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MONDAY

- Red Cross blood drives: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saint John Paul II Church, Bigfork, sponsored by Knights of Columbus; 1-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Agency on Aging Senior Information Fair 1-5 p.m. United Methodist Church, 117 2nd St. W., Columbia Falls. Medicare, Benefits Check Up and Senior Medicare Patrol information. Refreshments. Call 758-5730.

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

- Swan River School board meets 4 p.m.

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

- Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m.

TUESDAY

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., New Life Church, Polson.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m., Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.

- Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 3 p.m., landfill office.

- Lakeside-Somers Chamber of Commerce BASH, 4-5 p.m. Harbor Grille, 7135 U.S. 93, Lakeside. Free for chamber members; $5 nonmembers.

- West Shore community dinner, 5-6 p.m., 238 Adams St., Lakeside, across from Lakeside Elementary. Menu features Stageline Pizza. Free. Families welcome.

- Light Up Evergreen tree lighting and pie auction, 5-7 p.m., The Hardware Store, 2148 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Appetizers, beverages. Call 885-1212.

- Kalispell Public Schools district board work session 6 p.m., Flathead High School Flex Room.

WEDNESDAY

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

THURSDAY

- Family Life Christian Church offers a free Thanksgiving dinner for delivery or pick up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1075 Foys Lake Road in Kalispell. Sign up sheets need to be completed and returned to the church by Nov. 24. For more information, call 257-9315 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to noon Friday.

- Pocketstone Cafe hosts a free Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 28, 444 Electric Ave., Bigfork. Three seatings available: 11 a.m. 12:15 and 1:30 p.m. Call 837-7223 for reservations.

- Sykes Diner annual free Thanksgiving dinner 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. All welcome. Call 257-4304.

- Community United Methodist Church Thanksgiving potluck, 1 p.m., 750 Electric Ave., Bigfork. Turkey, potatoes and beverages provided. Bring a side dish or dessert. Call 8374547.

FRIDAY

- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead annual Christmas at the Fairgrounds, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Nov. 30; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1, Trade Center Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Free admission. Door prizes. Food trucks on site.

- OptOutside hike, 11 a.m., Big Mountain Trailhead, Whitefish Trail. Easy 3-mile hike. Free. Open to all ages. Free snowshoe rentals if needed. To reserve yours, call 862-3880.

A LOOK AHEAD

- Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead annual Christmas at the Fairgrounds, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 30; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1, Trade Center Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Free admission. Door prizes. Food trucks on site.

- Kjell Petersen signs his new photo book “Shining Mountains — Shining Spirits: A Journey of Seasons,” 1-3 p.m. Nov. 30, Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Open house and Friend and Neighbor sale.

- Troy 88th annual Christmas Tree lighting and community event, 4:30-7 p.m. Nov. 30. Kids’ games, Christmas skits in Lincoln Theater. Santa arrives 5:55 p.m. Tree lighting 6 p.m.

- Acoustic guitarist John Floridis presents his annual Carols and Songs of Winter concert 4 p.m. Dec. 1, Whitefish United Methodist Church, 1150 Wisconsin Ave., Whitefish. Free will offering benefits Neighbors in Need, providing emergency services to local individuals and families.

- Crown of the Continent Choir Winter Concert fundraiser, 4 p.m. Dec. 1, Samaritan House admin building, 1110 Second. St. W., Kalispell. All donations benefit Samaritan House. Coffee and confections reception follows.

- Flathead County Parks and Recreation hosts a meeting to solicit community input on final design of Lakeside’s Volunteer Park expansion, 8:30 a.m. Dec. 2, Lakeside QRU community room.

THOUGHT

“There’s no one so intolerable or less tolerated in society than someone who’s intolerant.” — Giacomo Leopardi, Italian author and poet (1798-1837).

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 2, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

- 33rd annual Chocolate Extravaganza, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec 3, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Tickets on Eventbrite.

- Expressive art therapy gathering to help cope with grief, 4-5 p.m. Dec. 3, Home Options, Kalispell. RSVP to 751-4254.

- Polson Chamber of Commerce meets noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 4, Red Lion Ridgewater Inn. Lunch available for $13. Public welcome. Call 883-5969.

- Bigfork County Water & Sewer District board meets 6 p.m. Dec. 4, Bigfork Water & Sewer District Office, 108 Harbor Heights Blvd. in Bigfork. Public welcome.

- Kalispell Art Walk and Holiday Stroll, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 6, downtown. Crown of the Continent Choir sings Christmas carols at 6 p.m. for tree lighting ceremony at Depot Park. Enter to win one of several $100.00 gift certificates

- Annual holiday bazaar 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 7, Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. Jewelry, candles, kids’ clothes, baked goods, knits, photography and more. Free coffee and cookies. Free admission.

- West Shore Holidayfest, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7, Lakeside Elementary School. Handcrafted gifts, silent auction, basket raffles, local Christmas trees, bake sale, kids only market, Santa photos, Festival of Flavors, live music.

- Columbia Falls Rotary Club annual Brunch with Santa, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Dec. 7, Timber Creek Village, 375 Meadow Lake Drive, near Super 1, Columbia Falls. Breakfast and lunch food, music, silent auction, free photo with Santa. $10 per adult; children 12 and under free with paid adult available at door.

- Col. Scott Wheeler (Ret.) will be speaking on International Relations. Trinity Lutheran School annual bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7, 485 Fifth Ave. WN, Kalispell. Handmade items, raffles, games.

- NW Montana Veterans Camp Ponderosa informational meeting, 3-5 p.m. Dec. 7, Swan Valley Community Hall, 115 Swan River Road, Bigfork. Veterans, families and all interested welcome. Light refreshments. Call Cinnamon Davis-Hall, community outreach specialist, 756-7304.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. Dec. 9.

- Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group Christmas party, 5 p.m. Dec. 9, Bohemian Hall, Whitefish. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Refreshments. Call Jennifer, 756-4725.

- Northwest Montana Nature Photographers meet 7 p.m. Dec. 10, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell, conference room B. Award-winning Wildlife Photographer of the Year David Armer will be featured. All welcome.

- Acoustic guitarist John Floridis presents benefit concert for Flathead Youth Homes, 5 p.m. Dec. 13, Bonsai Brewing, Whitefish.

- Cone with a Cop with Kalispell Middle School Resource Officer Justin Turner, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, Sweet Peaks Ice Cream, Kalispell. Free ice cream.

- Flathead-Kootenai Chapter of Montana Wilderness Association, 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 16, Northwest Montana History Museum, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Story slam contest for $100 cash prize. RSVP to impact.wildmontana.org

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 17, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.

- West Shore community dinner, 5-6 p.m. Dec. 17, 238 Adams St., Lakeside, across from Lakeside Elementary. Free. Families welcome.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 19, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. Jan. 13.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 23, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. Feb. 10.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. March 9.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets at 12:30 p.m. March 19, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. April 13.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets at 12:30 p.m. April 16, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. May 11.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets at 12:30 p.m. May 21, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. June. 8

- Whitefish Woody Weekend June 26-28, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake.