Daybook
Today
• Viljoya Independent Living annual open house and huckleberry pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 119 Fifth Ave. W., Kalispell. Call 755-2287.
• Ronan Area Chamber fourth annual Harvest Fest, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ronan Visitor Center, U.S. 93. Chili cook-off; food and craft vendors; kids’ games; largest pumpkin, scarecrow and straw bale decorating contests. Call (406) 676-8300.
• Humane Society of Northwest Montana Thrift Store grand opening, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 2165 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell, at West Evergreen Drive in the East Side Landing Retail Center. Tax-deductible donations and volunteers needed. Call 752-7297.
• Flathead County Animal Advisory Committee meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sept. 15, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
• Montana Dahlia Society 24 annual flower show today and Sunday, Kalispell Center Mall. Call Kathy David, 253-4929.
• Fresh Life Radio’s Huckleberry 100 Downtown Festival 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Depot Park, Kalispell. Huckleberry pancake breakfast, 8-10 a.m. Proceeds benefit Kalispell Firefighters Association. Activities for children ages 2 to 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your own trike or bike for kid-sized bike race. Live music through day. Local food vendors. Olympic gold medalist Steve Hegg meet and greet at noon. Call 257-3339.
• Lighthouse Christian Home eighth annual Harvest Festival fundraiser, noon to 5 p.m., 384 Somers Road, Kalispell. Hay and horseback rides, cow chip bingo, games, face painting, bake sale and more. Raffles for pig, quilt and gift basket. Call 857-3276.
• Flathead Combined Training Association Horse Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday, Herron Park, Kalispell. Dressage, jumping. Spectators welcome.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Car wash fundraiser for A Ray of Hope homeless shelter, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kmart parking lots, Evergreen.
• Hockaday Museum of Art Local Color Studio Tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday. Visit working local artists around the Flathead Valley. Free. Call 755-5268.
• Mission Valley Animal Shelter Doggy Wash fundraiser, 11 a.m., First Interstate Bank parking lot, Polson. Bring your dog and camera. Shelter will provide tubs, hoses, shampoo, towels and brushes. Full-service food truck. Discounted microchipping. Call 883-5312.
• Fifth annual Autism Walk, noon, Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Registration, 11 a.m. One-mile fun walk around paved path. All ages welcome. Free T-shirt to those who raise at least $50 in pledges. Call 257-8758.
• Weight Watchers open house noon to 2 p.m., 284 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Prizes, refreshments. Food drive for Flathead Food Bank. Bring a nonperishable food item.
• Mountain Brook Community Library pie and ice cream social, barbecue and silent auction, 5-8 p.m., 2353 Foothill Road, Kalispell. Gourmet wood-fired burgers. Live music by The Swan Jammers.
• Flathead County Democratic Party Harvest Dinner and silent auction, 6-9 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building. Gubernatorial Steve Bullock is the guest speaker. Tickets $20 in advance or $25 at the door; call Nancy Fenner at 752-0298.
Sunday
• Flathead Combined Training Association Horse Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Herron Park, Kalispell. Dressage, jumping. Spectators welcome.
• American Legion District 4 fall meeting, Polson VFW Hall, 10 a.m. Sept. 16. Registration 8:30-9:45 a.m. $15; includes lunch. Speaker is newly elected national commander James E. Koutz.
• Hockaday Museum of Art Local Color Studio Tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit working local artists around the Flathead Valley. Free. Call 755-5268.
• Montana Dahlia Society 24 annual flower show today and Sunday, Kalispell Center Mall. Call Kathy David, 253-4929.
• Seventh annual Oktoberfest, 1-4 p.m., Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. German food, beer and wine. Music by Don Lawrence and the Bavarian Echoes. Door prizes, raffles. Adults, $20; children 5-13, $5, under 5, free. Tickets available, at Center, Whitefish Chamber, Kalispell, Whitefish and North Valley Senior Centers, or at door. Call 862-4923.
• Gateway to Glacier Trail Wine, Cheese and Chocolate fundraising event, 2-6 p.m., Heaven’s Peak Lodge, West Glacier. Door prizes, raffles. Cost $25.
Monday
• Due to construction, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, traffic will be slowed at intersection of Conway Drive and Claremont today through Wednesday. Flaggers will be present. Emergency Room access will be via detour. Call Swank Enterprises, 752-5411.
• Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Rick Hill and Jon Sonju, Republican candidates for governor and lieutenant governor have been invited to speak. All welcome. Call Jane Bennett, 250-5316.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Flathead Republican Headquarters celebrates Constitution Day, 3:30 p.m. 115 S. Main St., Kalispell. A presentation of the Constitution will be made and free copies distributed.
• Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets 7 p.m.
Tuesday
• Due to construction, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, traffic will be slowed at intersection of Conway Drive and Claremont today and Wednesday. Flaggers will be present. Emergency Room access will be via detour. Call Swank Enterprises, 752-5411.
• Flathead County Library System board study session at 10 a.m. to consider library services in greater Columbia Falls area, 10 a.m., Jane Lopp and Associates office, 295 Third Ave. EN, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
• Randy Winter, service officer for Montana Veterans Affairs Division will be available to veterans and their independents, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and Sept. 19, Montana Veterans Home, Columbia Falls.
• Kalispell Chamber of Commerce luncheon and candidate forum, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. State and Flathead County candidates will speak. Option lunch, $18. Public invited. Reservations requested by Sept. 14. Call 758-2803.
• History of Whitefish program series, 12:30 p.m., Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. Walter Sayre presents a program about the Great Depression. Audience stories and photos welcome. Call 862-4923.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
• Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road.
• Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., Glacier Park International Airport board room.
• Solar hot water workshop, 6-8:30 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Learn about costs, systems and financial incentives. Free. Bring brown bag dinner. Public invited. Pre-registration required by Sept. 17. Call MSU extension agent Susan Bilo, 406-994-2225.
• Flathead Valley Amateur Radio Club and Amateur Radio Emergency Services meet third Tuesday of every month, 6-9 p.m., Flathead County Search and Rescue headquarters, 525 Three Mile Drive, Kalispell. Visitors welcome.
• Somers School board meets at 6 p.m. Somers Middle School.
• FVCC social science instructor E.B. Eiselein gives a free lecture about traveling in Ireland, 6:30-7:30 p.m. room 144, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Public invited. Call 7556-3832.
• Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., school library.
• Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 7 p.m. school library. Public welcome.
Wednesday
• Due to construction, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, traffic will be slowed at intersection of Conway Drive and Claremont. Flaggers will be present. Emergency Room access will be via detour. Call Swank Enterprises, 752-5411.
• Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.
• Retired and Seniors Volunteers Program Advisory Council meets 9:15 a.m., Heritage Place, east wing solarium, 171 Heritage Way, Kalispell.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., (first and third Wednesdays of month) Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Today’s topic: “Getting to Know You.” Oct. 3 topic: “How to Get it All Done.” Pre-school child care provided. Call Marlo Lancaster, 260-2417.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kalispell Elks.
• Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Tea Kettle Community Hall, Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Irene Zuehlsdorff will talk about African Market baskets and fair trade items. Speaker is Cathy Bourne. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
• Community Night 6-9 p.m., The Raven, Woods Bay. Meat and meatless lasagna dinner $15, with $13 benefiting Bigfork High School soccer program. Discounted beer, wine and margaritas.
• Evergreen Fire District board meets 7 p.m., Evergreen Fire Hall, 2236 U.S. 2 E.
Thursday
• Flathead County Library System and Library Foundation boards joint meeting, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lone Pine Community Meeting Room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., The Wave, Whitefish.
• Teen social for grades six to 12, 4-5:30 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Wii gaming, crafts, free food. Theme is “Fairyland in a Jar.” Create a mini-fantasyscape for locker or bedroom.
• Evergreen Chamber of Commerce meets 6 p.m., Evergreen Fire Station.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meet at 7 p.m., basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call 881-4288 (leave a message).
Friday
• 12th annual Everything Sale for refugee aid, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sept. 22,1045 E. Fourth St., Whitefish. Proceeds to Doctors without Borders and The International Rescue Committee. Donations of sale items needed. Call 862-1629.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Speaker is Carl Graham, president of Montana Policy Institute. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• Two Rivers Aikido/Kalispell Zen Center, open house and peace gathering, 5-8 p.m., 220 First Ave. E., Kalispell.
• American Red Cross offers a free overview of its disaster services, 5:30-9 p.m., Red Cross office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. To register, call 1-800-ARC-MONT.
• Unveiling of Windows on Whitefish mosaic art project, 6 p.m., Stumptown Art Studio, 145 Central Ave., Whitefish. Public invited. Call Melanie Drown, 862-5929 or Susan Fletcher, 260-2021.
• Friends of the Flathead County Libraries annual book sale, today through Sept. 23, Kalispell Center Mall. Books, CDs, audio and video tapes, records. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
A look ahead
• 12th annual Everything Sale for refugee aid, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 22,1045 E. Fourth St., Whitefish. Proceeds to Doctors without Borders and The International Rescue Committee. Donations of sale items needed. Call 862-1629.
• Flathead Lutherans for Life rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 22, Faith Lutheran Church, 405 Liberty St., Kalispell. Proceeds benefit Hope Pregnancy Ministries. Call 756-8344.
• Project Appleseed traditional marksmanship family event, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 22-23, North Valley Sportsman’s Club off of North Fork Road, Columbia Falls. Learn safe firearm handling; improve skills. Must supply own rifles and ammunition. Preregister online at appleseedusa.org
• Polson Shooting Range open house 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 22, 38386 Kerr Dam Road. Tour improved facility. Sight in rifles for free. Range officer and vendors on hand. Hamburger and hot dog lunch served.
• Flathead Audubon’s annual Owen Sowerine Work Day, 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 22. Meet at Montessori School, 349 Willow Glen Dr., Kalispell. Bring pruners, digging and fencing tools if you have them. Wear work gloves and clothing. Refreshments available. Everyone welcome. Call Richard Kuhl, 257-5793.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 22, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Friends of the Flathead County Libraries annual book sale, Sept. 22 and 23, Kalispell Center Mall. Books, CDs, audio and video tapes, records. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
• Flathead Valley Duplicate Bridge Club hosts a regional tournament starting 7 p.m. Sept. 24 through Sept. 30, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Open to players of all skill levels. For a partner, call Linda Petersen, 862-3201 or 261-1047. For information, call Jim Swab, 250-4745; or Fred Stewart, 756-1945.
• AARP Driver Safety classes Sept. 24: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Troy United Methodist Church, Troy. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Libby Christian Church. Call 283-7000.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. Sept. 24, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Beth Dunagan presents a program about her 15 summers working at Sperry Chalet in Glacier Park beginning in 1954, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 24, Whitefish Community Library. Call 249-7495.
• Kalispell Public Schools Public Relations and Policy Committee meets 7:30 a.m. Sept. 25, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 25, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Polson.
• City of Kalispell Impact Advisory Committee meets 4 p.m., Sept. 25, City Hall, 201 First Ave. E.
• Kalispell Public Schools school board work session, 6 p.m. Sept. 25, Kalispell Middle School, 205 Northwest Lane.