Today

• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Sydney Fissori talks about "Informal Hospitality." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Libby High School.

• Capitol Christmas tree will be displayed locally today on its way to Washington D.C. In Pablo, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Joe McDonald Athletic Facility. Tribal elders will speak; buffalo stew luncheon served. In Columbia Falls, 4-7 p.m. at Discovery Square, with music, food and vendors. Tree arrives 5 p.m.; followed by short program, Columbia Falls High School Band and Jack Gladstone perform.

• FVCC Phi Theta Kappa Honors Satellite Seminar presents, "Lessons from Abroad: Opportunities in a Borderless World" at 1-2:30 p.m. and again at 7-8:30 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, room 204. Free. Open to public. Call Karen Longhart, 756-3998.

• Helena Flats School board special meeting to accept resignation from chair Jason Klein and appoint Emily Gillespie, 3:15 p.m., school library.

• Whitefish School District board Drug and Alcohol Committee meets 8 p.m.

Thursday

• Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., Columbia Falls Community Room, Nucleus Avenue.

• West Glacier Elementary School fall festival potluck 6-8 p.m. Bonfire, weather permitting. Schwan's Foods will donate portion of sales at event to the school. Call Sharon Heupel, 888-9063.

• Flathead Valley Fibromyalgia Support group meets at 7 p.m. at The Summit. Call Jerry at 253-7228.

Friday

• Thimble Club of Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell, annual bazaar, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 8. All handmade articles and baked goods. Homemade soup lunch, pies and beverages available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• First United Methodist Church, 301 16th Ave. E., Polson, annual fall bazaar and luncheon, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Homemade crafts, baked goods. Soup and sandwich lunch with apple dumplings and ice cream served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call Valerie Lindstrom, 883-4160 or 261-3304.

• Presbyterian Women of Whitefish annual fall bazaar and luncheon, 10:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 301 Central Ave. Handmade crafts, homebaked goods. Homemade soup lunch served 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost $5. Call 862-2802.

• Red Cross blood drives today, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; and from noon to 4 p.m., Eureka High School.

• The Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Fireside Room, Red Lion Hotel. Board of directors will discuss election results. Lunch available. Public invited.

• Bring in consignment items from 1-8 p.m. today for Big Mountain Ski Club's annual ski sale and swap, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at The Wave, Whitefish. Call 862-7010.

• Bigfork Senior Center country line dance lessons every Friday beginning today, 1:30 p.m. with instructor Barbara Hammons. Donations appreciated. Call 982-3064.

• Center for Restorative Justice seminar of community response to juvenile crime in Flathead Valley, 5-9 p.m., KM Theatre, 50 E. Second St., downtown Kalispell. Guest speaker is Eric Gilman restorative justice coordinator in Clark County, Wash. Everyone welcome. Call 257-7400.

• Stillwater Christian School eighth annual "Funding Their Future" benefit auction and dinner. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance; $30 at door. Call 752-4400.

• Horsewoman and Long Rider Bernice Ende speaks at 7 p.m., Trego Civic Center.

Saturday

• Eidsvold Lutheran Church fall bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5935 U.S. 93 S., Somers. Benefits CASA for Kids. Call 857-3529.

• Museum at Central School hosts a local artisans crafts show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 124 Central Ave. E., Kalispell. Unique gifts.

Thought

"Examine what is said, not him who speaks."

. An Arab proverb.

• Local Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsor a free breakfast for area seniors, 9 a.m., Kalispell Senior Citizens Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Call 257-1598.

• Big Mountain Ski Club annual ski sale and swap, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 The Wave, Whitefish.

• St. Richard's annual bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Richard's Catholic Church, U.S. 2 West, Columbia Falls. Homemade soup, sandwiches and pie lunch served. Craft shop; candy store, children's Christmas tree, silent auction; Santa's raffle table. Cash raffle; need not be present to win.

• Kalispell Bead 'N Feed Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Hampton Inn, U.S. 2 West, Kalispell. Bring canned food and receive free beads for each donation. Hosted by Blue Dragon Beads. Free admission.

• San Francisco Exploratorium presents "The Circus of Science," a hands-on science exhibit, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fair-Mont-Egan School, 797 Fairmont Road, Kalispell. Liquid nitrogen ice cream, Van de Graaff generator, science store and more. Admission $2. Everyone welcome.

• Bird Woman Falls Chapter of Daughters of American Revolution meets at 10 a.m., Marge Fisher's conference room, 750 W. Second St., Suite G, Whitefish. Program is on Colonial days. Call Carol Nicholson, 892-2952 or Marge Fisher, 862-1233.

• Kalispell Elks Hoopfest, Kalispell Middle School. Sign up 1-2 p.m.; play 2-5 p.m. Boys and girls categories in ages 8-9; 10-11; 12-13. Call Chad Evanson, 212-9533.

• "I'll Be Seeing You - An Old Time Radio Show" concert featuring Five Valley Sweet Adeline chorus, Glacier High School Echoes, Flathead Valleyaires and Classic Touch, 4 p.m., Glacier High School, Kalispell. Tickets $10 adults, $7 students and seniors, available at Books West and Curves in Kalispell, and at door. Call Marge, 854-2166.

• "Return to the Garden" gala benefit for Hockaday Museum of Art, 5-11 p.m., Kalispell Hilton Garden Inn, grand ballroom. Premium hors d'oeuvres, dinner and wines. Cocktail reception and artists' quick-finish and auction. Music and dancing to Columbian Jazz Band. Tickets $85 per guest; $675 table for eight; $40 of each ticket tax deductible. Call Holly, 755-5268.

• Kalispell Elks Lodge No. 725, 1820 U.S. 93 S., annual all-you-can-eat Veterans Spaghetti Dinner, 6 p.m., with salad, garlic bread and dessert. All proceeds support Elks Veterans Service Programs. Everyone welcome. Call 257-6474.

• Rails to Trails of Northwest Montana Harvest Dance and pie and silent ancient, 7-10 p.m., Smith Valley Grange Hall, U.S., West, Kalispell. Contra dancing to Grin and Bear It String Clan. Admission $5 or a homemade pie; children under 12, $2.50.

• "Starlit Night in the Flathead" benefit for Glacier Gateway playground equipment, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Columbia Falls Junior High cafetorium. Don Lawrence Orchestra provides dance music. Singles $15; couples $25. Call 892-6450.

Sunday

• Glacier Nordic Club strings lights for night skiing at Whitefish Golf Course. Volunteers needed. Meet at 11 a.m. at Grouse Mountain Lodge. Call Fred Longhart, 752-8976.

Monday

• Ella Murphy Donaldson Chapter of National Honor Society annual Veterans Day Assembly, 10 a.m. Nov. 10, Columbia Falls High School gym. Local veterans and essay winners will be special guests. Seating begins at 9:30 a.m. Call 892-6500.

• Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meet at noon for lunch followed by a program on "Wreaths Across America," by Dallas Nelson, at 1 p.m. at Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Call Cathy Lane, 755-6048.

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

• Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Nature photographer Tom Ulrich presents "Photographic Journeys in East Africa" about birds, animals and Masai people. Free. All welcome.

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

Tuesday

• City of Kalispell Solid Waste Division will not be picking up 90-gallon containers today due to Veterans Day. Today's route will be picked up on Wednesday. Have containers out by 7 a.m. Call 758-7720.

• Evergreen Disposal will be hauling garbage per its regular schedule today.

• Public is invited to a free community lecture on "Suicide Prevention," 7:30 a.m., Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell.

• Smith Valley School Veterans Day assembly 9 a.m. Music, poetry and Color Guard by students. Guest speaker is Air Force sergeant Jeff Jung. Veterans welcome to come in uniform. Public invited.

• Museum at Central School displays military memorabilia, uniforms, weapons and artifacts today, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Veterans, their family and friends admitted free of charge. Local military personnel will be on hand to share experiences. Refreshments. Call 756-8381.

• Kalispell Elks and United Veterans of Flathead Valley Veterans Day program 11-11:25 a.m., Depot Park Veterans Memorial. Montana Highlanders perform. Public welcome. All veterans in uniform provided refreshments following ceremony at local VFW, Eagles, and Elks clubs beginning at 12:30 p.m.

• Whitefish High School Veterans Day observance, 1:10 p.m., in the gym. Guest speaker is Ryan Zinke, retired U.S. Navy Seal. Performances by school band, chorus, orchestra and drum line. All veterans invited.

• Lakeside Elementary holds a Veterans Day Remembrance, 2 p.m., school gym. Area veterans and service people invited. Uniforms encouraged. Arrive by 1:45 p.m.

• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Bigfork.

• Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m., school library.

• Mission Mountain Audubon meets 7 p.m., Polson City Library Meeting Room. Martin Mumma presents a program on "Exploring the Ice Caves of Mount Rainier." Free. All welcome.

• Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., school library.

• Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 N. Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call 752-1297.

A Look Ahead

• Montana Landlords Association meets for lunch at 11 a.m., Nov. 12, followed by meeting at noon, Famous Dave's, Kalispell. Call Georgia, 756-1265.

• FVCC Phi Theta Kappa Honors Satellite Seminar presents "Pathways out of Poverty through Green Collar Jobs," at 1-2:30 p.m. Nov. 12, and again at 7-8:30 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, room 204. Free. Open to public. Call Karen Longhart, 756-3998.

• Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Nov. 12, Flathead Electric.

• Horsewoman and Long Rider Bernice Ende speaks at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Murphy Lake Ranger Station.

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

• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Nov. 12, Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Malinda Shafma and Shelly Rutherford talk about their recent walk across England. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 13, Polson High School.

• Flathead County Library, Kalispell, hosts weekly Twilight Book Club for youth 12-18, based on Stephenie Meyer's book, "Twilight," beginning Nov. 13, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Call Martha Furman, 758-5713.

• Museum at Central School History Book Club meets 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at the museum, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. "Undaunted Courage" by Stephen Ambrose will be discussed. All welcome to attend. Call 756-8381.

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

• Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Nov. 14, Back Room of Night Owl, Columbia Falls. Representatives from Blue Cross and GEHA will be attending. Lunch is $8. For reservations, call Bill Driver at 837-2744.

• Glacier Symphony and renowned tuba player perform a Veterans Day concert, 1 p.m. Nov. 14, Montana Veterans Home.

• Bowl for Kids' Sake fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters, Nov. 14-15, Nov. 21-23. Pledge sheets available at Bigfork, Whitefish and Columbia Falls bowling alleys, and area Pizza Huts. Free pizza, pop and cookies while you bowl. Call 752-0092 to reserve bowling time.

• Horsewoman and Long Rider Bernice Ende speaks at a women's coffee and social hour, at 9:45 a.m. Nov. 15, Trego General Store.

• Conlin's Furniture, Kalispell, sponsors a food and coat drive 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 15, store parking lot. Donate between one coat and five to 20 food items for chance to win furniture or accessories. All donations entered into a drawing.

• Randy Wallet cancer benefit, 1 p.m. to closing Nov. 15, the Eagles, Kalispell. Live and silent auction. Donations of items and services welcome. Call Rachel Wallette, 253-9778.

• Equip 21 Life and Ministry "Empowered Living" workshop with Youth with a Mission international teacher Georgia Penniman, 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 15, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 257-2571.

• Christ Lutheran Church seminar, "GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays," for those facing the holidays after a loved one's death, 3-5 p.m., Nov. 16, 5150 River Lakes Parkway, Whitefish. Video interviews with grief counselors, free book off daily readings. No charge. All welcome. Call 862-2615.

• AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 17 and 19, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $10 course fee. Call 863-3630 to register.

• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Nov. 17, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Christie Adney talks about the silent auction fundraiser. Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

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

• AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 17-18, Polson Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.

• AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 18 and 20, Bigfork Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 827-4735 to register.

• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 18, Glacier National Park.

3 Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., Nov. 18, Glacier Park International Airport board room.

• Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 19, Glacier High School.

• FVCC Phi Theta Kappa Honors Satellite Seminar presents author Eric Weiner on "The Geography of Bliss," at 1-2:30 p.m. and again at 7-8:30 p.m., Nov. 19, Arts and Technology Building, room 204. Free. Open to public. Call Karen Longhart, 756-3998.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 11:30 a.m., Nov. 20, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.

• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Nov. 20, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Nov. 20, The Wave, Whitefish.

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

• Bet Harim Jewish Community of the Flathead Interfaith Thanksgiving service, 6 p.m. Nov. 21, Glacier Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1515 Trumble Creek Road, Kalispell. Candle lighting, vegetarian potluck. Public invited. Call 756-5159.

• AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 24-25, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby $10 course fee. Call 406-293-0100 to register.

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

• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Nov. 25, Polson Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 26, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 28, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead holiday craft and handmade gift show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 28-29; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30, Red Lion Ballroom, Kalispell Center Mall.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Dec. 3, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Terri Williams talks about "Care and Imaging of the Breast." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

• FVCC Phi Theta Kappa Honors Satellite Seminar, "Archaeological Evidence for the Origins of Affluence," at 1-2:30 p.m. and again at 7-8:30 p.m., Dec. 3, Arts and Technology Building, room 204. Free. Open to public. Call Karen Longhart, 756-3998.

• Shepherd's Hand presents Christmas is in the Air variety show, 7 p.m. Dec. 5, Christ Lutheran Church, 5150 River Lakes Pkwy., Whitefish. Tickets $10 per person, or $20 per family, available at door. For an audition, call Cathy, 212-9973. For information, call 862-2615.

• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Dec. 17, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Dr. Wallace Wilder talks about "Keeping Our Kids Healthy." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 11:30 a.m., Dec. 18, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.

• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Dec. 18, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 11:30 a.m., Jan. 22, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., Feb. 26, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., March 26, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board meets 11:30 a.m. April 23, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., May 28, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., June 25, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.