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TODay

- Refresh Leadership Simulcast with guest speaker Gen. Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.), 9 a.m. to noon, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Registration 8-9 a.m. Cost $15; continental breakfast. Call 257-2255.

- Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., FVCC.

- ImagineIF Libraries board meets at 9:30 a.m., City Hall, Columbia Falls. Call Connie Behe, 758-5824.

- Spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Carla Noziska who is in need of a double lung transplant, 5-8 p.m., Fatt Boys, 1307 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Silent auction 5-7:30 p.m. Call Chrystal Keeney, 406-885-4281 or Noziska,406- 314-4016

- Salvation Army Harvest-fest youth/family carnival 6-8 p.m., 110 Bountiful Drive, Kalispell. Cup cake walk, fishing pond, games. Prizes. Lock up friends in “jail” for a donation to get out. Snack bar.

- Columbia Falls School board Long Range Planning Committee meets at 6 p.m.

Thursday

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by Rotary Clubs.

- Teen social for grades 6-12, 4-5:30 p.m., ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Food, Wii gaming. Learn how to use a 3D printer and pen. Free.

- Kalispell Public Schools Policy Committee meets 8:30 a.m., IT office.

- Kalispell Public Schools Policy and Communications Committee meets 10 a.m., superintendent’s office.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:45 a.m., Gateway Community Center, United Way Conference Room, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Over 60 Party, 1-3 p.m., Whitefish Moose Lodge, 230 W. 10th St. Bingo, cake, door prizes. No charge.

- Columbia Falls School board Insurance Committee meets at 4 p.m..

- Good Shepherd Lutheran Church harvest dinner, 4-6:30 p.m., 409 First Ave. E., Polson. Swedish meatballs, potatoes and gravy, homemade lefse, salad, desert. Adults $10; children under 12, $5. Take-out orders available; call 883-5864. Proceeds benefit Boys & Girls of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County.

- Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee meets 4 p.m. downstairs of Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Montana 35, Bigfork. Call Shelley Gonzales, 837-5346.

- Marion Fire District Board meets 5 p.m., at the Marion Community Center, 180 Gopher Lane.

- Alzheimer’s Association Montana free educational program titled, “Effective Communication Strategies,” 5:30-7 p.m., Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Drive, Kalispell. RSVP to 406-252-3053.

- Canyon Community Dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Hungry Horse School. Soups, salad, dessert. Council on Aging will have a table set up to make appointments for Medicare, Medicaid. All welcome. Call Flo, 250-3406; or Luann, 261-1083.

- Columbia Falls Historical Society meets 6 p.m., Teakettle Room, North Valley Community Center, Columbia Falls. Bring old photos to share. Prizes will be awarded.

- Free Night at the Museum, 6:30 p.m., Miracle of American Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, Polson. Film “The Devil Horse” will be shown. Treats and donations welcome. Call Gil, 883-6804 or 270-7895.

Friday

- Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Flathead City-County Health Department.

- Opening reception for new Glacier Park exhibit, 5-7 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Refreshments. Cash bar. Open to public. Free admission.

- West Shore community dinner, 5-6 p.m., the Gathering Place 238 Adams St., Lakeside. Free of charge to anyone. Families welcome.

- Park After Dark full moon hike, 6:30 p.m., Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. 2-mile guided hike. Bring flashlight or headlamp. Prizes for best costume. Free for kids 12 and under; 6 for all others. Preregistration required at Eventbrite.

- Lake View Care Center Haunted House, 6-9 p.m. today and Saturday, 1050 Grand Dr., Bigfork. Scary actors and zones; Admission $1; donations accepted.

Saturday

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 752-7266 for a reservation.

Thought

“You can tell the size of a man by the size of the thing that makes him mad.” — Adlai E. Stevenson II, American statesman (1900-1965)

- Columbia Falls Women’s Connection fall fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., North Valley Hospital Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Crafts, homemade baked items, jams jellies. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

- Kalispell Elks Lodge annual pumpkin carving contest, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1820 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. All welcome. Call David Barnes, 249-0535.

- Kalispell branch of AAUW fall meeting,10:30 a.m. to noon, FVCC Library. Susan Matter, director of Library Services, present a program that provides tools to determine the validity of news. Recent college graduates welcome

- Lake View Care Center Haunted House, 6-9 p.m., 1050 Grand Dr., Bigfork. Scary actors and zones; Admission $1; donations accepted.

Monday

- Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

Tuesday

- Red Cross blood drives: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eureka High School; 11:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. St. Joseph Medical Center, Polson.

- Lakeside-Somers Chamber of Commerce BASH, 4-5 p.m. Glacier Sotheby’s International Realty, 7191 U.S. 93. S., Lakeside. Free for chamber members; $5 nonmembers.

- Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley dedication of two new homes, 5:30 p.m., 116 and 118 Jackson Peak Drive, Mountain Vista Estates, Kalispell. Public invited.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m., Flathead County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.

A look ahead

- Flathead Valley Community College Veterans’ Association hosts Trunk or Treat, 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31, west-facing parking. Free. Open to public.

- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Montana Academy.

- Toddlers’ Trick or Treat ,11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Oct. 31, The Springs, 1001 River Lakes Pkwy., Whitefish. Meet residents, games.

- City of Whitefish Trick or Treat Trail, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 31, James R. Bakke Nature Reserve, 611 W. Seventh St. Wear costumes. Participate in fun fitness activities for a chance to win a Strider bike.

- Halloween Haunted Houses and costume contest, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31, Kalispell Center Mall. Two houses — one scary, one not as scary. Trunk or treat, photo booth bouncy house. All ages welcome. Suggested donation of one nonperishable food item or $1.

- Flathead Valley Community College Veterans’ Association Trunk or Treat, 4 to 7 p.m., Oct. 31, west-facing parking lot.

- Park Side Halloween Carnival and Kids’ costume contest, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31, Park Side Credit Union,1300 Baker Ave., Whitefish.

- Trunk or Treat parking lot! • Photo booth, climbing wall, cake walk, bounce house, Whitefish police and fire department

- Flathead County Sheriff’s Posse hosts a Trick or Treat community event, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 31, 155 Shady Lane, Kalispell (former Boys and Girls Club Roller Rink). Games, candy, prizes. Tables by first responders and local businesses. Free admission.

- Nurturing Center Halloween party with Candyland theme, 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 31, 146 Third Ave. W., Kalispell.

- Bigfork trick or treat, 4-6 p.m. Oct. 31, Electric Avenue.

- Trick or treating, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 31, Montana Veterans Home, Columbia Falls. Public invited.

- Community Fall Festival, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Kalispell Nazarene Church, 1295 Whitefish Stage. Costumes welcome. Games, candy.

- Bob Marshall Foundation’s annual Voice in the Wilderness fundraiser, 6 p.m. Nov. 2, Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Keynote speakers are Michael Reavis and Jim Flint with Spotted Bear Ranger District. Live music. Silent auction. Tickets $25, limited at door.

- Epworth United Methodist Church annual holiday bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 3, 329 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Lefse, crafts, jewelry, wooden toys, quited items, pottery. Sweet rolls and coffee, served 9-10:30 a.m. Taco and soup lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds support mission projects.

- Somers Volunteer Fire Department annual harvest dinner, 4-8 p.m. Nov. 3, Somers Fire Hall, 27, Lesley Ave., Somers. Turkey with all the trimmings. Adults, $13; children, $7; under 10, free. Call 406-270-1343.

- Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley dedication of three new homes, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 3, 1314, 1318 and 1322 Sixth Ave. W., Kalispell. Public invited.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 6, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3627.

- Trinity Lutheran School annual Christmas fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10. Vendors, raffle prizes, games, arts and crafts. Call 257-6716.

- Trinity Lutheran School Veterans’s Day program 11:30 a.m. Nov. 11, 495 Fifth Ave. WN., Kalispell. Luncheon for veterans and active duty service members follows.

- Annual Frostys spaghetti dcinner, 4-6:30 p.m. Nov. 11, Lakeside Elementary School. All you-can-eat spaghetti with choice of meat, clam or vegetarian sauce, garlic bread, salad, beverage and brownies/ $5 per person.; kids under 6, eat free. Raffle and silent auction of Frostys closes at 5:30 p.m.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 12, Troy United Methodist Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-293-0100.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. Nov. 12.

- Creston Fire Department offers an adult, infant and child CPR/obstructed airway course, 6 p.m. Nov. 13, at the fire department, 4498 Montana 35, Kalispell. $40 minimum donation. Reserve by Nov. 6. Call 250-4655.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 13, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.

- Flathead Conservation District 310 Stream Permit meeting 7 p.m. Nov. 13, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

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

- “Start Smart” workshop on how to negotiate a fair salary, 9-11 a.m. Nov. 15, room 139 Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Pre-registration required at kalispellstartsmart.eventzilla.net

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Eureka High School. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-293-6344.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:45 a.m. Nov. 15, Gateway Community Center, United Way Conference Room, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Smith Valley School ‘50s-Themed Happy Days Pie Bingo, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 16, 2901 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Public invited.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 17, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

- Erica von Kleist and Mike Eldred present the Gift of Thanks concert, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, Whitefish Performing Arts Center. Proceeds benefit Groovetrail nonprofit and Flathead Food Bank. Tickets $20; groovetrail.org or Stumptown Vintage Photography, 118 Central Ave., Whitefish.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 19, Libby Christian Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-293-7000.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Fall Prevention and Winter Safety Tips,” 2-3:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9625.

- Free Night at the Museum, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 22, Miracle of American Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, Polson. Film “Kelly’s Heroes” will be shown. Bring Thanksgiving leftovers to share; donations welcome. Call Gil, 883-6804 or 270-7895.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 26, Gateway Community Center, 1203 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 752-7266.

- Flathead Conservation District business meeting 7 p.m. Nov. 26, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

- Flathead Conservation District 310 work session 9 a.m. Nov. 28, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

- Smith Valley School Holiday Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 1, 2901 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell.

- Evergreen Chamber of Commerce annual holiday gala Dec. 6, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Social hour and silent auction 5 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. Dec. 10.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 11, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11 a.m. Dec. 13, Evergreen board room, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Dec. 17, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Free Night at the Museum, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 27, Miracle of American Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, Polson. “Heading Home for the Holidays” filmed in Glacier Park and Browning with Amy Grant and Jimmy Stewart’s “Mr. Krueger’s Christmas” will be shown. Treats and donations welcome. Call Gil, 883-6804 or 270-7895.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. Jan. 14.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:45 a.m. Jan. 17, Gateway Community Center, United Way Conference Room, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. Feb. 11.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:45 a.m. Feb. 14, Gateway Community Center, United Way Conference Room, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. March 11.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:45 a.m. March 21, Gateway Community Center, United Way Conference Room, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. April 8.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:45 a.m. April 18, Gateway Community Center, United Way Conference Room, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. May 13.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:45 a.m. May 16, Gateway Community Center, United Way Conference Room, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. June 10.