POLSON — Takes Horse Gallery, 49487 US Highway 93, is proud to present “Art in Autumn,” an exhibition featuring the work of renowned artist John Gawne. A member of the CM Russell Museum’s elite Skull Society, John Gawne’s paintings of the western landscape and Native Americans are shown in some of the most prestigious galleries in the country. This is a unique opportunity see his work, as well as paintings by some of Montana’s and the Northwest’s best artists: John Gawne, David Dragonfly, DG House, Tabby Ivy, John Pepion, Rachel Warner and Shannon Webster. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Oct. 6, from 4-8 p.m. The exhibition will run from Oct. 6-Nov. 11.

POLSON — The Marine Corps’ 242nd Birthday Celebration with a silent auction will be held on Friday, Nov. 10, at the Polson VFW Post upstairs. Proceeds from the Silent Auction will go to the Hellroaring Detachment Scholarship Program. The evening begins with a no-host social hour at 6 p.m., a cake-cutting ceremony at 6:30 p.m., introductions at 6:45 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. This event is open to families and the public. The Award Ceremony and results of the silent auction will start at 8 p.m. This year’s dinner menu features a buffet consisting of prime rib and stuffed pork chop with all the trimmings. The event is open seating. Reservation seating is available for tables of eight. Please RSVP by Saturday, Nov. 4, if you wish to eat dinner.

POLSON – The Montecahto Club is holding a Holiday/Christmas Sale at their east shore clubhouse on Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The non-profit club will be selling high quality, lightly used Thanksgiving and Christmas items. The Montecahto clubhouse is located at mile-marker six on Highway 35, across the road and up the hill from the Finley Point Grill. See you there.

POLSON — The Polson High School Theater Production Club will present “Dr. Evil and the Basket of Kittens” on Nov. 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. at Polson High School. Admission costs $5 for school-aged children, $8 for adults and Pre-K children are free. There will be a bake sale during intermission.

POLSON — Become a volunteer CASA Advocate. Training with CASA of Lake and Sanders Counties will be offered Nov. 11, 18 and 25. Advocates are needed for abused and neglected children throughout Lake County. Call 406-883-0158 for more information.

POLSON — Join the Elks Lodge in honoring our veterans with a free breakfast for all veteran and active duty service men and women. Breakfast is from 8:30-10:30 a.m.

POLSON — An open gym will be held at Head Over Heels, 101 Whitewater Place, Suite B, to help students raise money for a trip to Washington D.C. and NYC. All proceeds raised go to the Ronan High School students within the Close Up Program. The event takes place on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m.-noon. The cost is $10 per person for non-members, $8 per person for members and parents are free with their paying children.

POLSON — Veterans will receive free admission to the Miracle of America Museum on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in commemoration of Veterans Day, previously known as Armistice Day. The Miracle of America Museum is located on Memory Lane in Polson and has Montana’s largest tribute to veterans. Call 406-883-6804 or 406-270-7895 for more information.

ARLEE —A veterans’ spaghetti dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 4-8 p.m. at the Arlee Indian Senior Center. All veterans eat for free. For all others prices are: adults $7; kids 5-12 years old $5; a family of four $20 with additional members $5. All proceeds go to services for local veterans. The menu includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and dessert. There will also be a 50/50 drawing.

VALLEY VIEW — Come join us for our monthly potlucks at the Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road. Social time is at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:00 p.m.   Bring your favorite potluck dish to share and come enjoy good company and good food. Schedule: Sundays, November 12, December 10, January 7, February 11, March 11, April 8 and May 20. For rental of our community hall call Kelly Bailey 883-2910. All proceeds benefit the Valley View Clubhouse. Thank you.

ARLEE — Auditions are open for students in grades K-12 to be part of Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of “Treasure Island” and will take place in the 3-6 building’s multipurpose room on Monday, Nov. 13, from 4:05-6:05 p.m. Permission slips were sent home on Tuesday, Nov. 7, and should have been signed and returned by Thursday, Nov. 9.

RONAN — The Ronan School District No. 30 board will meet in the high school library, on Monday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. If you have any questions, call 406-676-3390 ext. 7200 or 406-676-3390 or email: camille.delaurenti@ ronank12.edu.

POLSON — Join the Lake County Democrats at the North Lake County Public Library in Polson on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. Greg McCormick, with the Flathead Lakers, will present the Laker produced film, "Oil and Water Don't Mix," spotlighting the hazards of rail transport of Bakken Oil along the Flathead River. The meeting will begin with a social time from 6:30-7 p.m. followed by the evening's program. Light refreshments will be served. If you have questions call 406-599-4087.

POLSON — The Fall Wellness Conference will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Transportation and childcare are available. Call 406-745-3525 X 5028 for more information.

POLSON — Shopping for technology for the holidays? North Lake County Public Library, 2 First Ave. E, will host a free class on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. in the library meeting room. Specialist Heather Miles will present a session called “Holiday Shopping for Technology.” The class will offer information about what technology devices best fit your needs and the needs of those on your gift list. Registration is required and refreshments will be served. For more information or to sign up, call 406-883-8225 or stop by the library.

POLSON — Members of the Flathead Basin Commission will meet in Polson on Wednesday, Nov. 15. The morning portion of the meeting will focus on the FBC budget cuts being proposed by DNRC. In the afternoon, the FBC will focus on the AIS regulations and planning for the 2018 field season.

RONAN — Mission Valley Quilters Guild complete their fundraiser challenge for the Ronan Senior Center on this date. During this annual event, quilters display their projects at the Ronan Senior Center and the public votes on them by donations. The center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, so stop in, bring your spare change and vote on these wonderful projects. This event runs Nov. 8-Dec. 1.

POLSON — SPLASH host will be Polson Health, 106 Ridgewater Dr., from 5-7 p.m. Polson Health is a division of Kalispell Regional Medical Center. For additional information about this and other Chamber programs, visit www. polsonchamber.com or call 406-883-5969.

RONAN — On Friday, Nov. 17, Ronan library will hold a movie night at the library from 5 - 7 p.m. The movie will be announced.

ARLEE — On the Arlee High School Stage at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, Missoula Children’s Theatre and over 50 local students will present an original musical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s epic novel “Treasure Island.”

POLSON — The Totally Terrific and Truly Timely - Voice and Visual Spectacular will take place Nov. 18 at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. This event is co-sponsored by SAFE Harbor and the SKC Spirit of Many Colors Club as a night of optimism and hope, focused on promoting a strong sense of community for all people. During the evening, art stations will be set up and participants will get to take home their artwork. A vocal talent contest will provide entertainment. There will be audience prizes and karaoke will conclude the night. Tickets are $10 per person or $100 for a VIP table, which has seating for eight and includes a “swag bag” for the group. To reserve a table or for more information, call 406-240-0640. Proceeds from this event will support local food pantries and SKC scholarships.

BIG ARM — A community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, from noon-2 p.m. at the Big Arm Fire Hall. All are welcome. The dinner is free but if possible, bring a canned good for the Polson Food Bank. This event is sponsored by West Shore Community Church. For more information, call 406-849-5522.

RONAN — The Ronan High School Close Up group is trying to raise money to go to D.C. next spring. On Nov. 18 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. they are going to host a Yard Sale/ Flea Market at the RHS gym. Students are offering vendor booth space for $25. Students will sell Indian Tacos, baked goodies, and refreshments as well. Please come out and do some shopping, eating, and help support these students as they embark on this awesome adventure. If you’d like more information, please call 406-676-3390.

ST. IGNATIUS — The United Methodist Women’s annual Christmas Bazaar will be at the Mission Valley United Methodist Church, located at the top of Post Creek Hill, on Nov. 18, from 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. Please call 406-745-4123 to reserve a table.

ST. IGNATIUS — Come to the benefit concert for the St. Ignatius Mission murals presented by the St. Ignatius Mission Sunday Choir, the Children’s Choir, the Cronk Choir, Fred and Patience Matt, and Del Nicholson and Friends at 3 p.m. in the St. Ignatius Mission on Sunday, Nov. 19. Sacred music for church, for children, and for Advent will be presented. Guests are invited to sing along at the end of the program. A reception will follow. Our choirs always are thankful for the continued support of the repair of the beautiful murals in the Mission Church. Call if you have any questions at 406-726-3540.

RONAN — The Granleys have donated furnishings from the Total Home to the Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County. These furnishings will be auctioned on Sunday, Nov. 19, from 4-7 p.m. at the Total Home building in Ronan. Auction items include: dining sets, living room furniture, chairs, lamps, decor and much more. Drinks and appetizers will be served. Come take a look at the future home of the Ronan Boys and Girls Club before the remodel begins.

POLSON — ”Five Years of Exploring Mars with the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover" by Dr. Tim Olson will be Mission Mountain Audubon's evening program on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Polson Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome. 

The NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover Curiosity has been operating on the Martian surface since August 2012.The primary goal of the MSL mission is to assess whether Mars ever had an environment suitable for life. MSL Science Team member Tim Olson will provide an overview of the rover’s capabilities and the major findings from the mission so far. 

"Five Years of Exploring Mars with the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover" by Dr. Tim Olson will be Mission Mountain Audubon's evening program at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21 in the Polson Library Meeting Room. Everyone is welcome. 

POLSON — Donate blood through the American Red Cross from noon-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at New Life Church, 1414 Second St. W. Make an appointment to give blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, or by visiting: redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-733-2767.

RONAN — On Tuesday, Nov. 21, the Ronan Library will be closed for a staff work day. The library will close early on Wednesday, Nov. 22, with hours of 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The library will also be closed Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24, in celebration of Thanksgiving.

POLSON —”Night at the Museum” takes place at the Miracle of America Museum, on Memory Lane, monthly. This month we will gather on Thursday, Nov. 23, Thanksgiving Day. Please join us for a “Leftover Potluck” at 6:30 p.m. and after the meal, the showing of “Duty, Honor, Sacrifice,” a feature-length documentary about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the training of the men who tirelessly guard it. This event is free and everyone is welcome. An RSVP is appreciated regarding food. Call 406-883-6804 or 406-270-7895 for more information.

ST. IGNATIUS — A free Thanksgiving Community Dinner will be served on Thursday, Nov. 23, from noon –2 p.m. A full homemade dinner with turkey, ham and all the trimmings will be served at the St. Ignatius Middle School Commons area. There will be signs in town to show directions. Everyone is welcome to share the bounty and enjoy eating with our friends, neighbors, and community. This event is hosted by the St. Ignatius Christian Missionary Alliance Church. If you want more information, call 406-360-0563 or 406- 273-8203.

POLSON — The annual Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner will be on Thursday, Nov. 23, (you know, Thanksgiving!), from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Polson Senior Center, 504 Third Ave. E. If a delivery is needed, anyone can call the center at 406-883-4735 to request one. Everyone is welcome, dinner is free, with donations happily accepted.

RONAN — It started small eleven years ago. Over the years it has grown, bringing people together for a time of friendship, food, music and fun. The thirteenth annual Ronan Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be on Nov. 23 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center. Each year the celebration draws several hundred residents coming to share conversation, homemade pie and the chance to recognize the good that has come into their lives. Festivities for the day include entertainment and a traditional turkey dinner. Volunteers are needed to help serve, cook, and clean up. Turkeys, pies, and rolls, are also needed. Call 406- 250-8808 to donate food and Ronan Chamber at 406-676-8300 to volunteer some time.