Today

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

3 Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Tuesday

3 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board Finance Committee meets at 6:45 a.m., district office.

3 AARP Seniors Driver Safety Program 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., today and Dec. 8, The Summit, Kalispell. Instructor Lee Heser. Cost is $10. Call 751-4500.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., at the center, Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

3 Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Creston School board meets 6:30 p.m. at the school.

3 Free Falun Dafa Qiqong classes begin tonight, and on the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. Ananda Seva Yoga Center, KM building, 36 E. Second St., Kalispell. Call Laurie Hammill at 755-4907. Sponsored by Practitioners of Falun Dafa.

3 Internationally acclaimed photographer Tom Ulrich hosts a wildlife slide show fund-raiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters, 7 p.m., Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Admission $5. Call 752-0092.

3 Orientation class for those interested in volunteering for DREAM Adaptive Ski Recreation program 7 p.m., FVCC Science and Tech (SAT) building, room 148.

Wednesday

3 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board Personnel Committee meets at 7 a.m., district office.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Ideas for homemade Christmas gifts. Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 St. Joseph Service League Last Minute Christmas Bazaar 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Joseph Medical Center, second floor large conference room, Polson.

3 Children's Story Hour is at 10:30 a.m. in the children's department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

3 21st Chocolate Extravaganza 11:30 a.m.,, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell. For tickets, call Caroline Solomon at 837-4525.

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

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' at McGarry's and Good Medicine Lodge, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Refreshments served. Call 862-3501.

3 Somers School board meets at 6 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

3 Disabled American Veterans meet at 6:30 p.m., VFW meeting room, 111 Main St., Kalispell. Call Jerry Collins at 752-0198.

3 Orientation class for those interested in volunteering for DREAM Adaptive Ski Recreation program 7 p.m., Whitefish Library board room.

Thursday

3 The Flathead County Republican Central Committee meets at noon at Bulldog. New by-laws will be approved.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the bloodmobile, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Kalispell.

3 Fund-raiser for DREAM Adaptive Ski Recreation program 4 pm., Bierstube, Big Mountain. Live bluegrass music Debbie Demmons and the Bowltones. $5 cover.

3 Stillwater Christian School Music Department annual Christmas Concert 7 p.m., in the school gym. Performances by high school band, choir, select choir, jazz ensemble and Middle School ensemble. Free and open to public.

3 The Flathead Valley Fibromyalgia Support Group meets at 7 p.m. in The Summit conference room. Call Jerry at 253-7228.

3 West Valley School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library to discuss long term district planning.

Friday

3 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board Transpiration Committee meets at 7 a.m., at the district office.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Home Depot, Kalispell.

3 Whitefish Christmas stroll 5-9 p.m., downtown.

3 Contra Dance, Sons of Norway, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Beginner's lesson 7:30-8 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. to the Grin and Bear It String Clan. Cost is $6 for adults, $3, teens, 11 and younger, free. Families, $12. Call 758-7717.

A Look Ahead

3 Get your pet photos taken with Santa 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 10, Murdoch's Ranch and Supply, 2330 U.S. 93 South, Kalispell. All proceeds benefit Human Society. Call 752-PAWS.

3 Kalispell Senior Citizens and VFW Post 2252 holiday brunch 10:30 a.m. to noon, Dec. 10, 403 Second Ave. W. Call 257-1598.

3 Tandoor Indian Restaurant on Baker Street in Whitefish hosts a Cambodian orphanage benefit 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 10. Cambodian silk scarves and wraps, jewelry and simple children toys. Credit cards accepted and a portion of proceeds are tax deductible. Call Linda Woods at 862-2801.

Thought

"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." n Walt Disney (1901-1966).

3 Seeley Lake's Christmas at the Barn, Dec. 11, sponsored by the Historical Society. Call 406-677-2880.

3 Flathead Audubon birding field trip Dec. 11. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 Meridian, Kalispell. Call Leslie Kehoe at 837-4467.

3 The Rev. Dave Merkel performs a piano and vocal concert, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 11, at Epworth United Methodist Church, 329 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. The public is welcome to attend. Donations of cash and non-perishable food appreciated for Habitat for Humanity and Flathead Food Bank. Call 257-6849.

3 Red Cross holiday open house, 1-6 p.m., at the center, Dec. 12, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

3 Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at 30 Lower Valley Road in Kalispell.

3 The public is invited to a free community lecture, "Essential Resources fro Improving Wellness and Recovery," presented by Cynthia Miller of Ascent Behavioral Health Services, Meridian, Idaho, from 7:30-9 a.m. Dec.13, at Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell.

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 13, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. No reservations are required and lunch is available for $8. Awards presentation and entertainment by Columbia Falls High School Music Department. Call Carol Pike at 892-2072.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5:30 p.m., Dec. 13, Lakeside Elementary School.

3 Helena Flats School board meets at 6 p.m., Dec. 13, school library.

3 Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Internationally acclaimed photographer Tom Ulrich hosts a wildlife slide show fund-raiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, The Bulldog, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell. Admission $5. Call 752-0092.

3 Mission Mountain Audubon presents "Highway 93 Reconstruction on the Flathead Indian Reservation: A More Wildlife-friendly Highway" by Dale Becker, wildlife program manager for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, Polson City Library meeting room. Free and open to public.

3 Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 13, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 North Meridian Road. Elections for 2006 officers. Public welcome. Call Deborah at 892-0200.

3 Children's Story Hour is at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 14, in the children's department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 3-6 p.m., Dec. 14, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell. Sponsored by D.A. Davidson.

3 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board Curriculum Committee meets at 5:15 p.m., Dec. 14, at the district office.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14 in the administration building boardroom.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Dec. 15, Libby VFW.

3 Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Seeley Swan High School concert, Dec. 15. Call 406-677-2880.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 16, Northwest Montana Human Resources, Main Street, Kalispell.

3 16th annual Christmas Dinner at Our House, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 17, National Guard Armory, 2989 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Hosted by 495 Transportation Battalion and 639th CS Company of the Montana National Guard. Santa visits 1-3 p.m. Northwest Montana Veterans Stand Down will provide surplus military winter clothing.

3 The Rev. Dave Merkel performs a piano and vocal concert, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 18, at Epworth United Methodist Church, 329 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. The public is welcome to attend. Donations of cash and non-perishable food appreciated for Habitat for Humanity and Flathead Food Bank. Call 257-6849.

3 Swan Valley Elementary School concert, Dec. 20. Call 406-677-2880.

3 Seeley Lake Elementary School concert, Dec. 21. Call 406-677-2880.

3 Boomers Singles Activities Group social hour, 6 p.m., followed by dinner buffet at 7 p.m., Dec. 30, Whitefish Ballroom, 430 Third St., Whitefish. RSVP by noon Thursday by calling Bill at 257-1313 or Marilyn at 862-9747. All are welcome.

3 Seeley Lake New Year's Eve bonfire and midnight ride sponsored by Driftriders Snowmobile Club.

Annual Polar Bear Plunge begins with a parade at 1:45 p.m. Jan. 1, The Raven, Woods Bay, Flathead Lake. Families welcome to attend. Call Lisa Cloutier at 837-5472.

3 Orientation class for those interested in volunteering for DREAM Adaptive Ski Recreation program 7 p.m. Jan. 11, FVCC Science and Tech (SAT) building, room 148.

3 Orientation class for those interested in volunteering for DREAM Adaptive Ski Recreation program 7 p.m. Jan. 12, Whitefish Library board room.

3 West Valley Neighborhood Planning Committee meets 7 p.m. Jan. 19, West Valley School library.

3 Boomers Singles Activities Group social hour, 6 p.m., followed by dinner buffet at 7 p.m., Jan. 27, Whitefish Ballroom, 430 Third St., Whitefish. RSVP by noon Thursday by calling Bill at 257-1313 or Marilyn at 862-9747. All are welcome.

3 Blacktail Mountain Ski Area Winterfest Jan. 28. Family Cup ski and snowboard races, ice sculpting, sleigh rides, kids' games, snow golf, snowmobile poker run and more. Call 844-3715.