Monday, September 7
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.
Monday, September 7
Arlee-Jocko museum through Labor Day
ARLEE — The Arlee Jocko Valley Museum, run by the Arlee Historical Society, opens for the summer July 4 and will be open every other Saturday from 2-4 p.m. or by appointment, until Labor Day. The museum has many historical displays including many photographs of Native and homesteading families. There are hundreds of obituaries with genealogy information. There is also a military display commemorating those who have given their lives for this country. The Arlee Museum is located at the corner of Bouch and Fyant (by the grade school). For more information or to arrange a viewing appointment, call 406-726-3167.
Monday, September 7
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.
Monday, September 7
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.
Monday, September 7
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.
Tuesday, September 8
DOA to meet at MOA
POLSON – The Kuilix chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Miracle of America Museum on Highway 93. The program will be “Celebrating America’s Constitution Week”. Come at noon for a social hour. Prospective members are welcome. If you have questions, please call regent Bonnie Huber at 406-745-3118.
Wednesday, September 9
Community dance cancelled
POLSON — There will be no community dance at the Elks on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Ladies VFW meeting at VFW Hall
RONAN – The Ladies VFW Auxiliary meeting is on Sept. 9 at the VFW Hall, 35981 Round Butte Road, in Ronan at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 406-676-3380.
Thursday, September 10
Museum shows ‘The Patriot’
POLSON – On Sept. 10, The Miracle of America Museum will present a feature length film by Columbia Pictures entitled, “The Patriot,” staring Mel Gibson.
This is a fitting film shown one day before National Patriot Day and a week before National Citizenship Day.
Gil will also dry-fire demonstrate a couple of Revolutionary War guns, and explain some of the accessories of the period Minuteman/ Continental Soldier.
Treats and donations are welcome.
For more information, call Gil at 406-883-6264.
Oodles of Noodles at Spaghetti Fundraiser
POLSON — Good Shepherd’s Little Friends Preschool is holding a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 5 – 8 p.m. The cost is $5 per person or $20 per family. Please come and enjoy dinner and help support the preschool. Call teacher/director Heather Holmes at 406-370-6397, for more information.
Polson Fire Board reschedules meeting
POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire Board has rescheduled their meeting to Thursday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station, 25 Regatta Road.
Tailgate party on tap at Masumola Club
POLSON — On Thursday, Sept. 10, the Masumola Club begins their meeting with a social time at 5:45 p.m. Come join your neighbors and friends at the clubhouse where the Holms, Clarks and Williamsons will host a barbeque event that is a football tailgate party. Thanks to Jim Sohm for arranging to have Mick Holien, the “Voice of the Grizzlies,” as our guest speaker. Wear your favorite team colors and bring something to grill on the barbecue. The hosts will have the barbecues going and will provide ketchup, mustard, relish and barbecue sauce for those of you who need them. In addition to bringing their own meat to grill, members should also bring a dish to share: Those with a last name beginning with A – H should bring a dessert, I – O should bring a salad or vegetable and P – Z should bring a hot dish. Dues were collected at our June meeting. If you missed that, please bring your check: $15 for an individual or $30 for a family takes care of you through May of 2016.
Friday, September 11
Friendship dinner set
POLSON – Free Dinner at Polson Presbyterian Church: The September Friendship Table Dinner is coming up on Sept. 11 from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.
St. Luke dinner benefits charitable projects
RONAN – The 15th annual St. Luke Community Healthcare Foundation Dinner is on Friday, Sept. 11, at the Ronan Community Center. A no host cocktail reception is at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m. There will be live and silent auctions.
Your support benefits charitable projects of the Foundation. Tickets are $75 each and can be purchased by calling 406-528-5262 or 406-528-5324 for reservations.
Saturday, September 12
Bull-A-Rama benefit set for Sept. 12
POLSON — A Bull-A-Rama benefit for Polson Police Officer William Cleveland is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Polson Fairgrounds. The performance begins at 6 p.m. and admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12- years old and younger. Pepsi and Providence St. Joseph Medical Center sponsored this event. The benefit will feature bull riders and mini bull riders. Pistol Creek Rodeo Company and Hendrickson Bucking Bulls will bring the stock, and cowboys will compete for a $4,000 added purse. Attendees can take part in a 50/50, silent auction, full concession stand and beer garden, with all proceeds going to Cleveland and his family.
Cleveland was diagnosed with cancer in his esophagus, lymph nodes in his back, lungs and liver and is undergoing chemotherapy.
For more information, go to William Cleveland Benefit Bull-A-Rama on Facebook.
Canine fun set up at Boettcher Park
POLSON – Mission Valley Animal Shelter will present “Pet-a-Palooza” on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Boettcher Park. There will be fun for you and your canine companion with plenty of contests, food, demonstrations and prizes. Anderson Radio Broadcasting is sponsoring this event. Call 406-883-5312, for registration forms.
Dragon Boats float in festival
KALISPELL — The 4th annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival will be held on Sept. 12-15, on the NE shore of Flathead Lake. For more information about registration and the festival, go to: MontanaDragonBoat.com.
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, at church flea market
POLSON — A Community Flea Market at Polson’s United Methodist Church begins at 9 a.m., on Saturday, Sept. 12.
Coffee and rolls will be served from 9-11 a.m., corndogs, chips and a drink are available from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Food conscious folks need to arrive early for a chance at the bake sale items.
Household goods, furniture, crafts and other items highlight the sale inventory. The market is open until 4:30 p.m. at 301 Sixteenth Ave. E.
Outdoor space is still available for vendors to rent for $25. To register for a space or with questions, call Clao at 406-883-4015, or Fred at 406-849-5236.
Fly-in begins with pancakes
POLSON – Chapter 1122 of the Experimental Aircraft Association will host the 17th annual Polson Fly-in at the Polson Airport on Saturday, Sept. 12, 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-builds will be on display. Concessions and raffles will also be available.
Gallery hosts ‘World Wide Paint-Out’
POLSON –– Painters, young and old, come join in the 13th annual World Wide Paint-Out in Polson, on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. Join painters from all over the world, all painting on the same day. There is no charge; just bring your painting gear down to Riverside Park. Contact Margery at dcartworks09@yahoo.com, for details. The Sandpiper Gallery sponsors this event.
Watch ‘Outlaws and Gunslingers’ in Dayton
DAYTON — The Chief Cliff VFD/QRU’s Annual Fundraiser takes place on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Dayton Park. This year’s theme is: Outlaws and Gunslingers. There is an open car show from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., a raffle, a silent auction, a parade at 2 p.m. with prizes for the best entries. There will be a costume contest, kids’ games, music, craft booths from 3-5 p.m., catered food from 3-6 p.m., and lots more. Dayton Daze just keeps getting bigger and better. For more information, call Zoe at 406-849-5917.
Sunday, September 13
Three classes offered at Sunday school
ST. IGNATIUS — September is “Gathering time” for our Fall Sunday School. All children are welcome to come at 10 a.m. during Sunday worship for Sunday school. We offer three classes: preschoolers, first-third grades and fourth grade on up. We have a dynamic program planned called Deep-blue, a weekly adventure through the Bible. Deep-blue is a new awe-inspiring resource for children that includes adventure, exciting stories, arts and crafts, animated video storytelling and active games. They all combine into a living-faith experience that helps children discover what it means to be a disciple of Jesus today. Bring your kids and come to church. See you at Mission Valley United Methodist, Highway 93, top of Post Creek Hill.
Tribes present chokecherry information
PABLO — The Sunday History Series at the People’s Center will celebrate “Chokecherry month” for Salish/Pend d’Oreille and Kootenai on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 1- 4 p.m. with a presentation on chokecherries, pounding and storing berries. Crafts will be done afterwards.
Youth invited to fly
POLSON – Young Eagles Flights EAA chapter 1122 will offer free airplane rides for kids ages 8-17 on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 9-11 a.m.
Registration forms and sign ups will be available on Saturday, Sept. 12, and at the fly-in.
For more information, contact Nancy at 406-270-5423.
Monday, September 14
Learn about herbs
POLSON – The Thyme for Herbs meeting is on Monday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. in the North Lake County Public Library meeting room.
The topic will be: How to Combine Herbs for Optimal Effectiveness and the discussion will include: how to harvest and preserve herbs; harvesting seed; and when to use essential oils. 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.
Tuesday, September 15
Learn tribal traditions, culture, history
PABLO — Native American Awareness Week activities take place Tuesday, Sept. 15-Friday, Sept.18, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the People’s Center on Highway 93 in Pablo. This event is geared towards educating school children about Salish, Pend d’Oreille and Kootenai history, culture and traditions. The week’s activities and events are free and open to the community to participate in. See demonstrations of slicing and drying wild game, fry bread making, hide tanning, drumming and singing, and native dancing. There will be crafts for kids, native games, and tribal language demonstrations.
Training offered about children
ST. IGNATIUS — In St. Ignatius on Sept. 15, 2015, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the CSKT Longhouse, 81 Blind Barnaby, a free training entitled “Drug Endangered Children Awareness Training” will be held. Ignored, abused, and abandoned, these are the conditions experienced by children raised in environments where there is illegal drug use, manufacturing, cultivation, and distribution. CSKT Tribal Social Services, Youth at Risk of Homelessness/ Trauma Informed Substance Abuse Programs will host training and awareness sessions to help identify and assist drug endangered children. Lunch will be provided. If there is a wake, the training will move to the CSKT Fitness Center in St. Ignatius.
Tribal wildlife rep to speak in Mission
ST. IGNATIUS – Dan McClure, administrative sergeant of the Salish and Kootenai Confederated Tribes wildlife department, will address a meeting of the St. Ignatius Neighborhood Watch on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center. The public is invited to all St. Ignatius Neighborhood Watch meetings. The chapter meets every third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the senior center. For more information, call chapter president Mack McConnell at 406-745-4151.
Wednesday, September 16
Baptist Church kicks off kids’ program
PABLO — Pablo Baptist Church announces the kick-off event for their Wednesday night kids’ program is on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 6-7:30 p.m. Kids fifth grade and younger will enjoy dinner, music, stories, crafts, and games. Older kids are welcome to come help. Call Kelly with any questions at 406-675-3787.
Community dance resumes
POLSON— Ken’s Country Combo will play at the Wednesday, Sept. 16, community dance that begins at 7 p.m. at the Elks. Keep bringing your friends and neighbors. There was a good turnout at the Sept. 2 dance.
Sign-up on library card day
RONAN – People of all ages are invited to get a new library card or update their contact information on this special day, Sept. 16. Coffee and doughnuts will be served from 10-noon, and lemonade and snacks from noon-7 p.m. One ticket for a special prize drawing will be given to each person completing or updating a library application. For more information, call 406-676-3682.
Training offered
PABLO — In Pablo on Sept. 16, 2015, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Pablo SKC Theater, a free training entitled “Drug Endangered Children Awareness Training” will be held. Lunch will be provided.
Contact Melanie Smith at 406-675-2700 ex 1237 or 406-241-1251.
Thursday, September 17
Learn to resolve workplace issues
RONAN — The Mission Valley Sub Network of the Missoula Businesswomen’s Network will have their season opening meeting on Sept. 17, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lake County Community Development Building, 407 W. Main Street. Speaker for the meeting is Judy Preston, owner of Skill Builders. She specializes in motivating and inspiring leaders to build sustained success. Her topic will be “Courageous Conversations at Work.” Learn how to approach relationship and performance difficulties as opportunities to resolve workplace issues using professional, courteous and meaningful communication. The lunch sponsor is Carol Cunningham. Please RSVP by Sept. 15.
SPLASH at Sandpiper Gallery
POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 5-7 p.m. Your host will be at the Sandpiper Art Gallery. See you there.
Training offered about endangered children
PABLO — In Pablo on Sept. 17, 2015, from 1-4 p.m. a free training entitled, “Drug Endangered Children Awareness Training” will be held at the Pablo SKC Theater. Contact Melanie Smith at 406-675-2700 ex 1237 or 406-241-1251, for more information.
Friday, September 18
Calling All Lake County Democrats
POLSON – The Lake County Democrats’ “End of the Summer” picnic is at Boettcher Park at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept 18. Turkey and ham, non-alcoholic drinks and plates/utensils will be provided.
Bring a dish to share and a chair. Alcoholic beverages are permitted so BYOB.
Music will be provided and our special guest Monica Lindeen, candidate for Secretary of State will be the featured speaker.
If you have questions, contact Craig McClure at 406-599-4087.
Free screening done at annual Child Find
RONAN — Mark your calendars for our annual fall Child Find event on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015. This free screening will be held at the K. William Harvey Elementary School in the preschool classroom from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Children ages birth to five years old, who live in the Ronan/Pablo School District will be screened. Make your appointments by calling Janet at 406-676-3390 ext. 7450.
Peoples Center Social Pow-wow rescheduled
PABLO — The People’s Center has rescheduled the Social Pow-wow Celebration to Friday, Sept. 18, from 4-8 p.m. The Pow-wow/Celebration will help us end the weeklong activities at The People’s Center on Highway 93 in Pablo. This event is geared towards educating school children about Salish, Pend d’Oreille and Kootenai history, culture and traditions. The week’s activities and events are free and open to the community to participate in. See demonstrations of slicing and drying wild game, fry bread making, hide tanning, drumming and singing, and native dancing. There will be crafts for kids, native games, and tribal language demonstrations.
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.
Saturday, September 19
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.