Daybook
Wednesday
• Fee free day, Glacier National Park. All entrance fees waived in honor of Veterans Day.
Swan River School Veterans Day assembly, 8:30 a.m. Public invited. Call 837-4528.
• 16th annual Veterans Day assembly, 10 a.m., Bigfork High School. Refreshments served following ceremony.
• Columbia Falls High School Veterans Day assembly, 10:17 a.m. Keynote speaker is Rep. Zac Perry. Elementary school essay winners read their essays. Civil Air Patrol introduces and retires colors.
• Trinity Lutheran School hosts a Veterans Day celebration, 11 a.m. school gym, 495 Fifth Ave. WN, Kalispell. Free luncheon follows in fellowship hall. Donations accepted for Montana Veterans Home. Call 257-6716.
• Red Cross blood drives: Noon to 5 p.m. Pope John Paul II Church, Bigfork, sponsored by Knights of Columbus; noon to 3:30 p.m. Valley Ford, blood mobile.
• Prestige Assisted Living in Kalispell honors resident veterans 12:45-1:30 p.m. with a flag presentation, pinning ceremony and playing of “Taps.” Call 756-1818.
• Veterans Day ceremony, 1 p.m. Depot Park, Kalispell, followed by flag raising, opening prayer. Capt. Wayne Bolton gives the Veterans Day address at 1:15 p.m., followed by Honor Guard. Refreshments served afterward at the Kalispell Elks. Public welcome. Call 257-2293.
• Whitefish High School Veterans Day assembly, 1 p.m., in the gym. Guest speaker is Kurt McIntyre. Patriotic music. All welcome.
• Lakeside Elementary School Veterans Appreciation Assembly, 2:15 p.m. Skits, singing and Pass the Helmet fundraiser for veterans in need. Public invited.
• Stillwater Christian School Veterans Day assembly, 2:20 p.m. in the gym. Music, readings and tribute to World War II veteran John Stefanoff. Cookie and lemonade reception prior to assembly. Public and veterans invited.
• Parkinson’s disease support group meets 3-4:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Speaker is Robert Griffin. All welcome. Call Lois, 871-3767 or Inga, 756-5514.
• West Valley School board work session 3 p.m.
• Whitefish Women of the Moose Thanksgiving dinner, 5-7 p.m., Whitefish Moose Lodge, 230 10th St. Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, dessert. Call Carol Ott, 406-260-8493.
• Ales for Trails community tap night, 69 p.m. Tamarack Brewing Company, Lakeside. A portion of pint sales will benefit Foy’s to Blacktail Trails.
• Flathead Beekeepers meet 6:30 p.m., North Valley Hospital Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Open to anyone with an interest. Call Kathy, 752-9642.
Thursday
• AARP Smart Driver Course, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Eureka High School. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-6344.
• Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Libby High School; noon to 4 p.m. Aaron’s, blood mobile.
• Windows of the World International Gift Festival, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Fair trade, handcrafted items. Village Cafe sells soup and pie.
• Senior Tour and Tea, 10:30 a.m. to 4 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. Call 755-5268.
• Flathead Nonprofit Development Partnership hosts a free brown bag workshop by Mora McCarthy, Flathead Job Service consultant, “Employment Law for Nonprofit Boards: Avoiding Common Mistakes,” 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. RSVP to 756-3618.
• Bigfork Area Senior Citizen Association potluck luncheon, noon, Bigfork Community Center, followed by a presentation by Doug Gilbertson on fraud prevention. Public invited. Call 837-4157.
• Opening reception for 2015 Winter Members’ Salon and “Wild and Free: Photographs of North American Wildlife” exhibit, 5-7 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free admission. Public welcome. Call 755-5268.
• Opening event of new “Flathead Wild” art and conservation exhibit, 5-7 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Harvey Locke speaks at 6 p.m. Public invited. Call 756-98381.
• Pam Shaw with Maimoa Caregiver gives a free presentation on wellness and healthy lifestyle adjustments for middle-aged people, 6-7:30 p.m. today, Whitefish Library; 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, Kalispell library. Free Thanksgiving recipes. Call 407-6496.
• Joe Coco presents a free seminar “Creating a Cash Plan for the River of Life,” 7-9 p.m., Coco Enterprises Conference Center, 6438 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. RSVP to 862-9400.
• Flathead Valley Genealogical Society meets, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1380 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Business meeting 6:30 p.m. Program at 7 p.m., by Syvie Wood on “Preserving and Protecting Old Photos and Documents.” Free. Open to public. Call Lynne Bradley, 756-9245.
• Flathead Valley Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) group meets 7 p.m., Bohemian Hall, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish. Terry City presents “The Art of Numerology: A Way to Know Thyself.” All welcome; www.ionsflathead.org
• Free seminar on solar energy in the Flathead, 7 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Public invited. Call 756-3908.
Friday
• Dr. Gabriel Perjessy sponsors a free Veterans Smile Day, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1250 Burns Way, Suite 2, Kalispell. Veterans must bring proof of service to appointments. Call 752-6776 to schedule cleanings or treatment.
• Immanuel Lutheran Communities annual holiday bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 185 Crestline Ave., Kalispell. Handmade crafts and lefse, jams, jellies, See’s Candies, books, jewelry. Cinnamon rolls and coffee available.
• Mountain Brook Community Library Christmas Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14, 2353 Foothill Road, Kalispell. Handcrafted items, baked goods. Call 471-3917.
• Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cabinet Peaks; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Three Rivers Bank.
• Windows of the World International Gift Festival, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Friday; Crown of Continent Choir performs 7 p.m. today; Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Fair trade, handcrafted items. Village Cafe sells soup and pie.
• Walt Bahr and Joe Eslick present a program on “Growing Up in the Bigfork Area,” 11:30 a.m., Bigfork Community Center, 639 Commerce St. Lunch available afterward. Public invited. Reservations required. Call 837-4157.
• Jay Larsen, owner of Hydropheric Solutions in Whitefish, gives a presentation on “Using High Resolution Sonar in the Search for Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370,” 3 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Open to public.
Saturday
• Mountain Brook Community Library Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2353 Foothill Road, Kalispell. Handcrafted items, baked goods. Call 471-3917.
• Windows of the World International Gift Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fair trade, handcrafted items. Village Cafe sells soup and pie.
• Whitefish United Methodist Church annual fall harvest bazaar, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wisconsin Ave., Whitefish. Crafts, jewelry, pottery, almost-new items, bake sale, silent auction. Homemade soup lunch at 11:30 a.m., $5.
• Soroptimist International of Whitefish annual jewelry sale, noon to 5 p.m., Whitefish Community Library, 9 Spokane Ave. Fine, costume, vintage items. Door prizes.
• 95th annual lutefisk dinner, 3-8 p.m. Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Montana 35, Bigfork. Adults, $18; children under 10, $7. Call 837-4387.
• North Shore Nordic Club annual Kick-n-Glide party, 6-10 p.m., Rack Shack, 5480 U.S. 93 S., Somers. Italian buffet, silent auction, cash bar. Advance tickets $12 at Rocky Mountain Outfitter, Kalispell; Tamarack Brewpub, Lakeside; Persimmon Gallery, Bigfork. $15 at door.
• Rails to Trails annual country dance and pie auction, 7 p.m., Smith Valley Grange, U.S. 2 West, Kalispell. Admission one homemade pie or $5. Kids, half price. Contra dance music by Grin and Bear It String Clan; instruction provided. Pie by the slice a la mode available. Silent auction of art and crafts. All proceeds go to maintenance of paved walking/biking paths. Call 257-1932.
• Dancing Through the Decades for Discovery dance party, 7-10 p.m., upstairs at the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. DJ music, dancing, appetizers, trivia, basket raffles. Dress your favorite decade. No host bar; must be at least 21. Tickets $20. Call 756-7295.
Sunday
• Red Cross blood drive, 9:30-11:30 a.m., The River Church.
• 15th annual Friends of Frosty all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner, 4-6:30 p.m., Lakeside School. Meat, clam and vegetarian sauces, garlic bread, salad, brownies. $5 per person; $20 per family. Kids under 6, eat free. Raffles, live auction. Call Dale or Lois Lauman, 857-3512.
Monday
• AARP Smart Driver Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Libby Christian Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.
• The Brosten family shares stories, 11:30 a.m., Bigfork Community Center, 639 Commerce St. Lunch available afterward. Public invited. Reservations required. Call 837-4157.
• Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Speaker is Flathead County Commissioner Pam Holmquist. RSVP for lunch to Dee Kirk-Boon, 250-5098.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell.
• 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 Carla Wilton, 752-9624.
• Flathead River Commission meets 7 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call 752-4220.
Tuesday
• Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet lunch, 11:30 a.m., meeting room of Victory Baptist Church, 1830 Montana 35. Napa Auto program, “Winterize your Car.” Speaker is Bernadetta Bailey. Cost $8 per person. Call Jan, 212-3763, or Rosainne, 257-8098 for lunch and free child care reservations. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
• Flathead Lake Brewing Company in Bigfork donates $1 of every pint sold from 5-8 p.m. to the Flathead Food Bank. Bring in nonperishable food items for chance to win a growler a month for a year.
• Columbia Falls Historical Society meets 7 p.m., Old Chapel building, Montana Veterans Home, Columbia Falls. Public invited. Call Clarence, 892-3722; or Dorothy, 892-5894.
• Banff Mountain Film Festival 7 p.m. today and Nov. 18, Flathead High School auditorium. Seven different adventure films each night. Advance tickets $15; 20 at door. Fundraiser for Flathead Nordic Ski Patrol. Call Craig Moore, 249-2071.
• Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., school library.
A look ahead
• Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. Nov. 18 at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.
• ImagineIF Libraries board meets at 9 a.m. Nov. 18, meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
• Fulbright teaching assistant Viana de Carvalho hosts a Brazilian film and cultural night featuring the box office hit comedy-fantasy film, “A Dog’s Will,” 6 p.m. Nov. 18, Blake Hall boardroom, FVCC. Free. Public invited.
• Lake County Democrats meet Nov. 18, North Lake County Public Library, Polson. Social 6:30 p.m.; business meeting 7 p.m. Call Craig McClure, 406-599-4087.
• Banff Mountain Film Festival 7 p.m. Nov. 18, Flathead High School auditorium. Seven different adventure films each night. Advance tickets $15; 20 at door. Fundraiser for Flathead Nordic Ski Patrol. Call Craig Moore, 249-2071.
• Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets 7 p.m. Nov. 18, North Valley Hospital Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Business meeting, 5:30 p.m.; Kathy Settevendemie of Blackfoot Native Plants and president of Montana Native Plant Society presents a program on seed germination success, 7 p.m. Free. Public welcome. Call 406-880-8809.
• AARP Smart Driver Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 19, Bigfork Senior Center $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 837-4157.
• West Shore Community Library Preschool Story and Craft Hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 19, 100 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside. Free to kids ages 2 to 6.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. Nov. 19, former Linderman School building, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 19, The Wave, Whitefish.
• Teen social for grades 6-12, 4-5:30 p.m. Nov. 19, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Make Polymer clay charms, food, Wii gaming. Free.
• Friendship Force of the Flathead Valley meets Nov. 19, Vista Linda, Somers. McKenna Wilson presents a program on her trip to Cusco, Peru. Social hour 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m. All interested in travel and meeting people from other countries invited. For reservations, For reservations, call Debra, 260-2019.
• Glacial Forum presents TV broadcaster and recovery advocate Laurie Dhue on “Recovering Out Loud,” 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19, CrossRoads Christian Fellowship Church, 7465 Montana 35, Bigfork. Reserve your seat at glacierforumkalispell@gmail.com or call Dee Kirk-Boon, 250-5098.
• Noted wildlife photographer Sumio Harada gives a presentation and shows his photos from the Yukon at the Northwest Montana Nature Photographers meeting, 7 p.m. Nov. 19, The Summit, Kalispell. Public invited; seating limited. Call Doug, 406-261-6832.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 20, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
Third annual Indoor Market to benefit American Cancer Society, 4-7 p.m. Nov. 20; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21, Bethany Lutheran Church, Bigfork. Crafts, homemade candy, vintage items, jewelry and home decor. For booth rental, call Debbie, 885-7717
• 11th annual Showcase of the Chefs, Nov. 20, Lodge at Whitefish Lake.
• Peace Corps volunteer Terri Nichols shares her story “Two Years in Zambia: Perspective on Cultural Exchange and Service in the Peace Corps,” noon, Nov. 20, Blake Hall board room, FVCC. Free. Open to public. Call 756-3889.
• AARP Smart Driver Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 21, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Whitefish Shines puts up winter decorations Nov. 22. Volunteers should meet 9 a.m. at corner of Second Street and Central Avenue. Everyone welcome. Call Chris Schustrom, 260-1198.
• Annual Turkey Trot 2 or 4 mile run/walk, 1 p.m. Nov. 22, Kalispell Athletic Club, West Reserve Drive. Predict your finish time on Whitefish Stage bike path for turkey, chicken or game hen prize. Food raiser for Flathead Food Bank. Call Stan Watkins, 752-2880.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 23, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 23, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Red Cross blood drives Nov. 24: 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Flathead City-County Health Department; noon to 5 p.m. Immaculate Conception Church, Polson.
• Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 25, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Pocketstone Cafe hosts its sixth annual free Thanksgiving dinner, Nov. 26, 444 Electric Ave., Bigfork. Three seating available at 11 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Walk-ins accommodated at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. if space available. Donations accepted. Call 837-7223 for reservations.
• North Valley Refuse will be closed Nov. 26, for the Thanksgiving holiday. All routes will be completed Friday.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 27, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Mission Mountain Winery Thanksgiving free program to learn about food and wine pairings, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 27-28, 82420 U.S. 93 S., Dayton. All welcome.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 30, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Columbia Falls 30th annual Night of Lights Dec. 4. Craft fair 4 pm. Teakettle Room, Nucleus Avenue. Senior Citizens Center soup supper 4 p.m. Parade 6:30 p.m. Photos with Santa. Live Nativity scene at the Coop, 830 First Ave. W. Call 892-2072.
• Civil Air Patrol Montana Wing hosts Stuff the Bus, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5, Shopko, Evergreen. Donations of new, unwrapped toys accepted for Salvation Army’s Angel Tree.
• Woodland Montessori presents Breakfast with Santa, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Dec. 5, Gateway Community Center, U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Pancake breakfast, crafts, trolley rides, silent auction and photos with Santa. Advance tickets $8 per person; $10 at door. Call 755-3824.
• Whitefish Community Center holiday bazaar, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 5. Call 862-4923.
• Citizens for a Better Flathead holiday “re-gifting” rummage sale, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 5; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 5, 35 Fourth St. W. Donations accepted 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
• Flathead Conservation District celebrates World Soil Day with screening of “Symphony of the Soil,” 6:308 p.m. Dec. 5, Flathead High School auditorium. Locally grown treats served 5:306 p.m. Public invited. Call 752-4220.
• Bigfork Christmas Parade, 6 p.m. Dec. 5, Electric Avenue.
• Pleasant Valley School board meets 4:30 p.m. Dec. 7.
• Conrad Mansion in Kalispell celebrates Children’s Christmas, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 10. Children meet Santa and receive a small gift. $10 for keepsake photo. Call 755-2166.
• Wreaths Across America ceremony, 10-11 a.m. Dec. 12, Veterans Memorial, Depot Park, Kalispell.
• “When the Night Comes” sleep out fundraiser for Sparrow’s Nest of Northwest Montana, 7 p.m. Dec. 12 to 7 a.m. Dec. 13, Gateway Community Center, 1203 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Call 406-309-5196.
• Kalispell Compline Choir presents “Nightcap for the Soul,” 9-9:45 p.m. Dec. 13, Christ Church Episcopal, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Medieval chant, a cappella choral music, meditative readings by candlelight. All welcome.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. Dec. 17, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Conrad Mansion in Kalispell hosts a Christmas Choir Dec. 17. Holiday music performed in the Great Hall by Valley Voices Choral Evensong. $15 per person. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.
• Kalispell Compline Choir presents “Nightcap for the Soul,” 9-9:45 p.m. Jan. 10, Christ Church Episcopal, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Medieval chant, a cappella choral music, meditative readings by candlelight. All welcome.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Management board and Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. Jan. 21, former Linderman School building, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Kalispell Compline Choir presents “Nightcap for the Soul,” 9-9:45 p.m. Feb. 14, Christ Church Episcopal, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Medieval chant, a cappella choral music, meditative readings by candlelight. All welcome.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. Feb. 18, former Linderman School building, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Kalispell Compline Choir presents “Nightcap for the Soul,” 9-9:45 p.m. March 13, Christ Church Episcopal, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Medieval chant, a cappella choral music, meditative readings by candlelight. All welcome.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. March 24, former Linderman School building, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Kalispell Compline Choir presents “Nightcap for the Soul,” 9-9:45 p.m. April 10, Christ Church Episcopal, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Medieval chant, a cappella choral music, meditative readings by candlelight. All welcome.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Management board and Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. April 28, former Linderman School building, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Kalispell Compline Choir presents “Nightcap for the Soul,” 9-9:45 p.m. May 8, Christ Church Episcopal, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Medieval chant, a cappella choral music, meditative readings by candlelight. All welcome.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. May 26, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. June 9, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.