Tuesday, November 15
Paint a pumpkin
POLSON — Join Lizzy as she leads another painting program, with a fall pumpkin theme, at the North Lake County Public Library. Supplies will be provided. Just come enjoy and bring your artistic flair. You must register for this class, as spots are limited. Give the library at call at 406-883-8225 or reserve your seat the next time you come in.
Wednesday, November 16
Drums hold court at musicians' music circle
RONAN - Western Montana Musicians Cooperative presents Drum Circle 3 on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 7-9 p.m. Join Doug Ruhman for an evening of drumming & fun at 1 Eisenhower St. SW. Open to all drummers, percussionists, and lovers of rhythm. Listeners welcome. Come join in on some beats. All percussion is welcome, including hand drums, kit players, etc. Several drums will be available on site, but feel free to bring your own. Charlie brought a froittoir last month and didn’t get kicked out.
Free meditation classes offered weekly
ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Please join the Mission on Wednesday, from 6-7:30 p.m. MT. Call Zenku at 847-721-0665 for more information.
Free meditation classes offered weekly
ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, Nov. 9, and Nov. 16, and on subsequent Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku, including meditation instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom. The classes will be each Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. MT. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class. Please join us and take advantage of this opportunity. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Sm
Irrigation District meeting date changed
RONAN — The Flathead Irrigation District has moved their meeting up one week to Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 1 p.m., , due to Thanksgiving. The meeting will take place upstairs at Mission West Community Development, 407 Main Street SW. An elevator is provided.
Thursday, November 17
Attend SPLASH
POLSON — SPLASH will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 5-7 p.m. at Home Floor Covering and Polson Stone and Tile at their new location, 56120 US Highway 93. The amazing team from Home Floor Covering will host this month’s Polson Montana Chamber of Commerce SPLASH. We hope to see you there.
Learn Excel Essentials Level II for free
RONAN — Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main St. SW, is offering a free workshop on Microsoft Excel Level II from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17. Go to: https://lccdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/713 to register.
Ronan Library District invites youngsters to Story Time Program
RONAN — Every Thursday, from 11 a.m.-noon, the Ronan Library holds a reading program. Each program is geared toward the developmental needs of children 3-6 years old. The weekly program offers interactive readings, activities, and guided crafts for children. If needed, we are ready to modify the program for younger and older children or if you have a group of five or more children. Call the Ronan Library at 406-676-3682, for more information.
Friday, November 18
Learn to play Dungeons & Dragons
POLSON — Come and learn to play Dungeons and Dragons on Friday, Nov. 18, at the North Lake County Public Library from 5:30-8:30 p.m. when Jason Seidel will lead a one-off campaign to teach us how to play this classic Role Playing game. Characters will be premade and light refreshments will be provided. This class is for beginners. Please RSVP at 406-883-8225, as space is limited.
Musicians unplug with bluegrass
RONAN - It’s time for Western Montana Musicians Co-op's Bluegrass Open Jam with Lydia Conway on Friday, Nov. 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. We are located at 1 Eisenhower Street SW. A bluegrass jam is completely unplugged. We play going around the circle, taking turns choosing songs and tunes. Come ready to lead songs if comfortable, or just strum/hum along. Listeners welcome, too.
Monday, November 21
Mondays mean Mother Goose
POLSON — Join us at 9:15 a.m. at the North Lake County Public Library. Mother Goose is geared toward ages 0 to 3, but all are welcome. We encourage parents & caregivers to participate with their children for this early learning time. The doors open at 9 a.m.
Tuesday, November 22
Learn graphic design
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will host a Graphic Design for Beginners class at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Learn how to use the Canva website to create graphic designs.
Wednesday, November 23
Free meditation classes offered weekly
ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. MT. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.
Library closes for Thanksgiving break
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will close on Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 4 p.m. and will be closed all day on Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25.
Ronan Library District invites youngsters to Story Time Program
RONAN — Every Thursday, from 11 a.m.-noon, the Ronan Library holds a reading program. Each program is geared toward the developmental needs of children 3-6 years old. The weekly program offers interactive readings, activities, and guided crafts for children. If needed, we are ready to modify the program for younger and older children or if you have a group of five or more children. Call the Ronan Library at 406-676-3682, for more information.
Thursday, November 24
Annual Thanksgiving dinner set in Ronan
RONAN — The Ronan Community Center is the site for the annual Ronan Community Thanksgiving dinner to be served form 11 a.m.-2 p.m. This event will be hosted by the Ronan Chamber of Commerce and Tribal Waves. If you have any questions, call Rita at 406-871-1648.
Enjoy drive-thru or sit-down Thanksgiving dinner
ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center will serve a free Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, Nov. 24, from noon to 2 p.m. The homecooked meal will include turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, veggies, rolls, dessert and a drink. Bring a to-go meal to someone in need, the elderly or the sick. You may join others inside for a sit-down meal or get a drive-thru meal at the parking lot. If you have questions or need additional information, call Kimmi Ashley at 406-273-8203.
Polson Community Thanksgiving Dinner planned
POLSON — The Polson Community Thanksgiving Dinner will take place on Nov. 24 at the Elks from 11-2 p.m. Meals are for pick-up and delivery only. Early calls or texts to order the number of dinners you desire (406-499-9529), are greatly appreciated. This lets them know how many meals to prepare. As always these meals are free but donations are always gratefully accepted.
Ronan Library District invites youngsters to Story Time Program
RONAN — Every Thursday, from 11 a.m.-noon, the Ronan Library holds a reading program. Call the Ronan Library at 406-676-3682, for more information.
Saturday, November 26
Alumni Gratitude Game played
POLSON — The Polson Pirate Basketball Alumni Gratitude Game will be played on Saturday, Nov. 26, from6-9 p.m. at Linderman Gym. This is a fundraiser with free entry but donations are encouraged. Alumni should contact Jake Halgren at: jhalgren@polson.k12.mt.us for sign up information. Win the chance to throw a pie in the face of a current or former Pirate basketball player.
Ninepipes holds ‘Holiday Bazaar’
NINEPIPES — Ninepipes Lodge and Museum is the site of a holiday bazaar from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26.
Shop ‘til you drop on ‘Small Town Saturday’
POLSON — Shop “Small Town Saturday” on Saturday, Nov. 26. Polson tree lighting is at 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 27
Good Coffee holds tiny/ unusual film festival
POLSON — The Tiny and Unusual Film Festival screens new, short, international films on the last Sunday of each month. The next screening will be on Sunday Nov. 27, from 1-3 p.m., at Good Coffee Roasting Company (GCRC), 214 Main St. For this next event there will be seven short films that total one hour in duration. The films are a mixture of animation, comedy and serious subjects. Films are G and PG 13, but may contain adult content. There will be audience participation as each viewer will be able to rate the film, in four categories and the results will be returned to each filmmaker. GCRC and Whistle Back Shop have a wide variety of coffee, tea and bakery treats for your viewing pleasure. Come join us for an afternoon of quality films, coffee and scones.
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