Daybook

Today

3 “Learn to Shop Healthy” supermarket tour, 9-11 a.m., 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., 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 257-1857.

3 Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., 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., 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., Libby VFW.

3 Polson Chamber of Commerce Splash social 5-7 p.m. Eagle Bank, 80 Heritage Lane, Polson. Gifts for Toys for Tots welcome. Open to public. Call 883-5969.

3 City of Kalispell and Montana Department of Transportation public meeting to discuss stormwater management program, 6 p.m. Kalispell Wastewater Treatment Plant conference room. Call 758-7720.

Friday

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

3 Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel. Speaker is Tana Rae, president of Kalispell Downtown Association. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Tom McElwain, 270-5764.

3 Creston School District board meets 1:45 p.m. at the school to discuss building options, Public welcome.

3 Boomers Singles Group dinner, Village Greens Community Center, 195 W. Nicklaus Ave., Kalispell. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m.; meeting 8 p.m. Reservations required. RSVP to Barb, 752-2272. All 40-plus singles welcome.

Saturday

3 Glacier Nordic Center season opener, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday, Whitefish Lake Golf Course. Free skiing and mini-ski clinics. Season passes on sale.

3 Hot Springs third annual Winter Solstice Celebration, starting at 1 p.m., Living Nativity, caroling, hay rides, live entertainment, luminarias, refreshments. All welcome.

3 Whitefish Figure Skating Club “Holiday Magic” ice show, 7 p.m., 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.)

Sunday

3 Glacier Nordic Center season opener, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Whitefish Lake Golf Course. Free skiing and mini-ski clinics. Season passes on sale.

Monday

3 West Valley School board meets at noon to discuss feasibility study, school library.

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

3 Conrad Mansion Christmas choral concert featuring Valley Voices and Epworth Methodist Church choirs, 5:30-7:15 p.m. Hot cider and sweets. Call 755-2166 for ticket information.

Tuesday

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

Wednesday

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

A Look Ahead

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 Rose Crossing Drive annual luminaria display, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 24, between Whitefish Stage and U.S. 2 East, Kalispell.

3 Evergreen Disposal will be closed on Christmas Day,  Dec. 25. Today’s residential routes will be run on Dec. 26.

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 Wellness Education Center’s Healthy Potluck Supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Dec. 29, 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Families welcome. Bring a healthy dish to share. Call the Wellness Center at 755-8423.

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 Evergreen Disposal will be closed on New Year’s Eve,  Dec. 31. Today’s residential routes will be run on Jan. 2.

3 Glacier Nordic Day 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 2, Glacier Outdoor Center, 12400, U.S. 2 E., West Glacier. Free use of trails, lessons, food. Discounted rentals; kids 10 and under ski for free. New snowshoe trail. Call 888-5454.

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 Kalispell Moose Lodge 1922, 2158 U.S. 2 East, Kalispell, breakfast 9-11 a.m. every Sunday (Jan 10). Open to public. Families welcome. Proceeds go to Moose charities and building fund. Call Myron, 892-4611; or Bill, 858-2304.

3 Kalispell Street Commission open house to discuss removal of 75-90 diseased  American Elm trees, Jan. 12, Parks and Recreation office. Call 758-7715.

3 Marion School board meets 6 p.m., Jan. 13, at the school.

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

2010  Career/Job Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 23, Joe McDonald Health and Wellness Center, Salish Kootenai College,  Pablo. Call Terri Cordier, 406-275-4824; Ellie McLeod, 406-275-4825; or Linda Posivio, 406-883-7884.

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.