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.

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

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.

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

Children's story hour at 10:30 a.m. in the children's department of the Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E. in Kalispell; call 758-5822.

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.

Thursday

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

Red Cross blood drive, sponsored by D.A. Davidson, 3-6 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

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

West Valley School board meets to discuss results of superintendent evaluation at 6:30 p.m. in the school library.

Friday

Columbia Falls Night of Lights Christmas Parade 6:30 p.m. 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., tree lighting at 7 p.m.

Fifth annual Christmas is in the Air variety show 7 p.m., 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.

Saturday

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. 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

A Look Ahead

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.

Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Dec. 7, Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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

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

Red Cross blood drive, 3:30-6:30 p.m., Dec. 8, Smith Valley School.

Red Cross blood drive, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Dec. 9 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 10, Northwest Montana Human Resources, Kalispell.

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. Brin

D.R.E.A.M. adaptive ski program volunteer clinic 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.

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.

"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.

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 Roasinne at 257-8098 or Julie at 837-2520. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

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

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

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.

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.

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.