Today

32nd annual Bigfork Christmas Bird Count. Call Dan Casey of Flathead Audubon to participate. Call 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., 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.

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

The Whitefish Mountain Mall offers pictures with Santa Claus from 1-5 p.m. Call 862-6255.

VFW Post 2252, 111 Main St., Kalispell, hosts a Christmas party for young children, 2-5 p.m. Refreshments and games. Santa Claus will be attending with a gift for everyone. Call 752-2611.

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 857-3381.

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.

Flathead Valley Democratic Central Committee meets at 7 p.m. in the basement of the Flathead County Library. Open to public.

Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

Whitefish High School choir Christmas concert, 7:30 p.m. in the gym. Free. All are welcome.

Tuesday

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

School District 5 and Flathead School District board meets 5:30 p.m., Flathead High School conference room.

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

Canyon Elementary students and parents are invited to a "Make It and Take It" craft night 6-7:30 p.m. at the school.

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.

Somers School District board meets at 6 p.m. at Somers Middle School for a Gifted/Talented Program review; followed by a regular board meeting at 7 p.m.

Wednesday

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

Whitefish Golden Agers host a dramatic reading of "Polar Express" at 1 p.m., at the Center, 121 Second St. Free. All are invited.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., First Interstate Bank, Main Street, Kalispell.

Seeley Lake Elementary School concert. Call 406-677-2880.

Thursday

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Kalispell Regional Medical Center conference center.

Teen Advisory Group meets 4 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5713.

Friday

Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 23 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.