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TODay

- Flathead County Agency on Aging staff provide Medicare information and benefits application assistance,10 a.m. to 4 p.m., main conference room, Gateway Community Center, 1203 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Call 7588-5730.

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

- Swan River School board work session 4 p.m.

Tuesday

- Somers School District board Negotiations Committee meets 7:30 a.m., Somers Middle School.

- 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.

- Deer Park School board meets at 3 p.m.

- 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.

- Benefit Brews Night 5-8 p.m. Backslope Brewery, Columbia Falls. $1 of every pint sold benefits Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana.

- 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.

Wednesday

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

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

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

- City of Whitefish Trick or Treat Trail, 2-4 p.m., 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., 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., west-facing parking lot.

- Park Side Halloween Carnival and Kids’ costume contest and Trunk or Treat 4-7 p.m., Park Side Credit Union,1300 Baker Ave., Whitefish. Photo booth, climbing wall, cake walk, bounce house, Whitefish police and fire personnel.

- Flathead County Sheriff’s Posse hosts a Trick or Treat community event, 5-9 p.m., 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., 146 Third Ave. W., Kalispell.

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

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

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

Thursday

- Cholesterol screening and education, 7-10 a.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Includes triglycerides, glucose, cholesterol, HDL and LDL. Walk-in clinic; no preregistration required. Fast 8-12 hours prior and drink plenty of water. Cost $35; $31.50 for seniors. Call Kathy Prim, 751-4500.

Friday

- Big Mountain Ski Club annual ski swap and sale Nov. 2-3, The Wave, Whitefish. Bring in good used sporting equipment and clothing 1-7 today. Doors open 8:30 a.m. Nov. 3 for members; 9 a.m. for nonmembers and runs to 3 p.m. Call Debi Bergeson, 756-3786.

- Bob Marshall Foundation’s annual Voice in the Wilderness fundraiser, 6 p.m., 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.

A look ahead

- Big Mountain Ski Club annual ski swap and sale Nov. 3, The Wave, Whitefish. Doors open 8:30 a.m. Nov. 3 for members; 9 a.m. for nonmembers and runs to 3 p.m. Call Debi Bergeson, 756-3786.

Thought

“Numerous politicians have seized absolute power and muzzled the press. Never in history has the press seized absolute power and muzzled the politicians.” — David Brinkley, American broadcast journalist (1920-2003).

- 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 groundbreaking on three new homes, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 3, 1314, 1318 and 1322 Sixth Ave. W., Kalispell. Public invited.

- Glacier Nordic Club annual potluck 5 p.m. Nov. 3, Moose Lodge, 230 W. 10th St., Whitefish. Bring a dish to share, cake for cake walk, and plates and utensils. Families welcome.

- 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.

- Flathead and Glacier High schools guitar concert 7 p.m. Nov. 6, FHS auditorium. Free. Open to public. Call Steve Eckels 257-6878.

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

- Kalispell native and Vietnam veteran Stan Bain signs his book “You are Never Alone,” 2-6 p.m. Nov. 12, The Bookshelf, 101 S. Main St., Kalispell. Portion of sales benefits Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry.

- Annual Frostys spaghetti dinner, 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.

- Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet lunch, 11:30 a.m. Nov. 13, meeting room of Victory Baptist Church, 1830 Montana 35. Speaker is Jessica Dexter. Music by Pam Leisinger and Clara Wieck. Cost $8 per person. Call Jan, 857-2467, or Rosainne, 257-8098 for lunch and free child care reservations. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

- Alzheimer’s Association Montana presents a free educational program, “Know the Ten Signs,” 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 13, Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Drive Kalispell.

- 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.

- Jillian Nelson gives a free presentation on “Picky and Resistant Eaters,” 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Whitefish Therapy and Sport Center, 2006 Hospital Way, Whitefish. Call 862-9378 to RSVP for childcare.

- 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.