Drum Circle at the Western Montana Musicians Co-op The Red Poppy Building 1 Eisenhower St Ronan 7pm - 9 pm Hosted by Doug Ruhman Open to all drummers, percussionists, and lovers of rhythm. Come join in on some beats. All percussion is welcome, including hand drums, kit players, etc. Several drums will be available on site, but feel free to bring your own! We are a member-based, member-funded cooperative. The Drum Circle is free, however, for non-members donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated! For more information: 406-290-3549 goatpeakranch@gmail.com

POLSON — Chamber SPLASH will be held at St. Luke South Shore Clinic at 5 p.m.

RONAN —  Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main St. SW, is offering a free workshop on QuickBooks Desktop Basic Level I on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 

Go to: https://lccdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/710 to register.

 POLSON — Chamber SPLASH will be held at St. Luke South Shore Clinic at 5 p.m.

POLSON — Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. at the North Lake County Public Library Story Time takes place. Join us to read books, make crafts and play games with your little ones! 

This program is geared for Kindergarten readiness ages 3-5, but everyone is welcome. 

The theme for Oct. 20 is bats.

COLUMBIA FALLS — On Saturday, Oct. 22, from 1–4 p.m. at Backslope Brewing in Columbia Falls, the Flathead Valley chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is hosting: “Earth Day: Election Edition”. Our goal for “Earth Day: Election Edition” is for attendees to learn about climate concerns, climate-forward solutions and the stated positions of your Montana candidates so voters can cast an informed ballot on Nov. 8. The public is invited to join this free educational event. Forward Montana will assist the public with voter registration and attendees will have the opportunity to plan how they will vote on Nov. 8. Printed climate positions of current candidates will be available and Dr. Annie Bukacek, John Repke, John Lamb, Monica Tranel and Ryan Zinke have been invited to attend and mix with voters. Along with Citizen’s Climate Lobby, several other organizations will be on hand to discuss climate solutions they are promoting.

ARLEE — The Arlee CDC is sponsoring a free cooking class on Oct. 23 from 3-5 p.m. at the Arlee Indian Senior Center.  Reserve your seat call 406-726-5550 or email: info@arleecdc.org. 

POLSON — Join us at 9:15 a.m. at the North Lake County Public Library. Mother Goose is geared toward ages 0 to 3, but all are welcome.  

We encourage parents & caregivers to participate with their children for this early learning time. The doors open at 9 a.m.

POLSON — On Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. the North Lake County Public library will offer “Meet the Library’s Apps.”  The course will introduce you to the library’s collection of websites and apps providing e-books, audiobooks, magazines and more. Technology Librarian Sierra Ross will introduce you to seven unique digital resources and how to access them on your devices. Whether you’ve dabbled in the apps before or don’t know where to begin, this program will help you explore new ways to take the library home and on the go. 

RONAN — The Flathead Irrigation District will hold their October monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 1 p.m. at Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main Street SW. We meet upstairs and an elevator is provided. 

Jazz Jam Night School will be held at Western Montana Musicians Co-op, Red Poppy Building 1 Eisenhower St. in Ronan. Lee Whalen is back for Night School. Time to jazz things up. The deets: "Night School" Jazz Jam at the Red Poppy on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 8 p.m. - ? Bring your Real Books [1] or photocopied lead sheets (consider bringing 3x to share around), and let's put some glide in your stride, some swang in your thang, and a hep in your step at the first (potentially 'only,' depending on interest, lol) jam dedicated to jazz music at the Red Poppy. Whether you’re a musician, performer, poet, comedian or just love live music, the Western Montana Musicians Co-op is for you. Always free but donations are most appreciated.

POLSON — Come read with Riley (a registered therapy dog) for 15 minutes on Wednesdays, from 3-4 p.m.  Registration is required. Bring your favorite book, or pick one from the shelves.  Sign up for your time slot; call us at 406-883-8225.

POLSON —  The Lake County Public Library will host an AARP Smart Driver Course on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 1-5 p.m. The library is pleased to be partnering with AARP to present this course. There are fees for the class materials. Pete Ridge will be teaching this class. This course will bring you up to speed with the latest driving strategies, auto safety features, as well as new State and local traffic laws. This class is designed for drivers 50+, but all drivers are welcome. Upon completion, you may be eligible to receive an auto insurance discount. Registration is required. Please contact the library to save your spot. Call us at 406-883-8225. 

POLSON — Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. at the North Lake County Public Library Story Time takes place. Join us to read books, make crafts and play games with your little ones! This program is geared for Kindergarten readiness ages 3-5, but everyone is welcome. The theme for Oct. 27 is Halloween.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will hold an evening family program on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Stephanie Gillin, a Wildlife Biologist with the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes will be here to teach us all about bats. Come in all week to help us celebrate bat. Coloring pages and special displays will be out for your enjoyment.

RONAN —  Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main St. SW, is offering a free workshop on Microsoft Excel Level 1 on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Go to: https://lccdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/71 to register.

RONAN — Every Thursday, from 11 a.m.-noon, the Ronan Library holds a reading program. Each program is geared toward the developmental needs of children 3-6 years old. The weekly program offers interactive readings, activities, and guided crafts for children. If needed, we are ready to modify the program for younger and older children or if you have a group of five or more children. Call the Ronan Library at 406-676-3682, for more information.

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Center will begin hosting special events on “Fourth Fridays” starting on Oct. 28. Each Fourth Friday will have a unique theme and will feature displays by local artists, snacks, music and family-friendly fun. The Oct. 28 event will have a Halloween theme with special prizes for costumes ranging in age groups from kids to “too old for this but dressed up anyway.” In addition to the latest art exhibit, the event will also feature tricks and treats, snacks, cider, music, a photo booth and more. Everyone is welcome to attend Fourth Friday on Oct. 28, from 5-7 p.m. at the Arlee CDC building, formerly the Hangin’ Art Gallery, at 92555 US Hwy. 93 in Arlee.  

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Center will be hosting “Fourth Fridays” every other month starting on Oct. 28. The October event will have a Halloween theme with prizes for costumes, an art display, tricks and treats, snacks, cider, music, a photo booth and more. Everyone is welcome to attend Fourth Friday on Oct. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Arlee CDC building, 92555 US Highway 93. 

POLSON — Come join in the fun at the Lake County Democrats Pre-Election Party on Friday, Oct. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Glacier Brewery,10th Avenue Polson. Candidates will be On Tap. Music by the Late Bloomers. Ham sandwiches provided. Bring a dish to share.

POLSON — Grab your friends for an adult evening of shopping, food, drinks, and deals on Friday, Oct. 28, from 4-8 p.m. Do you like to shop and support all that is local? Would you like some treats and no tricks? Mark your calendars to come downtown for Ladies Night Out. Costumes highly encouraged.Participating businesses will have a $5 Savings Pass available for pick up a few weeks before the event. You can use it at the participating businesses to get $5 off your purchase of $25 or more. The pass is free, but we only have a limited supply available, so hit up those shops soon to claim yours in time! (they will be available soon). The final details are being worked out for the Costume Contest, but you will not want to miss it!

POLSON — Grab your gals for an evening of shopping, food, drinks and deals in downtown Polson this Friday, Oct. 28 from 4-8 p.m. Costumes encouraged!

RONAN — Support Mission Valley Animal Shelter at their fundraiser held on Friday, Oct. 28, at the Ronan Community Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. for cocktails. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. We have an amazing Chef lined up for our event who will be make Prime Rib with some awesome side dishes (spinach salad with sundried tomatoes, apples, feta cheese with a poppy seed vinaigrette, mascarpone mashed potatoes, Hon Cot Verts with blistered cherry tomatoes and rolls.) We will also have a vegetarian option of stuffed spaghetti squash. We have an equally amazing Pastry Chef lined up for the desserts. We have an AMAZING Chef lined up for our event who will be making Prime Rib with some awesome side dishes (spinach salad with sundried tomatoes, apples, feta cheese with a poppy seed vinaigrette, mascarpone mashed potatoes, Hon Cot Verts with blistered cherry tomatoes and rolls.) We will also have a vegetarian option of stuffed spaghetti squash. We have an equally amazing Pastry Chef lined up for the desserts. The evening includes a silent and live auction complete with door prizes. Tickets are available at the Animal Shelter, 36251 N. Reservoir Rd. in Polson or Seconds 2-Go Thrift Store, 51110 US-93 in Polson.

Halloween Monster Jam 2022 at the Western Montana Musicians Co-op, 1 Eisenhower St SW in Ronan. All are welcome. $5 suggested donation for non-members. WMMC members - free! All spooky friends and fiends are invited. Come join us and jam the night away on stage with old and new friends on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 7 p.m. until ...? Dress up like your favorite musician or spooky creature ... whatever spirit moves you. Hosted by Deadly Doug R.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Valley United Methodist Church at the top of Post Creek Hill on U.S. Highway 93 will host a Harvest Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 29. They will serve ham, mashed potatoes with gravy, squash, green beans, dinner, and homemade pies. All they ask is a donation, which will be spent on a community service.

POLSON — Sign up to serve or host a “trunk” at the New Life Church Trunk or Treat, held from Oct. 29, from 4-6 p.m. Candy donations are now being accepted.

POLSON — Halloween Horror Film Festival at Good Coffee Roasting Company Sunday, Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. GCRC is located at 214 Main Street. The event is free to the public. There will be 10 short, international films that are primarily psychological thrillers. PG-13, adult themed.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library is your Literary Trick or Treat Stop. Come to the library anytime during open hours of 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31, to share your costume and get a treat. Library staff will be ready with costumes and candy. All ages welcome. Happy Halloween! 

POLSON — It’s Festival time! Festival of Trees that is. This will be the Festivals 22nd year in Polson. Mark your calendar for Saturday, Dec. 3. The Festival generates funds for the Mission Valley Youth Foundation. This allows us the opportunity to serve a greater number of youth based organizations, programs and charities in the Mission Valley. The Mission Valley Youth Foundation solicits applications from youth based non-profit programs within the Mission Valley. If you are a youth based non-profit entity and would like to request funding, you can pick up an application form from one of our board members or submit an email to: mvyouthfoundation@gmail.com. Please include your mission statement and a short description detailing your monetary request. Mission Valley Youth Foundation would also like the community to reach out to us with your suggestions of youth organizations that you’d like to see supported. The deadline for submission is Oct. 31, 2022. Thank you for your continued support of the Festival of Trees and Mission Valley Youth Foundation.

                                                                                                                        Mission Valley Youth Foundation Board members are: Brooke Ingram, Jamie Buhr, Roxanne Duckworth, Linda Fisher, Laura Burland, Trudy Pedersen,  and Brittany Cathey

ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Valley United Methodist Church at the top of Post Creek Hill on U.S. Highway 93 will hold a Trunk or Treat event on Monday, Oct. 31, from 4-7 p.m. All goblins are welcome to come check out the goodies that will be available. We will also welcome anyone that wants to participate.

RONAN — Every Thursday, from 11 a.m.-noon, the Ronan Library holds a reading program geared toward the developmental needs of children 3-6 years old. The weekly program offers interactive readings, activities, and guided crafts for children. Call the Ronan Library at 406-676-3682, for more information.