POLSON — After a dormant year, I’m going to try to revive the “Pickin’ in the Park” gang at the “Boardwalk” in Boettcher Park. The boardwalk is is adjacent to the Port Polson Playhouse. If you sing or play any musical (electric or acoustic) instrument or just want to sit and listen, then join us each Friday at 3 p.m. starting June 16. A lawn chair and blanket may be advisable, and if you get hungry then stop and eat at the Boardwalk food booth. The music genres start in the 1950s, but any year is OK … join us.

POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery, 306 Main Street, Polson, presents “Making It Up as I Go.” This exhibit will definitely capture your imagination. It features artists Nancy Miler (painter), Donna Winn (3D mixed media), Nancy Zadra (impressionist/ abstract painter), Gerald Garcelone (woodwork), Susan Evans (3D mixed media), Carol Rae (jewelry), and Sue Ball (lino-prints). The exhibit will run from Sept. 4 until Oct. 13. Artists reception for this exhibit is on Sept. 8 from 5-7 p.m. at the Gallery.

POLSON — “From jumping and fishing at the dock, jumping in the freezing water at the Polar Plunge, to watching fireworks on the Fourth of July, Riverside Park has been a place I have gone my whole life to have fun and I want to give back,” said Cameron Decker, Department Head of Fine Arts at SKC. His project is a tri-panel (triptych) tile mosaic composition that will be installed on the west side of the Riverside restrooms. The panels are the focal point to a concrete pad and benches the City of Polson is installing which will be dedicated to the memory of Officer William Cleveland who died of cancer on Nov. 15, 2015. His badge will be replicated and embedded in the mural, thus connecting the two projects. Please join Cameron, et al., in the unveiling of this beautiful addition to the Polson landscape on Sunday, Sept. 24, at 1 p.m. at Riverside Park.

ST. IGNATIUS — A free St. Ignatius Community Dinner will be held at the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center on Wednesday, Sept. 27. We will serve a hot, homemade meal from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy dinner with your friends, family, community. Hosted by the St. Ignatius Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. For additional information call 406-360-0563 or 406-273-8203.

POLSON —High school juniors and seniors from Polson, Ronan, Charlo, Two Eagle River School, Mission Valley Christian Academy, and Thompson Falls, along with their parents, are encouraged to attend Polson’s College Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 10–11:30 a.m. in the Polson High School Gymnasium. Approximately 80 representatives from post-secondary institutions in Montana and the Northwest, along with US Military recruiters, will be in attendance with information about academic programs, admission requirements, scholarship opportunities and other crucial data pertinent to students’ post-secondary plans. For more information, contact the PHS Guidance Office at 406-883-6351 ext. 205.

POLSON — The Museum of America’s free “Night at the Museum” for September will have Polson’s namesake, David Polson and his daughter, Agnes, back from the grave to tell their story. We will also be visited by the ghosts of other early day Polson residents. We invite the public to share stories of their ancestors. We expect some young folks from Polson High School’s Drama Club to get involved with this program. The public is welcome to share accounts and photos. Call 406-883-6804 or 270-7895 for more information. The program starts at 6:30 p.m.

POLSON — The “Fifth Friday Dinner” will be held on Sept. 29 at Polson Community Church, 1814 First Street E, from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. This event is free as always. Beef stew, corn bread and desserts galore will be served. Be sure to bring a friend.

POLSON — Good Shepherd’s Little Friends Preschool will have a fundraiser yard sale on Friday, Sept. 29, from 8 a.m.-1p.m. and on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 8 a.m.-noon. The fundraiser will take place at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 406 Fourth Ave. E.

PABLO — The Church of the Nazarene, 43653 Old Highway 93, is hosting illusionist and evangelist Scott Humston on Friday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m.; on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m.; and on Sunday, Oct. 1, at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Each time is a different show. These shows are free for the whole family. A freewill love offering will be accepted at every show. Call the church office at 406-675-0081 for more details.

PABLO — A Peace Corps Recruiter will be at Salish Kootenai College on Friday, Sept. 29, in RD3 classroom 142 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to provide the community with resources and information about Peace Corps service. Refreshments will be served. Register for the event at: www.peacecorps.gov or call 406-275-4826.

GLACIER PARK — There will be a free entrance day at Glacier National Park, along with all other National Parks, on Saturday, Sept. 30, in commemoration of National Public Lands Day.

CHARLO – Mark your calendars for a fun evening at Leon Hall from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, when Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana holds its third annual Chili, Brew and Blues event at the Leon Community Hall. There will be chili and cornbread from Famous Dave’s starting at 5 p.m. and KC and the Valley Cats will provide lively music from 7-9 p.m. Chili and music costs $15 per person, and music only is $10 per person. Beer and wine will be available for purchase, and there will be door prizes and raffle baskets. Call 406-644-3435 for details.

RONAN — The Lake County Republican Women’s Club will meet at noon on Monday, Oct. 2, at the Lake County Community Development Corporation, 407 Main, in Ronan. LCCDC Director Gypsy Ray will give a presentation on what LCCDC does to encourage new businesses in Lake County, especially food and agriculture enterprises. She will then lead a tour of the Mission Mountain Enterprise Center, Montana’s only inspected food hub. Anyone interested in learning about the many ways LCCDC supports entrepreneurship and the economies of Lake, Mineral and Sanders Counties is cordially invited to attend.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their regular meeting at the Terrace Lake Community Church in Ronan on Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Marina Cheff will do a 15-minute demonstration on getting your quilt-top ready for the quilter. Please remember your survey sheets and any show and tell you have. Refreshments will be provided by the Thursday Quilters and information will be handed out for the Oct. 21 class. Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there.

RONAN — The Ronan/ Pablo Indian Education Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 4, in the Ronan High School Teachers’ Lounge at 6 p.m. All are welcome to become involved. Come have dinner and discuss how to play an active role in our children’s education.

POLSON — Polson School Superintendent Rex Weltz will update Polson Chamber members concerning the Polson School District during their October luncheon meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The luncheon will be held at the KwaTaqNuk Resort from noon-1 p.m. Cost of the luncheon is $14.50. Reservations for the luncheon are not required. For additional information about the Chamber and its activities, call 406-883-5969.

LAKE COUNTY — Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is requesting that community members complete a five-minute 2017 Community Needs Assessment Survey by going to: Montana.providence.org/LakeCountyCHNA and share your opinions about the health of our community.

POLSON —All Lake County Democrats are invited to come together on Thursday, Oct. 5, for an Oktoberfest, where you will meet new friends and connect with old friends. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. at Glacier Brewery, Tenth Ave. E. Bring an appetizer to share. Live music will be provided by Hunter, Torres and Much. A free-will donation bucket will be passed.

POLSON — The Kiwanis Club meet the first and third Thursday of each month at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, Koostatah room from noon-1 p.m. Our speaker on Oct. 5 will be Amy Vaughan, Director of Operations of the Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County. She will talk about the After School Program, services of the club, and projections for building in Ronan and Polson. Please feel free to join us for a cup of coffee/lunch and become informed about this valuable service to the children in our community.  

POLSON — Takes Horse Gallery, 49487 US Highway 93, is proud to present “Art in Autumn,” an exhibition featuring the work of renowned artist John Gawne. A member of the CM Russell Museum’s elite Skull Society, John Gawne’s paintings of the western landscape and Native Americans are shown in some of the most prestigious galleries in the country. This is a unique opportunity see his work, as well as paintings by some of Montana’s and the Northwest’s best artists: John Gawne, David Dragonfly, DG House, Tabby Ivy, John Pepion, Rachel Warner and Shannon Webster. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Oct. 6, from 4-8 p.m. The exhibition will run from Oct. 6-Nov. 11.