POLSON — Polson High School will host Fubuki Daiko as they perform traditional Japanese drumming with their eclectic and energetic performances that are part martial arts athleticism, part meditation, and all rhythm, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door. Students 13-18 are free. Students under the age of 13 are free but must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets may be purchased prior to the day of a performance for $13 in Polson at the Perfect Shot and First Interstate Bank and in Ronan at True Value Hardware. POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will host ukulele musicians Amy Knutson and Arlee Freemole on Friday, Oct. 7, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The ukulele is a wooden stringed instrument that is guitar-like in appearance. Associated with Hawaiian music, the name ukulele means “jumping flea” because of the appearance of the fingers on its strings. Who better to demonstrate this technique than local musicians, friends and comedians Amy Knutson and Arlee Freemole. Join us in the library atrium. Good music and fun are guaranteed.

RONAN ~ Friday Night Open Mic will take place at the Western Montana Musicians Cooperative, (The Red Poppy Building), 1 Eisenhower St. This event is hosted by Michael Moore. 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. For more information phone 406-290-3549 or email: goatpeakranch@gmail.com

POLSON — Polson High School will host Fubuki Daiko as they perform traditional Japanese drumming with their eclectic and energetic performances that are part martial arts athleticism, part meditation, and all rhythm, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door. Students 13-18 are free. Students under the age of 13 are free but must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets may be purchased prior to the day of a performance for $13 in Polson at the Perfect Shot and First Interstate Bank and in Ronan at True Value Hardware. 

RONAN ~ A Saturday Night Community Jam will be held at the Western Montana Musicians Cooperative, (The Red Poppy Building), 1 Eisenhower St SW. This event iwill be hosted by John Hegel. 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 7-10 p.m. For more information phone 406-290-3549 or email: goatpeakranch@gmail.com

NINEPIPES — We are going to have a Mission Valley School Spirit Cornhole Tourney on Sunday, Oct. 9, starting at noon here at the Pipes (Allentown Restaurant). We will pay out 1st and 2nd place winners and the winners get to decide which Mission Valley school(s) general athletic fund gets the remaining proceeds. Here’s the catch: you must come in your school colors and it’s blind draw. This is going to be a fun one. Prizes will be awarded for best school spirit, best trash talker, MVP, WVP and we will be having some mini competitions in between games for other prizes. $25 per player and must be paid to enter. Call 406-644-2588 to sign up. Share with your friends. This challenge goes to all school coaches and administrators.

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation is sponsoring three free cooking classes on Oct. 9, 16 and 23 from 3-5 p.m. at the Arlee Indian Senior Center. These classes will focus on shopping and menu planning, knife skills, and sauce making. Take all three and get a free set of kitchen tools. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today by calling 406-726-5550 or email: info@arleecdc.org. 

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed on Monday, Oct. 10, for our Staff Development Day. We will reopen Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 9 a.m. for our regular hours.

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. 

POLSON —  Join PAWsitive Reading Partners at North Lake County Public Library and read with Riley the reading dog for 15 minutes on Wednesday from 3-4 p.m. Registration is required. Sign up for your slot at the library. 

On Thursday, Oct. 13 The Bible Story Time meets for its first night from 6:30 -7 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club. The six-week nondenominational class will explore Old Testament stories in fun, exciting ways with lively songs and art projects. Class will be taught by volunteers from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Parents will be required to attend the first night to fill out registration information for their 1st through 5th graders. Registration materials are also available at the Boys & Girls Club main desk. Students do not have to be attending the Boys & Girls Club as this class is outside of B&G Club programming. For further information contact Connie (406) 261-2389

RONAN — The Ronan Farmers Market will hold its final Farmers Market on Thursday, Oct. 13 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 — Mike and Jane Mitchell and Mac and Karen Swan will host the Friday, Oct. 13, dinner at the Masumola Club. The evening begins at 5:45 p.m. with a social hour. Hosts will provide pork tenderloin and food suggestions are: A-H: salad or veggie; I-O: hot dish; P-Z: dessert. The evening includes dinner, a short business meeting and a program by North Lake County Public Library.

POLSON — Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. at the North Lake County Public Library Story Time takes place. Join us to read books, make crafts and play games with your little ones! This program is geared for Kindergarten readiness ages 3-5, but everyone is welcome. The theme for Oct. 13 is autumn.

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. this Friday for for the final time until next year. 

POLSON — Join the Lake County Republican Women’s Club for a Meet/Greet Fundraiser for Montana Supreme Court candidate, James Brown, on Friday, Oct. 13, from 3-5 p.m. at the Lake County Republican Headquarter, 1102 Fourth Ave. Wine and appetizers will be served.

Friday Night Open Mic at the Western Montana Musicians Co-op The Red Poppy Building 1 Eisenhower St SW Ronan 7 pm - 9 pm 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! For more information: 406-290-3549 goatpeakranch@gmail.com

RONAN — Special Olympics Five Valleys Area will host the second annual Alex Braun Memorial Basketball Tournament at Ronan High School’s Event Center Gym from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Volunteers are badly needed.For more information, please email Lindsey Campbell at: LCampbell@somt.org or call her at 406-304-4034.

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation is sponsoring three free cooking classes on Oct. 16 and 23 from 3-5 p.m. at the Arlee Indian Senior Center. 

These classes will focus on shopping and menu planning, knife skills, and sauce making. 

Space is limited, so reserve your seat today by calling 406-726-5550 or email: info@arleecdc.org. 

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.

POSLON — The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will hold its 52nd Annual Harvest Dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 18 for takeout only. 

Meal consists of Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes/gravy, green beans, coleslaw, a roll and pumpkin pie. 

Please call in ahead at 406-883-5864 to place order. Dinners may be picked up between 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18. 

Dinner is $12 each. 

Homemade Lefse will be available for sale as well. 

It is the desire of Good Shepherd to keep prices reasonable because this dinner is a mission/outreach of our community and donations are always welcome. 

Dinner proceeds will benefit the Red Cross Montana Disaster Relief and Polson Loaves and Fish Food Pantry.

Drum Circle at the Western Montana Musicians Co-op The Red Poppy Building 1 Eisenhower St Ronan 7pm - 9 pm Hosted by Doug Ruhman Open to all drummers, percussionists, and lovers of rhythm. Come join in on some beats. All percussion is welcome, including hand drums, kit players, etc. Several drums will be available on site, but feel free to bring your own! We are a member-based, member-funded cooperative. The Drum Circle is free, however, for non-members donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated! For more information: 406-290-3549 goatpeakranch@gmail.com

POLSON — Chamber SPLASH will be held at St. Luke South Shore Clinic at 5 p.m.

RONAN —  Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main St. SW, is offering a free workshop on QuickBooks Desktop Basic Level I on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 

Go to: https://lccdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/710 to register.

 POLSON — Chamber SPLASH will be held at St. Luke South Shore Clinic at 5 p.m.

POLSON — Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. at the North Lake County Public Library Story Time takes place. Join us to read books, make crafts and play games with your little ones! 

This program is geared for Kindergarten readiness ages 3-5, but everyone is welcome. 

The theme for Oct. 20 is bats.