POLSON — The Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery, 306 Main Street, begins their new exhibit, “Where Were You Hiding?” This exhibit runs from Sept. 3-Oct. 12. This is a non-juried show, open to all artists. Artistic interpretation of the theme, in any medium, will be accepted. There is a small entry fee for non-Sandpiper member artists. Visit: sandpiperartgallery.com for submission information. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday.

POLSON — For four Tuesdays in October (9, 16, 23, and 30), North Lake County Public Library is offering four learn-to-knit sessions at 2 p.m. in the library atrium. Library volunteer and “Knitter-Extraordinaire,” Linda Kittle will be available to guide you and answer questions in the process as new knitters learn the beginning steps of casting on, garter and purl stitch, increasing and decreasing and binding off. Needles and yarn for practice will be available. The teapot will be on. Guys and gals, young and old, you can do this.

RONAN — On Friday, Oct. 12, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., volunteers are needed to help the Boys and Girls Club build a playground at the new club location (previously Total Home). All skill levels are welcome and needed. Please bring cordless tools, shovels, rakes, etc. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be provided.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Valley Banks Community Scholarship program is sponsoring The Great Pumpkin Drop, an annual event, at the St. Ignatius Airport on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 11 a.m. All proceeds benefit participating high school seniors in Arlee, Mission, Charlo, Ronan, Two Eagle and Polson.

RONAN — The Entertainer Theatre is the site for the second movie of the annual Indigenous film series. Set for 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, Neither Wolf Nor Dog tells of author Christopher Sweeney who recounts his travels with Indian elder Dave Bald Eagle through the heart of Lakota country. Children under 13 should be accompanied by an adult.

RONAN — The Lake County Republican Central Committee and the Republican Women’s Club invite supporters to the annual Lincoln-Reagan dinner to be held Oct. 14 from 1-4 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center. Keynote speaker for evening will be Greg Gianforte and a silent auction will follow. Tickets cost $25 and include a harvest buffet meal by Vista Linda. For ticket information call Michel Delgado 406-370-8913. 

KALISPELL — Join Leslie Kehoe and Bob Lee on Sunday, Oct. 14, at 8 a.m. for a great day of birding around Ninepipes and other bird abundant areas of the Mission Valley. It is a wonderful time to see raptors on the move and perhaps winter residents arriving. Depending on the weather, it will be interesting to see who lingers this time of year in this superb birding area. Meet at the White Oak Park’N’Ride on Highway 93 south of Kalispell at 8 a.m. The group will be out most of the day, so bring optics, appropriate clothing and lunch/snacks. To sign up or for more information email: rml3@centurytel.net or call 406-270-0371. Carpooling is encouraged. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Flathead Audubon website: www.flatheadaudubon.org.

ST. IGNATIUS — Mission Valley United Methodist Church, (top of Post Creek Hill), will hold a Mission Fair on Sunday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m. with speakers sharing experiences on Mission trips. At 11 a.m. there will be a brunch followed with an opportunity to visit with representatives from many local organizations sharing the services they provide in our communities and how we may help them. Everyone is welcome.

RONAN — The Ronan Library District will be open on this third Tuesday of the month of October. The library is generally closed for staff work days on the third Tuesday of the month.

POLSON — On Wednesday, Oct. 17, from 6-8 p.m., the Polson Chamber of Commerce will host a candidate meet and greet at the North Lake County Public Library meeting room. Candidates vying for Lake County Commissioner, District 20 District Court Judge, House District 93 and House District 12 will be on hand. Refreshments will be served.

POLSON — Please join us for the community dance at the Elks on Main Street on Wednesday, Oct. 17, from 7-10 p.m. in the Elks’ ballroom. We provide snacks during break at 8:30 p.m. Music is by Ken’s Country Combo band and they play a variety of vintage country and rock and roll. Everyone is welcome. No Elks membership is required. Cover charge for the evening is $5. Come and check us out.

RONAN — Flathead Irrigation District invites you to an information meeting on Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ronan Middle School Performing Arts Center. Speakers will be Anna Stradley, senior water master for water court, Ethan Mace, surface water hydrologist for DNRC and Donny Boyd, county commissioner from Klamath Falls. They will share what happens to your community when you lose your water.

POLSON — Come to the North Lake County Library on Thursday, Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. for a presentation on geocaching by Stephanie Nordberg of the Polson Geocachers. This will be followed by a chance to try out a geocaching application and start your own geocaching quest.

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association welcomes you to a potluck dinner at the historic Big Arm School on Friday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. Bring a favorite dish to share with your neighbors. Our presentation this evening will be about “Freshwater Lakes in Antarctic,” by Dr. Shawn Devlin, a scientist from the Yellow Bay Biological Station. His presentation will begin at 7 p.m. We are looking forward to a delicious dinner and an informative presentation. Come join us.

ARLEE - Killdeer Artisans Guild will hold a holiday show with a "Fall Harvest" theme on Saturday, Oct. 20, from noon-2 p.m. at the Hangin' Art Gallery, Highway 93 N. For more information about the show email: 57pogeno@gmail.com or call 406-745-3001. For information or directions to Hangin' Art Gallery call 406-726-5005. Come check out this surprising local gallery, meet the artists and enjoy an afternoon of conversation. Expect a variety of work - including drawings, paintings, pastels, collage, photographs, mixed media, weavings and quilts - as well as ceramics, sculpture, and smaller hand-crafted items. Look also for smaller, affordable holiday gifts.

POLSON - Please join in celebrating all the beautiful colors of fall with amazing art. Takes Horse Gallery, 49487 Highway 93, is hosting their second annual "Art in Autumn" reception from 5-8 p.m. There will be live flute music by Native Amrican flute artist Troy DeRoche and light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 406-224-4943.

BIGFORK — Montana State Parks will host the inaugural Fall Fest at Flathead Lake State Park – Wayfarers Unit on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 11 am.-2 p.m. Join us for the first Fall Fest. There will be a 3K Fun Run around the park, followed by a costume contest for kids, dogs, and adults. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes and bring leashed dogs on the run. Registration for the Fun Run begins at 10:30 a.m. The entire event is free and family- friendly. Bring your best Halloween spirit and a smile. For more information go to: http://stateparks.mt.gov/ wayfarers.

RONAN - Let the party begin. "Lights Under the Big Sky" will begin decorating the Lake County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Please come join the fun. For information call 406-644-2863 or you can find us on Facebook under MVLightsUndertheBigSkyl

POLSON - Please join us for a Zumba-thon fundraiser to benefit Life Savers Animal Rescue on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 12:30 till 3 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 512 Main Street. Let's dance, have fun and contribute to a worthy cause. Shop with vendors, bid in the silent auction, plus there will be drawings for free prizes throughout the event. Buy tickets at the door: adults - $5 and children under 12 are free.

RONAN — The Entertainer Theatre is the site for the annual Indigenous film series. Set for 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21, the film ‘Idaho’s Forgotten War’ profiles the courage and faith of 67 Idaho Kootenai people and the extraordinary Kootenai woman, Amy Trice, who declared war on the United States government in 1974 to save her people.

RONAN - A retirement workshop for all local teachers and public employees will be hosted by the Ronan-Pablo Education Association. This TRS and PERS workshop is for those interested in learning more about retirment. Please join us on Oct. 23 from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Ronan Schools' Performing Arts Center.

POLSON - A Northwest Montana AARP Driver Safety Class, "Smart Driver Course," will be held on Oct. 23, at the Polson Senior Center from 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. Please call 406-883-4735 for a reservation.

POLSON — Register now for a free grant writing workshop for small museums and non-profit organizations sponsored by the Montana History Foundation. The workshop will be held Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m-2 p.m. at the North Lake County Library. Lunch is provided but space is limited to 15 attendees. Call 406-883-8225 for more information.

POLSON - The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 406 Fourth Ave. E, will hold its 48th annual Harvest Dinner of Swedish meatballs, potatoes, gravy, homemade lefse, salad and dessert from 4-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, in the church fellowship hall. Dinner is $10 per adult, $5 per child under 12 years. Call ahead to place take-out orders at 406-883-5864, which is available for pick up after 3 p.m. Dinner proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County.

ARLEE - The Food Sovereignty Committee and The Family Dinner Project are thrilled to invite you and your family to a free community dinner at the Arlee School cafeteria on Oct. 25 from 5-7 p.m. This event is open to any and all families in the Jocko Valley. At the community dinner, families can get hands-on time in the kitchen making a family meal. While we wait for the food, we'll enjoy some fun games and conversation. We are looking forward to this event and we hope you are, too. If you have any questions, please call 406-531-7975.

POLSON — A concert will be held on Oct. 25 in the Polson High School auditorium and is for both Polson Middle School and Polson High School. The middle school concert begins at 6 p.m. and the high school concert begins at 7:30 p.m. The choirs are hosting a food drive and donations are appreciated but not expected.

POLSON — “Free Night at the Museum” takes place on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Miracle of America Museum, 36094 Memory Lane. The evenings begin at 6:30 p.m. and are free and family-friendly. On Thursday, Oct. 25, the 1926 silent film, partially filmed in Hardin, Montana depicts Rex, “The Devil Horse.” There are enough captions to follow the story line and the movie is 90 minutes long.