Daybook

Saturday

• Fee free day, Glacier National Park. All entrance fees waived in honor of National Public Lands Day.

• Flathead Lutherans for Life annual rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 405 Liberty St., Kalispell. Clothing, furniture and more. Donations welcome. Proceeds benefit Hope Pregnancy Ministries and other projects. Call 756-8344.

• Citizens Equal Rights Alliance regional conference, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Workshop for elected officials, community leaders and citizens about federal Indian policy conflicts and rights. Registration $40 per person, $70 per couple, includes lunch and materials. Call Elaine Willman, 509-949-8055.

• Volunteer work day in celebration of National Public Lands Day, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lone Pine State Park near Kalispell. Free barbecue lunch afterward. Call 755-2706.

• Epworth United Methodist Church, annual fall rummage sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 329 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Clothing, housewares, toys, furniture and more. Proceeds support local, national, international relief. Call 257-6849.

• Celebrate National Public Lands Day on a volunteer trail project 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the Whitefish Trail. Bring gloves, snacks, water, rain gear. All tools provided. Appreciation lunch provided at 1 p.m. Meet at Lion Mountain Trailhead at 9 a.m. Call Carla Belski, 862-3880.

• Valley Ford in Kalispell will donate $20 for each test drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. by those 18 and older to Glacier High School’s Booster Club. Drivers will be entered to win one of six $50 Costco gift certificates.

• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Church of the Nazarene.

• KittyMOM’s rescued kitten and cat adoption event, 11 a.m. to 3 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 752-4460.

• Humane Society of Northwest Montana Volunteer Orientation, 11 a.m., Adoption Center, 110 Adopt a Pet Way, U.S. 93 between Kalispell and Whitefish. Open to anyone age 16 or older. Call 752-PAWS (7297).

• Soroptimist Thrift Haus donates all proceeds from today’s sales to Soroptimist International of Bigfork for scholarships and other projects. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. at 303 First St., Whitefish. Call 862-3330.

• Meet the Breeds and Responsible Dog Own Day, 1-4 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. Flathead Kennel Club members present breeds and  information for dog owners.

• Angels in the Mountains family friendly, fundraiser benefit for the Jack Beard Recovery Fund, 2-6 p.m. Woodland Park pavilion, Kalispell, rain or shine. Live music by four local bands, silent auction.

• Flathead Land Trust 30th anniversary Barn Bash, 5:30 p.m., Diamond B Ranch, Lower Valley. Farm-to-table dinner, live music by Jack Gladstone, Phil Aaberg and Dave Griffith. Live and silent auctions. Tickets $75 per person; $125 per couple. Call 752-8293.

Sunday

• Saint Pope John Paul II Catholic Church Oktoberfest, 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., Brady Hall, 195 Coverdell Road, off Montana 35, Bigfork. Music by Bavarian Echoes Polka Band, Bratwurst, hot dogs, German Potato salad, sauerkraut, chocolate cake. German beer and wine. Silent auction, raffle. Tickets $12 adults, $5 children 5 and older, under 5, free. Tickets at door or parish office.

• Seventh annual North Valley Community Crop Walk, Marantette Park, Columbia Falls. Registration 1 p.m. One and 5K walks begin 1:30 p.m. Family activities, cake walk. Hot dogs and refreshments served.

• Sunburst Community Service Foundation 20th anniversary celebration, 2 p.m., Riverside Park, Eureka. Cake and ice cream, live music. Public invited.

• Kalispell Urban Forestry Community Committee and City Parks and Recreation Tree Cycle event. Guided bike tour of Kalispell’s urban forests. Meet at 2 p.m. on Second Street at Museum at Central School. Ride departs 2:30 p.m. concluding at Woodland Park at 4 p.m. Bicycle games for children and adults; rentals available. Call Marcus Grail, 858-0329.

• Whitefish Trail Speaker Series and hike. Patti Mason of Flathead Audubon talks about “Geology of Northwest Montana.” Meet at 4 p.m. at Lion Mountain Traihead and hike to Learning Pavilion.

• Accounted For family music group presents a gospel concert, 6 p.m. Canyon Community Church, Coram. Public invited. Free; an offering will be collected. Call 387-9452.

Monday

• AARP Smart Driver Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Libby Christian Church, Libby. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.

• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 28, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

Tuesday

• Red Cross blood drive 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Church, Polson.

• Lakeside-Somers Chamber of Commerce meets 4-5 p.m. Remedies Lakeside, 206 Stoner Loop Road. Free for chamber members; $5 nonmembers. Call 844-3715.

• Deer Park School board meets 4 p.m.

• Lakeside Community Council meets 7 p.m., QRU Building, 201 Bills Road. Open to public.

Wednesday

• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Park Side Credit Union, Whitefish.

• North Valley Toastmasters meets in new location at 7 a.m. every Wednesday, The Wave, 1250 Baker Ave., Party Room B, Whitefish. All welcome. Call Erika, 406-591-0431.

• Flathead County Democratic Women bi-annual meeting, 5:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Tickets $15. No-host bar of wine and beer. Guest speaker is Nancy Keenan, executive director. For reservations, call Lynn Bradley, 756-9245; or Judy Cox, 755-1507.

• Whitefish City Council candidates forum and meet ‘n’ greet, 6 p.m. Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. Moderators are Matt Baldwin, Whitefish Pilot managing editor, and Kevin Gartland, Whitefish Chamber executive director. Public invited.

Thursday

• Sixth annual Whitefish Oktoberfest continues today through Oct. 3, Depot Park, under the big top. Bavarian food, drink, music and contests. Today is Bavarian Business Mixer — Free admission with business card. Oct. 3 is Seniors Day, all 60 and older admitted free until 5 p.m. Hours on Thursdays and Fridays, 5-11 p.m.; Saturdays, noon to 11 p.m. General admission $4 adults, children under 12, admitted free.

• Mission Mountain Audubon meets 7 p.m., Polson City Library meeting room. Climate change expert Ceth Eslick will give an update on global warming major scientific developments. Free. All welcome.

Friday

• Turn the Flathead Pink Day. Local businesses will be decorated in pink and offer discounts for customers wearing pink or who have had mammograms. Educational materials distributed.

• Garage sale fundraiser for Bigfork Food Bank’s new building, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Oct. 3, former building, 7545 Montana 35, Bigfork. Sporting goods, office furniture, appliances, furniture, bikes, barbecues and more. Call Ann, 250-4546; or Diana, 837-2049.

• Mountain Brook Cooperative sixth annual quilt and craft market, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 3, Mountain View Mennonite Church, 794 Mennonite Church Road, Creston. All handmade in Montana items, preserves, baked goods, totes, holiday and home decor.

• Neighbors in Need chili lunch fundraiser, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Northridge Lutheran Church, Kalispell. Cost $10, includes chili, corn muffin, salad, homemade pie. Deliveries available if ordered by Sept. 30. Fax to 755-7266.

• Sixth annual Whitefish Oktoberfest continues today and Oct. 3, Depot Park, under the big top. Bavarian food, drink, music and contests. Oct. 3 is Seniors Day, all 60 and older admitted free until 5 p.m. Hours on Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. General admission $4 adults, children under 12, admitted free.

• Conrad Mansion Museum Ghost Tours, 7-9 p.m. today and Oct. 3. Cost $17 per person; $15 members. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.

A look ahead

• Garage sale fundraiser for Bigfork Food Bank’s new building, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3, former building, 7545 Montana 35, Bigfork. Sporting goods, office furniture, appliances, furniture, bikes, barbecues and more. Call Ann, 250-4546; or Diana, 837-2049.

• Glacier Bank Fun Run for Early Detection of Breast Cancer, Oct. 3, Cabinet Peaks Medical Center, Libby. 8 a.m. for half marathon; 9 a.m. for 5K/10K. Call Jill Beach at 406-293-4109.

• 16th annual Northwest Montana Veterans Stand Down, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 4, VFW Post 1548, 110 W. Second St., Libby. Haircuts, meals surplus military clothing, health and employment services, spay and neuter clinic for pets. Bring military ID. Free.

• Trees to Paper to Trees semi-annual recycling drive 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3. Bring newspapers, magazines, office paper, cardboard, phone books and aluminum cans to north end of Flathead County Fairgrounds. Call Kalispell Parks and Recreation, 758-7849.

• Circle of Friends of Community Methodist Church fall bazaar and luncheon, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3, 750 Electric Ave., Bigfork. Crafts by local artists, home baked goods, deep dish pies ready for baking. Homemade soup and apple crisp luncheon. Take out available. Call 837-4547.

• Mountain Brook Cooperative sixth annual quilt and craft market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 3, Mountain View Mennonite Church, 794 Mennonite Church Road, Creston. All handmade in Montana items, preserves, baked goods, totes, holiday and home decor.

• Marion Shooters Club rifle sight-in, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3-4, Bush Pit, mile marker 97, U.S. 2 West. Cost $5 for nonmembers. Call Dean Hazuka, 261-3546.

• Sixth annual Whitefish Oktoberfest continues noon to 11 p.m. Oct. 3, Depot Park, under the big top. Bavarian food, drink, music and contests. Oct. 3 is Seniors Day, all 60 and older admitted free until 5 p.m. General admission $4 adults, children under 12, admitted free.

• Sons of Norway meet 7 p.m. Oct. 3, Buffalo Hill Terrace meeting room, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Call 752-2357.

• Whitefish Fire Department annual open house, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 4, 275 Flathead Ave., Whitefish. Hot dogs, fire apparatus displays, Smokey Bear and more. Public welcome.

• Third annual Pink Me Up! 1K/5K color celebration, 2 p.m. Oct. 4, FVCC. All proceeds got toward local cancer support. Register at www.krh.org/events

• AARP Smart Driver Courses Oct. 5: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Summit, Kalispell. Call 751-4500; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Blessed John Paul II Catholic Church, Bigfork. Call 837-4846. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.)

• Flathead Audubon annual Volunteer Work Day, Oct. 5, Owen Sowerwine Natural Area. Meet at noon at Jane Lopp and Associates office, 295 Third Ave. EN, Kalispell, to carpool. Trail maintenance and refurbishing kiosk and signs. Call Bob Lee, 270-0371.

• Pleasant Valley School board meets 4:30 p.m. Oct. 5.

• Sparrow’s Nest of Northwest Montana organization for homeless teens public meeting, 5 p.m. Oct. 6, Gateway Community Center conference center. Call Claire, 406-309-5196.

• Ask a Vet Clinic, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 6, Walk Your Dog Club, 111 W. Idaho, Kalispell. Dr. Scott Wendling talks about laser surgery and Dr. Candice Hoerner discusses dental care for pets. Beverages and hors d’oeuvres. Free; offering accepted for Paws to Play proposed dog park. Call 890-2220.

• Certified health and wellness coaches give a free presentation on the One2One Weight Management Program and how to achieve healthy lifestyle habits, 5:15 p.m. Oct. 7, The Summit, Kalispell. Free In-Body machine analysis. Call Michaelann, 751-4509.

• Kalispell Public Schools Curriculum Committee meets 3 p.m. Oct. 8 district office, 233 First Ave. E.

• Columbia Falls School board Insurance Committee meets at 4 p.m. Oct. 8, administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W.

• Pianist and storyteller John Bushell presents “Johnny B’s Rhythm of the North” multimedia program on Alaska, 7 p.m. Oct. 8, Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts, 526 Electric Ave. Tickets $22 adults; $17 for kids under 11 and seniors over 62. Benefits Bigfork ACES After School Program.

• Kalispell Public Schools Finance Committee meets 7:30 a.m., and Personnel Committee meets 9 a.m. Oct. 9, district office, 233 First Ave. E.

• Brewery, winery and distillery tour with Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 9. $50 fee includes bus transportation, lunch and tastings. Call Kate Lufkin 758-2801.

• World Rabies Day Vaccine Clinic, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 10, Flathead Spay and Neuter Clinic, 3491 Trumble Creek Road, Columbia Falls. Dog/cat vaccines $10, including rabies. Dogs must be on leash; cats in carriers. Call Mimi, 261-5175.

• Somers Company Town Project hosts an Oktoberfest, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 10, Somers Bay Cafe. Entrance fee is $15 which includes grilled bratwurst, sauerkraut, potato salad, German chocolate cupcakes and first beer. Raffles. Live music by Larry Myer. Proceeds go to completing pavilion for S2 engine.

• “Cold Hard Cash Show” for Flathead County Deputy Sheriff’s Employees Association a, 7 p.m. Oct. 10, Expo Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. For tickets, call 406-249-2738. For information, call Jim Sinclair with A Wee Bit Small Promotions, 406-249-2738. Proceeds benefit local children’s programs.

• Whitefish Legacy Run, Oct. 11, Stillwater Mountain Lodge, 750 Beaver Lake Road, Whitefish. 20K, 11K, 4.5-mile and 1.5-mile family fun run. Register online at www.whitefishlegacy.org

• Flathead Area Secular Humanist Association hosts Kalispell Skeptics in the Club, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 13, Kalispell Brewing Company, 412 Main St., Kalispell. Open to everyone.

• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets 6 p.m. Oct. 13, Kalispell Middle School Library.

• FVCC lecture series presents “Wild Stories of Early Traveler Journey to Glacier and Waterton,” by historian and author Sharon Randolph, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13, Arts and Technology Building. Free. Public invited. Call 756-3832.

• Flathead Beekeepers meet 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14, North Valley Hospital Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Open to anyone with an interest. Call Kathy, 752-9642.

• Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp Harvest Festival Oct. 16-17, three miles south of Lakeside, 550 Lutheran Bible Camp Road. Oct. 16 – Silent auction 6 p.m., live auction 7 p.m. Harvest dinner 6:15 p.m. $20 advance, $25 at door. Free youth activities. Oct. 17 — 5K and 1-mile fun run. Barbecue lunch, live music, family activities 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., silent auction. Call 752-6602.

• AARP Smart Driver Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 17, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

• Mission Mountain Winery free vertical tasting of pinot noirs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 17, 82420 U.S. 93 S., Dayton. All welcome.

• Glacier Stamp Club Show celebrating the Bob Marshall Wilderness, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 18, Museum at Central School, Kalispell. Call Adam, 406-868-7287.

• AARP Smart Driver Course, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Polson Senior Center. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.

• Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation “Bobtoberfest” volunteer appreciation event 5 p.m. Oct. 20, Flathead Lake Brewing, Bigfork.

• Chick Flick night, 7 p.m. Oct. 22, The Dome Theater, Libby. Portion of proceeds benefit Paint It Pink program in support of breast cancer prevention.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Management board and Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. Oct. 22, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• Paint the Town Pink Day, Oct. 23, Lincoln County, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Business and homes will be decorated in pink. Citizens encouraged to wear pink.

• Nooks and Crannies Tour, 1 p.m. Oct. 23-24, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell. $28 per person; $25 for members. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.

• Big Sky Bigfoot Conference Oct. 23-24 Symes Hotel, Hot Springs. Meet and greet 5 p.m. Oct. 23. Presentations by speakers on Bigfoot research, lore, sightings, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 24.

• AARP Smart Driver Course, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 26, North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 892-4087.

• AARP Smart Driver Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Libby Christian Church, Libby $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.

• Screening of Warren Miller’s “Chasing the Shadows” ski film, Oct. 29-30 O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Doors open 6 p.m. Film at 7 p.m. Adults, $15; youth 17 and under, $10. Fundraiser for Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation. Tickets at the door or www.brownpapertickets.com

• Harvest Festival, 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 31, Family Life Christian Church, 1075 Foys Lake Road, Kalispell. Games for all ages, maze, raffle, free food. Donate a coat and get a free raffle ticket. Call 257-9315.

• Fee free days Nov. 11, Glacier National Park. All entrance fees waived in honor of Veterans Day.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. Nov. 19, former Linderman School building, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

11th annual Showcase of the Chefs, Nov. 20, Lodge at Whitefish Lake.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. Dec. 17, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Management board and Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. Jan. 21, former Linderman School building, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. Feb. 18, former Linderman School building, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. March 24, former Linderman School building, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Management board and Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. April 28, former Linderman School building, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. May 26, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. June 9, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.