Monday, October 10
Flathead Irrigation District meeting postponed
ST. IGNATIUS — The Flathead Irrigation District’s Oct. 10 meeting has been postponed until November. See you there.
Prepare for the upcoming theatre season in Ronan
RONAN — First event of the season at Ronan Performing Arts Center 2016- 17 season will be “My Fair Limey,” presented by Ronan Middle School Theatre classes on Oct. 10-11. Tickets are $5 each; children under grade one are free. The play is a western spin-off of the classic “My Fair Lady.”
Wednesday, October 12
Join community workshop on tourism
RONAN — Ronan residents are invited to join the conversation about tourism on Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at The Flower Mill on Main Street. The theme of for the event is “Ronan On the Move-Looking Forward.”
There is no charge for this event and a working lunch will be provided. Call 406- 676-5901 for more information. Register at: www. surveymonkey.com/f/Ronan
Mission Valley Heritage needs new members
RONAN — The Mission Valley Heritage group will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 2 p.m. at the Ronan Senior Center. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. We are in need of new members.
Rural Fire District sets meeting date
POLSON — The next Polson Rural Fire District Meeting takes pace on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. at Big Arm Station Number 2.
VFW Auxiliary to meet
RONAN — The VFW Auxiliary 5652 of Ronan is meeting Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall. Call 406-676-3380 for more information.
Thursday, October 13
Save the date for Octoberfest
POLSON — Save the date Thursday, Oct. 13 for the Masumola Club’s Octoberfest. Hosts are already decorating.
Friday, October 14
Blues band plays in Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS — Hot Flash Blues will play the blues at the Symes Hotel from 8-10
Book signing planned at Lutheran Church
POLSON — A book signing of Breathing Holes II by Pastor Marty Kaarre at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church will take place on Friday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. Dessert, coffee, tea and juice will be served. Everyone is welcome.
Free spaghetti dinner served
POLSON — A free dinner will be served at Polson Presbyterian Church on Oct. 14 from 5-6:30 p.m. We will serve a spaghetti dinner with garlic bread, tossed salad and dessert. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.
Hertz to address Pachyderm meeting
POLSON — The cost of Public Law 280, as well as state budgetary and revenue issues will be the focus of the Friday, Oct. 14, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club set for noon at the Polson Rural Fire Department meeting room on Regatta Road. Featured speaker will be Montana Representative Greg Hertz who will review the provisions of Public Law 280, an agreement that requires Lake County to prosecute felonies committed by tribal members in Lake County. He will also discuss infrastructure funding, meth and opioid addiction problems, and property and income tax issues. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Second ‘Souptober Tailgate’ event planned
POLSON — Don’t feel like cooking? Join PEACE for our second annual Souptober Tailgate event in the New Life Church parking lot before the Pirate football game on Oct. 14. The event is from 5:30-7 p.m. and the cost is $5 per person or $20 per family. All proceeds go towards the education of teenagers on the issue of teen dating abuse. Call 406-270- 9160 for more information.
Saturday, October 15
Rock ’n Roll to ‘Bases Covered’
HOT SPRINGS — The group Bases Covered will provide rock ’n roll music on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 8-
Search and Rescue serves potluck, open house
POLSON — Lake County Search and Rescue will hold an open house on Oct. 15, 2016, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. This event will be held at the new Search and Rescue Building located at 901 Main Street. We will serve hot dogs and a potluck lunch for all. Interactive stations will be set up for each specialty component that makes up this unique team of community volunteers. LCSAR volunteers give over 2,000 hours per year for searches and training. Please join us for a fun filled day for the entire family.
Sunday, October 16
Another film in Indigenous series shown
RONAN — Another film in the Indigenous Film Series takes place on Sunday, Oct. 16, at 1 p.m. “The Seventh Fire,” film is about a NA gang leader who, after being sent to prison, confronts the violence he’s brought to his people. Admission is free at the Entertainer Cinema, 410 Main Street, SW. Children under 13-years old must be accompanied by an adult. Donations are appreciated. CSKT Tribal Defender’s Office will lead a question and answer discussion after the film.
Benefit held to help local fight cancer
POLSON — A benefit breakfast and auction will be held on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Polson Elks Lodge, 512 Main Street. This benefit is to support Kathy Devlin-Collicott in her fight against cancer. A breakfast of biscuits and gravy, sausage, ham and egg bake, hash-brown casserole, fruit and beverage is $6 per person or $20 for a family of four. There will also be a silent auction, a quilt raffle, a bake sale and a 50/50 raffle. Port Polson Inn is accepting donations for the silent auction. You can also donate at 1st Citizens Bank or at www. gofundmecom/2miss32d8. Call 406-890-1994 for more information
Calling all super heroes, friends
ST. IGNATIUS — All super heroes and friends are invited to the third annual Mission Valley Kids Run/ Walk on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Elder’s Park, (off Highway 93). Registration starts at noon. This is a 5K Chip timed Race and 1 mile Fun Run. This is a fun-filled family event sponsored by FORPAT. Pick up pre-registration forms at Walmart, Ronan Library or download off the Facebook page at Forpat. There will be face painting, music, snacks, and fellowship. Call Eleanor at 406-261-1481 for more information.
Monday, October 17
Local candidates to speak at forum
RONAN — A candidate forum will be held at the Performing Arts Center at Ronan Middle School, Monday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. Democrat and Republican candidates for local and state offices have been invited and will answer questions from the Ronan High School students and the audience. The Lake County Democrats and the Lake County Republican Women’s Club organized the forum. Everyone is invited to attend to learn the candidates’ positions on important issues, and to give support to the high school students who are taking an active role in the election process. Refreshments will be served.
Polson IEC sets meeting date
POLSON — The Polson Indian Education Committee’s monthly meeting is on Oct. 17, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. at the Linderman School gym. Dinner will be served from 5:30–6 p.m. Meeting starts at 6 p.m. Election of officers will take place with all seats available. Childcare will be provided. Come learn about what the Indian Education Committee does, about JOM Funds and about Title 6. If you have questions, an agenda item or would like to run for an office, please email us at polsoniec@gmail. com or call 406-529-0336.
Tuesday, October 18
October Neighborhood Watch meeting set
ST. IGNATIUS — Hunter safety will be the topic of the St. Ignatius Neighborhood Watch Chapter meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center. Hunter Safety Instructor Dan Larssen will be the presenter. The chapter meets every third Tuesday of the month. The public is always welcome.
Wednesday, October 19
Dance on Wednesday
POLSON — There will be a Community Dance on Wednesday at the Elks Club. This is the place to be on the 19th. All are welcome. Ken’s Country Combo will play from 7-10 p.m.
Free child screenings set
ARLEE, ST. IGNATIUS — Free developmental and preschool screening clinics for children ages 0-5 in the Arlee and St. Ignatius School Districts will be held Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Arlee Headstart from 9-11 a.m. and at St. Ignatius in the school district office from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Screenings include gross and fine motor skills, language concepts, communication skills and concepts, and hearing and vision. Please call Arlee at 406-726-3216 or St. Ignatius at 406-745-3811 to schedule an appointment or to get more information
Thursday, October 20
Businesswomen hear from MBN president
RONAN — Kimberly Kinsinger, MBN president and owner of K Design, a graphic design business, will discuss “What’s new at MBN – Website and other social media options?” The meeting is on Oct. 20 from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch sponsor is Carol Cunningham, LCCDC.
Colon health topic at Kiwanis Club meeting
POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis Club meet the first and third Thursday of each month at the Kwa-TaqNuk Resort, in the Koostatah Room from noon to 1 p.m. Join us Oct. 20 when our guest speakers will be Heidi Sturm and Dr. Phillip Jasse, gastroenterologist. They are with Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Polson. They will speak about colon health, preventative heath and the services they offer. Everyone is welcome.
Event informs about non-profits
PABLO — Mission Valley Nonprofit Network will host “Essentials of Board Service” on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 4-7 p.m. at Mission Valley Power. This event answers questions like: Why do nonprofits matter? What are the responsibilities of a Board of Directors? The cost is $30 per person and is limited to 40 people. RSVP by calling 406-676-5901.
SPLASH at Ridgewater Clinic
POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce October SPLASH will be held on Thursday, Oct. 20, at St. Luke Community Clinic Ridgewater, 107 Ridgewater Drive. The event will be held from 5-7 p.m. and will celebrate the opening of this new Polson medical facility.
The monthly Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour offers participants the chance to network and learn more about a featured business every month.
For additional information about this and other Chamber programs, visit www.polsonchamber.com or call 406-883-5969.
Friday, October 21
Big Arm hosts 'Fall Potluck'
BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will host our first “Fall Potluck” event on Friday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m. at the historic Big Arm School. The BAA will provide a potato bar featuring baked potatoes with a variety of toppings. Guests are welcome to bring a dessert to share. We will have a presentation at 7 p.m. entitled “Potato Farming, Then and Now.” It should be a delicious and informative evening. Please come join us. For more information call 406-849-5064.
Bluegrass music performed in Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS — Good Ole Fashioned will perform the blues at Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21.
Saturday, October 22
Enjoy apple pie at Catholic Church
POLSON — Saturday, Oct. 22, is the annual Apple Festival at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Their famous, delicious, homemade apple pies will be available for sale in 10-inch size for $10 and 6-inch size for $5 and will be perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. And it’s not too early to start Christmas shopping. The event also features lots of vendors ready to help you fill your Christmas shopping list. In addition, there will be lunch available with a choice of sandwiches and slices of pies for dessert.
Enjoy music at Symes
HOT SPRINGS — Kathy Colton and the Reluctants will provide rock, folk and percussion music on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 8-10 p.m. at the Symes Hotel.
Learn about the effects of time on wine
DAYTON — Mission Mountain Winery encourages all wine lovers to attend our free event on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The winery educates the community about the aging and care of fine wine with vertical tasting - presenting wine from older to younger vintages. We will start off with a 1998 vintage Mission Mountain Winery Pinot Noir and followed by the 2001 and 2006 vintages. Mission Mountain Winery is located on Highway 93 in Dayton on the west shore of beautiful Flathead Lake.
Sunday, October 23
Final film in Indigenous series shown
RONAN — Final films in the Indigenous Film Series takes place on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 1 p.m. A trio of short films will be shown: “Apache Chronicle,” a look at the lives and artwork of five young Native Americans; “Crossing Boundaries,” the story of Sophie Morigeau; and “Search for the World’s Best Indian Taco,” a Choctaw grampa tells about searching for his true love. Admission is free at the Entertainer Cinema, 410 Main Street, SW. Children under 13-years old must be accompanied by an adult. Donations are appreciated.
Special event with Steven Paul Judd
PABLO — On Sunday, Oct. 23, a special event will take place when a “Community Art Project” with Steven Paul Judd happens at Two Eagle River School. Steven Paul Judd is a Kiowa-Choctaw artist, who fancies pop art, has a knack for comedy, maintains a devoted fan base, and does everything from graphic design to filmmaking.
As a well-known artist, Judd will guide a free Community Art Project on Sunday, Oct. 23, from 10:30 a.m.-noon.
The public is invited and all ages are welcome to participate in creating the project. There will be a welcoming drum and an introduction.
At 1 p.m. at the Entertainer Cinema in Ronan the last films in FRHRC’s third annual Free Indigenous Film Series will be shown. All films family friendly.
For more information call 406-745-4259.