Today

"Dinner on the Mayflower" food drive for the Flathead Food Bank beginning at 8 p.m. today through 5 p.m. Saturday. Bring your food donations to the Tidyman's parking lot in Kalispell.

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.

"Mistletoe Magic" Craft Show and bake sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fairmont-Egan School, 797 Fairmont Road, Kalispell. Lunch available at 11 a.m.

Redeemer Lutheran Church annual bazaar and soup luncheon, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 640 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls.

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.

Kalispell Elks annual Hoop Shoot for boys and girls 8 to 13. Registration at 1 p.m. at Kalispell Junior High School. Call Greg Kelly at 756-8230.

Author Barry Schieber of Bigfork will be signing copies of his book about therapy dogs titled, "Nose to Nose," 1-5 p.m. Borders Books, Kalispell. A portion of proceeds will go to Humane Society of Northwest Montana.

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.

Dinner and auction benefit for Dave Cochrane and family to offset medical costs during cancer treatment, 4 p.m., Sportsman Club, 624 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children.

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.

Sunday

Mike Clayton will talk about the Torah and the relationship of Jews and Christians, 6 p.m. Lakeside Chapel. A free will offering will be taken. Call Relda Castles at 844-0758 or Rita Ulrich at 844-0400.

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.

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

Diabetes screening from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Summit. The first 25 people get screened for free. For information, call 751-5454.

"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.

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board meets for a work session at 5:30 p.m., Flathead High School, room 112.

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

Columbia Falls School board Policy Committee meets at 6 p.m., followed by a regular board meeting at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

Tuesday

Flathead CARE and Safe & Drug Free Schools have a board and community meeting from 8 a.m. to noon at The Summit, room three. Call 751-3710.

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

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

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

Smith Valley School board has a special meeting at 7 p.m. to consider bid proposals for the construction project and allow public input.

Community-wide praise and worship service 7 p.m. Riverside Vineyard Church, 859 W. Reserve, Kalispell. Free and the public is welcome.

Wednesday

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

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 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, 758-5822.

A Look Ahead

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.

Craft Show, Flathead County Fairgrounds, noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 26; 9 a.m. to 4 pm. Nov. 27; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 28.

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.

Truby's, Tupelo Grille and Wasabi restaurants in Whitefish will donate 10 percent of profits Nov. 28 to the Flathead Aids Council. Call 752-5500.

The City of Kalispell will discontinue leaf pickup after Nov. 29. Residents should rake remaining leave two feet into the street or avenue prior to this date.

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.

North Valley Baptist Church, 1750 Talbot Road, Columbia Falls, holiday brunch and silent auction, 1 p.m., Dec. 4. Call Susan at 892-7667.

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.

Gislason Family Chiropractic, 5875 U.S. 93 S. across from Montana Coffee Traders, Christmas Toy Drive for new patients Dec. 7; existing patients Dec. 8. Call Rhonda for an appointment at 862-9700.

Whitefish Christmas Stroll 5-9 p.m. Dec. 10. Enjoy a variety of activities, food and vendors. Call 862-3501.

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.

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.

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 Gisselbrceht at 755-2238. Free and all are welcome.

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.

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