Today

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Eureka High School.

3 FVCC Local Topics/Global Issues lecture series presents Mick Stemborski of Whitefish who offers a cultural immersion program "Peru Alive" into the Inca Empire and Andes culture, noon to 1 p.m., Blake Hall board room. Discussio follows. Free. Public welcome to attend. Call Gerda Reeb, 756-3945.

3 Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon, The Bulldog, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell. Lunch available. Guest speaker John Hoag speaks on politics and justice in Nepal.

3 Red Cross Infant/Child CPR class, 6:30 p.m., Kalispell Service Center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to register.

3 Flathead County Impact Fee Advisory Committee work session 7 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Open to public.

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.

3 Flathead County Democratic Central Committee 7 p.m. in the basement of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell.

Tuesday

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Nov. 22, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $10 course fee. Call 863-3630.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 City of Kalispell and Montana Department of Transportation invites the public to a meeting to discuss the Stormwater Management Plan, 6 p.m., Kalispell Wastewater Treatment Plant off Airport Road. Call the Public Works Department, 758-7720.

3 Somers School board meets at 6 p.m. for a District Achievement Data Work Session, at Somers Middle School. Regular board meets 7 p.m.

3 Big Sky Bonsai Society meets at 7 p.m., at the Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Jerry Meislik discusses how to shape and improve bonsai. Free. Public invited. Call Meislik, 862-0387.

3 Flathead Valley Trout Unlimited meets 7:30 p.m., Bohemian Grange, off U.S. 93 behind Coffee Traders, Whitefish. Barry Hansen, fisheries biologist for Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, gives a PowerPoint presentation on Flathead Lake Fisheries Co-Management Plan. Free and all welcome. Call John Winnie, 755-1406.

Wednesday

3 City of Kalispell will be discontinuing leaf pickup effective today. Have leaves raked two feet into street or avenue prior to today. Any remaining leaves must be bagged and placed at curb or in alley for pickup.

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.

Friday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Kalispell Christmas City of the North parade, 7 p.m., downtown, Main St.

3 Buffalo Runner event and auction of 10 Spanish Mustangs, Nov. 25, Bar W Guest Ranch, 2875 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Doors open 2:30 p.m. Tickets $20 per person; children 12 and under free. Entertainment by Rob Quist. For reservations, call Olga, 257-1187. Fundraiser for at-risk children through Buffalo Horse Coalition in Browning, and Spanish Mustangs.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:30 to 11 a.m., and 1 to 3 p.m. each day, Nov. 27 and 28, Polson Area Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, Nov. 27 and 28, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day, St. John's Lutheran Hospital. Call 293-0100.

3 NorthWestern Energy distributes free "starter" weatherization kits to its natural gas customers from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 27, North Valley Community Room, Columbia Falls. Call 1-800-823-5995.

3 Flathead County Democratic Women meet 11:45 a.m., Nov. 27, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Helen Pilling presents a program on recycling. Luncheon is $8. No reservations required. All welcome.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Nov. 27, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Nov. 27, 141 Interstate Lane, behind JoAnn Fabrics, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Nov. 28, Miracle of America Museum, Polson.

3 Wellness Education Center's Healthy Potluck Supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Nov. 28, 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Families welcome. Bring a healthy dish to share. Jaime Anderson gives a healthy dessert seminar, 6:30-9 p.m. Call the Wellness Center, 755-8423.

Thought

"The next great step of mankind is to step into the nature of his own mind." n Stanley Kauffmann, American film and theatre critic.

3 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 28, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Lakeside Community Council meets 7 p.m., Nov. 28, Water Works building, Bierney Creek Road. Open to public.

3 Evergreen Business and Property Owner's Association meets at 7 p.m., Nov. 28, Evergreen Fire Hall, 2236 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Public invited.

3 Children's Story Hour is at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 29, 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 4 p.m., Nov. 29, Glacier National Park.

3 Red Cross certified course in First Aid Basics, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 29, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Greater Wood Bay Wastewater Project public meeting 7 p.m. Nov. 29, Bethany Lutheran Church, Bigfork. Results of preliminary engineering review will be discussed and open for public comment. Call 837-1102.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 30, Bigfork High School.

Dr. Matt Bailey gives a free PowerPoint presentation on wrist injuries, 7 p.m. Nov. 30, North Valley Hospital Lake Room. Call 863-3630.

3 Columbia Falls Night of Lights Dec. 1, downtown Whitefish. Parade 6:30 p.m., call 892-6816; Children's Holiday Village, Marantette Park. Craft fair, North Valley Community Center, call 892-2072.

3 Flathead Mothers of Multiples meet 6-8 p.m. Nov. 30, 519 Rocky Cliff Dr., Kalispell. Moms of twins, triplets and quadruplets welcome. Bring a craft. Call Tamara Adams, 755-5389.

3 Kalispell Art Walk and Christmas Stroll 5-9 p.m. Dec. 1, downtown Kalispell. Trolley and shuttle rides also available from Kalispell Center Mall. Valley Voices Community Choir sings on the Hockaday steps, 302 Second Ave. E., from 6-7 p.m. Call Hockaday Museum of Art, 755-5268.

3 Kalispell Elks Lodge semi-formal Christmas Party Dec. 1. Door prizes, raffles, Chinese gift exchange. Cocktails, 5:30 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m. Tickets $20, includes hors d' oeuvres, prime rib dinner and dancing. RSVP 257-6474 by Nov. 26.

3 "Mystical, Magical Christmas" Dec. 1-2, Eureka. Parade of Lights 6 p.m., followed by annual tree lighting, luminaria walk on the Riverwalk, Dec. 1; Holiday bazaars, Christmas stroll on Main Street, Christmas matinee of "Snow Day" at 10 a.m. and noon, and Christmas Ball, all Dec. 2. Call Eureka Chamber of Commerce, 889-4636.

3 Lakeside Holidayfest, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 2, Lakeside School gym. Arts, crafts, gifts, music, food, raffles. Silent auctions from noon to 3 p.m. Live auction begins at 1 p.m. Kids portraits with Santa 9-11 a.m. Kids only market. Free admission. Call 844-3880.

3 Whitefish photographer Chuck Haney signs copies of his latest book, "Big Sky Barns, noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 2, Borders Express, Kalispell Center Mall, Kalispell.

3 Glacier Nordic Ski Club annual fundraiser and potluck, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 2, rocky Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Auction immediately follows dinner. Bring a potluck entree. Call Fred Longhart, 752-8976.

3 NorthWestern Energy distributes free "starter" weatherization kits to its natural gas customers from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 4, North Valley Community Room, Columbia Falls. Call 1-800-823-5995.

3 Montana Department of Commerce and Gov. Brian Schweitzer invite the public to a meeting to discuss the direction of the state's tourism and recreation industry, 1-5 p.m. Dec. 5, Hampton Inn, 1140 U.S. 2 W.

3 Flathead County Republican Women 2006 Chocolate Extravaganza 11:30 a.m. Dec. 6, Bulldog Convention Center, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. Tickets $17, includes luncheon; Call Pamala Kasperson, 837-4428; Ralene Sliter, 755-3998; or Caroline Solomon, 837-4525.

3 Kalispell Elks Lodge dinner to honor Frank Garner, Byron Guy and Jim Dupont Dec. 7. No-host cocktails, 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m. Tickets $15 available at lodge, 1820 U.S. 93 S. Call David Barnes, 752-4338.

Showcase of the Chefs benefit dinner wine tasting and auction for Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation, 6 p.m. Dec. 7, Grouse Mountain Lodge. Dinner features fare from six Whitefish chefs. Tickets $75 each. Call Kent Taylor, 862-6516 for reservations.

3 Civil Air Patrol, Flathead Composite Squadron meets 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, (Dec. 7) Montana National Guard Armory, 2989 U.S. 93 N, Kalispell, north entrance. Youth ages 12 and up welcome. Aerospace lessons, march/drill exercises, fly-ins and more. Call Lt. Dave Brim, 257-7547; Lt. Kevin Kasperson, 756-5959.

3 Valley Voices Community Choir Christmas concert titled, "Sing Noel," 7 p.m. Dec. 9, Easthaven Baptist Church, 2010 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Flathead Valley Homeschool Choir Select Ensemble also performs. Folk, a cappella, Latin and traditional carols. All welcome. No charge. Free will offering. Reception immediately follows.

3 Flathead Mothers of Multiples invites parents and their twins, triplets or quadruplets to enjoy cookies and pictures with Santa, noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 10, Rocky Cliff Dr., Kalispell. Call Tamara Adams, 755-5389.

3 NorthWestern Energy distributes free "starter" weatherization kits to its natural gas customers from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 11, North Valley Community Room, Columbia Falls. Call 1-800-823-5995.

3 Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 12 in the school library.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m. Dec. 13, Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Bonnie Eckert will talk about her group trip staying in a hostel operated by former Columbia Falls teachers, and hiking in the Chilean Andes. Coffee and tea served. Door prizes. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

3 Creative Memories scrapbooking workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 16, Eagles Nest, FVCC. Theme is "Getting Ready for Christmas." All welcome. Call Joyce Workman, 755-4922.