POLSON — Celebrate fall with the downtown “Decorate the Bench Competition.” Choose a bench at Navigator Travel between Sept. 26-Oct.7. The public votes Oct.15-21 with winners announced at our “Downtown Open House” on Oct. 22. The first place prize is $200 in PBC-dollars; the second place prize is $100 in PBC-dollars; and third place is $80 in PBC-dollars. This is another event brought to you by the Polson Business Community. If you have questions, call Jackie at 406-883-5800 or Evonne at 406-883-5222.

PABLO — Montana Invasive Species Advisory Council’s listening session is Thursday, Oct. 6, from 1-4 p.m. All interested partners may join in the discussion at the Salish Kootenai College, Camas Room of the Joe McDonald Health Center. For more information call 406-275-4899.

POLSON — A fundraiser dinner for Steve Heintz is set for Friday, Oct. 7, at the Red Lion Inn, starting with a no-host cocktail and hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m. followed by a prime rib and salmon dinner buffet at 7 p.m. The dinner at Red Lion Inn is provided by Finley Point Grill. The event includes a 50/50 raffle and auction, and music by JIMnI. Tickets can be purchased at Polson Red Lion Inn and Finley Point Grill. For more information, call Wanda at 406-407-5154.

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Polson, 110 Sixth Ave., will have a yard sale from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7.

HOT SPRINGS — On Friday, Oct. 7, the group Euphonium Spaceship will play Celtic and Eastern European music at the Symes

ARLEE — Enjoy a spaghetti dinner and contra dancing with a caller and live music at the Arlee Brown Building. This is a fundraiser for a high school student’s Western Ambassadors of Music trip to Europe in the summer of 2017. This event takes place on Friday, Oct. 7; from 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person or $30 per family. Call Anna Baldwin at 406-239-4289 with your questions or to buy advance tickets.

RONAN — An indoor yard sale fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Ronan Tribal Senior Citizen’s Center for Ronald “Ronn” Legislador. All money raised will help with medical bills and expenses. Donations will be accepted on or before the day of the fundraiser. For more information, call 406-314- 0127 or 406-249-6159 or go to: gofundme.come/2pgja3pq

HOT SPRINGS — On Saturday, Oct. 8, Back Adit, a rock and dance band will perform for your listening and dancing pleasure at the Symes Hotel

RONAN — The Indigenous Film Series continues on Sunday, Oct. 9, at 1 p.m. with the movie, “On the Ice,” about three boys who go on a seal hunt in a remote Alaskan village. Admission is free at the Entertainer Cinema, 410 Main Street, SW. Children under 13-years old must be accompanied by an adult. Donations are appreciated.

VALLEY VIEW — This month’s Valley View potluck at the Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road, takes place on Sunday, Oct. 9. Social time is at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is at 6 p.m. Bring a potluck dish to share and enjoy good food and good company.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Nest is hosting its second annual “Fall Fest to Feather The Nest” fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 9, from 3-6 p.m. at Allentown Restaurant at Ninepipes Lodge. Advance tickets are $50/pair or $30 each; free admission to children under 12 who are accompanied by adults. Call 406-745-3757.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Flathead Irrigation District’s Oct. 10 meeting has been postponed until November. See you there.

RONAN — First event of the season at Ronan Performing Arts Center 2016- 17 season will be “My Fair Limey,” presented by Ronan Middle School Theatre classes on Oct. 10-11. Tickets are $5 each; children under grade one are free. The play is a western spin-off of the classic “My Fair Lady.”

RONAN — Ronan residents are invited to join the conversation about tourism on Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at The Flower Mill on Main Street. The theme of for the event is “Ronan On the Move-Looking Forward.”

There is no charge for this event and a working lunch will be provided. Call 406- 676-5901 for more information. Register at: www. surveymonkey.com/f/Ronan

RONAN — The Mission Valley Heritage group will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 2 p.m. at the Ronan Senior Center. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. We are in need of new members.

POLSON — The next Polson Rural Fire District Meeting takes pace on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. at Big Arm Station Number 2.

RONAN — The VFW Auxiliary 5652 of Ronan is meeting Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall. Call 406-676-3380 for more information.

POLSON — Save the date Thursday, Oct. 13 for the Masumola Club’s Octoberfest. Hosts are already decorating.

HOT SPRINGS — Hot Flash Blues will play the blues at the Symes Hotel from 8-10

POLSON — A book signing of Breathing Holes II by Pastor Marty Kaarre at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church will take place on Friday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. Dessert, coffee, tea and juice will be served. Everyone is welcome.

POLSON — A free dinner will be served at Polson Presbyterian Church on Oct. 14 from 5-6:30 p.m. We will serve a spaghetti dinner with garlic bread, tossed salad and dessert. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

POLSON — The cost of Public Law 280, as well as state budgetary and revenue issues will be the focus of the Friday, Oct. 14, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club set for noon at the Polson Rural Fire Department meeting room on Regatta Road. Featured speaker will be Montana Representative Greg Hertz who will review the provisions of Public Law 280, an agreement that requires Lake County to prosecute felonies committed by tribal members in Lake County. He will also discuss infrastructure funding, meth and opioid addiction problems, and property and income tax issues. Everyone is welcome to attend.

POLSON — Don’t feel like cooking? Join PEACE for our second annual Souptober Tailgate event in the New Life Church parking lot before the Pirate football game on Oct. 14. The event is from 5:30-7 p.m. and the cost is $5 per person or $20 per family. All proceeds go towards the education of teenagers on the issue of teen dating abuse. Call 406-270- 9160 for more information.

HOT SPRINGS — The group Bases Covered will provide rock ’n roll music on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 8-

POLSON — Lake County Search and Rescue will hold an open house on Oct. 15, 2016, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. This event will be held at the new Search and Rescue Building located at 901 Main Street. We will serve hot dogs and a potluck lunch for all. Interactive stations will be set up for each specialty component that makes up this unique team of community volunteers. LCSAR volunteers give over 2,000 hours per year for searches and training. Please join us for a fun filled day for the entire family.

RONAN — Another film in the Indigenous Film Series takes place on Sunday, Oct. 16, at 1 p.m. “The Seventh Fire,” film is about a NA gang leader who, after being sent to prison, confronts the violence he’s brought to his people. Admission is free at the Entertainer Cinema, 410 Main Street, SW. Children under 13-years old must be accompanied by an adult. Donations are appreciated. CSKT Tribal Defender’s Office will lead a question and answer discussion after the film.

POLSON — A benefit breakfast and auction will be held on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Polson Elks Lodge, 512 Main Street. This benefit is to support Kathy Devlin-Collicott in her fight against cancer. A breakfast of biscuits and gravy, sausage, ham and egg bake, hash-brown casserole, fruit and beverage is $6 per person or $20 for a family of four. There will also be a silent auction, a quilt raffle, a bake sale and a 50/50 raffle. Port Polson Inn is accepting donations for the silent auction. You can also donate at 1st Citizens Bank or at www. gofundmecom/2miss32d8. Call 406-890-1994 for more information

ST. IGNATIUS — All super heroes and friends are invited to the third annual Mission Valley Kids Run/ Walk on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Elder’s Park, (off Highway 93). Registration starts at noon. This is a 5K Chip timed Race and 1 mile Fun Run. This is a fun-filled family event sponsored by FORPAT. Pick up pre-registration forms at Walmart, Ronan Library or download off the Facebook page at Forpat. There will be face painting, music, snacks, and fellowship. Call Eleanor at 406-261-1481 for more information.

RONAN — A candidate forum will be held at the Performing Arts Center at Ronan Middle School, Monday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. Democrat and Republican candidates for local and state offices have been invited and will answer questions from the Ronan High School students and the audience. The Lake County Democrats and the Lake County Republican Women’s Club organized the forum. Everyone is invited to attend to learn the candidates’ positions on important issues, and to give support to the high school students who are taking an active role in the election process. Refreshments will be served.

POLSON — The Polson Indian Education Committee’s monthly meeting is on Oct. 17, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. at the Linderman School gym. Dinner will be served from 5:30–6 p.m. Meeting starts at 6 p.m. Election of officers will take place with all seats available. Childcare will be provided. Come learn about what the Indian Education Committee does, about JOM Funds and about Title 6. If you have questions, an agenda item or would like to run for an office, please email us at polsoniec@gmail. com or call 406-529-0336.

ST. IGNATIUS — Hunter safety will be the topic of the St. Ignatius Neighborhood Watch Chapter meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center. Hunter Safety Instructor Dan Larssen will be the presenter. The chapter meets every third Tuesday of the month. The public is always welcome.

POLSON — There will be a Community Dance on Wednesday at the Elks Club. This is the place to be on the 19th. All are welcome. Ken’s Country Combo will play from 7-10 p.m.

ARLEE, ST. IGNATIUS — Free developmental and preschool screening clinics for children ages 0-5 in the Arlee and St. Ignatius School Districts will be held Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Arlee Headstart from 9-11 a.m. and at St. Ignatius in the school district office from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Screenings include gross and fine motor skills, language concepts, communication skills and concepts, and hearing and vision. Please call Arlee at 406-726-3216 or St. Ignatius at 406-745-3811 to schedule an appointment or to get more information