Daybook

Today

3 Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.

3 Somers School District board Policy Committee meets 8 a.m., Somers Middle School.

3 Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m., North Valley Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Theme is “Flashback to the ‘50s.” Speaker is Nova Lee Huchins. Donations requested of hats, gloves, scarves and socks for local school children. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

3 Artist to Artist Brown Bag lecture series presents musician Andre Floyd on, “The Business of Music,” noon to 1 p.m., FVCC Arts and Technology Building, Room 251. Free. Everyone welcome.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Flathead Electric Co-op.

3 H1N1 flu vaccination clinic for eligible children’s second dose, 3-7 p.m., Mountain Mall, Whitefish. Call Flu Hotline, 751-8188.

3 Youth 12-18 invited to play Guitar Hero, 3-4:30 p.m. Discovery Square, Columbia Falls. Snacks provided. Call Teen Services Librarian Martha Furman, 758-5713 or Columbia Falls Library, 892-5919.

3 Lake County Democrats meet at Polson Library conference room. Social time 6 p.m.; presentation 6:30 p.m. Panel of experts and activists discuss “Environmental Crisis and Climate Change.”

3 Wild game night, Somers Bay Cafe. Four-course dinner includes duck, antelope chorizo, elk penne pasta and huckleberry bread pudding. Cost $45.  Proceeds to youth scholarships for Glacier Institute. For reservations, call 755-1211.

3 Annual Kalispell Montessori harvest dinner and auction, 6 p.m., Gardner Auction, 200 United Drive, off U.S. 93, Kalispell. Free food and beverages. Live music.

3 Global economist and journalist Michael Shaw, president of Freedom Advocates, talks about changing international financial policies and local impact. Doors open at 6 p.m.; program starts at 6:45 p.m., at Glacier High School Performance Hall. Sponsored by Freedom Action Rallies, Inc. Call 755-3141 or 837-6929.

3 Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets 7 p.m. at Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Enter through northwest door. Entomologist Steve Kohler will present a program on “Butterflies of Montana. Free. Public welcome. Call Betty at 892-0129.

3 City of Kalispell Impact Advisory Committee meets 7 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Open to public.

3 Banff Mountain Film Festival 7 p.m., Flathead High School, Kalispell. Tickets $12, available at Rocky Mountain Outfitters and Sportsman and Ski Haus, Kalispell; Runner Up Sports, The White Room and Sportsman and Ski Haus, Whitefish.

Thursday

3 Flathead County/Kalispell Pre-release Committee meets 7 am., Probation and Parole office, 574 Sunset Blvd., Kalispell.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bigfork Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 837-4157.

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 10:45 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 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., The Wave, Whitefish.

3 H1N1 flu vaccination clinic for eligible children’s second dose, 3-7 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, Bigfork. Call Flu Hotline, 751-8188.

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin’ 5-7 p.m. at The Carpet Studio, 6334 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Refreshments served. Free and open to public. Call 862-3501.

3 Helena Flats School tailgate party, 5-7 p.m. Chili cook-off, hot dogs, potluck. Compete in games to support favorite team. Proceeds go to recess and gym equipment.

3 Ashley Lake Land Use Advisory Committee meets 6 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Open to public.

3 Registered dietitian Carrie Archibald gives holiday eating tips for those with diabetes, 6:30 p.m., North Valley Hospital Valley Cafe. Refreshments. Call 863-3632.

3 Panel presentation and discussion on “Energy, the Economy and Jobs ... Planning for the Future,” 7 p.m., Arts and Technology building, room 139, FVCC. Free. Public invited.

3 Local premiere of documentary film, “Lords of Nature: Life in a Land of Great Predators,” 7 p.m. Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Discussion will follow. Free. Everyone welcome.

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

3 Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meets at 7 p.m. at the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome.

3 Whitefish High School and Middle School fall jazz and percussion concert, 7:30 p.m., Middle School auditorium. Free. Refreshments served.

Friday

3 Central Christian Church half-price rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. corner of Second Avenue East and Third Street, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drives today: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., New West Health Services, Gateway Community Center (formerly Gateway West Mall).

3 Northwest Retired Educators Association meets at noon, for a turkey dinner at Vista Linda Restaurant, Somers. Former Police Chief Frank Garner is guest speaker. All retired school personnel welcome. RSVP to Karen Richardson, 857-3381; or Judi Stewart, 752-2955.

3 Seventh annual craft show, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Hours 4-8 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Call Leslie Knuth, 261-4560.

3 Glacier Knights food drive noon to 4 p.m. today and Saturday, Wal-Mart. All food will be donated to Flathead Food Bank. Call Matthew Callilhan, 471-0776.

3 Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel. Speaker is Will Deschamps, state chairman of Montana Republican Party. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Tom McElwain, 270-5764.

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.

3 Big Arm Association potluck 6 p.m., Fire Hall. Flathead Valleyaires sing at 7 p.m. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. Pulled pork provided

3 Screening of Warren’ Miller’s “Dynasty,” 7 p.m. today and Saturday, O’Shaughnessy Center, Kalispell. Students $10; adults, $15. Tickets at Sportsman and Ski Haus, Kalispell and Whitefish, The White Room, Tamarack Ski and Patio  and at box office; or call 862-6516. Door prizes, raffles, refreshment. Fundraiser for Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation.

3 Whitefish High School Young Democrats host a presentation by Montana students about their experience living with the Zapatistas in southeast Mexico titled, “Rebel for Dignity,” 7 p.m., Whitefish High School gym.

Saturday

3 Park Side Credit Union sponsors a trail work day 8 a.m. to noon, Kreck Riverwalk Trail, Columbia Falls. Meet at Historic Red Bridge, just east of corner of Talbott Road and Fourth Ave. W. Bring shovels, rakes and gardening tools. Call 892-1363.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

3 Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., annual fall bazaar, cookie walk Nov. 21, 640 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls. Soup and pie luncheon served all day.

3 H1N1 flu vaccination clinic for eligible children’s second dose, 9 a.m. to noon, Flathead City-County Health Department. Call Flu Hotline, 751-8188.

3 Seventh annual craft show, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Call Leslie Knuth, 261-4560.

 3 Indoor winter gift and craft market, 10 a.m. to  4 p.m., Whitefish Mountain Mall. Call Charlotte, 862-6255.

3 Animal food drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Sunday for Northwest Montana Humane Society and Flathead Food Bank. Drop off locations at CHS Country Store, 150 First Ave. WN (Saturday only); Cenex, 120 W. Idaho (Sunday only); and Murdoch’s, U.S. 93 South (both days). Call Julie Reid, 755-1287.

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 Glacier Knights food drive noon to 4 p.m., Wal-Mart. All food will be donated to Flathead Food Bank. Call Matthew Callilhan, 471-0776.

3 Author Ronald Clem signs his book, “Sins of the Father,” 2-4 p.m., Borders, U.S. 93 N., Kalispell.

3 Kalispell Elks Lodge No. 725 annual all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner, 4-7 p.m. 1820 U.S. 93 S. All proceeds support Elks Veterans Service Programs. Adults, $8; children 6-12, $4; under 6, free. All welcome.

3 Contra Dance, 7-10:30 p.m. Salvation Army, 110 Bountiful Dr., Kalispell. Music by Sassafras Stomp of Helena. Intermediate dances; no partners needed. $7 teens and adults; $15 for families. Children and non-dancers admitted free. Call Joe, 752-7469; or Sherry, 752-8226.

Sunday

3 Animal food drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today for Northwest Montana Humane Society and Flathead Food Bank. Drop off locations at Cenex, 120 W. Idaho, and Murdoch’s, U.S. 93 South. Call Julie Reid, 755-1287.

3 Seventh annual craft show, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Free admission. Call Leslie Knuth, 261-4560.

3 Flathead Valley Multi-Faith Projects vegetarian potluck Thanksgiving dinner, 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 540 S. Main St., Kalispell. Bring a dish to share’ and donate food or cash for Flathead Valley Food Bank  to any Town Pump. Call 863-2333.

Monday

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3630.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.

3 Flathead County Democratic Women meet 11:45 a.m., Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Nurse Allison Meilicke presents a program on breast health. No reservations required. All welcome.

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

3 Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

Tuesday

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Polson Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

3 Lakeside-Somers Chamber of Commerce meets at noon at Vista Linda. Reservations required. Cost $10.

3 Thanksgiving Cornucopia indoor farm and bakery market, 3-6 p.m., Montana Coffee Traders, 110 Central Ave., Whitefish. Local and organic produce for sale. Call Barb Brant, 249-3484; or Terri Feury, 871-6791.

3 Museum at Central School Historic Film Club presents “The Philadelphia Story, 7 p.m., 124 Second Ave. E, Kalispell. Free. Donations accepted. Bring portable chairs, pillows, blankets. Call 756-8381.

3 Lakeside Community Council meets 7 p.m., Lakeside Sewer District office, 253 Bierney Creek Road. Open to public.

A Look Ahead

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 25, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Samaritan House and Syke’s employees offer a free Thanksgiving dinner, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 26, at the former armory on Second Street on across from Peterson School, Kalispell. Volunteers, donations, pumpkin pies needed. Call Naomi Davidson, 752-7337.   

3 Ronan annual community Thanksgiving dinner, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 26, Ronan Community Center, 300 Third Ave. NW. Entertainment 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Free. All welcome.  Volunteers needed. Call 406-676-8300.

Polson community Thanksgiving dinner, 11 a.m. to  2 p.m. Polson Senior Citizens Center, 504 Third Ave. E. Live music. Free; donations accepted. Requests a ride by calling Dave, 883-4735. For information, call 883-8256.

3 Artists and Craftsmen in the Flathead annual Christmas in the Valley show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 27-28; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 29, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell Ballroom. Raffle for Bud Wilson oil painting with proceeds to Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 27, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Nov. 30, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Lakeside Neighborhood Plan Committee meets 6:30-8:30 p.m., Nov. 30, Lakeside Library. Draft revised plan to be discussed. Public welcome. Call Debbie Spaulding, 844-2479.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. every other Wednesday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Dec. 2 program by DC Haas on “Fire Safety and Injury Prevention. Dec. 16 program by Heidi Degal on Christmas craft gift stations. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 25th annual Chocolate Extravaganza, 11:30 a.m. Dec. 2,  Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Tickets $18, includes buffet luncheon. Call Pamala Kasperson, 837-4428 or Cindy Friedman, 257-8960.

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce invites the public to a “Hail and Farewell” reception for outgoing executive director Sheila Bowen, and new director Kevin Gartland, 4-6:30 p.m. Whitefish Community Center, 121 Second St. Complimentary beverages and appetizers served.

3 Glacier Nordic Ski Club open house 3:30-6 p.m. Dec. 3, Camas Day School, 534 Pine, across from Whitefish High School. Register for ski classes, fit and rent gear; purchase memberships. Call Marie Shaw, 862-1299.

3 Christmas Gift Fair, noon to 9 p.m. Dec. 4; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 5, Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Local artists and handmade antique Christmas ornaments featured. Refreshments served. Call 755-5268. Free admission.

3 Night of Lights craft show and baked goods sale, noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 4, North Valley Senior Citizens Center, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Soup supper available 4-8 p.m. Call Roxie Larson, 892-4087.

3 Columbia Falls United Methodist Church annual Joy of Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 5, 117 Second St. W., Columbia Falls. Pasties, cookie trays, gifts in a jar and more. Fair trade coffee and hot cocoa.

3 Nurturing Extravaganza, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Dec. 5, 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 Columbia Falls Night of Lights, Dec. 4. Crafts fair at Discovery Square, 5 p.m. Soup supper, Senior Citizens Center, noon to 8 p.m. Lighting of Christmas tree 6:30 p.m. north of Discovery Square. Parade.

3 13th annual West Shore Holidayfest, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5, 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 Valley Voices annual Christmas concert, “Nutcracker Jingles,” 7 p.m. Dec. 5, Glacier High School.

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

3 Parkinson’s disease support group meets 5-6:30 p.m., Dec. 9, The Summit, Kalispell. Inga Myers will facilitate a discussion on “Sharing Hope and Experiences.” Call Myers, 756-5514.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Dec. 9, 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 Reception for publication of “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.

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

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.