Daybook

Monday

• Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Montana Athletic Club, Bigfork; 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• Anime Club for teens in grades six to 12 meets 4-5:30 p.m., ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Show is “Blue Exorcist.”

Tuesday

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

• Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• Somers School District Trustees Policy Committee meets 4 p.m., Somers Middle School.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. The Summit, Kalispell. Call Denise, 407-4110.

Wednesday

• Red Cross blood drives: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kalispell Elks Lodge; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pope John Paul Church, Bigfork. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus.

• USMC Happy Hour for Marines and Navy who served with Marines, 5-7 p.m., Kalispell VFW, 330 First Ave. W. Cash bar. Spouses welcome. Call 406-249-2448.

• Footloose Montana presents a trap release/pet safety workshop, 6 p.m., Whitefish Public Library, 9 Spokane Ave. Learn how to act quickly to save your pet’s life. Bring a can of food for food bank or animal shelter. Call Chris Justice, 406-274-1069.

• Kalispell Public Schools Facility Planning Committee meets 6 p.m., Glacier High School.

Thursday

• Cholesterol screening and education, 7-10 a.m. today and first Thursday of every month, The Summit, Kalispell. Includes triglycerides, glucose, cholesterol, HDL and LDL. Walk-in clinic; no preregistration required. Fast 8-12 hours prior and drink plenty of water. Cost $30; $27 for seniors. Call Kathy Prim, 751-4500.

• Red Cross blood drives: noon to 5 p.m. Columbia Falls Community Room; noon  to 5:15 p.m. Applied Materials.

• “Free and Wild Day” with world-renowned photographer Donald M. Jones, Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Artist-hosted tour of exhibit 2-3 p.m.; one-on-one question/answer with Jones, 3-6 p.m.; book signing 6-8 p.m. All events are free. Public invited. Call 755-5268.

• Kalispell Public Schools Curriculum Committee meets 3 p.m., district office, 233 First Ave. E.

A look ahead

• Kalispell Public Schools Finance Committee meets 7:30 a.m.; and Personnel Committee meets 9 a.m. Jan. 8, district office, 233 First Ave. E.

• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 8, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• Village at Sunburst Mental Health “New Year, New Me” event Jan. 8-9. Flathead Job Service offers resume, application and interview job training 1-3 p.m. Jan. 8. Attendees will receive certificate for free haircut and makeover from 1-3 p.m. Jan. 9. Call Josh, 756-8721, ext. 230.

• Guided snowshoe walk 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 9, Winter Trails Day. Meet at Blacktail Mountain cross-country ski trails. Bring your own snowshoes or reserve in advance. Call Swan Lake Ranger District, 837-7500.

• Ranger-led snowshoe hikes Jan. 9, Winter Trails Day, Glacier Park. Two-hour hikes from Apgar Visitor Center at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; reservations not required. Snowshoes available. Park entrance pass required. Call 888-7800.

• Whitefish Winter Carnival Merrymaker, 6 p.m. Jan. 9, Moose Lodge, 230 W. 10th St. Tickets $25; available at Whitefish Chamber, 307 Spokane Ave. or whitefishwintercarnival.com

• Sons of Norway meet 7 p.m. Jan. 9, Buffalo Hill Terrace meeting room, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Call 752-2357.

• 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.

• Soroptimist International of Whitefish presents a free screening of the widely acclaimed documentary film, “Not My Life,” about the global human trafficking crisis, at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 10, Whitefish Performing Arts Center. All welcome.

• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 11, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• Sam and Ruth Neff present a program “Opening Our Eyes to Iran,” detailing their travels in 2008-2009, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11, Whitefish Public Library Community Room, 9 Spokane St. All welcome.

• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. Jan. 11, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

• Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m. Jan. 11, in the United Way conference room, Gateway Community Center, U.S. 2 West, Kalispell. Wildlife biologist Lisa Bate will present “Wildlife Research in Glacier National Park.” Enter from west side of building. Free. All welcome.

• Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Jan. 12, Immanuel Lutheran Communities.

• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets 6 p.m. Jan. 12, Kalispell Middle School Library.

• Parkinson’s disease support group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Jan. 13, The Summit, Kalispell. Guest speakers are physical therapists Kelly Bond and Mary Ann Gill. All welcome. Call Lois, 871-3767 or Inga, 756-5514.

• Flathead Beekeepers meet 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13, North Valley Hospital Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Open to anyone with an interest. Call Kathy, 752-9642.

• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Jan. 14, Flathead Electric.

• Opening reception for “Shadow Catcher,” exhibition of Harry Lee Harpster Jr., historical photographs, 5-7 p.m. Jan 14, Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free admission. Public welcome. Call 755-5268.

• Red Cross blood drives Jan. 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 10:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. St. Joe’s Medical Center.

• AARP Smart Driver Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 16, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

• Whitefish Winter Carnival king and queen coronation 7 p.m. downtown followed by Disco Party 9 p.m. Jan. 16, Great Northern Bar.

• John White Lecture Series presents a Flathead News Panel featuring journalist and author George Ostrom, John Hendricks of KGEZ Radio and Daily Inter Lake managing editor Frank Miele, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 17, 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 Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 18, Libby Christian Church, Libby. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.

• Red Cross blood drives Jan. 18: 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 1:30-5:45 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church.

• Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet lunch, 11:30 a.m. Jan. 19, meeting room of Victory Baptist Church, 1830 Montana 35. Speaker is Sandy Oertli. Cost $8 per person. Call Jan, 857-2467, or Rosainne, 257-8098 for lunch and free child care reservations. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

• Red Cross blood drive, 1-5:15 p.m. Jan. 19, Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

• Red Cross blood drives Jan. 20: 10:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Marion Fire Department, sponsored by Pleasant Valley Apiaries; noon to 4:30 p.m. Kmart, blood mobile.

• Red Cross blood drives Jan. 21: 11 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. The Wave, Whitefish; noon to 4:15 p.m. Imperial Dry Cleaners, blood mobile.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Management board and Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. Jan. 21, former Linderman School building, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• Teen social for grades 6-12, 4-5:30 p.m. Jan. 21, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Crafts, food, Wii gaming. Make cake batter truffles. Free.

• Glacier Institute hosts a lecture by George Ostrom titled, “Adventures in Glacier Country ,” Jan. 21, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell. Wine and desserts served at 6 p.m. Presentation begins 6:30 p.m. Cost $15 per person. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.

• Red Cross blood drives: Jan. 22: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Qdoba Mexican Grill, blood mobile.

• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 23, Best Buy, blood mobile.

• Whitefish Winter Carnival Frey and Freya coronation, 7 p.m. Jan. 23, Whitefish High School.

• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 25, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 26, United Methodist Church, Polson.

 • Kalispell Public Schools district board work session 6 p.m. Jan. 26, Kalispell Middle School Library.

• Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 27, Glacier High School.

• Sadie Fillmore of Professional Therapy Associates presents a free fall prevention seminar for seniors, 10 a.m. Jan. 29, Kalispell Senior Center. Exercises, goals, home environment will be discussed.

• Red Cross blood drives Jan. 29: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. National Flood.

• Whitefish Winter Carnival Skijoring Competition, noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 29-30, Whitefish Airport.

• John White Lecture Series presents Ross Holter of Flathead Electric on “Rural Electrification”, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 31, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets $6 for museum members; $9 for nonmembers. Limited tickets at door. Call 756-8381.

• Whitefish Winter Carnival Gala Party, 6 p.m. Feb. 5, Whitefish Lake Golf Club Restaurant.

• Whitefish Winter Carnival events Feb. 6: Penguin Plunge, 11 a.m.; St. Charles Pie Social, 12:30 p.m.; Grand Parade, 3 p.m. downtown.

• Whitefish Winter Carnival Rotary pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 7, Moose Lodge, 230 W. 10th St.

• John White Lecture Series presents Chere Jiusto, executive director of Montana Preservation on “Historic Montana Barns,” 2:30 p.m. Feb. 14, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets $6 for museum members; $9 for nonmembers. Limited tickets at door. Call 756-8381.

• 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.

• Glacier Institute hosts a lecture by Sally Thompson titled, “People Before the Park,” Feb. 18, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell. Wine and desserts served at 6 p.m. Presentation begins 6:30 p.m. Cost $15 per person. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.

• Kalispell Mini Maker Faire, Feb. 27, Flathead Valley Community College. Tech enthusiasts, hobbyists, engineers create and exhibit their unique work. Call Jill Seigmund, 756-3834.

• John White Lecture Series presents Mary Jane Bradbury with a living history presentation on Jeanette Rankin, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 28, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets $6 for museum members; $9 for nonmembers. Limited tickets at door. Call 756-8381.

• 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.

• Glacier Institute hosts a lecture by John Ashley titled, “Glacier Park After Dark,” March 17, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell. Wine and desserts served at 6 p.m. Presentation begins 6:30 p.m. Cost $15 per person. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.

• 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.