Today

West Shore Holidayfest 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lakeside School gym. Over 30 exhibitors of handmade crafts, gifts and ornaments. Live auction at 1 p.m. Kids only market. Free photos with Santa Claus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted by Lakeside-Somers PTA. Call Tina Jo Lerum at 844-3880.

St. Peter Lutheran Church, 201 Wisconsin Ave., Whitefish, annual crafts and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit hurricane victims.

Trego 11th annual Christmas Bazaar 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Trego Civic Center.

Center Stage School of Music presents a Kindermusik program of music for children ages 3-5 at 11:30 a.m., Children's Department of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call Youth Services Librarian Michael Hutchinson at 758-5822.

North Valley Baptist Church, 1750 Talbot Road, Columbia Falls, holiday brunch and silent auction, 1 p.m. Call Susan at 892-7667.

The Montanaires perform a free concert with songs of the season at 2:30 p.m. at Borders Books, Kalispell.

Benefit auction for bone marrow cancer patient Kelvin Graham at the Eagles Club, 1640 U.S. 2 W., Columbia Falls. Silent auction, 2-6 p.m.; dinner 4 p.m.; auction, 6 p.m. For donations, call Patricia Petero at 892-2479.

Holiday parade in Bigfork begins at 6 p.m.; horse-drawn carriage rides will be given from 4 to 7 p.m. at Bigfork Station.

Montanans for Multiple Use sponsor a benefit for Donna and Dennis Thornton, whose son, Cameron Barker, was critically injured in a motorcycle accident, 5:30 p.m., Stillwater Grange Hall, three miles west of U.S. 93 on West Reserve Drive. Barbecue dinner by Jay Elam. Auction at 7 p.m., followed by music by the Moran Sisters. Donation of $10 requested. Call Joyce Hollopeter at 752-1334 or Shelley Johnson at 752-0189.

Glacier Nordic Club annual fund-raiser potluck dinner, 6 p.m., Chinese auction, 7-9 p.m. Rocky Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Call Chad Castren at 257-2381.

Fund-raiser concert with Lars Pointer and Teri Llovet, Hermina Harold, Blue Smoke, Deni Llovet, Lee Zimmerman and Odyssey, 6:30 p.m. Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. Free admission. Donations will benefit Bigfork Middle School Music Department. All welcome.

Valley Voices Community Choir annual holiday concert "There Will Be a New Day," 7 p.m., First Nazarene Church, corner of Whitefish Stage and W. Evergreen, Kalispell.

Sunday

Trego 11th annual Christmas Bazaar 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Trego Civic Center.

Izaak Walton Inn, Essex, annual Kick out the Kinks ski benefit. Races begin at 1 p.m. Registration 10:30 a.m. to noon. Entry fees $10. Proceeds benefit the Middlefork Quick Response Unit. Call 888-5700.

Flathead Valley Jazz Society annual Christmas party, 4-7 p.m. at the Kalispell Eagles Club. Music by the Don Lawrence Orchestra. Bring non-perishable food items for the Flathead Food Bank. Cost is $8 for non-members. Call John Van at 755-6088.

Monday

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

"Growing Up Female" Workshop for mothers, and daughters 9-13, 5:30-8:30 p.m., conference room Flathead City-County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. The cost is $20 per family which includes dinner. Call 751-8150 to pre-register.

Chiropractor Richard Puchta offers a free class, "Foundations of Health," 5:45 p.m., Ashley Square conference room. Call 752-7289 if you plan to attend.

Parents and students in grades 7-10 who are interested in Flathead High School's International Baccalaureate Programme are invited to an informational meeting at 6 p.m. at the Kalispell Junior High School library. Call John York at 751-3624.

Kalispell City Council meets at 7 p.m., Kalispell City Hall.

Columbia City Council meets at 7 p.m., Columbia Falls City Hall.

Whitefish City Council meets at 7:10 p.m., Whitefish City Hall.

Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

Tuesday

School District 5 and Flathead High School district Finance Committee meets at 6:45 a.m., Kalispell Junior High School library.

Gislason Family Chiropractic, 5875 U.S. 93 S. across from Montana Coffee Traders, Christmas Toy Drive for new patients today; existing patients Dec. 8. Call Rhonda for an appointment at 862-9700.

Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Kalispell Rockhounds Club annual Christmas party, no host cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner served at 7 p.m., Buffalo Hills Golf Course clubhouse. Reservations required. Call Betty Gross 755-1279.

Free financial TrueCents "Do You Need a Lifesaver?" class 6:30-8 p.m., The Summit. RSVP to 249-9764.

The Joint Eastside board meets at 7 p.m. at Fair-Mont-Egan School's lunch room.

Scott Ruta presents a free foot clinic on common problems and pain solutions, 7 p.m., Whitefish Physical Therapy in the North Valley Professional Building, 711 E. 13th St. Sponsored by North Valley Hospital. Call 863-3630.

Flathead High School presents their free Holiday Band Concert at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium featuring all three bands and the percussion ensemble. A dessert reception will follow.

Wednesday

School District 5 and Flathead High School district Personal Committee meets at 7 a.m., at the district office.

Children's Story Hour 10:30 a.m., Children's Department of the

Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call Youth Services Librarian Michael Hutchinson at 758-5822.

Local Advisory Council meets 12:30 to 2 p.m., The Summit. Guest speaker is Joyce DeCunzo, Addictive and Mental Disorders Division administrator.

Evergreen School District board meets at 1 p.m. in the administration building boardroom.

Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.

Red Cross blood drive, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Smith Valley School.

Join Citizens for a Better Flathead for a no host holiday dinner at 5:30-9 p.m. at Pescado Blanco, 235 First St., Whitefish, behind the Yoga Center. A portion of your bill will support CBF. Call 756-8993.

North Valley Hospital open house celebration for The Sleep Study Center 4-6:30 p.m., The Lake Room at North Valley Hospital. Refreshments will be served. Dr. Patrick Burns presents a program at 6:30 p.m.

Creston School board meets at 6:30 p.m. in the school library.

Thursday

Red Cross blood drive, 2:30-5:30 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Flathead Valley Chapter of Society for Human Resource Management has a holiday social at noon, The Summit. Cost is $10. Call Cindy Carpenter at Glacier Bank at 756-4233.

Friday

Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Northwest Montana Human Resources, Kalispell.

Flathead chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Vista Line, 240 Boon Road, Somers. Lunch is $7.00. For reservations, call Karen Barbee at 257-1561 or Bill Driver at 837-2744..

Whitefish Christmas Stroll 5-9 p.m. Enjoy a variety of activities, food and vendors. Call 862-3501.

Flathead Valley United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh Ave. W., Kalispell, offers Advent reflections and prayer at 5:30 p.m.

The public is invited to Christmas Family Fun Night from 7-9 p.m. at Evergreen School, 18 W. Evergreen Drive. Carnival, games, raffles, silent auction, food and more. Proceeds will go toward toys and clothing for local underprivileged children. The event is sponsored by Scotti B. Productions. Call 249-4644.

Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m. Park in upper east lot. Meet at Kalispell Junior High School library. Call Bruce at 857-3753 or Scott at 755-3939.

A Look Ahead

DREAM adaptive ski program volunteer clinic to assist disabled skiers will be held 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 11; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Outpost on Big Mountain. Bring your skis or snowboard. Tickets will be provided. Call DREAM at 862-1817 or e-mail dreamadaptive@yahoo.com for more information.

The Little Shell band of the Chippewa tribe will hold an election of officers and potluck, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 11, Sons of Norway, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

The public is invited to visit The Summit in Kalispell for free from noon to 10 p.m. Dec. 11. Some restrictions apply; free teen night from 10 p.m. to midnight. Holiday bazaar, door prizes and Christmas music. Call 751-4507 or 751-4137.

Eastside Grange Chirstmas meeting 2:30 p.m. Dec. 12, Korner Kitchen Restaurant. Gift exchange.

Friendship House, 606 Second Ave. W., Kalispell, celebrates its 26th Anniversary with an open house and fund-raiser, 3-7 p.m. Dec. 12. Luminarias may be purchased for $10. Call 257-8375.

"The Road to Bethlehem," Christmas musical program by the Kalispell Ward Choir, 7 p.m. Dec. 12, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1380 Whitefish Stage, Kalispell. Free admission and all welcome. Refreshments served.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Dec. 13 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Flathead Conservation District public hearing to discuss and revise rules governing district's stream permitting program, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, USDA building conference room, 30 Lower Valley Road, Kalispell. Call 752-4220.

The Flathead Conservation District invites the public to a hearing to present views and submit written comment on natural streambed and land preservation act rules, 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at 30 Lower Valley Road in Kalispell.

Flathead Audubon special guest Dan Casey will present a slide show on early winter birds of the Flathead, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, The Summit. All welcome.

Bigfork Edward Jones representative Beth Morgenstern offers a free video program, "Leaving a Legacy, Your Guide to Estate Planning and Charitable Giving," 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at the office, 8270 Montana 35, Bigfork. Call 837-1013 to reserve a seat.

Brunch is offered the public at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 14 at the Back Room of the Nite Owl, U.S. 2 East, Columbia Falls. Cost is $7 per person. Sherry Attard of Columbia Falls will speak on the topic, " Celebrating Friendship." Free child care by reservation. Call Clarice at 862-2682, or Bernedette at 892-0316. Sponsored by the Columbia Falls Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.

Kalispell Women's Connection Buffet Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Dec. 14, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Cost is $10. Guest speaker is Sherry Attard, a professional crafter. Complimentary child care by reservation. Call Rosainne at 257-8098 or Julie at 837-2520. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce annual Christmas luncheon, 11:45 a.m. Dec. 14, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. No reservations are required and lunch is available for $8. Call Carol Pike at 892-2072.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-5:30 p.m., Dec. 14, in Lakeside.

Somers School Faculty Advisory Committee meets at 4 p.m. Dec. 14 at Somers Middle School.

Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 14 in the school library.

Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 14, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 North Meridian Road. Public welcome.

Glacier Mountain Shadows Inn, at the corner of U.S. 2 East and Montana 206, Columbia Heights, invites the public an open house 4-9 p.m. Dec. 15. Guest artist will be Olga Horak. Refreshments will be served. Call Bill Dean, 892-7686.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Dec. 16, Libby VFW.

KOFI Radio sponsors a holiday open house and blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., Dec. 17, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Flathead Valley United Church of Christ, 204 Seventh Ave. W., Kalispell, offers Advent reflections and prayer at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 17.

Christmas at Our House dinner at the National Guard Armory, 1840 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 18. Call John Gisselbrecht at 755-2238. Free and all are welcome.

Red Cross blood drive at the blood mobile noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 18 at Albertson's, Kalispell.

Annual Flathead Audubon bird count in Bigfork Dec. 18. Call Dan Casey at 857-3143 or 756-2681.

Kalispell Parks and Recreation hosts a community open house from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 18 at Woodland Park pond. Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate and holiday music.

Whitefish Assembly of God, at Fifth and Baker Avenue in Whitefish presents, "Worship the One," a Christmas musical, at 4 and 7 p.m. Dec. 19 at 4 and 7 pm. Admission is free.

Public hearing for public comment on Lakeside Marina, 10 a.m. Dec. 20, commissioners' meeting room, 800 S. Main, Kalispell.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Dec. 20 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Kalispell City Council meets at 7 p.m., Dec. 20, Kalispell City Hall.

Columbia City Council meets at 7 p.m., Dec. 20, Columbia Falls City Hall.

Whitefish City Council meets at 7:10 p.m., Dec. 20, Whitefish City Hall.

St. Matthew's Church sponsors a Red Cross blood drive, 3-6 p.m., Dec. 21 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell. Kalispell.

Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 22 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Dec. 23, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Community Kitchen/Feeding the Flathead Christmas dinner, 6 p.m. Dec. 25. Faith Alliance Church, 248 Second Ave. W., Kalispell.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Dec. 27 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Dec. 28 at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Eureka.

Red Cross blood drive, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Dec. 29 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Annual Flathead Audubon bird count in Kalispell Jan. 2. Call Dan Casey at 857-3143 or 756-2681.

Calvary Lutheran Church, 2200 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell, begins 11-week study program based on the book of Isaiah, on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. beginning Jan. 15.

Lakeside and Somers Winterfest Jan. 29.