Tuesday

| November 16, 2004 1:00 AM

Flu shot clinic for high-risk adults begins at 9 a.m. at the Flathead City-County Health Department in the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Avenue West in Kalispell. For information, call 751-8110.

AARP Driver Safety Program, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Nov. 17, Glacier Room, North Valley Hospital. Cost is $10. Call 863-3630 to preregister.

Brunch is offered the public at 9:30 a.m., North Valley Community Room, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Cost is $7 per person. Members of the local Red Hat Society will give a fashion show. Arden Holmes will be guest speaker. Free child care by reservation. Call Bobby Kay at 387-5316, or Bernedette at 892-0316. Sponsored by the Columbia Falls Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.

Kalispell Lions Club invites the public to a dessert social at noon, at the Elks Club, on U.S. 93. Call Dave Beyer at 837-0921.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Troy Methodist Church.

Kalispell Lions Club dessert social 12:30 p.m., Elks Club U.S. 93 South, Kalispell. The public is welcome to attend. Call Dave Beyer at 837-0921.

Flathead Chapter of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation meets 1:30 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art. Elaine Snyder lectures on "Bird Woman's Traveling Dress." Public invited. Free to Foundation and museum members; $5 all others. Call 756-8992 or 755-5268.

Children's Services Librarian Michael Hutchinson reads "Down on the Farm," funny barnyard stories at 3:45 p.m., for Children's Book Week, Flathead County Library, Kalispell.

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board special meeting to approve bond election results at 5:30 p.m., Kalispell Junior High School library.

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

Somers School board meets to discuss the music and math programs, 6 p.m.; followed by a regular board meeting at 7 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.

Montanans for Multiple Use present a the documentary film,"The Fire Next Time," 7 p.m., Flathead County fairgrounds kitchen. Free and the public is welcome.

Flathead Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited meets at 7:30 p.m., Fenders Restaurant, on U.S. 93 between Kalispell and Whitefish. Barry Hansen will discuss Flathead Lake fishing management and other issues on the tribal reservation. The public is welcome.

Wednesday

Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bigfork High School.

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) 9:30-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Free program titled, "She Gonna Blow. Real Help for Moms.) Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

Flathead City-County WIC Program hosts group learning and interaction sessions at the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Holiday class 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. All invited. Door prize given at each class. Call 751-8170.

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, 758-5822.

The Flathead County GIS Department open house to present its new Internet mapping service and addressing for 911 service. Presentations at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Refreshments served. Flathead County Courthouse, third floor, 800 S. Main St., Kalispell.

Montana Senator Conrad Burns field representative Denise Smith has community outreach hours 1-2:30 p.m., Mission Mountain Market, 407 Main St., Ronan. Call 257-3360 or 1-800-344-1513.

Children's Services Librarian Michael Hutchinson reads "Prairie Tales" old west stories at 3:45 p.m., for Children's Book Week, Flathead County Library, Kalispell.

Aviation Safety Counselor Michelle Petrina, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Montana Aeronautics Division sponsor a free pilot safety meeting today at the WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Registration 5:30 p.m. Open to all pilots and prospective pilots. Call Steve Jones, safety program manager, 1-800-457-9917.

FVCC's Multicultural Film Festival presents, "Osama," a 2003 Afghan film with subtitles, 6 p.m. Discussion will follow. Free admission and the public is welcome. Call Gerda Reeb at 756-3945.

Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets at 7 p.m., Creston Mennonite Church. The general chapter meeting is at 5:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Tara Luna. The program is free and the public is invited.

Thursday

Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative Governing Council meets 8 a.m., 2290 Farm to Market Road, Suite A, Kalispell.

Kalispell MassMutual representatives Wayne Saverud and Bernie Rosling offer a free video program, "An overview of Long Term Care," at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Call 752-5100 to reserve a seat.

Red Cross blood drive, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., North Valley Hospital, Whitefish.

Children's Services Librarian Michael Hutchinson reads fun Thanksgiving stories," 3:45 p.m., for Children's Book Week, Flathead County Library, Kalispell.

Kila School board Negotiation Committee meets at 4 p.m. at the school.

Whitefish Community Foundation hosts Gone Fishin' in conjunction with their fourth annual Grant Awards Ceremony, O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Reception at 5 p.m., ceremony 6 p.m.. Call 862-3501.

Kalispell senior center holds a general meeting at 5 p.m. and a potluck at 5:30 p.m. For information call 257-1598.

Dr. Michael Righetti presents a free program, "Why Do My Hands and Feet Go Numb?" at 7 p.m., North Valley Hospital Glacier Room.

Friday

Flathead Industries invites the public to its Holiday Toyland from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday, Flathead County fairgrounds Expo Building.

Collectibles, crafts and white elephant sale, noon to 6 p.m., Central Christian Church, corner of Second Avenue East and Third Street East, across from Wells Fargo Drive Up Bank, Kalispell.

Helena Norberg-Hodge, author and cultural anthropologist, speaks on the topic, "Globalization versus Community" at 1 p.m., Salish Kootenai College Beaverhead Building, room 115, Pablo. Call Virgil at 406-275-4899 or Jane at 406-246-3532.

Children's Services Librarian Michael Hutchinson reads silly stories, 3:45 p.m., for Children's Book Week, Flathead County Library, Kalispell.

Art Fair & Silent Auction Benefit for Meals on Wheels, 5-9 p.m. tonight, with silent auction from 6-8 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 20, Bohemian Grange Hall, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish. Call 862-4357.

Saturday

All day Christmas album-making class 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Flathead Valley Community College. Drawings every hour. A portion of proceeds go to Alzheimer's Association. To register, call Joyce Workman at 755-4922.

Marion Volunteer Fire Department has a Christmas Craft Show and Bake Sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 180 Gopher Lane, Marion.

Flathead Industries invites the public to its Holiday Toyland from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Flathead County fairgrounds Expo Building.

Art Fair & Silent Auction Benefit for Meals on Wheels, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bohemian Grange Hall, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish. Call 862-4357.

CPR and First Aid Instruction for adults and children, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 20, North Valley Hospital west wing. Call 863-5313 to preregister.

Teakettle Quilt Guild meets 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., North Valley Community Center. Bring a show and tell. Visitors welcome. Call 892-5391.

Bigfork Art Walk 3-7 p.m. Galleries are open for shopping, door prizes, refreshments. Tree lighting at 7 p.m. Call Bridget Michlig at 837-2789.

Wake Up Ol' Man Winter Party 5 p.m. to midnight, Mackinaw's Grill, Somers. Blacktail Mountain season pass photos, raffles. Live music at 8 p.m. by Stomping Ground.

Monday

Parkinson's Support Group meets at noon, Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. Call Joanne at 892-2389.

Flathead Democratic Women meet for a no host luncheon at noon, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, 1711 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. All are welcome. Call Pauline at 257-4452.

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

A Look Ahead

Lake County Democrats meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 23, Polson City Library conference room. All welcome. Call 887-2617.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Nov. 22, Eureka High School.

Flathead Conservation District meets 7 p.m. Nov. 22, 30 Lower Valley Road, Kalispell.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Nov. 23, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Main Street, Kalispell.

Evergreen Business and Property Owner's Association meets at 7 p.m., Nov. 23, Evergreen Firehall, 2236 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. The public is invited.

Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 24, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Flathead City-County WIC Program hosts group learning and interaction sessions Nov. 24 at the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Holiday class 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. All invited. Door prize given at each class. Call 751-8170.

Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 26, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Kalispell City of the North Parade, 7 p.m., Nov. 26, Main Street.

Sons of Norway Scandinavian craft and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 27, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Lefse and lutefisk luncheon will be served. Proceeds benefit the Scandinavian Heritage Scholarships Program.

High Country Carvers "One of a Kind" Christmas hand carved wooden ornaments sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 27, Sons of Norway, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Proceeds will buy phone cards for military overseas. Call Becky Goeres at 862-8620 or Barbara Simon at 257-9501.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Nov. 29 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 30, Miracle of America Museum, Polson.

Kalispell Junior High School Library Book Fair 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1-3. All are welcome. Enter at main door of school. Proceeds will buy additional books for the library. Call 751-3840.

Showcase of the Chefs fund-raiser dinner to benefit Flathead Valley Ski Foundation., 6 p.m. Dec. 2, Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Tickets $65 per person. To reserve tickets call 862-6516.

Columbia Falls Night of Lights Christmas Parade 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Crafts fair, Children's Holiday Village at Marantette Park, caroling.

Libby Christmas parade 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3, tree lighting at 7 p.m.

West Shore Holidayfest 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 4, Lakeside School gym. Over 30 exhibitors of handmade crafts, gifts and ornaments. Live auction at 1 p.m. Kids only market. Hosted by Lakeside-Somers PTA. Call Tina Jo Lerum at 844-3880.

Valley Voices Community Choir annual holiday concert "There Will Be a New Day," 7 p.m. Dec. 4, First Nazarene Church, corner of Whitefish Stage and W. Evergreen, Kalispell.

"Growing Up Female" Workshop for mothers, and daughters 9-13, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Dec. 6, conference room Flathead City-County Health Department, 1035 Firs Ave. W., Kalispell. The cost is $20 per family which includes dinner. Call 751-8150 to pre-register.

Kalispell City Council meets at 7 p.m., Dec. 6, Kalispell City Hall.

Columbia City Council meets at 7 p.m., Dec. 6, Columbia Falls City Hall.

Whitefish City Council meets at 7:10 p.m., Dec. 6, Whitefish City Hall.

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.

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.

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.

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.