Daybook
Today
• Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. Social time, 11:30 a.m. Speaker is Clark Wheeler with the Operation Lifesaver program. For reservations, call Bill Driver, 837-2744.
• Red Cross blood drives: noon to 3:15 p.m. Insured Titles, blood mobile; 1-4:30 p.m. Straight Blast Gym.
• Free introductory talk for upcoming Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course, noon to 2 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Call Michelle Richards, 261-4112.
• Family Friendly Flathead Bargains in the Gym garage sale and flea market fundraiser, 1-5 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 305 E. Evergreen Drive. Concessions available.
• Flathead Valley Genealogical Society meets at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1380 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Business meeting 6:30 p.m. Program titled, “Learn the Ins and Outs of Heritage Quest,” at 7 p.m. Free. Open to public. Call Lynne Bradley, 756-9245.
Saturday
• Free Dental Day, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Drs. Tom Pittaway, John Pittaway and David Weber, Plaza West, office, Kalispell. Cleanings, fillings, extractions, emergency care. Patients will be seen first-come, first-served. No appointments.
• Young Eagles Day, 9-11 a.m., Polson Airport. All kids ages 8 to 17 get a free airplane ride with parental permission. Coffee, donuts and juice provided. Call Bud Radtke, 883-1245 or Mauri Morin, 249-2250.
• Brian Baxter instructs a class on “Reading Maps, Compass, Tracks and Sign,” 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Snappy Sport Senter, Kalispell. Field session included. An $8 lab fee covers cost of one topographical map. To register, call Amy Robinson, field director of Montana Wildlife Association, 406-730-2006.
• Family Friendly Flathead Bargains in the Gym garage sale and flea market fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 305 E. Evergreen Drive. Concessions available.
• Columbia Falls Women’s Connection’s “Make It, Bake It, Sew It, Grow It” annual fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., North Valley Community Room, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Home canned jams, homebaked goods, Lunch available for order and delivery. Call 892-5990.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Harley-Davidson, Kalispell. Sponsored by H.O.G.
• 25th annual Tamarack Time! 1-4 p.m., Bigfork. Tastings on Electric Avenue, family fun, pumpkin carving, mini golf, face painting, music. Cider pressing at Mosaic Restaurant. Fashion show, 2 p.m., The Mountaineer. Pink Power Mini-Golf tourney, 3 p.m.
• Dedication of four new benches to complete plan of the Community Spirit Monument, 2-4 p.m., Woodland Park, Kalispell. Music, presentations from local officials. Public invited. Coffee provided. Bring chairs and picnic lunch. Call Ina Albert, 863-2333.
• Third annual Northern Rockies Avalanche Safety Workshop, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Guest speakers, avalanche experts. Preregistration $20; or $25 at door; www.avalanchesafetyworkshop.com
• Alpine Artisans’ Tour of the Arts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday. Self-guided tour of 12 artist studios, galleries and museums in Seeley, Swan and Blackfoot Valley. Call (406)677-0717.
• Whitefish Fire Department open house, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 275 Flathead Ave. Hot dogs, police and fire station tours, fire and rescue equipment displays, live music. All welcome. Call 863-2483.
• American Red Cross blood drive and chili feed, 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Glacier Harley Davidson, 2480 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. To pre-register to donate blood, call Vickie, 406-854-2323 or 206-963-1650. Chili is $2 a bowl with all proceeds benefiting local Toys for Tots.
• Canine Fun Days, today and Sunday, West Side Bypass Trail, north of Seeley Lake. Dog sledding, skijoring, bikejoring, canicross, scootering. Call 406-881-2909 or 406-677-3141.
• Flathead Area Secular Humanist Association “Ask an Atheist” public forum, 7 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Discussion on atheism, separation of church and state and other topics. Open to public. Free. Call Richard Wackrow, 862-7828.
Sunday
• Alpine Artisans’ Tour of the Arts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Self-guided tour of 12 artist studios, galleries and museums in Seeley, Swan and Blackfoot Valley. Call (406)677-0717.
• Third annual Whitefish Legacy Run, Stillwater Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Family fun run and trail runs from 1.5 mile to 20K starting at 10 a.m. Celebration, lunch and awards at noon. Call 862-3880.
• Flathead Shelter Friends Shelter Shuffle 1-mile family fun walk, Woodland Park Pavilion, Kalispell. Registration 11 a.m.; walk begins 1 p.m. Fee $10; children under 10, free. Leashed dogs welcome. Food, music, prizes, facepainting, bounce house. Benefit for Flathead County Animal Shelter.
• Canine Fun Days continues, West Side Bypass Trail, north of Seeley Lake. Dog sledding, skijoring, bikejoring, canicross, scootering. Call 406-881-2909 or 406-677-3141.
Monday
• Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meet for lunch at noon at Cate Webber’s home. Program on King’s Mountain. To carpool, meet at Smith’s at 11:30 a.m. Call Jan Olson, 837-4732.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Topic is concentration difficulties and therapeutic treatments for focusing attention. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Refreshments. Call Sue, 756-4725.
• Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m., in the United Way conference room, Gateway Community Center, U.S. 2 West, Kalispell. Dale Becker of Polson will describe efforts to return trumpeter swans to Flathead Indian Reservation. Enter from west side of building. Free. All welcome.
• Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W.
Tuesday
• Flathead Agricultural Forum, 8 a.m., Expo Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Full-day discussion of future of farming in Flathead Valley. Guest speakers. Lunch included. Free. Public invited. Call Mark Schiltz, Montana Land Reliance, 837-2178.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Polson Area Senior Center $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members). Call 883-4735.
• Kalispell Public Schools Policy and Communications Committee meets 8:30 a.m., administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Randy Winter, service officer for Montana Veterans Affairs Division, will be available to veterans and their dependents, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and Oct. 16, Montana Veterans Home, Columbia Falls.
• Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet lunch and live and silent auctions for holiday gift giving, 11:30 a.m., meeting room of church across from Russell School, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Speaker is Pauletta Staley, director of Stonecroft Ministries. Cost $8 per person. Call Jan, 212-3763, or Rosainne, 257-8098 for lunch and free child-care reservations.
• Red Cross blood drives: 1-5 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 2-5 p.m. Lakeside QRU.
• Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road.
• Creston Fire Department sixth annual Soup for Supper, 3:30-7 p.m., Creston Fire Station, 4498 Montana 35, Kalispell. Twelve soups, salad, roll, dessert. Homemade pie, quilt raffle. Donations go toward completing Lake Blaine Training Center. Public invited. Call Gloria Graves, 250-4655.
• Reception to meet new medical staff, 4-6 p.m. Oct. 15, Valley Cafe, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. Refreshments. Ribbon cutting of new surgery suite, 4 p.m. Tours 5-7 p.m.
• Discovery Developmental Center time capsule celebration, 4:30-6:30 p.m., in the north yard, 75 Glenwood Dr., Kalispell. Public invited. Simple dinner follows. Call 756-7295.
• Eidsvold Lutheran Church Oktoberfest, 5-7 p.m., Vista Linda, 240 Boon Road, Somers. German-style entrees and side dishes. Adults $10; children 5-10 years old, $5; 4 and under, free. Proceeds benefit West Shore Food Bank.
• Think Pink event fundraiser, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Amore Salon and Spa, 35 Fifth Ave. W., Kalispell. Salon and spa treatments, complimentary food. $7 at door. Donations benefit local cancer patients. Call 755-5513.
• Somers School Board meets for a work session, followed by a regular board meeting, 6 p.m. Somers Middle School.
• Author and FVCC Continuing Education instructor Sharon Randolph gives a lecture titled “Glacier National Park: Embracing the Unknown by Foot, Horse, Rail and Auto,” 6:30-8 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public invited. Call 756-3837.
• Flathead Democrats meet at 6:30 p.m., Swan Valley Community Hall, Montana 83 (across from Echo Lake Cafe). The Rev. Bradley Wirth and Rabbi Allen Secher discuss religion and politics. Bring wine, cheese, chocolate or a $5 donation for potluck snacks. Business meeting follows.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Marion Fire District board special meeting, 7 p.m., Marion Community Center, 180 Gopher Lane.
• 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
• Randy Winter, service officer for Montana Veterans Affairs Division, will be available to veterans and their dependents, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Montana Veterans Home, Columbia Falls.
• Alpine Weavers and Spinners Guild meets 10:30 a.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Kalispell. Teresa Knutson presents “Basics of Color.” Bring a photo or magazine illustration with colors you like and a sack lunch. Beverages and dessert provided. All interested welcome.
• Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Tea Kettle Community Hall, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Speaker is Paulette Staley of Boise, Idaho, director of Stonecroft Ministries. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Applied Materials.
• Family Matters Support Network for those who have loved ones experiencing memory loss meets 6 p.m., The Springs at Whitefish, 1001 River Lakes Pkwy. Call Ashley Samples, 261-1471.
• Affordable Care Act Forum, Late Louie Caye Building, Salish Kootenai College, Pablo. Social 6:30 p.m. program 7 p.m. Representatives from Montana State Auditors Office, St. Joseph Medical Center and St. Luke Community Health Care will be present. Public welcome.
Thursday
• Red Cross blood drive, 11:30-5:30 p.m., Libby VFW.
• ObamaCare Update with speakers Rep. Scott Reichner and Jim Oliverson, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Hilton Homewood Suites, 195 Hutton Ranch Road, Kalispell. Pre-order ham or turkey lunch, $7. RSVP by Oct. 15, to 257-4555. Open to public.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 1-5 p.m., Yellow Bay Club, mile marker 18 on Montana 35. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members). Call 982-3064.
• Opening reception for new exhibit, “Paul Tunkis: The Uncommon Eye — Impressions of a Montana Outdoorsman,” 5-7 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free. Public invited.
• Evergreen Chamber of Commerce Energizer, 5-6:30 p.m., Flathead Electric community room. Food, beverages, door prizes. Membership meeting follows at 6:30 p.m. Speaker is Flathead Planning and Zoning Director B.J. Grieve Call 885-1212.
A look ahead
• Red Cross blood drives Oct. 18; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. KRMC.
• Joe Coco offers a WealthMasters finance course based on biblical principles, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 18; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19, First Baptist Church of Whitefish, 6232 U.S. 93 S. Cost $15. Call Linda Coco, 862-2288 to register.
• Brian Baxter instructs a class on “Reading Maps, Compass, Tracks and Sign,” 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Libby High School. Field session included. An $8 lab fee covers cost of one topographical map. To register, call Amy Robinson, field director of Montana Wildlife Association, 406-730-2006.
• Mission Mountain Winery free pinot noir vertical tasting 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 19, 82420 U.S. 93 S., Dayton. All welcome.
• Flathead Valley Buddy Walk, Oct. 19, Woodland Park, Kalispell. Registration at noon; walk starts 1 p.m., followed by food, games, face painting and chair massage. Sponsors needed to support walk’s goals of advocacy and education for Down Syndrome.
• Columbia Falls United Methodist Church annual harvest dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 19, 117 Second St. W. Turkey with all trimmings, homemade pies. Free will donation accepted. Call 892-5811.
• Wilderness Medicine 101 course, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 20, Libby High School taught by Longleaf Wilderness Medicine. Free. To register, call Amy Robinson, field director of Montana Wildlife Association, 406-730-2006.
• Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon Oct. 21, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Jim Lynch, former Director of Transportation, will discuss proposed expansion of Kalispell City Airport. Optional buffet lunch, $11. Call Jane Bennett. 250-5316.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 21, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Lake County Democrats fall fundraiser, 6 p.m. Oct. 21, Mission Mountain Country Club, Round Butte Road, Ronan. Gov. Steve Bullock is guest speaker. Meat or vegetarian lasagna dinner, cash bar. Cost $25 per person. Call Caryn Kallay, 406-274-2174; or Craig McClure, 406-599-4087.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 22, Eureka Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board work session 6 p.m. Oct. 22, Kalispell Middle School.
• Flathead County Library System board meets at 9 a.m., Oct. 23, Columbia Falls City Hall. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 23, Valley Ford.
• Frontier Hospice offers a free program titled, “Improving Care for Veterans Facing Illness and Death,” 2-5 p.m. Oct. 24, Montana Veterans Home, Columbia Falls. Public invited. To register, call Lois Wagner, 871-3767.
• Whitefish 2020 Plan public workshop, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 24, Whitefish City Council Chambers. Open to public. Call Chamber Director Kevin Gartland, 862-3501.
• Marion Fire District board meets 7 p.m. Oct. 24, Marion Community Center, 180 Gopher Lane. Open to public.
• Christmas at the Mansion, Oct. 25-27, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell. Preview party 7-9 p.m. Oct. 25. Champagne and appetizers, music. Tickets $45 ($40 for members). Holiday bazaar, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 26, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27. Tickets $5 per person, $2 per child. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 26, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members). Walk-ins welcome. Call 751-4500.
• Live Locally 5K Run/Walk, 10 a.m. Oct. 26, HealthCare Plus, 1 Seventh Ave. E., Polson. Race day registration available at 9 a.m. Free spaghetti lunch. Proceeds benefit Polson Youth Soccer Association. Call 260-1476 or 261-2761.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. Oct. 26, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Family Friendly Flathead Great Pumpkin Carnival and costume contest, noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 26, The Gym, 305 E. Evergreen Drive. Pumpkin baking contest, games, bounce house, pumpkin pie eating contest. Teen Halloween Masquerade, 7-9 p.m. Free admission with donation of food for Christmas dinner.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 28, Libby Christian Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members). Call (406) 283-7000.
• AARP Driver Safety class, noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 28, North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members). Call 892-4087.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 28, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Flathead High School.
• Wellness Education Center free movie night presents “Food Matters,” 6:40 p.m., Oct. 29, 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Free healthy potluck follows. All welcome. Call 755-8423.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 30. John Paul II Catholic Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members). Call 837-4846.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 30, City of Kalispell Council Chambers.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 31, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home.
• Faith Alliance Church fall harvest festival, 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31, 348 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Food and games. Public invited. Call 257-9199.
• Trinity Lutheran Church Thimble Club annual bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. All handmade articles, baked goods. Homemade soup, pies, rolls and beverage lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday.
• Whitefish Women of the Moose pre-Christmas crafts and products bazaar, starting at 10 a.m., Nov. 2, Whitefish Moose Lodge. Lunch, baked goods and $25 table rentals available. Public welcome. Call 862-3943.
• Glacier Stamp Club meets 7 p.m., Nov. 4, downstairs meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Visitors welcome. Call 752-6110.
• Randy Winter, service officer for Montana Veterans Affairs Division, will be available to veterans and their dependents, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Nov. 5, Troy Senior Center; 1:30-4 p.m. Libby Senior Center.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 5, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Big Mountain Ski Club annual ski sale and swap 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 9, The WAVE, Whitefish. Bring consignment items from 1-7 p.m. Nov. 8. Call Sue Moll, 862-6635.
• Fifth annual Whitefish Mountain Films events: 7 p.m. Nov. 8, Eagles, 37 First St W., Kalispell; 6 p.m. Nov. 20, O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Tickets $12 per night or $20 for both nights, available at Jersey Boys Pizza, Whitefish; Flathead Beacon, Kalispell; Outside Media, Columbia Falls.
• Mental health first aid class, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Sykes’, Kalispell. Sponsored by NAMI Flathead and Local Advisory Council. Cost $15 for materials. Call 253-7880.
• St. Richard’s Catholic Church annual bazaar 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 9, Columbia Falls. Crafts, Christmas store, raffle table, face painting. Money raffle. Need not be present to win. Homemade soup lunch.
• Fee-free holiday to Glacier Park Nov. 9-11 for all veterans in honor of Veterans Day weekend.
• Randy Winter, service officer for Montana Veterans Affairs Division, will be available to veterans and their dependents, 10 a.m. to noon, Nov. 12, North Lincoln County Annex, Eureka.
• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Nov. 13, The Summit, Kalispell. Paul Carpenter will talk about biking in Hungary. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Leah Levitt, 892-6105 or 261-6874.
• Randy Winter, service officer for Montana Veterans Affairs Division, will be available to veterans and their dependents, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 19-20, Montana Veterans Home, Columbia Falls.
• Teen social for grades 6-12, 4-5:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Food, Wii gaming. Craft theme is “Sharpie mugs.” Free.
• Wellness Education Center free movie night presents “Genetic Roulette,” 6:40 p.m., Nov. 26, 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Free healthy potluck follows. All welcome. Call 755-8423.
• Randy Winter, service officer for Montana Veterans Affairs Division, will be available to veterans and their dependents, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Dec. 3, Troy Senior Center; 1:30-4 p.m. Libby Senior Center.
• Randy Winter, service officer for Montana Veterans Affairs Division, will be available to veterans and their dependents, 10 a.m. to noon, Dec. 10, North Lincoln County Annex, Eureka.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 3, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Dec. 11, The Summit, Kalispell. Bree Fuqua will talk about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail this past summer. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Leah Levitt, 892-6105 or 261-6874.
• Wreaths Across America ceremony, 10 a.m. Dec. 14, Montana Veterans Home, Columbia Falls. Wreaths available for $15 each and will be place on veterans graves at the cemetery.
• Randy Winter, service officer for Montana Veterans Affairs Division, will be available to veterans and their dependents, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 17-18, Montana Veterans Home, Columbia Falls.
• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Jan. 8, The Summit, Kalispell. Leah Levitt will talk about some of her Montana hikes last summer. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Levitt, 892-6105 or 261-6874.
• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Feb. 12, The Summit, Kalispell. Mitchell Leu will talk about his Missouri River float trip. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Leah Levitt, 892-6105 or 261-6874.