TODAY

Children's Story Hour, 10:30 a.m., Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 758-5822 for more information.

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

Whitefish Visitor Bureau meeting, 1 p.m., Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge, 6510 U.S. 93 S. For more information, call 862-3390.

Kila School building committee meets 5 to 6 p.m., Kila School. Public welcome to attend and provide input.

Flathead Coalition open house, 5:30 p.m., Bohemian Grange Hall, Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served. For more information, contact Dave Hadden at paddler@centurytel.net or 837-0783.

Flathead County Library Teen Advisory Board meets, 6:30 p.m., main library, Kalispell. For more information, call 758-5713.

Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets, 7 p.m., school library.

Flathead County Republican Women meet at the Outlaw Inn at noon. The speaker is General Paul Vallely. Call Lois Lauman at 857-3512.

Tuesday

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and seat belt and equipment violations on Sunnyside Drive and surrounding area.

Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Flathead High School, Kalispell.

Homebuyers "Certified" Education Course, a nationally awarded and certified program with critical home buying information, 6 to 9 p.m., today, Nov. 27, and Nov. 29, FVCC. Pre-registration is required for three-week course with $25 registration fee (reimbursed if using affordable housing option). Certificate awarded upon completion. Call FVCC at 756-3832 or ETHIC at 257-6627.

Teen MOPs (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fellowship Alliance Church, 1025 Seventh Ave. W., Columbia Falls.

Meeting for Hands On Place, an interactive children's museum coming to the Flathead Valley, 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Fundraising will be discussed. All interested welcome. Call Courtney Rudbach, 756-7691.

Cayuse Prairie School board of trustees monthly meeting at 7 p.m., in the school library. Contact Heather 756-4560 ext. 11.

Montana Autism Society of America meets at the Summit in Kalispell, conference room No. 3, 6:30 p.m. Call Tim at 257-8758.

Somers School District board of trustees meets at Somers Middle School for a facilities planning work session at 6 p.m. The regular monthly board meeting will follow at 7 p.m.

Wednesday

City of Kalispell discontinues leaf pickup today. Leaves must raked two feet into the street or avenue prior to today. Any remaining leaves must be bagged and placed at the curb or in the alley for pick up.

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding and seat belt and equipment violations on East Oregon and North Main Street.

Children's Story Hour, 10:30 a.m., Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell. For information, call 758-5822.

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

Thursday

Evergreen Disposal is closed. Service for customers on Nov. 22 and 23 will be delayed one day.

Thought:

"Since others have to tolerate my weaknesses, it is only fair that I should tolerate theirs." - William Allen White, American journalist (1868-1944).

Free Jazzercise classes 9-10:15 a.m. Nov. 22-23, Central Christian Church, 240 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Call Cathy Cooney, 212-7243.

Fourth annual Thanksgiving dinner 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22, Ronan Community Center. Complete turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Free. Volunteers needed. Call Bonnie McCauley at 406-546-6916 or Cheri Houle at 406-675-4339.

Turkey trot, Swan River Nature Trail, Bigfork, 10 a.m.

Friday

Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 23, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead Christmas show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 23-24, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell; 881-4288.

Kalispell Area Chamber of Commerce's annual City of the North Parade, 7 p.m., Nov. 23. No registration forms. Participants meet no later than 6 p.m. at Flathead High School. For more information, call 758-2800.

Linda Lanier in concert, Nov. 23, 10:40 a.m. and 6 p.m., Assembly of God Church, 738 Third Ave. W., Columbia Falls. Call 892-3949 for information.

Saturday

Riverside Senior Living fifth anniversary open house celebration, 1 to 4 p.m., Nov. 24. Open tours, music, door prizes, food and drinks.

A Look Ahead

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Nov. 26, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR/AED, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 26, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 26-27, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 406-293-0100 to register.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Nov. 26-27, Polson Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.

Youth Service Network meets at noon Nov. 26, at The Summit, Kalispell. Dr. Stolle of the University of Montana Childhood Trauma Center will speak on "Interventions for Trauma in the Schools," and ongoing research. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-6:45 p.m., Nov. 26, The Summit. Free and confidential. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Nov. 26, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

Flathead County Democratic Women meet at 11:45 a.m., Nov. 26, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Jim Atkinson, director of Agency on Aging, will be the guest speaker. Cost is $10. All are welcome to attend.

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and seat belt and equipment violations, Nov. 27, at Third and Fourth Avenues East.

Flathead City-County Health Department, Board of Health meeting Nov. 27.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Nov. 27, Miracle of America Museum, Polson.

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 27-28, North Valley Hospital Education Wing. Call 863-3630 to register. 3 Bereavement Support Group Light Up a Life Night of Remembrance, 6 p.m. Nov. 27, Christ Church Episcopal, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell.

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and seat belt and equipment violations, Nov. 28-30, at school zones in Kalispell.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Nov. 28, Troy Methodist Church.

Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. 2 p.m., Nov. 29, Libby High School.

PBS Point-of-View (P.O.V.) documentary, "Arctic Son" shown 6:30 p.m., Nov. 29, Flathead County Library, Whitefish. Guest speaker is Lowell Yaeger. Admission free. Not rated-parental discretion advised. Call Public Services Librarian Jocelyne Bodden, 758-8523.

Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 30 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

Hockaday Museum Art Walk and Christmas Stroll, 5 to 9 p.m., Nov. 30, Kalispell.

Columbia Falls Night of Lights Christmas parade 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30. Live Nativity scene, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Craft fair, Christmas Village at Marantette Park.

Christmas in the Air Variety Show, 7 p.m. Nov. 30, Christ Lutheran Church, 5150 River Lakes Parkway, Whitefish, accessed off either Montana 40 or U.S. 93. Call 862-2615 or 212-9973.

West Shore Holidayfest, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1, Lakeside School gym. Art, gifts, food, music, Kids Only Market, silent auctions noon to 3 p.m.; live auction at 1 p.m. Free photos with Santa, 9-11 a.m. Free admission. Call 844-3880.

Northwest Montana Education Cooperative guest teacher training session, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 4, 124 Third Ave. E., Kalispell (Linderman Educational Center).

Flathead County Republican Women's 23rd Chocolate Extravaganza, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 5, New Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Desserts by professional and amateur bakers and may be purchased. Admission $17 includes buffet luncheon, style show and desserts. Call Pamala Kaspersen, 837-4428 or Ralene Sliter, 755-3998.

Helena Flats School board meets at 6 p.m., Dec. 6, school library.

PBS Point-of-View (P.O.V.) documentary, "The Fire Next Time" shown 6:30 p.m., Dec. 6, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Admission free. Not rated-parental discretion advised. Call Public Services Librarian Jocelyne Bodden, 758-8523.

Soroptimist International of Bigfork basket drawing and chili dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., Dec. 8, Bigfork Elementary School cafeteria. Dinner is $3 per person or $10 for a family. Raffle tickets and baskets for sale. Proceeds benefit local scholarships, awards and projects. For more information, call Jodee at 837-1574.

Valley Voices Community Choir and Home School Select Ensemble holiday concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 8, Easthaven Baptist Church, 2010 Whitefish Stage Road. Free admission. Donations accepted. Reception follows concert. All welcome.

Kalispell Montana Women's Connection buffet luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Dec. 11, Outlaw Inn, U.S. 93 South. Cost is $12. The luncheon, "An Old-Fashioned Christmas," will feature live music by Ron and Carol Pierce of Bigfork and a Christmas carol sing-along. Arden Holmes of Kimberley, B.C., will present. Child care available by reservation. For reservations, contact Jan at petersjc@centurytel.net or 857-2467.

Whitefish Christmas Stroll, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 14, downtown Whitefish.

PBS Point-of-View (P.O.V.) documentary, "The Fire Next Time" shown 6:30 p.m., Dec. 20, Flathead County Library, Whitefish. Guest speaker is Steve Thompson. Admission free. Not rated-parental discretion advised. Call Public Services Librarian Jocelyne Bodden, 758-8523.

Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets 1 p.m., Dec. 20, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, Kalispell. Films targeting interventions for teens struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts will be reviewed. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

PBS Point-of-View (P.O.V.) documentary, "Lomax the Songhunter" shown 6:30 p.m., Jan. 17, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Admission free. Not rated-parental discretion advised. Call Public Services Librarian Jocelyne Bodden, 758-8523.

Youth Service Network meets at noon Jan. 28 at The Summit, Kalispell. Jenny Simon-Thomas will speak on "The Importance of Assessing Executive Functioning Abilities in children and Adolescents." Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

PBS Point-of-View (P.O.V.) documentary, "Lomax the Songhunter" shown 6:30 p.m., Jan. 24, Flathead County Library, Whitefish. Admission free. Not rated-parental discretion advised. Call Public Services Librarian Jocelyne Bodden, 758-8523.