Daybook

TODAY

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

—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 yo—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

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

—U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Burea—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.

—Kila School Technology Committee meets 5:30 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY

—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.

—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.

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

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

—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.

FRIDAY

—Trinity Lutheran Church annual bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, 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., 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.

—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. Nov. 5 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  

A look ahead

—Big Mountain Ski Club annual ski sale and swap, Nov. 5, 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. 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.

—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 Harvest 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 benefit 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.

—Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

—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. Nov. 8, sixth grade room.

—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.

—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.

—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.

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

—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. 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.

—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.

—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.

—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.

—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.

—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

“Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral, forty-eight percent indignation, and fifty percent envy.” —Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974).