Daybook
Thursday, Nov. 14
• AARP Driver Safety class, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Lincoln County High School, Eureka. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members). Call (406) 827-4735.
• Senior Tour and Tea, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., 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.
• International Gift Festival, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 16, Mountain View Mennonite Church, 795 Mennonite Church Road, Creston. Fair trade art and crafts. Village Cafe serves international soups.
• Flathead Nonprofit Development Partnership hosts a free brown bag workshop “Overcoming the Fear of Fundraising, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. RSVP to 756-3618.
• Flathead Job Service sponsors a meeting for veterans and their families concerning the Affordable Care Act, 1 and 6:30 p.m., Gateway Community Center conference room, 1203 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Call Bill Gilbert, 758-6240.
• 12th annual Members Salon opening reception, 5-7 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free admission. Public invited.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1-6:15 p.m., Marion Fire Department.
• Flathead Valley Genealogical Society meets at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1380 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Business meeting 6:30 p.m. Move about Kalispell history begins at 7 p.m. Free. Open to public. Call Lynne Bradley, 756-9245.
• Local Institute of Noetic Sciences community group meets 7 p.m., Bohemian Grange, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish. Dr. Julie Schleusner and Christy Masters discuss “Make A Real and Lasting Difference in Our Lives.” All welcome. Donations appreciated. Call 862-1035 or 862-7711.
Friday
• Immanuel Lutheran Communities annual holiday bazaar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Skilled Care Center, 185 Crestline Ave., Kalispell. Crafts, jewelry, books, gifts. Homemade Scandinavian lefse, caramel rolls, coffee. Call 752-9622.
• International Gift Festival, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 16, Mountain View Mennonite Church, 795 Mennonite Church Road, Creston. Fair trade art and crafts. Village Cafe serves international soups.
• Whitefish Soroptimists “Wear It Again” jewelry sale, noon to 5 p.m. today and Nov. 16, Whitefish Community Library. More than 1,000 pieces, from sterling silver to vintage and beads. Children’s grab bags. Door prizes. Donations accepted at the Thrift Haus, 303 First St. noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Inn, Kalispell. USMC Maj. Tom Sward talks about U.S.-North Korea relationship. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Harry Hyatt, 837-1055.
• Bargains in The Gym indoor sale, 1-5 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 16, 305 E. Evergreen Dr. Full concessions. Breakfast available.
• Friday Night for Literacy, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Reecia’s Salon, 110 Lupfer Ave., Whitefish. Spa treatments, makeup and hair tips, aroma therapy, raffle, information on Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County. Call 257-7323 to reserve a spot.
• Amber’s Hope spa days, 6-9 p.m. today; noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Bohemian Grange Hall, U.S. 93 South, Whitefish, behind Coffee Traders. Healthy spa treatments and guest speakers. Admission by cash donation, warm clothes, toiletries. Proceeds go toward new home for homeless high school boys. Call Maureen Little Dog, 253-9784; or Kate Gelinas, 260-5567.
• Youth with a Mission Lakeside Dance Department experimental music and dance performance, “Edison Effect,” 7 p.m. today and Nov. 16, YWAM Student Center, 501 Blacktail Road, Lakeside. Free. Donations welcome. Call 844-2669.
Saturday
• Marion Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary arts and crafts bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Marion Community Center, 180 Gopher Lane. Chili lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $3 a bowl.
• Teakettle Quilt Guild Harvest quilt and craft sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Knit and crochet items, woodwork and more. Lunch served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• International Gift Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mountain View Mennonite Church, 795 Mennonite Church Road, Creston. Fair trade art and crafts. Village Cafe serves international soups.
• Whitefish Soroptimists “Wear It Again” jewelry sale, noon to 5 p.m., Whitefish Community Library. More than 1,000 pieces, from sterling silver to vintage and beads. Children’s grab bags. Door prizes. Donations accepted at the Thrift Haus, 303 First St. noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
• Youth with a Mission Lakeside Dance Department experimental music and dance performance, “Edison Effect,” 7 p.m., YWAM Student Center, 501 Blacktail Road, Lakeside. Free. Donations welcome. Call 844-2669.
Sunday
• Annual Frosty dinner fundraiser, 4-6 p.m., Lakeside Elementary gym. Spaghetti with marinara, clam or vegetarian sauce, garlic toast, salad, coffee, soft drinks, dessert. Live auction, raffle baskets. Proceeds benefit beautification projects in Lakeside and Somers. Call Lois or Dale Lauman, 857-3512.
Monday
• AARP Driver Safety class, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Libby Christian Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members). Call (406) 283-7000.
• Flathead City-County Health Department counselors offer help with Obamacare, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., main Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call 758-2165.
• Flathead City-County Animal Advisory Committee meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1-5:30 p.m., Kalispell Elks Lodge.
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m., Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Kaye Hollingsworth, 752-9612, ext. 208.
• Flathead Convention and Visitor Bureau meets at 3 p.m., Summit Preparatory School, Danielson Road, off U.S. 2 West, Kalispell. Call Carol Beck Edgar, 837-2061.
• Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets 5 p.m.
• Zen priest Jerry Smyers offers a free Introduction to Zen Meditation class, 7 p.m., Yoga Heart Studio, 314 Main St., Polson. All welcome. Call 847-721-0665.
Tuesday
• Randy Winter, service officer for Montana Veterans Affairs Division, will be available to veterans and their dependents, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and Nov. 20, Montana Veterans Home, Columbia Falls.
• Flathead County Library System board annual retreat, 9 a.m., Flathead Building Association, 309 Main St., Kalispell. Study session with partnership organizations at 3 p.m. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Eureka High School.
• Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet lunch, 11:30 a.m., meeting room of church across from Russell School, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Ruth Pomeroy talks about scam artists. Speaker is Dian Norby. Cost $8 per person. Call Jan, 212-3763, or Rosainne, 257-8098 for lunch and free child care reservations. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
• Memory screenings, 2-6 p.m., Prestige Assisted Living, 125 Glenwood Drive, Kalispell. Free. Call Jennifer, 212-0620 or 752-5821.
• Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board special meeting and work session, 6 p.m., Edgerton Elementary School, 1400 Whitefish Stage.
• Flathead Valley Home Brewers Association meets 6:30-8:30 p.m., Glacier Sun Winery, U.S. 2 East, next to Apple Barrel. Theme is “ Beer with Ingredients Grown in Montana.” Cost is $5 per person and a growler of home brew or six pack of microbrew to share. RSVP to karen@mtbrassandbullets.com
• Evergreen Chamber special community meeting on interim zoning overlay on U.S. 2 and Montana 35 business corridors, 6 p.m., Northwest Montana Association of Realtors conference room, 110 Cooperative Way. Keynote speaker is B.J. Grieve from Flathead County Planning and Zoning.
• Flathead Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited meets 7 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Darwon Stoneman, Glacier Raft Company co-owner, talks about fishing the Flathead River. Public welcome.
• Affordable Care Act presentation, 7 p.m., Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Two representatives from Office of Commissioner of Securities will present and answer questions. Free. Public invited. Call Joan Vetter Ehrenberg, 270-4184.
• Best of TED Festival 7 p.m. today through Nov. 21, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Local panelists facilitate discussion of films on technology, entertainment and design. Free. Public invited. Call Jill Seigmund, 756-3834.
• Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., school library.
• Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 7 p.m. school library. Public welcome.
Wednesday
• Randy Winter, service officer for Montana Veterans Affairs Division, will be available to veterans and their dependents, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Montana Veterans Home, Columbia Falls.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Libby High School.
• Lake County Democrats meet at North Lake County Library. Social hour, 6:30 p.m.; program, 7 p.m. Elizabeth Marum of Montana Organizing Project discusses “The Truth Behind the Attack on Social Security.”
• Best of TED Festival 7 p.m. today and Nov. 21, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Local panelists facilitate discussion of films on technology, entertainment and design. Free. Public invited. Call Jill Seigmund, 756-3834.
• Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets at 7 p.m., North Valley Hospital Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Business meeting, 5:30 p.m.; Terry Divoky and Rebecca Lawrence give a workshop titled, “Growing Native Plants from Seed,” 7 p.m. Free. Public welcome. Call Betty Kuropat, 892-0129 or Jen Hintz, 270-7028.
A look ahead
• Kalispell Public Schools Policy and Communications Committee meets 8:30 a.m. Nov. 21, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Kalispell Little Explorers program tours Kalispell Fire Department Station 62, Kalispell, 10-11 a.m. Nov. 21. For ages 2-6; must be accompanied by adults. $7 for nonresidents, $5 for city residents. Call 758-7975.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 21, The Wave, Whitefish. Sponsored by Whitefish Rotary.
• Friends of the Library meet at noon Nov. 21, Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. All interested welcome.
• Free community lecture by members of Open Sky Sangha on meditation techniques for relaxation, focus and concentration, 3 p.m. Nov. 21, room 144, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Public invited. Call Mick Stemborski, 756-3945.
• Teen social for grades 6-12, 4-5:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Food, Wii gaming. Craft theme is Sharpie mugs. Free.
• Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m. Nov. 21, Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish or pay $3. Call 257-1598.
• Friendship Force of the Flathead Valley meets Nov. 21, Vista Linda, Somers. Social hour 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m. All interested in travel and meeting people from other countries invited. For reservations, call Lavonne Larson, 756-7082.
• Evergreen Chamber of Commerce Energizer, 5-6:30 p.m., Nov. 21, Barn Door Event Rentals, 2124 U.S. 2 E. Food, beverages, door prizes. Call 885-1212.
• Four international students will share their stories in conjunction with International Education Week, 5 p.m. Nov. 21, Whitefish Community Library. Call 862-3430.
• Canyon Elementary Building Use Committee meets 6 p.m. Nov. 21, Canyon Elementary School.
• Glacial Forum presents Bill Whitsitt, former executive vice president for public affairs at Devon Energy Corp., Oklahoma City, on “The Shale Energy Revolution,” 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Sykes’ Diner, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Sponsored by Stand Up America. Donations accepted.
• Maj. Steve Svenson from the Salvation Army talks about how the organization helps when disasters strike, 7 p.m. Nov. 21, Bigfork Elementary School cafeteria. Public invited; www.bigforkemergencyinfo.org
• Best of TED Festival 7 p.m. Nov. 21, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Local panelists facilitate discussion of films on technology, entertainment and design. Free. Public invited. Call Jill Seigmund, 756-3834.
• Windham Hill guitarist Chris Proctor in concert, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Ronan Performing Arts Center, Ronan Middle School. Advance tickets $12 at Hanson & Granley True Value Polson, Shannon Nunlist Physical Therapy or The Terrace Flowers and Gifts, Ronan; $14 at door. Fundraiser for Lake County Youth Home.
• Indoor holiday craft bazaar and farmers flea market, 4-8 p.m. Nov. 22; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 23, Bethany Lutheran Church, Bigfork. Vendors wanted. Proceeds of booth rentals benefit Bigfork Relay for Life. Call Debbie Ingram, 885-7714.
• “Hunger Games” pre-party, 4-6 p.m. Nov. 22, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Fiddle music by Jesse Maw, themed face painting and snacks. All ages welcome.
• Hatton’s Hikers Lakeside/Somers Relay for Life team has a fundraising craft and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 23, Lakeside Mercantile, U.S. 93 South.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 23, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members). Call 751-4500.
• Look, Listen, Learn speaker series presents Cristina Eisenberg on the topic, “Saving All the Pieces: Large Carnivores in the Crown of the Continent and Beyond, 4 p.m. Nov. 23, Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Free; reservations required. Call 888-5393.
• GriefShare: “Surviving the Holidays” seminar for those who have lost a loved one, 4-6 p.m. Nov. 24, Christ Lutheran Church, Whitefish. All welcome. Call 862-2615.
• Red Cross blood drives Nov. 25: 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 2-6 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell.
• American Legion Post and Auxiliary 137 meet 7 p.m., Nov. 25, American Legion Hall, 351 Fourth Ave. EN, Kalispell.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Nov. 25, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Red Cross blood drives Nov. 26: noon to 5 p.m. Polson Good Shepherd Church; 2-5:30 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by Flathead Roller Derby.
• City of Kalispell Impact Fee Advisory Committee meets 4 p.m. Nov. 26, City Hall Chambers, 201 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Open to public. Call 758-7722.
• Wellness Education Center free movie night presents “Genetic Roulette,” 6:40 p.m., Nov. 26, 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Free healthy potluck follows. All welcome. Call 755-8423.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 27, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Tenth annual Ronan Community Thanksgiving dinner, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 28, Ronan Community Center. Traditional turkey dinner, entertainment. Free; donations accepted. All welcome. To donate food, call Cheri Houle, 406-249-3184. To volunteer, call Brandy Chisholm, 406-676-3300.
• Pocketstone Cafe’s fourth annual community Thanksgiving dinner, Nov. 28, 444, Electric Ave., Bigfork. Seatings at 11 a.m. 12:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Free. Everyone welcome. Call 837-7223 for reservations.
“Light Up Evergreen” community celebration Nov. 28, Evergreen Fire Station. Cookies and hot chocolate served 6 p.m. Tree lighting 7 p.m. Call 885-1212.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 29, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Mission Mountain Winery free program to learn about food and wine pairings for the holidays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 29-30, 82420 U.S. 93 S., Dayton. All welcome.
• Free admission to the Hockaday Museum of Art, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 29-30, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Gift shop will be open.
• Salvation Army Fill the Truck Drive, Nov. 30, Walmart, Kalispell. Purchase toys to donate to needy children.
• Trinity Lutheran School’s annual Christmas Extravaganza craft bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 30, Trinity Lutheran School, 495 Fifth Ave. WN, Kalispell. Crafts, concessions, photos with Santa. Gift wrapping.
• Randy Winter, service officer for Montana Veterans Affairs Division, will be available to veterans and their dependents, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Dec. 3, Troy Senior Center; 1:30-4 p.m. Libby Senior Center.
• Christmas Store at the Klothes Kloset, 9 a.m. Dec. 5, 289 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Toys, jewelry, collectibles, household and lap robes.
• Randy Winter, service officer for Montana Veterans Affairs Division, will be available to veterans and their dependents, 10 a.m. to noon, Dec. 10, North Lincoln County Annex, Eureka.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 3, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Evergreen Winter Wonderland holiday gathering, Dec. 5, Family Friendly Flathead Gym, 305 E. Evergreen Dr. Social hour and cash bar 6 p.m.; dinner 7:30 p.m. $75 per member couple; $80, nonmembers; or $40 per person member; $45 nonmember. RSVP by Nov. 27 to 885-1212.
• Open house and awards ceremony for FVCC students’ art show, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 5, Arts and Technology Building. Public invited.
• Dandy Dudes and Dolls 4-H Club annual Country Christmas bazaar, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7, Eastside Grange, across from Creston School. Handcrafted gifts, last-minute catalog shopping, baked goods, face painting, family photos. Taco/chili lunch. Call Jody Harp, 2121-9217.
• Flathead Conservation District public hearing to discuss revising natural streambed and land preservation act rules of stream permitting program, 7 p.m. Dec. 9, USDA building, 133 Interstate Lane, Kalispell. Call 752-4220.
• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Dec. 11, The Summit, Kalispell. Bree Fuqua will talk about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail this past summer. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Leah Levitt, 892-6105 or 261-6874.
• Children’s Christmas event, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 12, Conrad Mansion, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell. Admission $2 for children and $5 for adults, includes short tours and small gift for each child. Professional photos with Santa available for $10. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.
• Montana Organic Association 11th annual conference Dec. 12-14, FVCC. Theme is “An Organic Perspective: Facts and Fiction of GMOs and More.” Call Sandi Shanks, 406-297-7588.
• Wreaths Across America ceremony, 10 a.m. Dec. 14, Montana Veterans Home, Columbia Falls. Wreaths available for $15 each and will be place on veterans’ graves at the cemetery.
• Randy Winter, service officer for Montana Veterans Affairs Division, will be available to veterans and their dependents, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 17-18, Montana Veterans Home, Columbia Falls.
• NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness)/LAC Christmas party, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 17, Kalispell. Call 406-309-5199.
• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Jan. 8, The Summit, Kalispell. Leah Levitt will talk about some of her Montana hikes last summer. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Levitt, 892-6105 or 261-6874.
• Kalispell Little Explorers program tours The Aquarium Shop, Kalispell, 11 a.m. to noon, Jan. 14. For ages 2-6; must be accompanied by adults. $7 for nonresidents, $5 for city residents. Call 758-7975.
• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Feb. 12, The Summit, Kalispell. Mitchell Leus will talk about his Missouri River float trip. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Leah Levitt, 892-6105 or 261-6874.
• Kalispell Little Explorers program tours Sweet Peaks, Kalispell, 10-11 a.m. Feb. 20. For ages 2-6; must be accompanied by adults. $7 for nonresidents, $5 for city residents. Call 758-7975.
• Kalispell Little Explorers program tours Humane Society of Northwest Montana, Kalispell, 11 a.m. to noon March 20. For ages 2-6; must be accompanied by adults. $7 for nonresidents, $5 for city residents. Call 758-7975.
• Kalispell Little Explorers program tours Sweet No Wheat Bakery, Kalispell, 10-11 a.m. April 17. For ages 2-6; must be accompanied by adults. $7 for nonresidents, $5 for city residents. Call 758-7975.