Daybook

Today

3 American Legion Veterans breakfast 7:30-10 a.m., American Legion Hall, one block north of Smith’s Foods. All veterans and families welcome. Cost $3.50 per plate, includes juice and coffee.

3 Brunch with Santa and crafts fair, 9 a.m. to noon, Discovery Square, Columbia Falls. Silent auction for Boys and Girls Club. Call Ron, 294-1445.

3 13th annual West Shore Holidayfest, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lakeside School gym. Jewelry, woodwork, fine and folk art, pottery, children’s clothing and more. Kids Only Market. Santa breakfast with kids 9-10 a.m. Live auction at 1 p.m. Two silent auctions closing at noon and 3 p.m. Call Tina Jo Lerum, 844-3880.

3 Columbia Falls United Methodist Church annual Joy of Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 117 Second St. W., Columbia Falls. Pasties, cookie trays, gifts in a jar and more. Fair trade coffee and hot cocoa.

3 St. Peter Lutheran Church Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 201 Wisconsin Ave., Whitefish. Baked goods, crafts, Christmas items. Proceeds to children’s camp scholarships and world relief needs. Call 862-3008 or 862-6999.

3 Third annual Elks Christmas craft show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1820 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Over 30 tables. Chili or corn chowder and corn bread lunch, $4. Free admission. Call Darcy Albert, 752-4460 or Diane Etter, 752-0204.

3 Christmas Gift Fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Local artists and handmade antique Christmas ornaments featured. Refreshments served. Free admission. Call 755-5268.

3 Pet and family photos with Santa offered 10 a.m. to  2 p.m., Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply, U.S. 93 South, Kalispell. Cost $5 with proceeds to Humane Society’s Charlotte Edkins Animal Adoption Center. Call 752-7297.

3 Trego 16th annual Christmas bazaar, 10 a.m. to 8 pm. today; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Trego Civic Center.

3 Nurturing Extravaganza, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Bohemian Grange, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish. Various health-enhancing products and services available, including mini massages and makeovers. Raffles, drawings, refreshments. Admission by donation to Whitefish Food Bank, Flathead County Animal Shelter or Calvary Closet (winter clothing). Call 261-0975 or 253-9784.

3 FVCC Art Club holiday art sale, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Arts and Technology Building. Call David Smith, 756-3993.

3 All Saints’ Episcopal Church toy drive and free magic show, 4 p.m., 2048 Conn Road, Whitefish. Bring a new (not gift-wrapped) toy for Toys for Tots. Everyone invited. Call 862-2863 or Cynthia Benkelman, 261-9636.

3 Glacier Nordic Club annual potluck and auction, Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge, 6510 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Meeting 5:30 p.m.; potluck and auction 6 p.m. Bring a dish to share. Free. All welcome. Call Ellie, 250-1575.

3 Bigfork’s annual Magical Holiday Parade, 6 p.m. Electric Avenue.  Line up begins at 5:15 p.m. at high school.

3 Valley Voices annual Christmas concert, “Nutcracker Jingles,” 7 p.m., Glacier High School.

Sunday

3 Trego 16th annual Christmas bazaar, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Trego Civic Center.

3 Flathead Valley United Church of Christ hosts a “Blue Holiday” agape meal and multi-denominational service, 6 p.m., 204 Seventh Ave. W., Kalispell. Free and everyone welcome. Nursery provided. Call Rev. Darryl Kistler, 755-5205.

Monday

3 Kalispell Public School Personnel Committee meets 7 a.m. district administration building, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 Kalispell Public School Finance Committee meets 7 a.m., district administration building, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Dec. 7, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Whitefish Convention and Visitor Bureau annual meeting, 7 p.m. Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge. Public invited. Call 862-3390.

3 Wasabi Sushi Bar benefit for Hugh Rogers Wag Park, beginning at 5 p.m., 419 Second St. E., Whitefish. Percentage of receipts will be donated. Dine-in or take-out. Reservations suggested.

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.

Tuesday

3 Gislason Family Chiropractic annual toy drive for new patients today; and for existing patients, Dec. 9, U.S. 93 South, across from Coffee Traders. All appointments complimentary. Call 862-9700 for an appointment.

3 Kalispell Women’s Connection “Yuletide Tea” buffet lunch, 11:30 a.m., 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Sweet Adelines sing Christmas carols. Speaker is Lois Lyford. Cost is $8. RSVP Rosainne, 257-8098 or Jan at 212-3763. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership Christmas luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to noon, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. No reservations required. Lunch available for $10. Call Carol Pike, 892-2072.

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

 3 Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., Glacier Park International Airport board room. Lease committee meets at 3 p.m.

3 Deer Park School board meets at 5 p.m. at the school.

3 Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m., school library.

3 Smith Valley School board meets at 6 p.m. at the Intermediate School.

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

3 Somers Rural Fire District board meets 6 p.m., Lakeside Fire Station, 125 Bills Road.

3 Whitefish School District board meets at 7 p.m., Whitefish High School Library.

3 Kalispell Elks Lodge No. 725 annual memorial ceremony to honor members who have died this past year, 7 p.m. at the lodge, U.S. 93 South. Public invited. Call David Barnes, 249-0535.

3 Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 N. Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call 212-8107.

Wednesday

3 Gislason Family Chiropractic annual toy drive for existing patients, U.S. 93 South, across from Coffee Traders. All appointments complimentary. Call 862-9700 for an appointment.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Flathead High School.

3 Frontier Hospice offers free blood pressure screenings today: 10:30-11 a.m. North Valley Senior Centers, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls, 892-4087; 11:30 a.m. to noon, Golden Agers, 121 Second St., Whitefish, 862-4923; or call 755-4923.

3 Columbia Falls Women’s Connection Christmas tea, 11:30 a.m. North Valley Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Cost $8 per person. Speaker is Lois Lyford. Harp music. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

3 Parkinson’s disease support group meets 5-6:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Speaker is speech therapist Lynne Beauclair. Call Lois, 871-3767; or Inga, 756-5514.

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

3 Free avalanche safety volunteer observer training, 6:30-8:30 p.m., U.S. Forest Service Office, 650 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell. Call 758-5295.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Slides of recent hikes and trips. Guests invited to bring own slides on CDs. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

3 Award-winning young adult author Chris Crutcher gives a presentation, 7 p.m. Little Theater, Libby. Call 406-293-4235.

3 Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., school conference room. Call Tonnie Decker, 257-2301.

Thursday

3 Senior Tour & Tea, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Free admission for senior citizens. Docent-guided gallery tour at 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments. Call 755-5268.

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

3 Montana author Annie Hanshew signs her new book, “Border to Border: Historic Quilts and Quiltmakers of Montana,” 2-5 p.m., Border Books, Kalispell.

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

3 Museum at Central School History Book Club discusses, “Yogo: The Great American Sapphire,” by Stephen Voynick, at 6:30 p.m., 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 756-8381.

3 Free avalanche awareness program, 6:30-8:30 p.m., U.S. Forest Service Office, 650 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell. Call 758-5295.

3 Willow Glenn and Kalispell Montessori schools present their holiday programs beginning at 5:30 p.m., Glacier High School auditorium. Open to public. Free admission.

3 Local Institute of Noetic Sciences Community Group meets 7 p.m., Bohemian Grange, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish (behind Montana Coffee Traders on U.S. 93 South). Award-winning documentary film, “The Power of Forgiveness” will be shown. Refreshments. All welcome. Donations appreciated. Call 862-9591 or 862-7711.

Friday

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

3 Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. Social time, 11:30 a.m. For reservations, call Bill Driver at 837-2744.

3 Whitefish Christmas Stroll, 5:45-9 p.m. Parade 5:45-6:45 p.m. Central Avenue, between First and Railway Streets. Stores open late, caroling competition, refreshments. Call 862-3501.

3 Christian Center presents the musical, “Scrooge,” today through Dec. 13,  Dec. 18-20, 255 Summit Ridge Dr., Kalispell. Shows at 7 p.m. nightly, also at 2 p.m. Dec. 12, 19, 20. Free tickets available at Christian Center, Herberger’s, Grateful Bread and all Coffee Traders. Call 752-6426.

A Look Ahead

3 Reception for new book publication “100 Years: 100 Stories: A View Inside Glacier National Park, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 12, Glacier National Park Fund office, Columbia Falls. Refreshments.

3 Flathead Valley Model Railroad Club open house, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 12, 1268b North Fork Road, Columbia Falls, just beyond railroad tracks. See layouts of HO & N gauge trains.

3 Wreaths Across America ceremony, 10 a.m. Dec. 12, Montana Veterans Home, Talbot Road, Columbia Falls. Seven wreaths will be presented in an outdoor event to honor each branch of military. Public invited. Call Barbara Crawford, 892-5161; or Dallas Nelson, 756-7904.

3 Christian Center presents the musical, “Scrooge,” Dec. 12-13, Dec. 18-20, 255 Summit Ridge Dr., Kalispell. Shows at 7 p.m. nightly, also at 2 p.m. Dec. 12, 19, 20. Free tickets available at Christian Center, Herberger’s, Grateful Bread and all Coffee Traders. Call 752-6426

3 Kalispell Moose Lodge 1922, 2158 U.S. 2 East, Kalispell, breakfast 9-11 a.m. (Dec. 13) every Sunday. Open to public. Families welcome. Proceeds go to Moose charities and building fund. Call Myron, 892-4611; or Bill, 858-2304.

3 MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meet at 9:15-11 a.m. Dec. 14, at Easthaven Baptist Church, 2010 Whitefish Stage, Kalispell. Program on holiday entertaining and includes cookie exchange. Call Kathy LeDuc, 752-7253.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Dec. 14, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group Christmas Mexican fiesta potluck 6-8 p.m., Dec. 14, The Summit, Kalispell. Names beginning with A-H bring main course; I-P salad; P-Z dessert. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Refreshments. Call Kathy or Sue at 756-4723.

3 Free avalanche safety Special Topic Series, “Mountain Weather and Early Season Snowpack, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 14, U.S. Forest Service Office, 650 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell. Call 758-5295.

3 Flathead Audubon meets 7 p.m. Dec. 14, The Summit, Kalispell. Topic is upcoming annual Christmas bird counts. Everyone welcome.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2:30-6:30 p.m., Dec. 15, Lakeside Chapel.

3 Anime Club for youth 12-18 meets 4-5 p.m. Dec. 15, Whitefish Library. Show “Moon Phase” will be showed. Refreshments. Free. No registration required. Call Martha Furman, 758-5713.

3 Free girls hockey night, 5:15-7:15 p.m. Dec. 15, Woodland Ice Center, Kalispell. Girls ages 5-11 invited to introduction to hockey. Gear and skate available at no charge. Call 755-7813.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 6-10 p.m. Dec. 15, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

3 FVCC Art Department hosts a closing reception for student art show,  6:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 15, Arts and Technology Building, Refreshments and appearance by Saint Nick. Public welcome. Call 756-3896.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 16, Forest Service.

3 “Changing Your Cholesterol Numbers ... with Food Choices” lecture, noon to 1 p.m., Dec. 16, The Summit, Kalispell. Fee $10. Call 751-4500 to pre-register.

3 Youth 12-18 invited to play Guitar Hero, 2:30-4 p.m. Dec. 16, Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Free. Refreshments. Call Martha Furman, 758-5713.

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin’ holiday open house, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 16, at Mountain West Bank. Refreshments served. Free and open to public. Call 862-3501.

3 Flathead BodyTalk practitioners a present a free public viewing of “The Living Matrix,” 6 p.m. Dec. 16, Whitefish Public Library. Call 406-730-2425.

3 Flathead Valley Community Band annual traditional holiday concert titled, “Christmas Keepsakes, from Mannheim to Bedford Falls,” 7 p.m. Dec. 16, Red Lion Hotel Ballroom, Kalispell. Free. Everyone welcome.

3 “Learn to Shop Healthy” supermarket tour, 9-11 a.m., Dec. 17, Rosauers, Kalispell. Cost $10. Limited to 10 people. Call The Summit at 751-4500 to register.

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 10:30 a.m., Dec. 17, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 257-1857.

3 Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Dec. 17, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 Judy Guralchuk, author of “A Life Preserver in a Sea of Debt,” gives a brown bag presentation on how to transition from overspending to financial stability, noon to 1 p.m., Dec. 17, Freedom Bank, 530 Ninth St. W., Columbia Falls. Free. Public invited. RSVP to Jerry Burley, 892-6625.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Dec. 17, Libby VFW.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 18, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Whitefish Figure Skating Club “Holiday Magic” ice show, 7 p.m. Dec. 19, Stumptown Ice Den. Guest skater Richard Dornbush. Tickets available at rink and Imagination Stations in Kalispell and Whitefish and are $20 for VIP chairs (on ice); bleachers, $12; standing, $5. (Children 7 and under, free.)

3 Eighth annual Northwest Montana Wedding and Event Expo, Feb. 20, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Three fashion shows, wedding apparel boutiques, vendor booths.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Dec. 21, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 22, Three Rivers Bank, Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 3 p.m., Dec. 23, U.S. Bank/Red Lion, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 24, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Green Tea House Christmas Eve Soup Kitchen holiday supper for families in need, 3-6 p.m. Dec. 24, 415 Second St., Whitefish. Call 862-5050.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Dec. 28, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Dec. 29, Eureka Baptist Church.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Dec. 30, Elks Club.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 31, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. every other Wednesday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Jan. 6 program  by Rose Nicholson on “Working Fitness into Your Busy Life.” Jan. 20 by Shaine Reece of Farmers Insurance on “MILK Program.” Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Jan. 13, Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Dr. Sylvia Owens presents a program on her 3,000 mile motorcycle journey in Peru. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 10:45 a.m., Jan. 21, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 257-1857.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. every other Wednesday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Feb. 3 program by the Rev. Darold Reiner on “Love Languages.” Feb. 17 program by Barbara Bledsoe on “Parenting with Dignity.” Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Feb. 10, Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Nick Fucci shows slides from his January trip to Costa Rica. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 10:45 a.m., Feb. 18, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 257-1857.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. every other Wednesday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. March 3 is a Home-based Business Fair. March 17 programs by Megan Brester on “Scrapbooking Ideas.” Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., March 10, Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Leah Levitt gives a presentation on her recent visit to Copper Canyon. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

3 Great Rockies Sport Show, 4-8 p.m. March 12; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 13; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Admission is good all weekend and costs $5, adults; $3, children 6-12; kids 5 and under, free. Friday night all kids 12 and under get in free.

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 10:45 a.m. March 18, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 257-1857.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. every other Wednesday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. April 7 is a baby-sitters thank you brunch. April 21 is Fellowship Day. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 10:45 a.m. April 29, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 257-1857.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) potluck brunch, 9:15-11:15 a.m. May 5, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 10:45 a.m. May 20, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 257-1857.

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 10:30 a.m. June 17, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 257-1857.