Today

3 Seventh annual Labor Day Huckleberry Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m. to noon, today, Laughing Horse Lodge, Montana 83, mile marker 71.5, Swan Lake. Cost $7. Proceeds will be distributed by Red Cross to aid with wildfire victims. Call 886-2080.

3 Evergreen Disposal will be picking up garbage today, Labor Day, per its regular schedule. Call 257-1739.

3 City of Kalispell Solid Waste Division will not be picking up 90-gallon containers today due to the holiday. Today's route will be picked up on Tuesday. Call 758-7720.

Tuesday

3 Beginning at 9 a.m., some Flathead Electric cooperative members may experience scattered and brief outages due the transport of three structures in Whitefish. The buildings will start on O'Brian Avenue and go south to U.S. 93, then west to Twin Bridges Road. From there, the building will travel three miles to Lodgepole Road then south to Farm to Market Road.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

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.

Wednesday

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Sept. 6, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

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 Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell.

3 Whitefish CARE Back to School Bash fundraiser, 5-8 p.m., Smith Field Complex. Kids carnival, food vendors, raffles, dunk tank. Free. Call Michelle Kuntz, 862-3533.

3 Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 1 Citizen's Advisory Committee meets 6:30-9 p.m., FWP office, Kalispell. Update on delisting wolves in state. Call 752-5501.

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

3 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) meet at 6:30 p.m., VFW meeting room, Kalispell. Call 862-6458.

3 Flathead Kennel Club meets at 7 p.m. at Montana Logging Association Building, on Montana 35 near Hooper's.

Thursday

3 Western States Insurance and Fireman's Fund Insurance award a $5,000 grant to Bigfork Fire Department, 11 a.m., at the fire department, 810 Grand Ave. Funds will be used to purchase new communications equipment.

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

3 Community Foundation For A Better Bigfork seventh annual Fall Extravaganza and Auction, 5 p.m. Garden Bar in Bigfork. Free food and refreshments. All welcome. Call Gretchen Gates, 837-4356.

3 20th annual Taste of Whitefish 5:30-8 p.m., O'Shaughnessy Center and Credit Union Park, rain or shine. Tickets $35 per person includes food, wine and beer. Call 862-3501.

3 19th annual Bigfork Ducks Unlimited Banquet, 6 p.m., Brumar Estate, Bigfork. Tickets $50, $75 couple, includes dinner and one year membership and raffle entry for new gun. Call John Robinson, 837-7362.

3 Lakeside Parks Advisory board meets 7 p.m., Community Chapel.

Friday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Kalispell Art Walk, 5-8 p.m., downtown Kalispell galleries. Live music, art and food.

3 St. Luke Foundation's seventh annual dinner fundraiser, 6 p.m., Ronan Community Center. Vigilante Theatre Company presents "Murder at Lone Wolf Ranch." Silent auction. Limited seating. Tickets $50 each, advance purchase only. Call Paula Gillette, 406-258-5324.

Thought

"Nothing is so useless as a general maxim." n Thomas Macaulay, English historian (1800-1859).

3 Flathead County High School Class of 1956 mini-reunion, Kalispell Elks Club. No-host dinner 6:30 p.m. For reservations, call Patti Slack, 752-2959.

A Look Ahead

3 Mothers of Angels, a support group for moms who have lost a child of any age, meets 10 a.m. Sept. 8, Kalispell Christian Church. Call Stefanie Schelling, 261-7594. All welcome.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 8, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross certified course in Standard First Aid and Adult CPR, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Bead Stampede, noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 7; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 8-9, Grandstand Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Admission $3, good for all three days. Bead of all types and materials for sale. Call 752-6669.

3 "Living by Water" workshop about erosion control for property owners who live near water or riparian areas, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 8, Whitefish. Includes tour of Haskill Creek to show stream restoration techniques. Enrollment limited. Lunch provided. Call Patti Mason, Flathead Conservation District, 752-4220.

3 Nature Energy Universe (NEU) hosts a Body, Mind and Spirit Fair, Sept. 8-9, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Health consultation, rejuvenation technologies, yoga, feng shui, massage workshops and videos and more. Call Barb and Mike Thomas, 406-227-8401.

3 18th annual Friendship House pig roast and silent auction, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 8, basement of Eagles, 37 First St. E., Kalispell. Roast pig, baked potatoes, coleslaw, fruit salad, rolls and ice cream. Cost $10 adults; $5 children under 12. Call 257-8375.

3 Dayton Daze Parade 3 p.m. Sept. 8, Dayton. Dayton Church bazaar and lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; wine tasting, Dayton Winery; sailboat rides, Dayton Yacht Harbor; roast pork dinner, 4:30 p.m. Idle Spur. Live music, kids' games. All welcome.

3 Northwest Antique Power Association 14th annual Threshing Bee and Antique Engine and Tractor Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 8, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 9, Pioneer Park, corner of Pioneer Road and Whitefish Stage Road, across from Glacier International Airport off U.S. 2. Daily parade, miniature train rides, antique fire truck rides. $5 admission. Call Bob Stephens, 752-2469.

3 Mission Mountain Winery hosts a wine and food program from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during Dayton Day, Sept. 8, at the winery, U.S. 93, Dayton. Free. Public welcome.

3 Lake County Republican Women meet at noon Sept. 10, Wheat Montana, Polson. Guest speakers are Heidi Roedel and Lynda Collins of Montana Federation of Republican Women. All women welcome. Lunch may be ordered by calling 883-0448 by Sept. 8.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Sept. 10, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Valley Voices Community Choir fall semester begins Sept. 10, Stillwater Christian School Music Room, 1251 Willow Glen Dr., Kalispell. Practice 6-8 p.m. Come at 5:30 p.m. for sign-up and music distribution. Open to all teens and adults. Call Joan Lundy at 257-3046 or Dorothy Kendall at 752-0353.

3 Rails to Trails meets at 5 p.m. Sept. 10, at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road, All welcome. Call 257-1932.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Sept. 10, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Red Cross review course in Adult CPR, 9 a.m. Sept. 10, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Flathead Audubon meets 7 p.m. Sept. 10, The Summit, Kalispell. Whitefish High School teacher and scientist will talk about the geology and climate changes of Glacier Park. Free. Everyone welcome.

3 Public is invited to a free community lecture 7:30 a.m., Sept. 11, Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell. Topic is "Roots of Love and Violence: Neurobiology of Attachment."

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 11, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Guest speaker is Michael Nicosia, superintendent of School District 6. New teachers will be welcomed. No reservations required. Lunch available for $9. Call Carol Pike, 892-2072.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Sept. 11, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church.

3 Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 11 in the school library.

3 Red Cross certified course in Standard First Aid, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Mission Mountain Audubon meets 7 p.m. Sept. 11, Polson City Library. Ceth Eslik, computer scientist with Polson School district, gives a slide show presentation on "The Global Warming Debate: Myth and Reality." Free. Public invited.

3 Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 11, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 N. Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call Don at 862-6955.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Sept. 12, First Interstate Bank, Whitefish, in the blood mobile.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12, in the administration building boardroom.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Sept. 12, Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Presentations on hiking Patagonia and cycling Easter Island. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Sept. 13, Polson Wal-Mart, in the blood mobile.

3 Flathead Chapter of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation meets 7:30 p.m., Sept. 13, Community United Methodist Church, Bigfork. Topic is "David Thompson: Northwest Explored." Free. Public welcome. Call 756-8992.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 14, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club hikes to Mount Aeneas in Jewel Basin Sept. 15. Meet at 9 a.m. at Echo Lake Cafe to carpool to trailhead. Moderate six-mile hike with one relatively steep portion. All welcome. Call Tom, 837-1560.

3 Diabetes Care Program charity walk and fair for diabetes 10 a.m. Sept. 15, Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Silent auction and check-in begins at 9 a.m. Pick up registration and sponsor sheets at KRMC's Diabetes Education office, The Summit, or any Glacier Bank.

3 Responsible Dog Owner Day, 10 a.m. Sept. 15, Kalispell Center Mall. Canine good citizen testing, parade of breeds, costume contest, games. Call Ginny Traeger, 756-6378.

3 Montana Bone Marrow Fund Pie social and auction 2-5 p.m. Sept. 15, Mountain West Bank Community room 601 Spokane Ave., Whitefish. Pie by the slice, 2-5 p.m.; silent auction of whole pies 2-4 p.m.; live auction of whole pies 3 p.m. Benefit for Joannie Gregg's medical expenses. Call Gregg, 863-9717; or Bill Higgins, 862-6551.

3 Whitefish Garden Club invites the public to visit two members' gardens, 7 p.m., Sept. 15, the first at 307 Blanchard Hollow. Meet at 6:30 p.m. at Whitefish Library; or call Shirley Rogers at 863-9113 or 270-9846 for directions.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Sept. 17, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR and AED training, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Kalispell Women's Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., Sept. 18, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell. Cost is $12. Micki from Flathead Travel offers travel tips. Naomi Pearson of British Columbia, a quilter, talks about "The Pieces of Life." RSVP to Pat at 844-2538 or Jan at 857-2467. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Sept. 18, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

3 Flathead County Sheriffs Employees Association Benefit Concert with Restless Heart and Thom Bresh, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. General admission, $27.50.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Sept. 19, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Child care provided. Kelly Gesker will talk discuss "To See and Be Seen." Call Kirsten Kerr, 756-9668.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Sept. 19, First Interstate Bank, Main Street.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Sept. 20, The Wave, Whitefish.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 21, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group meets 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 21, Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. Call Marylane, 257-5793.

3 26th annual Flathead Quilters Guild Common Threads with Asian Influence quilt show Sept. 21-23, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 21-22; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 23. Raffles, merchant mall, food, silent auction, members' boutique, and quilts for sale. Admission $3. All welcome.

3 Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer course 8 a.m. Sept. 22, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Sept. 24, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Sept. 24-25, Polson Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Sept. 25, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Sponsored by Polson Soroptimists.

3 Red Cross certified course in Standard First Aid, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 26, Troy High School.

3 P.E.O. Luncheon/Bridge, 11 a.m. Sept. 27, Swan River Inn, Bigfork. Tickets $20. Call Kathie Ackerly, 837-4195.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Sept. 27, Three Rivers Bank, North Meridian Road.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Sept. 27, West Kootenai Church.

3 Competitive trail horseback riding poker run Sept. 30. Call Chris Degenhardt, 257-7424.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 28, at The Summit, Kalispell.

3 Oktoberfest, 11:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 30, Pope John Paul II Church, Bigfork. Price $12 for adults; $5 for children. Call Red Merlette, 756-9214.

3 Flathead-Glacier Booster Club cross-town pre-game barbecue before crosstown game, 5 p.m. Oct. 12, Legends Field. Cost $5. Public invited.

3 Seeley Lake Tamarack Festival Oct. 13-14. Arts and crafts fair, live entertainment, fun run, bike tour. Call 406-677-2880.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, Oct. 25-26, North Valley Hospital Education Wind. $10 course fee. Call 863-3630 to register.