Tuesday

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

3 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.

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

3 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.

3 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

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

Thursday

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

3 Kalispell Senior Citizens meeting and potluck supper 5 p.m., 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.

3 Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce annual banquet, 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.

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

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

Friday

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

3 Kalispell's annual Art Walk and Christmas Stroll 5-9 p.m., 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.

3 Whitefish Snowboarders/Skiers for Christ dodgeball tournament and rock-paper-scissors showdown, 6 p.m., 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.

3 Columbia Falls Night of Lights. Parade 6:30 p.m. North Valley Senior Center, 205, Nucleus Ave., bazaar and bake sale. Soup, sandwiches and dessert served beginning at 4 p.m. Call 892-4087.

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

3 Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m., 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.

Saturday

3 Lakeside Holidayfest 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 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.

3 Holiday Bazaar 9 a.m. 4 p.m., 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.

3 Joy of Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 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.

3 Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 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.

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

3 Get your pet photos taken with Santa 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 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.

3 Montana Puppet Guild sponsors a Puppet Extravaganza 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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.

3 Glacier Nordic Club potluck fund-raiser 6 p.m., 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.

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

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

3 Valley Voices Community Concert, 7 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, corner of Whitefish Stage and West Evergreen Drive, Kalispell. Free and everyone is invited.

Sunday

3 Holiday Tour of historic Kalispell homes 1-5 p.m. 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.

Flathead National Forest host a showing of the film, "The Greatest Good - A Forest Service Centennial," 2-4:15 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free. Call 758-5252.

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

Monday

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

A Look Ahead

3 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.

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

3 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.

3 Internationally acclaimed photographer Tom Ulrich hosts a wildlife slide show fund-raiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters, 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 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. Dec. 6, FVCC Science and Tech (SAT) building, room 148.

3 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).

3 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.

3 21st Chocolate Extravaganza 11:30 a.m. Dec. 7, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell. For tickets, call Caroline Solomon at 837-4525.

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

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

3 Fund-raiser for DREAM Adaptive Ski Recreation program 4 pm. Dec. 8, 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. Dec. 8, in the school gym. Performances by high school band, choir, select choir, jazz ensemble and Middle School ensemble. Free and open to public.

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

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

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

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

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 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 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.

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.