Daybook
Today, Sept. 11
• Flathead County High School Class of 1959 reunion breakfast 9:30 a.m. Buffalo Hill Golf Clubhouse; charter boat ride, 4:15 p.m. Lake McDonald Lodge. Call Sharon, 257-1891.
• North Lake County Planning and Zoning Committee meets 10 a.m., Polson Planning Department to deliberate on draft regulation. Call Paul Rana, 270-1577.
• Shred event and food drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gateway Community Center, 1203 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Have your documents shredded for free in exchange for food donation to local food bank. Information booths on how to spot fraud and identity theft. Refreshments. Open to public. Call Retired Seniors Volunteer Program at 406-261-9413; or United Way, 752-7266.
• Senior Tour and Tea, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., 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. Call 755-5268.
• Kalispell American Legion Post 137 conducts a 9/11 remembrance ceremony beginning with a walk at 1:30 p.m. from the post, 351 Fourth Ave. EN, followed by brief ceremony at Flathead Veterans Memorial, Depot Park. Seating available. Bring patriotic signs. Call 406-309-2746.
• Agency on Aging Advisory Council meets 2-3:30 p.m., The Summit, fitness training room. Call 758-5730.
• Dedication ceremony for Honor the Four Benghazi memorial, 5 p.m. Flathead Lake Lodge’s property on Quarter Circle Ranch Road, Woods Bay, 3 miles south of Bigfork. Color guard flag ceremony and program, with food and refreshments afterward. Public invited.
• FVCC campus emergency coordinator Kris Long leads a free Citizen Preparedness Training workshop, 6-8 p.m. FVCC Arts and Technology Building, room 144. Door prizes. Public invited. Call 756-3908.
• Deer Park School board meets 6:30 p.m. at the school.
• Local Institute of Noetic Sciences community group meets 7 p.m., Bohemian Hall, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish. Guest speaker is Dr. Alireza Panahpour, certified oral systemic and biological dentist. All welcome. Call 871-9259.
Friday
• 2014 Nordicfest continues today through Sept. 14, Memorial Center, Libby. Authentic Scandinavian food, dancing, live entertainment. Fjord Horse Show, J. Neils Park. Today — Bunad Parade, noon. Kootenai Karacters melodrama “The Devious Dentist, 6 p.m. today and Saturday. Treasure Tones reunion concert 7:30 p.m., Dome Theater. Saturday — Nordicfest parade, 11 a.m. downtown, followed by opening ceremonies at noon, Memorial Center. The Yaaktastics perform 8 p.m., VFW. Tickets $5; www.libbynordicfest.org
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Montana Conservation Corps celebrates Americorps’ 20th anniversary with a work party from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Museum at Central School.
• Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. Social time, 11:30 a.m. For reservations, call Bill Driver, 837-2744.
• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Inn, Kalispell. Lunch available. Speaker is Lawrence Van Dyke, candidate for Montana Supreme Court. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• Pleasant Valley School board meets 4 p.m., at the school.
• Benefit spaghetti dinner, dance and auction for Rick Chaffin who is recovering from a serious ATV accident, 5-7:30 p.m. Swan River Hall, across from Swan River School, Montana 83. $10 per person; $25 per family. Dancing at 7:30 p.m. with Ashley Creek Ramblers. Call Judy at 982-3141; Linda at 837-5407.
• Eagles burger night, 5-7 p.m., 37 First St. W., Kalispell, downstairs. Deluxe burger, baked beans, salad bar, $8. Pie, $2.50. Public welcome. Proceeds go to Eagles charities. Public welcome.
Saturday
• Genealogist Larry Jensen leads a free, all-day German Genealogy Workshop, 9 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Bring a brown bag lunch or take a lunch break. All welcome. Call Debbie, 471-7091.
• Flathead Spay and Neuter Clinic annual indoor garage sale and cat adoption event, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3491 Trumble Creek Road, Columbia Falls. Furniture, household, computer equipment, books, children’s toys and more. Donations accepted. Call 892-7387.
• Seminar on proposed water rights legislation and negotiations, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Keynote speaker is author Elaine Willman. Area legislators and private sector specialists will discuss current proposals. $20 donation requested to cover expenses. Call 837-1266 or 837-6929.
• 2014 Nordicfest continues today and Sunday, Libby. Authentic Scandinavian food, dancing, live entertainment. Fjord Horse Show, J. Neils Park. Kootenai Karacters melodrama “The Devious Dentist, 6 p.m. Nordicfest parade, 11 a.m. downtown, followed by opening ceremonies at noon, Memorial Center. The Yaaktastics perform 8 p.m., VFW. Tickets $5; www.libbynordicfest.org
• Flathead Audubon field trip to Montana Wild Wings Recovery Center. Meet at 10:30 a.m. at Shopko to carpool to facility. Limited to 25 persons. Sign up with Doug MacCarter, 602-663-8611.
• Third annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival Sept. today and Sunday, Flathead Lake Lodge, Bigfork. Races 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Food and beverage vendors. Kids’ games and activities. Live music. Breast cancer survivor ceremony, noon Saturday. Parking $10 per car at corner of Montana 82 and 35, includes shuttle all weekend. Dinner party 6 p.m. Saturday, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Tickets $25; www.montanadragonboat.com
• Montana Dahlia Society 26th annual Flower Show, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Kalispell Center Mall.
• Soroptimist Thrift Haus end-of-summer bag sale, noon to 5 p.m., 303 First St., Whitefish. Fill a plastic grocery bag for $5. Proceeds go to area nonprofits.
• Photographer/author Charlotte Caldwell presents a program on her book, “Visions and Voices: Montana’s One-Room School Houses,” 2:30-3:30 p.m., Buffalo Hill Terrace, Kalispell. Free. Public invited.
• BNSF train service employees and retirees gathering today and Sunday, Tally Lake Campground. Pulled pork sandwich and beans dinner provided at 4 p.m. today. Bring a potluck dish and beverage. Camping available. Call Brian McDowell, 253-5981.
• Family Archery Day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Try out newly rebuilt targets, youth archery game area, free barbecue lunch hosted by Cabela’s. Free. Call Amy Grout, 755-2706, ext. 3.
• Friendship House 25th annual pig roast and silent auction, 5-7 p.m., basement dining room of Kalispell Eagles, 37 First St. W. Adults $10; $5 for children under 12. Call 257-8375.
Sunday
• 12th annual Whitefish Friends and Family Fun Run/Walk, 8:30 a.m. Start and finish at Whitefish Therapy and Sport Center, 2006 Hospital Way. Benefit for Shepherd’s Hand Clinic. Call 862-9378.
• Third annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival, Flathead Lake Lodge, Bigfork. Races 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. Food and beverage vendors. Kids’ games and activities. Live music. Parking $10 per car at corner of Montana 82 and 35, includes shuttle all weekend; www.montanadragonboat.com
• 2014 Nordicfest, Libby. Authentic Scandinavian food, dancing, live entertainment; www.libbynordicfest.org
• Montana Dahlia Society 26th annual Flower Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall.
Monday
• Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon, Hilton Garden Inn Kalispell. Speaker is Elaine Willman, author of “Going to Pieces — The Dismantling of the United States of America.” Buffet lunch available for $11. All welcome. Call Dee Kirk-Boon, 250-5098.
• Red Cross blood drives: 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 1:30-5:30 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church.
• Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets 5 p.m.
Tuesday
• Montana Historical Society presents a gravestone preservation workshop lead by conservator Jonathan Appel of Hartford, Conn., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Demersville Cemetery. Cost $75, includes lunch and supplies. Pre-registration required. Call Deb Mitchell, 406-444-4789.
• Kalispell Women’s Connection lunch, 11:30 a.m., meeting room of Victory Baptist Church, intersection of Montana 35 and Helena Flats, Kalispell. Speaker is Jeri Helton-Snell of Miles City. Cost $8 per person. Call Jan, 212-3763, or Rosainne, 257-8098 for lunch and free child care reservations. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
• Flathead Nonprofit Development Partnership brown bag workshop with Chany Ockert on the motivations for prospective donors’ to give, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Museum at Central School, Kalispell. All welcome. RSVP to 756-3618 or rsvp@npdp.org.
• FVCC campus emergency coordinator Kris Long leads a free Citizen Preparedness Training workshop, 1:30-3:30 p.m. FVCC Arts and Technology Building, room 144. Door prizes. Public invited. Call 756-3908.
• Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
• Kalispell Brewing Company Benefit Brews Night, 5-8 p.m., 412 Main St. $1 of each pint benefits Glacier Symphony and Chorale.
• 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
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rosauers, in the blood mobile.
• Kalispell Chamber of Commerce luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Speaker is William L. Kovace, senior vice president of Environment, Technology and Regulatory Affairs with U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Luncheon tickets $19. For reservations, call 758-2803.
• Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce end of season celebration, 5-7 p.m., Glacier Outdoor Center, 12400 U.S. 2 E., West Glacier. All welcome.
• Diane Taylor, candidate for Senate District 4, coordinates a Constitution Day celebration, 5-7 p.m. Depot Park, Kalispell. Music, voter registration, candidate information. Public invited.
A look ahead
• Kalispell Public Schools Policy and Communications Committee meets 8:30-10 a.m. Sept. 18, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Red Cross blood drives Sept. 18: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Three Rivers Bank, Meridian Road, in the blood mobile; noon to 5 p.m. The Wave, Whitefish; sponsored by Whitefish Rotary.
• Montana Water Stewards hosts a round table discussion regarding the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Water Compact, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Expo Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Lunch $10. RSVP by Sept. 15 to montanawaterstewards@gmail.com
• Evergreen Chamber of Commerce Energizer, 5-6:30 p.m. Sept. 18, West One Bank, 2604 U.S. 2 E. Food, beverages, door prizes. Call 885-1212.
• Center for Restorative Youth Justice Family Style Harvest Dinner, Sept. 18, Two Bear Farms, 1978 KM Ranch Road, Whitefish. Cocktails 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m. Chef Tim Good prepares a farm-to-table five course menu with beer and wine. Tickets $75; www.restorativeyouthjustice.org.
• Teen social for grades 6-12, 4-5:30 p.m. Sept. 18, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Crafts, food, Wii gaming. Free.
• Joe Coco presents a free seminar on alternatives to ObamaCare, 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Coco Enterprises Center, 6438 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. To reserve a space, RSVP to 862-9400.
• Flathead Forest Friday Focus on recreation opportunities and no-host breakfast, 7 a.m., Night Owl/Back Room Restaurant, Columbia Falls. Public invited. RSVP to Wade Muehlhof, 758-5252.
• Bethany Lutheran Church has a rummage and bake sale 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 19, 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 20, at the Ark, behind the church, Bigfork. Proceeds go to building a home for and feeding a family in Honduras for one year. Call 837-4387.
• Friends of the Library annual book sale, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 20; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21, Kalispell Center Mall. To donate book, call Wendy, 257-8719; or Mary, 755-7678.
• Red Cross blood drives Sept. 19: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Meadow Lake Resort, in the blood mobile.
• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 19, Red Lion Inn, Kalispell. Speaker is Jim Rice, candidate for Montana Supreme Court. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• Rising Stars Music Festival Sept. 19-20, Christ Church Episcopal, Kalispell. Friday — Appetizers, silent auction at 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m.; Tra La Gael performs 8 p.m. Advance tickets $35; $40 at door. For reservations, call 257-6182. Saturday — Festival 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children’s games, live music by local choirs and musicians. Barbecue lunch, $5.
• Flathead Lutherans for Life annual rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 405 Liberty St., Kalispell. Proceeds benefit Hope Pregnancy Ministries and other projects. Call 756-8344.
• Flathead Audubon’s annual volunteer Work Day Sept. 20, Owen Sowerwine Natural Area. Volunteers meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Montessori School, 349 Willow Glen Drive in Kalispell to carpool to the trailheads. Work will be done by 11:30 a.m. To sign up, call Richard Kuhl, 257-5793.
• Flathead Combined Training Association Event Derby Horse Show, 9 a.m. Sept. 20, Herron Park, Kalispell. Dressage, jumping. All levels welcome. Spectating free; www.flatheadeventing.org
• Trees to Paper to Trees semi-annual recycling drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 20, north end of Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Bring in sorted and separated newspapers, magazines, office paper, cardboard, phone books and aluminum cans. Call Kalispell Parks and Recreation, 758-7715.
• Go Wild Flathead Wilderness event to celebrate 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 20, Expo Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Educational booths, hands-on displays, demonstrations. Live music. Self-guided wilderness skills trail. Parade featuring Forest Services’ Nine Mile Mule Pack Team, 2-2:30 p.m. Concessions. Door prizes. Call 387-3847.
• Bigfork Chalk ‘n’ Rock Festival Sept. 20-21. Artists of all ages will create chalk art on Electric Avenue and compete for cash prizes. Live musical entertainment. Free for spectators.
• Glacier Stamp Club’s annual GLAPEX 2014 show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Dealers, collectors will be buying, selling, trading postage stamps. Public welcome. Free admission to show and museum.
• Mission Mountain Winery free vertical tasting of cabernet sauvignon, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 20, 82420 U.S. 93 S., Dayton. All welcome.
• Doggie Dayz, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 20, Depot Park, Kalispell. Dog/owner tricks and contests. $3 per contest. Prizes, raffles. Fundraiser for Humane Society of Northwest Montana and Flathead County Animal Shelter. Call 758-7717 or 758-2549.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 20, in the blood mobile.
• Lighthouse Christian Home annual Harvest Festival, noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 20, 384 N. Somers Road, Kalispell. Cow chip bingo, dunk tank, games, crafts, baked goods and food sale, petting zoo, hay rides. Live entertainment. Live pig raffle. Raffle baskets and more. Call 857-3276.
• Flathead Democrats Harvest Dinner, 3 p.m. Sept. 20, Lonesome Dove Guest Ranch, 1805 Haywire Gulch. Keynote speakers is U.S. senate candidate Amanda Curtis. Family-friendly games, farm animals, farmers market. Horseback and pony rides available for additional charge. All-you-can-eat barbecue 5 p.m. Tickets $35 per person; $1 for 4-11 year olds; free for 3 and younger. Call Karen Reeves, 417-2576.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Conrad Mansion Nooks and Crannies Tour, Sept. 22, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell. Tours begins 3 p.m., and run on the half hour until 6 p.m. $25 per person; $20 members. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.
• Death Cafe event, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 22, Bohemian Hall, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, U.S. 93 behind Montana Coffee Traders. Open discussion on all aspects of death and dying. Tea, cookies served. All welcome. Call Nancy Reece Jones, 257-1840.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 22, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 23, Troy Senior Center.
• Tim Hinderman presents a slideshow on his Mexico to Banff bike ride, 5:30 p.m. Saddle Club, Mountain Trails Park, Whitefish. Free admission; donations accepted to Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation. Beer, wine, snacks available.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board work session 6 p.m. Sept. 23, Kalispell Middle School Library.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10:3 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 24, Flathead County Health Department.
• Kalispell Public Schools Technology Committee meets 8:30 a.m. Sept. 25, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10 a.m. Sept. 25, conference room, Linderman School, 233 First Ave. E, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5 p.m. Sept. 25, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by Kalispell Rotary Clubs.
• Mission Valley Animal Shelter Paws & Pints fundraiser, 5:30 p.m. Glacier Brewing Company Polson. Tickets $25 include free filled pint glass. Silent auction of prints by local artists. Live music by Gladys Unplugged. Hot dog dinner available. Call 883-5312.
• Beaver trapper Bob Shepard gives a presentation on the life history, habitat and behavior of beavers, 7 p.m. Sept. 25, Swan Ecosystem Center, Condon.
• Columbia Falls Area Chamber garage sale 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 26; 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 27, Angie’s Greenhouse.
• Flathead Quilters Guild 2014 Quilt Show, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 26; 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 27, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Admission $5 daily. Vendors, demonstrations, guest speakers, boutique, silent auction, raffle. Call 212-5639.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 26, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 26, Red Lion Inn, Kalispell. Speaker is Brad Johnson, candidate for Montana Public Service Commission. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• Whitefish Community School Farm-to-Table dinner Sept. 26, tent at Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Cocktails $5 p.m. Four-course locally-sourced dinner with wine at 7 p.m. Silent and live auctions. Tickets $65. Call 862-1216.
• Fee-free day, Sept. 27, Glacier Park. Entrance fees waived in honor of National Public Lands Day. Call 888-7800.
• AARP Smart Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 27, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• AARP Smart Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 27, Swan Chapel, Swan Lake. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 756-8885.
• John Paul II Catholic Church Oktoberfest 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 28, Brady Hall, 195 Coverdell Road, off Montana 35, Bigfork. Live music by Bavarian Echoes Polka Band. German food and beer, wine for sale. Silent auction, raffle for side of beef. Adults, $12; children 5 and older, $5. Call 837-4846.
• Annual Speed the Light auction, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 28, Whitefish Assembly of God Church, 1549 Karrow Ave. Adult and kids silent auctions. Live dessert auction. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Free admission. Proceeds go toward purchasing vehicles and media equipment for missionaries around the world.
• AARP Smart Driver Safety class, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 29, Libby Christian Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-283-7000.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sept. 29, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Flathead Wastewater Regional Management Group sponsors a workshop and panel discussion on the “Future Costs of Wastewater Treatment,” 6-9 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Representatives from Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Environmental Quality, county commissioners, public health boards and state legislators will be present. Free. Open to public. Call Caryn Miske with Flathead Basin Commission, 240-3453.
• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m. Sept. 29, The Summit, Kalispell. Leah Levitt gives a presentation on her summer hiking and backpacking experiences, including the Beartooth area. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Leah Levitt, 892-6105 or 261-6874.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 30, Good Shepherd Church, Polson.
• Ghost Tours, Oct. 3-4, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell. Tours begin 7 p.m. and run every 15 minutes until 9 p.m. $15 per person/$13 members. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.
ChildWise Institute presents a learning seminar on Autism Spectrum Disorders titled “Connecting Communities with Hope,” Oct. 4, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Space limited. Register at www.childwise.org.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 7, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Literacy Center of Northwest Montana (formerly Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County) volunteer training, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 11, Gateway Community Center. Overview of adult education, prospective learners and tutor activities/strategies. RSVP to 257-7323.
• Somers Company Town Project 5K Fun Run, 9 a.m. Oct. 11, downtown Somers. Registration forms at all Sliters and Museum at Central School. Adults $15; children $10; family of four, $30. Proceeds will go to construction of S-2 pavilion. Call Carolyn Wondrow, 857-2373.
• Columbia Falls Women’s Connection annual Make It, Bake It, Sew It, Grow It, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 12, North Valley Hospital Community Room, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Call 892-5990.
• Nooks and Crannies Tours, Oct. 13, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell. Tours begin 3 p.m. and run on half hour until 6 p.m. Cost $25; $20 members. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.
• Bethany Lutheran Church has a pie, silent auction and raffle, 11:30 a.m. Oct. 19, in the church Fellowship Hall.
• Kalispell Brewing Company Benefit Brews Night, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 21, 412 Main St. $1 of each pint benefits Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10 a.m. Oct. 23, conference room, Linderman School, 233 First Ave. E, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Warren Miller’s film showing, “No Turning Back” Oct. 24-25, O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Selected shorts 6:30 p.m.; main film 7:30 p.m. Snacks, beverages, door prizes. Fundraiser for Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 4, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Fee-free day, Nov. 11, Glacier Park. Entrance fees waived in honor of Veterans Day. Call 888-7800.
• 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. Fundraiser for Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation.
• 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.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 2, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• 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 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.