SOMERS — Join Jake Bramante from the Flathead Audubon Society for “Waterfowl Wednesdays” from 4-5:30 p.m. through the month of October. You will learn how to identify various waterfowl in our area. The group will meet at the Park and Ride at the corner of U.S. Highway 93 and U.S. Highway 82 every Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m. through the month of October (weather permitting). The Park and Ride is located right next to the split pond near Somers and allows for easy watching of waterfowl. Bring your binoculars and/or a spotting scope if you have one. For more information email: jake@hike734.com or visit the Flathead Audubon website: www.flatheadaudubon.org. The field trip is free and open to the public.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library District hosts Montana Conversation “Me and Martha: Intimate Reflections of Dora DuFran about the Real Life of Calamity Jane” with Mary Jane Bradbury on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. This presentation is free and open to the public. For more information call 406-883-8225.

RONAN — USDA Farm Service Agency and Montana State University are hosting a Farm Bill meeting on Oct. 23 at 1:30 p.m. at the Lake County Community Development Corporation conference room, 407 Main Street SW. The meeting is free and open to the public. Meeting attendees will learn about FSA’s Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs. 

RONAN — Thinking about starting a business? This free class helps you evaluate a business idea and learn about startup costs, market opportunities, financial projections and financing options. Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Lake County Community Development office, 407 Main St. SW. Bring a brown bag lunch and learn how to get your business off to a good start. Register online or call 406-676-5914 to reserve your seat.

POLSON — Come join us for another “Glad To Be Here” night on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 6-8 p.m. at JourneyBe, 101 Seventh Ave. W, to share a slide show. Call 406-883-0110 or email: info@BlueMoonHerbs.com for more information. All welcome, no charge.

POLSON — The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will hold its 49th annual Harvest Dinner of Swedish meatballs, potatoes, gravy, homemade lefse, salad and dessert from 4-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, in the church fellowship hall. The cost of dinner is $10 per adult and $5 per child under 12 years. Call ahead to place take-out orders at 406- 883-5864. Dinners will be available for pickup after 3 p.m. It is the desire of Good Shepherd to keep prices reasonable because this dinner is a mission/outreach of our community so donations are always welcome. Dinner proceeds will benefit Polson’s Senior Citizen Center.

POLSON — Join the Drum and Harvest Feast on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Polson Middle School cafeteria. This is the sixth year of the community Harvest Feast. This year, we are blessed to combine our Drum Feast with our Harvest Feast. We will also have a bonus surprise guest from the EPA to present a national award. Please RSVP to: awilliams@polsonk12.mt.us or call 406-883-6335 x327.

PABLO — "1st Shift, Transitions into Healthcare," is a collaboration between the University of Montana, SKC, St. Luke’s and St. Joe’s. The event will be held at SKC in the Sherry McDonald room from 9:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Join this hands-on, one-day event that explains what entry-level heathcare careers are in high demand and how to start a career. Lunch will be provided, there will be prize drawings and plenty of opportunities to network. Register by Oct. 14 at: wmtahec.org or pick up an application at Polson Job Service. Call 406-243-7956 for more information.

PABLO — 1st Shift, Transitions into Healthcare, is a collaboration between the University of Montana, SKC, St. Luke’s and St. Joe’s. The event will be held at SKC in the Sherry McDonald room from 9:45 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Join this hands-on, one-day event that explains what entry-level heathcare careers are in high demand and how to start a career. Lunch will be provided, there will be prize drawings and plenty of opportunities to network. Register by Oct. 14 at wmtahec.org or pick up an application at Polson Job Service. Call 406-243- 7956 for more information.

RONAN —Thespian Troupe 8746 proudly announces their haunted house fundraiser on Oct. 25 and 26 at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. Entrance at the side door by the playground (there will be signs). From 5-6:45 p.m. there will be a “lights on” haunted house, without jump scares. From 7-10 p.m. there will be the scarier “lights off ” version of the haunted house. Prices are $3 per person for the “lights on” version and $4 per person for the “lights off ” version. Proceeds go to help our acting troupe travel and compete. at the Montana Thespian Festival in February.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their “Sew Day” for the 2020 quilt show on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Ronan at the Terrace Lake Community Church. Be sure to bring a sack lunch. The November block of the month is the easy Hunter Star by the Missouri Star Quilt company with one change. This is a great way to improve your piecing so come join the fun and learn a new skill. Everyone is welcome.

PABLO — Join us on Monday, Oct. 28, for dinner and a movie in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of the prophet-founder and herald of the Bahá’í Faith; a religion whose whole purpose is to bring justice, unity and enduring peace to our lives and to our entire planet. We will also be offering local music and lively discussion. The location is the North Crow Clubhouse, 41000 N. Foothills Dr., Pablo. The time is from 6-9 p.m. Please bring your family and friends for physical, emotional and spiritual nourishment. Everyone is most welcome. For more information call 406-883- 1330.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will hold another Computer Basics Class on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. entitled “Better Safe Than Sorry: Computer Backups and How to Do Them.” We will teach you why you need to do backups to keep your devices safe. This class is free and open to the public.

MOIESE — The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 10 a.m. at the National Bison Range. This meeting is open to the public; all interested public are invited to attend. For more information, call 406-883-2888

RONAN — Microsoft Excel is an essential tool for managing your company’s data. An Excel I workshop will be taught at the Lake County Community Development building, 407 Main Street, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Bring a brown bag lunch or plan for lunch on your own. Excel I is an entry-level workshop. You’ll learn how to: enter and modify data in a worksheet, format worksheets, move and copy data, create formulas, work with ranges, navigate the worksheet, use the fill handle, use time-saving keyboard shortcuts. Space is limited so reserve your seat today. Check out our full workshop schedule and register online or call 406-676-5914.

POLSON — You are invited to join the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting Team for a pumpkin-decorating, craft-making Halloween event at the North Lake County Public Library at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Parents as Teachers Home Visiting Team will join the Wiggle Worms group for this fun event, open to all with young children. For more information, call the Lake County Health Department at 406-883-7288.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Wiggle Worms program will study El Salvador from 3:30-5 p.m.

RONAN — Ronan Family Career and Community Leaders of America would like to announce their Halloween food drive. FCCLA is a club at Ronan High School. This year, members of the club will be trick-or-treating all around Ronan. Instead of candy, we ask for a canned food or non-perishable item. 

After we gather what we have received, we will donate everything to the Bread Basket. Donate if you can, anything helps.

RONAN — Ronan Family Career and Community Leaders of America would like to announce their Halloween food drive. FCCLA is a club at Ronan High School. This year, members of the club will be trick-or-treating all around Ronan. Instead of candy, we ask for a canned food or non-perishable item. After we gather what we have received, we will donate everything to the Bread Basket. Donate if you can, anything helps.

POLSON — On Thursday, Oct. 31, come Trick-or-Treat at North Lake County Public Library. Wear your costume or come as you are. We will be giving out candy until it is gone. 

POLSON — Are you passionate about the Polson community? Do you have an idea that would enhance our town? Come and explore the possibilities in a fun and engaging event facilitated by the University of Montana’s AMRII team. The evening will include a brainstorming session surrounding the topics of community enhancement and innovation. Persons of every age, background, and level of expertise are welcome. We will meet at Glacier Brewing Company on Nov. 1. Brainstorming will begin at 4:30 pm.

All former members of the Montana education community, bus drivers to administrators, teachers to custodians, paraprofessionals to cooks, even school board members, are invited to learn about MREA--the Montana Retired Educators' Association--at a Meet & Greet Friday, November 1, 1-3 p.m. at Fiesta en Jalisco in Polson. Come for a no-host lunch or just to ask questions and discover the benefits they offer. You might be surprised. For more information, contact Karen Richardson at 406-253-7581 or tbark@bresnan.net.

POLSON — Friday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. the North Lake County Public Library’s Friends of the Library will hold a used book sale. Come in to the large meeting room of the library. There will be books of every genre, bargains galore. Fill a bag for $5 or buy the Friends of the Library canvas book bag for $15 and fill it up for free. All proceeds benefit the library’s many programs and projects.

POLSON — Come meet candidate for governor of Montana, Whitney Williams, on Friday, Nov. 1, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Bickford Building, 220 Main Street. Join hosts Co Carew and Joe McConald for wine, cheese and other goodies.

POLSON — An annual fall bazaar and luncheon is being held at the First United Methodist Church, 301 Sixteenth Ave. E, on Friday, Nov. 1. Art, homemade crafts and bake goods will be sold from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be soup, sandwiches and an apple dumpling with ice cream served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds are used for local and church-wide Mission Outreach.

POLSON — Welcome Home Inc. is a new non-profit organization in Polson. They are planning a casual attire benefit dinner to honor local veterans on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 5-7 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn. They are planning on between 100-120 people attending this free event. There will be guest speakers from Sen. Tester's office and Sen. Daines’ office as well as local veterans sharing their stories. Some of our board members will introduce the services we offer free to veterans, gold star members and their families. Our services include a wide range of services from educational, medical and financial to emotional and recreational therapy. There is limited seating available, so RSVP as soon as possible to Jeannie Butler at 406- 890-1405.

POLSON — Classic Country Jammin’ will be held on Sunday, Nov. 3, in the Elks ballroom, on Main Street from 2– 5 p.m. This event will continue to be held on the first Sunday every month. Bring your guitar, banjo, mandolin, auto-harp, fiddle, drum, bass, sax, keyboard, etc., and join us for a few hours of fun. If playing you must bring your own equipment and it’s recommended you bring your own amp. You may also play acoustic. Everyone is welcome to play, sing, dance or just listen. The cover charge is $5 and there is no charge for singers or players. For further information call 406-883-3130.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library continues their forays into Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) principles. This is a come-and-go-as-you need activity for kids of all ages from 3:30-5 p.m.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the Terrace Lake Community Church. You should have your “Easy Hunter Star” done. Be sure to square up your half square triangles to 2 and one-half inches so your block will be 8 and one-half inches. Refreshments will be provided by Terry C., Robyn S., Susan B. and Tereas H. Don’t forget your show-and-tell big or small. Everyone is welcome; you won’t know what you are missing until you check us out. No matter your age, it’s always fun to learn and meet new friends.

POLSON — Join us for the community dance at the Elks on Main Street on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 7-10 p.m. in the ballroom. Music is by Ken’s Country Combo playing a variety of classic country and vintage rock and roll. Snacks provided during break at 8:30 p.m. Elk membership is not required. Cover charge is $5. Come early as Elk members cook up great hamburgers for purchase from 5-7 p.m. prior to our dance. Everyone is welcome.

POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce general meeting luncheon will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at The Red Lion Inn, 209 Ridgewater Dr., from noon-1 p.m. Lunch will be from MacKenzie River Pizza at a cost of $13 each. November’s guest speaker is Polson School Superintendent Rex Weltz. Reservations are not required. These meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information please call the Chamber office at 406- 883-5969 or Polsonchamber.com.

POLSON — A progressive sale where each week’s discounts get bigger while quantities become limited will take place at the North Lake County Public Library. Purchases will be given a five percent discount through Nov. 9. Browse and find the perfect gift for your book lovers. All sale proceeds go towards the purchase of new technology and other items for library patrons.

POLSON — A Zen meditation class is being offered at the YogaHeart Studio’s new location, 209 Ridgewater Drive, on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m. (located in the Red Lion Inn with private entrance to Yogaheart just south of main entrance) The class is presented by Zen Priest Zenku, Jerry Smyers. We are encouraging all to attend to help establish a regular meditation practice for a healthy body and mind. There is no charge for the class. Everyone is wecome. For more details call 847-721-0665.

POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis Club will meet on Thursday, Nov. 7, at the KwaNaqNuk Resort downstairs in the Koostatah room from noon-1 p.m. Please join us to hear Kathy Ross, a landscape/gardener for 30-plus years in Northwest Montana, discuss the need for native insects, birds and the vital role native plants play in their survival. She'll also explore suggestions for landscaping practices and native plants that are not only attractive garden plants but promote biodiversity. All are welcome.

POLSON — You are cordially invited to attend an afternoon tea and coloring in the meeting room at the North Lake County Public Library, 2 First Ave. E On Thursday, Nov. 7, from 2-4 p.m. With the holiday season just around the corner, supplies will be provided to make place cards for a holiday table or a fall note to a friend. Vintage hats are welcome. (One simply can’t color in gloves, however.) See you then.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library will hold their “Movie Day” on Friday, Nov. 8, at 3:45 p.m. Please noted this is a onetime only date change for our usual “First Friday Fun-Movie Day.”

POLSON — On Saturday, Nov. 9, from 1-2:30 p.m. at the North Lake County Library, Gwen Florio of Humanities Montana will present “Five Steps to a Winning Novel.” In judging contests, such as the 2019 Edgar Awards, novelist Gwen Florio read hundreds of books, a process that revealed some very specific things that made a few novels shoot to the top of the list, while other, perfectly well-written books, faded in comparison. This workshop will focus on those key qualities, with specific examples, and advice and techniques on achieving them. Gwen is an award-winning journalist and author. She is the news editor of the Missoulian.

ARLEE — Arlee’s American Legion annual Veterans Day spaghetti dinner will be held on Monday, Nov. 11, from 5-8 p.m. at the Arlee Senior Citizens Center, 34532 Wessinger St. (one block west of the Arlee post office). Dinner is a free-will offering and donations are appreciated. Call 406-726-3798 or 406-531-9176 for more information.

KALISPELL — Dr. Charles van Rees, a naturalist and conservation biologist at the Flathead Lake Biological Station, will be the guest speaker at the Flathead Audubon meeting Monday, Nov. 11, from 7-9 p.m. in the Gateway West community meeting room in Kalispell. He will share the conservation story of ‘Alae ‘Ula, a water bird endemic to the Hawaiian archipelago. Charles will study aquatic invasive species at the FLBS. The program is free and open to the public. Visit the website: www.flatheadaudubon.org.

RONAN — The Flathead Irrigation District’s monthly meeting will be held on Nov. 11, at 1 p.m. upstairs at the Lake County Community Development Center, 407 Main Street.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The library will reopen on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 10 a.m.

POLSON — A progressive sale where each week discounts get bigger while quantities become additionally limited, is being offered at the North Lake County Public Library. Purchases made Nov. 12-16 will receive a 10 percent discount. Browse and find the perfect gift for your book lovers. All sale proceeds go towards the purchase of new technology and other items for library patrons.

ST. IGNATIUS — A potluck dinner will be held at the Leon Hall Community Center on Nov. 13, with a 5:30 p.m. social hour and dinner served at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library’s Wiggle Worms program will study Sri Lanka on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 3:30 p.m.

POLSON — The regular monthly meeting of the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 13, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station No. 1, 25-B Regatta Road. The agenda is available on the Monday prior to meeting.

POLSON/PABLO — “Every Brilliant Thing” is a moving story that is so timely and important. This is a free production that runs for approximately 60-70 minutes. The first performance will be held at the Port Polson Theater at 2 p.m. The second performance will take place at the SKC Arlee/Charlo Theater at 7 p.m. This play is a tribute to the irrepressible resilience inside all of us and the capacity to find delight in the everyday. “Every Brilliant Thing” is a funny, clever, and surprisingly uplifting play about the lengths we go to for those we love.

POLSON — “Birding - Bolivia and Chile” by local bird expert Josh Covill will be Mission Mountain Audubon’s educational program on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. in the North Lake County Public Library's meeting room. Covill and his wife spent five months in South America exploring their passion for birds. Everyone is welcome.

BIG ARM — The West Shore Community Church is hosting their annual Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Big Arm Fire House. There is no charge, although canned food items and donations will be gladly accepted for the food bank in Polson. Everyone is welcome. Call 406-849-5522 for more information.

POLSON — Monday, Nov. 18, is the first day of North Lake County Public Library’s “Food for Fines” program. It runs through Saturday, Nov. 30. You can pay off your library fines by donating food. For each item donated, $2 of fines will be forgiven. Sealed, commercially prepared, nonperishable food items with current expiration dates can be given to the circulation desk. This program does not include fees for lost or damaged items. All donations will go to the Polson Loaves and Fish Food Pantry.

POLSON — A progressive sale where each week discounts get bigger while quantities become additionally limited, is being held at North Lake County Public Library. Purchases made between Nov. 18-23 will receive a 15 percent discount. Browse and find the perfect gift for your book lovers. All sale proceeds go towards the purchase of new technology and other items for library patrons.

POLSON — Providence St. Joseph Medical Center will support the University of Montana Grizzlies and the Montana State Bobcats, Nov. 13-22, with a “Brawl of the Wild” food drive. Grizzly and Bobcat fans are encouraged to bring food items to be placed into a Montana or Montana State collection box located in the hospital main lobby, 6 Thirteenth Ave. E. All food collected will be given to Polson’s Loaves and Fish food pantry.

POLSON — AARP’s Smart Driver Course will be taught at the Polson Area Senior Center from 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19. Call 406-883-4735 for a reservation.

POLSON — On Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. North Lake County Public Library will offer a free computer class entitled, “Avoiding Scams and Shopping Safely Online.” Heather will teach you how to spot and avoid online scams as well as how to shop safely online. This class is free and open to the public.

POLSON — A progressive sale where each week discounts get bigger while quantities become smaller, is being held at North Lake County Public Library. Purchases made between Nov. 25-27 will receive a 20 percent discount. Browse and find the perfect gift. Proceeds go towards the purchase of new technology and other items for library patrons.

POLSON — Join us for the community dance at the Elks on Main St. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 7-10 p.m. The music will be presented by Ken’s Country Combo. They play a variety of country and vintage rock and roll. This is the birthday dance where we provide a cake to celebrate November birthdays. No Elks membership is required. The cover charge is $5. If you are hungry and want a great burger, come early and purchase one cookedup by the Elks. Come and check us out.

RONAN — An Excel II workshop will be taught at the LCCD building, 407 Main Street, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Excel II is an intermediate class for students who have a basic knowledge of Excel. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to: work with lists, work with freeze panes and split panes, use the sort and auto filter functions, use the insert function command to create if functions, use the automatic subtotals and grouping functions, create and work with charts. Space is limited so reserve your seat today. Check out our full workshop schedule and register online or call 406-676-5914.

RONAN — Lake County Democrats are sponsoring a program devoted to the 2020 Census to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 20, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Ronan Senior Citizens Center located at 528 Main Street SW. The decennial census is a count of every person living in the U.S. as of April 1, 2020.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Senior Center will have a Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 20, at 5:30 p.m. and will play bingo following dinner at 6:30 p.m. Bingo cards will be .25 cents a card or 20 cards for $5. Blackout payout will be $50. If you have any further questions, call 406- 745-3396

POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis Club will meet on Thursday, Nov. 21, at the KwaTakNuk Resort downstairs in the Koostatah room from noon-1 p.m. Join us for lunch when our speaker will be Sheriff Don Bell. Bell will update us on his office and then discuss the need for new jail facilities in Lake County. The Commissioners have scheduled a county mail-in ballot for Jan. 28, 2020. All are welcome to attend.

POLSON — The Polson Chamber’s November Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour sponsor is Miracle of America Museum. The event will be held on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 5-7 p.m. at 36094 Memory Lane. The cost is $2. Please come and network with other businesses and meet the SPLASH host. “To serve, support and strengthen our members by enhancing the business climate, promoting our area, and fostering a sense of community.”

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library’s movie night takes place on Friday, Nov. 22, at 6 p.m. Family friendly movies (PG or PG13) are shown at 6 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. Check our website (northlakecountylibrary.org) for movie titles. You must be in the library before 6 p.m. to attend, as the doors lock at 6 p.m. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. Popcorn will be provided. This program is free and open to the public.

POLSON — The public is invited to our next Pachyderm meeting on Friday, November 22nd noon to 1 pm. Rex Weltz, the Polson superintendent of District 23, will be sharing with our community about why the $60 million bond is being proposed to address needs of public schools in Lake County. Snacks and coffee will be served.