Daybook
Today, Dec. 24
• Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Annual luminaria display starts at dusk on Rose Crossing between U.S. 2 and Whitefish Stage. Purchase luminaria to honor loved ones at Evergreen Fire Station, 2236 U.S. 2 E, through 5 p.m. Dec. 23. Call Chief Craig Williams, 752-4636.
Thursday
• Evergreen Disposal will not be running routes today, Christmas Day. All customers will receive service a day later.
• North Valley Refuse will be closed today. Today’s routes will be picked up Friday. Have your trash/recycling out early.
Friday
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
Saturday
• 44th annual Kalispell Sunriser Lions Family Ice Fishing Derby, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Smith Lake, U.S. 2 west of Kalispell. Prizes in several fish categories, hourly drawing. Concessions, s’mores and warming fire. Adults, $5; kids, $2; families, $10.
• Glacier Skate/Whitefish Figure Skating present “Christmas for All on Ice,” Stumptown Ice Den, 716 Wisconsin Ave., Whitefish. Show times at 4 and 7 p.m. Special guest national competitor Bryce Chudak. Special performance by Luke Walrath of Alpine Theatre Project. On ice seating $15; general admission $10; 6-10 years old, $5; 5 and under, free. Holiday tasting one hour before shows; tickets $1 each.
• Third annual Cowboy Christmas Ball, 8 p.m. to midnight, Chapel Building, Montana Veterans Home, Columbia Falls. Tickets at door or may be reserved by calling 892-0178.
Monday
• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Jazz Night Out 7 p.m., Crush Wine Bar, 121 Central Ave., Whitefish. Renowned musicians Richie Barshay, Erica von Kleist and Don Caverly perform a benefit concert for the Abbie Shelter. $15 at door.
• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Dave and Aimee Carlson will share photos and stories from their hiking trip to Italy in May. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Leah Levitt, 892-6105 or 261-6874.
• Free healthy “Happy Hour” 6:30 p.m., Evergreen Fire Hall, 2236 U.S. 2 E. Learn about food intolerances, how to lose weight. Free samplings, recipes. First 20 to reserve a seat receive a free nutrition kit. Call Maureen, 253-9784.
Tuesday
• Red Cross blood drives: noon to 5 p.m. Eureka Baptist Church; noon to 5 p.m., “Leaders Save Lives” at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
A look ahead
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 31, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• First Night Flathead, Dec. 31, Kalispell. Free family activities including hat decorating, face painting, jewelry making 1-4 p.m. Kalispell Center Mall; Commencement Parade. Musical performances 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at various downtown venues. Button $12 in advance; $15 at door. Children 12 and under free. Call Patrice Manget, 406-253-2471.
• Evergreen Disposal will not be running routes Jan. 1. All customers will receive service a day later.
• North Valley Refuse will be running normal routes Jan. 1. Have your trash/recycling out early.
• Troy Christmas Bird Count, Jan. 3. Call Donald Jones, 406-295-4291.
• 16th annual Kalispell Christmas Bird Count, Jan. 4, centered at West Reserve Drive and U.S. 93. Call Pete Fisher, 250-9624.
• Columbia Falls Community Choir begins practice for 2015 concert season, 2-4 p.m. Jan 4, Columbia Falls Junior High School. Sign in and music pick up 1:30-2 p.m. Call Ron Bond, 892-5174.
• Somers School District board Policy Committee meets 8:15 a.m. and Negotiations Committee meets 9 a.m. Jan. 5, Somers Middle School.
• AARP Smart Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 5, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Anime Club for teens in grades six to 12 meets 4-5:30 p.m. Jan. 5, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell.
• Flathead Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited offers five consecutive fly tying classes Mondays, 7 to 9 p.m. starting Jan. 5, Kalispell Middle School library. Beginning and advanced classes available. To register, call Jim Johnson, 837-3210.
• Creston School board meets at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 6.
• Health Insurance Marketplace counselors answer questions and help the public apply, 3-7 p.m. Jan. 7, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell.
• Kalispell Public Schools Curriculum Committee meets 9 a.m. Jan. 8, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Joe Coco presents a free seminar “The ABCs of Investing,” 7-9 p.m. Jan. 8, Coco Enterprises Conference Center, 6438 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. RSVP to 862-9400.
• Kalispell Public Schools Finance and Operations Committee meets 7:30 a.m.; Personnel Committee meets 9 a.m. Jan. 9, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• John White Lecture Series presents University of Montana history professor Anya Jabour on “Montana Women in History, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 11, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets $6 for museum members; $9 for nonmembers. Limited tickets at door. Call 756-8381.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. Jan. 12, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets 6 p.m. Jan. 13, Kalispell Middle School Library.
• Flathead Beekeepers meet 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14, Teakettle Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. All welcome. Call Kathy, 752-9642.
• Kalispell Public Schools Policy and Communications Committee meets 8:30 a.m. Jan. 15, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• AARP Smart Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 17, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• AARP Smart Driver Safety class, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 19, Libby Christian Church $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.
• Health Insurance Marketplace counselors answer questions and help the public apply, 3-7 p.m. Jan. 21, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell.
• Kalispell Public Schools Technology and Information Committee meets 8:30 a.m. Jan. 22, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Teen social for grades 6-12, 4-5:30 p.m. Jan. 22, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Crafts, food, Wii gaming. Free.
• Glacier Institute hosts a lecture by Sumio Harada titled, “Glacier’s Iconic Mountain Goats,” Jan. 22, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell. Wine and desserts served at 6 p.m. Presentation begins 6:30 p.m. Cost $10 per person. RSVP required. Call 755-2166.
• Jay Asher, author of “Thirteen Reasons Why,” will give a presentation at 10:15 a.m. Jan. 23, at the Whitefish Middle School Performing Arts Center, as part of a 50 States Against Bullying suicide prevention campaign. Public invited.
• Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC) Jan. 23-25, Polson.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10 a.m. Jan. 22, Linderman School, 233 First Ave. E, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Health Insurance Marketplace offers free assistance to enroll or renew coverage 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 24, North Valley Community Center, Columbia Falls. Call 758-2165.
• John White Lecture Series presents Cliff and Lynda Collins and Bill and Lois McClaren on “Flathead Memories,” 2:30 p.m. Jan. 25, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets $6 for museum members; $9 for nonmembers. Limited tickets at door. Call 756-8381.
• AARP Smart Driver Safety class, noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 26; $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 892-4087.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board special meeting and work session 6 p.m. Jan. 27, Kalispell Middle School Library.
• Health Insurance Marketplace offers free assistance to enroll or renew coverage 1-5 p.m. Jan. 29, North Valley Professional Office Building. Call 758-2165.
• John White Lecture Series presents a living history program by Mary Jane Bradbury on Charlie Russell’s wife, Nancy Cooper Russell, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 8, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets $6 for museum members; $9 for nonmembers. Limited tickets at door. Call 756-8381.
• Flathead Relay for Life kick-off gala, 7 p.m. Feb. 14, Brumar Estates, Bigfork. Dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions. Black tie attire. Couples $125; individuals, $75. Call Janice Vachal, 751-1722; or Brittany Quick, 406-728-1004.
• Montana Pond Hockey Classic, Feb. 20-22, Foys Lake near Kalispell.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10 a.m. Feb. 26, Linderman School, 233 First Ave. E, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• John White Lecture Series presents wildlife biologist Doug Chadwick speaking on his explorations of ecosystems from Siberia to the Congo, Canada and Northwest Montana, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 22, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets $6 for museum members; $9 for nonmembers. Limited tickets at door. Call 756-8381.
• Glacier Institute hosts a lecture by Dave Shea titled, “Wildlife Encountered by Lewis and Clark,” Feb. 26, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell. Wine and desserts served at 6 p.m. Presentation begins 6:30 p.m. Cost $10 per person. RSVP required. Call 755-2166.
• Glacier Institute hosts a lecture by Justin Barth titled, “ Stories from the Top — Glacier’s Fire Lookouts,” March 19, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell. Wine and desserts served at 6 p.m. Presentation begins 6:30 p.m. Cost $10 per person. RSVP required. Call 755-2166.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10 a.m. March 26, Linderman School, 233 First Ave. E, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10 a.m. April 23, Linderman School, 233 First Ave. E, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10 a.m. May 28, Linderman School, 233 First Ave. E, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10 a.m. June 11, Linderman School, 233 First Ave. E, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Opening reception for traveling exhibit, “Piecing Together a Changing Planet: Climate Change in America’s National Parks,” 5-7 p.m. July 30, Hockaday Museum of Arts, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free. Public invited. Call 755-5268.