Daybook for Saturday

-Christmas at the Fairgrounds, today and Sunday, Expo Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Local arts and crafts, unique gifts and decor. Food and beverages available. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free admission and parking.

-Mission Mountain Winery free program to learn about food and wine pairings, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 82420 U.S. 93 S., Dayton. All welcome.

sunDay

-Christmas at the Fairgrounds, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Local arts and crafts, unique gifts and decor. Food and beverages available. Free admission and parking.

-Deep Bay Center presents a free screening of the movie, “The Power of Forgiveness, 2 p.m., 100 Deep Bay Drive, Lakeside. A discussion will follow. To reserve a seat, call 844-2611.

-Violin virtuoso Wai Mizutani performs a concert fundraiser, 3 p.m., Easthaven Baptist Church, 2010 Whitefish Stage, Kalispell. Free admission. Benefit for A Ray of Hope’s new Women and Children’s Shelter. Pie and coffee served after concert.

Monday

-Flathead County Democratic Women meet at Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Social at 11:30 a.m. followed by noon buffet lunch for $13. Speaker is Darlene Schottle, past Superintendent of Kalispell Public Schools and current vice chair of state Board of Public Education. For reservations, call Lynne Bradley, 756-9245; or Judy Cox, 755-1507.

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

-Deer Park School board Negotiating Team meets at 6:30 p.m.

-Flathead Conservation District business meeting, 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, Kalispell, 752-4220.

Tuesday

-Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kalispell Moose Lodge.

-City of Kalispell Impact Fee Advisory Committee meets 4 p.m., City Hall Chambers, 201 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Open to public.

-Lakeside-Somers Chamber of Commerce meets 4-5 p.m., Lake Health and Rehab (Professional Therapy Associates), 306 Stoner Loop Road, Suite 3, Lakeside Free for chamber members; $5 nonmembers. Call 844-3715.

-Healthy potluck supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wellness Education Center, 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Bring a healthy dish to share if you like. Families welcome. Call 755-8423.

-Lakeside Community Council meets 7 p.m., QRU Building, 201 Bills Road. Open to public.

Wednesday

-FVCC music student perform a free concert, 7 p.m., Arts and Technology Building. Orchestra and Chorale Ensemble. Call Nicole Sanford, 756-4813.

-Marion Fire District board meets 7 p.m., Marion Community Center, 180 Gopher Lane. Public welcome.

Thursday

-Cholesterol screening and education, 7-10 a.m. (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.

-Soup and salad luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., downstairs at the Eagles, 37 First St. W. Soup, salad, roll, coffee or tea, $6.

-Flathead High School Choir and Choralairs give a free holiday concert, 12:05 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 540 S. Main St., Kalispell. Public welcome.

-Anime Club for teens in grades six to 12 meets 4-5:30 p.m., ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Showing this month: “Soul Eater.”

-Historic Swan River Bridge informational meeting, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Bigfork Elementary School, 600 Commerce St. Presentation at 5:30 p.m. Public input sought on Draft Final Feasibility Study on rehabilitation and replacement options.

-Eighth annual multi-denominational Community Christmas celebration, 5-9 p.m. today and Dec. 2, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 3, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1380 Whitefish Stage, Kalispell. Live music. Nativity displays. Free admission.