Saturday, December 8
4-H bazaar on tap
ST. IGNATIUS — Mission Valley Ranch Hands 4-H Club’s annual Christmas bazaar will be held at the St. Ignatius Community Center from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8.
Another opportunity to see Christmas production
POLSON — The Port Polson Players’ Christmas play, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” plays this weekend on Saturday, Dec. 8, and begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Theatre on the Lake.
MVCA to hold winter dinner fundraiser
POLSON — The Mission Valley Christian Academy will hold a winter dinner with a silent auction and guest speaker, NHL hockey player David Booth, on Saturday, Dec. 8, starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are available through the school and are $50 each. The dinner will be held at Polson Alliance Church.
Pachyderms celebrate Christmas
RONAN — All are invited to the annual Pachyderm Christmas party to celebrate the meaning of the season on Saturday, Dec. 8, 5-8 p.m. Joyful piano music will accompany a delicious meal catered by the Valley Club. Entrees will include: fine roast beef and seasoned chicken (tickets are $25). Contact Frank Delgado at 406-676-2370 for more information. This event will take place at the new Boys and Girls Clubhouse at 62579 Highway 93 in Ronan.
Sunday, December 9
Note final date for PPP’s Christmas play
POLSON — The Port Polson Players’ Christmas play, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” plays on Sunday, Dec. 9, and begins at 2 p.m. at the Theatre on the Lake.
Monday, December 10
Make a sundial at the library
POLSON — Makerspace at North Lake County Library is a 90-minute program beginning at 3:30 p.m. for kids of all ages and their caregivers any Monday the library is open. The project for Monday, Dec. 10, is making a sundial.
Santa visits North Crow Creek Women’s Club
NORTH CROW — Come join us for the annual North Crow Creek Women’s Club Christmas program on Monday, Dec.10, at 7 p.m. at the North Crow Clubhouse. Come to our Christmas program and share your talent. Children and adults are welcome to perform by singing a song, reciting a poem, sharing your favorite Christmas story or playing the piano or your favorite instrument. As always, Santa will be there with goodies for the children and, of course – our famous popcorn balls too. Our theme this year is: “A Red Truck Christmas.”
Tuesday, December 11
Classic Christmas movie shown
POLSON — A classic Christmas movie, "Christmas in Connecticut," will be shown on Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. at the North Lake County Library. Check our website for the three movie titles that will be shown in December. Yes, we will be serving popcorn. These are family friendly films. The showings are free and open to the public.
Thursday, December 13
Enjoy ‘Fun with Ice & Snow’ at library
POLSON — During Thursday, Dec. 13, story times at the North Lake County Library, the book, “Fun with Ice & Snow” will be read at 10:30 a.m. and again at 4 p.m.
Learn about black-footed ferrets
POLSON — “Prairie Bandits: The Story of Montana’s black-footed ferrets” by John Ashley will be Mission Mountain Audubon’s evening program on Thursday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Polson Library meeting room.
VFW Auxiliary puts on Christmas dinner
RONAN — The Ronan VFW Auxiliary is putting on a Christmas Dinner for the community. It is on Thursday, Dec. 13, at the VFW Hall. Dinner will be served from 6-7 p.m. Please bring a salad. For more information call 406-676- 3380.
Friday, December 14
Don’t miss library’s Friday Christmas flick
POLSON — On Friday, Dec. 14, at 3:30 p.m. the North Lake County Library will show a movie with a star-studded cast full of popular British actors.This holiday movie tells the story of Santa’s youngest son, Arthur, who is called on unexpectedly to save Christmas - and not just for the one child whose gifts Santa forgot to deliver, but for everyone at the South Pole. This Sony Pictures animated film is rated PG and lasts 97 minutes.
Prepare for Christmas concert sing-along
BIG ARM — Mark your calendar for Friday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. at our historic Big Arm schoolhouse when the Polson school district choral group will perform a Christmas concert. Please bring your favorite dessert to share and loosen up your vocal chords for the sing-along portion of the concert. If possible, donate an unwrapped toy for Toys For Tots. For further information, call 406-849-5522.
Santa arrives at Lights under the Big Sky event
RONAN — The lights go on at 5 p.m. and Santa arrives at 5:30 p.m. at the Ronan Fairgrounds for Lights under the Big Sky event. From 5:30-8:30 p.m. there will be games and crafts in the reindeer barn.
Saturday, December 15
Enjoy Glacier Symphony Orchestra and Chorale
WHITEFISH — Join us for this very special holiday concert that will feature both the Glacier Symphony Orchestra and Chorale performing sacred music by Baroque masters Bach and Handel, and 20/21st century composers Vaughan Williams, Lauridsen, Whitacre and Zoltek. Come enjoy this fabulous and inspiring concert for the holiday season at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center, 127 Spokane Ave.
Native artisans at Lights under the Big Sky event
RONAN — All day from 2-9 p.m. at the Community Center “Native Artisan Spotlight’ will take place. The lights go on at 5 p.m. at the Ronan Fairgrounds and Santa arrives at 5:30 p.m. for the Lights under the Big Sky event. From 5:30-8:30 p.m. there will be games and crafts in the reindeer barn. At the Community Center There will be a ‘Live Nativity’ between 6 and 7 p.m. Also during that time Robert Parot will perform a hoop dance.
Sunday, December 16
Enjoy sacred Christmas music performance
KALISPELL — Join us for this very special holiday concert that will feature both the Glacier Symphony Orchestra and Chorale performing sacred music by Baroque masters Bach and Handel, and 20/21st century composers Vaughan Williams, Lauridsen, Whitacre and Zoltek. Come enjoy this fabulous and inspiring concert for the holiday season at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16, at Flathead High Performance Hall, 644 Fourth Ave. W in Kalispell.
Exchange food for fines at library
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library is holding a food drive. All contributions will be donated to the Polson Loaves and Fish Food Pantry. Patrons with overdue items or fines on their cards are encouraged to bring sealed, commercially prepared, nonperishable food items to the circulation desk. Fines will be reduced by one dollar for each item donated. Please note that forgiveness of fines does not include lost or damaged items. Patrons without fines are also encouraged to join in this event to help replenish the Food Pantry.
Monday, December 17
Attend book signing at library
POLSON — Linda Greenwood is holding a signing for a memoir she wrote about her late husband, Tom Greenwood, entitled “One of a Kind,” on Monday, Dec. 17, between noon and 3 p.m. at the North Lake County Library.
Tuesday, December 18
Classic Christmas movie shown
POLSON — A classic Christmas movie, "A Christmas Story," will be shown on Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. at the North Lake County Library. Check our website for the three movie titles that will be shown in December. Yes, we will be serving popcorn. These are family friendly films. The showings are free and open to the public.
Legislators engage in community discussion
RONAN — Mission Valley Rises: Democracy Engaged! will host a community discussion with legislators on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 6 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center. This will be a community discussion with our legislators on what we should be watching for in this legislative session. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Dec. 18, from 6-8 p.m.
Water users invited to meeting
ST. IGNATIUS — All interested water users are invited to The Bureau of Indian Affairs - Flathead Indian Irrigation Project’s semi-annual irrigation meeting, on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at the St. Ignatius Community Center between 5-7 p.m. For more information call 406- 745-2661.
Wednesday, December 19
All welcome to free dinner in Arlee
ARLEE — The Food Sovereignty Committee is having a community dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 19, from 6-8 p.m. in the Arlee School cafeteria. This is a free dinner and open to everyone. Contact Makenzie at 406-493- 2803 or Mary 406-531-7975 for more information.
Ken’s Country Combo plays for Christmas dance
POLSON — Please join us for the Community Christmas Dance at the Elks’ on Main Street on Wednesday, Dec. 19, from 7-10 p.m. Ken’s Country Combo will play a variety of vintage country and rock and roll music for you to dance to in the ballroom. There will be a drawing for door prizes and other gifts. Everyone is welcome. No Elks membership is required. The cover charge is $5. Come and join in on the fun.
Rural Fire District board to meet
POLSON – The regular monthly meeting of the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 6 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station number 1, 25B Regatta Road. Note the date change. An agenda will be available the Monday prior to meeting.
Friday, December 21
‘Annie Junior’ on stage at Glacier School
RONAN — Glacier Lake School Theater group presents a production of “Annie Junior,” the timeless classic set in New York about a strong, determined orphan. It will be held at The Silver Knot, 35115 Timberlane Road. The show starts at 6 p.m. and the doors open at 5:30 p.m. Concessions will be available. Tickets are $10 and $5.
‘Holiday Treasures’ big drawing held after parade
RONAN – The big drawing of the Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce annual “Holiday Treasures” promotion will be held at 6:30 p.m. after the parade of lights at the Ronan Flower Mill. Santa will also be there with goodie bags for the kids.Don’t miss this opportunity to win or watch your neighbors win holiday treasure.
Bring lights to Christmas Parade
RONAN — On Main Street, Friday, Dec. 21, the town of Ronan will hold a “Parade of Lights” beginning at 5:30 p.m. Parade lineup is behind St. Luke Extended Care facility at no later than 5 p.m. For more information call 406-676-5323 or 406-676-5901 or 406-676- 4600. Spectators are asked to bring flashlights, lanterns, glowsticks and such to share the light of hope, love and peace.
Christmas market held at fairgrounds
RONAN — A Christmas market will be held all day at the Ronan fairgrounds from 4-9 p.m. In the Community Center from 6-7 p.m. the Mennonite Choir will provide music. A “Live Nativity” will take place there from 6-7 p.m. and Mission Valley Ukelele Jam will then provide music from 7-8 p.m.
Pablo students bring holiday performance to stage
PABLO — The annual Pablo Elementary Christmas Program, “Someday at Christmas,” will be presented on Friday, Dec. 21, at 9 a.m. in the Pablo Elementary gym. All grade levels will perform. The program this year will include traditional carols, rock and roll favorites, songs celebrating diversity and humorous songs. Students of every grade level work very hard during rehearsals to bring a fine performance to the stage. Please make plans to attend.
Monday, December 24
Candlelight service planned
POLSON —New Life Church, 1414 Second Street W, has a candlelight service planned for Dec. 24, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. We hope you and your family will join us at 5:30 p.m. for a candlelight communion service celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We will have cookies and cider at 4:30 p.m. Childcare will be provided for nursery school age children. Call 406-883-2447 for more information.
Candlelight, communion service held
POLSON — Polson Community Church, 1814 First Street E, will have a candlelight and communion service on Christmas Eve at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Library closes for holiday observance
POLSON — The North Lake County Library will be closed on Monday, Dec. 24, and Tuesday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday.
St. Andrew’s invites all to Christmas eve service
POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Christmas services: Christmas eve candlelight service with caroling at 4:30 p.m. and worship beginning at 5 p.m.
Two candlelight services planned at Good Shepherd
POLSON — Candlelight Christmas Eve services for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Polson will be at 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. with communion.
Tuesday, December 25
All welcome at Christmas day worship service
POLSON — St. Andrew’s, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Christmas day worship service at 10 am.
Thursday, December 27
‘Night at the Museum’ series ends
POLSON — Miracle of America’s 4th Thursday, free “Night at the Museum” will end the series with its Christmas program on Dec. 27 at 6:30 p.m. A 30-minute Christmas special, starring Jimmy Stewart and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, will be followed by a filmed-in-Montana movie, “Headin’ Home for the Holidays,” starring singer Amy Grant and Dennis Weaver. This movie lasts about 60 minutes. The movie was filmed in Glacier National Park and the Scriver Art Gallery in Browning. Treats and donations are welcome. For more information, call Gil at 406-270- 7895.
Library holds ‘Tech Drop in for Assistance Day’
POLSON — North Lake County Library will hold a “Tech Drop in for Assistance Day” on Thursday, Dec. 27, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Does a new device have you puzzled? Come in to the library and Heather will help you get more comfortable with your new device.
Listen to story at library
POLSON — Storytime at North Lake County Library takes place at 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Thursdays. The story for Dec. 27 is “Animals at Night.”
Friday, December 28
Disney movie shown at library
POLSON — The North Lake County Library will show a Disney movie at 3:30 p.m. The movie will last approximately 109 minutes.
Sunday, December 30
No Mass held at Jock Mission New Year’s Day
JOCKO — The St. John Berchman/Jocko Mission will hold a Mass on Sunday, Dec. 30, at 5 p.m. but there will be no Mass on New Year’s Day.
Monday, December 31
Join New Year’s Eve Mass
ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Mission Church will hold a New Year’s Eve Mass at 7 p.m. There will also be a New Year’s Eve party (New York Safe and Sane) from 8-10 p.m. in the social hall.
Library closes for New Year's holidays
POLSON — The North Lake County Library will be closed on Monday and Tuesday Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, 2019 for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day holiday.
Sacred Heart Mission holds New Year’s Eve Mass
ARLEE — The Sacred Heart Mission will hold a New Year’s Eve Mass at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, January 1
Polar Plungers prepare
POLSON — The 21st annual meeting of the Polson Polar Plungers will convene on New Year’s Day at 1 p.m.at Riverside Park. Proper attire required. If you have any questions, phone 406-883- 2756.
Wednesday, January 2
Check out community dance
POLSON — Please join us for the Community dance at the Elks on Main St. on Wednesday, Jan. 2, from 7-10 p.m. We provide snacks during break at 8:30 p.m. The music is by Ken’s Combo and plays a variety of vintage country and rock and roll. Everyone is welcome. Elks membership isn’t required. The cover charge is $5. Come and check us out.
Sunday, January 6
Join NW Accordion Association dance
POLSON —The Northwest Accordion Association Community Dance will be held on Jan. 6, 2019 from 2-5 p.m. at the Elks on Main St. There will be a variety of music you can listen or dance to. You do not have to be a member of the Elks or the Accordion Association. Remember, if you sing or play you don’t pay. Admission is $2 for members, $3 for non-members, and $5 to become a member of the association. Everyone is welcome, to play, sing, dance or just listen. Come and join us if you can.
Tuesday, January 8
Quilters gather for speaker, soup
RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the Terrace Lake Community Church in Ronan. Monique Kleinhans will be the guest speaker and the guild will provide soup and rolls. For those who have signed up, the first class of the year will be on Jan. 5. Don’t forget your show and tell on the 8th.
Wednesday, January 9
Auxiliary meets at VFW Hall
RONAN — The Ronan VFW Auxiliary 5652 will meet on Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall. For more information call 406-676-3380.
Rural Fire District Board to meet
POLSON – The regular monthly meeting of the Polson Rural Fire District board of trustees will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 6 p.m.at the fairgrounds station number 1, 25B Regatta Rd. An agenda is available the Monday prior to meeting on the website: polsonruralfiredistrict.org.