Friday

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, at the 100-400 blocks of West Idaho.

Fourth annual secondhand sale and benefit for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, 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.

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

League of Glacier Symphony and Chorale luncheon with performance by pianist Joel Fan 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Museum at Central School. 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Ticket free for current members, $12 non-members. Call Gail Long, 257-3241.

Glacier Country Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., The Bulldog, Kalispell. Guest speaker is Eric Iverson, senior advisor for Senator Conrad Burns' campaign. Lunch $9. Open to public.

North Valley Senior Center has a pancake supper 4-7 p.m., 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. All-you-can-eat pancakes, Polish sausage, eggs, beverages. Cost $4. Public invited. Call Roxy Larsen, manager, 892-4087.

Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m., 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.

Robert Greenwald's film, "Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers" will be shown at 7:30 p.m., at the KM Theatre, 40 Second St., Kalispell. Public invited.

Saturday

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, at West Idaho and Fifth Avenue WN.

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

ETHIC, Encouraging The Homeownership Ideals for Communities, offers a Homebuyers Certified Education Course for new or experienced buyers 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., FVCC. Registration fee $15 per household. For reservations call FVCC at 756-3832 or ETHIC at 257-6627.

Annual Glacier Stamp Club Stamp Show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday, 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.

Flathead author Joan Deily signs her book, "Alone on the Sea," about her brother's global sailing adventures, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Moore Hearing, 22 Village Loop, corner of Whitefish Stage and West Evergreen, Kalispell. Refreshments.

Humane Society of Northwest Montana Volunteer Orientation 10:30 a.m. at the Humane Society, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Call 752-PAWS.

Buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., 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.

11th annual Flathead Chess Championship, J.D. Morrell's Books & Bistro, 227 Main St., Kalispell. Door entries 12:30-12:45 p.m. Games at 1, 2:30, 3:45 and 5 p.m. Cash prizes. Entry fee $10 adults, $15 at door. Call 862-7838.

Mountain Brook Ladies Club annual Harvest Supper 6 p.m., Mountain Brook Community Library, 2353 Foothill Road. Bring a potluck dish, and service ware. Coffee, juice provided. Bingo, prizes. All welcome.

Harlem Ambassadors Basketball Show 7 p.m., Flathead High School gym. Advance tickets are $6 for adults, $5 students and seniors. Tickets at the door are $8 for adults, and $7 for students and seniors. Children under 6 are free. All proceeds benefit Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry. Call 756-7304.

Sunday

Flathead Audubon fall migrants bird trip to Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Somers Park 'n' Ride, intersection of U.S. 93 and Montana 82. Bring lunch, binoculars and scope. Call Bob Rost, 837-2255. All welcome.

Annual Glacier Stamp Club Stamp Show continues 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, 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.