Today

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, on Stillwater Road.

3 The Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Program free. Optional lunch is $10 per person. RSVP to Denise Grabowski, 863-3661.

3 Flathead Republican Central Committee meets at noon at the New Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Last meeting before caucus to nominate people to fill vacant precinct positions. Bulldog lunch available for $10. All welcome.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by Kalispell Rotary Clubs.

3 Bigfork Chamber of Commerce Sundowner meets at 5 p.m. at the event's new location, Glacier Bank, 8251 Montana 35, in Bigfork. Hosted by La Provence. Call 837-5980 or the chamber at 837-5888.

3 Hockaday Museum Orphan Art Sale, reception and silent auction, 5:30 p.m., Noice Studio and Gallery, 127 Main St., Kalispell. Half of all proceeds benefit Hockaday. Call 257-3801.

3 Museum at Central School History Book Club meets 6:30 p.m. at the museum, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. The book "Fifty Cents an Hour: The Builders and Boomtowns of the Fort Peck Dam" by Montana author Lois Lonnquist will be discussed. All welcome to attend. Call 756-8381.

3 Red Cross certified course in Standard First Aid, 6:30 p.m. at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Architectural historian Henry C. Matthews presents a lecture on topic, "Kirkland Cutter: Architect in the Land of Promise," 7 p.m., Museum at Central School. Catered reception follows at Conrad Mansion. Tickets $30 per person, available at Books West, or call 755-2166.

3 Somers/Lakeside PTA hosts a community forum regarding upcoming Somers School district bond election, 7 p.m. Somers Middle School gym. Tour of school follows. Free child care. Call 857-3661.

3 Lakeside Parks Advisory Committee meets 8 p.m. Lakeside Chapel meeting room.

Friday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, around Flathead High School.

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

3 Montana Food Bank Network, Flathead Food Bank and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will distribute free dry and perishable food for limited income households, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Albertsons parking lot. 900 W. Idaho St., Kalispell. Call Lori Botkin, 752-3663.

3 Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Lunch is $7.50. For reservations, call Bill Driver at 837-2744.

3 The Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m. at the Bulldog. Guest speaker is Kirk Bushman, Billings, candidate for U.S. Senate. Lunch available. Public invited.

3 Montana Association of the Blind, Leila Proctor Memorial Chapter, meets 1:30 p.m. Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. A Social Security representative will lead a discussion and answer questions. Public welcome.

3 Flathead-Glacier Booster Club cross-town pre-game barbecue before cross-town game, 5 p.m., Legends Field. Cost $5. Game time 7 p.m. Public invited.

3 Burger night at the Eagles, 5-7 p.m. 37 First St. W., Kalispell, downstairs. Deluxe burger, homebaked beans, salad bar and tea or coffee, $6.50. Public welcome. Proceeds go to Eagles charities.

3 Northwest Montana Humane Society "Dogtoberfest" 6-9 p.m., Charlotte Edkins Animal Adoption Center, 3400 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Beer, wine, bratwurst an live music by Don Lawrence and the Bavarian Echoes. Tickets $20 in advance at the center, Tailwaggers and Montana Coffee Traders locations. Call 752-7297.

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.

Saturday

3 Columbia Falls High School Band garage sale 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., high school cafeteria. Public welcome.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 75752-7488 to register.

3 Whitefish Christian Academy (formerly Cross Currents Christian School) annual pancake breakfast, 8-11 a.m., Whitefish Mountain Mall Food Court. Public welcome. Donations will go toward teacher's professional development fund.

3 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History open house 9 a.m., Kalispell Stake Center, Whitefish Stage Road. Classes open to public. Call 752-5446.

3 Knights of Columbus charity yard sale, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., St. Richard's Catholic Church, Columbia Falls. Donations welcome. Firewood, artwork, new hardware, tools and more. Call Dick Daniels, 892-4985.

3 Mission Mountain Winery hosts a free pinot noir wine education program celebrating Oktoberfest, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Winery, U.S. 93 in Dayton. All welcome.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kalispell.

3 Alpine Artisans self-guided Tour of the Arts, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday. Tour maps available at Seeley's Lake's Tamarack Festival or at Mission Mountain Mercantile in Condon. Call 406-793-5706.

3 Seeley Lake Tamarack Festival today and Sunday. Arts and crafts fair, live entertainment, fun run, bike tour. Call 406-677-2880.

3 Children's House Montessori School of Whitefish annual Pumpkin Patch Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Depot Park Square, Whitefish. Games, prizes, face painting, cake walk, live music and more. Pumpkins, baked goods, soups and fresh apple cider available for purchase. Call 863-4685.

3 United Way campaign kick off 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. Live music and dancing entertainment throughout the day. Free and everyone welcome. Call 752-7266.

3 Free lecture on "Return of the Sleeping Prophet" noon to 3 p.m., Deep Bay Center, Lakeside. Seating limited; pre-registration suggested. Call 844-2611. Donations appreciated.

3 Lighthouse Christian Home third annual Harvest Festival, noon to 6 p.m., 384 N. Somers Road. Live entertainment by residents, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; Tradewinds Band, 3-4:30 p.m.; Blue Onion Band, 5-6 p.m. Games, puppet shows, hay rides, arts and crafts, concessions. Raffle for 600-pound steer. Admission $2 single, $5 family. Call 857-3276.

3 Teens 'n Crisis and family of Darin Owens hosts a fundraiser dinner and silent auction, 6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Dinner $10 adults, $5 kids under 12. Raffle. Proceeds support teen's addiction treatment. Donations welcome. Call Mike or Pam Owens at 253-0616 or Teens 'n Crisis, 471-6599.

3 Annual Mountain Brook Harvest Potluck Supper 6 p.m., Mountain Brook Community Library, 2353 Foothill Road. Bring potluck dish, plates, flatwear. Coffee and punch provided. Bingo with prizes. Free. Public welcome.

Sunday

Bigfork Community Nordic Center hosts a trail-clearing work party at Blacktail Mountain cross-country ski areas. Meet at 9 a.m. at upper parking lot. Bring your own tools - chain saws, shovels, saws, and lunch and water. Call Dave Hadden, 837-0783.

3 Alpine Artisans self-guided Tour of the Arts continues 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. Tour maps available at Seeley's Lake's Tamarack Festival or at Mission Mountain Mercantile in Condon. Call 406-793-5706.

3 Seeley Lake Tamarack Festival continues today. Arts and crafts fair, live entertainment, fun run, bike tour. Call 406-677-2880.

3 Kila community meeting 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Kila School gym, to discuss current development issues in area. Call Val, 253-8536; or Diana, 253-3934.

Monday

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

3 Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon, New Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Guest speaker is Flathead County Sheriff Mike Meehan. Public welcome. Call Lois Lauman, 857-3512.

3 Kalispell Toastmasters Club demonstration meeting, noon to 1 p.m. Cafe Jax, Eureka. All welcome. Call Gene, 889-5829.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. today and Tuesday, North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls. $10 course fee. Call 892-4087 to register.

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

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Pam Elliason Haglund talks about her recent two-week trip to Iran, 7 p.m. Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Public invited. Call Ruth Neff, 862-1629.

Tuesday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, on West Idaho.

3 "Low Fat … Great Taste" nutrition class to learn how to lower cholesterol, noon, The Summit, Kalispell. Fee $10. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Eidsvold Lutheran Church, Lakeside.

3 North Valley Hospital celebrates its fifth anniversary with Planetree and Patient-centered Care Awareness Month, 5-7 p.m. today, Oct. 25 and Oct. 30. Guided tours followed by reception in The Valley Cafe. Public and families welcome.

3 "Low Fat … Great Taste" cooking class on low fat cooking, 6:30 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell. Fee $20. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Flathead Democratic Party meets at 7 p.m., KM Theatre, 40 Second St. E., Kalispell. Call 862-4942.

3 Alec Tuman gives a presentation on his Eagle Scout project for the Boys & Girls Club facility, 7 p.m. at the club, on Shady Lane in Evergreen. Public is invited. Snacks will be served.

Wednesday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, on Sunny View Lane and surrounding area.

3 Large Lakes two day conference today and Oct. 18, Kwataqnuk Resort, Polson. Workshops and presentations on land use planning and water quality. Sponsored by the Flathead Basin Commission, Flathead Lakers and Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes. Registration fee required. Call 752-0081.

3 Flathead County Transportation Committee meets to consider changes in school bus routes, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Earl Bennett Building conference room A, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Susanne O'Connor, 758-5722.

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

3 Life Line Screening for stroke and osteoporosis symptoms, 9 a.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 640 Seventh St., Columbia Falls. To schedule an appointment, call 1-877-237-1287.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kalispell Chamber of Commerce.

3 Red Cross certified course in CPR and First Aid Instructor, 4-10 p.m. today and Oct. 18, and 24-25, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 253-4067 to pre-register.

3 Bernice Ende, who recently completed a 5,000 mile journey on horseback, will speak at 6:30 p.m., Stillwater Free Lutheran Church, 1401 Church Dr., Kalispell. All welcome.

3 Free Introduction to Zen Meditation class with Zen priest Jerry Smyers, 7-9 p.m., YogaHeart Studio, 314 Main St., Polson. Refreshments. Everyone welcome. Call 849-6149.

3 Skogn Folkehogskole students from Norway present an entertainment program at 7 p.m., 535 E. Evergreen Dr., Kalispell. Refreshments follow. Public invited.

3 Olduvai Forum meets 7 p.m. Clementine's, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Tom Power, professor emeritus of economics, University of Montana, discusses the topic, "Post-Cowboy Economics: Breaking the Link between Material Flow and Human Well-being." Coffee and tea provided. Donations appreciated. All welcome. Call Jeffrey Funk, 837-4208.