Good morning, Kalispell.

Friends of Smith Valley Fire District are hosting a holiday movie night—aimed at raising funds for new ice rescue gear—and inviting families to join the event.

The fundraiser will help update equipment crucial for local safety.

Paper records stolen from Conrad Memorial Cemetery were recovered by Kevin Korn's daughter Michaela Preece after months of disruptions left grave sales in limbo—new sexton Jeff Epperly announced the cemetery will digitize thousands of index cards and resume sales while filing suit against the groundskeepers.

Flathead Valley Community College will host its Honors Student Research Conference on Dec.

5 from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Arts and Technology building in Kalispell, where Honors Program students and undergraduate researchers will present findings via poster sessions from 1 to 2 p.m., oral presentations from 2 to 4 p.m., and an awards ceremony at 4:30 p.m. (the event is free with complimentary food and drinks).

Flathead National Forest now offers Christmas tree permits at its offices and through Recreation.gov—details about cutting areas, dates, and tree types are on the webpage, and fourth graders with an Every Kid Outdoors pass can get a free permit with a $2.50 fee.

Developers Mach LLC and TE Miller were awarded about $8.3M for a new workforce housing complex along the Parkline Trail in Kalispell.

The Outpost at Kalispell at 40 Apple Way will offer one- and two-bedroom units for households earning below 50-60% of the area median income and will break ground in April with completion planned for June 2027 — funding comes from the Montana Housing Tax Credit Program.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Concert

7-9 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Tickets available — Experience the holiday magic with Mannheim Steamroller’s signature sound and stunning multimedia effects.

Banff Mountain Film Festival

7 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Get Tickets — Celebrate the spirit of outdoor adventure through breathtaking films at the Banff Mountain Film Festival.

Handel's Messiah

3-9 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Ticket required — Experience the timeless beauty of Handel’s Messiah performed by the Glacier Symphony Orchestra and Chorale.

Elegant Holiday Dinner Experience

5-9 p.m. — Arts & Technology Building — $225 per person — Celebrate the season with an exquisite à la carte dinner showcasing culinary student artistry.

The Nutcracker Performance

2:00 – 3:30 PM — McClaren Hall, Wachholz College Center — Get Tickets — Experience the magic of live orchestral music with the Glacier Symphony Orchestra and the San Diego Ballet Company.

Christmas Celebration with Wai Mizutani

7-9 p.m. — McClaren Hall, Wachholz College Center — Check for entry fees — Celebrate the Christmas season with music and dance performances from Wai Mizutani and local talents.