Daybook

Friday

• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• 19th annual Trego Christmas bazaar, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Saturday, Trego Civic Center. Call 882-4779.

• AARP Driver Safety class, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Final free class for all veterans, their wives and independents. Call 862-4923.

• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Gib Bissell of Kalispell Tourism Business Improvement District will talk about the status of Kalispell City Airport. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.

• Fourth annual Community Christmas celebration, 1-9 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1380 Whitefish Stage, Kalispell. Display of Nativity sets from around the world. Live entertainment. Free. Public invited.

• Home Options Hospice 23rd annual Tree of Lights ceremony, 6 p.m., Buffalo Hill Conference Center, KRMC. Reading of names, music, PowerPoint presentation of photographs. Refreshments. Complimentary valet parking. Public invited. Call 751-4167.

Saturday

• Trinity Lutheran School Christmas extravaganza, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., corner of Fifth Avenue West and West California Street, Kalispell. Local vendors and crafters, concessions, photos with Santa. Admission is $2 or nonperishable food donation to food bank.

• Edgewood Homemakers Group Christmas craft bazaar and vintage market, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Birch Grove Community Center, 594 Birch Grove Road, off U.S. 2 East. Handmade gifts, coffee and cookies.

• St. Peter Lutheran Church Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 201 Wisconsin Ave., Whitefish. Crafts, food, Christmas items. Funds donated to world relief.

• 16th annual West Shore Holidayfest, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lakeside School gym. Handcrafted gifts, Santa photos, kids market, Festival of Flavors. Silent auction. Live auction starts at 1 p.m.

• 4-H Christmas bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eastside Grange, Creston. Handcrafted gifts, baked goods, catalog shopping. Family photos available. Face painting. Chili/Navajo taco lunch.

• Bazaar to benefit three nonprofit endeavors, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Scott Sorensen home, 285 Glenwood Road in Whitefish. Proceeds will be split among the Whitefish Community Library, Hurricane Sandy victims and Zambia medical mission.

• Fifth annual Elks Christmas craft show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, 1820 U.S. 93. S., Kalispell. Jewelry, baked goods, ornaments. Chili and cornbread lunch. Door prizes. Kids table. Free admission. Call Darcy, 752-4460.

• 19th annual Trego Christmas bazaar, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Trego Civic Center. Call 882-4779.

• Charity bazaar, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 285 Glenwood Road, Whitefish. Pendleton wool for adults and children, bedding collections, Christmas decor, jewelry and more. Proceeds go to Whitefish Community Library, Hurricane Sandy victims and medical mission in Zambia, Africa.

• “The Savior of the World” event, 2-8 p.m. today and Sunday, Polson Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1104 Fourth Ave. E. More than 200 Nativity sets from around the world on display. Musical performances. Free family portraits available. Free admission. Call Nancy, 890-4595.

• Glacier Nordic Club annual potluck and auction, 6 p.m., Rocky Mountain Lodge, 6510 U.S. 93, S., Whitefish. Silent auction. Bring a potluck appetizer, entree or dessert. Annual meeting at 4 p.m.

Sunday

• Fifth annual Elks Christmas craft show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1820 U.S. 93. S., Kalispell. Jewelry, baked goods, ornaments. Chili and cornbread lunch. Door prizes. Kids table. Free admission. Call Darcy, 752-4460.

• “The Savior of the World” event, 2-8 p.m., Polson Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1104 Fourth Ave. E. More than 200 Nativity sets from around the world on display. Musical performances. Free family portraits available. Free admission. Call Nancy, 890-4595.

Monday

• Glacier Stamp Club Christmas Party, 6:30 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell, downstairs meeting room. Guests welcome. Call 752-3610.

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

• Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 3 p.m., landfill office.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

Tuesday

• Creston School board meets at 7:30 a.m. Public welcome.

• 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.

• Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m. Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

• Medal of Honor award ceremony for 9-year-old K.C. Nouque whose 9-1-1 call helped save his mother’s life, 4 p.m., Flathead Emergency Communications Center, 625 Timberwolf Pkwy., Kalispell.

• Kalispell Chamber of Commerce annual members’ holiday party, 5-6:30 p.m., Depot Park, Kalispell. Split the pot raffle. Catering by Vista Linda. Wine and beer tasting.

• Internationally acclaimed photographer Tom Ulrich’s annual wildlife slideshow, 7 p.m., Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish; and 7 p.m. Dec. 4, Museum at Central School, Kalispell. Admission $5. Benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flathead County. Free admission for BBBS participants.

Wednesday

• Flathead County Library System board meets at 9:30 a.m., Bigfork Library, 525 Electric Ave. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.

• Flathead County Republican Women Extravaganza, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Amateur and professional categories. Admission $20 includes buffet luncheon, desserts, raffles. Call Toot Sward, 837-7283; or Lois Lauman, 857-3512.

• Kalispell Municipal Court Food for Fines, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and Dec. 6. Defendants with existing fines can reduce amount owed to court by donating cans of food.

• Fundraiser for Julie Berry who is fighting cancer, 4-7 p.m., Big Sky Bistro, 325 Main St., Polson. Singing Sons of Beacher provide entertainment. Raffle for stay at KwaTuqNuk Resort and other gifts and services. Call Valerie Lindstrom, 883-4160.

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Support Group meets 7 p.m., Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 854-2323.

Thursday

• Kalispell Municipal Court Food for Fines, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Defendants with existing fines can reduce amount owed to court by donating cans of food.

• Christmas Store at the Klothes Kloset, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds donated to Energy Share. Unsold items will be donated to Montana Veterans Home Christmas Store.

• Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m., Flathead County Health Department.

• Flathead High School Choral-Aires perform seasonal music, 12:40-1:15 p.m. First Presbyterian Church. Public invited. Call 257-1932.

• Information session on FVCC’s Running Start program for high school juniors and seniors, 6 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, large community room. Public invited. Call Elizabeth Romain, 756-3847.

• FVCC student art show and open house, 6-9 p.m., Student Art Gallery, Arts and Technology Building. Demonstrations. Refreshments. Public invited. Call John Rawlings, 756-3896.

A look ahead

• Red Cross blood drives Dec. 7: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Forest Service; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• North Valley Senior Center Night of Lights craft and baked goods sale, noon to 8 p.m., Dec. 7, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Call Roxy, 892-4087.

• Whitefish Christmas Stroll, 4-9 p.m. Dec. 7, downtown Whitefish. North Valley Music School recital, 5 p.m., Alpine Bell Ringers concert, 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church; tree lighting ceremony 6 p.m., Depot Park. Santa arrives 6:20 p.m. Entertainment during evening on Main Stage.

• Kalispell Art Walk 5-9 p.m. Dec. 7, downtown. Stores and galleries will be open offering refreshments. Free admission to Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell.

• Rotary Club of Columbia Falls’ fifth annual Brunch with Santa, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Dec. 8, Timber Creek Village, Meadow Lake Drive, Columbia Falls. Catered food, free photos with Santa, entertainment, silent auction. Tickets $10 adults; kids 12 and under, free.

• Museum at Central School’s Bell Gift Shop annual sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 8, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Local author Gail Jokerst signs her new cookbook, “The Hungry Bear Kitchen.” Free admission to museum. Call 756-8381.

• Evergreen PTO holiday bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 8, Evergreen Junior High School small gym. Home-based businesses, handmade products, baked goods. Raffles.

• Sixth annual Calling All Angels Gala, Dec. 8, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. For tickets, call Shannon Lund, 406-899-2769. Fundraiser for Intermountain therapeutic care for children nonprofit organization.

• Bethany Lutheran Church Choir performs Choplin’s cantata, “Heaven’s Child,” 9:30 a.m. Dec. 9, at the church, 8559 Montana 35, at intersection with Montana 209. Free. Public invited.

• Flathead County Animal Advisory Committee meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Dec. 10, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. Dec. 10, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• Third annual Montana C.O.P.S Project Blue Light tree lighting ceremony to honor public safety officers who had died in line of duty, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Flathead County Justice Center, Kalispell. Public invited. Bring a blue ornament to honor your hero.

• Sixth Spirit of Christmas concert, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10, featuring Sandee Sauer and Penni Chisholm, Glacier High School, with performances by other special guests. Tickets $12 and a food donation for food bank. Tickets at Glacier Banks, The Toggery, Freedom Bank, Colter Coffee, Laurie’s Deli. All proceeds benefit CASA for Kids.

• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Dec. 10, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

• Flathead Audubon meets 7 p.m. Dec. 10, United Way conference room, U.S. 2 West, Kalispell. Dan Casey will discuss upcoming Christmas bird counts. Everyone welcome.

• Kalispell Women’s Connection Christmas tea, 11:30 a.m., Dec. 11, meeting room of church across from Russell School, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. David Graham plays classical guitar. Speaker is Arden Holmes of Kimberly, British Columbia. Cost $8 per person. Call Jan, 212-3763, or Rosainne, 257-8098 for lunch and free child care reservations. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

• Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce annual Christmas luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 11, North Valley Hospital Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. No reservations required. Lunch available for $10. Call Carol Pike, 892-2072.

• Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m., Dec. 11, school library.

• Fulbright scholar-in-residence Karl Leonard presents the third in a three-part series on New Zealand’s Maori people, 6 p.m. Dec. 11, room 144, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Open to public. Call 756-3945.

• Mission Mountain Audubon meets 7 p.m. Dec. 11, Polson City Library meeting room. Allen Bone and Janene Lichtenberg will discuss “Skulls, Furs, Feathers and Feet: Fact and Misconceptions.” Free. All welcome.

• Evergreen School board meets 6:30 p.m., Dec. 12, administration boardroom.

• Senior Tour and Tea, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 13, Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Free admission for senior citizens. Coffee, tea and cookies served 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Docent-guided gallery tour at 10:30 a.m. Call 755-5268.

• Reception in honor of retiring Glacier National Park Superintendent Chas Cartwright, 3:30-6 p.m. Dec. 13, Glacier Community Building, West Glacier. Formal presentations at 4 p.m. Refreshments. Public invited. Call Connie Stahr, 888-7901.

• Teen social for grades 6-12, 4-5:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Food, Wii gaming. Crafts is “blinged out hot chocolate spoons.” Free.

• Evergreen Chamber of Commerce holiday banquet, Dec. 13, Jagz Restaurant, U.S. 2 East, Kalispell. Cash bar 5-6 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m. Silent auction. Entertainment by Glacier Symphony String Quartet. Cost $60 per couple, or $35 per person. Reservations required. RSVP to 885-1212.

• Civil Air Patrol Flathead Composite Squadron will be laying 600 memorial wreaths at 1 p.m., Dec. 14, at both C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery and Glacier Memorial Gardens, Kalispell. Public invited to help. Call Dale Rodwick, 756-3773.

• “Sugar, Spice, Glitter on Ice” ice skating show with special guest 2011 U.S. champion Ryan Bradley, 7 p.m. Dec. 14, Stumptown Ice Den, Whitefish. Tickets $20, VIP chairs on ice; $15 bleachers; $8 standing, available at Imagination Station and Stumptown Ice Den.

• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 15, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

• Christmas with Santa, 9 a.m. to noon, Dec. 15, Whitefish Moose Lodge, 230 W. 10th St., Kalispell. Kids 10 and younger eat free.

• Wreaths Across America ceremony, 10 a.m. Dec. 15, Veterans Memorial, Depot Park, Kalispell, led by Civil Air Patrol Flathead Composite Squadron. Public invited.

• Valley Voices Community Choir Christmas concert, “Winterlight,” 7 p.m. Dec. 15, Flathead High School auditorium. Both sacred and secular choral selections performed. Christ Church Episcopal’s hand-bell choir are special guests.

• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 18, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3630.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 8:30 a.m., Dec. 20, conference room, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Dec. 26, Professional Office Building, 711 13th St. E., Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council and Management board meet 10:30 a.m., Jan. 17, conference room, Linderman School, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• IHOP offers free pancakes Feb. 5, 2425 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10:30 a.m., Feb. 21, conference room, Linderman School, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

 • Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10:30 a.m., March 21, conference room, Linderman School, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council and Management board meet 10:30 a.m., April 18, conference room, Linderman School, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10:30 a.m., May 16, conference room, Linderman School, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 8:30 a.m., June 13, conference room, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.