Saturday, September 19
Order Mission birthday calendars through Sept. 20
ST. IGNATIUS — Orders for the Mission Chamber of Commerce birthday calendars will be taken between now and the deadline of Sept. 20. There will be a table at Rod’s Harvest Foods from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Aug. 3, Aug. 21, Aug. 24 and Sept. 4. If you are unable to order at those times, contact LaVonne Olmsted at 406-745-3423. The price of the calendars remains $10. If you wish to add extra names and dates outside your household, there is a 50-cent additional charge for each name and date.
Tammy Matt will also take orders at Grizzly Nails. Thank you for supporting your local Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday, September 19
Borrow child life jacket at St. Joe’s
POLSON — This year Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is continuing to help keep kids safe while on the water by participating in the Boat US Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Program for Kids. Boaters may borrow a child’s life jacket for the day or the weekend at no charge. Visit the St. Joseph Medical Center Emergency Dept., 6 Thirteenth Ave. E. and sign out an infant, child or youth life jacket. For more information, call 406-883-8423.
Saturday, September 19
Farmers' Markets for 2015
Goods available at Ronan Farmers’ Market
RONAN — Beginning Thursday, May 7, Ronan’s Farmers’ Market will take place every Thursday until Aug. 27 on Main Street in front of Ronan Flower Mill. There will be fresh produce, baked goods and local artists with their works. For more information, call (406) 676-5323.
Arlee Farmers' Market opens
ARLEE – The Arlee Farmers Market will take place on Fridays from 4-7 p.m. May 1-Sept. 25 at the Powwow Junction Shops, 34306 Pow Wow Road and Highway 93. Join us for the all-new Farmers Market. Enjoy fresh produce, pastries, hot food and locally handcrafted items. It’s the perfect stop to pickup items for your weekend at the lake.
Contact market manager Roy Mills at (406) 241-1390, for more information.
Farmers' Market held every Friday in Polson
POLSON – Polson’s Farmers Market will be held every Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through the summer season. The market is held in downtown Polson on Third Ave. W, between Main Street and First Street W. For questions or more information, please call LouAnne Hoskinson at 406-675-0177 or go to Polson Farmers Market on Facebook for more updates.
Thursday set as Co-op Farmer’s Market Day
POLSON — On Thursdays, Farmer’s Market at the Co-Op is open from 3-7 p.m. You can also pick up Co-op orders on Thursdays in Polson.
Saturday, September 19
Receive a gift bag for library card signup
RONAN — “Having fun isn’t hard when you’ve got a library card.” (Marc Brown, author of the Arthur books.) For the month of September, a gift bag will be given out to each person receiving a new library card or updating his or her contact information at the Ronan Library. Call 406-676-3682, for more information.
Saturday, September 19
Quilters offer classes
RONAN –Mission Mountain Quilt Guild meets at the Terrace Lake Community Church, (formerly the Alliance Church), in Ronan, on Terrace Lake Road.
There are classes scheduled on Sept. 18 and 19 with Monique. If you have questions, call Kay Krantz at 406-745-4575 or 406-544-2084. Don’t forget to bring your show and tell. Everyone is welcome and we will see you there. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. or so. We look forward to a good year of sewing, learning, and fellowship.
Celebrate local food, support LCCDC
RONAN — A celebration of local foods will take place at Mission Mountain Golf Club on Sept. 19 from 6-10 p.m. This classy-country, family-friendly event is a fundraiser to support Lake County Community Development Corporation. Corporate table tickets are $1,000, individual tickets are $50 and children 2-12 years old are $25. Call 406-676-5901 for more information.
Chamber uncorks fundraiser
POLSON — The second annual Chamber Uncorked fundraiser will be held from 6-9 p.m. at the Polson Motorcoach Resort/KOA. Uncorked will also feature a tasting of Oktoberfest Brews and light hors d’oeuvres. Only 100 tickets will be sold for this event. Tickets are $45 and are available at the Chamber office at 418 Main Street. Deadline for purchasing tickets is Friday, Sept. 18.
Check your child’s car seat
POLSON — On Sept. 19 between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the parking lot of Walmart in Polson, there will be a Child Passenger Safety Check Station set up over by the garden area during the Polson Police Department’s annual Safety Days event, where you may stop by and have your child’s car seat checked. For more information on child passenger safety, go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Enjoy vertical tasting of Cabernet Sauvignon
DAYTON — On Sept. 19, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., enjoy “Vertical Tasting of Cabernet Sauvignon,” a free event at Mission Mountain Winery. You can compare older and current releases of Cabernet Sauvignon. For more information, call 406-849-5524.
High school kids participate in rodeo
POLSON — Lake County High School Rodeo will be held at Polson Fairgrounds Sept. 19-20. Watch as the girls and boys participate in a wide range of rodeo activities: barrels, saddle broncs, goat tying, and breakaway and possibly sports shooting. There will be a great concession stand complete with homegrown Montana beef direct from our valley. For more information, call 406-644-2874 or 406-676-7600.
Ronan hosts annual Harvest Festival
RONAN — Come to Ronan’s seventh annual Harvest Festival to be held at Glacier Bank (was Community Bank) parking lot and Ronan City Park from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call the Ronan Chamber at 406-676-8300, for more information.
Ronan Library closed for Harvest Fest
RONAN – The Ronan library will be closed on Sept. 19 in order to host a booth at Harvest Festival. At the booth, people signing up for a new library card or updating their information will receive a small prize. Books will be offered for a voluntary donation. Stop by and say hello.
Warm clothing given away
PABLO — Pablo Baptist Church will have their third annual warm clothing giveaway this Saturday, Sept. 19, from 1-6 p.m. Anyone with limited resources and in need of warm clothing, shoes, or jackets, are welcome and should plan to come. Call Kelly with any questions at 406-675-3787.
Monday, September 21
Polson school board to meet
POLSON — Polson’s next school board meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 21, at 5:30 p.m. in the district office, 111 Fourth Ave. E.
Wednesday, September 23
Fire Board to meet
POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire Board has scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station, 25 Regatta Road.
Sensory fun happens at PAT meeting
POLSON — “September Sensory Fun” is the name of the Parents as Teachers Community Connections event on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. A light lunch will be served. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome at this free program, held in the Lake County Health Department’s conference room, 801 Main Street. Children may explore, develop and refine their cognitive, social and emotional, physical, creative and linguistic skills. Call LCPH at 406-883-7288, for more information.
Thursday, September 24
Flu vaccines given
CHARLO — Lake County Public Health will be giving flu vaccinations at the Charlo Senior Center from 1-2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24. The cost is $30. Seniors are asked to please bring their Medicare/‘Part B’ coverage cards.
Free Italian dinner served
POLSON — A free Italian Community Dinner will be served on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E. All are welcome.
Friday, September 25
Pachyderms tackle Suicide prevention
POLSON – Regrettably, suicide is a serious problem in Lake County. No doubt some of these tragedies could be avoided if we knew more about the issue and could recognize some of the warning signs. The public is invited to hear and interact with Roxana Colman-Herak as she discusses the topic of suicide at the meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club, Friday, Sept. 25, at noon. The meeting will be held in the Polson Rural Fire Hall on Regatta Road near the fairgrounds.
In October, Roxana will be teaching a two-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training course along with her husband Marty at Salish-Kootenai College.
The Pachyderm Club holds informational meetings the second and fourth Fridays of each month.
Memories shared of Big Arm
BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association is having a potluck on Friday, Sept. 25, at 6 p.m. at the historic Big Arm School. Please bring your favorite dish to share with your neighbors and friends. Our program will begin at 7 p.m. with two long-time residents: Ross Hoyt and Joanie Vinson sharing personal memories of growing up in the Big Arm community. Please come and join us for this memorable evening. For further information, please contact BAA-secretary Nancy Foster at 406-840-5064.
Saturday, September 26
Barbecue to benefit motorcycle victims
POLSON — A benefit barbecue, raffle, 50/50 and silent auction for Victor Moldenhauer and Montana “Tana” Bosker will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 3 p.m.-midnight at the Sportspage Bowl and Lounge. Victor and Tana recently sustained serious injuries in a motorcycle accident. The barbecue dinner, with all the fixin’s, is $10 per plate or $30 per family. A silent auction will be held from 3-8 p.m. and Gladys Friday will perform live music from 8-11 p.m. Donations may be made at Whitefish Credit Union.
Car show on tap at MVCA
POLSON — Mission Valley Christian Academy will hold their first annual car show on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the school. There will also be a food vendor, an old fashion photo booth and a 50/50 drawing. To register on line, call 406-883-6858 or go to: missionvalleychristianacademy.net.
Take advantage of free admission
GLACIER PARK –– Entrance fees to Glacier National Park, as well as other units of the National Park Service, will be waived on Saturday, Sept. 26, in honor of National Public Lands Day.
Wednesday, September 30
Circle of Trust to meet
POLSON — CSKT-TSSD Circle of Trust, Partners in Suicide Prevention and Intervention will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the third floor Tribal Health Building conference room from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. New staff will be introduced. Old World Deli will provide lunch.
Final plans underway
POLSON – On Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m. the Lake County Republican Central Committee will meet in the sheriff’s conference room in the Polson Rural Fire Dept. building. This will be the last planning meeting before the Lincoln- Reagan Dinner on Oct. 18 at the Ronan Community Center. For further information, contact Ron Tjaden at 406-844-2386.
Join all-class reunion discussion for RHS
RONAN — There will be an organizational meeting for a possible Ronan High School all-class reunion on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school library. The reunion would be held in conjunction with Ronan’s 100th graduating class this spring.
Join the Fifth Wednesday Dance
POLSON – It is the fifth Wednesday of the month and Ken’s Country Combo will play from 7-10 p.m. at the Elks Club. Come join the dancing and bringing treats to share will be appreciated.
New choir meets Wednesdays
RONAN — The Mission Valley Children’s Choir, directed by Cathy Gillhouse and Pastor Seth Nelson, meets from 4-5 p.m. every Wednesday at the Faith Lutheran Church, 406 Fifth Ave. SW.
The choir is learning show tunes, patriotic songs, multi-cultural songs, spirituals and American folk songs. All Mission Valley children in grades 3-7 are invited to participate. Call 406-207-3036 or email at gill4748@hotmail.com, for more information.
Thursday, October 1
Eslick to discuss climate change
POLSON – A climate change update by Ceth Eslick will be Mission Mountain Audubon’s evening program on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. in the Polson Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome.
Sandpiper Gallery introduces "Fire Within Us", Aug. 24-Oct. 3
POLSON –– The Sandpiper Gallery presents the “Fire Within Us” from Aug. 24-Oct. 3. This exhibit features artists Susan Evans (mobiles and calligraphy), Joe Girsch (photography), Jane Goffe (photography), Brigitte Howard (mixed media textiles), Karla Martinsen (2D and 3D paintings), and Rachel Phelps (grass weaving).
Speaker shares Thailand experiences
POLSON — The Kiwanis Club meet the first and third Thursday of each month at the KwaTukNuk Resort, Koostatah room from noon-1 p.m. Our speaker on Oct. 1 will be Billie Lee who was in an envoy from The Mansfield Center to Thailand. She will talk about her experience working with tribal elders and the economic development in the small communities of Thailand.
Friday, October 2
Arlee CDC holds two-day fall festival
ARLEE – Arlee’s Community Development Corporation invites you to their second annual fall festival on Oct. 2-3 in downtown Arlee.
Join us for two days of fun and celebration including an extended Farmers Market on Friday, Oct. 2, with games and events for children, families and adults. Enjoy food prepared and served by the Arlee Community Development Corporation to benefit community programs. Vendors can call Roy Mills, Market Manager, at 406-241-1390. For more information, call 406-726-5550 or visit our website at www.arleecdc.org.
Help RHS at Take the Wheel benefit
RONAN — Don Aadsen Ford is holding a test drive event to benefit Ronan High School on Oct. 2. For every test drive taken, Don Aadsen Ford will donate $20 to the local high school of your choice, up to $6,000. RHS is hoping to raise the full amount. This event takes place from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Oct. 2.