Today

Bigfork Parentshare meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Community United Methodist Church. Danielle McClenahan will talk about Stroller Strides. Child care is provided. Call Denise at 982-3257 or Dana at 837-4408.

Columbia Falls Women's Connection brunch, 9:30 a.m., Los Caporales, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Cost $7. Program includes Grandma Betty's Scrapbooking. Guest speaker is Karen Spaulding, registered nurse. Call Candy at 387-4119 or Sherry at 892-5990.

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.

Lakeside Community Club meets at noon, Vista Linda. Bring a gift for West Shore Toys for Kids. Also a member gift exchange for those who wish to participate. Somers School provides music. For reservations call Linda Burns at 844-2433.

Whitefish Golden Agers invited to tour the train cars used for the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce's Polar Express, 1 p.m. at the Whitefish Train Depot. Those needing a ride to the depot should call the site manager. Those wanting lunch should call 862-4923 by Tuesday.

Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.

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

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

Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m., administration building boardroom.

Introduction to Bahai faith 5:45-6:45 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell, downstairs conference room. All welcome.

Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m, administration building boardroom.

Marion School board meets at 7 p.m. in the library.

Thursday

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

Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 2-4 p.m., second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.

Kalispell Toastmasters Club invites Area 11 Toastmasters, friends and families to a Christmas potluck, 6-8 p.m. at the home of Paul and Catherine Webber, Columbia Falls. Meat dish provided. Program features Table Topics with prizes for most creative speakers. Call Catherine at 755-4884, days; 755-6781, evenings for directions.

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

Seeley Swan High School concert. Call 406-677-2880.

Friday

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

Eureka Christmas Ball "Dickens Christmas Stories," 8 p.m. Tickets at First Interstate Bank, Glacier Bank and Whitefish Credit Union. Cost $8 per person, $14 per couple, $20 per couple. Entertainment by Kayla and Holly Van Bemmel. Call 406-889-4636.

Saturday

32nd annual Bigfork Christmas Bird Count. Call Dan Casey of Flathead Audubon at 756-2681, days; 857-3143, evenings. Cost $5. Potluck at 5 p.m. at Bigfork Senior Center.

16th annual Christmas Dinner at Our House, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Armed Forces Reserve Center, 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.

Scandinavian Gift and Craft sale 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

Sunday

The Rev. Dave Merkel performs a piano and vocal concert, 4:30 p.m. 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.

Monday

Flathead County Democratic Women annual holiday luncheon noon, Vista Linda Restaurant, 240 Boon Road, Somers. Installation of new officers and entertainment by Marcia Siblerud and Mary Reckin. Reservations requested. Call Karen Richardson at 857-3351.

Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell. Sponsored by St. Matthew's Church.

The Rev. Bradley Wirth reads from his novella, "A Christmas Offertory," 7 p.m. Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, 216 E. Second St., Whitefish. Benefit for Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary in Ovando. Admission free. Donations to the animal sanctuary are welcome. Refreshments. Call 862-2863.

Tuesday

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

Swan Valley Elementary School concert. Call 406-677-2880.

Flathead Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited annual Christmas fly tying extravaganza, 7 p.m., Bohemian Grange Hall, behind Coffee Traders on U.S. 93, south of Whitefish. Snacks, coffee and tea provided. Guests may bring own beverages. Demonstrations by local expert tiers. All are welcome.