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TODAY

- Best Beginnings Council hosts a symposium from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. titled “Screen Time, Social Media and Parenting in the Digital Age” for parents, care givers, educators and all concerned, FVCC Arts and Technology Building, room 139. Keynote speakers, workshops, evening session. No pre-registration required. For child care, contact Mary Buenz in advance, 406-253-2215.

- ImagineIF Libraries board meets at 9 a.m., meeting room, Kalispell. Call Connie Behe, 758-5824.

- Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., St. John Paul II Church, Bigfork. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus.

- Flathead Democrats monthly education series titled “Understanding the Economics of our Public Policy Debates,“ 7- 9 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public invited.

THURSDAY

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

- Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., U.S. Service.

- City of Kalispell Impact Fee Advisory Committee meets 4 p.m., City Hall Chambers, 201 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Often to public.

- Marion Fire District board meets 5 p.m., Marion Community Center, 180 Gopher Lane, Marion.

- Canyon Community Dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Hungry Horse School. Potato bar. All welcome. Call Flo, 250-3406; or Luann, 261-1083.

- Boys & Girls Club of Glacier Country and Human Therapy on Horseback “Fun Pianos” fundraiser, Flathead Valley Community College Arts & Technology building. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Show being 7 p.m. Cash bar, light hors d’ oeuvres. Tickets are $30. Call Mandy Anderson, 892-2697.

- Flathead Democrats monthly Education Series on “Understanding the Economics of Our Public Policy Debates,“ 7-9 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public invited.

FRIDAY

- Mountain Brook Craft Cooperative annual Quilt & Craft Market 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 28, Mountain View Mennonite Church, 795 Mennonite Church Road, Kalispell.

- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2-p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road.

- Kalispell Parks and Recreation hosts a free outdoor move, “The Sandlot, Woodland Park. Free kids’ games and activities 6 p.m.; movie 7 p.m. Free popcorn and cotton candy.

SATURDAY

- Flathead Lutherans for Life multi-church rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 405 Liberty St., Kalispell. Proceeds benefit Hope Pregnancy Ministries and other projects. Call 752-6048.

- Mountain Brook Craft Cooperative annual Quilt & Craft Market 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Mountain View Mennonite Church, 795 Mennonite Church Road, Kalispell.

- Flathead guided hikes at Flathead Lake State Park, 10:30 a.m., Wayfarers Unit, Flathead Lake State Park. $4 per person; $10 per family.

THOUGHT

“It is as fatal as it is cowardly to blink @ facts because they are not to our taste.” — John Tyndall, English physicist (1820-1893).

Resource Advisory Committee meets to review project proposals and vote to recommend projects for funding at 4 p.m. today, Oct. 1 and 3, Tally Lake District/ Supervisor’s Office, 650 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell. Open to public. Call Meghan Mulholland, 758-5252.

TUESDAY

- Flathead County Resource Advisory Committee meets to review project proposals and vote to recommend projects for funding at 4 p.m. today and Oct. 3, Tally Lake District/ Supervisor’s Office, 650 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell. Open to public. Call Meghan Mulholland, 758-5252.

- Program about human trafficking, missing persons and drugs, 6-9 p.m., Flathead High School, 644 Fourth Ave. W., Kalispell. Presenters from law enforcement, Homeland Security. Free. Public invited; gloryforashes.org

A LOOK AHEAD

- Friendship Force Flathead Valley meets for breakfast 9 a.m. Oct. 2, Sykes Restaurant, Kalispell. Learn about unique travel experiences and opportunities. Call Priscilla, 756-9332.

- Miller Campbell concert fundraiser for Flathead Special Education Cooperative, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 2, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Tickets $10; children 12 and under, free. Call Chuck at 406-334-9510.

- Flathead County Resource Advisory Committee meets to review project proposals and vote to recommend projects for funding at 4 p.m. today, Oct. 3, Tally Lake District/ Supervisor’s Office, 650 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell. Open to public. Call Meghan Mulholland, 758-5252.

- 20th annual Northwest Montana Veterans Stand Down, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 6, Asa Wood Grade School, 700 Idaho St., Libby. Free services, resources, counseling, food, clothing for veterans and their families. Civilian clothing drive in parking lot.

- Bigfork Community Methodist Church annual bazaar and soup luncheon, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 5. Jewelry, wood products, art, pottery, jams, jellies, pies.

- 36th annual Children’s House Montessori Pumpkin Patch, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 5, Whitefish Armory.

- Climate Smart Glacier Country hosts a community climate conversation, 3-5 p.m., Oct. 5, Whitefish Community Library. Climate Reality leader Winona Bateman leads an interactive storytelling workshop. All welcome.

- Rick Trembeth presents a program on “Native People and Historic Fire in Northwest Montana,” 4 p.m. Oct. 5, Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Reception follows. Free. Reservation required. Call 888-5393.

- Plant-wise Flathead’s fall potluck, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 6, Fellowship Room, Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Drive, Kalispell. Chef Ananda with Dancing Spirit Ranch Retreat Center demonstrates how to make probiotic sauerkraut. Bring plant-based dish to share (No meat, dairy, eggs or fish) Call Diana Blend, 406-253-0498.

- Whitefish Trail Legacy Run Oct. 5-6. 50k Mountain Ultramarathon Oct. 5. Half-marathon, 10K, 5K and family fun run Oct. 6, Whitefish Bike Retreat. Register at www.whitefishlegacy.org

- Mount Brown Hawk Watch Program volunteer training, noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 5, Glacier Park. Meet across from Lake McDonald Lodge near Jammer Joe’s parking lot. Snacks and hot beverages provided. Bring binoculars. Call 888-7986.

- Third annual Flathead Valley Buddy Walk to promote awareness about Down Syndrome, 11:30 a.m. Oct. 6, Kidsport Soccer Complex, Kalispell. 1-mile fun walk begins at 1 p.m. To register, visit www.ds-stride.org/flatheadbuddywalk.

- Somers Company Town Project Oktoberfest, 6 p.m. Oct. 6, Somers Bay Cafe. Bratwurst, sauerkraut, homemade potato salad, German chocolate cupcakes. 50/50 raffle. Live music. $15 per person includes first beer or wine. All proceeds go to Somers Company Town Museum

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 7, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

- Stillwater Lutheran Church groundbreaking ceremony, 11 a.m. Oct. 13, 1401 Church Drive, Kalispell.

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

- Flathead Conservation District 310 Stream Permit meeting 7 p.m. Oct. 15, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

- Lakeside QRU board meets 7 p.m. Oct. 16, Lakeside Community Room. Call Lois Lauman, 253-2841.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 21, Libby Christian Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 12:30- 4:30 p.m. Oct. 21, North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls. 20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 892-4087.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 22, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets at noon Oct. 24, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

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

- Flathead Conservation District business meeting 7 p.m. Oct. 28, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

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

- Lakeside QRU board meets 7 p.m. Nov. 20, Lakeside Community Room. Call Lois Lauman, 253-2841.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets at noon Nov. 21, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 26, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. Dec. 9.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 17, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets at noon Dec. 19, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

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

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets at noon Jan. 23, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

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

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets at noon Feb. 20, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. March 9.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets at noon March 19, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

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

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets at noon April 16, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

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

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets at noon May 21, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

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