Saturday, October 1
PBC announces ‘Decorate the Bench Competition’
POLSON — Celebrate fall with the downtown “Decorate the Bench Competition.” Choose a bench at Navigator Travel between Sept. 26-Oct.7. The public votes Oct.15-21 with winners announced at our “Downtown Open House” on Oct. 22. The first place prize is $200 in PBC-dollars; the second place prize is $100 in PBC-dollars; and third place is $80 in PBC-dollars. This is another event brought to you by the Polson Business Community. If you have questions, call Jackie at 406-883-5800 or Evonne at 406-883-5222.
Saturday, October 1
Hunters' education class begins
RONAN - Westland Seed is offering a "Hunters' Education" class beginning Sept. 27 and ending Oct. 1. For more information call 406-676-4100 and ask for Sharon.
Bronze sculptures shown at Ninepipes
CHARLO — Saturday, Oct. 1, is “First Saturday” at Ninepipes’ Museum and featured artist is Maryann Eikens, a bronze sculptor. Eikens will exhibit her miniature to 20-inch high bronzes, with Montana wildlife as her frequent subject matter. The public is invited to stop by and meet the artist from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Light refreshments will be available. Call 406- 644-3435, for more information.
Celebrate fall with museum fun
CHARLO — Fall is right around the corner, and to celebrate, the Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana is throwing a party. The second annual Chili, Brew and Blues party will be on Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Leon Community Clubhouse. Homemade chili will be served from 5-7 p.m. ($15 dinner and music) and live music with Max Hay follows at 7-9 p.m. ($10 music only). Special raffle baskets will be available, as well as a live auction of two paintings by Olivia Olsen and Juanita Small Salmon. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Call 406-644-3435 for more details.
Guild founders to display art
ARLEE — Killdeer Artisans Guild will feature founding members husband and wife, Jerry and Janet McGahan at their fall-winter show. Husband and wife, Jerry and Janet draw their inspiration from the Montana landscape, family and their travels abroad. The show is described as a “remarkable collection of their tender and thoughtful portrayals of what moves and inspires them.” The opening reception is Saturday, Oct. 1, from noon-2 p.m. at Hangin’ Art Gallery and Café in Arlee. A question and answer session begins at 12:30 p.m. followed by a raffle of the original painting by Jim Boot, “Partly Cloudy and a Chance of Bull.”
Harsell to play Americana music
HOT SPRINGS — On Saturday, Oct 1, Andrea Harsell will play Americana music from 8-10 p.m. at the Symes Hotel.
Journey Be opens used book, furniture store
POLSON — Journey Be will open “Pretty Good Books,” 101 Seventh Ave. W, with a sale on Oct. 1. Journey Be opened the used books and furniture store to address homelessness issues in the area. The Grand Opening sale is from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information call 406-883-5160 or 406-871-1109.
Luau to raise funds for memorial ranch
The Valley Club is holding a luau and traditional pig roast on Saturday, Oct. 1 starting at 3 p.m. to raise money and awareness for the Kathy Coffman Memorial Ranch, a Safe Place for All.
The event includes a silent auction from 3-7 p.m. followed by live music by Highway 93.
To donate items for the silent auction, or to learn more about the ranch, contact Amber, Trista or Alex at the Valley Club in Ronan.