Daybook

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.

— Rails to Trails meets at 5:30 p.m. at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road. All welcome. Call 257-1932.

— 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.

— Kalispell Public Schools district board meets 6 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Library.

— Somers Rural Fire District board meets 6 p.m., Lakeside Fire Station, 125 Bills Road.

— Deer Park School board meets at 6:30 p.m. in the library.

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

— City of Kalispell Solid Waste Division will be picking up roll-out containers today. There will be no disruption for Election Day. Have containers out by 7 a.m.

WEDNESDAY

— Red Cross blood drives: 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., school gymnasium. Music, presentations, honoring of veterans. Public invited.

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

— Coffee with the Chief, 5:30 p.m. Lewis and Clark Room, Sykes’, 202 Second Ave. W. Kalispell. Chief of Police Roger Nasset discusses community issues over free coffee. Public welcome.

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

— Bigfork County Water and Sewer District meets at 7 p.m., district office, 108 Harbor Heights Blvd. Public welcome.

— Bad Rock Rural Fire District board meets 7:30 p.m., north fire hall, 23 Columbia Pines Court. Call 892-0438.

THURSDAY

— Red Cross blood drives:  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.

— Columbia Falls High School hosts a Veterans Day Assembly, 10 a.m. school gym. Guest speaker is former Marine sergeant Luke Opp. Band and choir perform. Essay winners read winning essays. Public invited.

— International Gift Festival, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Nov. 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. Musical performances. Village Cafe serves lunch. All proceeds benefit international charitable organizations.

— Bigfork Community/Senior Center annual membership drive and potluck lunch, 11:30 a.m.. Speaker is Agency on Aging Director Lisa Sheppard. New board of directors elected and introduced. Call 837-4157.

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

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

— Kalispell Chamber of Commerce 112th annual banquet, 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, Room 139, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Doors open 5:30 p.m.; film begins 6 p.m. Free; but ticket required.

— Flathead Wildlife Inc., hosts a “Be Bear Aware” program by Chuck Bartlebaugh, 7 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, Kalispell. Videos, demonstrations and wildlife mounts. Public invited. Call Jim Vashro, 270-9914.

— Flathead Valley Genealogical Society meets, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1380 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Business meeting 6:30 p.m. Program at 7 p.m. titled “Bring Your Ancestor Back to the Future-Focusing on New Databases.” Mini-class 5:30 p.m. on “FHL: How to Index.” Free. Open to public. Call Lynne Bradley, 756-9245.

FRIDAY

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

— Swan River School Veterans Days program 8:45 a.m., gymnasium, 1205 Montana 83, Bigfork, next to Echo Lake Cafe. Guest speaker is Navy Master Chief Tom Countryman. Coffee and cake served afterward.

— International Gift Festival, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Friday, 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. Musical performances. Village Cafe serves lunch. All proceeds benefit international charitable organizations.

— Kalispell Public Schools Board Governance Committee meets 10 a.m., district office, 233 First Ave. E.

— Bigfork High School 17th annual Veterans Day Assembly, 10 a.m., gymnasium. Music, honor guard, essays and other presentations. All veterans and public welcome. Refreshments.

— Whitefish High School Veterans Day observance and celebration, 10:30 a.m., gymnasium. Guest speaker is Staff Sgt. Francis Scott. Patriotic music featured.

— United Veterans of Flathead, Civil Air Patrol Veterans Day ceremony begins 10:45 a.m. Depot Park, Kalispell. Patriotic music, flag raising, prayers. Lunch served at noon at the Elks, Kalispell.

— Red Cross blood drives: 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.

— Lakeside Elementary School Veterans Day assembly, 2:15 p.m., gymnasium. Featured guest is Navy Capt. Craig Solem (Ret.). All welcome.

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

— Evergreen Disposal will be running normal routes on Veterans Day.

A look ahead ...

— 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.

— Wendy’s Restaurants donates 15 percent of sales from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 15 to Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to benefit Montana children in foster care.

— Women of the Moose Thanksgiving meal, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 16, 230 W. 10th St., Whitefish. Turkey, potatoes, salads, rolls, dessert. Open to public. Call Carol, 260-8493.

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

— Kalispell Public Schools district board work session, 6 p.m. Nov. 15, Kalispell Middle School Library.

— 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.

— Flathead Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited meets 7 p.m. Nov. 15, Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Clint Muhlfield presents a program titled “Trout in Hot Water? Understanding Climate Change Impacts on Native Trout.” Refreshments. Door prize. Public welcome. Call Larry Timchak, 250-7473.

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

— City of Kalispell planning director Tom Jentz talks about what’s new in Flathead Valley for “Blueprint for Business Success” brown bag series, noon Nov. 16, Gateway Community Center, 1203 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell.  

— Kalispell Public Schools Policy and Technology Committees meet 8:30 a.m. Nov. 17, district office, 233 First Ave. E.

— 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.

— Friendship Force of the Flathead Valley meets Nov. 17, Vista Linda, Somers. Social hour 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m. Cost $15. All interested in travel and meeting people from other countries invited. For reservations, call Pat, 257-1932.

— 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.

West Valley Naturalists meet 7 p.m. Nov. 17, West Valley Middle School Commons, 2290 Farm to Market Road, Kalispell. Laura Katzman with Flathead Land Trust will talk about conservation project on 400 acres of bird migration habitat in the West Valley. Free. Everyone welcome. Use main school entrance. Call Linda de Kort, 755-3704.

— 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.

— Smith Valley School craft fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 19, 2901 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell.

— 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. Appetizers, raffle, wine grab, cash bar. Tickets $30, at Casey’s or info@dreamadaptive.org.

— Whitefish Shines volunteer group puts up Whitefish winter directions Nov. 20. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at intersection of Second Street and Central Avenue downtown. Bring gloves. New volunteers welcome. Call Chris Schustrom, 260-1198.

— Deep Bay Center presents a free screening of the movie, “The Power of Forgiveness, 2 p.m. Nov. 20, 100 Deep Bay Drive, Lakeside.  A discussion will follow. To reserve a seat, call 844-2611.

— 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.

Evergreen tree lighting ceremony, 6-7 p.m. Nov. 22, The Hardware Store. Lighting at 6 p.m. Cookies and beverages served. Bring pies for pie auction by 5 p.m.

— 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.

— Kalispell Elks ninth annual Christmas Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 3, Elks Lodge, 1820 Hwy 93 S, Kalispell. More than 30 tables of gifts, decor, baked goods, jewelry, crafts. Chili and cornbread available. Proceeds benefit community programs. Call Jennifer Potts, 406-885-4124.

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

— Conrad Mansion Museum hosts Children’s Christmas, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 8, Kalispell. Children visit with Santa and recieve a smal gifts. Photos with Santa $15. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.

— Christmas City of the North Christmas Parade, 5 p.m. Dec. 10, downtown Kalispell.

— 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.

— Valley Voices Choral Evensong performs 7 p.m. Dec. 15, Great Hall, Conrad Mansion Museum, Kalispell. Tickets $15 per person. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.

— 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

“Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.” — Boris Pasternak, Russian author (1890-1960).