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TODAY
— “Celebrating 100 Years of Fashion 1868-1968” Historic Clothing Tour, 9 a.m. Oct. 22, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell, $28 per person, $25 for members. Price includes a 14-page booklet of the collection. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.
— Kalispell Harvest and Holiday Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 22, Expo Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Fall decor, gifts, produce, homemade pies, jewelry.
— First Baptist Church garage sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 301 W. Wyoming, Kalispell. Proceeds go to local outreach programs.
— Women of First Presbyterian Church annual Harvest Bazaar, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 540 S. Main, Kalispell. Crafts, home-baked goods, produce, plants, books and next-to-new sale. Homemade soup, pie and bread luncheon 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds go to local charities.
— Flathead Valley Community Drug Task Force sponsors a drug take back day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rocky Mountain Heart and Lung building, Heritage Way, near KRMC. Turn in unused or expired medication for safe disposal. Drive up.
— Mission Mountain Winery free vertical tasting, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 22, 82420 U.S. 93 S., Dayton. All welcome.
— Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4:15 p.m., Walgreen’s, Kalispell, blood mobile.
— Pumpkin carving party, 1-4 p.m. Marina Cay, Bigfork. Pumpkins, carving kits, stencils provide. Cost $10 per person. Fundraiser for Bigfork ACES afterschool program.
— Halloween Hustle 5K, costume run/walk/jog and 1-mile Trick or Trot, 2 p.m. Oct. 22, Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Benefit for Coats for Kids; https:// runsignup.com/race/mt/kalispell.halloweenhustle5Kfamilyfunrunwalk
— Whistling Andy’s hosts a fundraiser for Intermountain children’s home and release of new bourbon, 2-4 p.m., 8541 Montana 35, Bigfork. Live music by Fetveit Brothers.
SUNDAY
— “Where Eagles Soar: Happy Rhythms Drumming and Talking Circle,” 2-4 p.m., Deep Bay Earth Center House, Lakeside. Free.
Monday
— AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Libby Christian Church, Libby. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-283-7000.
— Flathead County Democratic Women meet at Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Social at 11:30 a.m. followed by noon buffet lunch for $13. Speaker is Susie Burch, executive director of Economic Development and Continuing education at FVCC. For reservations, call Lynne Bradley, 756-9245; or Judy Cox, 755-1507.
— Brown bag luncheon presentation featuring musician/composer Jill Haley on oboe and English horn accompanying Susan McDevitt on piano, noon to 1 p.m. West Glacier Community Building.
— AARP Driver Safety Course, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 892-4087.
— Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
— Flathead Conservation District business meeting, 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, Kalispell, 752-4220.
— Red Ribbon Week Swim Night 7-8:30 p.m. The Summit, Kalispell. First 50 students with red ribbon get in free; free for Summit members.
TUESDAY
— AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3627.
— Red Cross blood drives: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Communities; noon to 5 p.m. Eureka Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
— Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 3 p.m., landfill office.
— Smith Valley School board special meeting 3 p.m.
— Benefit Pint Night, 5-8 p.m., Kalispell Brewing Company. Volunteer recruitment for Dream Adaptive Recreation Winter Program.
— Lakeside-Chambers networking meeting, 5-6 p.m. West Shore Medical Clinic, 306 Stoner Loop, Lakeside. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers.
— Healthy Potluck Supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Wellness Education Center, 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Bring something healthy to share and join for a fun and healthy social evening.
— Kalispell Public Schools district board meeting and work session 6 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Library.
— Kila School Library meeting 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday
— Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC.
— ImagineIF Libraries board meets at 9 a.m., meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
— Small Business Alliance Office of Advocacy hosts a federal regulatory roundtable discussion, 9:30-11 a.m., Blake Hall, FVCC. Register at sbaadvocacykalispell.eventbrite.com.
— Evergreen Chamber of Commerce luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Snappy Sport Senter, 1400 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Call 885-1212.
— Somers School District board Facilities work session 5:30 p.m., Somers Middle School.
— Red Ribbon Week Movie Night, Cinemark, Hutton Ranch, Kalispell. Two showings of “The Peanuts Movie” at 4 and 6:30 p.m. Free to students with red ribbon.
THURSDAY
— Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Council Chambers, City of Kalispell.
— Flathead Special Education Cooperative Management board and Executive Council meets 11:30 a.m., 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
— Kalispell Senior Citizens general meeting, 4 p.m., Kalispell Senior Center, 40 11th St. W. Speaker is from Montana Trolley. Bingo at 6 p.m. Open to public. Call 257-1598.
— Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 46th annual Harvest Dinner, 4-7 p.m., fellowship hall, 409 Fourth Ave. E., Polson. Swedish meatballs, potatoes, gravy, lefse, salad and dessert. Adults $10; children under 12, $5. Fair Trade products available. Take out available after 3 p.m. Call 883-5864.
— Savvy Social Security for Women Seminar, 6 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. What baby boomers need to know to maximize retirement income. Free. Call Kim Taylor, 752-7232.
— Mission Mountain Audubon meets 7 p.m., Polson City Library meeting room. Dale Becker presents a program “Restoring Trumpeter Swans on the Flathead Indian Reservation. Free. All welcome.
— Red Ribbon Week Operation Drug Free community presentation with DEA Special Agent Christopher Cavanaugh, 7-8:30 p.m., Glacier High School Performance Hall. Public welcome.
— Marion Fire District board meets 7 p.m., Marion Community Center, 180 Gopher Lane. Public welcome.
— Whitefish Middle School band and Varsity Band in concert, 7-8:30 p.m. Whitefish Performing Arts Center. Post-concert reception and refreshments. Public invited.
FRIDAY
— Paint the Town Pink Day, Lincoln County. Employees and customers encouraged to wear pink and decorate homes and businesses. Call Mary Beth, 406-283-7221.
— Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Flathead City-County Health Department.
— Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Speakers are candidates Corey Stapleton and Frank Garner. Lunch available. Public invited; www.gcpachy.org
— Red Ribbon Week concert fundraiser featuring Kelley Sinclair of Gladys Friday band and guests, 7-9 p.m., Bigfork Center for Performing Arts. Tickets $29; kids 14 and under free with adult ticket holder. Call 393-2581 for tickets or purchase at door. Benefit for Flathead Care.
— Congressman Ryan Zinke hosts a luncheon for Flathead area veterans, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., VFW Post 2252, 330 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Free. All veterans welcome. RSVP to 406-926-1866.
— Muscular Dystrophy Association fundraiser during second quarter of tonight’s Glacier Wolfpack football game, Legends Stadium, Kalispell.
A look ahead
— Whitefish Theatre Company’s Halloween Family Boo Run 10 a.m., Oct. 29. Family-friendly 5K run/walk. Prizes for best costumes, post-race food. Fundraiser for free theater and music outreach performances for area youth.
— Drive 4 UR Community Program, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 29, Freedom Bank, Columbia Falls. Anyone 18 and older with valid driver’s license may test drive a car. Whitefish Ford will donate $20 for each test drive to Boys & Girls Club of Glacier Country.
— Our Savior’s Lutheran Church annual Smorgasbord Dinner, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 29, 401 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls. Scandinavian meatballs, turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, salads, lefse, Scandinavian treats. Adults is $12.50; children 7 to 12 , $4; children 3 to 6, $2; and under 3, free. All welcome.
— Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Women For Wildlife: Ladies Night Out, A Denim & Diamond Affair, 5 p.m. Oct. 29, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. $30 person or a reserved table for 10: $350, includes $200 free Ultimate Raffle tickets. Call Kim Wold 257-9110.
— Red Ribbon Week concert fundraiser featuring Kelley Sinclair of Gladys Friday band and guests, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 29, Glacier High School Performance Hall. Tickets $29; kids 14 and under free with adult ticket holder. Call 393-2581 for tickets or purchase at door. Benefit for Flathead Care.
— Craig Hohenberger leads a Flathead Audubon field trip exploring late season migrating shorebirds and waterfowl. Meet at 10 a.m. Oct. 30, Creston Elementary School parking lot, 4495 Montana 35. Bring lunch, binoculars, and plan to carpool. Free. Open to public. To sign up, email Craig at asoleado2003@yahoo.com
— St. Matthew’s musicians and choir perform “Community in Harmony” Concert, 4 p.m. Oct. 30, St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Kalispell. Fundraiser for Sparrow’s Nest of Northwest Montana shelter for homeless high school students. All welcome. Call Karen Weaver, 406-920-2414.
— Free community Halloween Carnival 4-6 p.m. Oct. 30, First Presbyterian Church, 540 S. Main St., Kalispell. Games, crafts, pizza dinner, Trunk or Treating.
— Tom Flynn, executive director of the Council for Secular Humanism, gives a humorous audiovisual talk for the Flathead Area Secular Humanist Association, “The Trouble with Christmas,” 7 p.m., Oct. 31, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Doors open 6:30 p.m.
— Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 31, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
— Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Denise, 407-4110.
— 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. Nov. 2, 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.
— AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 3, Mission Valley Senior Center, Ronan. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-676-2371.
— Columbia Falls Aluminum Company Community Liaison Panel project update, 6 p.m. Nov. 3, 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. Nov. 3, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell.
— Trinity Lutheran Church annual bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 5, 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 free cinnamon rolls and coffee on Nov. 4.
— 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.
— Central Christian Church annual bazaar and baked goods sale, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 5, 248 Second Ave. E., Kalispell.
— Epworth United Methodist Church annual holiday bazaar and luncheon 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 5, 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. Nov. 5, Community Hall, 180 Gopher Lane. Santa arrives at noon. Homemade soups, cornbread, and pie available for lunch.
— Ferndale Sewing Circle pie and bingo fundraiser, 7 p.m. Nov. 5, at the Community Center across from Ferndale fire hall on Montana 209. Homemade pie, ice cream, beverages. Proceeds go to local families and charities.
— AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 7, Troy. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-751-4500.
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.
— 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.
— Benefit Pint Night, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 10, Montana Tap House, Whitefish. Volunteer recruitment for Dream Adaptive Recreation Winter Program.
— 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.
— 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.
— 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.
— West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. Nov. 14.
— 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.
— Teen social for grades 6-12, 4-5:30 p.m. Nov. 17, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Crafts, food, Wii gaming. Free.
— 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.
— 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.
— 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 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 p.m. Jan. 9, 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.
— 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.
— 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.