Daybook
Today
• Conway Drive near KRMC will be closed for paving today through Monday. The Emergency Room will be accessible via the detour through Burns Way and Clairmont Drive. Call Swank Enterprises, 752-5411.
• Fair-Mont-Egan School board Technology Committee meets 8:30 a.m.; Safety Committee meets at 10 a.m.
• Meet Gov. Brian Schweitzer, Superintendent of Schools Linda McCulloch, SD 2 candidate Dave Fern and HD 4 candidate Ed Lieser, noon to 1 p.m. Whitefish downtown Coffee Traders. Italian sodas, coffee and pastries provided.
• Frontier Hospice hosts a seminar on “End of Life Ethics,” regarding how decisions affect staff and families, 2-4:30 p.m., Tea Kettle Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Free. Public invited. RSVP to Lois Wagner, 871-3767.
• Liberate Main Street rally, 4:30 p.m., Big Bear Firepower, 115 Main St., Kalispell, in support of Congressman and U.S. Senate candidate Denny Rehberg’s initiative for hometown businesses.
• Meatballs at the Museum fundraiser for Bigfork Museum of Art and History, 5-7 p.m., Swan River Community Hall. Spaghetti and meatball dinner, garlic bread, Brookies Cookies, lemonade and coffee. Tickets, $15, kids under 10, eat free. Call 837-6927.
• Community Action Partnership hosts a homeowner/renter workshop on ways to save on utility bills, 5:30-7 p.m., United Way Conference Room, Gateway Community Center, U.S. West, Kalispell. To register, call Sean O’Neill, 752-6565.
• Montana West and Flathead County Economic Development 15th anniversary annual dinner, 6 p.m., Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Advance reservations, $70. RSVP by Oct. 19 to jessica@dobusinessinmontana.com
• Savvy Social Security Seminar, 6-7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. What baby boomers need to know to maximize retirement income. Free. Call Kim Taylor, 752-7232.
Friday
• This n’ That basement sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., today and Saturday, Central Christian Church, corner of Second Avenue East and Third Street East, Kalispell. Holiday items, baked goods, next-to-new items.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Northwest Montana Retired Educators meets at 11:30 a.m., Dos Amigos, Whitefish. Geoff Gibb of The Wave will give a presentation titled, “Get Up and Move — Senior Exercise.” All retired school personnel welcome. Call 752-2955.
• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Speaker are attorneys Robert Allison and Dan Wilson, candidates for District Court Judge Department 2. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• Missoula Children’s Theatre presents “The Tortoise Versus the Hare,” 6 p.m., West Glacier Elementary School. Admission $5 per person, or $15 for a family of three or more.
• 16th annual Halloween Trick or Treat Trail and Boo Bash Carnival for children 12 and under: 6-7 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Care Center, 185 Crestline Ave., Kalispell.; 6:30-8 p.m. Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Costumes encouraged; no scary ones. Call 752-9622.
• Ice skating and Halloween party, 6-8:30 p.m., Woodland Park Ice Center, Kalispell. DJ, bonfire, s’mores, games, food, prizes. Free admission for those wearing their Red Ribbon. Skate rental, $3.
• Boy Scout Troop 1948 Evergreen Haunted House, today through Sunday, Kalispell Moose Lodge, next to Cardinal Hardware, U.S. 2, Evergreen. Elementary kids, 7:30-8:30; junior high and older, 8:30-10 p.m. daily. Admission $3.
• Christmas at the Mansion Preview Party, 7-9 p.m., Conrad Mansion, Woodland Avenue, Kalispell. Music, champagne, appetizers. Early buying privileges. Tickets $45 ($40 members). Reservations required. Call 755-2166.
• Dessert theater fundraiser for two girls, Jazmyn Morgan, 10, and Phoebe Fair, 3, who are battling cancer, 7 p.m., Easthaven Baptist Church, 2010 Whitefish Stage, Kalispell. $3 admission; additional donations welcome. Call 871-0964.
Saturday
• This ‘n’ That basement sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Central Christian Church, corner of Second Avenue East and Third Street East, Kalispell. Holiday items, baked goods, next-to-new items.
• Marion Holiday Harvest Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Marion Community Center, Gopher Lane, Marion. Crafts, gifts. Lunch available.
• Drive 4UR Community fundraiser for FVCC, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Valley Ford, Kalispell. A $20 donation will be made by dealer for every new Ford vehicle test driven. Must be 18 or older.
• Annual fall and holiday bazaar, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 540 S. Main St., Kalispell. Homemade crafts, baked goods, produce, books, next to new items. Silent auction. Soup luncheon, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds go to local charities.
• 29th annual Christmas at the Mansion Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Conrad Mansion, Woodland Avenue, Kalispell. Admission $5 at door ($2 for children). Call 755-2166.
• Family Life Expo, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Flathead Country Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Information booths on health care, financial planning, education, real estate, jobs, retirement and more. Call 406-294-9116.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• 2012 KRMC Baby Expo, 10 a.m., Birthing Center. Vendor displays, giveaways, information sessions, tours. Baby Talk presentations at 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Complimentary buffet lunch. Call 752-1745.
• Merlot Madness, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday, Dayton Winery, U.S. 93 on Flathead Lake, Dayton. Vertical tasting of three vintages. Free. Public welcome.
• Rescued kitten and cat adoption event, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aquarium Shop, 1001 E. Idaho, Kalispell. Area shelters and rescue groups offer spay/neuters, vaccinated and litter-box trained felines for small adoption fee. Bring your own carrier. Call Darcy at KittyMom’s Rescue 752-4460.
• Great Pumpkin Carnival, 1-5 p.m., The Gym, 305 E. Evergreen Dr., Kalispell. Prizes awarded. Pumpkin baking contest sponsored by Coats for Kids. Entry fee $5; bring by 1:30 p.m. Fun games and prizes. Food and baked goods for sale.
• Bat Day 1-3 p.m., Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Bat crafts, games, kids’ costume contest 1:45 p.m., night creature costumes encouraged. Prizes. Angela Daenzer gives an interactive presentation on bats at 2 p.m.
• Fundraiser for 14-month old Jade Marr who has been diagnosed with neuroblastoma cancer, 4-8 p.m., Elks, Polson. Gluten free stew, $8 per person; $25 per family; free for 3 and younger. Silent auction, kids’ silent auction, quilt raffle.
• Rebecca Lawrence gives a presentation titled, “Whitebark Pine — The Oldest Residents in the Park,” 4 p.m., Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Free. Public invited. Reservations needed. Call 888-5393.
• Pizza supper and benefit auction for Micah Kauffman, age 12, son of Paul and Suzanna Kauffman, who is being treated for Stage Two Lyme disease, 5:30 p.m., West Kootenai Store, 7217 W. Kootenai Road, Rexford. Benefit auction and bake sale, 6:30 p.m. Donations welcome. Call 889-3588 for pick up.
Flathead Cancer Air Masquerade Bash and Bachelor/ette Auction, 5:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Tickets $15, available around the valley and at door. Call 471-5146.
• Boy Scout Troop 1948 Evergreen Haunted House, today and Sunday, Kalispell Moose Lodge, next to Cardinal Hardware, U.S. 2, Evergreen. Elementary kids, 7:30-8:30; junior high and older, 8:30-10 p.m. daily. Admission $3.
Sunday
• Merlot Madness, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dayton Winery, U.S. 93 on Flathead Lake, Dayton. Vertical tasting of three vintages. Free. Public welcome.
• 29th annual Christmas at the Mansion Bazaar, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Conrad Mansion, Woodland Avenue, Kalispell. Admission $5 at door ($2 for children). Call 755-2166.
• Kalispell Elks Lodge, 1820 U.S. 93 S., annual pumpkin carving event, 2 to 4 p.m. Parents, grandparents, kids and grandkids welcome.
First Presbyterian Church free community-wide Trunk-or-Treat, 4-6 p.m., 540 Main St., Kalispell, in the parking lot. Games, haunted house, free pizza. Call 752-7488.
• Boy Scout Troop 1948 Evergreen Haunted House, Kalispell Moose Lodge, next to Cardinal Hardware, U.S. 2, Evergreen. Elementary kids, 7:30-8:30; junior high and older, 8:30-10 p.m. Admission $3.
Monday
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Libby Christian Church, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Free for veterans. Call 283-7000.
• Flathead County Democratic Women meet at 11:30 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Discussion on ballot initiatives. Public invited.
• Flathead County Main Library re-opens after remodeling. Public welcome.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 1-5 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Free for veterans. Call 257-3955 or 752-0786 or walk in.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Columbia Falls School board Policy Committee meets at 6 p.m., followed by board work session at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W.
• Humanities Montana Speakers Bureau presents “This is Montana” with Rick and Susie Graetz, 6:30-8 p.m., FVCC Arts and Technology Building, large community room. Free. Open to public.
Tuesday
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Flathead County Library teen social for grades six to 12, 4-5:30 p.m., main library, Kalispell. Gaming on Wii, free food, candy, zombie movie. Craft is Halloween-o-rama mask making.
• Lakeside Community Council meets 7 p.m., Lakeside Sewer District office, 253 Bierney Creek Road. Open to public.
Wednesday
• Polson businesses invite trick or treaters from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Look for an orange pumpkin on the business door or window.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Wear a costume. Sponsored by Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home.
• The Nurturing Center invites children to trick or treat 2-5 p.m., 146 Third Ave. W. Vote on favorite office space decorations.
Downtown Whitefish trick or treated and ninth annual children’s costume contest, 2:30-5 p.m. Register for costume contest at Park Side booth. Call 862-2652.
• Trick or treating for the kids, 4-6 p.m., Bigfork Village. Call 837-5888.
• Whitefish Assembly harvest party for kids through sixth grade, 4:30-8:30 p.m., 1549 Karrow Ave. Door prizes, games, hayride, maze, bouncy house, face painting and more. Free hot dogs and candy. Free. Non-scary costumes welcome. Call 862-4039.
• Fall Festival with Spook Alley, 5-7 pm., Christ Church Episcopal, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Games, prizes. Come in costume. Bring a can of food for Red Door Pantry.
• FVCC Student Government hosts a free children’s Halloween party, 5-7 p.m., large community room of Arts and Technology Building. All children 4-8 invited. Face painting, games, fortune telling and more. Call Sharon Randolph, 756-3981.
• Salvation Army Harvest-fest Carnival, 6-8 p.m., 110 Bountiful Dr., Kalispell. Games cupcake walk, snack bar. Proceeds from “jail” benefit Youth World Service.
• Whitefish annual adult Halloween costume contest, 6-9 p.m., Seven participating bars. Cash awards. Call Sara, 862-7550 or 270-0972.
• Pumpkin Patch Bash, 6 to 8 p.m., Polson High School gym, for families with children in sixth grade and younger. Free dinner, games, candy, giveaways. Call New Life Christian Center, 883-2447.
• Prestige Assisted Living invites little ones to trick or treat from 6 to 8 p.m., 125 Glenwood Dr., in Kalispell. Call 756-1818.
• AARP-sponsored 90-minute free presentation, “We Need to Talk — Family Conversations with Older Drivers,” 7 p.m., Free for veterans. The Summit, Kalispell. Call 751-4500; preregistration not required.
A look ahead
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 1, Swan Chapel, Swan Lake. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Free for veterans. Call 886-2204.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 1, Yellow Bay Club, Yellow Bay. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Free for veterans. Call 982-3064.
• Nonprofit Development Partnership seminar by program director Ned Cooney on “The Essentials of Board Service: Improving your Skills and Effectiveness as a Board Member,” 5:30-9 p.m. Nov. 1, FVCC. Cost $40 includes dinner. To register, call 756-3832.
• Thimble Club of Trinity Lutheran Church annual bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 2; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 3, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. All handmade articles. Baked goods. Hand waxing and chair massages. Homemade soup and pie luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 2.
• United Way’s Rake Up the Flathead weekend, Nov. 2-3. Volunteers needed to do fall yard work for seniors and the disabled. Call 752-7266.
• Epworth United Methodist Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 3, corner of Second Avenue East and Third Street, across from Hockaday Museum of Art. Goods by local artists and crafts people, decorations, baked goods, silent auction. Coffee and sweet rolls 9-11 a.m. Soup lunch and homemade pies, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 3, The Eagles Lodge, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Free for veterans. Call 752-7265.
• Our Savior’s Lutheran Church annual smorgasbord, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 3. Menu includes turkey and dressing, meat balls, mashed potatoes and grave, baked beans, salads, lefse and Scandinavian treats. $10 adults; $4 children, 7-12; $2, children 3-6; 401 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls.
• North Shore Nordic Club third annual Kick and Glide party, 6-10 p.m. Nov. 3, Rack Shack, 5480 U.S. 93 S., Somers. $10 spaghetti dinner; cash bar. Door prizes, raffle of ski gear, silent auction. Live music by Fetviet Brothers.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 5, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Free for veterans. Call 751-4500.
• Rails to Trails meets at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road. All welcome. Call 257-4486.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 5, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 6, Bigfork Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Free for veterans. Call 837-4157.
• Free Falun Dafa Qigong easy to learn exercise instruction for all ages at noon Nov. 7 and 21, Flathead County Library community room, Kalispell. Call Katherine, 257-9798.
• Glacier Stamp Club meets 6:30 p.m., Nov. 7, downstairs meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Visitors welcome. Call Gail, 752-6110.
• AARP Driver Safety class, noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 8, Risen Christ Parish, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Free for veterans. Call 752-4219 or 752-0786.
• Kalispell Chamber of Commerce 108th annual banquet and auction, Nov. 8, Hilton Garden Inn. Cocktail hour 5 p.m.; dinner 6:30 p.m., live auction 7:30 p.m. Live music by FVCC Jazz Band. Great Chief, Business Man and Woman of the Year announced. Tickets $75. Call Diane, 758-2803.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 9, Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Free for veterans. Call 257-3955 or 752-0786.
• Veterans Day Remembrance, 2:15 p.m., Nov. 9, Lakeside Elementary School gym. Arrive by 2 p.m. Veterans encouraged to wear uniforms. Call Judy, 857-3531; or 844-2208.
• Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation Voices of the Wilderness art exhibit and silent auction, 7 p.m. Nov. 9, Alpine Ballroom, 333 Main St., Kalispell. Tickets $20. Optional dinner at Split Rock Cafe, $20. Guest speaker is author and wildlife biologist Doug Chadwick. Go to www.bmwf.org for tickets or at door. Space limited.
• Fourth annual Whitefish Mountain Films presents “Superheroes of Stoke,” 7 p.m. Nov. 9, Bierstube, Whitefish Mountain Resort. Tickets $12, at The White Room.; 5 p.m.
• KRMC Diabetes Care and Prevention Center hosts a Diabetes Day Health Fair, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 10, KRMC Buffalo Hill Conference Center. Free screenings, exhibits, informational talks. Tailgate lunch follows. Public invited. Call 751-5454 to register.
• St. Richard’s Catholic Church annual bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10, Columbia Falls. Crafts, homemade baked goods, Christmas store, religious articles, raffle table, money raffle, face painting. Homemade soup, sandwiches and pie lunch served.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 10, Snappy Sport Senter, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Free for veterans. Call 752-0786.
• Bethany Lutheran Church 92 annual lutefisk dinner, 3-8 p.m. Nov. 10, 8559 Montana 35, Bigfork. Menu also includes ham, Swedish meatballs, lefse and Scandinavian cookies. Cost $15 adults; $5, children under 10. Call 837-4387.
• Fourth annual Whitefish Mountain Films presents an evening of outdoor adventure short films, 5 p.m. Nov. 10, O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. $5 donation to Whitefish Trails.
• Veterans Day concert featuring BrassWerks, 2-4 p.m. Nov. 11, Flathead High School. First 220 veterans admitted free.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 12, Troy United Methodist Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Free for veterans. Call 293-0100.
• Free memory screening and health resources fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 13, Sykes’ Restaurant, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Appointments available. Call 752-5821. Walk-ins welcome.
• Internationally known author and filmmaker Jackson Katz gives a multi-media presentation on his work in gender violence prevention education, 11:30 a.m. Nov. 13, Johnny Arlee/Victor Charlo Theater, Salish Kootenai College, Pablo. Light lunch served at 11 a.m. Public invited.
• Fulbright scholar-in-residence Karl Leonard presents the second in a three-part series on New Zealand’s Maori people, 6 p.m. Nov. 13, room 144, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Open to public. Call 756-3945.
• Evergreen School board meets 6:30 p.m., Nov. 13, administration boardroom.
• North Valley Patient Advocate group presents a free diabetes workshop. 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Professional Office Building, 711 13th St. E., Whitefish. Speakers include dietitian and nurse Carrie Archibald, pharmacist Darlene Bestwick and caregiver Myrt Webb. RSVP, 863-3630.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Nov. 13, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14, Mission Valley Senior Center, Ronan. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Free for veterans. Call 636-2371.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Eureka High School. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Free for veterans. Call 293-6344.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10:30 a.m., Nov. 15, Linderman School. Call 257-1857.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 15, VFW Post 2252, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Free for veterans. Call 752-2611 or 752-0786.
• Teen social for grades six to 12, 4-5:30 p.m., Nov. 15, Main Library, Kalispell. Gaming, free food. Craft is making origami lanterns.
• Friendship Force of the Flathead Valley meets Nov. 15, Vista Linda, Somers. Refreshments, 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m. All interested in travel and meeting people from other countries invited. For reservations, call Lavonne Larson, 756-7082.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 15, basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call 881-4288 (leave a message).
• Northwest Montana Retired Educators meets at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 16, Vista Linda, Somers. Ruth Pomeroy with Flathead Council on Aging will talk about fraud and identity theft. All retired school personnel welcome. Call 752-2955.
• AARP Driver Safety class, noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 16, All Saints Episcopal Church, Columbia Falls. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Free for veterans. Call 751-4500.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 17, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Free for veterans. Call 751-4500.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 17, Moose Lodge, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Free for veterans. Call 752-4038 or 752-0786.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 19, Libby Christian Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Free for veterans. Call 751-4500.
• Retired and Seniors Volunteers Program Advisory Council meets 9:15 a.m., Nov. 21, Heritage Place, east wing solarium, 171 Heritage Way, Kalispell.
• City of the North Christmas Parade and tree lighting, 6 p.m. Nov. 23, Main Street, Kalispell.
• AARP Driver Safety class, noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 26, North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Free for veterans. Call 892-4087.
•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Nov. 28, Professional Office Building, 711 13th St. E., Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.
• Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m. Nov. 29, Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish or pay $3. Bingo. All area seniors 55 and older welcome. Call 257-1598.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 3, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Fulbright scholar-in-residence Karl Leonard presents the third in a three-part series on New Zealand’s Maori people, 6 p.m. Dec. 11, room 144, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Open to public. Call 756-3945.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 8:30 a.m., Dec. 20, conference room, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Dec. 26, Professional Office Building, 711 13th St. E.,Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council and Management board meet 10:30 a.m., Jan. 17, conference room, Linderman School, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Creston Fire Department offers a CPR class 6-10 p.m. Nov. 13 at the fire station, 4498 Montana 35, Kalispell. $15 reservation fee. Call Gloria Graves, 250-4655.
• Creston Fire Department monthly potluck, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at the fire station, 4498 Montana 35, Kalispell. Public invited. Bring a dish to share. Call Gloria Graves, 250-4655.
• Flathead County Republican Women Extravaganza, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Amateur and professional categories. Admission $20 includes buffet luncheon, desserts, raffles. Call Toot Sward, 837-7283; or Lois Lauman, 857-3512.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10:30 a.m., Feb. 21, conference room, Linderman School, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10:30 a.m., March 21, conference room, Linderman School, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council and Management board meet 10:30 a.m., April 18, conference room, Linderman School, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10:30 a.m., May 16, conference room, Linderman School, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 8:30 a.m., June 13, conference room, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.