Today

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. Proceeds 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.

Saturday

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

Women's Awareness Day, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 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.

Breathe Easy owner Steve Malley offers smoking cessation classes beginning today at 9 and 11 a.m., and Nov. 2 at 7 p.m., The Summit. Fee is $150 with 10 percent donated to American Cancer Society. Call Malley at 250-0015, or Leslie Deck, 751-4501.

First Presbyterian Church of Kalispell, 540 S. Main St., annual Fall Bazaar 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fall and holiday crafts, fresh produce and homemade preserves and baked good. Children's Corner. Soup luncheon, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit local charities. Call 752-7488.

Mission Mountain Winery Oktoberfest, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the winery, on U.S. 93 in Dayton. Special wine and food pairings served.

10th annual Halloween Hunt for kids ages 3-9, 11 a.m. Meet at Woodland Park Pavilion, Kalispell. Candy, pumpkins, and prizes. Sponsored by Kalispell Parks and Recreation. Call 758-7717.

Montana puppeteer Herb McAllister talks about his career and experiences hosting a children's TV show in the 1950s and '60s with his puppet Froggy Do, 1 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. All ages welcome. Call 758-5822.

Kalispell Elks Lodge No. 725, 1820 U.S. 93 S., annual pumpkin carving contest 1 p.m. Bring your kids and grandkids for a fun afternoon. Everyone invited.

NorthWestern Energy public weatherization event, 3-7 p.m., 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.

Come listen to "Spooky Tales at the Big Arm Fire Hall, Stories shared 5-6:30 p.m. Community supper 6:30 p.m. Bring a "scary" dish. Witch's ale provided. Costumes welcome. All invited. Call 849-6628.

West Valley School Halloween Carnival 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Carnival games; photos with Darth Vadar; concession stand. Call Taffy Briner, 257-5448.