POLSON — Sandpiper Gallery’s exhibit “Yin and Yang: Functional and Abstract” features basketry; leather; fiber; clay and abstract art by Brigitte Miller; Holly Wurl; Mary Sale; Jean Stromnes; Margery Christensen; Nancy Gordon and invited Lakeside fiber artist Joan Renne. The exhibit runs Aug. 13-Sept. 20 with a reception Friday, Aug. 16, from 5-7 p.m.

POLSON — A “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” class is scheduled for Wednesdays, from 10-11:30 a.m., Aug. 15-Sept. 18 at the O’Maley meeting room in Providence St. Joseph Medical Center.. There is no fee for the class. It is sponsored by the Area VI Agency on Aging, St. Joe’s, and Lake Co. Extension Service, to help caregivers take care of themselves, better understand their emotions, communicate more effectively, and find local resources. Please contact Jane at (406) 883-7284 or 1-800-266-4188, for more information or to sign up. Class size is limited.

POLSON — Mission Valley Animal Shelter is offering a free class to train people to work with dogs to help them get adopted on Sept. 9, 11 and 12, from 9–11 a.m. each day. Following the class, trainees must be able to make an eight-week commitment, twice a week, for an hour each time to work with dogs. You must be at least 18 years old. Call Jill at MVAS, (406) 883-5312, for more information and to register.

POLSON — Heart to Heart will play on Sept. 11 at the Elks. From now on we are dancing every Wednesday. Treats are welcome as always. Dancing is from 7-10 p.m., so come join us.

POLSON — The Polson Job Service sponsors a clinic, “Assistance for Business,” on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at Ninepipes Lodge. Registration is 7:30-8 a.m. with opening remarks and presentations from the Dept. of Labor and Industry and Dept. of Revenue to follow. It runs until 5 p.m. with a lunch break. Cost is $40 for chamber members or $45 for non-members. For more information, contact the Polson Job Service at (406) 883-7885.

POLSON — A Baptist missionary to the Ukraine will speak at Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E., on Wednesday, Sept. 11. A soup/salad/dessert dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and the speaker begins at 7 p.m.  All are welcome.

POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire District Trustee monthly meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Fairgrounds Station. All residents of the Polson Rural Fire District and interested general public are encouraged to attend. Residents’ questions and ideas help to keep the trustees informed and assist them in formulating their decisions. For a full text of approved minutes and the agenda please go to www.polsonfire.org.

POLSON — On Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Cherry Valley School will hold a Child Find for children birth to age 5. Free screenings for developmental readiness, hearing, language and motor skills are offered. Call (406) 883-6333 for a free appointment.

RONAN — The Friends of Ronan Library group is sponsoring Montana Author’s Night on Thursday, Sept, 12, from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Ronan Library. Please join us in welcoming Keith McCafferty, author of “The Royal Wulff Murders” and “The Gray Ghost Murders.”  This event is open to the public. 

POLSON — A bone marrow drive will be held at Polson Tribal Health to help Christina Ducharme. Christina was diagnosed with leukemia in June of this year and is in need of a match to help her get better. We will have the bone marrow drive on Sept. 12 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and donate. If you have any question, please call Leandria Cutfinger at (406) 370-8502. We will also be fundraising to help with the costs.

POLSON — The Masumola Club meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Clubhouse. The social gathering begins at 5:45 p.m., the barbecue is at 6:30 p.m. and our program is at 7 p.m. The clubhouse is located on Masumola Road. Turn onto Rocky Point off Highway 93 and after the 3-mile marker, turn right onto Masumola Road.  

Anyone in the community of Polson and the surrounding area is invited to attend this meeting as a guest or to join the club. The only requirement for new guests is to bring your own utensils and a dish to pass if you wish. For membership information, call (406) 883-6184.

RONAN — For children currently residing in the Ronan-Pablo School District we are conducting our annual Child Find free screening on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013, from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the K. Wm. Harvey Elementary School. Children, age birth to 5 years old, will be screened for delays in speech, language, motor skills, social or basic school readiness skills.

Please make an appointment by calling Janet at (406) 676-3390 ext. 3450. Walk-ins will be subject to availability or scheduled for a later date.

Appointments are required.

POLSON — The September Friendship Table Dinner is on Sept. 13 from 5-7 p.m. at Polson Presbyterian Church, located across from Linderman School.  Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

POLSON — The Lake County Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, Sept. 13, in the conference room of the Fairgrounds Fire Station just across the bridge in Polson. The meeting will start at 11:30 a.m. with a brown bag lunch and social time. The formal club meeting will start at noon with a short business meeting followed by our guest speaker.

Guest speaker for the meeting is Ms. Heather Knutson, general manager of Polson’s Country Foods. She will focus on the products, company structure, growth and future of Country Foods. She is passionate about their products and enjoys being involved in the food industry. All are welcome to attend.

RONAN — A bake sale and yard sale at the Ronan Indian Senior Center, Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Any and all people may donate baked items or items for a yard sale. If it is raining, we can hold the sale inside. If not, we will set up tables outside. Marie Cowan has agreed to make her famous fry bread for $2 each, and Indian Tacos at $5. Proceeds from the bake and yard sales will go to The People’s Voice, Inc. Hope to see you there.

POLSON — Lake County High School Rodeo held at Polson Fairgrounds Sept. 14-15 is where girls and boys participate in a wide range of rodeo activities: barrels, saddle broncs, goat-tying and breakaway and possibly for the first year there will be sports shooting. There is a great concession stand complete with homegrown Montana beef direct from our valley. For more information, call (406) 644-2874 or (406) 676-7600.

NINEPIPES — St Ignatius American Legion Auxiliary Post 106 is having a food drive on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Ninepipes Lodge for the St. Ignatius and Arlee Food Pantries. The Griz game is at 5 p.m., the silent auction and music begins at 8 p.m. Food drop off locations are: Community Bank in Ronan and Ninepipes Lodge. Call (406) 644-2588 or (406) 270-1079, for further information. 

POLSON — The 11th annual “World-Wide Paint-Out” check-in is at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Riverside Park near the east end of the Polson Memorial Bridge. This fun, free event is where painters, young and old from all over the world, all paint on the same day. Bring your painting gear to Riverside Park and paint there or any location you choose. We meet back at the park at 4 p.m. for a group photo (posted on the “International Plein Air Painters” web site) and where your work is shown and the public is invited to view and purchase paintings. There is a raffle for all participants with prizes donated by many local businesses. 

DAYTON — The Chief Cliff Fire Service area is sponsoring its twenty-second annual Dayton Daze celebration at the Idle Spur Saloon on Sept. 14 this year. The theme for this year’s parade is: “Old West Heroes and Legends,” so build a float and dress up as your favorite western character and come join in the fun. There will be sailboat rides at the Dayton Yacht Club from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., a Ladies Aid Bazaar at the Dayton Church with lunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., wine tasting at the Mission Mountain Winery from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., parade line-up at 2 p.m. with parade at 3 p.m., games for kids, and a barbecue with music at the Idle Spur from 4:30 p.m. until closing (with free camping at the Idle Spur for those who wish to stay the night). The fire department is raffling off a Remington 330/.270 caliber hunting rifle with a scope, sling and case; $100 worth of gasoline; and an assortment of other valuable prizes. Mark your calendar and we’ll see you on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Idle Spur Saloon. For more information, or raffle tickets, contact Zoe Lilja at (406) 849-5917.

PABLO – Native American Awareness Days, at the People’s Center in Pablo, is the week of Sept. 17-20. Open to the public, the event’s purpose is to educate the community on lifestyles and history of the Salish, Kootenai and Pend d’ Oreille people. Activities include: Native arts, crafts, dancing and cooking demonstrations with frybread and dry meats available to eat. Call Marie at (406) 675-0160, for more information.

POLSON — Constitution Day, called on some calendars Citizenship Day, is Tuesday, Sept. 17. The Miracle of America Museum will stay open until 7 pm that day and is offering lecture tours of the Revolutionary War display and the Constitution Displays at no extra cost. Free pocket copies of the Constitution will be given to participants.

PABLO — Lake County Democrats’ monthly meeting will be Wednesday, Sept. 18. in the Michel Building at Salish Kootenai College. The meeting will focus on a variety of education issues in Montana. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with a social followed by a brief business meeting at 7 p.m. The program includes a panel discussion by local educators. The public is welcome.

RONAN — The Mission Valley sub-network of Missoula Businesswomen’s Network will meet on Sept. 19 from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lake county Community Development Building, 407 W. Main St. La Nita Fitzpatrick of Mountain West Bank will speak on tax tips for the self-employed and credit. Laurie Dassonville of “SendOutCards” is the lunch sponsor. Please RSVP by Sept. 18 to ldville@yahoo.com. Bring your business cards, marketing materials and friends.

POLSON —Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour is held Thursday, Sept. 19, from 5-7 p.m. at Bishop Insurance.

PABLO — The People’s Center Pow-wow includes traditional Native American dancing, drumming and singing. Vendors of beadwork, local art and food are on hand. Everyone is welcome to this free event. For more information, call the center at (406) 675-0160.

RONAN — Come to Ronan’s Harvest Festival held at the Community Bank parking lot and Ronan City Park, from 9 a.m.-noon. 

POLSON — A multi-interest sale will take place at Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E. from 8 a.m. to whenever on Sept. 21. There will be a bake sale, a yard sale, handcrafted items for sale as well as hot dogs and drinks.

POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery announces “Harvest Time,” a non-juried exhibit. All area artists are invited to submit original work for the show. All work should fit the theme of autumn harvest and must be delivered to Sandpiper Gallery on Saturday, Sept. 21. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Sept. 27, from 5-7 p.m. and the will be exhibited until Nov. 8. Visit Sandpiperartgallery.com or contact Sandpiper Gallery at (406) 883-5956 for details.

POLSON — The Sandpiper Gallery hosts a non-juried, open show entitled “Harvest Time,” celebrating fall and harvest time. Artistic interpretation of the theme in any medium is accepted. The show runs Sept. 24-Nov. 8.

RONAN – The Ronan Woman's Club will hold their September meeting at 7 p.m. at the Ronan Senior Citizens Center. Please join us. New members are welcome. We are a service group that enjoys helping the Ronan community.