Today

3 The City of Kalispell Solid Waste Division will not be picking up the 90-gallon containers today due to the Christmas holiday. Today's route will be picked up on Tuesday. Have containers out by 7 a.m.

Tuesday

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

3 Wellness Education Center's Healthy Potluck Supper Christmas celebration, 6-7 p.m., 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Families welcome. Bring a healthy dish to share. Call the Wellness Center at 755-8423.

Wednesday

3 Children's Story Hour is at 10:30 a.m., in the children's department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., at Three Rivers Bank, Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Kalispell Parks and Recreation Community Day 1-3 p.m. Dec. 27, Woodland Park ice skating pond. Free hot chocolate, games for kids. Bring your ice skates, weather permitting. Call 758-7717.

Thursday

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Eureka Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

3 Books and Knits evening 7 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Book lovers have tea and knit while hearing recommendations on great books by librarians Martha Furman and Jocelyne Bodden. Call 758-5823.

Friday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 School District 5 and Flathead High School District special board meeting noon, administration building.

3 Boomers Singles Group dinner, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell, Fireside Lodge. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner buffet 7 p.m.; meeting 8 p.m. RSVP Terry at 314-4044 or Judy at 253-7187. All singles welcome.

3 Fifth annual Twelve Days of Christmas Concert, 7 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 603 S. Main, Kalispell. Seasonal organ and piano music, Bethlehem Chancel Choir, GosBells ringers, soloists and carolers. Refreshments. Admission by donation to Flathead Food Bank, or organ fund. All welcome.

A Look Ahead

3 Annual Kalispell Christmas Bird Count Dec. 31. Call Dan Casey of Flathead Audubon to participate, 756-2681 days; 857-3143 evenings. $5 per adult. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Finnegan's Restaurant.

3 American Karate Academy New Year's Eve Party, 8 p.m. Dec. 31 to 9 a.m. Jan. 1, in the Whitefish Mountain Mall, for ages 4-12. Dinner and breakfast, martial arts and games, movie, party favors. Registration by Dec. 29. Call 862-7722.

3 The City of Kalispell Solid Waste Division will not be picking up the 90-gallon containers Jan. 1 due to the New Year's Day holiday. Today's route will be picked up on Jan. 2. Have containers out by 7 a.m.

3 Flathead Jazzercise class 10:30-11:45 a.m. Jan. 1, Central Christian Church, behind Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Refreshments. Free and open to everyone. Call Cathy Cooney, 212-7243.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Jan. 3, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Exercise with Rose Nicholson. Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 48th Winter Carnival "Whitefish Goes to the Movies Premier" 6 p.m. Jan. 6, Great Northern Bar and Grill. Dinner tickets $15, available at Whitefish Chamber of Commerce, Whitefish Credit Union, Great Northern Bar and Grill. Call 862-3501.

3 Columbia Falls Community Choir begins practicing 2-4 p.m. Jan. 7 at Columbia Falls Junior High School. Sign-in and music pick-up 1:30 p.m. Call Ron Bond, 892-5174.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Jan. 8, 141 Interstate Lane, behind JoAnn Fabrics, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Guest speaker is City Manager Bill Shaw. No reservations are required and lunch is available for $9. Call Carol Pike at 892-2072.

3 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 9, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Red Cross certified course in Standard First Aid, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 10 in the administration building boardroom.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m. Jan. 10, Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. International photographer and instructor Nick Fucci will show some of his work and over tips on travel photography. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

3 Tribute dinner for Sheriff Jim Dupont, Jan. 12, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. No-host bar 5:30-6:30 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Sheriff Mike Meehan and Flathead County Commissioner Dale Lauman. Advance tickets required, $30 each; or $240 for table of eight. For reservations, call 751-5050 or 1-800-RED LION. For information call Jan Leddy at 758-5600.

3 Horse Play Therapy, Learning and Healing Through Equines open house 3-6:30 p.m. Jan. 13, Palomino Pastures, 300 N. Somers Road, Kalispell. Raffle, 50/50 pot, refreshments, guest speakers. Call Alisha, 406-253-3761.

3 DREAM Adaptive Ski Program volunteer orientation, 7 p.m. Jan. 16, Whitefish Library board room. Call 862-1817.

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative offers training for current and future substitute teachers 5-8 p.m. Jan. 17, West Valley School basement, 2290 Farm to Market Road, Kalispell. Bring your own dinner if you wish. Register by calling 752-3302.

3 Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 17, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 DREAM Adaptive Ski Program volunteer orientation, 7 p.m. Jan. 18, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 862-1817.

3 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Red Cross certified course in Standard First Aid, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 24, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage First Home Workshop 5:30-6:16 p.m.; followed by Wealth Building Workshop 6:15-7 p.m. Jan. 31, South Field Tower, 1830 Third Ave. E., third floor conference room. Free. Call 756-4090.

3 Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.