Today

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, at Wyoming and Sunset Street, (U.S. 93.)

Kalispell Elks host a blood drive in the blood mobile, noon to 5 p.m., 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.

Flathead Special Education Cooperative meets at 1 p.m. in the Cooperative's offices. Call 257-1852.

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

Flathead County Library board meets at 3 p.m. at the Bigfork Branch Library. Contact Kim Crowley, library director, at 758-5826.

FVCC Faculty Senate sponsors a candidates' forum 4-6 p.m. Resource Center, room 123, mediated by George Cowan. Public welcome to attend. Call Brenda Rudolph, 756-3858.

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

Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m. Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. All area seniors welcome. Call 257-1598.

Benefit to help with expenses for ongoing cancer treatments for National Park employees Bill Hayden and Brace Hayden, 5 p.m. NPS Community Building, West Glacier. Potluck dinner, door prizes, raffle, auction. Bring your own beverage. Donations welcome. Contact Nete Reinhard, 888-7929; Mark Wagner, 732-7757; Karen Giesy, 888-7921.

Woodland Montessori Harvest Festival for children 3 to 6 years old, 5-6:30 p.m. 5 Parkhill Dr., (across from south entrance to Woodland Park). Games, non-scary costumes, "haunted" house, cider press and food vendors, silent auction. Live music by Tra Le Gael. Donations requested. Call Heidi Miller, 257-2334.

Teens-N-Crisis, a community support group for at-risk youth, meets 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Public welcome. Call 471-6599.

Friday

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, on the 700-900 blocks of Fourth Avenue East.

Flathead Castoffs knitting group sponsors a one-day workshop today 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.

Mosquito Control District board meets 9-10:30 a.m., Earl Bennett Building, second floor conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

Flathead County Transportation Committee meets 10 a.m. to noon, Earl Bennett Building, conference room (side B) to consider changes to school bus routes. Call Susanne, 758-5722.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., in the blood mobile, today and Oct. 28, Wal-Mart, Kalispell.

Northwest Montana Retired Teachers meet at noon at Buffalo Hill Terrace. Lunch is $7.50. For reservations, call 755-5079.

Spinal Cord Injury Support Group meets 2-4 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell Topic is "Movin On" after spinal cord injury.

Somers School board retreat 4 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

Kalispell Jaycees Haunted House 6 p.m. to midnight today and Oct. 28, 45 River Road, rain or shine. Cost $5 per person, or $4 with two nonperishable food items for Flathead Food Bank. Proceed also benefit Jaycees. Call 752-1522.

Boomers Singles Group planning meeting, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell, Fireside Lodge. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner buffet 7 p.m.; meeting 8 p.m. RSVP Duane at 257-4502 or Judy at 253-7187. All welcome.

Hedges School October Festival, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 827 Fourth Ave. E., Kalispell. Food, games, costume contest, prizes. Proceeds go toward new playground. Entrance fee $2 per family and one can of food for local food bank. Children must be accompanied by adult at all times.

Christmas at the Mansion Craft and Holiday Gift Bazaar, Conrad Mansion, Kalispell. Preview party, 7-9 p.m. tonight. 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.

Flathead Valley Serenity Group meets 7 p.m., 185 Railroad St., Kalispell. All invited.

Whitefish CARE Halloween costume party for seventh and eighth graders, 9-11 p.m., Roy Duff Memorial Armory. Music by Mobile Beat.