POLSON — The Montecahto Club, Lake County Republicans and Lake County Democrats are hosting a Montana Legislature Candidate Forum on Monday, Oct. 3, from 6-8 p.m. at the Montecahto Club, 35432 MT Hwy 35 (opposite the Finley Point Grill). All candidates running for HD 12, HD 15, HD 93 and SD 8 have been invited. 

Please join us at the Montecahto Club to hear our candidates share their legislative concerns.

POLSON — Join us at 9:15 a.m. at the North Lake County Public Library. Mother Goose is geared toward ages 0 to 3, but all are welcome.  

We encourage parents & caregivers to participate with their children for this early learning time. 

The doors open at 9 a.m.

CHARLO — The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana will hold a First Saturday Artist event where featured artists, authors or crafts persons exhibit their work. 

This fourth event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 3. 

Check out the museum’s Facebook page for more information.

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will host our Fall Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 3 at our historic Big Arm School from 8:30-11:30 a.m. We will serve pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Monetary donations are gratefully accepted. For more information contact Nancy Foster, BAA Secretary at 406-849-5064. 

RONAN — Mission Valley Backcountry Horsemen will hold their next monthly meeting on Oct. 4, 2022, at the VFW in Ronan at 7 p.m. Club members and their families and friends will hold an Octoberfest potluck first at 7 p.m. and afterwards we will have our regular meeting. Bring your favorite dish and enjoy the festivities, see old friends and make new friends. Can’t wait to see you there.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day. Remember that our digital library is always open! Go to our website at: northlakecountylibrary.org for more information on our digital collection. You can check out magazines, e-books, audiobooks, watch movies, check out our free online resources and put materials on hold.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Terrace Lake Community Church in Ronan. Annual membership dues will be collected.

Song MT2 - Songwriter Gathering at the Western Montana Musicians Co-op from 5-6:30 p.m. Song writers Doug Ruhman and Joel McColl invite participants from previous workshops to join them. Come prepared to share your progress, share your songs and learn more about the art of songwriting.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will hold a Lego Challenge Build on Friday, Sept. 9 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Join us for this challenge and be ready to build a character or scene from your favorite book.

Friday Night Open Mic at the Western Montana Musicians Co-op  is hosted by Mark & Krysti. Whether you’re a musician, performer, poet, comedian or just love live music Stop by tonight and check out our talented members. We'd love to see ya. Check in when you arrive to sign up to play/perform. We are a member-based, member-funded cooperative. Friday Night Open Mic is free, however, for non-members donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated.

DAYTON — Dayton Daze, the annual fundraiser of the Chief Cliff VFD and QRU, celebrates the early settlers of the Flathead Valley with the theme: Homesteading the West. This year’s costume event takes us back once again to the Wild West where we’ll find cowgirls and cowboys, mountain men, settlers, and fancy dancehall girls, along with wagons and buggies from the early 1900s. Activities start at noon with food, beverages, rifle raffle (tickets also available at the Farmers Market throughout the summer), silent auction, can raffle, beer garden, kids’ games, parade (at 2 p.m. with prizes for best entries and costumes), and much, much more. The entire community comes out for this annual event, which offers a full day of family fun - rain or shine. 

RONAN — Saturday Night Community Jam at the Western Montana Musicians Co-op is hosted by Doug Ruhman. Whether you’re a musician, performer, poet, comedian or just love live music, the Western Montana Musicians Co-op is for you. Stop by tonight and check out our talented members. Everyone is welcome. We are a member-based, member-funded Co-op. The community jam is free, however, for non-members, donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated. The deets: Community Jam at the Red Poppy every Saturday night from 7-11 p.m.

The 16th annual Peace Festival is a free family event at the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas in Arlee, honoring interfaith and diverse cultures, with music that integrates love, humanity, and peace on earth. The festival begins with the 10th annual Mile Walk for Peace at 10 a.m. with participants circling the garden. The Peace Festival begins at 11 a.m. and features several guest speakers, live musical performances, and traditional dancing, food vendors and arts and crafts.

POLSON — The Mission Valley Speedway Superoval, 1113 N. Reservoir Rd., is the site of  Late Models, Mod 4’s, Hobby Stocks and Hornets racing. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for children 8-15; children under 7 are free. Seniors 55 and older, military and first responders pay a $10 admission fee. Family (two adults, three kids) is $40 general admission. RV dry camping fee is $50 per one RV. Time trials begin at 6 p.m. and racing begins at 7 p.m. For more information call 406-212-8159.

POLSON — “Express Yourself” is the theme for a non-juried exhibit, open to all artists. This show is an invitation to our community artists and members to show us your creative side. Artistic interpretation of the theme, in any medium, will be considered for display. If you would like to participate in this exhibit, there is a $20 entry free for non-Sandpiper member artists and a 30% commission. Visit: sandpiperartgallery.com for exhibit instructions or call the gallery at 406-883-5956 for more information. 

POLSON — The MT Dept. of Labor & Industry, other state agencies and local chambers will host an Assistance for Business Clinic (ABC) on Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn.

Registration is $45. For more information or to register email: kschock@mt.gov or call 406-883-7893.

POLSON —A Cancer Support Group for anyone a?ected by cancer meets twice monthly at St. Joseph Medical Center from noon-1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Gatherings are informal allowing folks to drop-in when schedules and life permits. Brown-bag lunches are welcome. The group will meet in the Leahy Conference Room on the third floor of the medical center. For more information call 406-261-3304. 

The group welcomes those recently diagnosed, those undergoing treatment, cancer survivors, and/or family members. 

RONAN —  Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main St. SW, is offering a free workshop on QuickBooks Level 1 on Sept. 15 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Go to: https://lccdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/708 to register.

RONAN —  Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main St. SW, is offering a free workshop on QuickBooks Level 1 on Sept. 15 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Go to: https://lccdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/708 to register.

POLSON — Polson Schools will conduct free health screenings in the areas of developmental readiness, speech and language, motor skills and hearing for children from birth to age 5 on Thursday, Sept. 15. The screenings will help identify areas of special needs for pre-school age children. Call 406-883-6333 for a free appointment.

RONAN — The Ronan Farmers Market is held every Thursday, May 19-Oct. 14, from 4-7 p.m. at the Ronan Visitors’ Center on Highway 93. You can shop online at: www.localline.ca/ronan-farmers-market and pre-order and pre-pay, or go visit the market to see everything local vendors have to offer.

POLSON — Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. at the North Lake County Public Library Story Time takes place. The theme for Sept. 15 is “Robots.”

RONAN — The Ronan High School homecoming football game will take place on Friday, Sept. 16 in Ronan. The varsity game begins at 7 p.m.

POLSON — Calling all Democrats. The Lake County Democrat annual Boettcher Park picnic will be held on Friday, Sept. 16 at 5:30 p.m. Turkey and ham will be provided. Bring a dish to share, your favorite drink and a chair. Come meet our candidates. 

ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Falls Farmers Market is open at the Good Old Days Pavilion on Fridays from 5-7 p.m. This great local spot allows the St. Ignatius community and beyond to gather and purchase Montana-made crafts, produce and food. The market is open until Sept. 24.

POLSON — The Polson Farmers Market, downtown at Third Ave. W (in front of the Cove Deli), is open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Friday, May through October. The Polson Farmers Market offers locally produced fresh vegetables, fruits, plants, cut flowers, cheese, eggs, honey, jams and jellies, baked goods, meats and poultry, popsicles, artwork, fabric and craft creations, woodworks, jewelry, and much more.