POLSON — A series of mid-week worship services at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 409 4th Ave. E., begins with the Thanksgiving Eve service on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. Advent soup suppers and services will be Wednesdays, Dec. 4, 11 and 19. 

Suppers will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the worship services begin at 6:30 p.m. The choir and youth group will meet after services at 7:15 p.m. 

For details, call (406) 883-5864 or email gslcpolsonmt@gmail.com or visit the website at www.gslcpolsonmt.com. 

POLSON — Come experience “The Journey to Bethlehem” on Sundays in December: Dec. 1, 8, 15, and 22, at 11 a.m. and Christmas Eve at the First Presbyterian Church at 301 Fourth Ave. E., Polson.

POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery at 306 Main St. in Polson will hosts its annual Members’ Holiday Show and Sale through Dec. 24. Local member artists offer fine art and artisan crafts for your holiday decorating, gift giving and celebrating. For more information, call the Sandpiper Art Gallery at (406) 883-5956 or visit: Sandpiperartgallery.com.

RONAN — The Ronan City Council will meet Monday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. at Ronan City Hall, 207 Main Street, SW. The public is encouraged to attend the meetings, which are held the first and third Monday of each month.

RONAN — The December meeting of the Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will be Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the VFW Hall on Round Butte Road, 7:30 p.m.

There will not be a program for the evening, but we will elect officers for 2014. Final plans for our annual Christmas party will be discussed. All are welcome. For more information, contact Dennese at (406) 883-5876.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their December meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. at the Terrace Lake Community Church, 35663 Terrace Lake Road. 

Dinner will be served. A $10 Christmas gift exchange will take place. Please bring all your handmade Christmas gifts for show and tell.

Don’t forget the Dec. 14 Gallery Frame Class. Start gathering your supplies now if you’ve signed up. See you there.

POLSON — Please join us for the Polson Chamber of Commerce December general meeting and luncheon ($14) on Wednesday, Dec. 4, starting at noon at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Our topic will be the State of the City and Mayor Pat DeVries and City Manager Mark Shrives will make presentations. For more information, call the chamber office at (406) 883-5969.

POLSON — Wednesday, Dec. 4, is the next scheduled community dance at the Elks. Ken’s Country Combo will provide tunes from 7-10 p.m. Bring your friends, your relatives, and your significant other and join us for the fun. Treats are always wonderful and welcome. See you there. 

RONAN — On Dec. 4, St. Paul Lutheran Church will present the sermon series "God's Joy at Christmas."  The evening includes a free soup supper at 6 p.m. followed by worship at 7 p.m. For more information, go to: ronanchurch.org.

CHARLO — There will be a dedication and flag-raising ceremony put on by the Veterans’ Honor Guard for Ryan Fullerton’s completed flagpole BSA Eagle project at the Charlo Fire Department on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. There will be an open house and refreshments served. An Eagle Court of Honor will take place at 7 p.m. at the LDS church in Ronan. All are welcome.

POLSON — On Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, a World AIDS Day benefit dinner will be held with speakers sharing how HIV/AIDS has impacted their lives. There is a $20 fee for this event ($10 for SKC students). Proceeds from the benefit will go to families in the area that are affected by HIV/AIDS for Christmas.Contact Lesli at (406) 275-4905 or lesli_anderson@skc.edu for more information.

PABLO — On Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Three Wolves Deli at Salish Kooteni College Campus, a World AIDS Day luncheon will be held with speakers sharing how HIV/AIDS has impacted their lives. 

This event is free and open to the public. Contact Lesli at (406) 275-4905 or lesli_anderson@skc.edu for more information.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library is hosting a special hour story time for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers every Thursday at 10 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. This week’s theme is “Snuggly in the Snow.” For more information, call (406) 883-8225 and ask for Martel, youth services librarian.

POLSON — Big Productions to present “Pint and Dale/Opland and Freeman” on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Polson High School auditorium. Adult tickets are $12 in advance and $14 at the door with free admission for kids 18 and under. For more information, call (406) 676-2427.

POLSON — On Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6-7 p.m. a free Kirtan event will take place at Yoga Heart Studio, 314A Main Street. Kirtan is singing—repetition of words in call and response format. It’s an opportunity to sing with others without worry over sound or appearance. You can relax—and let go. Wear comfortable clothing. We will be sitting on the floor (chairs available.) You may wish to bring your own yoga mat and a cushion and/or a blanket, water bottle.

POLSON — Make plans to see “A Christmas Carol,” Charles Dickens’ immortal story of Scrooge. The Port Polson Players in association with The Mission Valley Friends of the Arts, stage the production at the John Dowdall Theatre Dec. 6,7,8 and the following weekend Dec. 13, 14, and 15. A 7:30 p.m. curtain is slated for Friday and Saturday evenings with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. A cast of forty Mission Valley performers appear in the show including, Bob DiGiallonardo as Scrooge and Micah Craig as Tiny Tim. “ A Christmas Carol” kicks off the annual fundraiser for The Mission Valley Friends of the Arts, the non-profit organization that oversees the beautiful log theatre on the Polson Golf Course. Call (406) 883-9212 to make reservations or go to portpolsonplayers.com, for more information.

ST. IGNATIUS — Deveer Designs is having a one-day only holiday jewelry sale where a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Life Savers Animal Rescue. The sale is Friday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m. to 6:30 pm at 203 Main Street in Saint Ignatius across from Gambles. Receive a free gift just for stopping by. Hope to see you there.

POLSON — The annual Parade of Lights has been cancelled due to the extreme cold weather expected. However, Santa Claus will still be at The Cove Deli and Pizza and the Christmas tree next to the Glacier Bank drive thru Main Street will still be turned on. Come see Santa and help light the town Christmas tree. Goodie bags will be handed out to the kids after the tree lighting.

RONAN — Phillips Saddlery will hold their holiday open house Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6, 7 and 8, from 9 a.m.–9 p.m. each day. Join us for free chili, snacks, and coffee. Browse through our selection of gift items for the holidays. Phillips Saddlery is located at 33052 Courville Trail, between Polson and Ronan, three miles east of the stoplight on Hwy. 93. For more information, please call (406) 675-4961 or (406) 249-5025.

POLSON — An open house reception will be held on Friday, Dec. 6, during the Polson Art Walk from 3-7 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec, 7, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Local member artists will offer fine art and artisan crafts for your holiday decorating, gift giving and celebrating. For more information, call the Sandpiper Art Gallery at (406) 883-5956.

POLSON — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1104 Fourth Ave. E, invites you to “The Savior of the World,” a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8, from 2–8 p.m. 

The celebration includes a Nativity exhibit with over 200 on display, musical performances on Saturday at 6:30 p.m., featuring local artists and choirs, and a Christmas message on Sunday at 6 p.m. featuring The Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Free family portraits will be available. Admission is free. Please call Carol at (208) 705-8263, to add your nativities to our display.

ST. IGNATIUS — On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Chamber of Commerce will sponsor their annual Children’s Christmas Carnival at the Community Center starting at 2 p.m. There will be games and prizes for everyone.

At 5:30 p.m. the tree lighting will take place at Gariepy Park. Chili and hot beverages will be served. A caroling wagon will lead the light parade through town. Anyone wanting to be in the parade may still do so. There is no fee, just fun. 

PABLO — A free two-day suicide intervention skills training will be offered Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 9 and 10 at Salish Kootenai College in Pablo. Participants must attend all sessions both days. Sessions are held from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Pete Beaverhead building #67, rooms 102 and 104. Seating is limited to 30. A continental breakfast and lunch is provided. Course credits of 14 educational hours can be applied to LAC, SWP, MLEA and OPI. There is no cost for any of these ASIST trainings largely to a SAMHSA grant and the CSKT Circle of Trust Youth Suicide Prevention Program.

For more information, contact Roxana Colman-Herak, ASIST Master Trainer at (406) 210-7343 or (406) 675-2700, ext. 1361 or email roxana.colman@cskt.org

POLSON — The next Polson School Board meeting will be held on Monday, Dec. 9, at 5:30 p.m. at the district office, 111 Fourth Ave. E. 

NORTH CROW  — The women of the North Crow Women’s Club would like to invite all young people to join them at the North Crow Club house on Monday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. They are asked to perform for family and friends at the Christmas party. 

Call (406) 676-3024, for more information.

PABLO — The Adeline Mathias Endowment and the CSKT Community Empowerment Program present three Flathead Reservation screenings of “Young Lakota,” a documentary on real life political issues focused on women's rights and tribal awareness. Everyone is invited to participate in these free screenings scheduled for Dec. 10, 11 and 12 in Pablo, Arlee and Elmo.

The program begins at 6 p.m. with light refreshments, and the show starts at 6:30.   Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Dec. 10 SKC Johnny Arlee/Victor Charlo Theater; Wednesday, Dec. 11 Arlee Community Center; and Thursday, Dec. 12 Elmo Community Center.

This film depicts an actual account of tribal politics with a very powerful message for the tribal electorate. 

The Adeline Mathias Endowment supports Indian and women's rights advocacy and hopes to inspire Get Out The Vote in the General election. “Young Lakota” is a great primer for a political awakening on the Flathead Reservation. Everyone is invited, admission is free, but we will kindly accept nonperishable food donations for local food pantries. 

For more information on the film, visit www.incite-pictures.com/in-production. For screenings, call Velda or Pearl at 207-4626.

POLSON — The Beautification Committee of Envision Polson’s third community-wide holiday decoration contest theme is “Celebrate the Season of Light.” Nominees for the various categories: residence, business, church and neighborhood (three residences constitute a neighborhood entry), are due by Dec. 10. Nomination forms are available now in Polson at the Chamber of Commerce, 418 Main Street; Ace Hardware; Sears; First Resort; Jackie M Shoes, Showboat Cinema and Hallmark. Forms may also be downloaded from the Chamber website: www.polsonchamber.com, as well as the Great Polson Community Foundation website: www.polsonforever.org.

RONAN — The American Legion Post 138 of Ronan is meeting on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Ronan at 35981 Round Butte Road. New members are welcome. For information, call Jack Fay at (406) 676-3380. 

RONAN — The National Active and Retired Federal Employees will hold their annual Christmas party on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at noon at the Ronan Café. Lunch will be off the menu. Following lunch there will be a special program featuring Frank Tyro, a Polar Bear specialist. A brief business meeting will follow the program.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library is hosting a special one-hour story time for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers every Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. For information, call (406) 883-8225 and ask for Martel, youth services librarian.

RONAN — Ronan Middle School Drama Department is preparing the Middle School Showcase, “Stocking Stuffers,” to be performed on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. Tickets are free, accepting donations.

RONAN/POLSON — Community Spirit Baskets are on display at both the Ronan and Polson Community Bank lobbies until the separate drawings for each community. 

Community Bank in Ronan will hold their raffle drawing on Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Ronan Bank at 6 p.m. on Dec. 12. 

Swan Hill Bed and Breakfast and Community Bank in Polson will host the 2013 Splash Christmas Event, “Come Home for Christmas” from 5-7 p.m., with the Community Spirit Basket raffle drawing taking place at 6:30 p.m. Free bus transportation will be provided to Swan Hill Bed and Breakfast from Riverside Park, with departures beginning at 4:45 p.m. and continuing approximately every 15 minutes. The last bus leaves the park at 6:30 p.m. and the last bus leaves Swan Hill to Riverside Park at 7:15 p.m. 

Proceeds from both events will benefit Lake County Food Pantries. You need not be present to win.

RONAN — The Lake County Council on Aging is having a raffle for a Vizio 47” E Series HD Television; a beautiful flowered quilt and a life-size ceramic Canadian goose. Tickets are $2 each or 3 tickets for $5. The drawing will be held on Dec. 12. For more information or to purchase raffle tickets, call (406) 676-2367.

PABLO — The D’Arcy McNickle Library is planning a book sale on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 12 and 13, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the SKC library. For more information, call Mary at (406) 275-4776.

POLSON — On a trial basis, the Miracle of America Museum will be hosting an activity night on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The events are free to the public, although donations are accepted. Participants are welcome to bring cookies or other treats to share.

The Dec. 12 program will be a classic short movie starring Jimmy Stewart and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in “Mr. Krueger's Christmas,” followed by a poem written during WWII by the Lake County Superintendent of Schools. If you have a favorite Christmas poem, we invite you to share. A piano is available if your family wants to play and sing.

If you’d like to be a part of a future program, or have an idea, please call Gil at (406) 883-6804 or (406) 270-7895. Programs should be no longer than two hours.

POLSON —Mission Valley Christian Academy will be presenting “Romeo & Juliet” dinner and theater on Dec. 12, 13, and 14. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner begins at 6:15 p.m. Tickets for the major school fundraising event are $35 per person or $150 for a family of five. For more information or to buy tickets, call MVCA at (406) 883-6858.

RONAN — K. William Harvey Elementary will hold Christmas concerts for third and fourth grade students on Dec. 12 at 10 a.m., and at 12:30 p.m. for first and second grade students. The concerts will take place in the Performing Arts Center, which is located in the Ronan Event Center.

POLSON — The December Friendship Table Dinner is coming up on Friday, Dec. 13 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.

POLSON — The Polson Business Community will do many special things in their stores all day for Lucky Friday the 13th. At 5 p.m. Community Bank Polson and the PBC will host a free chili and hot dog supper as a way of saying thank-you for doing business with them. There will be carolers and music and don’t forget to stop by the Cove to have a professional photo taken with Santa or bring your own camera, from 4-7 p.m. 

POLSON —Make plans to see “A Christmas Carol,” Charles Dickens’ immortal story of Scrooge, on Dec. 13, 14, or 15. A 7:30 p.m. curtain is slated for Friday and Saturday evenings with Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. 

A cast of forty Mission Valley performers appear in the show including Bob DiGiallonardo as Scrooge and Micah Craig as Tiny Tim. “ A Christmas Carol” kicks off the annual fundraiser for The Mission Valley Friends of the Arts, the non-profit organization that oversees the beautiful log theatre on the Polson Golf Course. Call (406) 883-9212 to make reservations or go to portpolsonplayers.com, for more information.

RONAN — Ronan Middle School Drama Department to present the Middle School Showcase, “All the Bases,” on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Ronan Performing Arts Center.  Tickets are free, accepting donations.

BIG ARM — We invite you to join in the community potluck at the Historic School on Seventh Street in Big Arm on Saturday, Dec. 14. Seasonal music will be provided by the Sisler family and friends.

Social time starts at 5:30 p.m., the potluck is at 6 p.m. and then at 7 p.m. enjoy and join in the festive music. Please bring your favorite dish to share and invite your family and friends. We welcome donations of nonperishable food for the local food pantry and presents for Toys-for-Tots. For more information, call Ross at (406) 849-5568.

RONAN — The Kuilix chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host a Christmas party for the residents of St. Luke’s Assisted Living Center in Ronan at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. We will be entertained with festive holiday music provided by “Ukulele Jam.” Refreshments will be provides.

ST. IGNATIUS — On Saturday, December 14, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. the Mission Valley 4H will hold a Holiday Bazaar at the St. Ignatius Community Center. Contact Christina at (406) 745-9195, for registration information, to rent a table (a few are left) or other details.

RONAN — KC and the Valley Cats will play on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 7-10 p.m. at the VFW in Ronan. If you like New Orleans type jazz; this is the place to be. Bring a treat to share and enjoy the fun.