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.