 South and 13th Street.

3 AARP Driver Safety class 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Thursday, The Summit, Kalispell. Cost $10. Call 751-4500.

3 School District School board Finance Committee meets 7 a.m., administration building.

3 School District 5 School board Curriculum Subcommitee meets 10 a.m. administration building.

3 Flathead City-County Board of Health retreat 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell, Hanging Gardens Room. Lunch provided.

3 Summit Independent Living Center presents a six-week workshop, "Self-esteem for Women with Disabilities," beginning today, from 1 to 3 p.m. Call Flo Kiewel, 257-0048.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

3 New Parkinson's Support Group meets 2-3:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. All patients and care givers welcome. Call Lydia, 1-800-233-9040.

3 Free prostate cancer screenings 5-9 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Call 751-4500 for an appointment.

3 Somers School board Policy Committee meets at 6 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

3 Somers School District board Policy Committee meets 6 p.m. Somers Middle School.

3 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR, 6:30 p.m., at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Cost $30. Call 752-6433.

Wednesday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, Meridian Road and Wyoming Street.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. The Rev. Mark Cutler speaks about, "Filling Your Child's Bucket." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 Alpine Spinners and Weavers have a "Spin In," 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., JC Penney Center Court, Kalispell Center Mall.

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 5 p.m., National Flood Employee Drive, in the blood mobile, Kalispell.

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

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

Thursday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, at East Oregon Street and Seventh Avenue East.

3 13th annual Glacier Jazz Stampede today through Oct. 8, Kalispell Center Mall, Kalispell Red Lion Hotel, and Eagles, 37 First St. W, Kalispell. All-event badges $55 until Oct. 1; $60 thereafter. Public welcome. Call 755-6088.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the blood mobile, FVCC, Kalispell.

3 Grace Hospice Project offers a new support group for people who have lost a loved one. First meeting 5:30 p.m. tonight, 1111 S. Main St., Kalispell. Parking in the rear of building. Call 755-4923,

3 Civil Air Patrol, Flathead Composite Squadron meets 6:30-9 p.m., 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 Eastern Flathead County neighborhood plan kick-off meeting 7 p.m., Deer Park School gym. All invited.

Friday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, at U.S. 93 and East California Street.

Thought

"There's one way to find out if a man is honest - ask him. If he says 'yes,' you know he is crooked." n Groucho Marx (1890-1977).

3 Brain Injury Association of Montana 19th annual state conference, "Creating Opportunities through Winning Strategies, today and Oct. 7, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Guest Speakers Dr. Nathan Zasler and Marlene Davis, Washington State Governors Council. Presentation on employment, life planning, therapeutic riding and more. Call 1-800-241-6442.

3 Friends of the Flathead County Library annual book sale, today through Oct. 8, Kalispell Center Mall. Donations welcome. Call Clare Hafferman, 752-1341; or Erica Wirtala, 257-3988.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Burch's Photo Lab, Blue Cow, Kalispell.

3 Kalispell Ski Club's annual Ski Swap and Sale today through Oct. 8, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Bring consignments in 1-8 p.m. today. Sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 7; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 8. Proceeds support club's free "Learn to Ski Program." Call 752-SKIS.

A Look Ahead

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, at Woodland Avenue and Second Street East.

3 Epworth United Methodist Church annual spring rummage sale, 8:30 a.m. to 22:30 p.m. Oct. 7, 329 Second Ave. E., Kalispell (across from Hockaday Center). Family clothing, household, furniture, toys, baked goods and more. Proceeds go to victims of Hurricane Katrina. Call Sue Jacobson, 755-5375.

3 A no-cost spay and neuter and pet care event will be held Oct. 7-8 at the Eureka elementary school; call Ella at the Eureka Animal Shelter at 296-2627 to make an appointment.

3 Kalispell Ski Club annual ski swap and sale is Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Flathead County fairgrounds; Call 752-SKIS or go to www.kalispellskiclub.com.

3 Immaculate Conception Church in Polson Apples by the Bay Fundraiser 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7. Over 175 pies for sale, flea and farmers markets; live auction at noon; live hourly entertainment; crafts. Call Cristina Metz, 887-2234.

3 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Kalispell Family History Center's 2006 annual Open House 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Oct. 7, 1380 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. A variety of classes will be offered. Free and no pre-registration required. Call 752-5446.

3 Yellow Bay Community Club 23rd annual rummage/craft sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7 at the clubhouse, mile marker 18 on Montana 35. Household, children's wear and toys, antiques, books, tools, baked goods, and local produce. Call Jackie, 982-3839.

3 Free prostate cancer screenings 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 7, Flathead Valley Orthopedic, Whitefish. Call 751-4500 for an appointment.

3 Kalispell Ski Club's annual Ski Swap and Sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 7; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 8, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Proceeds support club's free "Learn to Ski Program." Call 752-SKIS.

3 Sons of Norway meet 7 p.m., Oct. 7, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call Arne Brosten at 837-3494.

3 Friends of the Flathead County Library annual book sale continues through Oct. 8, Kalispell Center Mall. Donations welcome. Call Clare Hafferman, 752-1341; or Erica Wirtala, 257-3988.

3 Humane Society of Northwest Montana offers "Microchip Mania," 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 7, at the Animal Adoption Center, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Pet owners may bring in their dogs and cats for micro-chipping for $20 each. Call 752-7297.

3 Community United Methodist Church of Bigfork annual Fall Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 7, 750 Electric Ave., one block past high school. Baked goods, jewelry, pottery, folk art. Lunch served 11:30 a.m. Call 837-4547.

3 Breezy Bob offers free rides 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 7, at Red Eagle Aviation, Kalispell City Airport. Food and beverages, door prizes. Event in honor of Breast Cancer Month and cancer survivors. Call Greg Goode, 755-4600.

3 Lone Pine State Park offers an adult workshop from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 7, by Warden Sergeant Frank Bowen. Learn how to orient a map and compass, and navigational methods. Meet at Interpretive Center located at top of hill. Bring weather-appropriate clothing. Free. Call Melissa Sladek, 755-2706.

3 Flathead Audubon program, "Reflections on Whitefish Lake," with Mike Koopal of Whitefish Lake Institute, 7 p.m., Oct. 9, The Summit. Free. Public invited.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Oct. 10, Lakeside Elementary School

3 Public is invited to a free community lecture 7:30 a.m., Oct. 10, Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell. Topic is "Nonverbal Thinkers Navigating a Verbal World." All welcome.

3 Kalispell Parentshare meets 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10, Lone Pine Sate Park Interpretive Center. Call Ursula DeStefano, 212-0879; or Jennifer Rogge, 844-3216.

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon, Oct. 10, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Guest speaker Chuck Roady, resource manager for F.H. Stoltz Land and Lumber Co., discusses "What is the future of forest management in a rapidly growing valley?" No reservations are required and lunch is available for $9. Call Carol Pike at 892-2072.

3 Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., Oct. 10, airport manager's office, Glacier Park International Airport.

3 Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 10 in the school library.

Special Olympics Montana Breakfast with Champions fundraiser, 7-8:30 a.m. Oct. 11, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell. Tickets $100 per seat, or $900 per table of 10. Call 231-9964.

3 Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 10, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 North Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call Don at 862-6955.

3 Kalispell Mental Health Local Advisory Council meets 12:30-2 p.m. Oct. 11, The Summit. Mary Jane Fox, program officer for Addictive and Mental Disorder Division, will speak on co-occuring disorder (mental and alcohol substance abuse) initiative. Public welcome. Call 885-3865.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Oct. 11, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11, in the administration building boardroom.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m. Oct. 11, Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Pat and Horace Sanders share their experiences from their trip to Antarctica. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

3 Polson Rural Fire District trustee meeting 7 p.m. Oct. 11, City Hall conference room. Open to public.

3 Fire Prevention Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 12, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Smoke jumper, fire bomber, aviation and fire fighting displays. Free for outdoor display. Museum admission for adults, $5. Call John, 755-2238.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., Oct. 12 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; sponsored by Kalispell Rotary.

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Ronan Chamber of Commerce annual awards banquet Oct. 12, Community Center, Ronan. Cocktails 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m. Keynote speaker is motivational speaker and writer, Ed Kugler. Tickets $20. Call 406-676-0646.

3 Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 AARP Driver Safety class 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 14, Calvary Lutheran Church, U.S. 2 East and Evergreen Drive. Call 752-4102 or 752-4219. Cost $10.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Oct. 13 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Seeley Lake Tamarack Festival and Tour of the Arts, Oct. 14-15. Arts and crafts fair, YMCA fun runs, bike ride, flea market. Call 406-677-2880. For Tour of the Arts call Alpine Artisans, 754-0034.

3 Women of Rollins Club hosts a Candidates' Night, 7 p.m. Oct. 16, Rollins School House. Federal, state and county candidates for office have been invited. Public invited.

3 AARP Driver Safety class Oct. 16 and 18, 1 to 5 p.m. both days, North Valley Senior Center in Columbia Falls. Cost $10.

AARP Driver Safety class Oct. 17-18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, sponsored by Koocanusa Car Club. Call 406-889-3437 for reservations. Call 892-4087.

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce hosts a candidate forum from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Oct. 17 at Whitefish City Hall; county commissioner, Justice of the Peace and county treasurer candidates will be featured.

3 AARP Driver Safety class Oct. 17 and 19, 1 to 5 p.m. each day, Risen Christ Catholic Church, 65 W. Evergreen. Call 752-4102 or 752-4219 for reservations.

3 Fourth annual secondhand sale and benefit for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 20, 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 21, Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Montana 35, Bigfork. Donations of high-quality clothing, jewelry and household items welcome. Call Susan Gorbett, 837-2007.

3 AARP Driver Safety class 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 21, The Summit, Kalispell. Brown bag lunch. Cost $10. Call 751-4500.

3 Annual Glacier Stamp Club Stamp Show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 21-22, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Exhibits, stamp dealers, collector's souvenir, free stamps and starter kits. Free admission to museum. Call 755-7917.

3 Buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., Oct. 21, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Pumpkin Patch live and silent auction of handcrafted items and baked goods. Featured speaker is Shirley Look on "The Power of Color." Musical entertainment. Cost is $10. 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 AARP Driver Safety class Oct. 23 and 24, 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. each day, Polson Community Senior Center. Cots $10. Call 883-4735.

3 Kalispell Parentshare meets 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 24, for a field trip to Sweet Pickins Pumpkin Patch. Meet at Northridge Lutheran Church to carpool. Call Ursula DeStefano, 212-0879; or Jennifer Rogge, 844-3216.

3 Red Cross certified course in First Aid Basics, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Cost $30. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Montana's Congressman Denny Rehberg's field representative Keli McQuiston conducts traveling office hours, 1 p.m. Oct. 24, Troy City Hall, 301 E. Kootenai. Call 406-543-9550.

3 Montana's Congressman Denny Rehberg's field representative Keli McQuiston conducts traveling office hours, 3 p.m. Oct. 24, Memorial Center, 111 E. Lincoln Blvd., Libby. Call 406-543-9550.

3 Montana's Congressman Denny Rehberg's field representative Keli McQuiston conducts traveling office hours, 11 a.m. Oct. 25, Eureka Chamber Visitor Information Center, 2 Dewey Ave. Call 406-543-9550.

3 NorthWestern Energy public weatherization event, 3-7 p.m. Oct. 25, North Valley Community Room, Columbia Falls. Free starter home weatherization kits and demonstrations. Refreshments. All welcome.

3 NorthWestern Energy public weatherization event, 3-7 p.m. Oct. 26, Royal Duff Memorial Armory, Whitefish. Free starter home weatherization kits and demonstrations. Refreshments. All welcome.

3 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Cost $30. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Kalispell Elk host a blood drive noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 26, 1820 U.S. 93 S. Walk-ins welcome; or call Dawn Brown at 755-9542 for an appointment. Donors receive free ticket to Elks Vampire Ball on Oct. 28. Proceeds benefit Elks and Red Cross.

3 Christmas at the Mansion Craft and Holiday Gift Bazaar, Conrad Mansion, Kalispell. Preview party, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 27. Tickets $30. Gift show hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 28; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 29. Admission $5 adults, $1 children. Call 755-2166.

3 Women's Awareness Day, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Oct. 28, Christian Center, Kalispell. Focus on health issues. Continental breakfast, lunch and child care provided. Free. Register by Oct. 24, at Christian Center or call 752-6428, ext. 227.

3 NorthWestern Energy public weatherization event, 3-7 p.m. Oct. 28, division office, 8900 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Free starter home weatherization kits and demonstrations. Bucket truck rides, and special treats for kids. Refreshments. All welcome.

3 Flathead Castoffs knitting group sponsors a one-day workshop Oct. 28 in Bigfork. Learn new techniques or brush up on basics. Proceeds benefit Soroptimists International of Bigfork Community Baby and Mother Shower. Call 837-4313 to register.

3 AARP Driver Safety class Oct. 30-31, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day, The Summit, Kalispell. Cost $10. Call 751-4500.

3 AARP Driver Safety class Oct. 30 and 31, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day, St. John's Lutheran hospital in Libby. Cost $10. Call 293-0100.

3 Civil Air Patrol, Flathead Composite Squadron meets 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, (Nov. 2) 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 Kalispell Mental Health Local Advisory Council meets 12:30-2 p.m. Nov. 8, The Summit. Panel discussion on co-occurring disorder (mental and alcohol substance abuse). Public welcome. Call 885-3865.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m. Nov. 8, 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 Spanish Mustangs auction fundraiser, 4 p.m., Nov. 25, Sundance Arena, 5755 Farm to Market Road, Whitefish, between Kuhns and Twin Bridges Roads. Kassai demonstration. Hors d'oeuvres, non-alcoholic bar, and cafe style seating, Tickets $25. Proceeds go toward Blackfeet Buffalo Horse Coalition, (BBHC) of Browning to build ranch facilities and expand youth programs. Call Olga, 257-1187.