Today

3 Lake County Republican Women meet at noon, Wheat Montana, Polson. Guest speaker is Bill Barron, Republican candidate for Lake County Commissioner. Lunch available. Call 883-9209.

3 Flathead Democratic Party "Walk to Vote," early voting rally. Meet at noon at Depot Park, Kalispell to walk to courthouse to vote. In Whitefish, bicyclists meet at 2:30 p.m. at Glacier Cyclery to cycle down Whitefish Stage Road to Depot Park to meet high school and youth at 3:45 p.m. at Depot Park to walk to courthouse. Refreshments at park near courthouse. Call 862-2088.

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

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

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., at The Summit. From this date forward, the group will be meeting weekly. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

3 Candlelight vigil in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 6 p.m., Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Enter through United Way conference room on west side of mall. Music, speakers, awards. Everyone is welcome. Call Irene Paine, 837-2437, or 752-4735

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

3 Glacier Stamp Club meets in the basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Stamp trading and talk at 7 p.m.; followed by short business meeting. Visitors welcome. Call Gail Long, 752-6110.

3 Flathead County Parks and Recreation Department public workshop to gather input on Flathead County Parks Master Plan, 7 p.m., White Chapel, U.S. 93, Lakeside.

3 Journey of Hope anti-death penalty group presentation, 7 p.m. at two locations: Museum at Central School, 134 Second Ave. E., Kalispell, and Our Lady of Mercy, 500 Dewey Ave. Eureka. Public welcome.

3 Badrock Fire Department gives a presentation about fire prevention and fire safety, Deer Park School gym. Public welcome.

Tuesday

3 Sen. Jon Tester welcomes constituents to his office from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. today, located at 19 Second St. E., Kalispell.

3 Museum at Central School docent training, 10 a.m., 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Train to lead tours for children and adults. Call 756-8381.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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

3 Edward Jones Financial Advisor Beth Morgenstern hosts a coffee club at 5 p.m., 104 Jewel Basin Court, Bigfork, for anyone interested in participating in roundtable discussions on the economy, interest rates, stocks and other investments. Call 837-1013.

3 Kila School has a community Charrette meeting regarding building needs 6:30 p.m., Kila School gym.

3 Lecture series continues on "The Climate Preparation Commons: Global Warning Science Meets Public Planning in Uncertain Times," 7 p.m., FVCC Arts and Technology building, room 139. Guest speaker is Dominick DellaSala, executive director of National Center for Conservation Science and Policy. Free. Open to public.

3 Women of Rollins Club host Candidates Night, 7 p.m., Rollins School House, Lakeshore Dr., at mile marker 89 U.S. 93. Federal, state and county delegates invited. Refreshments. Open to public.

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

Wednesday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Pope John Paul II Church, Bigfork. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus.

3 Glacier Park Centennial Program listening session to gather input on park's 100-year anniversary events, programs and projects, 4-7 p.m. FVCC Arts and Technology building, Room 139.

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

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Chris Peterson gives a presentation titled, "Ten Years of Wildfires in Glacier: Impact on Flora, Fauna, Humans." Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

3 Sons of Norway of Kalispell presents Vestafor Music and Dance Theater, a program featuring Norwegian music, culture, puppets and storytelling, 7 p.m., Glacier High School. Free. Everyone welcome. Call Donna Tice, 756-8731.

Thursday

3 Senior Tour and Tea, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free admission for seniors all day. Free guided tours for seniors 10:30 a.m. Refreshments.

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 topic is "Tribal Employment Right Ordinance" by Lou Thompson. Optional lunch $10 per person. RSVP to Celeste Hauser, 758-5478.

3 AGAPE Home Care free seminar, "Dealing with Alzheimer's," noon to 1 p.m., United Way Conference room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Call 755-4633.

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

3 Journey of Hope anti-death penalty group presentation, 12:30 p.m., Risen Christ Church Parish Center, 65 W. Evergreen Dr., Kalispell. Public welcome.

3 Reception for Linda Engh-Grady, former executive director of the Hockaday Museum of Art, 5:30-7 p.m. KM Building Mezzanine, 50 Second St., Kalispell. Call Jana Goodman, 755-1111.

3 Whitefish Figure Skating Club Style Show on Ice, "Little Black Dress Affair, Stumptown Ice Den, 725 Wisconsin Ave. Wine and appetizer reception 6:30-7 p.m.; style show 7-8 p.m. Tickets $25, available at Sappari and Fifty-seven Boutique in the Lodge. Call Carol, 862-7699; or Jennifer, 862-6524.

3 Museum at Central School History Book Club meets 6:30 p.m., 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Montana author Carl Haywood discusses and signs his book, "Sometimes Only Horses Eat." All welcome to attend. Call 756-8381.

3 Kila community invited to give input on Kila School building needs, 6:30 p.m.

3 Flathead County Parks and Recreation Department public workshop to gather input on Flathead County Parks Master Plan, 7 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds Country Kitchen, Kalispell. Call 758-5800.

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

3 Flathead Valley IONS (Institute of Noetic Sciences) meets 7 p.m., Bohemian Grange, behind Coffee Traders, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish. Patrick Marsolek presents "Dreaming Realities," about using intution and group mind techniques. All welcome. Donations requested. Call 862-9591 or 862-7711.

Friday

3 Child Find screening for hearing, vision, motor skills, speech, language and thinking skills for children 0-5 years old in rural districts, 8:30 a.m. to noon, East Evergreen Elementary School. Call 751-1113, ext. 23 to make an appointment.

3 Edward Jones Financial Advisor Beth Morgenstern hosts a coffee club at 8:30 a.m., 104 Jewel Basin Court, Bigfork, for anyone interested in participating in roundtable discussions on the economy, interest rates, stocks and other investments. Call 837-1013.

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

3 Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Vista Linda, Somers. Lunch is $8. For reservations, call Bill Driver at 837-2744.

3 Flathead County Library board strategic planning workshop, 12:30 p.m., Prudential Financial, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.

3 Lupus Support Group meets at 7-9 p.m., The Summit. Special guest Wendy Bumgarner talks about pilates. Call 837-1055.

A Look Ahead

3 Epworth United Methodist Church has its annual fall rummage sale, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 11, church basement, 329 Second Ave. E., across from Hockaday Center, Kalispell. Clothing, furniture, household, toys, baked goods. Most things 50 cents.

3 Mission Mountain Winery Oktoberfest 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 11, U.S. 93, Dayton. Variety of sausages served with annual vertical tasking of pinot noir. Public welcome.

3 Columbia Falls Women's Connection Make It, Bake It, Sew It, Grow It, sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11, North Valley community room, Columbia Falls. Homemade soup, pie and coffee also available. Proceeds support annual missionary project.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 11, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

3 Christian Center, 255 Summit Ridge Dr., Kalispell, Coat Drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 11. Donations of adult and infant sizes needed. Call Carole, 257-1420.

3 Children's House Montessori School of Whitefish annual Pumpkin Patch Children's Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11, Depot Park Square, Whitefish. Games, prizes, face painting, crafts, live music and more. Soup, baked goods, pumpkins and freshly pressed cider for sale. Call 863-4685.

3 Tamarack Time! in Bigfork, 1 p.m. Oct. 11, Electric Avenue. Food, entertainment, quilt show, pumpkin. Hay rides until 4 p.m. Call 837-4400 or 837-5888.

3 Harvest Barn Dance, 6 p.m. Oct. 11, River Bend Ranch, Bigfork. Live music, dancing, dinner. Benefit for Rotary Club of Bigfork.

3 Columbia Falls United Methodist Church annual harvest dinner, 4:30-7 p.m., Oct. 11, 117 Second St. W. Turkey and ham dinner with all the trimmings Homemade pie. Adults $8; children 6-12, $4; families of five or more, $25. All welcome. Call 892-5174.

3 Dogtoberfest open house for Humane Society of Northwest Montana, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 11, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Beer, wine, bratwurst, Music by Don Lawrence and the Bavarian Echoes. Door prizes and tours. Tickets $20 in advance at Humane Society, or Tailwaggers in Kalispell and Whitefish. $25 at the door. Call 752-7297.

3 Kalispell Moose Lodge buffet breakfast, 9-11 a.m. every Sunday beginning Oct. 12, 2158 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Public invited. Proceeds go to Moose charities and Building Fund. Call Jeremy Heindel, 212-4834; Mike Larkey, 257-0266.

3 Two performances of Mark Twain's "The Diaries of Adam and Eve" by Bruce Cusker, Mary Reckin and Toni Nelson, Oct. 12; 10:30 a.m. at regular service at Flathead Valley United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh Ave. W.; and at 7 p.m. at evening prayer service at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 603 S. Main St. Open to public. Call 257-8160.

3 Kids on the Move fitness event 1 p.m., Oct. 12, Kalispell Kidsport Complex. One-mile run for third to fifth graders; three-mile run for sixth through eighth graders. Cost $7 per student or $5 per student, groups of 10. Call Krista Schaefer, 751-4100.

3 Whitefish Animal Group (WAG) Fall Frisbee Fun Fest 1-4 p.m. Oct. 12, site of proposed Whitefish Dog Park, Armory Park, Whitefish. Bring your dog, Frisbees, lawn chair, leash and water bowl. Catching, fetching and toy contests. Call Diane Ward, 862-3624.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Oct. 13, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group book share, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 13, The Summit, Kalispell. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Refreshments. Call Kathy or Sue at 756-4723.

3 Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 13, at The Summit, Kalispell. Amy Cilimburg, Montana Audubon Director of Bird Conservation, will present "Global Warming in Montana: Birds, Wildlife and Us." Free. All welcome.

3 Public is invited to a free community lecture on "Shelter Care in the Flathead Valley," 7:30 a.m., Oct. 14, Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell.

3 Kalispell Women's Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 14, New Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Cost is $12. Country live and silent auction. Guest speaker is Norma Tuxon of Eureka. RSVP to Jan at 857-2467. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.

3 AGAPE Home Care free seminar, "Planning Nursing Home Placement for your Loved One" with Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home representatives, noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 14, United Way Conference room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Call 755-4633.

3 Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., Oct. 14, Glacier Park International Airport board room.

3 Kila School board meets, 5:15 p.m., Oct. 14.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Oct. 14,133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Lecture series continues on "Cascading Climate Change Impacts on the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem," 7 p.m. Oct. 14, FVCC Arts and Technology building, room 139. Guest speaker is Dan Fagre, research ecologist, U.S. Geological Survey. Free. Open to public.

3 Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 14, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 N. Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call 752-1297.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Oct. 15, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Stephanie Bailey "demonstrates "Crafting with Scrapbook Paper." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 Columbia Falls Women's Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Oct. 15, North Valley Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Alice Riley and Marie Trodick demonstrate making lefse. Guest speaker is Norma Tuxon of Eureka. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

3 Flathead County Parks and Recreation Department public workshop to gather input on Flathead County Parks Master Plan, 7 p.m., Oct. 15, Glacier Park Community Building, West Glacier. Call 758-5800.

3 "Changing Your Cholesterol Numbers … with Food Choices" lecture, 7 p.m., Oct. 15, The Summit, Kalispell. Fee $10. Call 751-4500 to pre-register.

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m. Oct.16, at Whitefish Mountain Resort base lodge. Refreshments served. Call 862-3501.

3 North Country Medical Clinic open house, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 16, 1343 U.S. 93 N. Tours, refreshments, and information. Public invited. Call 297-2438.

3 Flathead County Parks and Recreation Department public workshop to gather input on Flathead County Parks Master Plan, 7 p.m., Oct. 16, Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Montana 35, Bigfork. Call 758-5800.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Oct. 18, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 18, North Valley Hospital. $10 course fee. Call 863-3630 to register.

3 23rd annual Glacier Golden Autumn arts and crafts show and sale, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 18; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 19, Izaak Walton Inn, Essex. Free admission. Call 888-5700.

3 Mountain Brook Ladies Club annual Harvest Supper, 6 p.m. Oct. 18, library building, 2353 Foothill Road. Bring a dish and pie to share. Drawing for a quilt. Bingo. Free. Public invited.

3 Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation event, Voices in the Wilderness, 7-9:30 p.m. Oct. 18, Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Silent art auction featuring Montana artists, quick-draw with Jane Latus-Emmert. Desserts, beer and wine. $15 donation at door. Call Paul Travis, 387-3808.

3 Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon Oct. 20, at the New Outlaw Inn. Speakers include Duane Grimes, candidate for State Auditory, and Scott Reichner, candidate for House District 9. Lunch available. Public welcome. Call Pamala Kasperson, 837-4428.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 20-21, North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls. $10 course fee. Call 892-4087 to register.

3 March of Dimes sponsors a Jail and Bail community fundraiser to raise money for the prevention of birth defects, 11 a.m. Oct. 21, Eagles, 37 First St. W. Call 406-252-7480.

3 Lecture series panel discussion on "Water and Wildlife: climate change and Montana's Natural Resources," 7 p.m. Oct. 21, FVCC Arts and Technology building, room 139. Free. Open to public.

3 Flathead County Parks and Recreation Department public workshop to gather input on Flathead County Parks Master Plan, 7 p.m., Oct. 21, Whitefish Library. Call 758-5800.

3 Flathead Valley Drug Task Force gives a presentation for Red Ribbon Week, 7 p.m. Oct. 21, Deer Park School gym. Public welcome.

3 Candidates for Flathead County Commissioner Steve Qunell and Jim Dupont debate 7 p.m. Oct. 22, Bigfork United Methodist Church, 750 Electric Ave. Public invited.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program presents "We Need to Talk: Conversations with Older Drivers," a 90-minute presentation for care givers of the elderly driver, 7 p.m. Oct. 22, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 751-4500 to reserve a seat.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 22-23, Ronan Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 677-2371 to register.

3 Flathead Special Education Cooperative board meets 11:30 a.m. Oct. 23, Tenth and Main Building, 1001 S. Main Street, Kalispell, basement conference room.

3 "Live Locally" 5K run/walk for lung health awareness, 10 a.m. Oct. 25, Main and Seventh, Polson. Registration $20. Call HealthCare Plus, 883-3910.

3 Lecture series panel discussion on "The New Administration: What will McCain or Obama do about Climate Change," 7 p.m. Oct. 28, FVCC Arts and Technology building, room 139. Free. Open to public.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 29-30, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 293-0100 to register.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Oct. 29, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell, for a field trip to Sweet Pickins. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., Nov. 3, at The Summit. Group meets on a weekly basis. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 3, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Nov. 5, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Sydney Fissori talks about "Informal Hospitality." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 St. Richard's annual bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8, 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.

"Starlit Night in the Flathead" benefit for Glacier Gateway playground equipment, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Columbia Falls Junior High cafetorium. Don Lawrence Orchestra provides dance music. Singles $15; couples $25. Call 892-6450.

3 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.

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

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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