Today

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

Virginia Wood will sign copies of her book, "So You Want To Be An Actress/Actor," from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Borders Books in Kalispell.

Books West, Main Street, Kalispell, has three book signings today from 2 to 4 p.m. Bill McClaren - "Encyclopedia of Dahlias," Joe White - "Bury Me in Montana," and Pat Kearney - " The Divide War" Bobcat and Grizzly Game History

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

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

Teakettle Quilt Guild meets 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., North Valley Community Center. Bring a snack to share, and a quilt notion and/or two wrapped fat quarters for gift exchange. Business meeting at 10:30 a.m. Visitors welcome. Call 892-5391.

Troy Winter Carnival 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Roosevelt Park. Snow sculpture, cross country ski races, sled pulls, chili cook-off. Call 406-295-5834.

Holiday on Ice Extravaganza featuring Whitefish native Willie Traeger, 7 p.m. Whitefish Ice Den. Admission $10 adults; $7 students, 8 to 18. Children 7 and under are free. Call Carol Anderson at 862-7699 or Dave Grady at 862-8905.

Kalispell Parks and Recreation's community open house at Woodland Park pond has been canceled due to the weather. A community day will be rescheduled in January.

Sunday

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

Monday

Swan River School board has a special meeting to review and approve architect contract for new gym addition at 8:30 a.m. in the school library.

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

Jack Crandall signs his children's story, "Popeye the Little Tree Frog's Big Adventure," 1 p.m., Borders, Kalispell.

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

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board special meeting at 5 p.m., Kalispell Junior High School library.

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board work session, 7 p.m., Dec. 20, Kalispell Junior High School library.

Whitefish native, author and student of Native American music Dr. Jay Cravath will present a free musical program, "When the Spirits Dance" with singing, slides and audience participation at 7 p.m., at the Whitefish branch library. Public is welcome. Call 862-6657.

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.

Tuesday

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

Somers School board meets at 6 p.m. at Somers Middle School for a new staff reception, followed by regular meeting at 7 p.m.

West Valley School Library is open to the public from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Valley-wide ultreya at Little Brown Church, Bigfork. Praise and worship at 7 p.m. Guest speaker is Rev. Hal Curtiss. Child care provided. Call Diane at 257-4283.

Smith Valley School board meets at 7 p.m. at the Intermediate School.

Wednesday

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

Celtic harpist Jared Barton performs 10 a.m. to noon, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. All are welcome.

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

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

Thursday

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

A Look Ahead

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.

Flathead Conservation District meeting for Dec. 27 has been canceled.

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

Evergreen Business & Property Owners Association meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 28 at Evergreen Fire Hall, 2236 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Public is welcome.

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

Annual Polar Bear Plunge 2 p.m. Jan. 1 at The Raven on Woods Bay, Flathead Lake.

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

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 603 S. Main, Kalispell, hosts third annual "Ninth Day of Christmas" concert featuring John Gregory, Shauneen Garner, Erin Gunderson, and the GosBells handbell ringers, 4 p.m. Jan. 2. All are invited. Freewill offering.

After-school reading time for ages 6-12, Flathead County Library, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell, 3:45 p.m. Jan. 5. Youth services librarian Michael Hutchinson reads "Titus Rules" by Dick King-Smith. Call 758-5822

Kila School board meets at 4 p.m. Jan. 6 for teacher negotiations.

Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. Jan. 10, USDA conference room, 30 Lower Valley Road, Kalispell.

Flathead Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited begins its annual free fly tying classes at 7 p.m. Jan. 10, Fenders Restaurant on U.S. 93 between Kalispell and Whitefish. Call Jim Johnson at 837-3210.

Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 11 in the school library.

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.

Seeley Lake Winterfest Jan. 21-30. Call 406-677-2880.

Lakeside and Somers Winterfest Jan. 29.

Kalispell Center Mall hosts XMOD RC races Jan. 29. Bring your race cars to race around a 10 x 20-foot track. Warm-ups 1-3 p.m. Races 3-5 p.m. in front of Radio Shack. Call 752-2346.