Daybook
Thursday
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., City Hall, Kalispell.
• Kalispell Public Schools Community Relations and Policy Committee meets 4 p.m., administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Free Little Literacy Learners classes begin for children, 3:45-5:15 p.m., True Life Church, 600 Seventh St. W., Whitefish. Classes run through May 11. Call teacher Elizabeth Herbert, 360-320-4359.
• Sculpture and furniture builder Jeff Brown gives a free presentation/demonstration, 6 p.m., room 119, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Public invited. Call David Smith, 756-3993.
• Free prostate cancer screening, 4:30-7:30 p.m. today, The Summit, Kalispell; and 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 1, Flathead Valley Orthopedic Center, Whitefish. Sponsored by Health Living at The Summit. Call 751-4500.
• Tom DeWeese, founder and president of the American Policy Center, gives a presentation on “Agenda 21: How Sustainable Development Negatively Affects Your Family and Community,” 7 p.m. Outlaw Inn, 1701 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Tickets $5. Call Sam Stockham, 756-6315.
• Columbia Falls School board meets at 7:15 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W.
Friday
• Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce annual garage sale 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 8 a.m. to noon, Oct. 1, 400 Ninth St. W., former Clean Kars. Donations welcome (no clothes.) Call Carol 892-2072.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Northwest Montana Retired Educators meets at noon, Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. School District 5 superintendent Darlene Shottle will give a presentation of the state of education in the Flathead Valley and Montana. Bring a jar of peanut butter for food bank.
• Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Speaker is Frank Miele, Daily Inter Lake managing editor. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• Diamond Creek Singers and Whirl Dance Troupe from Helena give two performance, at 1 and 6 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public invited.
• Boomers Singles Group Mexican fiesta dinner, Village Greens Community Center, 195 W. Nicklaus Ave., Kalispell. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m., $10; meeting 8 p.m. For reservations, call Kathy, 752-0599. All 40-plus singles welcome.
Saturday
• Northern Rockies Avalanche Safety workshop, 8 a.m., Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Five speakers on topics ranging from stability tests to highmarking and hill climbing. Advanced registration $15; $20 at door. Call Hilary Hutcheson, 503-828-7074.
• Big Arm Association community yard sale and breakfast, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Big Arm Historic School. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, orange juice. Call 849-6628.
• Flathead Audubon’s Owen Sowerwine Natural Area work day. Meet at 9 a.m. at Montessori Elementary School, 349 Willow Glen Dr., Kalispell. Bring loppers and pruners if you have them. Work finished by noon. Call Linda Winnie, 755-1406, or Richard Kuhl, 257-5793.
• Agency on Aging seminar, “Understanding Medicare,” 10 a.m., St. Patrick Episcopal Church, 30631 Montana 209, Bigfork. RSVP to 758-5730.
• Flathead County Animal Shelter open house, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 225 Cemetery Road, Kalispell. Free rabies vaccinations to first 500 cats and dogs. Microchipping, licenses. Dog walk 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., $15 donation registration fee and chance to win prizes.
• St. Francis Day Blessing of the Pets, noon, All Saints Episcopal Church, 2048 Conn Road, off Montana 40. All pets receive a St. Francis medal. Pets must be on leashes, in cages or otherwise restrained.
• Sawbuck Dojang hosts regional midnight blue belt test in Soo Bahk Do, 1-3 p.m. Whitefish Central School gym. Sparring, board breaking, kick/punch combinations demonstrated. Public welcome.
• Whitefish Oktoberfish Doxie Races, 3 p.m., Depot Park. Register dachshunds by Sept. 28, by contacting Fritzy at 892-8851.
• Eagles annual Harvest Dinner, 5-7 p.m., 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Turkey and dressing and all the trimmings, pies. $10 adults; $5 for kids under 12.
Sunday
• John Paul II Catholic Church annual Oktoberfest, 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., Brady Hall, 195 Coverdell Road. Music by Bavarian Echoes Polka Band. German food, raffle for side of beef. Event tickets $12 for adults; $5 for children, available at door or parish office. Proceeds support charitable cause.
• 13th annual Friends of Blanchard Lake meeting, 4 p.m., 89 Dancing Bear Lane, (south end of lake) Whitefish. Election of board of directors. Hors d’oeuvres potluck follows. Bring a beverage of choice; soft drinks provided. Call Gerald Askevold, 862-7711.
Monday
• Violence Free Crisis Line/Abbie Shelter candlelight vigil, 6-7 p.m., crisis line office, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell (former Gateway West Mall).
• Gateway to Glacier Trail group meets 6-7 p.m., Stonefly Lounge, Coram. All welcome.
• Glacier Stamp Club meets 6:30 p.m., downstairs meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Visitors welcome. Call Gail, 752-6110.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
Tuesday
• AARP Driver Safety classes: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell, call 751-4500; and 1-5 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell, call 257-3955, 752-0786 or walk-in; $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.)
• Whitefish Politics in the Park, 5-8 p.m., Depot Park. Candidate meet and greet, 5-6:30 p.m.; stump speeches 6:30-7:15 p.m.; straw poll voting 7:15-8 p.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs served. Free. Public invited. Call 862-3501.
• West Glacier Elementary School board meets 6 p.m.
• Life After Loss grief support group for people who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal loss, 6-7:30 p.m., Cornerstone Building, 3004 Hospital Way, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. Free. Call Tamarack Grief Resource Center counselor Carrie Thiel, 261-0724; or nurse Denise Cox, 863-3535.
• Informational open house to discuss Flathead County Library System’s Strategic Plan, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Community United Methodist Church, 750 Electric Ave., Bigfork.
• Carolyn Rutherford and Bill Kint lead a discussion on “Tops and Gyroscopes: The Latest Spin,” 7-9 p.m., Green Tea House, 415 Second St., Whitefish. Free; donations welcome.
Wednesday
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Mary Buenz of Child Development Center presents on “How Your Child Grows.” Pre-school child care provided. Call Marlo Lancaster, 260-2417.
A look ahead
• Mission Valley Christian Academy taco feed, 4:30-7 p.m. Oct. 6, before boys’ and girls’ soccer games. Taco dinner, $5. Call 883-6858.
• Think Pink breast cancer awareness event, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 6, Amore Salon and Spa, 35 Fifth Ave. W., Kalispell. Make-up techniques, massage, salon treatments. Live music. Pink hair extensions, $10, proceeds go to Pink Hair for Hope. Call 755-5513.
• Citizens for a Better Flathead hosts a Re-Powering the Flathead presentation by Lauren Casey on her new report on energy opportunities in Flathead Valley, 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 6, Room 139, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC.
• Mountain Brook Quilt and Craft Cooperative market 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 7-8, Mountain Brook Community Library, 2353 Foothill Road. Bigfork. Baby, holiday items, blankets, knitted items, jewelry, fine art, baked goods and homemade jams.
• Knights of Columbus Council 7009 annual garage sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 8, former Clean Kars, 400 Ninth St. W., Columbia Falls. Proceeds benefit community activities. Drop off donated items Wednesday and Thursday, 5-6:30 p.m. Call Barry Mathern, 892-4436.
• Agency on Aging seminar, “Medicare.gov Website and Health Plans,” 10 a.m. Oct. 8, St. Patrick Episcopal Church, 30631 Montana 209, Bigfork. RSVP to 758-5730.
• Community United Methodist Church annual fall bazaar and luncheon, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 8, 750 Electric Ave., Bigfork. Handcrafted Christmas gifts, home baked goods, jams and jellies. Soup and apple pie for lunch.
• Historic Downtown Kalispell 5K race, 10 a.m. Oct. 8. Meet on Second Street East next to Museum at Central School. Registration $15 in advance. Race day registration 8:30-9:30 a.m. Call Pam Carbonari, 253-6923.
Miriam Katz leads a food allergy chat group, 10 a.m. to noon, Oct. 8,281 First Ave. WN, Kalispell. Free; donations welcome. Call 862-6573.
• Whitefish Fire Department open house, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 8, 275 Flathead Ave. Meet firefighters and paramedics. Tour new facility. World Trade Center display. Activities for kids. Free hot dogs. All welcome.
• Spaghetti feed fundraiser, 1 p.m. Oct. 8, Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. $6 members; $8 nonmembers. Silent auction; must be present to win.
• Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Scandinavian Smorgasbord, 4:30-7 p.m. Oct. 8, 401 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls. Turkey and dressing, meat balls, mashed potatoes, baked beans, salads, lefse and desserts. Adults $10; children, 3-6, $2; under 3, free.
• Ray of Hope fall fundraiser 4-9 p.m. Oct. 8, Easthaven Baptist Church, 2010 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Author Terry Compton gives a presentation. Silent auction. Spaghetti feed, $10 per family. Tickets available at Cardinal Hardware, 2148 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell; Midway Rental, 6194 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish; Ray of Hope, 46 Fifth Ave. W., Kalispell; Hope Thrift, 105 Sixth Ave. W., Kalispell. Call 755-4673.
• Hunters dinner and dance, 6 p.m. Oct. 8, Whitefish Moose Lodge. Entertainment by Silvertip from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. Public invited.
• International concert organist Gail Archer performs classical music on the pipe organ, 3 p.m. Oct. 9, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Kalispell. Public invited; free will offering will be taken.
• Eric Grimsrud, emeritus professor of chemistry at Montana State University, will discuss, “The Consensus Scientific View of Global Warming, 7 p.m. Oct. 10, The Summit, Kalispell.
• Randy Winter, service officer for Montana Veterans Affairs Division will be available to veterans and their independents 10 a.m. to noon, Oct. 11, North Lincoln County Annex, Eureka.
• Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 11, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. No reservations required. School District 6 Superintendent Michael Nicosia talks about “Welcoming Our New Teachers.” Lunch available for $10. Call Carol Pike, 892-2072.
• Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 1-3 p.m., Oct. 11, second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.
• Free showing of educational movie, “Bullied,” for National Coming Out Day, Oct. 11, basement meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; movie at 7 p.m. Sponsored by PFLAG (Parents, Family, Friends of Lesbians and Gays).
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Oct. 11, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 11, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 N. Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call 212-8107.
• Randy Winter, service officer for Montana Veterans Affairs Division will be available on Oct. 12 to veterans and their independents, 11 a.m. to noon, Troy Senior Center; 1:30-4 p.m. Libby Senior Center.
• Evergreen School board meets 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12, administration boardroom.
• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7:30 p.m., Oct. 12, The Summit, Kalispell. Leah Levitt gives a presentation on hikes her group took this summer. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.
• Senior Tour & Tea, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 13, Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Free admission for senior citizens. Coffee, tea and cookies served 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Docent-guided gallery tour at 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments. Call 755-5268.
• Opening reception for Mayla Stufft exhibit, winner of the Hockaday emerging artist competition, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 13, Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Free. Public welcome.
• Palmetto State Quartet Southern gospel group performs, 7 p.m., Oct. 13, Christian Center, Kalispell. Spare Part trio opens concert. Free; offering will be taken.
• Local Institute of Noetic Sciences Community Group meets 7 p.m., Oct. 13, Bohemian Grange, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish. Jon Young will give a talk titled, “Nature Connection, Personal Well-being and Culture Repair. All welcome. Donations appreciated. Call 862-9591 or 862-7711.
• Epworth United Methodist Church annual fall rummage sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 15, 329 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Clothing for entire family, housewares, toys, appliances and furniture; most things priced at 50 cents. Homemade sweet rolls and coffee. Call 257-6849.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 15, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Agency on Aging seminar, “Reading Medicare Summary Notices and Explanation of Benefits. Medicare Fraud, Waste and Abuse,” 10 a.m. Oct. 15, St. Patrick Episcopal Church, 30631 Montana 209, Bigfork. RSVP to 758-5730.
• Glacier Stamp Club annual Postage Stamp Show, Oct. 15-16, Museum at Central School, Kalispell. Admission to show and museum free. Exhibits, stamp dealers and collectors. Limited number of free souvenir cachets.
• Benefit dinner, dance and auction for Joan Kruse to help with medical expenses, Oct. 15, Kalispell Moose Lodge No. 1922, 2158 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Auction starts at 3 p.m., dinner 5-7 p.m. Music by The Grand Swift Kick 7-10 p.m. Public welcome. To donate to auction call Dale, 755-8230.
• AARP Driver Safety classes Oct. 18, 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Polson Area Senior Center, call 883-4735; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Valley Hospital, Whitefish, call 863-3630 or walk in; $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members).
• Green Tea House Speaker Series by Lee Anne Byrne on “The Energetic of Interaction,” 7-9 p.m. Oct. 18, 415 Second St., Whitefish. Free; donations welcome.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Oct. 19 Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. KRMC trauma nurse Jen Lamkin talks about safety and first aid. Pre-school child care provided. Call Marlo Lancaster, 260-2417.
• AARP-sponsored 90-minute free presentation, “We Need to Talk — Family Conversations with Older Drivers,” 7 p.m., Oct. 19, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 751-4500 for a seat.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 20, basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call 406-881-4288 (leave a message).
• Fifth annual Live Locally 5K, 10 a.m. Oct. 22, Healthcare Plus, Main and Seventh Avenue, Polson. Call 883-3910.
• AARP Driver Safety classes Oct. 24: noon to 4 p.m. North Valley Senior Center, call 892-4087 or walk-in; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Libby Christian Church, call 293-0100; $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.)
• Annual Christmas at the Mansion craft and gift bazaar, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 29; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30, Conrad Mansion Museum, Woodland Avenue, Kalispell. Preview party, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 28. Call 755-2166 for tickets.
• Hockaday Museum of Art 10th annual Members Salon opening reception, 5-7 p.m., Nov. 4, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Nov. 2 Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Michelle Reimer of Clear Choice Clinic presents on “Helping the Valley’s Pregnant Women.” Pre-school child care provided. Call Marlo Lancaster, 260-2417.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m., Nov. 7, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Nov. 16, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Ashley Mason of the Audubon Society talks about birds. Pre-school child care provided. Call Marlo Lancaster, 260-2417.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 18, basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call 406-881-4288 (leave a message).
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 5, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Heidi Durbin talks about MOMS auction. Pre-school child care provided. Call Marlo Lancaster, 260-2417.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Dec. 15, 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. 21, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Topic is Christmas traditions. Pre-school child care provided. Call Marlo Lancaster, 260-2417.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 2, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meets at 7 p.m. Jan. 19, basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call 406-881-4288 (leave a message).
• Great Rockies Sportshow, Jan. 27-29, Kalispell.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m., Feb. 6, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. March 5, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., March 22, 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 2, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m., May 7, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., June 28, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.