Nov. 29, 2008

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

3 High Country Carvers invites hand carvers to work on their carving project, 1 to 4 p.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell, community room. Bring a project, drop cloth and safety gloves. Free, but limited to hand carvers only.

3 Glacier Country Avalanche Center presents Bruce Temper, director of the Utah Avalanche Center and author of "Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain," 7 p.m., KM Theatre, 50 Second St., Kalispell. $5 admission. Proceeds got to fund local avalanche education. Call Rocky Mountain Outfitter, 752-2446.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Whitefish Community Orchestra Home for the Holidays concert, 7:30 p.m., Springs of Whitefish, 1001 River Lakes Pkwy. Jenanne Solberg conducts 25 musicians of all ages in classical and holiday favorites. Free. Public invited. Call 862-8074.

3 Glacier Country Avalanche Center presents Bruce Tremper, director of Utah Avalanche Center and author of "Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, 7 p.m., KM Theater, 50 Second St. E., Kalispell. Cost $5 per person. Call Rocky Mountain Outfitter, 752-2446.

Tuesday

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Dec. 4, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

3 Open house for Chet Hope Ski League, 3:30-6 p.m., Camas Day School, 534 Pine St., Whitefish (across from high school). Register for lessons for children 4 and up; fit and rent gear; purchase Glacier Nordic Ski Club memberships.

3 Creston School board meets at 4:30 p.m. Public welcome.

3 Whitefish Community Foundation sells 2009 Patron Golf Passes to Whitefish Lake Golf Club 5:30-7 p.m., Whitefish Lake Restaurant. Light reception included. Call 863-1781.

3 Photographer Tom Ulrich's annual slide show for Big Brothers Big Sisters, 7 p.m., tonight, Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish; 7 p.m. Wednesday, Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Tickets $5.

3 School District 5 and Flathead County High School district board special meeting and work session, 7 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Media Center.

Wednesday

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Terri Williams talks about "Care and Imaging of the Breast." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Flathead High School, old gym.

3 Flathead County Republican Women Chocolate Extravaganza, 11:30 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Dessert competition, live music, fashion show, buffet luncheon. Tickets $18. Call Pamala Kaspersen, 837-4428; or Cindy Friedman, 257-8960.

3 FVCC Phi Theta Kappa Honors Satellite Seminar, "Archaeological Evidence for the Origins of Affluence," at 1-2:30 p.m., and again at 7-8:30 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, room 204. Free. Open to public. Call Karen Longhart, 756-3998.

3 Milagros Designs grand opening and fundraiser for Alpine Kids Theatre Project, 5-9 p.m., The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Artist Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey will do a "quick draw" painting for community to bid on for Whitefish Middle School. Give-aways, food and more. Tickets $50, available at The Lodge or Bigfork Chamber of Commerce. Call 863-2055.

3 Epworth United Methodist Church, 329 Second Ave. E., Kalispell, hosts "A Night in Bethlehem" 6-8 p.m. Fellowship hall filled with tents, shops, and live Nativity. Middle-eastern dinner will be served. Free. All welcome. Call 257-6849.

3 Photographer Tom Ulrich's annual slide show for Big Brothers Big Sisters, 7 p.m., Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Tickets $5.

Thought

"Life begins when a person first realizes how soon it will end." n Marcelene Cox, American writer.

Thursday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Teletech.

3 Flathead High School Choral-Aires in concert 12:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 540 S. Main St., Kalispell. All welcome.

3 Flathead County Library board meets at 3 p.m., at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.

3 Showcase of the Chefs dinner, wine tasting and auction, 6 p.m., Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Tickets $75 per person. Fundraiser for Flathead Valley Ski Foundation. Call Richard Kramer, 250-9786; or Kent Taylor, 862-6516.

3 Basic avalanche awareness class by Flathead National Forest and Glacier Country Avalanche Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Whitefish Library. No reservations required. Call 758-5295.

3 Whitefish High School vocal music department holiday concert 7 p.m., Central School auditorium. Reception follows in lobby. Free Admission. Public invited.

Friday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Northwest Montana Human Resources, Kalispell.

3 Kalispell Art Walk. 5-9 p.m. Enter to win a $100 gift certificate.

3 Whitefish Christmas Stroll, 6-9 p.m., downtown. Santa arrives at 6 p.m.; photos available. Christmas music at First Presbyterian Church 5-7 p.m.; Alpine Bell Choir performs 6 p.m.

3 Bet Harim Jewish Community hosts a presentation by Israeli Naval Corp. Robbie Berson and Israel Army Reservist Neal Ancary at Shabbat services, 6 p.m. Glacier Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1515 Trumble Creek, Road, Kalispell. Potluck dinner. Public welcome. Call 756-5159.

3 Columbia Falls Night of Lights. Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. on Nucleus Avenue with Santa. Shops open and serving refreshments. Craft and food vendors. Holiday Village at Marantette Park.

3 Shepherd's Hand presents Christmas is in the Air variety show, 7 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 5150 River Lakes Pkwy., Whitefish. Tickets $10 per person, or $20 per family, available at door. For an audition, call Cathy, 212-9973. For information, call 862-2615.

3 Canyon Creek Ramblers benefit concert for DREAM Disabled Ski Program, 8 p.m., Whitefish VFW. No cover, but donations accepted at door. Call 862-1817.

A Look Ahead

3 12th annual West Shore Holidayfest 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6, Lakeside School gm. Unique handmade gifts and home decor. Breakfast with Santa for kids 12 and under, 9-10 a.m.; ornament crafting 11 a.m. Kids Only Market. Festival of Flavors menu and breakfast and lunch available. Live auction at 1 p.m. Call Jo Lerum, 844-3880.

3 United Methodist Church Joy of Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6, 117 Second St. W., Columbia Falls. Cinnamon rolls, lunch, Christmas cookies, pasties, lefse for sale. Call 892-5174 or 892-5403.

3 St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 201 Wisconsin Ave., Whitefish, Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 6. Baked goods, crafts, Christmas needs. Proceeds go to scholarships and world relief.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 6, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

3 Benefit for 4-month-old Drew Jackson who is requiring three open heart surgeries, Dec. 6, White Oak Grand, 4824 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Dinner, 7 p.m. Music, rolling and silent auctions, raffles. Tickets $25 or eight for $160, available at White Oak Grand, Books West, Edge Salon, Kalispell; Sage Spa, Whitefish; Glacier Wallflower, Columbia Falls; Bigfork Drug; or call 257-4157 or 752-2586.

3 Glacier Nordic Club annual potluck and auction, 6 p.m. Dec. 6, Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge, 6510 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Bring an appetizer, entree or dessert. Memberships may be purchased. Call Ellie, 250-1575.

3 Flathead-Kootenai Chapter of Montana Wilderness Association annual meeting 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Museum at Central School, Kalispell. Stoney Burk of Eureka will talk about protecting Rocky Mountain Front at 8 p.m. Potluck, refreshments. Public welcome. Call Janis, 862-9150.

3 "Crumpets and Couture" tour of decorated Conrad Mansion, 1:30-4 p.m. Dec. 7. Catered food, musical entertainment and vintage wearable art. Tickets $30 per person. Call 755-2166.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Dec. 8, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by Countrywide.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Dec. 8, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Flathead Audubon meets 7 p.m. Dec. 8, the Summit, Kalispell. Dan Casey presents "A Christmas Count Carol" to prepare volunteers for this year's bird counts. Free. All welcome.

3 Gislason Family Chiropractic, U.S. 93 South across from Coffee Traders, Whitefish, annual toy drive, Dec. 9, for new patients; Dec. 10 for existing patients. All appointments complementary with donation of one new unwrapped toy. For an appointment, call Rhonda at 862-9700.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Dec. 9, KRMC.

3 Kalispell Women's Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m. Dec. 9, Elks Club, U.S. 93 South. Theme is "Instant Mini-Makeover." Marty of Creviers will use live models to restyle hair. Guest speaker is Barbara Madden of Coram. Cost $10.50. For reservations call Jan, 212-3763; or Rosainne, 257-8098.

3 Mission Mountain Audubon meets 7 p.m. Dec. 9, Polson City Library meeting room. Ceth Eslik will give a slide presentation, "The Future of Energy." Free. All welcome.

3 Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 9, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 N. Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call 752-1297.

3 Flathead Local Advisory Council on Mental Health meets 1-2:30 p.m. Dec. 10, The Summit, Kalispell. Guest speakers are Brandon Rice, advocate for Council on Aging, will speak about Medicare Part D program. Cheryl Steenson, new House District 8 representative, will speak about helping Montana's disabled. Public welcome. Call Boyd Roth, 471-4483.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Dec. 10, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by D.A. Davidson.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10, administration building boardroom.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 11, Merlin's.

3 Glacier National Park Fund and Glacier Association holiday open house for their new location, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 11, 402 Ninth St. W., Columbia Falls. Refreshments. Door prizes.

3 Ruder Elementary School basket raffle/silent auction fundraiser and ice cream social, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 11.

3 Yoga and ayurveda open house lecture by Mas Vidal, 6-7 p.m., Dec. 11, Whitefish BodyTalk Center, 211 Central Ave., Whitefish. Call 862-2608.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 12, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Amateur Arm Wrestling Competitions 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Frontier Bar, Rexford. Ages 21 and up in various weight classes. Trophies, cash prizes. Call Matt, 1-406-209-4121 or 406-297-2951.

3 Whitefish Figure Skating Club "Enchantment on Ice" performance featuring guest skater Laney Diggs 7 p.m. Dec. 13, Stumptown Ice Den, Whitefish. Tickets available at Imagination Station, Whitefish and Kalispell and Ice Den, $20 chair seating; $15 bleacher; $8 standing; children under 7, free standing. Call 862-7699.

3 Kalispell Moose Lodge No. 1922, 2158 U.S. 2 E., benefit breakfast buffet, 9-11 a.m. Dec. 14 and every Sunday. Proceeds go to Building Fund for new Moose Family Center and Moose charities.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Dec. 15, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Benefis Bariatric Institute in Great Falls presentation on weight loss surgery, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 15, The Summit, Kalispell. Free. No RSVP necessary. Call Karen Ogden for details at 406-455-5463.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 3-7 p.m., Dec. 16, Lakeside Community Chapel. Sponsored by Tamarack Grill.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Dec. 17, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Dr. Wallace Wilder talks about "Keeping Our Kids Healthy." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 Red Cross blood drives, Dec. 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. U.S. Forest Service offices.

3 Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 11:30 a.m., Dec. 18, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.

3 Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Dec. 18, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Dec. 18, Libby VFW.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Dec. 19, Flathead City-County Health Department, Kalispell.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 20, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 "Rebekah-An Evening in Purple," women's benefit dinner for Hospice, Dec. 20, Country Kitchen, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Doors open 5 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Guest speakers Helen Thayer, author of "Polar Dreams" and longrider Bernice Ende. Tickets $35 each or two for $60. Call Susie Thompson, 885-6432.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Dec. 22, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Community Kitchen-Feeding the Flathead Christmas dinner, 6 p.m., Dec. 25, Faith Alliance Church, 348 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. All welcome. Free gift to attendees.

3 First Night Flathead 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dec. 31. Alcohol-free New Year's Eve celebration in Kalispell for entire family. Numerous entertainment venues. Call Patrice Manget, 253-2471; or Jennifer Young, 758-7717.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Jan. 7, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Todd Widman will discuss the "Crossfit Challenge." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Jan. 21, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Holly Nichols talks about "Healthy Cooking." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 11:30 a.m., Jan. 22, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Feb. 4, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Topic is "Marriage Counseling." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Feb. 18, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Topic is on the preschool fair. Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., Feb. 26, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. March 4, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Sherry Johns talks about "Puppets for the Preschooler." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. March 18, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Brian Tankos discusses "How to Write a Living Will." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., March 26, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.

3 Flathead Special Education Cooperative board meets 11:30 a.m. April 23, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.

3 Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., May 28, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.

3 Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., June 25, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.