POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery, 306 Main Street, Polson, presents “Making It Up as I Go.” This exhibit will definitely capture your imagination. It features artists Nancy Miler (painter), Donna Winn (3D mixed media), Nancy Zadra (impressionist/ abstract painter), Gerald Garcelone (woodwork), Susan Evans (3D mixed media), Carol Rae (jewelry), and Sue Ball (lino-prints). The exhibit will run from Sept. 4 until Oct. 13. Artists reception for this exhibit is on Sept. 8 from 5-7 p.m. at the Gallery.

POLSON — Takes Horse Gallery, 49487 US Highway 93, is proud to present “Art in Autumn,” an exhibition featuring the work of renowned artist John Gawne. A member of the CM Russell Museum’s elite Skull Society, John Gawne’s paintings of the western landscape and Native Americans are shown in some of the most prestigious galleries in the country. This is a unique opportunity see his work, as well as paintings by some of Montana’s and the Northwest’s best artists: John Gawne, David Dragonfly, DG House, Tabby Ivy, John Pepion, Rachel Warner and Shannon Webster. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Oct. 6, from 4-8 p.m. The exhibition will run from Oct. 6-Nov. 11.

POLSON — “Water and microbes: The tiny engines that keep the world habitable” by Dr. Matthew Church will be Mission Mountain Audubon’s next program on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. in the Polson Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome. Matt’s talk will explore how we study aquatic microbes and describe some of what we’ve learned about the roles of these tiny organisms in controlling ecosystem health. Dr. Matthew Church is a professor of aquatic microbial ecology at the University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station.

POLSON — The Lake County School Transportation Committee will meet on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 10:30 a.m. in room #317 of the Lake County Courthouse. Adjustments needed in school bus routes will be discussed. Guests are welcome. For further information, call 406- 883-7262.

POLSON — The Thrivent Member Network - Northwest and MontanaPBS Kids Club invite you to attend a special art experience for children of all ages, “The Charlie Challenge.” Join us for an hour-long Charlie Russell themed children’s painting activity on Oct. 13 at Mission Valley Christian Academy at 7 p.m. This event is designed for ages 5 - 12 years but all are welcome. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Free tickets, (required for counting attendees), can be obtained at: eventbrite.com/e/37286806843. Call 406-214-2096 for more information.

POLSON —The October Friendship Table Dinner is on Oct. 13 from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

POLSON — The Lake County Pachyderm Club will meet on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, at the Polson Rural Fire Dept. building on Regatta Road. Social time is from 11:30 a.m.-noon when the business meeting begins. Guest speaker will be House District 11 Representative Greg Hertz. He will give an update on Montana’s current budget crisis. Everyone interested in hearing about the issue, from the perspective of a member of the HR Taxation Committee, is cordially invited to attend.

POLSON — The Polson High School Pirates Football team will have a game against Browning on Friday, Oct. 13, at the High School Sports Complex, 1712 Second Street West, at 7 p.m. For more information call 406-883-6351 or visit http://www.polson.k12.mt.us/phs.

POLSON – The City of Polson Parks and Recreation would like to invite the community to come celebrate the completion of the first phase of new pickleball courts on Friday, Oct. 13, at 4 p.m. at the site of the new courts located by O’Malley Park. For more information call 406-249-5121.

POLSON — High school soccer teams will compete in the first round of playoffs on Oct. 14 with place and time TBA. For more information call 406-883-6351.

HOT SPRINGS — A fundraiser for the Preston Hot Springs Town-County Library will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14. Called “Linda’s Cookin’ and Yard Sale,” this event will serve a breakfast of pancakes, eggs, ham, biscuits and gravy and more from 8-11 a.m. and Indian Tacos with fry bread, chili, cheese etc. from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Adult meals are $6 and kids under five are free. The yard sale is from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. All events take place at the Tribal Nutrition Center and all proceeds go to the library.

RONAN — On Oct. 15 the free movie “The Doe Boy” will be shown at The Entertainer Cinema at 1 p.m. It is a film about a teenage hemophiliac who is of mixed blood in a Tribe where blood quantum is very important. The discussion leader is Shirley Trahan.

POLSON — Dance to the music of Ken’s Country Combo at the Elk’s Club on Main Street on the first and third Wednesday of every month. Come and listen or dance from 7-10 p.m. We need more dancers. Snacks at 8:30 p.m.

POLSON — This month’s Resource Roundtable will be SAFE Harbor’s Annual Honoring Ceremony for community members who have stepped forth to help break the cycle of violence. As part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, SAFE Harbor takes nominees from the community for “hometown heroes” who went beyond the call of duty in the last year. Join us for lunch and to recognize some wonderful citizens on Oct. 18 at noon in the Lake County Health Department Conference Room. Your RSVP will help us in planning for the meal.

PABLO — D’Arcy McNickle Library, at Salish Kootenai College will hold Craft Café on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 6:30 p.m. Open to all crafters at every level of experience. Come enjoy the company while working on your project, start a new one, get new inspirations, or learn a new craft. This month we are learning how to crochet a scarf for fall.

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will be on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 5-7 p.m. and held at Valley Glass, 109 Ridgewater Dr., with both Valley Glass and Country Pasta hosting. For more information, call 406-883-5969. See you there.

POLSON — A German dinner complete with roulade, spaetzli, red cabbage, salad and plum cake will be served at the Elks on Friday, Oct. 20, at 6 p.m. The price is $15 and you are asked to purchase tickets in advance at the Elk Lodge, 512 Main St. Call 406-883-1695 for more information.

POLSON – The Montecahto Club’s ladies are having a Holiday/Christmas Sale at their historic east shore clubhouse on Friday, Oct. 20, and Saturday, Oct. 21, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. The non-profit club will sell high quality, lightly used Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas items. They’ll also be serving soup. Come check it out and get in the holiday mood. The Montecahto clubhouse is located along Highway 35, at mile marker 6, across the road and up the hill from the Finley Point Grill. See you there.

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth St. E, will hold their annual yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

RONAN — “Hunt for the Wilderpeople,” (a film from New Zealand about a child no one wants and his reluctant foster parent), will be shown on Oct. 22 at The Entertainer Cinema at 1 p.m. The discussion leader is Catherine Baylor.

PABLO — Please join us on Sunday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Baha’u’llah, Founder of the Baha’i Faith, whose inspired teachings are empowering millions of diverse people around the world to create just, joyful, and healthful communities. The program will include music, prayer, and a short film about Baha’u’llah’s remarkable life, followed by activities for adults and children, and a social time for discussing how we can bring more peace and unity into our own hearts, our families, and our communities. Refreshments will be provided. Everyone is most welcome. Please bring your family and friends. The location is at the Salish Kootenai College, Johnny Arlee/Victor Charlo Theater building, in Pablo. For more information, call 406-872-2222.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library, 2 First Ave. E, will host a free technology class on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. in the library meeting room. Specialist Heather Miles will present a session called “Absolute Computer Basics: Software.” The class will answer such questions as: What is software? How do you download and upload? Attendees are welcome to bring their own laptops or tablets to follow along. Registration is required. Refreshments will be served. For more information or to sign up, stop by the circulation desk or call the library at 406- 883-8225.

POLSON — Democracy works best when informed citizens join together and take an active role in their government. Mission Valley Rises: Democracy Engaged is a group that works on the principle that our communities are stronger than politics. On Tuesday, Oct. 24, from 6-8 p.m., at the Polson Library community room, Heather O’Loughlin, of the Montana Budget and Policy Center, will speak about the State Budget Cuts – Impact on Lake County Residents. This first conversation comes under the broad title of Community Health and Healing Forum. All people interested in these issues are welcome. People may contact us at: 57pogeno@ gmail.com.

POLSON —A Zen Meditation Class is being offered at the YogaHeart Studio, 314 Main St., on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. by Zen Priest Zenku, Jerry Smyers. There is no charge for the class. Everyone is welcome. For more details call 406-847-721-0665.