POLSON — Join the Masumola Club for a potluck on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 5:45 p.m. Suggested food distribution: A-H hot dish; I-O dessert; P-Z salad or vegetable.

POLSON — This program is held at the Polson Library at 10 a.m. and is a repeat of the Thursday theme and is focused on 3-5 year olds. We read stories and have activities for kindergarten readiness. 

POLSON — The nonprofit Mission Project will hold its first annual gingerbread building contest and dessert with champagne gala on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Money raised go back into community needs and mission trips out of the country.

ARLEE — Arlee area kids age five to thirteen are invited to a Christmas party at the Arlee Community Development Corporation on Monday, Dec. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The kids will enjoy crafts, games, Christmas music, hot cocoa, snacks, and a pizza lunch. To sign up, call the Arlee CDC at 406-726-5550 or email: info@arleecdc.org by Dec. 15.

MONTANA — The 127 Sports Intensity and the Fairfield Basketball Club are launching the 4th annual Dribble Challenge, an at-home ball-handling program for boys and girls in grades 1-12 across Montana and surrounding states. The challenge runs from Jan. 1-Feb. 28, 2026, and focuses on daily dribbling, consistency and skill development. Early bird registration fee is $20 through Dec. 15, 2025. Regular registration is $25 through Dec. 29, 2025, and late registration goes through Jan. 31, 2026, for $30. Families can register at: www.fairfieldbasketballclub.com by selecting the “Dribble Challenge” option. 

POLSON — The Montana Library Network is hosting a virtual program with Laura Haacke. She will share practical tips to help you stay safe while shopping online and managing your digital life during the holidays. Registration is required at: tinyurl.com/SaferShopping

POLSON — Polson Library invites you to taste a sample of Jane Austen’s novels will enjoying a cup of tea from the Joyful Cup. Come dressed in Regency or Christmas attire and bring your favorite teacup. Registration is required.

POLSON — To celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday on Wednesday, Dec. 17, the Polson Library will show three movies adapted from her novels: Emma at 9 a.m., Pride & Prejudice at 11:10 a.m. and Sense and Sensibility at 1:25 p.m.

POLSON — Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays for online instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom and in-person. The classes will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com. Go to: www.missionmountainzen.

POLSON — Polson Library’s Page Turner’s Youth Book Club will meet on Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. and choose between “The Nutcracker,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” or “The Polar Express.” We will discuss the books each reader chose.

POLSON — The Polson Library will hold a Book Donation Day where you are welcome to bring material donations from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 

You must unload your own items in front of the Makerspace

POLSON — The Polson Library holds Story Time at 2 p.m. This program focuses on 3–5-year-olds and includes stories and activities for kindergarten readiness. Watch the library website for weekly theme updates.

POLSON — The Polson Library holds Toddler Time at 10 a.m. on Thursdays. This program is for 2-3 year olds and is all about movement.

POLSON — The Polson Library will hold a multi-generational LEGO challenge where creativity meets motion. Work together to design, build and test your own rubber band powered LEGO car. 

For ages 5 and up. Registration is required.

ARLEE — Arlee-area kids age five to thirteen are invited to a Christmas party at the Arlee Community Development Corporation on Monday, Dec. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The kids will enjoy crafts, games, Christmas music, hot cocoa, snacks, and a pizza lunch. To sign up, call the Arlee CDC at 406-726-5550 or email: info@arleecdc.org.