Daybook

TODAY

— 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

— Ribbon cutting ceremony U.S. 93 Bypass, 12:30 p.m., Old Reserve Drive overpass.

— 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.

— Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Unwind, 5-6:30 p.m. Falkor Defense. Parking and trolley available at Cowboy Church, 3171 U.S. 93, Kalispell Giveaways. All U.S. citizens welcome. Call 758-2800.

— Muscular Dystrophy Association fundraiser during second quarter of tonight’s Glacier Wolfpack football game, Legends Stadium, Kalispell.

SATURDAY

— Whitefish Theatre Company’s Halloween Family Boo Run 10 a.m. O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Family-friendly 5K run/walk. Prizes for best costumes, post-race food. Registration at wwwrunsignup.com or same day from 8:45-9:45 a.m. Call 862-5371. Fundraiser for for area youth.

— Drive 4 UR Community Program, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 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.

— Spay & Neuter Task Force kitten adoption event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Holiday Inn Express lobby, behind Lowe’s Kalispell. Small fee. Call 871-2388.

— Craft business entrepreneur Sandy Sandler facilitates a discussion on how therapy dogs can comfort those with hidden disabilities, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Petsmart, 65 Treeline Road, Kalispell. Bring yourself and your pet in costume for a chance to win prizes.

— Our Savior’s Lutheran Church annual Smorgasbord Dinner, 4:30-7:30 p.m., 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., Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. $30 person or 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., 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.

SUNDAY

— Craig Hohenberger leads a Flathead Audubon field trip exploring late season migrating shorebirds and waterfowl. Meet at 10 a.m., Creston ElementarySchool 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

— KittyMOM’s Rescue Organization sponsors a winter cat shelter workshop, 1 to 4 p.m. Kalispell Elks Club, 1820 U.S. 93 S. Anyone who cares for barn cats, feral cats or stray cats invited to help assemble shelters and take home what you need. Cat food provided. Call Sassi, 756-6907.

— St. Matthew’s musicians and choir perform “Community in Harmony” Concert, 4 p.m., 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., First Presbyterian Church, 540 S. Main St., Kalispell. Games, crafts, pizza dinner, Trunk or Treating.

MONDAY

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

— Park Side Credit Union Trick or Treat Street, 2:30-5 p.m. Central Avenue, Whitefish. Kids’ costume contest with prizes. Get pictures taken at Park Side tent.

— Trick or treating 5-7 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. Games 3-5 p.m. Children’s costume contest 3-7 p.m.

— Prestige Assisted Living invites kids to its Halloween Bash, 3 to 5 p.m. 125 Glenwood Drive in Kalispell. Call 756-1818.

— Flathead Valley Community College third annual Trunk or Treat, 4 to 7 p.m., west facing parking lots. Free. Open to public.

— Bigfork trick or treating, 4-6 p.m. Electric Avenue.

— Spooktacular Trunk or Treat Halloween Night, 4-6 p.m., across from Lakeside Elementary School.

— Whitefish Assembly of God Big Orange Party family event, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Whitefish Middle School gyms for kids ages 0 to 12. Door prizes, inflatables, games, hot dogs, candy.

— Adventure Church Harvest Festival, 6-8:30 p.m., 347 Second Ave. W. Call 257-9199.

— 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., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Doors open 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY

— U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation and Bonneville Power Administration host public scoping meetings in Montana on Columbia River System Operations Environmental Impact Statement, 4-7 p.m. today, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell; 4-7 p.m. Nov. 2, Ponderosa Room, Libby City Hall.

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

WEDNESDAY

— 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.

— 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.

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.

— 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.

A look ahead

— 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.

— Emily Fitzpatrick leads a free leadership workshop on workplace culture, 10-11 a.m. Nov. 4, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Register at www.flaghshipequip.com. For information, call 980-257-9524.

— 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. Nov. 4, Casey’s, Whitefish, upstairs. Food, drinks, live music, dancing. Tickets $15. Proceeds benefit Bob Marshall Wilderness Association. Call Margosia Jadkowski, 387-3822.

— 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.

— Somers-Lakeside Fire Department 53rd annul Harves Dinner, 4-8 p.m. Nov. 5, Somers Fire Hall, 27 Lesley Ave. Traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Adults $13; children, 4-10, $7; under 3, free.

— 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.

— Flathead Tiny Talks community event, 7 p.m. Nov. 5, 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 beneft Montana Outdoor Legacy Foundation.

— 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.

— Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) workshop, noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 7, room 120 Broussard Center, FVCC. Call Cindy Kiefer, 756-3843.

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

— 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.

— 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.

— 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.

— 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.

— 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.

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.

— 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.

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

— 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.

Thought

“Next to excellence is the appreciation of it.” u William Makepeace Thackeray, British author (1811-1863).