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Today

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., High School Library.

Wednesday

3 H1N1 flu vaccination clinic, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for children’s second dose of students 24 and younger, Flathead City-County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call 751-8128.

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

3 Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church traditional sit-down Thanksgiving dinner, 7465 Montana 35. Bigfork. Seating w from 5 to 6 p.m. Live music. No charge. Everyone welcome. Call 837-0246.

Thursday

3 Samaritan House and Syke’s employees offer a free Thanksgiving dinner, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the former armory on Second Street on across from Peterson School, Kalispell.  Everyone welcome.   

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

3 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 Evergreen Disposal will be closed on Thanksgiving. Thursday routes will be run on Friday; and Friday routes on Saturday.

3 City of Kalispell Solid Waste Division will not be picking up the 90-gallon route rollout garbage containers today. Today’s route will be picked up on Friday, along with Friday’s regular route. Call 758-7720.

Friday

3 Artists and Craftsmen in the Flathead annual Christmas in the Valley show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Nov. 28; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 29, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell Ballroom. Free admission. Door prizes. 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., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Christmas City of the North parade, 7 p.m., downtown Kalispell. Line-up starts at 6 p.m. Santa arrives at Kalispell Center Mall, 8 p.m. Free gifts for kids, while supplies last. Photos available.

Saturday

3 Montana House Regional Gift Shop, Apgar Village, Glacier Park, has an open house, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for wildlife photographer Sumio Harada; and 2 p.m. for Carol Guthrie, author of “Glacier National Park: The First 100 Years. Free and open to public. Reservations recommended. Call 888-5393.

3 Benefit concert featuring Sarah Henderson Quilling, Jessica Kilroy and Kacey Holecek, 7 p.m., Lincoln County High School auditorium. Proceeds go to Shevet Achim, a nonprofit group that connects Israeli doctors who do life saving surgeries, for free, to Arab children.

  Thought

“Nobody has ever measured, even poets, how much a heart can hold.” n Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald, American writer (1900-1948).

3 Pray for Snow bonfire and party for 21 and older, 7:30 p.m. Bierstube, Whitefish Mountain Resort. Canyon Creek Rambler play 8:30 p.m. Free Snowbus rides between O’Shaughnessy Center and Bierstube.

Monday

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

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

A Look Ahead

3 Creston School board meets at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Public welcome.

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. Dec. 2, Whitefish Community Center, 121 Second St. Complimentary beverages and appetizers served.

3 U.S. Geological Survey ecologist Kate Kendall gives a presentation titled, “The Secret Life of Bears,” about the Northern Divide Grizzly Bear Project, 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Grouse Mountain Lodge, in the Glacier Room. Free.  Public invited. Call 892-3250.

3 Whitefish School District board Alternative Scheduling Committee meets at 7:15 a.m. Dec. 3, district board meeting room.

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 Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Citizen Advisory Committee meets 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3, FWP headquarters, 490 N. Meridian, Kalispell. Public invited. Call 752-5501.

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 Dental Day of Caring 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4, Dr. Tom Pittaway’s office at Plaza West Dental, 124 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Free dental care as needed.

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. Free admission. Call 755-5268.

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. Quilt raffle. Call Roxie Larson, 892-4087.

3 Tribal wildlife biologist Whisper Camel presents the film, “Division Street,” about wildlife crossing corridors around the country, including U.S. 93, 6:30 p.m., Dec. 4, at the Salish Kootenai College-Johnny Arlee/Victor Charlo Theatre. Free. Public welcome.

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 Christmas in the Air annual variety show, 7 p.m. Dec. 4, Christ Lutheran Church, 5150 River Lakes Pkwy, Whitefish. Admission $10 per person; $20 per family; or by donation. Proceeds benefit Shepherd’s Hand Clinic.

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, 294-1445.

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 Glacier Nordic Club annual potluck and auction Dec. 5, 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 Valley Voices annual Christmas concert, “Nutcracker Jingles,” 7 p.m. Dec. 5, Glacier High School.

3 Wasabi Sushi Bar benefit for Hugh Rogers Wag Park, beginning at 5 p.m., Dec. 7, 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. Dec. 7, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Kalispell Women’s Connection “Yuletide Tea” buffet lunch, 11:30 a.m., Dec. 8, 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, 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 Whitefish Christmas Stroll, 5:45-9 p.m. Dec. 11. 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,” Dec. 11-13,  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 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.

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

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.