Friday, November 14
Enjoy free ‘Friendship Dinner’
POLSON — A free November Friendship Table Dinner is dinner will be served on Nov. 14, from 5-7 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.
Knutson to speak at Pachyderm meeting
POLSON — Polson’s mayor, Heather Knutson, will speak on “What’s New in the City of Polson,” at the Friday, Nov. 14, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club. The group gets together at 11:30 a.m. for a social time. The meeting starts at noon and adjourns at 1 p.m. The group meets at the Polson Rural Fire Hall on Regatta Road near the fairgrounds. Anyone interested in learning more about the issues facing Polson is cordially invited to attend the meeting.
Saturday, November 15
Bookmark contest scheduled for Ronan Library
RONAN - The Ronan City Library is sponsoring a bookmark contest for children and teens through 17 years old. Pick up forms at 203 Main Street SW. Deadline for submittal is Saturday, Nov. 15, at 5 p.m. For more information, call (406) 676-3682.
Celebrate 100 year anniversary
LAKE COUNTY — Montana Mothers Association of American Mothers, Inc., would like to invite you to become a member. Membership continues to be free for all of 2014 in celebration of our 100th anniversary as a national organization. This organization supports mothers of all ages and if you know of a very special mother, nominations are open until Nov. 15, for your nomination of Mother of the Year (over 40), Young Mother of the Year (under 40), or Mother of Achievement. In addition, we invite you to participate in our fifth grade essay contest which answers the question, “What my mother means to me.” For further information, contact Charleen Crenshaw at (406) 676-5098.
Church garage sale to fund church projects
POLSON — A multi-family garage sale is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 15, at the United Methodist Church in Polson, 301 Sixteenth Ave. E. Doors will open at 8 a.m. and close at 3 p.m. Food will be available for purchase. The church is open from 1-5 p.m. through Friday of this week to receive items for the garage sale. All proceeds from the sale will help fund church mission projects. Call (406) 883-6161, with questions.
Join in annual open house fun
RONAN — S & S Sports is having their annual Open House on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be a lot of sales, door prizes, and good food.
Lutheran Bazaar on tap
ARLEE – The Jocko Valley Lutheran Bazaar will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Brown Building in Arlee. For table rental or more information, contact Karen Fisher at (406) 726-3178.
Sunday, November 16
Hunter’s Widow Bazaar returns
POLSON — The third annual Hunter’s Widow Holiday Bazaar will take place on Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Elks Lodge, 512 Main Street, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Get an early start on all of your shopping needs! All kinds of vendors will showcase their items in one convenient location. Admission is free but nonperishable food donations will be collected.
All money raised from vendor table fees and food donations will be divided and go to the Ronan Bread Basket and Polson Loaves and Fishes Pantry.
Monday, November 17
Free playwriting workshop offered
ARLEE — William S. Yellow Robe, Jr., artistic director of the Bearhead Swaney Inter-Tribal Playwrights’ Center, will conduct a series of individual sessions regarding playwriting and other forms of literature, Monday through Friday, Nov. 17-21 at Hangin Art Gallery on Highway 93 in downtown Arlee. Interested people may contact The Bearhead Swaney Inter-Tribal Playwrights’ Center at (406) 726-5550 or contact Donna at donnam@blackfoot.net.
Ronan Library celebrates 100 years
RONAN — Ronan Library is celebrating its centennial the week of Nov. 17-22. On Monday morning enjoy coffee and donuts, and pick up a free centennial bookmark all day. Call (406) 676-3682, for more information.
Tuesday, November 18
Create Celebration Banner
RONAN — Ronan Library is celebrating its centennial this November.
On Tuesday, Nov. 18, help create a building banner depicting why the library is important to our community. This will be an all-day activity from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at 203 Main Street, SW. Call (406) 676-3682, for more information.
Wednesday, November 19
Chamber meeting on tap
ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Chamber of Commerce will meet Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the back room of the Old Timer Café at noon. Thank you for supporting our chamber and it’s community events.
Join the fun at community dance
POLSON — Ken’s Country Combo will play for the Community Dance on Wednesday at the Elks from 7-10 p.m. The Elks Club has a beautifully re-done floor. Come and see for yourself and enjoy the music along with all of your friends. Treats are wonderful as always, so bring some to share.
Library Birthday Bash to be held
RONAN — Mark your calendar for Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. and celebrate the Ronan Library’s 100th birthday. This family event will include refreshments and music. Costumes depicting life 100 years ago or 100 years in the future are encouraged. Call (406) 676-3682, for more information.
PHS students ski club sign-up set
POLSON — Polson Ski Club sign up and rental night will be held Wed., Nov. 19, from 4-6 p.m. at Polson High School in the commons.
Students may rent skis, boots and poles for the season. A season bus pass is $40 and from December through March the bus leaves each Saturday at 7 a.m. for Big Mountain.
New this year is a Polson ski card for $20. The ski card entitles a student to five half-price, all day ski tickets when he or she rides the bus to Big Mountain.
Parents should come to sign the permission/medical form so their students can ride the bus.
Thursday, November 20
Create a gift bag at the Ronan library
RONAN — Come to the Ronan Library on Thursday at 4 p.m. to create a gift bag. Bags will be filled with goodies and taken to local nursing home residents. For more information, call (406) 676-3682.
Reserve spot in AARP Driver Safety Class
RONAN — On Nov. 20 a NW Montana AARP Driver Safety Class will be held at the Mission Valley Senior Center in Ronan from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Please call (406) 676-2371, to make a reservation.
Talk addresses status of women, equal pay
RONAN — The next meeting for the Businesswomen’s Network, the Mission Valley sub-network, will meet on Nov. 20 at the Lake County Community Development building, 407 Main Street, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Jen Euell, program director for Women’s Foundation of Montana will speak about the “Economic Status of Women in Montana and Equal Pay Task Force.” Kim Field of French and Grainey will sponsor lunch.
Friday, November 21
Annual Holiday Bazaar held
POLSON — On Friday, Nov. 21, from 4-9 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., the annual Holiday Bazaar will be held at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. The first 30 people in the door each day will receive a free gift from the KwaTaqNuk.
Celebrate library with storytelling
PAT sponsors lunch event
POLSON — The Parents as Teachers program of the Lake County Public Health Department is sponsoring a “Community Connection” event that is open to all area parents and their children on Friday, Nov. 21, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The lunchtime event will take place in the Department’s conference room at 802 Main Street.
This month’s topic will be “Cooking with Thanksgiving Leftovers.” Guest speaker Nori Pearce from the Lake County Extension Office will be on hand to give us tips and answer questions. Family support specialists will provide information about the Parents As Teachers program, and lunch will be provided. There will also be a drawing for door prizes.
We hope to see you on Friday, Nov. 21. For more information, call the Lake County Health Department at (406) 883-7209.
Witness search for Blackbeard’s treasure
ST. IGNATIUS — What starts as a lazy day at the beach quickly turns into mystery and adventure when the search for Blackbeard’s treasure begins. Tales both past and present lead us on a search of untold riches.
The local cast features approximately 60 students from St. Ignatius Schools (kindergarten through high school).
“Blackbeard the Pirate” will be presented at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, and at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, in the St. Ignatius Schools’ multi-purpose room. Tickets are $4 for adults, $2 for children and $10 for families. Tickets are available at the door.
The Missoula Children’s Theatre residency in St. Ignatius is presented with support from local businesses. For more information, call Paula Schock at St. Ignatius Schools at (406) 745-3811 ext. 203.
Saturday, November 22
Be entertained by MCT, Arlee students
ARLEE — This Saturday, November 22, audiences will skip down the “Yellow Brick Road” with Dorothy and her friends when the Missoula Children’s Theatre and more than 50 local students perform an original musical adaptation of the timeless favorite, “The Wizard of Oz.” Showtime is 7 p.m. and will be performed at the old Arlee High School Gym Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students and $15 for a family. Tickets will be available at the door.
Chalk art activity planned
Community invited to Thanksgiving Dinner
BIG ARM — Everyone in the Big Arm/Elmo community is invited to a homemade Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 1-3 p.m. at the Big Arm Fire Station. The West Shore Community Church is sponsoring the dinner. For more information, call (406) 849-5522.
Sunday, November 23
Elks sponsor Hoop Shoot Sunday
POLSON — The Mission Valley Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest will take place Sunday, Nov. 23, at Linderman Gymnasium. Boys and girls ages 8-13, (as of April 1, 2015), from Polson, Ronan and surrounding areas, may compete. There is no cost to participate and no admission charged. Free registration and warm up starts at 11:30 a.m. and the contest begins at noon. Boys and girls compete separately in the following categories: 8-9 years old, 10-11 years old and 12-13 years old.
Winners of each age group advance to the district contest on Dec. 6 in Pablo. For more information, call David Rensvold at (406) 250-0771.
Tuesday, November 25
Give at blood drive
POLSON — A Red Cross Blood drive will be held in Polson on Tuesday, Nov. 25, between noon and 5 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1002 Fourth Ave. E.
Wednesday, November 26
Dance canceled
POLSON — No community dance will be held at the Elks on Wednesday, Nov. 26, because of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will meet again for dancing on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Ken’s Country Combo will play their brand of tunes. Come and enjoy the fun and bring a treat to share with the group. Have a happy holiday and see you then.
PAT group hosts play group event
ARLEE — The Parents as Teachers program of the Lake County Public Health Department is sponsoring a Playgroup at the Hangin’ Art Gallery in Arlee on Wednesday, Nov. 26. For more information, call the Lake County Public Health Department at (406) 883-7209.
Thanksgiving worship service planned for children
POLSON — On Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 6:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran will host worship entitled “Thanksgiving for Children.” The Pilgrims, the foods and the reasons for giving thanks will be explained in ways children can understand. Beautiful traditional hymns will be sung. Bring your children to this 45-minute worship service. Both they, and you, may celebrate Thanksgiving the next day and every day, in a new way!The church is located at 409 Fourth Ave. E in Polson. For more information, call (406) 883-5864, email us at: gslcpolsonmt@gmail.com or visit our website at: www.gslcpolsonmt.com.
Thursday, November 27
Community comes together for Thanksgiving dinner
RONAN — It started small eleven years ago by Marie Cowan. Over the years, it has grown tremendously. The 11th annual Ronan Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be on Nov. 27, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center.
Festivities for the day include entertainment and a traditional turkey dinner. Volunteers are needed to help serve, cook, buss and clean up. Turkeys, pies, and rolls, are also needed. Call Brandy Chisholm at (406) 250-8808 to donate food and Ronan Chamber at (406) 676-8300 to volunteer some time.
Everyone is welcome to attend and the dinner is free. Donations will be gladly accepted at the door or sent to Ronan Community Volunteers, PO Box 254 Ronan, MT 59864. Come share all that is good in the world with friends and new acquaintances.
Polson welcomes all to turkey dinner
POLSON – Everyone in the Polson community is invited for a homemade Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 27, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dinner is free, and all are welcome. To request a ride or dinner delivery, please call the Polson Senior Center at (406) 883-4735, by 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26. If you would like to make a donation, call (406) 883-4735. Anything you can do is appreciated.