POLSON — Western Montana Area VI Agency of Aging presents a Powerful Tools for Caregivers six-week class session to give you, the caregiver, tools you need to avoid burnout. The classes will be each Thursday, Aug.11- Sept.15, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the O-Maley conference room on the second floor of Providence St. Joseph Medical Center #6, Thirteenth Ave. E. The cost is $50 with assistance available. Register by calling 406-883-7284 or 1-800-266-4188.

POLSON — From Aug. 23-Sept. 30, the exhibit “Fresh Perspective” will feature new Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery artists Barbara Shrider (watercolor), Mark Sherman (raku pottery), Denise Zemke (stained glass), Gail Trenfield (watercolor/ photography), and long-time member artist Joanne Simpson (watercolor batik) and invited oil painter and pastel artist Helen Siemers. For more information contact the Gallery at 406-883-5956.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Fort Connah Restoration Society will celebrate “Angus McDonald Days,” his 200th birthday, during our free Fall Open House Rendezvous scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10-Wednesday, Sept. 14. For camping information call: 406-546-5067 or call 406-745-4336 for general information. Fort Connah is located 6 miles north of St. Ignatius at mile marker 39 on Highway 93.

POLSON — Tuesday, Sept. 13, is the first day of rehearsals for the Mission Valley Choral Society’s fall season and seasonal concert. We will meet at 7 p.m. at the Polson Presbyterian Church. All singers, (young, old, professionals, rank amateurs or anyone who just likes to have fun making music) is welcome and invited. Call 406-883-1086 for details. Visit the MVCS website or just show up.

POLSON — This year’s Bible Study Fellowship starts Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Polson Community Church, 1814 First Street E at 6:25 p.m. The group is interdenominational and has all female participants.  We are studying John - an awesome book. The meetings start on time and strive to be done by 8 p.m. Unfortunately there is no childcare at this BSF. For information regarding the format for the Bible study or any other questions, call 406-755-1738 or 406-871-5758.

POLSON — Jette Meadows Homeowners Association’s monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. at the Speer Home.

POLSON — Resource Roundtable will be gathering again on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at noon at the Lake County Health Department conference room. Lunch will be provided.

POLSON — The regular monthly meeting of the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will take place Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station #1 meeting room, 25-B Regatta Road.

RONAN — The VFW Auxiliary is meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall. For more information call 406-676-3380.

RONAN — Missoula Businesswomen’s Network Mission Valley Sub-network will host Senator Diane Sands on Sept. 15, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lake County Community Development Building, 407 W Main Street. Senator Sands’ topic will be, “History of Montana’s Women – Suffrage Movement.” The lunch sponsor will be Laurie Dassonville. Please RSVP TO ldville@yahoo. com by Sept. 13.

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will be held on Thursday, Sept. 15, from 5-7 p.m. Your host will be Providence St Joseph located at 6 Thirteenth Ave. E in Polson. See you there.

HOT SPRINGS — Hot Flash Blues, a ladies dance band, will provide music at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will host an evening potluck at the historic Big Arm School on Friday, Sept 16, at 6 p.m. Bring one of your favorite dishes to share with neighbors and friends. Dinner is between 6-7 p.m. Speakers are Hilary Devlin and Dr. Shawn Devlin. Hilary is the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Flathead Lakers and Shawn is a research professor at the Flathead Lake Biological Station. They will discuss aspects of Flathead Lake and what we can do to keep it beautiful. Come enjoy a meal with friends and neighbors and ask questions about what each of us can do to preserve our magnificent Flathead Lake. For more information, call 406-849-5064.

HOT SPRINGS — Wayo will provide boogie-woogie on the piano at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

RONAN — The Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Harvest Fest on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Ronan Visitors’ Center on Highway 93. The day includes kids’ games, a Dutch oven cook-off, food and craft vendors and a scarecrow decorating contest.

POLSON — On Saturday, Sept. 17, the Xi Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi presents a free showing of “Night at the Museum.” The movie starts at dusk (about 7:45 p.m.). Bring your own chairs, blankets and picnic food to Sacajawea Park. Beginning at 6 p.m. we will have pop, water, candy, and popcorn for sale, as well as glow bracelets and necklaces. Spread the word and come to this free family friendly event. In the event of rain, the movie will be rescheduled.

POLSON — Our next gathering of Thyme for Herbs will be Monday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. in the North Valley Library. Our main topic will be “Herbs For Your Health Challenges”. We will also discuss saving seeds to sprout for winter nutrients. Bring your questions about using herbs. We are inviting new people who are interested in learning how to use herbs to enhance their health. For information, call Linda Peterson at 406-319-2446.

RONAN — Senior commodities will be delivered on Tuesday, Sept. 20. The commodities program is open to those over 60 years of age and meets certain income levels. If you are interested in receiving commodities or know someone who can benefit from this program call the LCCOA at 406-676-2367.

POLSON — Moving for Better Balance, an evidence-based, adapted Tai Chi class will be offered by the Area VI Agency on Aging on Tuesday and Friday for 12 weeks, beginning Sept. 20. Call Jane at 406-883-7284, for more information or to sign up.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library in Polson invites everyone to take part in the Big Read. The adult book selection is “Love Medicine” by Louise Erdrich. Events take place Thursday, Sept. 22 and Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. The children’s selection is “The Mud Pony” by Caron Lee Cohen. Events take place on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m.-noon. For more information, please call the library’s circulation desk at 406-883-8225.

CHARLO — The Kuilix Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Thursday, Sept. 22, at the United Methodist Church, Highway 93, at noon. Bring a brownbag lunch. The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. The meeting topic is “Celebrate Your Genealogy.” Bring your laptops. Regent Nancy Mehaffie and Registrar Nancy Eastes will show us Internet tricks for studying genealogy. Prospective members and the public are welcome. For more information go: hunn.mehaffie@ gmail.com.

POLSON — Enjoy a free night at the Miracle of America Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, on the fourth Thursday evening of each month. The program starts at 6:30 pm. Treats and donations accepted. On Thursday, Sept. 22, we will show “The Sound of Music.” Come join us for a fun evening. If you have questions call 406-883-6804.

POLSON — Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E, will host a Community Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m. The menu includes soups, breads, salads and desserts. All are welcome

POLSON — A free eight week Bereavement Support Group series for adults grieving the death of a loved one is offered Wednesdays from 10-11:30 a.m. from Sept. 28-Nov. 16, at the O’Maley conference room at St. Joseph Medical Center. Registration is required by Sept. 23. To register contact: Mary Martin, LCSW, at 406- 883-8914 or mary.martin@ providence.org.

POLSON — The Lake County Pachyderms will feature Johanna Clark, Candidate for HD93, Friday, Sept. 23, at noon at the Polson Rural Fire Department.

WEST LAKE — Come celebrate West Shore Community Library’s “21 Times Around the Sun.” With only contributions and volunteers we have progressed from a garage to a full service library. We serve the West Lake area from Somers to Big Arm. Meet us at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell on Friday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. for dinner, dancing and auctions. Tickets are $60 per person and go to help keep West Shore Community Library’s doors open. For further information, call 406-844-3917 or go to: wsclibrary.org.

ARLEE — The Little Big Band will play a “Pass the Hat” music evening at Hangin’ Art Gallery, 92555 Highway 93, on Friday, Sept. 23, from 6-8 p.m. Dinner will be served from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. followed by music and dancing. The Little Big Band plays popular tunes from the 1940’s Big Band Era and classic country from 1980s and “backwards.” Members James and Shirley Pettit and Richard Tobel of Ronan have been playing together for 15 years. Call the Gallery at 406-726-5005 or Jim at 406- 676-8224 or email: jlpettit4@ gmail.com

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Chamber of Commerce is taking orders for the 2017 Birthday Calendar. There will be a table at Rod’s IGA from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23. September 23 is the absolute last day for orders so please plan accordingly. Prices remain at $10 each with extra names and dates outside the household available for 50 cents each. You may call LaVonne at 745-3423 or Stephanie Morton at NAPA in St. Ignatius for ordering and information. Thank you for supporting your Chamber.

RONAN — A tailgate benefit for Ronan Fire Department will take place at 5 p.m. at the Ronan High School football field on Friday, Sept. 23. Tri-tip sandwiches, coleslaw and chips will be sold for $7. Come support the RFD and enjoy a great meal. Call 406-253-9350 for more information.

HOT SPRINGS — Tin Cup will provide bluegrass music at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

GLACIER PARK — Entrance fees to Glacier National Park, as well as other units of the National Park Service, will be waived on Saturday, Sept. 24, in honor of National Public Lands Day.

POLSON — Multiple families have donated goods to the United Methodist Church, 301 Sixteenth Ave. E, garage sale scheduled for Saturday, Sept 24. All proceeds benefit the church. Doors will open at 8 a.m. and close at 3 p.m. Coffee and cinnamon rolls will be available for purchase. Call 406-883-6161 or 406-883-4015 with questions.

POLSON — Mission Valley Christian Academy will host a fun night under the stars at their Island Dreams Fundraising Auction and Dinner at the Red Lion on Saturday, Sept. 24. You won’t want to miss the opportunity for great vacation packages, world class fish sculpture, area certificates and much, much more. All proceeds benefit Mission Valley Christian Academy. Admission/dinner tickets are $25 each, doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call MVCA at 406-883-6858.

POLSON — The first annual Marine Corps Reserves “Toys for Tots” four-person Golf Scramble, presented by Marine Corps League #1041, takes place on Saturday, Sept. 24, (one day event). Play 18 holes at the Polson Bay Golf Course Bayshore Nine (old nine) 2 laps. Shotgun start is at 9 a.m. on the old nine. Entry fee: course season pass holders are $40 per person and non- course season pass holders $50 are per person. Entry includes golf and meal after play on the lawn below clubhouse. Scoring by Pro Shop on the Calaway System. The field is limited to the first 64 entries and is open to the public. For more information call the Polson Bay Golf Course at 406-883-8230.

RONAN — It’s time to clean out the garage and barn. A benefit auction to help fund improvements for the fairgrounds and arena will take place on the Ronan Fairgrounds Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. Donations of hay, straw or other marketable items are appreciated. All proceeds go to improvements on the fairgrounds. For information call Ken Snyder at 406-261-1759 or Sjaan Vincent at 406-644- 2863.

POLSON — The Polson High School Volleyball team plays against Hamilton and Dillon on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the Linderman School gym. For more information call 406- 883-6351

RONAN - Free class preview video for Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University will be Sunday, Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 207 Eisenhower St. SW. There is a charge for actual classes, which begin Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. Class material should be ordered by Sept. 25. Call Barnaby Smith at 260-1112 for more info.

RONAN – The American Legion, VFW and the Army Survivor Outreach Services Program will host Gold Star Mom’s/Family Day on Sept. 25, at Bockman Park. The event starts at noon.

POLSON — Celebrate fall with the downtown “Decorate the Bench Competition.” Choose a bench at Navigator Travel between Sept. 26-Oct.7. The public votes Oct.15-21 with winners announced at our “Downtown Open House” on Oct. 22. The first place prize is $200 in PBC-dollars; the second place prize is $100 in PBC-dollars; and third place is $80 in PBC-dollars. This is another event brought to you by the Polson Business Community. If you have questions, call Jackie at 406-883-5800 or Evonne at 406-883-5222.