Saturday, October 3
Sandpiper Gallery introduces "Fire Within Us", Aug. 24-Oct. 3
POLSON –– The Sandpiper Gallery presents the “Fire Within Us” from Aug. 24-Oct. 3. This exhibit features artists Susan Evans (mobiles and calligraphy), Joe Girsch (photography), Jane Goffe (photography), Brigitte Howard (mixed media textiles), Karla Martinsen (2D and 3D paintings), and Rachel Phelps (grass weaving).
Saturday, October 3
Arlee CDC holds two-day fall festival
ARLEE – Arlee’s Community Development Corporation invites you to their second annual fall festival on Oct. 2-3 in downtown Arlee.
Join us for two days of fun and celebration including an extended Farmers Market on Friday, Oct. 2, with games and events for children, families and adults. Enjoy food prepared and served by the Arlee Community Development Corporation to benefit community programs. Vendors can call Roy Mills, Market Manager, at 406-241-1390. For more information, call 406-726-5550 or visit our website at www.arleecdc.org.
Come see pumpkins weighed
POLSON — On Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in Murdoch’s parking lot the annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off will take place. There will be 25-cent hamburgers and sodas for sale with all proceeds going to Mission Valley Mariners Baseball. The first annual Ranch Hand Competition (a timed obstacle course) will take place, as well as free knife sharpening and a drawing for a Traeger Pellet grill (value $700). There will also be kids' activities from the Boys and Girls Club. Come see if the pumpkin weight record gets broken.
Grammy winner to entertain
POLSON — Two-time Grammy winner Billy Peterson from “Minnesota’s First Family of Music,” will performing a special concert at the Finley Point Grill on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 7-10 p.m. Admission is free; call 406-887-2020, for reservations. Preferred seating will be provided for Sisel Convention attendees. Call Barb Grinde at 406 253-1176, for more information.
New art works shown at Hangin’ Art Gallery
ARLEE – Killdeer will present new works from Montana artists, for the fall/winter/holiday show with an opening reception on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 2-4 p.m., at Hangin’ Art Gallery and Café in Arlee.
This season’s show contains the usual variety of painting, photography, weaving, and ceramics and will last through January. Refreshments will be provided. Visit the Killdeer website at: killdeerartisans.com.
Monday, October 5
Flu vaccines given
RONAN — Lake County Public Health will be giving flu vaccinations at the Ronan Senior Center from 1-2:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5. The cost is $30. Seniors are asked to please bring their Medicare/‘Part B’ coverage cards.
Uninsured women get free mammograms
POLSON — Providence St. Joseph Medical Center will hold their fourth annual Pinkalicious Ladies Night Out event on Monday, Oct. 5, from 4-7 p.m., at St. Joe’s Hospital. Call 406-883-8402 to reserve a spot for a free mammogram for uninsured women.
Tuesday, October 6
Horsemen to hold membership drive
RONAN — On Tuesday, Oct. 6, Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their October general meeting and annual membership drive at the VFW Hall in Ronan. A potluck begins at 6 p.m. followed by a presentation on backcountry first aid by Dr. Righetti, a physician and an avid outdoorsman.
Part of our mission is to perpetuate the common sense use and enjoyment of horses in Montana’s roadless backcountry.
Quilters discuss by-laws, 2017 theme
RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will have its regular meeting on Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Terrace Lake Community Church. Everyone is welcome.
We will go over the Guild’s by-laws to make changes and discuss the theme for the 2017 Quilt Show. So please be thinking of ideas to share with the guild. Ayleen’s Thursday Quilters will provide refreshments. Be sure and bring your show and tell items.
Hope to see everyone there. If you have any questions please call 406-212-6205.
Wednesday, October 7
Charlo Honor Society plans blood drive
CHARLO — The Ponderosa Chapter of the National Honor Society at Charlo High School is sponsoring a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Wednesday Oct. 7, from 1-6:30 p.m. in the Charlo multi-purpose gymnasium. To schedule an appointment or for more information, please contact Sharon Hertz at 406-644-2206 ext. 221 or shertz@charloschools.com.
Flu vaccines given
SWAN LAKE CLUB HOUSE — Lake County Public Health will be giving flu vaccinations at the Swan Lake Club House from 1-2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The cost is $30. Seniors are asked to please bring their Medicare/‘Part B’ coverage cards.
Ken’s Country Combo plays for dancers
POLSON — Ken’s Country Combo will play on Oct. 7, the first Wednesday of the new month, from 7-10 p.m. at the Elks. We had a good turn out last week. Join us.
Polson Chamber holds meeting, luncheon
POLSON — The Polson Chamber general meeting and luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson from noon-1 p.m. For more information, call the Chamber office at 406-883-5969.
Rural Fire Board reschedules meeting
POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire Board has rescheduled their meeting to Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station, 25 Regatta Road.
Thursday, October 8
Museum highlights motorcycles
POLSON — Miracle of America Museum’s “Night at the Museum,” on Thursday, Oct. 8, will feature “The World’s Fastest Indian,” a feature-length movie followed by a tour of the rare Indian motorcycles in the MOAM collection. This free program starts at 6:30 pm. Treats and donations welcomed. For more information, call Gil at 406-883-6264.
Octoberfest celebrated at Masumola Club
POLSON — The Masumola Club will hold an Oktoberfest on Thursday, Oct. 8. Guest speaker will be Gene Johnson, son of Marie Johnson and brother to members Helen McClellan and Lillian Stephenson. Marie fled Russia and settled in this area in the early part of the last century. It’s an amazing story. The Masumola clubhouse sits on land donated by the Johnson family. If your last name ends in A-H bring a hot dish, thematic if you like; I-P a salad; Q-Z a dessert. Doug Wold reminds us to bring our own beer.
Friday, October 9
Pachyderms discuss U.S., world economics
POLSON — Dr. Richard D. Erb, professor of economics at University of Montana and former U.S. Director on the International Monetary Fund Executive Board, will be the guest speaker at the Friday, Oct. 9, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club. He will answer the question, “Is the U.S. under economic attack from other world powers?” This subject is of huge relevance as we choose our leaders in the 2016 election. Pachyderms meet in the Polson Rural Fire Hall near the fairgrounds with a social time at 11:30 a.m. and a meeting from noon - 1 p.m.
Reception held for new Sandpiper show
POLSON — The reception for Sandpiper Art Gallery’s show “Driven to Abstraction,” will be held on Oct. 9, from 5-7 p.m.
Sunday, October 11
Indigenous Film ‘Whale Rider’ shown
RONAN – The Indigenous film series will be shown at the Entertainer Cinema in Ronan every Sunday in October at 1 p.m. Admission is free, (donations accepted), and the public is invited and children under 13 should be accompanied by an adult. On Oct. 11 the film “Whale Rider” will be shown. This is the story of a young Maori woman who fights for acceptance and her birthright from her family and tribe. This is a good family film.
Valley View to hold potluck
VALLEY VIEW — A community potluck will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11, at Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road. Social time is at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is at 6 p.m. Bring your favorite potluck dish to share, tell your neighbors, family and friends. Come enjoy good food and company. For more information, call Kelly Bailey at 406-883-2910.
Monday, October 12
Herb group to meet at library
POLSON – Thyme for Herbs meeting takes place on Monday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. in the North Lake County Public Library meeting room.
The topic for the meeting will be: “What Ingredients to Avoid.” The discussion will include: preparing the herb garden for winter, harvesting seed, and preparing for the viruses of winter. Anyone interested in learning to use herbs is invited to join us. Bring your questions. For more information, call Linda Peterson 406-319-2446.
Polson school board to meet
POLSON – The next Polson School Board meeting is set for Monday, Oct. 12, at the district office, 111 Fourth Ave. E.
Tuesday, October 13
Daughters of the American Revolution to meet
ST. IGNATIUS — The Kuilix chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the United Methodist Church, Highway 93 in St. Ignatius at 1 p.m. Nancy Mehaffie will present the latest genealogy information and sources derived from the February “Roots Tech 2015” conference. Come at noon for social hour. Prospective members are welcome. If you have questions, please call regent Bonnie Huber at 406-745-3118.
Job Service committee to meet
POLSON — The Lake County Job Service Employer Committee October meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 8:30 a.m. at the Polson School District Office, 111 Fourth Ave E. Mayor Heather Knutson will be presenting, so don’t miss the meeting.
Wednesday, October 14
Auxiliary welcomes new members
RONAN — The VFW Ladies Auxiliary will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Ronan at 25981 Round Butte Rd. For more information, call 406-676-3380. New members are welcome.
Thursday, October 15
Flu vaccines given
DAYTON —Lake County Public Health will be giving flu vaccinations at the Dayton Presbyterian Church from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15. The cost is $30. Seniors are asked to please bring their Medicare/‘Part B’ coverage cards.
Kiwanis speaker to discuss ‘The Nest’
POLSON — The Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Thursday of each month at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, Koostatah room from noon-1 p.m. The speaker on Thursday, Oct. 15, will be Brook Roberts, a board member of a new facility for pregnant and parenting young women in St Ignatius called the Nest. Anyone is welcome.
Meeting speaker, topic announced
RONAN – The Oct. 15 meeting of the Mission Valley sub network of the Missoula Businesswomen’s Network takes place from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lake County Community Development Building. The speaker will be Colleen Rudio, who will speak on the topic: “The Power of YES: Is it the Key to Personal and Professional Capacity Building?” Please RSVP by Oct. 13 at ldville@yahoo.com.