Today

Craft Show featuring over 65 booths, noon to 6 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 26; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 27, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Call 261-4560.

Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead present Holiday 2005 Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Nov. 26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 27, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel Ballroom. Daily prize drawings.

Mission Mountain Winery annual program on holiday wine choices and food pairings 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Nov. 26, U.S 93 in Dayton, west shore of Flathead Lake.

Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Seeley Lake tree lighting and caroling downtown, 5 p.m. Call 406-677-2880.

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

Libby Christmas Parade of Lights 6:30 p.m.

Kalispell Christmas Parade 7 p.m. Route starts at Eighth Street, coming up Main Street to Center Street, over to Fifth Avenue and back down to Flathead High School. Call 758-2800 for details.

Saturday

Craft Show featuring over 65 booths continues 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 27, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Call 261-4560.

Sons of Norway Lodge annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Lutefisk and lefse luncheon, Icelandic pancakes, Norwegian sweaters, wood carvings, Hardanger embroidery and baked goods. Call Donna Harbin at 837-4700.

Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead presents Holiday 2005 Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 27, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel Ballroom. Daily prize drawings.

Mission Mountain Winery annual program on holiday wine choices and food pairings 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., U.S 93 in Dayton, west shore of Flathead Lake.

Sunday

Craft Show continues 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Call 261-4560.

Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead presents Holiday 2005 Show, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel Ballroom. Daily prize drawings.

Monday

Flathead County Democratic Women meets at noon, for a no host luncheon at the WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel, Ballroom B. Program speakers are Sheila Chimpman from Habitat for Humanity and JoAnne Blake, recently returned from Red Cross service in Louisiana. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Veterans Food Pantry. Call Pauline at 257-4452.

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

Toenail clinic, 3:30 p.m., Flathead Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Call 257-1598 for an appointment. 60 and over, $5; under 60, $10.

Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. for those who haven't been certified in last 12 months. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

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

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

Tuesday

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

Lakeside-Somers Chamber meets at noon at Vista Linda in Somers. Guest speaker Patti Gregerson of the Kalispell Chamber will discuss the BEAR (Business Expansion and Retention) Program.

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board meets at 6 p.m., Flathead High School room.

Public open house presentation on the 2006 Wisconsin Avenue Bike/Pedestrian Path project in Whitefish, 6:30-8 p.m., City Council Chambers. Plans and aerial mapping will be available, along with City of Whitefish Public Works staff for questions and information. Call Karin Hilding, project manager, at 863-2450.

Middle Canyon Area Land Use Advisory Committee public meeting 7 p.m. at the Glacier Park Community Building, West Glacier, to accept comment on Sloan-Bolles variance application, and Spoklie Canyon gravel pit amended application.

Wednesday

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.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Troy Methodist Church.

Thought

"Self is the only prison that can ever bind the soul." n Henry van Dyke, American clergyman (1852-1933).

A Look Ahead

Klothes Kloset Christmas store 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 1, 286 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Proceeds go to special area organizations. Call 892-4534.

Kalispell Senior Citizens meeting and potluck supper 5 p.m. Dec. 1, at the center, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish to share. Table service and beverages provided. Kitchen Band performs at 6:15 p.m. Call 257-1598.

Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce annual banquet Dec. 1, Launch at Marina Cay. No host cocktail hour 5:30-6:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Featured speaker Peter Drowne will speak on the topic "Rendezvous with Montana History." Choice of entrees. Call 837-5888 to reserve a space by Nov. 23.

Candlelight vigil for World's AIDS Day, 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 1, Depot Park, Kalispell. Call D.J. at 250-7681.

Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Polson Art Walk 3 p.m. Dec. 2, downtown Polson. Holiday parade and tree lighting ceremony, 6 p.m.

Kalispell's annual Art Walk and Christmas Stroll 5-9 p.m. Dec. 2, downtown and at participating galleries and businesses. Valley Voices Community Choir performs 6-7 p.m. on the steps of the Hockaday Museum of Fine Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Contact the Hockaday at 755-5268.

Whitefish Snowboarders/Skiers for Christ dodgeball tournament and rock-paper-scissors showdown, 6 p.m. Dec. 2, Whitefish Central School gym. Dodgeball entry fee $40 for team of eight. Rock-paper-scissors entry fee $2. Prizes. All proceeds go to Whitefish Community Center at the Armory, new after-school program. Call 862-7573.

Columbia Falls Night of Lights, Dec. 2. North Valley Senior Center, 205, Nucleus Ave., bazaar and bake sale. Soup, sandwiches and dessert served beginning at 4 p.m. Call 892-4087.

Sixth annual Christmas is in the Air variety show and benefit for Shepherd's Hand Clinic, 7 p.m. Dec. 2, Christ Lutheran Church, 233 Kalispell Ave., Whitefish. A program of traditional and sacred holiday music and entertainment. Call 862-2615.

Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m., Dec. 2, Kalispell Junior High School library. Visitors are welcome. Park in the school's east lot. Call Bruce at 857-3753 or Scott at 755-3939.

Lakeside Holidayfest 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3, Lakeside Elementary School gym. Over 30 art and handcrafted gift exhibitors, Kids-Only Market. Free photos with Santa until 11 a.m. Fresh baked goods and "Festival of Flavors" food at noon. Live auction at 1 p.m. Musical entertainment by students. Silent auctions close at noon and 3 p.m. Sponsored by Somers/Lakeside PTA. Called 844-3880.

Holiday Bazaar 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Dec. 3, Evergreen Volunteer Fire Department, 2236 U.S. 2 East, Kalispell. Crafts, knitted scarves and goods, candles, jewelry, quick mixes, flavored cooking oils, baked goods. A garage sale will also be available.

Joy of Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3, United Methodist Church, 117 Second St. W., Columbia Falls. Breakfast until 11:30 a.m. Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pasties and lefse to go. Call 892-5811.

Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3, St. Peter Lutheran Church, 201 Wisconsin Ave. Whitefish. Baked goods, crafts, Christmas needs. Funds used for children's camp scholarships and world relief needs. Call 862-3008 or 862-6999.

Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition's 14th annual Culture Fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3, at K. William Harvey Elementary School gym in Ronan. Exhibits food and entertainment from various cultures. Call 406-745-3303 or 406-676-8444.

Get your pet photos taken with Santa 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3, Northwest Montana Humane Society Animal Adoption Center, 3499 U.S. 93 North; and Dec. 10 at Murdoch's Ranch and Supply, 2330 U.S. 93 South, Kalispell. All proceeds benefit Human Society. Call 752-PAWS.

Montana Puppet Guild sponsors a Puppet Extravaganza 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at J.D. Morrell's on Main Street in Kalispell. Puppet making and shows, drama exercises taught by five instructors. Space limited. Pre-registration recommended. Cost $20 per child, ages 5-10. Call Sherry Johns at 752-8226.

Glacier Nordic Club potluck fund-raiser 6 p.m. Dec. 3, Rocky Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Christmas shop at the auction. General meeting 5:30 p.m. Funds help offset cost of grooming Glacier Nordic Center and to youth programs.

Bigfork Holiday Parade 6 p.m. Dec. 3, downtown Bigfork. Line-up 5:30 p.m. at high school parking lot. Call the Bigfork Chamber of Commerce at 837-5888.

Wake Up Ol' Man Winter Party, 7-11 p.m., Dec. 3, Blacktail Mountain Ski Area and Lakeside. Entertainment by Big Daddy and the Blues Notes. Raffle. Call 844-0999.

Valley Voices Community Concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 3 First Church of the Nazarene. Free and everyone is invited.

Holiday Tour of historic Kalispell homes 1-5 p.m.Dec. 4. Tickets $20 for Northwest Montana Historical Society members, $25 for non-members. Outlets are Western Outdoor, Books West, Flathead Travel and Museum at Central School. Call 756-8381.

Community United Methodist Church annual Christmas Concert 4 p.m. Dec. 4, 750 Electric Ave., Bigfork. All are welcome.

Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

AARP Seniors Driver Safety Program 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 6 and 8, The Summit, Kalispell. Instructor Lee Heser. Cost is $10. Call 751-4500.

Free Falun Dafa Qiqong classes begin tonight, Dec. 6, on 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.

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 7, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Ideas for homemade Christmas gifts. Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

St. Joseph Service League Last Minute Christmas Bazaar 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7, St. Joseph Medical Center, second floor large conference room, Polson.

21st Chocolate Extravaganza 11:30 a.m. Dec. 7, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell. For tickets, call Caroline Solomon at 837-4525.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.