POLSON — The Elks, at 512 Main St., will hold a taco soup feed and holiday bazaar on Sunday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but nonperishable food donations will be collected. All kinds of vendors will showcase their items in one convenient location. This is a fundraiser for local food banks and all proceeds will be split and donated.

POLSON — Please help us collect 100 pounds of food by Thanksgiving.

A couple of cans, plus you, equals helping to feed the community of Polson. Drop your cans off at Polson Family Chiropractic, located at 801 Fourth Avenue, E.

POLSON — Our day-before-Thanksgiving dance will be held at the Elks on Wednesday, Nov. 21. Ken’s Country Combo will play the tunes with ballroom dancing the fare for the night. Treats and goodies are welcome and wonderful, so keep them coming. We thank the band for the past year. They stepped up and saved us when we were not sure of our future. You are much appreciated.

POLSON — Everyone in the Polson community is invited to join in a a homemade Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 22, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Polson Senior Center, 504 3rd Ave. E. We offer transportation services for those in need, and meal delivery for those who wish to remain at home. Families, couples, singles, are invited to share a meal and fellowship during this season of thanks. To request a ride or dinner delivery, please call (406) 883-4735 by 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21.

We are requesting donations of salads, pies, and/or dinner rolls from our community at large. As our dinner grows, we need a little more support each year. If you would like to make a donation, please contact Cathy at the center by Nov. 12 to tell her what you would like to bring. No donation is too big or too small, so anything you can do is appreciated. Thanks for your help, and may you all have a blessed Thanksgiving.

RONAN — St. Paul Lutheran, 35681 Terrace Lake, will be holding a Thanksgiving Day service at 10:15 a.m. All are welcome to join us in giving thanks to God together. More information is available at: ronanchurch.org.

RONAN — The ninth annual Ronan community Thanksgiving dinner will be Nov. 22 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center. Dinner is free but volunteers are needed. 

Call Cheri Houle at (406) 249-3184 to donate goods or food and Brennin Grainey at (406) 676-4600 to volunteer some time.

Entertainment is included with the traditional turkey dinner.

POLSON — Join the fifth annual Polson turkey trot on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22. This 5K fun run/walk will start and finish at Century 21 Big Sky Real Estate, on the corner of Highway 93 and Highway 35. The course travels down Highway 35 and around Mission Bay. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome. Race day registration opens at 8 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m. The cost is $5. All proceeds benefit Polson Loaves and Fishes. 

See the website for more details: www.polsonrunning.com. 

DAYTON —Thanksgiving at the Winery is the winery’s continuing program to educate the community about the pleasurable synergies created by the pairing of food and wine. On Friday and Saturday, Nov. 23 and 24, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., we will show you how to pair holiday foods with wines. Come try our special artichoke dip and Pinot Grigio, pork loin and Riesling, chicken curry with Muscat Canelli, smoked salmon and Pinot Noir, death by chocolate cake and Cabernet Sauvignon and pound cake with Orange Muscat Sherry. Mission Mountain Winery is located on Highway 93 in Dayton on the west shore of beautiful Flathead Lake.

RONAN — On Sunday, Nov. 25, the Red Poppy opens its Christmas boutique, featuring a wide variety of gifts handcrafted by over 140 local community artists and craftsmen. At 2 p.m. a program featuring Polson’s Flathead Flute Choir, playing jazz, popular, classical, fun and holiday selections, will take place. 

Additionally, Natasha Moore will be signing copies of her new children’s book with English and German text, The Circus/Der Zirkus. 

A reception will follow the performance, and as always, the afternoon is free. The Red Poppy will be open from 12-4 p.m. on Nov. 25.

The Red Poppy is located in Ronan, just across Highway 93 from True Value at the south stoplight. 

Call (406) 676-3010 for further information. 

POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery at 306 Main Street in Polson holds its annual Christmas Art Show Nov. 28-Dec. 24. Local member artists have filled the Gallery and Gift Shop with original artwork and crafts for the budget minded or extravagant shopper. Sandpiper Art Gallery will be a part of the Polson Art Walk on Friday, Dec. 7, with a special open house from 5-8 p.m. Artists will be on hand demonstrating raku pottery, felt birds, painting and fast drawing. Contact the gallery at(406) 883-5956 or visit Sandpiperartgallery.com for more information.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius booster club will meet Thursday, Nov. 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the commons. Contact Jackie at the High School, (406) 745-3811, ext. 263, for more information.

POLSON — A free community dinner will be served on Friday, Nov. 30, at Polson Community Church, 1814 First Street East. The dinner will be served from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a hot meal.

POLSON — The Polson Loaves and Fish Food Pantry has $9,500 of “match” money to help our neighbors in need thanks to Town Pump and Les Schwab Tires. You can help the Polson Pantry’s food outreach effort by making a cash donation prior to Nov. 30. Send to Polson Food Pantry, 904 First Street East, Polson, MT 59860.

POLSON — Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Cove Deli on Friday, Nov. 30, from 4-5:45 p.m. for pictures and then off to the Parade of Lights. Polson’s annual Parade of Lights will be held at 6 p.m. There will be the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree along with the arrival of Santa.

The stores will be open until 7 p.m. both Friday and Saturday for the downtown open house. What a great way to kick of the holiday season.

ARLEE — Arlee’s fifth annual parade of lights will take place Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.  “Let Him light your path,” is the title of this year’s event. Line up at the Arlee High School parking lot at 5:30 p.m. The same route will be used and it will be illuminated. After the parade all will gather at the Brown building for treats, caroling and hot chocolate. The parade is hosted by the Cordier family and sponsored by My Redeemer Bible Church. Donations are needed; if you can help, call Sally at (406) 240- 4660 or (406) 726-4390. Feel free to light up your car, float, horse or children. 

RONAN — Mission Valley United Methodist Church and Ronan Sacred Heart Catholic Church present the fourth annual holiday dinner on Dec. 1  from 4 to 7 p.m. Donation only and proceeds go to local charities. Dinner will be held at the UMC at the top of Post Creek Hill, on Highway 93.

ST. IGNATIUS — On Saturday, Dec. 1, a children’s Christmas carnival at the community center begins at 2 p.m. There will be many activities and treats for everyone. The Christmas tree lighting begins at 5 p.m. at Gariepy Park. The hay wagon for carolers will lead the Light Parade through town. 

The chamber wants more participants from the businesses, school, churches and organizations. There is no entry fee. 

It’s an excellent way to express your creativity. For information contact Darren Orr of Mountain View Cenex, Candy Feroni of Valley Bank, Janis Heffern of Lake County Bank or any chamber member.