Daybook
Today
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. John's Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.
• Flathead County Democratic Women meet at 11:45 a.m., Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Speaker is Denver Henderson of Montana Abolition Coalition. Lunch available. No reservations required. All welcome. Call Jeannie Sherlock, 752-6151.
• Free prostate screening for men 45 and older, 4-7 p.m., today and Sept. 29, The Summit, Kalispell. Call The Summit at 751-4500 to schedule an appointment.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Lakeside-Somers Chamber of Commerce sponsors a town hall meeting for Flathead County Commissioners Joe Brenneman and Pam Holmquist, 5:30 p.m., Vista Linda. Question and answer session between candidates themselves and with audience.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Whitefish Chamber of Commerce 2020 Business Forum, 7 p.m., City Hall. RSVP to Kevin Gartland, 862-3501.
Tuesday
• Flathead Electric customer served by Lakeside substation, from Spring Creek Road in Somers south to Rollins, will experience a 15-minute power outage beginning at 2 p.m. today.
• Swan River School board special session at 8:30 a.m., school library.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Shepherd Church, Polson. Sponsored by Polson Soroptimists.
• Lakeside-Somers Chamber of Commerce meets at noon at Vista Linda. Lunch $10. Reservations required. Call 844-3715.
• Agape Senior Club meets 1-3 p.m. 40 Appleway Dr., Kalispell. Sock-hop. Bring a potluck dish from an earlier era. Call 755-4633.
• Gateway Community Center open house, 4-6 p.m. Refreshments, music by Big Sky Fiddlers. Public welcome.
• Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 5 p.m. at the landfill office.
• Kalispell Public Schools board work session, 5:30 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• America Reads Program orientation meeting for adults interested in volunteering, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Flathead High School, room 200. Call Kane Hines, 751-3572.
• Wellness Education Center's Healthy Potluck Supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Families welcome. Bring a healthy dish to share. Call the Wellness Center at 755-8423.
• Release party and signing by co-author Miriam Katz for the cookbook, "Cookin' Up Good Vibrations," 6-9 p.m., the Green Tea House, 415 Second St., Whitefish. Free. All welcome. Call 862-6573.
• Columbia Falls Speaks Toastmasters Club open house, 6 p.m., Discovery Square Center. Speakers are Kathy Anderson of Whitefish and Melody Domph of Columbia Falls. Public invited. Call Coleen Knonpatske, 892-3906.
• Flathead National Forest hosts two free presentations at 6 p.m., 650 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell. Video of "Century of Fire; The Fires of 1910," and "Life in the Bob Marshall Wilderness: Then and Now." Public invited. Call 758-5252.
• Lakeside Community Council meets 7 p.m., sewer district building, Lakeside.
• Museum at Central School Historic Film Club presents "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," 7 p.m., 124 Second Ave. E, Kalispell. Free. Donations accepted. Bring portable chairs, pillows, blankets. Call 756-8381.
• Whitefish School District board meets 7 p.m. 600 E. Second St.
• Flathead County River Commission meets at 7 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. E., Kalispell.
Wednesday
• Fair-Mont-Egan School board special meeting, 8 a.m.
• Evergreen School District board meets at 8:30 a.m., First Interstate Bank basement conference room, 100 E. Cottonwood Dr., Kalispell.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Our Lady of Mercy Church, Eureka. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 889-3437.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Glacier Bank, Main Street, Kalispell.
• Free prostate screening for men 45 and older, 4-7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Call The Summit at 751-4500 to schedule an appointment.
• Columbia Falls School board Insurance Committee meets at 4 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.
• Political science instructor Jeremy Fritz gives a free lecture, "How You Can Make a Difference," 6-8:30 p.m., FVCC Arts and Technology Building room, 144. Open to public. Call Eden Franchi, 756-3620.
Thursday
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Troy High School.
• Local Color opening reception, 5-7 p.m. today; event studio tour 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 2, Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E. Kalispell. Tour tickets $5. Call 755-5268 for outlets.
• Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m., Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish if you can. All area seniors 55 and older welcome. Call 257-1598.
• Whitefish Chamber of Commerce hosts District 4 candidates' forum with Will Hammerquist and Derek Skees, 6-9 p.m. City Council Chambers. Meet and greet 6-7 p.m.; forum 7-9 p.m.
• Whitefish Figure Skating Club's third annual "Little Black Dress" style show on ice, 6:30 p.m., Stumptown Ice Den, Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish. Appetizers, wine, beverages. Tickets $25 at Village Shop and S.M. Bradford, Whitefish. Carol Anderson, 862-7699.
• Kay Linda Walker presents a free ThetaHealing self-help meditation technique introductory workshop, 6:50-8:30 p.m., FVCC Arts and Technology building, room 205. Call 406-261-9031 to reserve a seat.
Friday
• Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce 13th annual garage sale, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, and 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 2, former Clean Kars, 400 Ninth St. W. Drop off items Sept. 29 and 30, noon to 6 p.m. Call Carol Pike, 892-2072.
• St. Andrew's fall rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 2, 110 Sixth Ave. E., Polson. $2 bag sale, 1-2 p.m. Oct. 2.
• Neighbors in Need chili lunch fundraiser, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Menu also includes corn muffing, salad and homemade pie. Cost $8. Request deliveries by calling United Way by Sept. 29, 752-7266.
• Prostate cancer awareness event 6-8:30 p.m., Whitefish High School football field at homecoming game. Retired NFL player Doug Betters and Dr. Jonathon Mercer will be on hand to talk about screening and treatment. Call Naomi Morrison, 863-3632.
A Look Ahead
• West Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue annual fall rummage sale fundraiser, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 2, 2399 Whitefish Stage Road, (West Valley Fire Station). Lunch available. Donations accepted. Call Lena, 253-5908.
• Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce 13th annual garage sale, 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 2, former Clean Kars, 400 Ninth St. W. Drop off items Sept. 29 and 30, noon to 6 p.m. Call Carol Pike, 892-2072.
• St. Andrew's fall rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 2, 110 Sixth Ave. E., Polson. $2 bag sale, 1-2 p.m. Oct. 2.
• Yellow Bay Community Club annual rummage and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 2, Montana 35, mile marker 18. Household decor, dinnerware, fabric, children's clothing and toys, jewelry, tools, furniture. Chili lunch. Raffles.
• Fifth annual Chili Cook-off, Oct. 2, Heritage Museum, Libby. Gates open 7:30 a.m.; judging at noon. Samplings with cornbread, beverage and free raffle ticket available for $4. Call Susan Castaneda, 406-293-2171.
• Annual Blessing of the Animals, 2 p.m. Oct. 2, All Saints' Episcopal Church, 2048 Conn Road, Columbia Falls, off Montana 40. Bring your pet o leash or otherwise restrained to be blessed. Call 862-2863.
• Haunting tour of Conrad Mansion, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 2, Kalispell. Explore darkened rooms with guides holding electric candles. Not recommended for small children. Tickets $8. Call 755-2166 or stop by gift shop.
• Sons of Norway meet 7 p.m. Oct. 2, Buffalo Hill Terrace meeting room, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Call 752-2357.
• Pope John Paul II Catholic Church Oktoberfest, 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3, at the church in Brady Hall, 195 Coverdell Road, north of Bigfork off Montana 35. Bavarian Echoes Polka Band plays. Bratwurst, hot dogs, sauerkraut, potato salad, chocolate cake, German beer, wine. Silent auction. Tickets $12 for adult; $5 for children 5 and older, available at door or at parish office. Proceeds support local charities.
• Christian Scientist lecturer Ron Ballard talks about how God can ease your fears about today's current crises, 2 p.m. Oct. 3, Hampton Inn, U.S. 2 West, Kalispell. Free. Public invited. Call 752-5506.
• Fair-Mont-Egan School board Policy Committee meets 8 a.m. Oct. 4.
• Domestic Violence Awareness Month memorial ceremony, 6 p.m. Oct. 4, Gateway Community Center. Enter through United Way conference room. Speakers, awards. Call 752-4735.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 4, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
• Annual Northwest Montana Association of Realtors food drive Oct. 5. Leave bags of nonperishable items at front door by 5:30 p.m. for pick up; or drop off at any real estate office. Call Sue Marino, 250-9175.
• Cub Scouts welcome dinner, 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 5, Immaculate Conception Church, Polson. Call Cubmaster Christi Buffington, 406-214-6371.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Oct. 6 Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Karen Spaulding talks about healthy activities. Pre-school age child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• Drs. Jamie Staub, Rachel DePuy and Terri Carns give a free seminar on breast health, from screen to treatment to reconstruction, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 6, St. Joseph Medical Center, Polson. Refreshments. Call Robyn Lane, 883-8408 or 890-5597.
• FVCC Foundation's Festival of Flavors scholarship fundraising event kick-off tailgate-themed barbecue, 6 p.m. Oct. 7, Arts and Technology Building. Tickets $25, includes two beer tickets.
• Child Find screening for ages birth to 5 for hearing, vision, motor skills, speech and cognitive skills, 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 8, East Evergreen Elementary School. For an appointment, call 751-1113, ext. 23.
• Whitefish Christian Academy pancake breakfast fundraiser, 8-11 a.m. Oct. 9, Mountain Mall. Donations buy all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Proceeds support the teachers' continuing education fund.
• Community United Methodist Church, annual fall bazaar and luncheon 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 9, 750 Electric Ave., Bigfork. Handcrafted Christmas items, jewelry, folk art; soup and apple pie. Baked goods, jams, jellies. Call 837-4547.
• Bigfork Rotary annual barn dance 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9, River Bend Ranch. Entertainment by The Ashley Creek Ramblers with Roy Wilhelm, buffet dinner catered by The Raven, silent auction. Tickets $50, at the Jug Tree, Bigfork Drug and The Stone Chair. Call 837-58880.
• Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 11, administration building boardroom.
• Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., Oct. 12, Glacier Park International Airport board room.
• Parenting Solo: Six-week Support Group for Moms starts, 10-11:15 a.m. Oct. 13, Tamarack Grief Resource Center. Fee on sliding scale. Call Carrie, 261-0724.
• Local Advisory Council on Mental Health meets from 1-2:30 p.m., Oct. 13, at The Summit in Kalispell. Speakers are Justice of the Peace candidates Glen Neier, Daniel Wilson, Mark Sullivan and Travis Bruyer. Public welcome. Call Boyd Roth, 752-6003.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board and executive council meets, 10:30 a.m., Oct. 14, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell, second floor conference room.
• Benefit for Charlie Goulet who is awaiting a liver transplant, 5 p.m. Oct. 15, Eagles, Kalispell. Chili dinner, raffles, silent and live auctions.
• Whitefish Figure Skating Club open house and free skate, 5:15-6:15 p.m. Oct. 15, Stumptown Ice Den, Wisconsin Avenue. Call coach Kortny Kellogg, 406-212-9256; or Carol Anderson, 861-7699.
• Internationally acclaimed organist Douglas Cleveland, of Seattle, in concert, 4 p.m., Oct. 17, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 601 S. Main St. Kalispell. All welcome. A free will offering will be taken.
• Kalispell Women's Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., Oct. 19, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Live and silent auctions with holiday gifts. Speaker is Melanie Anseth. Cost is $8. RSVP Rosainne, 257-8098 or Jan at 212-3763. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Oct. 20, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Karen Holders of Edward Jones talks about "Women's Guide to Money Matters." Pre-school age child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• Live Locally 5K run/walk to promote lung health awareness, 10 a.m. Oct. 23, Health Care Plus, 1 Seventh Ave. E. Polson. Race day registration 9 a.m. Call 883-3910.
• Flathead County Animal Shelter hosts a rabies clinic and open house, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 23, 225 Cemetery Road, Kalispell. Call 752-1310.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Oct. 28, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Whitefish Christian Academy annual fund banquet and auction, Oct. 29, Whitefish Assemblies of God Church, 1549 Karrow Ave. Doors open 6 p.m.; dinner served 7:15 p.m. Live and silent auctions. Tickets $25 each; proceeds support the school. Call 862-5875.
• Kalispell Senior Citizen Center Halloween party, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 30. Prizes for best costumes, activities and entertainment. Pie and ice cream, $3.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) silent auction fundraiser, 9:15-11:15 a.m., Nov. 3, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Nov. 11, Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Don Snow gives a slide presentation on hiking Pacific Rim Trail and in Cascades. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Nov. 17, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Sabrina Reynolds discusses how to take great kid pictures. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board and executive council meets, 10:30 a.m., Nov. 18, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell, second floor conference room.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Nov. 18, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Dec. 1, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Mac Bledsoe discusses "Parenting with Dignity." Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 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. 15, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Ornament making. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board and executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., Dec. 16, Earl Bennett conference room, 10-35 First Ave. E., Kalispell.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Dec. 16, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 3, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Jan. 5, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Rose Nicholson discusses "What Working Out Really Looks Like." Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Jan. 19, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Stacy Hughes of Real Deals gives decorating ideas. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Jan. 27, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 7, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Feb. 24, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. March 7, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., March 24, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. April 4, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., April 28, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. May 2, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., May 26, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. June 6, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. July 11, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.