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.

ARLEE – The Gallery Café at Hangin’ Art Gallery is the site for the last Christmas Bazaar of the season on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20 and 21, from 9 a.m.-4p.m. Come support local vendors, pick up great gifts and enjoy delicious espresso drinks, lunch and home baked goods. For more information, call (406) 726-5005 or visit www.hanginartgallery.com.

ARLEE  — Come celebrate the Christmas season on Sunday, Dec. 22, at Hangin’ Art Gallery on Highway 93 in Arlee. At 4 p.m. Tsering Lodoe will sing Tibetan songs of peace and freedom including selections from his own compositions, Tibetan Opera and Tibetan Mask Dance. Then, at 5 p.m. Arlee at the Opry hosts Jeff Daniel and Mike Ward will lead community children and adults in a special Christmas show. Come join in the fun and celebrate with us.  

For additional information, call (406) 726-5005 or visit: www.hanginartgallery.com.

POLSON — On Monday, Dec. 23, an AARP Drivers Safety Class will be held at the Lakeview Village Apartments in Polson from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call (406) 644-3446, to make a reservation. A maximum of eight students are allowed.

POLSON — Polson’s Community Church, 1814 First Street E, will present the “Christmas Story,” through the use of narrated pictures, on Christmas Eve. The evening will conclude with a candlelight service. All are welcome to attend Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. 

POLSON – The public is invited to attend a Christmas Eve Candle light service 6 p.m. at the Polson Foursquare Church. All are welcome as we celebrate the birth of Christ with carols, Communion, and a Christmas message. Please call (406) 883-9347 for more information or visit: www.polsonfoursquare.org

ARLEE — A Community Christmas Eve worship will take place on Dec. 24, at Jocko Valley Lutheran Church in Arlee from 6-7 p.m. There will be candles, carols and communion. All are welcome.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Christian Missionary Alliance Church, 529 Third Ave. N (under the light blue water tower, three blocks north of the school), is having a candlelight Christmas Eve service on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 6 p.m. Refreshments will follow the service. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Jason Jury at (406) 360-0563. Come and celebrate Jesus’ birthday.

RONAN — The community is invited to a Christmas Eve children’s program and candlelight service at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The service will be held at 7 p.m. Go to ronanchurch.org for more information or call (406) 676-8280.

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E. welcomes all to their Christmas Services: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. and Christmas Day Worship, Dec. 25 at 10 a.m.

RONAN — Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 207 Eisenhower St., will hold a candlelight service at 6 p.m. on Dec. 24. The service will include special songs and the theme will be: “Christmas: What is your response?” For more information, call (406) 676-3361.

POLSON — You are invited to Faith Lutheran Church on Christmas Eve for our traditional candlelight worship services with Holy Communion.  Services are at 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.  Faith Lutheran Church is located at 406 - 5th Avenue SW.  Everyone is welcome and invited.

RONAN — Join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ with a 10 a.m. worship service on Christmas morning at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 35681 Terrace Lake Road. Go to ronanchurch.org, for more information, or call the church at (406) 676-8280.

RONAN/POLSON — The monthly dance at Ronan’s VFW will not be held on Dec. 27. The Little Big Band will play, along with Ken’s Country Combo, at the Elks in Polson on New Year’s eve from 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. There will be refreshments and great music. Come celebrate with us. Call James Pettit at (406) 676-8224, for more information.

ST. IGNATIUS — The annual Running of the Toy Trains will be held in the Railroad Museum at Four Winds Trading Post, 36007 U.S. Highway 93, from noon-4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29.  There will be free admission for all. 

Call Chief Engineer Preston Miller at (406) 745-4336, for more information.

POLSON — The Polson Pirate and Lady Pirate basketball teams would like to honor Buck Young at this week’s Friday night basketball game against Ronan. Buck was an avid volunteer and supporter of Pirate sports. He recently passed away. Buck’s favorite color was Ohio State Buckeye red and we are asking everyone to wear red to the game for a “Red Out.” Lady Pirates play Friday at 6 p.m. and the Pirates play at 7:30 p.m.