Today

3 "Having Fun with Diabetes" workshop for kids, teens and parents, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Summit. Dr. Michael Swinyard will be presenter. Games activities and education sessions. Free. Pre-registration required by 10/31. Call 751-5454.

3 "This and That" bazaar and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Central Christian Church, corner of Second Avenue East and Third Street East, Kalispell (between library and Wells Fargo Bank drive-up). Holiday items, crafts, collectibles, dolls, household goods. Soup or chili lunch, $3.

3 Epworth United Methodist Church annual holiday bazaar, bake sale and luncheon, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 329 Second Ave. E. Handcrafted items, gently used decorations. Proceeds support mission projects.

3 Presbyterian Women of Whitefish annual fall bazaar, 9 a.m. to noon, 301 Central Ave., Whitefish. Public welcome. Call 862-2802.

3 Big Mountain Ski Club annual ski sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Whitefish Mountain Mall. Unsold consignment items must be picked up 4-6 p.m.

3 Red Cross certified course in Standard First Aid, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 257-4067 to pre-register.

3 Libby Heritage Museum annual Holiday Bazaar 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jewelry, needlecrafts, woodcrafts, paintings, ceramics, candles, wreaths and raffles. Burgers and Polish sausage available. Admission to museum by donation.

3 Step It Up in Whitefish bike/walk rally, 10:30 a.m. from Riverside Park to Kay Beller Park and back. Music, refreshments, activities. Held in conjunction with national event promoting global climate awareness. Call Karin Hilding, 862-7610.

3 Montana State Music Teachers Association member recital, 2-3:15 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 540 Main St., Kalispell. Free. Public invited.

3 Montanans for Ron Paul for U.S. president, meets weekly for campaign organizing at 3 p.m. every Saturday, basement meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call Lacey or Barry at 270-1155.

3 Somers/Lakeside Fire Department annual Harvest Dinner, 4-8 p.m., Somers Fire Hall. Turkey with all the trimmings, homemade pumpkin pie. Admission $9; children, 6-12, $4; under 5, free. Proceeds benefit department.

3 Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 401 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls, smorgasbord, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Turkey, dressing, meat balls, mashed potatoes, baked beans, salads, lefse, Scandinavian treats. $9 adults; $3 kids 7-12; children under 7, 25 cents per year.

3 St. Charles World Youth Day lasagna dinner fundraiser, 6-7 p.m., parish hall. Cost $6.50 per person; $15 per family. Proceeds help fund church youth trip to Sydney, Australia. Call Josh Schaan, 862-2051, ext. 4.

3 Sons of Norway meet 7 p.m., Buffalo Hill Terrace meeting room, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Call 257-2537.

Sunday

3 Glacier Nordic Club invites volunteers to help set up night skiing lights at noon, Grouse Mountain Lodge. Call Fred Longhart, 752-8976.

Monday

3 Flathead County School District 5 and High School District 5 Policy and Public Relations Committee meets 8 a.m. administration offices, 123 First Ave. E.

3 Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., Children's Department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

3 Lake County Republican Women meet noon to 1 p.m., Wheat Montana, Polson. Guest speaker Marsha Anson, outreach coordinator for Polson School District, will discuss SOAR (Sail Off and Read) Program. Call 883-0448. All women invited.

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

3 Rails to Trails of Northwest Montana meets 5 p.m., at Fish, Wildlife and Parks conference room, 490 N. Meridian Road. All welcome. Call 257-1932.

3 Kila School board Building Committee meets 5 p.m.

3 Glacier Stamp Club meets in the basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Potluck dinner 6 p.m. Bring salad, side dish or dessert and beverage of choice. Short meeting follows. Visitors welcome. RSVP to Gail Long, 752-6110.

Tuesday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and seat belt and equipment violations, on South Main Street.

3 Helena Flats School board meets 6:45 a.m. to approve construction pay request.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Nov. 7, Bigfork Area Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 837-4157 to register.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Nov. 8, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Flathead Electric Co-op, Kalispell. Call Mike Satterly at 751-4492 for an appointment.

3 Creston School board meets at 4:30 p.m., in the school library. Public welcome.

3 Somers School District board Facilities planning work session, 6 p.m. to review construction manager applications packets, Somers Middle School.

3 Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Flathead Citizens for Paved Roads meet 7 p.m., Glacier High School, 375 Wolfpack Way. Use the main entrance.

Wednesday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and seat belt and equipment violations, on North Meridian Road.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Glacier High School.

3 Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., Children's Department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

3 Area Edward Jones offices host a professional broadcast course for tax practitioners titled, "Annual Estate Tax Update," noon to 3 p.m. $60 enrollment fee includes materials. Call your area office to register.

3 Public tour of Brush Creek fire area west of Whitefish, 1-5 p.m. No cost. Transportation provided. Call Tally Lake Ranger District, 863-5400.

3 Red Cross of Montana invites community partners and volunteers involved in the 2007 Montana wildfires to a celebration, 6 p.m. Nov. 7, Hampton Inn, Kalispell. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments.

3 Montana Native Plant Society Flathead Chapter meets 7 p.m., basement meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. FVCC professor Jeanette Oliver, gives a presentation on, "Lichens of Montana," and their uses for food, decorations and dyes. General business meeting precedes at 5:30 p.m. All welcome.

Thursday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and seat belt and equipment violations, on Whitefish Stage from U.S. 2 to West Reserve Drive.

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

3 Annual Veterans Day assembly by Ella Murphy Donaldson Chapter, National Honor Society, 10 a.m., Columbia Falls High School gymnasium. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Bruce Snedden is special presenter. Honored guests from Montana Veterans Home. Essay winners, high school wind ensemble and choir will provide entertainment. Seating begins at 9:30 a.m. Public welcome. Call 892-6500.

3 Flathead Republican Central Committee meets at noon at the Bulldog. Lunch available for $10. All welcome.

3 Whitefish ParentShare meets 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 301 Central Ave. Call Rachel, 863-2987; or Ronna, 862-5346.

3 Flathead Chapter of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation meets 2:30 p.m., Fellowship Room, Community United Methodist Church, Bigfork. Lecture by Darris Flanigan on "Indian Trails through the Flathead." Call 756-8992 or 755-3224.

3 Whitefish Community Foundation seventh annual awards ceremony, 6-7:30 p.m., O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Hors d'oeuvres, refreshments.

3 Whitefish City-County Planning board work session of Critical Area Ordinance, 6 p.m., Mountain West Bank community room, 601 Spokane Ave.

3 Museum at Central School History Book Club meets 6:30 p.m. at the museum, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell, to discuss the book, "Speaking Ill of the Dead: Jerks in Montana History." All welcome to attend. Call 756-8381.

Friday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and seat belt and equipment violations, on Woodland Avenue.

3 Immanuel Lutheran Home Auxiliary annual holiday bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 10, 185 Crestline Ave., Kalispell. Homemade crafts, hand-stamped holiday cards, baked goods, lefse. Proceeds fund special needs and projects for residents.

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

3 Crisis Pregnancy Center banquet and silent auction, 6 p.m., KwaTuqNuk Resort. Polson Special guest is Eve Sanchez Silver, medical research analyst, breast cancer survivor. Advance tickets only. Call 883-2020.

3 Montana Woman Foundation Clothes Closet Sneak Peak, 6-8 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Hors d'oeuvres, wine, door prizes, silent auction and preview shopping for next-to-new clothing. Tickets $10 for foundation members; $15 non-members. Call 755-5753.

3 Trinity Lutheran Church Thimble Club annual bazaar, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 10, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Handmade articles, gifts, baked goods. Homemade soup and pie lunch available 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today.

3 Christmas Tree Excellence 2007 "Denim and Diamonds" themed gala, 7 p.m., FVCC Arts and Technology Building. Tickets $75 per person. Call 756-3963. Benefit for FVCC Foundation.

3 Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m., at the West Valley fire station, 2412 Farm to Market Road. All welcome. Call Bruce at 857-3753 or Mark, 257-7261.