Wednesday, December 14
Learn social media marketing
RONAN — A free workshop to social media marketing skills is offered by Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main Street, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Dec. 14. Call 406-676-5928 or go to: www.missionwestcdp.org for more information.
Santa to visit Ronan Valley Bank
RONAN — Free pictures with Santa and treats for the kiddos will be offered at Valley Bank of Ronan between 5 and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14.
Thursday, December 15
Story Time on tap at Polson library
POLSON — Join us for Story Time every Thursday from 9–10:30 a.m. in the library meeting room. This program is geared for kindergarten readiness for ages 3-5. Winter will be the theme for Dec. 15.
Saturday, December 17
Grinchmas celebrated at library
POLSON — Come celebrate Grinchmas at the North Lake County Public Library. Pop in anytime between 10 a.m. and noon for some cookies, cocoa, fun games and awesome crafts. Who know, the Grinch may even show up.
Mission Valley Choral Society to perform Vivaldi’s Gloria
ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Mission will be the site for the first performance by the Mission Valley Choral Society’s Winter Holiday Spectacular. This event begins at 1 p.m. A free-will offering benefits MVCS. For more information call 406-261-3304 or go to: missionvalleychoralsociety.org.
Sunday, December 18
Mission Valley Choral Society performs in Ronan
RONAN — The Ronan Performing Arts Center will be the site for the second performance by the Mission Valley Choral Society’s Winter Holiday Spectacular. This event begins at 2 p.m. A free-will offering benefits MVCS. For more information call 406-261-3304 or go to: missionvalleychoralsociety.org.
Monday, December 19
Library’s progressive sale continues
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library continues its progressive gift sale. During the week of Dec. 19 you will receive 45% off gift purchases.
Tuesday, December 20
Make cream cheese mints
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will hold a hands-on how-to class on how to make cream cheese mints on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 1 p.m. Just in time for the holidays! Yes, your mints go home with you. Call 406-883-8225 to reserve a spot.
Wednesday, December 21
Drum Circle held
RONAN — WMMC will hold a Drum Circle from 7-9 p.m. at the Red Poppy Building, Hwy. 93 and Eisenhower. Event hosted by Mark & Krysti. For more information call 406-290-3549.
Free online meditation classes offered
ZOOM — Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, Dec. 21, and on subsequent Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku from 6-7:30 p.m. via ZOOM. Call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.
Irrigators to meet
RONAN — Flathead Irrigation District will meet Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Mission West Community Development, 407 Main Street SW. The January meeting will return to the normal day and time, the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Santa to visit Arlee Valley Bank
RONAN — Free pictures with Santa and treats for the kiddos will be offered at Valley Bank of Arlee between 5 and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21.
Thursday, December 22
Christmas theme planned for Story Time
POLSON — Join us for Story Time every Thursday from 9–10:30 a.m. in the library meeting room. This program is geared for kindergarten readiness for ages 3-5. Christmas will be the theme for Dec. 22.
Friday, December 23
Library closes for Christmas holidays
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed from Dec. 23-26 for the Christmas holidays.
Saturday, December 24
Candlelight service held at St. Andrew’s
POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Christmas Eve candlelight service on Dec. 24. They will have caroling at 5 p.m. and worship at 5:30 p.m.
Polson Community Church holds Candlelight Service
POLSON — Polson Community Church, 814 First Street E, will hold a Candle Light Service at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24.
Sunday, December 25
Episcopal Church welcomes all to Christmas Day service
POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Christmas Day worship, on Dec. 25 at 10 a.m.
Learn cash flow management
RONAN — Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main St. SW, is offering a free workshop entitled, “Cash Flow Management: Cash keeps you in Business,” on Wednesday, Jan. 25, beginning at 1 p.m. and running for approximately two hours. Learn how to increase cash in the business with five basic formulas.
Call 406-676-5928 or go to: www.missionwestcdp.org for more information.
Tuesday, December 27
Learn to can bison meat at Arlee CDC
ARLEE — Canning is a great way to preserve bison meat for use all year round. The Arlee Community Development Corporation is offering a free bison canning class on Tuesday, Dec. 27, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at their office at 92555 Highway 93.
All residents of the Arlee School District are welcome to attend. To reserve your seat, call 406-726-5550 or email: info@arleecdc.org.
This class is sponsored by the First Nations Development Institute and Arlee Community Development Corporation.