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.

COLUMBIA FALLS — On Saturday, Oct. 22, from 1–4 p.m. at Backslope Brewing in Columbia Falls, the Flathead Valley chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is hosting: “Earth Day: Election Edition”. Our goal for “Earth Day: Election Edition” is for attendees to learn about climate concerns, climate-forward solutions and the stated positions of your Montana candidates so voters can cast an informed ballot on Nov. 8. The public is invited to join this free educational event. Forward Montana will assist the public with voter registration and attendees will have the opportunity to plan how they will vote on Nov. 8. Printed climate positions of current candidates will be available and Dr. Annie Bukacek, John Repke, John Lamb, Monica Tranel and Ryan Zinke have been invited to attend and mix with voters. Along with Citizen’s Climate Lobby, several other organizations will be on hand to discuss climate solutions they are promoting.

ARLEE — The Arlee CDC is sponsoring a free cooking class on Oct. 23 from 3-5 p.m. at the Arlee Indian Senior Center.  Reserve your seat call 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.

POLSON — On Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. the North Lake County Public library will offer “Meet the Library’s Apps.”  The course will introduce you to the library’s collection of websites and apps providing e-books, audiobooks, magazines and more. Technology Librarian Sierra Ross will introduce you to seven unique digital resources and how to access them on your devices. Whether you’ve dabbled in the apps before or don’t know where to begin, this program will help you explore new ways to take the library home and on the go.