Sunday, September 21
Back-to-School Box Top Drive through Sept. 30
September 2014 is Back-to-School Box Top Drive month. When was the last time you dumped a jar of change into the trash? Probably never! So, why would you toss out Box Tops? Each Box Top is worth 10 cents for your school – so don’t dump these dimes in disguise, instead drop them in the little red school house in the Wal-Mart lobby or in the bill pay box at Super One Foods (by the bank entrance). All collections benefit the Mission Valley Christian Academy whose mission is to provide a Christ-centered quality education to prepare students to be lifelong servant leaders. For more information on the Box Top program go to http://www.btfe.com/.
Sunday, September 21
Enjoy ‘Art on the Walls’ through Sept. 23
PLAINS — Sanders County Arts Council announces the opening of the summer show of “Art on the Walls” at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. Original artworks by Valerie Curtiss, Rosa Dolson, Rachel Gonzalez, Gary Hensley, George Humeston, Crystal Kingston, Sun Honts Mann, Jina McHargue and Karen Thorson will be shown. The show runs from June 26-Sept. 23. For additional information, call Mary McClenahan at (406) 826-0112 or Joy Nelson at (406) 826-8585.
Sunday, September 21
Fort Connah open house to depict historic activities
ST. IGNATIUS — On Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20 and 21, the Fort Connah Restoration Society will host an open house and rendezvous which depicts life during the fur trading era of Montana. This is a great opportunity to see the 1846 historic Hudson’s Bay Fort Connah Trading Post come to life.
This event will be free to the public and includes demonstrations of time-era activities, crafts and games. Main events are on Saturday, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fort Connah is located six miles north of St. Ignatius at mile marker 39 on Highway 93.For more information about camping and demonstrators, contact Chris Poloynis at (406) 214-0333 or email: cpspartan55@gmail.com.
For general information and trader/vendor set-ups, call Carolyn Corey/Preston Miller at (406) 745-4336, or email: 4winds@blackfoot.net.
Participate in first MV Kids Walk, 5K Run
POLSON — The not-for-profit Friends of Ronan Parks and Trails is sponsoring the first annual Mission Valley Kids Walk, 5K Run on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m. The event starts at the Polson Walmart with registration at noon. Face painting and a costume contest for best capes will take place. The cost is $20 per participant or $45 for a family of up to four. Proceeds will benefit parks and trails throughout the Mission Valley. Find us on Facebook at: Friends of Ronan Parks and Trail and in our special Facebook event, Mission Valley Kids Walk/Run. Drop your entry forms off at Walmart, Ronan Library or the day of the event.
Tuesday, September 23
Woman’s Club holds first fall meeting
RONAN — On Sept. 23, the Ronan Woman’s Club will have their first fall meeting. Please join our fun, active fellowship at 7 p.m. at the Ronan Senior Center. New members are welcome. Come see what we are all about. For more information, call (406) 676-3261.
Wednesday, September 24
Heart to Heart playing at dance
POLSON — The next community dance will be at the Elks on Wednesday, Sept. 24, with Heart to Heart playing from 7-10 p.m. Please join us, as you will be missed if you are not there. Keep the wonderful treats coming.
Thursday, September 25
‘Paws & Pints’ to benefit MVAS
POLSON — The fundraiser “Paws and Pints” will take place at Glacier Brewing Company on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 5:30 p.m. A silent auction, a hot “dog” dinner and music by Gladys Unplugged will take place. Tickets are available by calling (406) 883-5312 or they can be purchased at MVAS and Seconds 2 Go.
MVAS also has an ongoing event through November 22. There is a Cat/Griz Showdown to benefit Mission Valley Animal Shelter.
Purchase a collar and/or a leash for a four-legged friend to show support for your team. Items are available at MVAS and Seconds 2 Go.
Free community dinner offered
POLSON — A free community dinner is planned for Thursday, Sept. 25, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E. The menu includes soups, chili, salad and dessert. All are welcome.
Meet, greet Democratic candidate
ARLEE — Amanda Curtis, Democratic candidate for US Senate, will be at the Arlee Community Center on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dinner will be served as we meet and greet Amanda.
Friday, September 26
School of Journalism celebrates centennial
MISSOULA — The University of Montana School of Journalism is holding a Centennial and Homecoming Celebration Sept. 26-29. A party for all alumni and friends will take place at the UM Adams Center on Friday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. For $25 per person there will be hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and dancing to the music of Tom Catmull. Master of Ceremonies will be John Engen, Missoula mayor and alum. Additional information and to RSVP, go online at: http://www.jour.umt.edu/about/Centennial/default.php.
Saturday, September 27
Compassionate communication workshops offered
CHARLO — Free training is being offered in nonviolent communication for families, couples, teachers, work situations and law enforcement on Sept. 27 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or on Oct. 24 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Mission Valley United Methodist Church, top of Post Creek Hill. The training will take place at SKC in the Camas Room. Trainers are Patrick Marsolek and Aimee Ryan. A light lunch will be provided. You can pre-register by calling (406) 745-4259. Community participation of all ages is welcomed. Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition, Inc. sponsors this workshop with a grant from the Oleta “Pete” Smith Foundation. A variety of credits are available. Contact Cathy Billie at (406) 745-4259, for more information.
Help fight cancer at Zumbathon® Party in Pink Saturday in Polson
POLSON — Each year Zumba® fitness holds Zumbathons across the world to raise $1 million dollars for breast cancer research and prevention in partnership with the Susan B. Koman Foundation.
The community is invited to the local Zumbathon Saturday, Sept. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the dance room at Mission Valley Aquatic Center in Polson. The event includes dance fitness to Latin, hip-hop, and other world music taught by local and guest instructors.
Lots of free drawings, snacks and breast cancer prevention information will be available. A $20 donation is set for entrance; 100 percent of proceeds will go to the Zumba® Global Research Grant.
For more information call licensed Zumba® fitness instructors Linda Sappington at (406) 270-5733 or Jeannie Butler at (406) 890-1405.
Monday, September 29
Animal shelter offers volunteer training
POLSON — Love Dogs? Want to help get some adopted? Take the Mission Valley Animal Shelter’s “Train the Trainers” class.
We will train you to work with some of our dogs to help get them more adoptable. Covers leash walking, sit, wait, watch, confidence building and more. This is lots of fun for you and the dog. Training is Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 29, 30, and Oct. 1, from 9 – 11 a.m. and then commit to eight weeks working with the dogs on your own schedule. Please call (406) 883-5312, for more details.
Tuesday, September 30
Blood drive planned
POLSON — On Sept. 30, from noon - 5 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 409 Fourth Ave. E, there will be a blood drive.
For more information or to make an appointment to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org or call (1-800) 733-2767.
Wednesday, October 1
‘Parents as Teachers’ invite parents
ARLEE — Staff from the “Parents as Teachers” program of the Lake County Public Health Department will be at the Hangin’ Art Gallery in Arlee on Wednesdays: Oct.1, Oct. 15 and Oct. 29 from 10-11:30 a.m. for a “Tots and Treats” playgroup. There will be activities, information and snacks. All area parents are welcome to the free, voluntary program. PAT provides twice monthly home visits to pregnant moms and those with children birth to age five with activities, screenings, and information. Parents find PAT to be very helpful, since babies don’t come with a manual. For more information, call the Lake County Public Health Department at (406) 883-7209.
Blood drive on tap
RONAN — On Oct. 1, from 1:30 - 5:15 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Franklin Street and Fourth Ave. E, will hold a blood drive.
For more information or to make an appointment to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org or (1-800) 733-2767.
Dance on Wednesdays
POLSON — The community dance at the Elks, with Ken’s Country Combo, will be held from 7-10 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Requests are welcome and treats to be shared are appreciated. Come and join the fun. We have a dance every Wednesday night.
Montana artists' show at Hangin' Art Gallery through Oct. 24
ARLEE — Karen Goulet, director of the Salish Kootenai Art Department, will be the featured artist at the Killdeer Artisans’ Guild summer show. The show presents new works from Montana artists at Hangin’ Art Gallery in Arlee. The show will remain up until Oct. 24.
Thursday, October 2
Group discusses pipeline repair
ST. IGNATIUS — The East Mission Pipeline meeting will take place at the Flathead Joint Board of Control office in St. Ignatius at 7 p.m. on Oct. 2. The election of officers and discussion about the repair of pipeline will take place. For more information, call (406) 745-4451.
Friday, October 3
Reception at Sandpiper Gallery
POLSON — A non-juried show entitled “Man and Best” is open to all artists and will take place from Sept. 30-Nov. 7. There will be a reception Friday, Oct. 3, from 5-7 p.m. at the Sandpiper Gallery. For more information, call the Gallery at (406)-883-5956.
Saturday, October 4
Booster Club holds dinner, auction, dance
POLSON — The Polson Booster Club will hold a Calcutta Dinner Auction and Dance on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Polson Airport Hanger number six. Cocktails are at 6 p.m., dinner is at 7 p.m. and the auction begins at 8 p.m. “Grills Gone Wild” will cater the dinner and music will be provided by Southern Comfort.
Dinner tickets are $25 and they include dinner, the silent auction, and the 50/50 raffle. There will be $50 Calcutta bidding tickets available. All money raised will go to stadium improvements.
D’Aste club to raise funds
CHARLO — D’Aste Women’s Club will host a yard sale and bake sale at the D’Aste Church in Charlo on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. We will raise money to fund the church and its expenses for the upcoming year. If you are interested in donating items to help out, please contact Nancy Evans at (406) 644-2578 or Jennie Youngren at (406) 676-5044.
Golf tourney planned
POLSON — The fourth annual Salish Point Benefit Golf Tourney will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, at Polson Bay Golf Course. For more information, call Evan Smith at (406) 675-2700 Ext. 7280 or (406) 546-6375.
Native American films
NATIVE AMERICAN FILMS 1 P.M. Oct. 4, 12, 19, 25 ENTERTAINER CINEMA 410 Main St SW, Ronan FREE ADMISSION--under 13 must be accompanied by adult OCT. 4--CHEROKEE WORD FOR WATER story of Wilma Mankiller, first female Chief of Cherokee Tribe and her fight to bring water to a rural community Oct. 12--SMOKE SIGNALS The classic comedy about Thomas and Victor leaving home on an unforgettable adventure of friendship and discovery. Discussion after the film led by William S. YellowRobe, Jr., Native American playwright. Oct. 19--DAKOTA 38 riders retrace the 330-mile route from Lower Brule, SD to Mankato, MN on the anniversary of the largest mass execution in US history. Film was created to encourage healing and reconciliation. OCT. 25 WINTER IN THE BLOOD Based on the novel by James Welch and filmed on the Hi-Line in northern Montana, this contemporary tale tells the story of a man on a modern-day vision quest who ultimately recovers his true identity, renewing the bond between himself and the land and makes peace with the winter ghosts that haunt him. Directed by Alex and Andrew Smith (visit w/crew after film) Sponsored by: Polson Theatres/ Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition/ Private Donors Free Admission—Donations Appreciated Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. FRHRC is a501c3 non-profit organization providing educational events to promote the broadest possible community acceptance of the multi-cultural nature of this community and celebrate the positive benefits of living together in such a community. Contact us at: Box 111, Ronan, MT 59864 745-4259 or 745-3303; like our page at https://www.facebook.com/Frhrc2 or follow us at frhrc2.wordpress.com/.
Police to auction bikes, more
POLSON — The Polson Police Department will hold their annual “Bike Auction” on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the City Shop located on the corner of First Street E and 11th Ave. E (other items will also be available). The auction starts promptly at 10 a.m.
Weigh in at giant vegetable contest
POLSON — Come to Murdoch’s on Saturday, Oct. 4, to view some of Montana’s finest giant vegetables. Will this year produce another record-breaking state title? Watch the giant pumpkins weigh in on forklifts to see. Or, join the competition and load up your giant vegetables for your stake in up to $500 in prize money. For more information, as well as the complete set of rules and regulations, visit: www.bigskypumpkingrowers.com. Entries accepted for all categories at 8 a.m. and at noon weighing begins. Categories include giant pumpkin, green squash, long gourds, tomatoes, and watermelon.