ST. IGNATIUS — Circle of Security classes will be offered for free Mondays, Oct. 24-Dec. 12, at The Nest, 410 St. Mary’s Drive. The class meets from 4-5:30 p.m. This parenting class is for parents with children under the age of five. Pre-registration is required, call 406-745-3681. Course materials will be provided.

POLSON — Midweek Advent services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Wednesday, Nov. 30, and continue each Wednesday through Wednesday, Dec. 21. Soup supper will start at 5:30 p.m. with the services starting at 6:30 p.m. The theme is “The Ultimate Advent.”

RONAN — Glacier Bank’s Food Drive benefits Ronan Bread Basket and will continue until Dec. 16. Food items can be dropped off at Glacier Bank main lobby Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Missoula Community Chorus with Artistic Director Ron Wilcott will present their annual winter concert on Thursday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at Mission Valley United Methodist Church, 70715 Highway 93 North, mile marker 39.5, in St. Ignatius. “Peace, Love, Joy” features choral music from guest artist including JuBellation. The Missoula Community Chorus Chamber Chorale will also sing Benjamin Britten’s “Ceremony of Carols.” A suggested donation of $5 is requested at the door.

RONAN — Ronan Glacier Bank will host The Ronan Chamber Round Up on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 5-7 p.m. This open house will feature a “Food Drive” to benefit Ronan Bread Basket.

RONAN — The Ronan VFW and Auxiliary will be having a Community Christmas Potluck Dinner on Thursday, Dec. 8, at the VFW Hall. Veterans, families and the public are invited. Please bring a salad. Dinner will be served from 6-7 p.m. For information please call 406-676-3380.

HOT SPRINGS — Tin Cup and the Swingaderos will perform folk and bluegrass music at Symes Hot Springs’ Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

POLSON — The December Friendship Table Dinner is on Friday, Dec. 9, from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

PABLO — Two Eagle River School in Pablo will hold a Holiday Bazaar on Dec. 9 from noon-6 p.m. and on Dec. 10 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Vendor tables are available; please call 675-0292 for more information.

BIG ARM — Please join us at the Big Arm Historic School on Friday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m. for “Sounds of the Seasons.” The BAA and Westshore Community Church are co-sponsoring a holiday concert/ sing-along with Charles Lutz and friends. Charles is music teacher at Mission Valley Christian Academy in Polson. The concert will feature songs from his Christmas CD - “Stargazing” and familiar carols. Dessert will be provided. For more information call 406-849-5064.

POLSON — Missoula Self Help Law Center will be in Polson on Friday, Dec. 9, at the North Lake County Public Library. They will provide services on the second Friday of each month. An appointment must be made so please call 406-258-3428 or 406-758-2496.

HOT SPRINGS — Jesse B. and friends will perform American music at Symes Hot Springs’ Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

VALLEY VIEW — The Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road, will hold their monthly potluck on Sunday, Dec. 11. 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. Hope to see you.

RONAN — Flathead Irrigation District’s monthly meeting is on Monday, Dec. 12, at 1 p.m. at Mission Mountain Food Enterprise, 407 Main Street SW.

NORTH CROW — The Ladies at the North Crow Women’s Club are in the process of planning the 87th annual Christmas Program, Monday evening, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. Local children will share their talent with friends and neighbors. We want to put lights on the big tree in front of the Clubhouse and need your support to help pay for it. Please send a donation to the Women’s Club: North Crow Women’s Club, c/o Sherry Wolf, 45979 Old Highway 93, Ronan, MT 59864. Thanks for your support and we will see you at the Christmas Program. Refreshments will be provided. Any children interested in being a part of the program should call 406-676-3024.

RONAN — From fiery Cuban son and Brazilian samba- funk, Maracuja takes you on a musical journey around Latin America. Enjoy soothing bossa nova and wistful boleros on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the Ronan Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. This music will make you smile. Mission Valley Live is the sponsor of this event.

RONAN — The American Legion Post #138 is meeting on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. (second Tuesday) at the Ronan High School, Third Ave. W, west entry door, room #16. New members are welcome. For more information call 406- 676-3380 or 406-210-2607.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library in Polson is offering a free technology class on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 5:30 p.m. in the large meeting room. Everyone is welcome. The topic is “Do They Really Need that Gaming Computer? A Guide to Buying Technology for Christmas or Any Other Time” and will be taught by library specialist Heather Miles. Please call the library at 406-883-8225 or stop by the circulation desk at 2 First Ave. E for further information.

POLSON — The Polson Middle School Choir will perform on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Polson High School Auditorium. Join your neighbors and support and celebrate the children’s hard work. All performances are free.

PABLO — On Dec. 13, during CSKT Tribal Council’s morning session a discussion will take place regarding the cleanup of the former Flathead Post and Pole facility near Dixon. Call Marlene McDanal in CSKT Natural Resources Department at 406-883-2888 for additional information and updates.

RONAN — The Ronan VFW Auxiliary will be having their December meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Ronan. For more information call 406-676-3380.

POLSON — The National Active and Retired Federal Employees, NARFE, is holding its annual Christmas Party at noon, Dec. 14 at Pop’s Grill in Polson. A meal is available from the menu. Following lunch there will be a program featuring Barbara Monaco, the Chief Juvenile Probation Officer. A brief business meeting will follow the program.

POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire District meeting is scheduled for Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds station.

POLSON — The Polson Middle School Band will perform on Thursday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Polson High School Auditorium. Join your neighbors and support and celebrate the children’s hard work.

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will take place on Thursday, Dec. 15, from 5-7 p.m. Your host will be Glacier Bank located at 49430 Highway 93 E. See you there.

HOT SPRINGS — Blue Smoke will perform bluegrass music at Symes Hot Springs’ Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

RONAN — The Ronan Christmas Parade is planned for Friday, Dec. 16, at 6 p.m. Call the Ronan Chamber of Commerce office at (406) 676- 8300, for more information.

PARADISE — Sanders County Arts Council invites you to “Christmas with Lewis and Clark” presented by the Montana ShamRockers, a popular Irish group, which includes Neal Lewing of the Port Polson Players. They bring history to life through beloved traditional and original songs and the folklore and legends surrounding the amazing journey of Lewis and Clark. This event is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 16, from 7-9 p.m. at The Paradise Center in the historic school in Paradise. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students and are available at the door or on our website: www.sanderscountyarts.org, or our outlets: Garden Gift and Floral in Plains, D & D Liquor in Thompson Falls, and First Security Banks in Plains and Thompson Falls. Paradise Elementary School Preservation Committee and Sanders County Arts Council are sponsors of this event.

HOT SPRINGS — Good Ole Fashioned bluegrass will be performed at Hot Springs’ Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

PABLO — Santa’s Workshop, sponsored by Supporting Pregnant and Parent Teens Program and Early Foundations Home Visiting Program, will take place on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 5-7 p.m. at Salish Kootenai College in the Camas room. There will be children’s craft activities, door prizes, a light snack and a photo booth.

RONAN - The Mission Valley Children's Choir and the Women's Adult Education Choir will present a combined Christmas concert on Sunday, December 18 at 3 p.m., at the Ronan Performing Arts Center at the Ronan Middle School. The concert is free of charge and the public is cordially invited to attend.

POLSON — Mission Valley Elks Hoop Shoot and Free Throw contest will be held Sunday, Dec. 18, at Linderman Gymnasium for boys and girls ages 8-13 years of age (as of April 1, 2017). Free registration and warm up starts at 10:30 a.m. and the contest begins at 11 a.m. For more information, call 406-250-0771.

POLSON — The Polson High School Choir will perform on Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Polson High School Auditorium. Join your neighbors and support and celebrate the children’s hard work.

ST. IGNATIUS — The free St. Ignatius Community Dinner will be served on Wednesday, Dec. 21, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Community Center (next to Cenex gas station). Everyone is invited to come and share dinner with your community. Bring yourself, your family and friends. The St. Ignatius Christian Missionary Alliance Church will host this event. For more information call 406-273-8203.

POLSON — The Polson High School Jazz Choral group will sing Christmas carols on Wednesday, Dec. 21, from 1-2 p.m. at the Polson Senior Center. See you there.

POLSON — The Community Dance will be held Wednesday, Dec. 21, at the Elks Club from 7-10 p.m. Ken’s Country Combo will provide live music.

POLSON — The Lake County Republican Women will meet Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 6:30 p.m. in the Sheriff’s room at the Polson Rural Fire Department building on Regatta Road near the fairgrounds in Polson. All current members, past members, associate members, and prospective members are invited to attend. A slate of officers for the coming year will be presented for election. Events will be planned and put on the 2017 calendar. Please bring suggestions for program speakers. In addition to a full business agenda, refreshments will be served. Fellowship in keeping with the Christmas season is promised. Come and enjoy.