Today

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

13th annual Glacier Jazz Stampede today through Sunday, Kalispell Center Mall, Kalispell Red Lion Hotel, and Eagles, 37 First St. W, Kalispell. All-event badges $60. Public welcome. Call 755-6088.

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

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

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.

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.

Eastern Flathead County neighborhood plan kick-off meeting 7 p.m., Deer Park School gym. All interested invited.

Community Forum on Middle East Solutions invites public to a showing of "Man of Galilee - The Story of Elias Chacour," 7 p.m. Whitefish branch of Flathead County Library. Refreshments provided.

Friday

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

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.

Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce annual rummage sale 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Circle Plaza building, 111 Nucleus Ave. Donations welcome. Bring to Bev at Curves. Proceeds benefit Christmas Village.

Friends of the Flathead County Library annual book sale, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Kalispell Center Mall. Donations welcome. Call Clare Hafferman, 752-1341; or Erica Wirtala, 257-3988.

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

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.

"Moon over Heaven" fundraising event for Glacier National Park Fund, 5:30-9:30 p.m., on Big Mountain, Whitefish. Gondola ride, dinner, no-host bar and stories about the park. Tickets $65 per person, in advance or at gondola. Call 862-6110.

Saturday

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

Epworth United Methodist Church annual spring rummage sale, 8:30 a.m. to 22:30 p.m., 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.

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

Kalispell Ski Club annual ski swap and sale is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Proceeds support club's free "Learn to Ski Program." Call 752-SKIS. Call 752-SKIS or go to www.kalispellskiclub.com.

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

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., 1380 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. A variety of classes will be offered. Free and no pre-registration required. Call 752-5446.