Today

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 2, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; sponsored by Johnson Mortuary.

3 Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre haunted house fundraiser, 4-8 p.m., Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. Tax-deductible tickets $3. Call 837-4886.

3 FVCC Student Senate hosts a Halloween party for parents and their children, ages 4 to 8, Eagles Nest, Blake Hall. Costume contest, haunted house, apple bobbing, face painting and more. Call 756-3668.

3 Kalispell Center Mall hosts a kids costume contest. All entries receive a prize. Special prizes for category winners. Registration 5 p.m.; contest 5:30 p.m.; followed by mall trick-or-treating 6-8 p.m. Call 751-5052.

3 Stillwater Christian School Class of 2008 host a harvest festival 6-8:30 p.m., 1251 Willow Glen Dr. Hot dogs available at 5:30 p.m. Pirate theme. Face painting, cannon toss, walk-the-plank and more. Non-goblin and non-witch costumes appreciated. Call 752-4400.

3 Lakeside Community Council meets 7 p.m., Water Works building, Bierney Creek Road. Public welcome.

3 Whitefish Care Halloween costume dance contests 9-11 p.m., Roy Duff Memorial Armory. Music by Mobile Beat DJ.

Wednesday

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Topic is "Winter activities with your kids." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

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 Whitefish Convention and Visitor Bureau meets 11 a.m., at the Whitefish Library meeting room. All members and public welcome. Call 862-3390.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Troy Methodist Church.

3 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) meet at 6:30 p.m., VFW meeting room, 111 Main St., Kalispell. Call Jerry Collins at 752-0198.

3 Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets 7 p.m. at Mountain View Mennonite Church, Creston. Tara Carolin, Glacier Park ecologist, gives a presentation on "Rare Plants of Glacier National Park." General meeting at 5:30 p.m. Free and public is welcome. Call Jen Asebrook, 863-9630.

3 Robert Greenwald's 75-minute documentary, "Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers" will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at Flathead High School. Enter on Sixth Avenue West blue doors on north side of building and follow signs to auditorium. Free and open to public. Sponsored by Montana's Veterans for Peace.

Thursday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., Columbia Falls Community Center.

3 Flathead City-County Board of Health work session, 2 p.m. Earl Bennett Building, Conference Room A. Glen Nelson discusses composting toilets and alternative gray water systems.

3 "Board Service: Putting Passion into Practice" a special seminar for board members of local nonprofits, 5-8 p.m., Museum at Central School, Kalispell. Presented by Rebecca Johns and Molly McCabe. RSVP by Oct. 31 to 755-1135.

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 Tryouts for "Christmas is in the Air! Shepherd's Hand" variety show, 7 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 233 Kalispell Ave., Whitefish. Call 862-2615, or Cathy Relf at 212-9973.

3 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History training workshop 7:30-8:30 p.m., Kalispell Stake Center. Topic is "Learn How to Research On-line Newspapers." Public invited.

3 Robert Greenwald's 75-minute documentary, "Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers" will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge, U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Free and open to public. Sponsored by Montana's Veterans for Peace.

Friday

3 World Community Day at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 401 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls. Public is invited to breakfast, 9:30 a.m., by Church Women United.

3 First Presbyterian Church annual fall bazaar and luncheon, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 301 Central Ave., Whitefish. Soup, rolls, dessert and beverage lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $5. Fair trade items available.

Thought

"The older one grows the more one likes indecency." n Virginia Woolf, English author and critic (1882-1941).

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Polson High School.

Consignments accepted from 1 to 8 p.m. today for Whitefish Ski Club's annual Ski Sale and Swap Nov. 4, Whitefish Mountain Mall. Use entrance south of Super 1. Club memberships sold. Call Heidi Duncan, 862-7010.

Saturday

3 Central Christian Church "This and That" basement bazaar and bake sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., corner of Second Avenue East and Third Street East, Kalispell. Holiday items, crafts, collectibles and more. Free coffee.

3 Epworth United Methodist Church annual holiday bazaar 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 329 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Turkey noodle soup, rolls, homemade pie and beverage luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Handcrafted gifts, holiday decorations, baked goods for sale. Proceeds support mission projects.

3 Eidsvold Lutheran Church fall bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5935 U.S. 93 S., Somers. Baked goods, soups, lefse, produce, Christmas items, boxed greeting cards, kids' table.

Whitefish Ski Club annual Ski Sale and Swap, Whitefish Mountain Mall. Doors open 8:30 a.m. for members; 9 a.m. for general public. Sale ends 4 p.m. Club memberships sold. Call Heidi Duncan, 862-7010.

3 Somers/Lakeside annual Harvest Dinner 4-8 p.m., Somers Fire Hall. Turkey with all the trimmings, homemade pumpkin pies. Adults $8, children 6-12 $4, children under 5 free. Proceeds benefit Somers/Lakeside Volunteer Fire Department.

3 Swan Valley Emergency Services (Volunteer Fire Department) 11th annual Firemen's Ball 7 p.m. to midnight, Swan Valley Community Hall, mile-marker 42, Condon. Live music by The Woodpickers, live and silent auctions, raffles, door prizes. Admission $5 at the door is $5.00 or $15 per family. Call Randy Williams, 754-3012; or Joyce Sharp at 754-2002.

3 Sons of Norway meet 7 p.m., Buffalo Hill Terrace meeting room, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Call Arne Brosten at 837-3494.

A Look Ahead

3 Swan View Coalition companionship and rewards of conservation party and silent auction, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 5, El Topo Cantina, Montana 35, just north of Bigfork. Live music by John Dunnigan. $5 door donation.

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

3 FVCC's Office of Multicultural Services presents part two of a two-part program on the culture and traditions of indigenous Arab Israelis with two short films, 6 p.m. Nov. 6, Blake Hall. Discussion will follow. Call Gerda Reeb, 756-3945.

3 The Glacier Stamp Club meets Nov. 6 in the basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Stamp trading and talk begin at 7 p.m.; the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Call Gail Long, 752-6110.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Nov. 7, at Columbia Falls High School.

3 Diabetes Support Group 5-7 pm. Nov. 7, The Summit, Kalispell. Presented by Jennifer Janetski. Topic is "Know Your Options."

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 3 p.m., Nov. 8, at First Interstate Bank in Evergreen, in the blood mobile.

Refreshments, snacks, free glucose meters to participants. All welcome.

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.

Lakeside Elementary School Veterans Day Remembrance 12:25 p.m. Nov. 8, school gym. Veterans and service people in the Lakeside/Somers community invited to attend, and welcome to come in uniform. Call Judy Harris at 857-3531, or the school at 844-2208.

3 Flathead City-County Health Department offers flu shots 2- 6 p.m. Nov. 8, Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building, Kalispell. Cost $25 adults, $15 children; or bring Medicaid or Medicare card. Call 751-8110.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8 in the administration building boardroom.

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 Immanuel Lutheran Home, 185 Crestline Ave., Kalispell, annual craft and bake sale and bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 9; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 10. Homemade cinnamon rolls, freshly bake lefse, stamped cards and many gift items. Soup and salad luncheon $4.

3 Stillwater Christian School "Funding their Future" benefit auction and dinner, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 10, at the school, Vista Linda catered dinner, silent and live auctions, by Gardner's Auction. Proceeds to PTO. Advance tickets $25 each; $30 at the door. Call 752-4400.

3 International Gift Festival 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 9-10; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 11, Mennonite Church, at corner of Mennonite Church and Creston Hatchery Roads, Kalispell. Fair trade goods from around the world. Proceeds benefit Ten Thousand Villages Third World artisans.

3 Flathead City-County Health Department offers flu shots 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 9, Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building, Kalispell. Cost $25 adults, $15 children; or bring Medicaid or Medicare card. Call 751-8110.

3 Thimble Club of Trinity Lutheran Church annual bazaar, 3:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 9; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 10, soup lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Handmade gifts.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Nov. 9, at the center, Semitool, Kalispell.

3 Jeanine Cole, Helena, worthy grand matron, makes her official visit to Easter Star Vista Chapter No. 44, O.E.S., Thursday, Nov. 9, Masonic temple, at Nucleus Avenue and Fifth St., Columbia Falls. Dinner 5:30 p.m. Los Caporales; meeting 7:30 p.m.

3 Dr. Sarah Nargi, plastic surgeon, presents a program titled, "The Gracefully Aging Face," 7 p.m. Nov. 9, North Valley Hospital Lake Room. Free. Refreshments served.

3 USO 1940s style Dinner and Dance, Nov. 10, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell. Cash bar 5 p.m.; dinner 6:15 p.m.; dancing 7:30 p.m. Dancing to Don Lawrence Orchestra. Dinner and dance, $35; dance only, $10. Proceeds benefit Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry and Parks and Recreation for Depot Park band shell. Call 752-3431.

3 Big Bike Bonanza, good used bikes for cheap prices for sale, 9-11 a.m. Nov. 11, Rails to Trails Meridian Road trailhead.

3 Kalispell Elks Lodge 725 annual Hoop Shoot, 2 p.m. Nov. 11, Kalispell Junior High School. Kids 8 to 13 eligible to compete. Free. Awards. Call Greg, 756-8230.

3 Flathead-Glacier High School Booster Club annual auction 6 p.m. Nov. 11, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Silent auction and live auction, conducted by Gardner Auction Service, free hors d'oeuvres, games, entertainment. Public invited.

3 Rails to Trails annual barn dance and pie auction 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 11 Smith Valley Grange Hall. All welcome.

3 Kalispell Elks Lodge hosts an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner 5-7 p.m. Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. Adults $8 in advance, $10 at door. Children 5 to 12 $4 in advance, $6 at door. Under 5 are free. All proceeds support Elks veterans programs. Advance tickets available until Nov. 10 at lodge or from Elks members.

3 Red Cedar Circle ancient spiritual path for healing, 5 p.m., Nov. 12, 1730, E. Second St., Whitefish. Free. Call 863-9412 or Jill Fanning at 862-8070. All welcome.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Nov. 13, 141 Interstate Lane, behind JoAnn Fabrics, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Flathead City-County Health Department offers flu shots 9 a.m. to noon, Nov. 14, Three Rivers Ambulance Building, 31 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls. Cost $25 adults, $15 children; or bring Medicaid or Medicare card. Call 751-8110.

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., Nov. 14, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Guest speaker Virginia Sloan of the Flathead Job Service Workforce Center discusses "The Flathead Valley Landscape. No reservations are required and lunch is available for $9. Call Carol Pike at 892-2072.

3 Flathead City-County Health Department offers flu shots 1:30-4 p.m., Nov. 14, Golden Agers Senior Center, 121 Second St., Whitefish. Cost $25 adults, $15 children; or bring Medicaid or Medicare card. Call 751-8110.

3 Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 14 in the school library.

3 Flathead City-County Health Department offers flu shots 10 a.m. to noon, Nov. 16, Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Montana 35, Bigfork. Cost $25 adults, $15 children; or bring Medicaid or Medicare card. Call 751-8110.

3 Kitchen Store Galore Culinary Classics class featuring gifts from the kitchen, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 17, 550 E. First St., Whitefish. Cost $35 per person with $5 going to Northwest Montana Humane Society. Call Chris Brock, 862-3050, for reservation. Seating limited.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 18, The Summit, Kalispell. Bring a brown bag lunch. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Creative Memories scrapbooking workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Eagles Nest, FVCC. Theme is "Getting Ready for Christmas." All welcome. Call Joyce Workman, 755-4922.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $10 course fee. Call 863-3630 to register.

3 Kalispell Christmas City of the North parade, 7 p.m. Nov. 24 downtown, Main St.

3 Buffalo Runner event and auction of 10 Spanish Mustangs, Nov. 25, Bar W. Guest Ranch, 2875 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Doors open 2:30 p.m. Tickets $20 per person; children free. Entertainment by Rob Quist. For reservations, call Olga, 257-1187. Fundraiser for at-risk children through Buffalo Horse Coalition, Browning, and Spanish Mustangs.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:30 to 11 a.m., and 1 to 3 p.m. each day, Nov. 27 and 28, Polson Area Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, Nov. 27 and 28, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day, St. John's Lutheran Hospital. Call 293-0100. 3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Columbia Falls Night of Lights Dec. 1, downtown Whitefish. Parade 6:30 p.m., call 892-6816; Children's Holiday Village, Marantette Park. Craft fair, North Valley Community Center, call 892-2072.

3 Flathead County Republican Women 2006 Chocolate Extravaganza 11:30 a.m. Dec. 6, Bulldog Convention Center, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. Tickets $17, includes luncheon; Call Pamala Kasperson at 837-4428 or Ralene Sliter, 755-3998. For information on entering a dessert, call Caroline Solomon, 837-4525.

3 Civil Air Patrol, Flathead Composite Squadron meets 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, (Dec. 7) 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 Creative Memories scrapbooking workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 16, Eagles Nest, FVCC. Theme is "Getting Ready for Christmas." All welcome. Call Joyce Workman, 755-4922.