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/.

POLSON — A cancer support group for cancer patients, cancer survivors and caregivers meets twice a month on the second and fourth Mondays at the United Methodist Church, 301 Sixteenth Ave. E from noon-1 p.m. Participants can bring lunch or join members at a restaurant following the meeting. For more information about the support group, call Tammy at (406) 883-7284 or (406) 824-2868

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.

PABLO — Rez Hope Talk Circle holds their weekly talk circle every Thursday night from 6-7 p.m. at the Respite House in Pablo.  

For more information, please feel free to call Jon Denton at (406) 499-2355.

RONAN — Join the Valley Journal in celebrating 10 years as your homegrown newspaper on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 2-6 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center. The party will include a jumping castle, free popcorn, cotton candy and balloons. The Montana Kids Co-op will offer a gluten-free personal pizza or a fresh, locally grown salad for $5 each. They will also offer cupcakes for sale. The Valley Journal is a community-supported newspaper and we want to thank every person that has had a hand in the success of this locally owned business. We hope to see you so we can thank you for your support.

BIG ARM— The Big Arm Association is holding their annual Barn Dance at the historic Big Arm School on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 6-10 p.m. “Forever Country” will provide “dancing music” for your enjoyment. There will be food available to purchase from 6-7:30 p.m. A silent auction will be held featuring many wonderful gift baskets as well as a 50/50 raffle. So put on your “dancing boots” and join us for an evening of great food and fun. For further information, please call Nancy at (406) 849-5064. 

DAYTON — The Chief Cliff Volunteer Fire Department’s annual fundraiser celebrates gangsters, molls and the roaring 20s with another costume event held at the Dayton Park on Sept. 6. There will be a car show from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; a parade at 3 p.m.; a barbecue at 4 p.m., and a rifle raffle; a silent auction and a 50/50 drawing at around 6 p.m.; a ladies bazaar and bake sale from the Dayton Church from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; free sailboat rides provided by the Dayton Yacht Club from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; free wine tasting by Mission Mountain Winery from 10a.m.-5 p.m. Bring the whole family and wear a costume. Cash prizes will be given for the best parade entries and best costumes. For more information, call Zoe at (406) 849-5917.

POLSON— The 2014 Doggy Dash event to benefit the Mission Valley Animal Shelter will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Linderman Track in Polson. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with the walk at 9 a.m. and contests at 10:30 a.m. Contests include owner/pet look-a-like, best trick, best talked, biggest/smallest dog, best kisser, worst hair day, and best/worst behaved. All proceeds directly benefit the animals at the shelter. Pick up pledge sheets at the animal shelter, Seconds 2 Go or Wright Real Estate.

POLSON— Chapter 1122 of the Experimental Aircraft Association will host the 16th Annual Polson Fly-In at the Polson Airport on Saturday, Sept. 6, and admission is free. The public is invited to join pilots for an exciting day of aviation activities, beginning with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. Static displays, float planes, antique aircraft, experimental airplanes, and home-builts. Concessions and raffles will be available.

CHARLO – The Mission Valley has been blessed to have a large number of diverse artists living and creating works here in the valley. Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana is pleased to use the gift shop as a venue to promote local artists during “First Saturday” throughout the summer months, June through September.

Husband and wife Heather and Matt Holmes will be on hand with their pottery on Sept. 6 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Please call the museum at (406) 644-3435, for additional details.

DAYTON — The little town of Dayton is holding the annual Dayton Daze festival on Saturday, Sept. 6. Mission Mountain Winery encourages you to attend their free event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on at the Winery. We are joining the community of Dayton in celebrating its 104th anniversary. You are invited to enjoy the Dayton Daze festivities of bazaars, parades, sailboat rides, and barbecues along with wine tasting. Mission Mountain Winery is located on Highway 93 in Dayton on the west shore of beautiful Flathead Lake. A splendid time is guaranteed for all.

POLSON — On Saturday, Sept 6, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. there will be a PEO estate sale at 26 Bayshore Drive. Select from clean, organized and “new to you” items, including: therapeutic vibrating bed; garden and kitchen items; collectible bottles dug at the farm; canning jars; furniture and records. All are in excellent condition. Join us for coffee. Call Peggy at (406) 883-5102, if you have questions.

PABLO — Youth Enrichment Saturday will take place on Sept. 6 at the Charlo-Arlee Theater at SKC. Activities and speakers are planned all day and the program is free and open to all. There will be door prizes including cell phones, camping gear, gas and gift cards. Lunch, snacks and dinner will be provided for all attendees. Christian (Supa-Man) Parrish and Marcus (EmceeOne) Guinn will co-host and Tahj Bo will be the special guest. To get involved or for more information, call Naomi Billedeaux at (406) 676-2700 ext. 1357.

POLSON — Due to conflicting schedules, the accordion jam scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Elks, has been cancelled. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

POLSON — The Polson Foursquare Church, 3.5 miles north of the Polson Bridge, is hosting a free movie on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m. The movie is titled “Holy Ghost” and is produced by Wanderlust Productions. See: www.holyghost.wpfilm.com for the movie trailer and more information. This film is a documentary by a Christian filmmaker that was made by the leading of the Holy Spirit. It is eye opening and you won’t want to miss it. Call (406) 883-9347 or go to: www.polsonfoursquare.org, for more information.

RONAN — St. Paul Lutheran Church offers a two-year introduction to the Christian faith course, which meets after school on Wednesdays through the school year. To enroll your seventh or eighth grader, please attend the orientation meeting on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m. Visit: ronanchurch.org, for more information.

POLSON — The next gathering of the “Thyme for Herbs Group” will be Monday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. in the North Lake County Public Library meeting room, 2 First Ave. E, (use the east side door). The program will be a roundtable discussion on “Experiences with Herbs.” Come learn which herbs you need to have in your home and how to use them to stay well. Anyone interested in learning to use herbs is invited to join us. Bring your questions for discussion. For more information, call Linda Peterson (406) 319-2446. 

ST. IGNATIUS — The Kuilix Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, at United Methodist Church, (top of Post Hill). Refreshments will be served at noon. The program will be “Saluting 9/11.” Prospective members are welcome. Call Bonnie or Karen Huber for more information, at (406) 745-3118.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their first meeting of the new year on Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Terrace Lake Community Church, 35663 Terrace Lake Road. We will have a new member drive and everyone interested in joining is more than welcome to attend. Please bring your show and tell, and we’ll start off the new year with inspiration. See you there.

POLSON — Heart to Heart will play their choice of tunes including rock and roll at the Elks every Wednesday night from 7-10 p.m. They accept requests so dig into your memory book and bring out some oldies but goodies. Treats are wonderful and appreciated; good cooks there. 

POLSON — Lake County Democrats announce the opening of their new office at the corner of Highway 93 and Main Street, (Salish Building - 110 Main). An open house will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Office hours will be from noon to 5:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday.  Stop by to discuss the upcoming election activities.

RONAN — The Ladies Auxiliary VFW meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall. New members are welcome. For more information, call Marge Fay at (406) 676-3380.

POLSON — The Marine Corps League meets every second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Driftwood Family Restaurant in Polson. For more information, call John Miller at (406) 890-0964 or go to: usmcfox21@gmail.com. 

POLSON — On Sept. 11, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at the Miracle of America Museum, there will be free “Patriot Day” program showing a one-hour movie, entitled “America’s Godly Heritage” by David Barton of Wall builders. 

A short tour of the founding of America and Constitution displays will follow. Call (406) 883-6804, for more information. 

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Chamber of Commerce is taking orders for the 2015 community birthday calendar. There will be a table at Rod’s Harvest Foods Sept. 12. The deadline is Sept. 21. You may call LaVonne Olmsted at (406) 745-3423, to arrange for another time

POLSON — The September Friendship Table Dinner is coming up on Sept. 12 from 5-7 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

RONAN — St. Luke Community Healthcare Foundation’s 14th annual fundraising dinner will be held Friday, Sept. 12, at the Ronan Community Center. No host cocktails at 6 p.m. and gourmet dinner at 7 p.m. along with live and silent auctions. Tickets are $75. For tickets and information, call (406) 528-5262 or 528-5324.

POLSON - Sandpiper Gallery hosts the Polson 2014 World Wide Paintout, a world-wide plein air event, on Saturday, September 13 from 10-4. Meet at Riverside Park at the east end of Polson Memorial Bridge at 10am. For more information contact dcartworks09@yahoo.com or visit sandpiperartgallery.com.

RONAN — A day to honor Patsy Miller will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Ronan Tribal Senior Center. Please bring potluck foods. For more information, call (406) 241-4308.

POLSON — Michelle Wood, Lake County Superintendent of Schools, will be speaking about Common Core standards at the Monday, Sept. 15, meeting of the Lake County Republican Women being held at the Polson Rural Fire Dept. building on Regatta Road near the airport. The meeting begins at noon and adjourns at 1 p.m.

RONAN — Pastor Seth Nelson of Faith Lutheran Church will offer a free, three-week course entitled “Martin Luther and his Legacy.” The course will cover the history of Martin Luther’s life and work and the reformation movement, which he started. The courses will be held on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the basement, (Fellowship Hall), of Faith Lutheran Church on 16 and 23. These courses are free to the public and all are welcome. For more information, feel free to call our office at (406) 676-2721.

POLSON — The Wednesday night dance brings the joy of the five-piece band, Ken’s Country Combo, to the Elks. Everyone is welcome so bring all of your friends to this fun time. The dance starts at 7 p.m. and treats are wonderful. We will miss you, if you are not there. 

RONAN — Missoula Businesswomen’s Network, a Mission Valley Sub-network, asks if you’ve been thinking about starting a business … or … been in the trenches for a while and would like support, education and networking with other women in your shoes?

Come join a network of businesswomen in Western Montana, ‘Learning from Others – Learning from Within,’ on Sept. 18 from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lake County Community Development Building, 407 W Main Street in Ronan.

Karl Jones, a management advisor, will discuss “Trust, the Foundation for Business.” Come learn from an experienced and insightful speaker. The lunch sponsor for this meeting will be Laurie Dassonville from SendOutCards. Please RSVP at: ldville@yahoo.com, by Sept. 16.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library, 2 First Ave. E, will celebrate “Read an eBook Day,” on Thursday, Sept. 18. This worldwide digital reading event is designed to raise awareness for eBooks. For more information, call the circulation desk at (406) 883-8225 or visit the library.

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 5-7 p.m. Your host will be Polson Physical Therapy. We hope to see you there.