December 2025 Newsletter

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Next General Membership Meeting

February 18, 2026

7pm (Doors open at 6pm)

The Community Room - 2510 Hwy 2 E, Kalispell

Meeting Schedule 2026

  • February 18, 2026
  • April 15, 2026
  • September 16, 2026
  • November 18, 2026

Other Upcoming Local Events

12/13 & 12/14 - Merry & Bright Vendor Market - Flathead County Fairgrounds

12/13 - Holiday Market & Craft Fair - Bridge Church, Polson

12/20 & 12/21 Reindeer Dash Craft and Vendor Market - Flathead County Fairgrounds

12/20 & 12/21 - Holiday Stroll n Shop - Kalispell Center Mall

Save the Date - Upcoming ACF Events

  • 3/28/26 Spring Cleaning Art/Craft Supply Market
  • 5/15-5/17/26 Summer Show
  • 11/27-11/29/26 Christmas Show

“Christmas isn‘t a season. It’s a feeling” - - Edna Ferber

Big Thank You to ACF’s Show Committee!

A big thank you to our Show committee for all their hard work making the Christmas Show Shine!!!

More Appreciation

A big thank you to Lindsay Mena for her many years of service on our ACF Board. We will miss her excellent leadership!

Did you Know that ACF has a Blog?

Check out our most recent blog posts:

https://acfmt.org/blogs/members-blog-vendor-tips-tricks

  • AI in Handmade works by Lindsay Mena
  • What “Handmade” means in 2026 by Lindsay Mena
  • Use of Purchased Digital Files in Handmade Work by Lindsay Mena
  • Presentation is Everything’ by Christine Dannic
  • What to do if you’re Stuck by Karen Elkan
  • Guide to Pyrgraphy by Donna Freebury
  • Welding by Donna Freebury
  • Christmas Day by Donna Freebury
  • How to Roast the Perfect Turkey by Donna Freebury

Member Credits

Looking for ways to earn Credits in 2026?

  • Write a blog post
  • Write a newsletter Article
  • Put together content for a mini meeting
  • Donate items
  • Volunteer at an event

Don’t forget to fill out your Christmas Show Vendor Survey

Go to - https://airtable.com/appLSzALR6L9bJdV2/pagt9ZSD0osMZ5v0F/form

2026 Membership Renewal

This form is for renewal of a Single Membership for the calendar year 2026 - - $25.00. You must have been a registered member of ACF for the year 2025 to be eligible to use this form.

A single membership fee entitles you to one vote on organization issues, motions and elections; a profile page on the ACF website, invitation to the annual picnic, and receipt of ACF’s monthly newsletters. Additional benefits are available based on your level of participation within the organization. Limit is 2 people per membership. Members are encouraged to attend General Meetings and to actively participate in organization activities and discussions. Membership fees are non-refundable. See ACF Handbook for more information.

We’ve gone paperless - Digital renewal forms can be found HERE - https://airtable.com/appzX0cJsqvgRWslX/pagT7QZjcMdy0HhvZ/form

Printed / Paper forms are available upon request

Deadline to renew your membership is February 28, 2026.

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