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Today, Oct. 22
• ImagineIF Libraries board meets 9 a.m., Columbia Falls City Hall, 130 Sixth St. W. Contact Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 3:30 p.m., Flathead Electric.
• Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and Kimber present the Hunting Film Tour at Casey's Pub and Grill in Whitefish. Doors open at 6 p.m. Raffle. Tickets $12 in advance and $15 at the door; available at Sportsman & Ski Haus (Kalispell and Whitefish), Casey's and huntingfilmtour.com.
Thursday
• Savvy Social Security Seminar, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. What baby boomers need to know to maximize retirement income. Free. Call Kim Taylor, 752-7232.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board Technology Committee meets 8:30-10 a.m., administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10 a.m., conference room, Linderman School, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Communities.
• AARP Smart Driver Safety class, 1-5 p.m., Yellow Bay Club, mile marker 18 on Montana 35. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 982-3064.
• Chili feed fundraiser for Bigfork Museum of Art and History, 5-8 p.m., Swan River Hall, corner of Swan River Road and Montana 83. Music, raffles. To go orders available; call 837-6927. $15 per person; $8 children under 10. Tickets at museum’s gift shop.
• Glacial Forum presents Charlie Kirk, founder/executive director of Turning Point USA speaking on the topic, “The Leaders of Tomorrow Must Be Won Today,” 6-8 p.m., Crossroads Church, Bigfork. Reserved seats $20, $5 for 18 years old and younger; limited seating. Raffle. For tickets, call Kevin Moore, 406-250-4997.
• Pete Seeger musical tribute, 7 p.m., Glacier Arts Academy, KM Building, Kalispell. Grin & Bear It String Clan, Dave Streeter and Bill Rossiter perform. Free admission; donation accepted. Call Margie, 257-4995.
Friday
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m. , Red Lion Inn, Kalispell. Panel discussion on natural resource development in Montana. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• Northwest Montana Retired Educators meet at noon, Vista Linda Restaurant, Somers. Turkey ham dinner served. JoLynn Yenne will talk about women’s rights. Call Donna Mast, 862-6999.
• Big Arm Association potluck, 6 p.m., Big Arm School. Bring a dish to share. Byron Crow will give a talk at 7 p.m. on “Raptors — Our Neighbors Around the Lake and What They Tell Us.” Call Nancy Foster, 849-5064.
• West Glacier Elementary hosts Missoula Children’s Theater in a performance of “The Wizard of Oz,” 6 p.m.
• Warren Miller’s film showing, “No Turning Back” today and Oct. 25, O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Selected shorts 6:30 p.m.; main film 7:30 p.m. Snacks, beverages, door prizes. Admission $15 adults; $10 ages 17 and under, available at Sportsman Ski Haus in Kalispell and Whitefish; Great Northern Cycle and Ski and Whiteroom in Whitefish; and at door. Fundraiser for Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation.
• 15th annual Flathead Gospel Music Festival, 7 p.m., Canvas Church, 255 Summit Ridge Dr., Kalispell (formerly Christian Center). No tickets required; an offering will be accepted.
• Whitefish Wolverines hockey team compete with Missoula Maulers, 7 p.m. today and Saturday, Stumptown Ice Den. Wear pink in honor or Breast Cancer Awareness weekend for $5 donation and entry to game.
Saturday
• Columbia Falls Women’s Connection annual Make It, Bake It, Sew It, Grow It, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., North Valley Hospital Community Room, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Homemade soup and bread luncheon with donation. Call 892-5990.
• Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25, Smith Valley Fire Station, 3495 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Food available. Call 752-3548.
• First Presbyterian Church annual fall and holiday bazaar, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 540 S. Main St., Kalispell. Crafts, homebaked goods, books, holiday items. Homemade soup luncheon with pie and bread, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds go to local charities.
• Family Friendly Flathead third annual Pumpkin Carnival, noon to 4 p.m., Evergreen Elementary gym, 18 E. Evergreen Dr. Pumpkin carving and pie eating contests with prizes, games. First 15 game tickets free; additional tickets 25 cents. Concessions. Photos available.
• Rosainne’s Fun Fashion Show, pie and ice cream social fundraiser, 1-4 p.m., Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Admission $5 per person. Fashion show starts at 2:30 p.m.
• Child car seat check-up event, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Kalispell Fire Station No. 62, 255 Reserve Loop, behind Costco. Newly trained technicians on hand to check installation and ask questions. Bring child who uses seat, if possible. Call Wendy Olson, 751-8106.
• Flathead Area Secular Humanist Association presents Part 1 of the video series, “American Freethought,” 1 p.m. today, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Parts 2-4 will be shown at 10 a.m. Nov. 8 and 22, and Dec. 6.
• Montana author Carol Buchanan presents a program on Montana vigilantes, 1 p.m., Whitefish Community Library. Public invited.
• Bat Day, 1-3 p.m. Lone Pine State Park, near Kalispell. Crafts and games 1-1:40 p.m.; costume contest 1:45 p.m. Dress as a bat or other creature of the night. Biologist Angela Daenzer gives a presentation on bats afterward. Free. Call 755-2706.
• Big Arm Association Trunk or Treat event, 2-4 p.m., Big Arm School. Bring the children for candy. Games, arts and crafts, snacks for everyone. Call Nancy Foster, 849-5064.
• Sneak peek at new pond at Hugh Rogers Wag Park, Oct. 25, Whitefish. Pond will be open for use from 2-4 p.m. only.
• Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, annual smorgasbord, 4:30-7:30 p.m., 401 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls. Turkey and dressing, meat balls, side dishes and Scandinavian treats. Adults, $10; children 7-12 years old, $4; ages 3-6, $2; under 3, free.
• Warren Miller’s film showing, “No Turning Back,” O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Selected shorts 6:30 p.m.; main film 7:30 p.m. Snacks, beverages, door prizes. Admission $15 adults; $10 ages 17 and under, available at Sportsman Ski Haus in Kalispell and Whitefish; Great Northern Cycle and Ski and Whiteroom in Whitefish; and at door. Fundraiser for Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation.
• Eat, Drink and Be Scary benefit for Sparrows Nest local home for homeless teens, 7 p.m. to midnight, Castle Sagestone, 205 Bachelor Grade, Kalispell. Drinks, appetizers, silent auction, games. Prizes for best costume. $10 donation requested. Call 755-0277.
Monday
• AARP Smart Driver Safety classes: 8:30 a.m. to 1 pm. Libby Christian Church, call 406-283-7000; noon to 4 p.m. North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls, call 892-4087; $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.)
• Flathead County Democratic Women meet at Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Social at 11:30 a.m. followed by noon buffet lunch. For reservations, call Lynn Bradley, 756-9245.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• American Legion Post and Auxiliary 137 meet 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, 351 Fourth Ave. EN, Kalispell. Call 309-2746.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Mitchell Leu shows slides of his hiking/climbing adventures in Glacier Park. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Leah Levitt, 892-6105 or 261-6874.
• Columbia Falls City Council hosts an Urban Renewal/Tax Increment financing planning and strategy sessions, 7-9 p.m. today; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Columbia Falls City Hall.
Tuesday
• Columbia Falls City Council hosts an Urban Renewal/Tax Increment financing planning and strategy session, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Columbia Falls City Hall.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Eureka Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Flathead Area Secular Association Skeptics in the Pub gathering, 5:30 p.m., Kalispell Brewing Co., 412 Main St., Kalispell. Discussion on various skeptical topics. Open to everyone.
• Healthy potluck supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wellness Education Center, 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Bring a healthy dish to share if you like. Families welcome. Call 755-8423.• Kalispell Public Schools district board work session meets 6-8 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Library.
• Lakeside Community Council meets 7 p.m., QRU Building, 201 Bills Road. Open to public.
A look ahead
• Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Oct. 29, Flathead High School.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board Insurance Committee luncheon 11 a.m. Oct. 29, Glacier High School conference room.
• Polka Dot Powerhouse local chapter launch party, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 29, Sykes, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Networking group for positive-thinking business women. Call Lorena, 885-0518.
• First Presbyterian Church “Choose Your Own Adventure” Halloween carnival, 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 29, Main Street, Kalispell. Free pizza, family-friendly games, crafts prizes.
• Flathead County Planning board holds a public workshop to take comments and answer questions regarding future planning/zoning in rural Whitefish, 6 p.m. Oct. 29-30, Expo Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell.
• Salvation Army Harvest-fest Carnival, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 29, 110 Bountiful Dr., Kalispell. Games, prizes. Snack bar. Jail your friends for Youth World Service fundraiser.
• Red Cross blood drives Oct. 30: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cabinet Peaks Medical Center.
• Teen social and Halloween pre-party for grades 6-12, 4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 30, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Brew homemade soda. Food, Wii gaming. Free.
• IHOP in Kalispell offers a free Scary Face pancake to kids 12 and under, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 31.
• ImagineIF Libraries and Nonprofit Development Partnership host two free workshops for nonprofits on Oct. 31 at ImagineIF, Kalispell: Overview of Foundation Directory Online, 10:15-11:45 a.m.; Qualifying Possible Funders, 12:45-2 p.m. RSVP to 756-3618.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 31, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home. Wear costumes and receive treats.
• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 31, Red Lion Inn, Kalispell. Panel discussion on health care reform. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• Flathead City-County Health Department invited pre-schoolers to celebrate Halloween with a pumpkin activity, tour and treats, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 31, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
FVCC hosts a Halloween Trunk or Treat, 5-7 p.m. west parking lot off U.S. 93, Kalispell. Decorated vehicle trunks will be filled with candy. Costumes encouraged. Call Sherry Taylor, 756-3982.
• 18th annual Boo Bash and Trick or Treat Trail, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 31, Immanuel Skilled Care Center, 185 Crestline Ave.; and Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40, Crestline St., Kalispell. Children can come in costume (no scary ones), trick or treat, play games and ride the Boo Bus. Free. Call 752-9624.
• Central Christian Church This ‘n’ That sale, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 1, corner of Second Avenue East and Third Street East, Kalispell. Crafts, baked goods, gently-used items.
• Epworth United Methodist Church women’s holiday bazaar, bake sale and luncheon, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1, 329 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Homemade lefse, crafts, Coffee and sweet rolls sold 9-11 a.m. Soup lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Silent auction. Call 257-6849.
• Anime Club for teens in grades six to 12 meets 4-5:30 p.m. Nov. 3, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell.
• Glacier Stamp Club meets 6:30 p.m. Nov. 3, basement meeting room, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Visitors welcome; glacierstampclubmt@gmail.com
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 4, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Lake County Commissioners will hear public comment regarding opening of South Ferndale Bridge to two-way traffic, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 5, Swan Lake Community Clubhouse, 22778 Montana 83.
• Big Mountain Ski Club annual ski sale and swap, Nov. 7-8, The Wave, Whitefish. Bring in consignment items 1-7 p.m. Nov. 7. Doors open 8:30 a.m. Nov. 8 for club members; 9 a.m. for general public and closes at 4 p.m. Call Sue Moll, 862-6635.
• 10th annual Showcase of the Chefs’ “Remembering the ‘80s” gourmet dinner, wine tasting and auction, Nov. 7, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Doors open 6 p.m. Advance tickets $75; $85 at door. Theme is “Remembering the 80s.” Call Tim Hinderman, 885-2730. Fundraiser for Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation.
• Eighth annual Voices of the Wilderness Art Exhibit and silent auction, 7 p.m. Nov. 7, Alpine Ballroom, 333 Main St., Kalispell. Keynote speaker is legendary outfitter and storyteller Smoke Elser. Live music by Spring Wagon String Band. Silent auction, raffles, refreshments. Benefit for Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation. Advance tickets $15; $20 at door; www.bmwf.org/events.html
• Benefit concert for Neighbors in Need, 7 p.m. Nov. 7, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 603 Main St., Kalispell. Refreshments. Free admission; offering accepted. Call 752-7266.
• 94th annual lutefisk dinner, 3-8 p.m. Nov. 8, Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Montana 35, Bigfork. Alaskan lutefisk, ham, Swedish meatballs, Scandinavian cookies. Adults $15; children under 10, $5. Call 837-4387.
• Dancing through the Decades party and fundraiser for Discovery Developmental Center, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 8, upstairs Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Mike Hammer of KOFI Radio spins dance music from last 50 years. Games, appetizers, raffles. No-host bar. $25 per person. Must be 21.
• Flathead City-County Health Department immunization clinics Nov. 10: 9-11:30 a.m. Columbia Falls Volunteer Ambulance Building, 31 Seventh St. W.; 1:30-4 p.m. Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St.
• Fee-free day, Nov. 11, Glacier Park. Entrance fees waived in honor of Veterans Day. Call 888-7800.
• Swan River School hosts a Veterans Day assembly, 2 p.m. Nov. 11. All veterans and public welcome. Call 837-4528.
• Stillwater Christian School Veterans Day celebration, 2:20 p.m. Nov. 12, in the gym. Veterans and guest reception at 1:45 p.m. Public welcome.
• Opening reception for “Visions of the American West,” art and artifact exhibit, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 13, Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free. Public invited. Call 755-5268.
• St. Richard’s Catholic Church annual bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 15, 1210 Ninth St. W., Columbia Falls. Crafts, homebaked goods, religious articles. Glitter tattoos, raffle table. Money raffle. Soup, salad and pie lunch available.
• Open discussion on Ashley Rhodes-Carters’ book, “Three Little Words,” a memoir about growing up in foster care, 10 a.m. Nov. 15, Northwest Shore Library, 100 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside. Copies available at library. RSVP to 844-3917.
• North Shore Nordic Club annual Kick and Glide party, 6-10 p.m. Nov. 15, Rack Shack, 5480 U.S. 93, Somers. Spaghetti dinner with salad, cash bar, live dancing music. Door prizes, raffle, silent auction. Advance tickets, adults $12, children $8; $15 and $10 at door, respectively..
• Kalispell Brewing Company Benefit Brews Night, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 18, 412 Main St. $1 of each pint benefits Foys to Blacktail Trails.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10 a.m. Nov. 20, conference room, Linderman School, 233 First Ave. E, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Teen social for grades 6-12, 4-5:30 p.m. Nov. 20, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Crafts, food, Wii gaming. Play with Montana State Library’s Maker kits. Free.
• “An Evening of Inspiration with Joe Stone,” Nov. 21, O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Fundraiser for Dream Adaptive and Joe Stone Foundation.
• International Survivors of Suicide Loss sponsors a meeting from 3-5 p.m. Nov. 22, at the Bad Rock Fire Station in Columbia Falls. Public invited. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Evergreen Chamber and Harmon Crane & Rigging Light Up Evergreen event, 7 p.m. Nov. 25, Evergreen Fire Station. Pie auction and caroling at 5 p.m. Bring pies by 4 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring food or monetary donation for Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 2, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Evergreen Chamber holiday gathering Dec. 4, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Social hour and silent auction 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m. $40 per person; $75 per couple. RSVP by Nov. 21 to 885-1212.
Calling All Angels Christmas tea event, Dec. 10, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. For tickets, call Amanda Creamer, 871-2393. Benefit for Intermountain’s Providence Home therapeutic youth group home for children.
• Kalispell Brewing Company Benefit Brews Night, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 16, 412 Main St. $1 of each pint benefits Flathead CARE.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10 a.m. Dec. 18, Linderman School, 233 First Ave. E, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC) Jan. 23-25, Polson.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10 a.m. Jan. 22, Linderman School, 233 First Ave. E, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10 a.m. Feb. 26, Linderman School, 233 First Ave. E, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10 a.m. March 26, Linderman School, 233 First Ave. E, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10 a.m. April 23, Linderman School, 233 First Ave. E, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10 a.m. May 28, Linderman School, 233 First Ave. E, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10 a.m. June 11, Linderman School, 233 First Ave. E, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.