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.

POLSON — Journey Be Church, 101 Seventh Ave. W, 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 — Dive into the innovative realm of 3D modeling and printing in our Makerspace Day on Friday, Oct. 25, from 4-5:30 p.m.  Open to all ages, this hands-on class will guide you through designing your own custom bookmark using TinkerCad, which will then be printed on our 3-D printer. Basic math and computer skills are required. Registration is required, call 406-883-8225 or go to: digitalservices@northlakecountylibrary.org. Must have a valid email.

POLSON — Bring your girlfriends and enjoy an evening of shopping from 5-8 p.m. in downtown Polson.

POLSON — Our next Pachyderm meeting will be held on Friday, October 25 at 12 noon at the Polson Rural Fire Station. Our guest speaker for this meeting will be Public Service Commissioner Dr. Anne Bukacek. She will be presenting the first in a two part presentation about “Follow the Money - the New Green Deal.” The details for the second part of the presentation will be sent at a later date. Going forward, we will be holding the first Pachyderm meeting of each month on Tuesday evenings to encourage attendance of those who work. The logistics of the Tuesday meetings will be sent out soon. We hope to see you there.

POLSON — On Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.-noon, The Bookfest Club is meeting to discuss “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” By V.E. Schwab. The Bookfest Club is an adult fiction book club. Please join us for the book discussion and pastries in our Community Room. Coffee and tea are available for purchase from The Joyful Cup in the library or bring your own. Please stop by the Front Desk to sign up so that we can plan accordingly. 

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. Join us on Saturday, Oct. 26, to learn about the spiders of northwestern Montana. These expert hunters control insect populations and play an integral part in keeping our environment healthy. As part of this program, you’ll also get crafty — build your own simple spider web and discover how these eight-legged engineers use their webs to capture their prey. Space is limited, so register today by calling 406-755-2706 ext. 0. For more information about our park, visit our website at: https://fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/lone-pine. 

POLSON — On Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1-3 p.m. bring your little ones all dressed up to a fun-filled Trunk or Treat event outside the library. There will be games, goodies, and candy of course. Several community partners will be here to help celebrate fall with your family. Thank you to the Polson Police and Fire Departments, Public Health, Glacier Bank, Fun and Fancy Free and more for helping us do this for the community.  

POLSON — The Mission Valley Aquatics and Fitness Center will hold a Pumpkin Patch Splash from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, $30 for a family of 4 or $10 each. Call to reserve your pumpkin, 406-883-4567 (50 slots available).