Daybook
Today
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 (former 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 Callihan, 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. Benefits 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., WHSl 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 Talbot 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 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 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 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 Concert fundraiser for 2-year-old Madi Mai’s medical expenses, 4 p.m. dist. Ink’d Tattooing, 2458, U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. $3 cover charge; all-you-can-eat chili for $1. Half of cost of tattoo sales donated. Call Kayla at 755-4737.
3 Contra Dance, 7-10:30 p.m. Salvation Army, 110 Bountiful Dr., Kalispell. . 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 Silent auction fundraiser for medical expenses for 2-year-old Madi Mai, 1 p.m., Bohemian Grange Hall, behind Coffee Traders, U.S. 93, Whitefish.
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 Mosquito Control District board meets 8:30-10 a.m., Earl Bennett Building, second floor conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
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 Culture Club Dancer and Drum Group from Browning perform 2-3 p.m. Smith Valley School. Public invited.
3 Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.
3 West Glacier Elementary School board meets 7 p.m.
3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets 7 p.m. in the library.
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 Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 5 p.m. at the landfill office.
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.
3 Whitefish School District board meets at 7 p.m., Whitefish High School Library.
Wednesday
3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
A Look Ahead
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 Columbia Falls United Methodist Church annual Joy of Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 4, 117 Second St. W., Columbia Falls. Pasties, cookie trays, gifts in a jar and more. Fair trade coffee and hot cocoa.
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 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 and parade 6:30 p.m. Visit Santa after parade at Discovery Square. Holiday Village Marantette Park, through Jan. 1.
3 Brunch with Santa and crafts fair, 9 a.m. to noon, Dec. 5, Discovery Square, Columbia Falls. Silent auction for Boys and Girls Club. Call Ron, 862-8185.
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 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership Christmas luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to noon, Dec. 8, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. No reservations required. Lunch available for $10. Call Carol Pike, 892-2072.
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 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 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.