POLSON — The First Presbyterian Church, 301 4th Ave. E, will hold a community dinner from 5-6 p.m. Call 719-650-2418 for more information. Dinners are free of charge but donations are accepted.

POLSON — Our guest speaker for the October 11 Pachyderm meeting will be Susie Hedalen, candidate for Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction. Susie says “I am running for state superintendent to get education back to basics, put parents and students first, and keep our schools safe.”  The meeting will be held at the Polson Rural Fire Station at noon. We hope to see a good turnout for this meeting; elections are just weeks away.

POLSON — On Friday, Oct. 11, the North Lake County Public Library and the Joyful Cup will be closed for a Staff Training Day. We will be open Saturday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 

 KALISPELL — On Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Flathead Lake State Park is holding its annual Fall Fest to celebrate the coming of fall with all the changes it brings to the park with ‘S’mores and Stories.’ Bring a chair and come sit around the fire to roast hot dogs and s’mores and listen to our ‘Wonders of Fall’ 30-minute program at 11 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. 

The event will include food, warm beverages, games like Pop the Prey and Guess How Many, crafts such as mask designing and face painting, prizes, wagon rides and fun for the whole family. 

We invite all visitors to wear their favorite fall flannels for some fun family photos. There is no cost to attend the event, and no reservations required. 

Call the ranger station for more information at 406-837-3041 ext. 0. Wayfarers Unit of Flathead Lake State Park is located near Bigfork on the northeast shore of Flathead Lake. 

Learn more about Montana’s state parks at: https://fwp.mt.gov/stateparks.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will offer on Tuesday, Oct.15, from 4-5 p.m., “Arcade Game Building: Introduction to Coding.” Come build your own arcade game and learn the basics of how to code. 

Each class will be a different game. We request that you bring your own laptop if you have one. If you don’t have one available, we have some we can provide on a first-come, first-serve basis. This is the third session. The capstone class will be in November. Registration is needed. Space is limited for this class. 

CHARLO — Join the Mission Valley Conservation Speaker Series, “Why do bears eat bugs? – McDonald Peak & Other Mountains” at Ninepipes Lodge on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 6 p.m. 

This free educational event is open to the public. Email: LakeCD@macdnet.org for more information.

POLSON — On Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. join Women Connect at the Wellness Hub in Elmo to create a supportive community while learning. 

On Oct. 16 create dinner bowls with Havilah and a crockpot meal to go. Attend one or all in the 5 week free series. Register at: www.familiesfirstmt.org/moms-connect.html

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku, including meditation instruction, practice, and discussion via Zoom from 6-7:30 p.m. 

For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.

POLSON — The Friends of the North Lake County Public Library will hold their next Book Donation Day on Thursday, Oct. 17. You are welcome to bring material donations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. that day. 

We ask that you limit your donation to two boxes at a time. The third Thursday of each month is “Donation Day.” 

Please refer to our Materials Donation Policy on our website for more information. 

POLSON — Story Time is held each Thursday from 10 -11a.m. Join us to read books, make crafts and play games with your little ones at the North Lake County Public Library. This program is geared for kindergarten readiness ages 3-5. Miss Mallory will be running this program during our transition in Youth Services. 

POLSON  — On Friday, Oct. 18, from 4-5:30 p.m. an introductory class on plant identification with Assistant Botanist William Schlegel with the Lolo National Forest will be held at the North Lake County Public Library. Sign up at the front desk. Space is limited to 20 participants. This class is geared for participants ages 13 and older. 

POLSON — Immaculate Conception Church, 1002 Fourth Ave. E, will hold a community dinner from 5-6 p.m. Call 719-650-2418 for more information. Dinners are free of charge but donations are accepted.

POLSON — At 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, enjoy a German dinner for $15 at the Mission Valley Elks Lodge. 

The authentic German dinner includes, pork schnitzel with mushroom gravy, spaetzle -German noodle/dumpling, red cabbage - sweet and slightly cooked with apples and spices. Dinner includes salad and dessert.

POLSON — Climate Cafe Polson offers a welcoming and inclusive space where individuals can engage in meaningful discussions about the climate crisis, share your thoughts, personal stories, and ideas as we explore ways to take action on personal, community, and global levels. Gatherings are open and all are welcome on the third Friday of each month from 9-11 a.m. at 110 Main Street.

POLSON  —The North Lake County Public Library will host on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 1 p.m., Leslie Budewitz for a book signing and presentation on her latest non-fiction publication: “All God’s Sparrows.” This program is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be served and an engaging discussion is sure to be part of the program. 

KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting educational programs at Lone Pine State Park in October. Lone Pine State Park is 5 miles southwest of Kalispell and offers views of the valley. On Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10-11 a.m., learn about nature’s most important clean-up crew, the decomposers. Explore how decomposers break down plants and animals, nourishing the soil and keeping ecosystems balanced. Space is limited; register-call 406-755-2706. 

RONAN — The Mission Valley Children’s Choir will begin its sixth year on Tuesday, Oct. 19, at the Faith Lutheran Church, 406 Fifth Ave. SW. Refreshments, “together time” and rehearsals held from 3:45-5 p.m. every Tuesday. The choir is open to children in grades 2-6. For more information call 406-546-7323.

KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting educational programs at Lone Pine State Park in October. Lone Pine State Park is 5 miles southwest of Kalispell and offers views of the valley, 7.5 miles of trails, and an interpretive center with information on living in a wildlife-urban interface. Don’t miss your chance to meet our resident bull snake, Camo, up close and personal on Sunday, Oct. 20. Join us for Sundays with Camo and learn about the incredible world of snakes and their crucial role in maintaining balance in our ecosystems. You’ll also get to witness Camo’s weekly feeding, an opportunity to confront your fears and discover why snakes, though often misunderstood, are indispensable to nature. No registration is needed—just drop in. For more information about our park, visit our website at: https://fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/lone-pine. 

RONAN —  Rep. Courtenay Sprunger, Sen. Shan Morigeau, Linda Carter of DPHHS Developmental Disability Program, and Richard Janssen of Jake’s Farm in the Dell will speak at Jake’s Farm in the Dell at 1005 Autism Lane in Ronan.

RONAN — Flathead Irrigation District will hold their monthly meeting on Oct. 23, 2024, at 1 p.m. upstairs at Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main Street. 

POLSON — On Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. join Women Connect at the Wellness Hub in Elmo to create a supportive community while learning. On Oct. 23 bead with Billie Bear while you visit with one another. Materials provided. Attend one or all in the five week free series. Register at: www.familiesfirstmt.org/moms-connect.html.

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku, including meditation instruction, practice, and discussion via Zoom from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.

POLSON — On Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 3-5 p.m. North Lake County Public Library will host a Page Turners Youth Book Club meeting. Join the Page Turner’s Book Club and read this month’s selection: “The Last Kids on Earth” by Max Brallier. Join us on Oct. 23 for the book discussion and activity. This book is recommended for ages 8+ and is a 3rd-7th grade recommended reading level. 

POLSON — Story Time is held each Thursday from 10 -11a.m. Join us to read books, make crafts and play games with your little ones at the North Lake County Public Library. This program is geared for kindergarten readiness ages 3-5. Miss Mallory will be running this program during our transition in Youth Services. 

POLSON —  Take the AARP Smart Driver classroom course at the North Lake County Public Library’s Community Room on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 1-5 p.m. Call 406-883-8225 to register. (library will not be registering participants) Become up to speed with the latest driving strategies, auto safety features and new state and local traffic laws. This is an all new, award winning course. No tests. Montana mandates insurance discounts for all qualified participants.