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TODAY

—Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Polson High School.

—Polson Chamber of Commerce meets noon to 1 p.m., KwaTaqNuk Resort. Mayor Heather Knutson and city manager Mark Shrives give an update on the state of the city.  Lunch available for $11. Public welcome. Call 883-5969.

—Lake County Pachyderm Club meets at noon, Polson Rural Fire Department meeting room. Speaker is Kristen Juras, candidate for Montana Supreme Court. Call Penny Jarecki, 883-2248.

—USMC Happy Hour for Marines and Navy who served with Marines, 5-7 p.m., Kalispell VFW, 330 First Ave. W. Cash bar. Spouses welcome. Ball tickets available. Call 406-249-2448.

—Flathead County and Lake County ACT for America Chapters sponsoring a program featuring former Department of Homeland Security official Philip Haney, 6:30 to 8 p.m., KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 U.S. 93 S., in Polson. Tickets are free. Reserve at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/taking-back-americas-security-tickets-28614453601.

—Open house for Northwest Montana’s first indoor sport facility, 6:30-8 p.m. Trade Center, Flathead County Fairgrounds.

THURSDAY

—AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mission Valley Senior Center, Ronan. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-676-2371.

—Free preview of North Valley Music School’s new musical class for preschoolers, 10:30 a.m. during storytime at Whitefish Community Library. Call 862-9914 or 862-8074.

—Red Cross blood drive, noon to 3 p.m. at the center, Tea Kettle Room, Columbia Falls.

—Columbia Falls Aluminum Company Community Liaison Panel project update, 6 p.m., Columbia Falls High School cafeteria, 610 13th St. W. Call Mary Green, 877-384-7036.

—Anime Club for teens in grades six to 12 meets 4-5:30 p.m., ImagineIF Library, Kalispell.

FRIDAY

—Trinity Lutheran Church annual bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Handmade gifts, decorations table linens, quilt hangings and international baked goods. Soup lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and cinnamon rolls and coffee for sale today.

—Emily Fitzpatrick leads a free leadership workshop on workplace culture, 10-11 a.m., ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Register at www.flaghshipequip.com. For information, call 980-257-9524.

—Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hot Springs Elementary.

—Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Speaker is local candidate Derek Skees. Lunch available. Public invited; www.gcpachy.org

—Big Mountain Ski Club annual ski sale and swap today and Nov. 5, The Wave, Whitefish. Bring good used sporting equipment for consignment 1-7 p.m. today. Memberships available. Doors open for sale 8:30 a.m. Saturday for club members, 9 a.m. for nonmembers. Sale closes 4 p.m. Pick up unsold items between 4-6 p.m.

—Libby Heritage Museum holiday bazaar, 4-7 p.m. Nov. 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 5, 34067 U.S. 2. Local crafts, art, decor, specialty foods, gift certificates. Lunch available both days. Raffles.

—Polson Chamber of Commerce annual banquet Nov. 4, KwaTaqNuk Resort. Social hour 6 p.m.; dinner and program 7 p.m. Space limited. For tickets, call 883-5969.

—Voices of the Wilderness presents a live storytelling event about “The Bob,” 6-8:30 p.m., Casey’s, Whitefish, upstairs. Food, drinks, live music, dancing. Tickets $15. Proceeds benefit Bob Marshall Wilderness Association. Call Margosia Jadkowski, 387-3822.

SATURDAY

—Big Mountain Ski Club annual ski sale and swap, The Wave, Whitefish. Doors open 8:30 a.m. for club members, 9 a.m. for nonmembers. Sale closes 4 p.m. Pick up unsold items between 4-6 p.m.

 —Trinity Lutheran Church annual bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Handmade gifts, decorations table linens, quilt hangings and international baked goods.

—Central Christian Church annual bazaar and baked goods sale, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 248 Second Ave. E., Kalispell.

—Epworth United Methodist Church annual holiday bazaar and luncheon 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 329 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Local artisans sell their work. Silent auction.

—Marion Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary annual Holiday Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community Hall, 180 Gopher Lane. Santa arrives at noon. Homemade soups, cornbread, and pie available for lunch.

Flathead County Animal Shelter volunteer orientation, 1-2 p.m., 225 Cemetery Road, south of Kalispell. All welcome; children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Call 752-1310.

—Somers-Lakeside Fire Department 53rd annual Harvest Dinner, 4-8 p.m., Somers Fire Hall, 27 Lesley Ave. Traditional  Thanksgiving dinner. Adults $13; children, 4-10, $7; under 3, free.

—Glacier Nordic Club annual potluck and benefit auction, 6 p.m. Whitefish Moose Lodge, 230 W. 10th St. Bring dish to share with other families, your own serviceware. Silent and quarters auction. Season memberships for sale.

—Ferndale Sewing Circle pie and bingo fundraiser, 7 p.m., at the Community Center across from Ferndale fire hall on Montana 209. Homemade pie, ice cream, beverages. Proceeds go to local families and charities.

—Flathead Tiny Talks community event, 7 p.m., Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Eight presenters give eight-minute talks on “People Connecting with Place.” Tickets $15 by Nov. 1 at www.tinytalks.org; $20 at door. Proceeds benefit Montana Outdoor Legacy Foundation.

MONDAY

—AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Troy. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-751-4500.

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

—Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) workshop, noon to 6 p.m., room 120 Broussard Center, FVCC. Call Cindy Kiefer, 756-3843.

—Columbia Falls School board Policy Committee meets at 4 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W.

—Glacier Stamp Club meets 6:30-8 p.m., Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Topic is “Christmas Seals Through the Years.” All welcome; glacierstampclubmt@gmail.com

TUESDAY

—Swan River School board meets 5:30 p.m., sixth grade room.

—Flathead Democrats meets at 8 p.m., after polls close. Bring donations of food, office supplies, clothing or cash for Samaritan House.

A look ahead ...

—Red Cross blood drives Nov. 9: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Whitefish Credit Union Kalispell; 12:30-6 p.m. Proof Research, blood mobile.

—Stillwater Christian School Veterans Assembly, 2 p.m. Nov. 9, school gymnasium. Music, presentations, honoring of veterans. Public invited.

—Parkinson’s disease support group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Gateway Community Center, north conference room, Kalispell. All welcome. Podiatrist Dr. Stephen Latter discusses foot care. Call Lois, 871-3767 or Inga, 756-5514.

—Flathead Beekeepers meet 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9, North Valley Hospital Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Open to anyone with an interest. Call Kathy, 752-9642.

—Red Cross blood drives Nov. 10:  10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Libby High School; 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. First Interstate Bank and Cold Stone, parking lot.

—International Gift Festival, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 10-11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 12, Mountain View Mennonite Church, Kalispell. Ten Thousand Villages and fair trade gifts, crafts, art for sale. Village Cafe serves lunch. All proceeds benefit international charitable organizations.

—Benefit Pint Night, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 10, Montana Tap House, Whitefish. Volunteer recruitment for Dream Adaptive Recreation Winter Program.

—Kila School Safety Wellness Committee meets 5:30 p.m. Nov. 10.

—Kalispell Chamber of Commerce 112th annual banquet, Nov. 10, Hilton Garden Inn. Cocktails 5:30 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Raffles, live auction, Great Chief and Business awards. Call 758-2803 for tickets.

—Screening of documentary film “Resilience,” companion film to “Paper Tigers” about a Washington alternative school’s approach to disciplining students, Nov. 10, Room 139, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Doors open 5:30 p.m.; film begins 6 p.m. Free; but ticket required.

—Fee Free Day, Nov. 11, Glacier Park, in honor of Veterans Day.

—Bigfork High School 17th annual Veterans Day Assembly, 10 a.m. Nov. 11, gymnasium. All veterans and public welcome. Refreshments.

—Red Cross blood drives Nov. 11: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Imperial Dry Cleaners, blood mobile.

—Frontier Hospice Light Up a Life Night of Remembrance, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 11, Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. Special Veterans Day tribute. Refreshments.

—Evergreen Disposal will be running normal routes Nov. 11, Veterans Day.

—Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12, Kmart, Kalispell.

Rocky Mountain Rollers Good Sams RV Chapter meets at noon, Nov. 12, upstairs ballroom at Alpine Lighting, 333 Main St., Kalispell. Thanksgiving potluck follows. Guests welcome. RSVP to Joanne, 755-1795; or Homer, 257-9094.

—The Rev. Finley Campbell leads a workshop titled “Conversations Against Racism: Creating Multiracial Unity in Predominantly White/All White Communities & Fellowship,” 1-4 p.m. Nov. 12, Glacier Unitarian and Universalist Fellowship, 1515 Trumble Creek Road, Kalispell. For information or to RSVP, call 862-1629.

—Flathead Marines 2016 Marine Corps Ball, Nov. 12, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Speaker is Marine Vietnam combat veteran Carl Hughes. Live music by Roy Wilhelm and the Ashley Creek Ramblers Social hour 5 p.m. Dinner and ceremony 6:30 p.m. Limited tickets; call the Flathead Marines Duty phone at 249-2448.

—North Shore Nordic Club annual Kick-n-Glide party fundraiser, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 12, The Rack Shack, U.S. 93 South, Somers. Italian buffet, raffles, silent auction, cash bar. Adults $15, kids $6, at door; 270-3184.

—Rails to Trails Harvest Dance, pie and silent auction, 7 p.m. Nov. 12, Smith Valley Grange, west of Kalispell. Admission is one homemade pie or $5,kids half price. Country dancing to Grin and Bear it String Clan. Call 257-1932.

—Annual Friends of Frosty spaghetti dinner fundraiser, 4-6:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Lakeside Elementary School. Raffles, live auction. Cost $5 per person; families $20; kids 6 and under, eat free. Frostys available for purchase. Call Lois Lauman, 857-3512; or  Sue Birky, 844-2548.

—AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 14, Libby Christian Church, Libby. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-283-7000.

—Red Cross blood drives Nov. 14: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eureka High School; 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

—West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. Nov. 14.

—Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6-8 p.m. Nov. 14, The Summit, Kalispell. Occupational therapist Linda Miller shows relaxation techniques and yoga. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Refreshments. Call Theresa, 756-4725.

—Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 14, in the United Way conference room, Gateway Community Center, U.S. 2 West, Kalispell. Adventurer/photographer Jake Bramante presents “40 Days in Yellowstone.” Enter from west side of building. Free. All welcome.

—Flathead Conservation District 310 Stream Permit meeting 7 p.m. Nov. 14, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

—Red Cross blood drives Nov. 15: 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Columbia Falls High School; 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. U.S. Forest Service.

—Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet lunch,11:30 a.m. Nov. 15., meeting room of Victory Baptist Church, 1830 Montana 35. Joanna Kim, regional coordinator of Justice Ventures International, speaks on global human trafficking. Cost $8 per person. Call Jan, 857-2467, or Rosainne, 257-8098 for lunch and free child care reservations. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

—Kila School board meets 5:30 p.m. Nov. 15.

—Banff Mountain Film Festival 7 p.m. Nov. 15-16, Flathead High School Auditorium, Kalispell.  Advance tickets $10 at White Room, Whitefish; Sportsman & Ski Haus in Whitefish/Kalispell; Rocky Mountain Outfitter, Kalispell. Fundraiser for Flathead Nordic Backcountry Ski Patrol. Call Amy Moore, 249-2079.

—Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4:15 p.m. Nov. 16, Kalispell Center Mall.

—AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 17, Bigfork Senior Center. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 837-4157.

—Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:30 a.m. Nov. 17, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

—Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 17, The Wave, Whitefish.

—Teen social for grades 6-12, 4-5:30 p.m. Nov. 17, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Crafts, food, Wii gaming. Free.

—Joe Coco presents a free seminar “Cash Flow Planning for Retirement,” 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Coco Enterprises Conference Center, 6438 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Free. RSVP to Erika, 862-9400.

—Clear Choice nonprofit Clinic open house to celebrate completed renovation and expansion, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 18, 1281 Burns Way, Kalispell. Call 257-5700.

—Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 18, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

—Caring Chiropractic Bingo Family Fun Night fundraiser, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Eagles Club upper floor, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Free admission and $5 in play money for kids when accompanied by paying adult.  Concessions, raffle.

—AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 19, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

—Dream Adaptive third annual evening of inspiration with presentation by and films of Vas—Sojitra, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 19,  Casey’s Bar, Whitefish. Raffle, wine grab, cash bar. Tickets $30, at Casey’s or info@dreamadaptive.org.

—Red Cross blood drives Nov. 21: 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 2-6 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church.

—Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 22, Immaculate Conception Church, Polson.

—Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 23, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

—Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 25, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

—Christmas at the Fairgrounds, Nov. 25-27, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Local arts and crafts, unique gifts and decor. Food and beverages available. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free admission and parking.

—Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 28, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

—Flathead Conservation District business meeting, 7 p.m. Nov. 28, 133 Interstate Lane, Kalispell, 752-4220.

—Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 29, Kalispell Moose Lodge.

—West Shore Holidayfest, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3, Lakeside Elementary School. Arts and crafts, live music, silent auction, photos with Santa, bake sale, cookie decorating, kids-only market.

—Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 6, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Denise, 407-4110.

—Kalispell Compline Choir presents a Nightcap for the Soul, 9-9:45 p.m. Dec. 11, Christ Church Episcopal, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Service of prayer, chants, readings and music in a candle-lit space. All welcome.

—Flathead City-County Animal Advisory Committee meets noon to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 12, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 first Ave. W., Kalispell.

—West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. Dec. 12.

—Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. Dec. 15, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

—West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. Jan. 9.

—Kalispell Compline Choir presents a Nightcap for the Soul, 9-9:45 p.m. Jan. 8, Christ Church Episcopal, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Service of prayer, chants, readings and music in a candle-lit space. All welcome.

—Flathead Special Education Cooperative Management board and Executive Council meets 11:30 a.m. Jan. 26, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

—West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. Feb. 13.

—Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. Feb. 16, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

Kalispell Compline Choir presents a Nightcap for the Soul, 9-9:45 p.m. March 12, Christ Church Episcopal, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Service of prayer, chants, readings and music in a candle-lit space. All welcome.

—West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. March 13.

—Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. March 16, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

—West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. April 10.

—Flathead Special Education Cooperative Management board and Executive Council meets 11:30 a.m. April 27, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

—West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. May 8.

Kalispell Compline Choir presents a Nightcap for the Soul, 9-9:45 p.m. May 14, Christ Church Episcopal, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Service of prayer, chants, readings and music in a candle-lit space. All welcome.

—Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. May 18, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

—West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. June 12.

—Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. June 13, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

Thought

“Drop the question what tomorrow may bring, and count as profit every day that Fate allows you.” —Horace, Roman poet (65 B.C.-8 B.C.)