POLSON — The Sandpiper Gallery hosts a non-juried, open show entitled “Harvest Time,” celebrating fall and harvest time. Artistic interpretation of the theme in any medium is accepted. The show runs Sept. 24-Nov. 8.

CHARLO — Get in the “Spirit of Giving” during Charlo’s Homecoming/Spirit Week and make an appointment to donate blood at the Charlo Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 1-6 p.m. in the multi-purpose gym at the school. Please call Sharon Hertz to schedule an appointment at (406) 644-2206 ext. 245.

POLSON — Ken’s Country Combo will be playing at the fall dance on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Join the fun at the Elks from 7-10 p.m. As always, keep those treats coming; they are excellent. 

POLSON — Join the Polson Chamber of Commerce October general meeting and luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 2, starting at noon at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Featured speakers presenting on the “State of the Schools,” will be Dr. Linda Reksten, superintendent of the Polson School District, and Rex Weltz, Polson High School principle. We will also have Dan Dewitt, store manager for Walmart, to share some exciting news from the new Polson Walmart Supercenter. Cost of the luncheon is $10.50. For more information, call the chamber office at (406) 883-5969.

RONAN — On Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 7:15-8:15 a.m. students can walk to school with Monte the UM Mascot and superintendent Andy Holmlund. The Ronan Parks Department and Safe Routes to School are organizing a walk to school with healthy breakfast snacks and fun giveaways for walkers and rollers. All students, grandparents and great-grandparents are invited. If you live too far from the school or ride the bus, have your parents drop you off at the City Park (across from the fire hall) and walk the rest of the way to school. For more information, call Jennifer at the Ronan Parks Dept. at (406) 676-4231.

RONAN — AT VFW POST 5622, on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 6:30 p.m., there will be a meeting to discuss the hidden wounds of posttraumatic stress disorder. Guest speakers will address the relationships of families and PTSD challenges. There will be an open forum and refreshments. Contact Bert Todd at (406) 644-2273, for more information.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition, Inc. will sponsor a potluck at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Mission Valley United Methodist Church. This will be followed by the short videos: “Tribal Sovereignty” and “Contemporary Tribal Government,” scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. The videos are narrated by Dan Decker, Tribal Attorney, and will be good learning experiences for those seeking knowledge on Native American issues. They are from a series entitled “Stories From a Nation Within”. Our plan is to have a knowledgeable facilitator for the discussion following each film. MVUMC is located at 70715 Highway 93, (top of Post Creek Hill). Call (406) 745-4259 (clbillie), for more information.

ARLEE — A free Developmental and Preschool Screening Clinic for children ages 0-5 in the Arlee School District will be held on Thursday, Oct. 3, in the Arlee Headstart from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Call (406) 726-3273 to schedule an appointment for your child’s screening or to receive more information.

This free screening will include gross motor, fine motor, language concepts, communication skills, communication concepts, hearing and vision screening.

POLSON — Fall Mack Days will be held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Oct. 4-Nov. 17.

POLSON — The United Methodist Church, at 301 16th Ave. is having a huge garage sale at their church on Oct. 4, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. We urge everyone to check out our many special items.  Proceeds support programs of the church. Coffee and cinnamon rolls will be available in the morning as will lunch at noon. We hope to see you.  

RONAN — The public is invited to the annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner Oct. 5, sponsored by the Lake County Republican Central Committee, Lake County Republican Women and the Lake County Pachyderms. This Great Harvest Dinner honors the legacies of Presidents Lincoln and Reagan.  This event will be held at the Ronan Community Center with a social hour beginning at 6 p.m. with a cash bar and buffet dinner catered by Linda Vista to begin at 7 p.m. Keynote speaker is Montana Congressman Steve Daines. There will be a silent and live auction with many appealing items such as a Mossberg 12 gauge shotgun, a Ruger 30-30, a WWII 30-06 and Griz paraphernalia.  Tickets are $25/person. Contact Ron Tjaden for advance ticket purchase at (406) 844-2386.

POLSON — The next gathering of the “Thyme for Herbs Group” is Monday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. at the North Lake County Public Library meeting room, (2 First Ave. E- use the east side door). 

Flu season is upon us, so we are concentrating our studies on building a healthy immune system and continuing our “Herbal 911 Studies”. We are learning which herbs we need to have in our homes and how to use them when we have a health issue. Planning ahead could prevent those discomforts, which seem to come with fall and winter. Anyone interested in learning to use herbs for better health is invited to join us. Bring your questions for discussion.

If you have questions, please call Linda Peterson at (406) 319-2446.

RONAN — The American Legion Post 138 of Ronan is meeting on Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. (second Tuesdays) at the VFW Hall, 35981 Round Butte Rd. New members are welcome. For more information, call Jack Fay at (406) 676-3380.

POLSON — The National Association of Retired and Active Federal Employees will meet on Oct. 9 at the Polson Senior Center at 11:30 a.m. A meal of soft shell tacos will be available. The program will feature Chuck Lewis, formally a marine sergeant, who will tell about his adventures walking from Everett, Wash. to the Vietnam Wall in Washington, D.C. this summer. A short business meeting will follow.

POLSON — The next meeting of the Masumola Club will be next Thursday, Oct. 10, at 5:45 p.m. for a social hour, potluck and program. The theme is Octoberfest and the meeting will be hosted by Keith and /Sue Urbach and Jon and Liz Marchi. The guest speaker will be founder and CEO of Big Sky Brewing, Bjorn Nabosny. Please bring a dish to pass, your own plates, utensils and beverage. Masumola Club is open to anyone who would like to attend. The clubhouse is located on Masumola Road off Rocky Point Road. Call Mac Swan at (406) 253-0855, if you need more information.

POLSON — The October Friendship Table Dinner is on Oct. 11 from 5-7 p.m., at the Polson Presbyterian Church located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

POLSON — Greg Hertz, the featured speaker at the Friday, October 11, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club, will discuss the dramatic changes that have taken place in the grocery industry over the last fifty years. In 1998 he became the majority owner and President/CEO of Moody’s Market Inc. Greg also serves as the Montana State Representative for House District 11. Pachyderms meet at the Polson Rural Fire Hall on Regatta Road, west of Polson. The meeting begins with a social time and brown bag lunch at 11:30 a.m. and the business meeting begins at noon.

POLSON — The Lake County Chapter 1122 of the Experimental Aircraft Association will be hosting Young Eagles Flights at Polson Airport on Saturday morning, October 12, from 9-11 a.m. All kids between the ages of 8 and 17 years of age, with their parents’ approval, can get a ride in an airplane free. Coffee, donuts, and juice will be available. All of this is weather dependent. Kids, grab your parents (or parents grab your kids) and come on out to the Polson airport Saturday morning and the EAA will give you an opportunity to go flying.

If you have any questions, call Bud Radtke at (406) 883-1245 or Mauri Morin at 406) 249-2250.

ST. IGNATIUS — A benefit Indian taco feed and silent auction will be held at the St. Ignatius Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 5-8 p.m.

Proceeds will help Christopher DuMontier, 32, a 2000 Two Eagle River graduate and SKC heavy equipment truck operator graduate. DuMontier was involved in a car wreck while working in North Dakota. The life-threatening collision left him paralyzed from the neck down. Proceeds and donations will help cover costs associated with medical care, help provide a ramp for his home and a van with a wheelchair lift. An Indian taco and drink will cost $8 and a slice of Gramma Patty’s Pie will sell for $3, or $4.50 for pie a la mode. The fundraiser includes music and a 50/50 raffle. For further donations, an account is set up at Valley Bank under Christopher DuMontier. A November 5-on-5 basketball tournament benefit is also being planned at SKC.

VALLEY VIEW — The Valley View Women are having a Ladies Get Acquainted Day. All Valley View Ladies are invited to the Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Rd. on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring a friend or family member and children are welcome.  Come meet your lady neighbors and have some fun visiting. Refreshments will be served. Call Kelly Bailey with questions or to RSVP, at (406) 883-2910. City ladies welcome also.  

VALLEY VIEW — If you haven’t been to a potluck for a while, now is the time to reconnect with your neighbors. The Valley View Community potluck will be Sunday, Oct. 13, at 5 p.m. in the Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Rd. Come and reconnect with your neighbors and enjoy some good food. If you would like to join our club Valley View Women’s Club monthly meeting is Thursday, Oct. 10, at the clubhouse at 7 p.m. Call (406) 883-2910, for questions.

POLSON — The Polson School board will meet on Monday, Oct. 14, at 5:30 p.m. at the district office, 111 Fourth Ave. E.