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WEDNESDAY 10/8
FIRE BY FRICTION: BOW DRILL SKILLS COURSE 9:30 AM Swan Ecosystem Center, Condon
Learn the technologies developed by our ancestors that still inspire and offer practical and artful self-sufficiency- the Bow Drill Fire. Each student will leave the course with a proven and tested Bow Drill Fire Kit that they have made from scratch. Q: 754-3137
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
ImagineIF Bigfork Library 10 am
ImagineIF Columbia Falls Library 10:30 am ImagineIF Kalispell Library 11 am
Preschool storytimes are filled with stories, songs, crafts, music and more. Each week features a unique theme.
Q: 837-6976
HOME SCHOOL ART CLASSES, 10:30 AM
Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell
Home school students create drawings, paintings, prints, sculptures and more while exploring a variety of materials and techniques. Art projects are designed with multiple levels of complexity in order to accommodate individual student abilities. Cost per session: $7. Q: 755.5268
LUNCH WITH THE CULINARY INSTITUTE, 11 AM FVCC Instructional Kitchen, Kalispell
As part of their capstone course, students will open a new restaurant on campus for three weeks. The restaurant, titled “The Experience,” will be open for lunch Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 7 through Oct. 23. The restaurant concept, created and produced entirely by the students, will provide patrons the opportunity to observe students in action as they show off their skills preparing and serving dishes prepared with the freshest ingredients available in the Flathead Valley. Price $8-12. Q: 756-3822
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EVENTS
FARMER’S MARKET
Wednesdays from 3-6pm and Saturdays 9:30am-1:30pm
Bigfork Masonic Temple
BIGFORK MUSEUM PRESENTS WATERMEDIA 2014 Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm www.big forkmuseum.org
SUNDOWNER NETWORKING RECEPTION
Thursday, October 9th - 5pm
Thomas G. Lewis Home Gallery and Studio
TAMARACK TIME
ON ELECTRIC AVENUE
Saturday, October 11th - 12 Noon
Food Tastings, Birds of Prey on Display Oktoberfest at the Garden Bar at 2pm
For more details contact the Bigfork Area Chamber
www.bigfork.org • 837-5888
BIGFORK FARMERS MARKET, 3 PM
Masonic Temple, Bigfork
Vendors sell fresh cut flowers, garden starters, fresh produce, herbs, baked goods, farm fresh eggs, jams, hand made crafts and much more.
AFTER SCHOOL ARTS & CRAFTS CLUB, 3:30 PM Stumptown Art Studio, Whitefish
Each day will bring a new and exciting art activity to com- plete in one hour! Bring a friend and have fun with others while creating your artwork. $5 Q: 862 5929
SPOOKFEST, 5 PM
Whitefish Moose Lodge
Assorted spook food, salad and dessert. Wear costumes for a chance to win a prize! Q: 862-2669
FLATHEAD HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE’S “ALICE IN WONDERLAND,” 6 PM (WED & THU)
David M Hashley Theatre, Kalispell
Take a tumble down the rabbit hole with the beloved children’s classic. This one-hour version takes Alice, as well as the audience, through a maze of incredible ad- ventures while she searches for the Queen’s stolen tarts. Alice meets many of Wonderland’s iconic characters. $7 Adults/ $5 Kids and Seniors.
WEDNESDAY PUB TRIVIA, 6 PM
Flathead Lake Brewing Company
Get your teams together and join in for Pub House Trivia. Q: 837-0353
OPEN MIC WITH CRAIG WICKHAM, 6 PM Haskill Station, Whitefish
Bring your instrument of choice or just come groove by the fire place. Q: 863-5455
GLASS FUSING, 6:30 PM
Stumptown Art Studio, Whitefish
In this two-hour class you will be introduced to key
concepts related to creating glass objects in the kiln. Students will make a 10 -inch fused and slumped plate or bowl, enjoying a wide range of glasses to choose from. $65 Q: 862 5929
FLATHEAD BEEKEEPERS MONTHLY MEETING, 6:30 PM
Teakettle Community Center, Columbia Falls Flathead Beekeepers, a gathering of backyard beekeep- ers and wanna-bee beeks. All are welcome. Bring your expertise and questions.
DANCE CLASSES, INTRODUCTORY BALLROOM AND COUNTRY, 7 PM
Kalispell Eagles
Join Fred and Karen to learn how to dance to all music styles (country, ballroom, jazz, etc.) at any venue, in three basic rhythms. Q: 314-4269
STEPPIN’ 2 RHYTHM WITH APRIL, 7:30 PM Blue Moon Nite Club, Columbia Falls
Free dance lessons, followed by live music.
LIVE BLUES NIGHT, 8 PM
Brannigan’s Irish Pub, Kalispell
Steve “Big Daddy” Kelly and Rosie playing the blues every Wednesday. Q: 393-2418
JAM NIGHT WITH THE SMART ALEX, 8:30 PM Craggy Range Bar and Grill
Every Wednesday the guys in the Smart Alex bring the jams and rock the house. Q: 862-7550
SLIM CESSNA’S AUTO CLUB, 9 PM
Stonefly Lounge, Coram
Hailing from Denver CO, their unique style (Americana / Rock / Revival) is a completely staged performance that is not to be missed. This is their one and only tour stop in NW Montana! $10 Q: 387-5440
OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH LUKE LAUTARET, 9 PM Scotty’s Bar, Kalispell
Sign up with your host, Luke Lautaret of Marshall Catch, to get a time slot and show off your talent. Q: 257-8188
KARAOKE WITH JODY, 9:30 PM Rainbow Bar and Casino, Kalispell Come and show off your talent! Q: 752-6630
THURSDAY 10/9
MONTANA REINING COW HORSE ASSOCIATION DERBY, 9 AM FRI & SUN
Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell
Come and see one of the most exciting equine events where riders and horses match their skill against cattle. Fun for the whole family! Full concessions and bar avail- able. Free. Q: 755 5366
BOOKS AND BABIES, 11 AM
ImagineIF Kalispell Library
Parents and caregivers of infants up to 24 months are invited for stories, bouncy rhymes and playtime with spe- cial sensory toys. Learn fun techniques for using books, songs and rhymes at home. Q: 758-5820
INFORMATION ON WEED CONTROL IN THE FLATHEAD VALLEY, 7 PM
West Valley School, Kalispell
Invasive plant control in the Flathead Valley, featuring Steve Robinson of Flathead County Weed Control.
Q: 755-7239
TIPSY BRUSH PAINTING PARTY, 7 PM
Kalispell Grand Hotel
Sign up for a fun, relaxing painting class. Bring a bottle of wine and a friend and learn how to paint “Sunset Love- birds” with artist Raette Meredith. Class size is limited to six, so sign up early, all supplies are included for $30. No