Today

The City of Kalispell Solid Waste Division will not be picking up 90-gallon containers today due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Today's route will be picked up on Friday. Have containers out by 7 a.m.

Friday

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

Conrad Mansion Christmas tours begin today at 11 am. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. $8, adults; $7 seniors; $3 children 12 and under. Call 755-2166.

Eagles Ladies Auxiliary has a craft sale and luncheon from 11 a.m. to 3: p.m. in the basement of 37 First Ave. West. Price for luncheon, $5.

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

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

Boomers Singles Activities Group social hour, 6 p.m., followed by dinner buffet at 7 p.m., Fenders Restaurant, 4090 U.S. 93 N. RSVP by noon Thursday by calling Bill at 257-1313, or Debbie at 752-3215. All are welcome.

Saturday

Sons of Norway Scandinavian craft and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 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., 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.

Sunday

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

Monday

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

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

Flathead County High School Class of 1965 meets to plan their 40th reunion, 6 p.m., at the office of Bernie (Butterfield) Mellem, Valley Medical Services, 2427 U.S. 2 East, Kalispell. Call 257-1680 or 756-7721.

Tuesday

Lakeside-Somers Chamber of Commerce meets at noon at Vista Linda, Somers. Officers for 2005 will be elected.

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

Wellness Ministry's Healthy Potluck Supper, 6-8 p.m., Whitefish Mountain Mall Food Court. Discussion topic is "Healthy Holidays." Families welcome. Bring a healthy dish to share. Call Jeanette Cheney at 862-6209.

Wednesday

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

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board has a special meeting at 5 p.m., Flathead High School, room 112.

A celebration of life and remembrance gathering to show solidarity in the fight against AIDS will be 7-9 p.m. Dec. 1, Depot Park, Kalispell.

A Look Ahead

Flathead County Library board meets at 3 p.m. Dec. 2, at the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Contact Kim Crowley, library director, at 758-5826.

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. All are invited to join the parade lineup at 6 p.m. driving your car or on foot.

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

Fifth annual Christmas is in the Air variety show 7 p.m. Dec. 3, Christ Lutheran Church, 233 Kalispell Ave., Whitefish. Grand finale by Brasswerks. Proceeds benefit Shepherd's Hand Clinic. Tickets at the door, $10. Call 862-2615.

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.

Center Stage School of Music presents a Kindermusik program of music for children ages 3-5 at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 4, 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., Dec. 4. 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 Dec. 4, 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.

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.

Izaak Walton Inn, Essex, annual Kick out the Kinks ski benefit Dec. 5. 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.

"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.

Evergreen School District board meets at 1 p.m. Dec. 8 in the administration building boardroom.

The public is invited to Christmas Family Fun Night from 7-9 p.m. Dec. 10 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at 30 Lower Valley Road in Kalispell.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,