KALISPELL — On Thursday, Sept. 26, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting at Lone Pine State Park, one of their September Speaker Series talks in the Visitor Center Conference Room from 7-7:45 p.m. Join us for an engaging session on how doing less in your garden can actually benefit native pollinators and birds. Learn about the Flathead Pollinator Initiative, get tips on fall seeding, and hear from local participants about what’s working well in their pollinator gardens. After the talk, celebrate the success of local pollinator gardens with a pollinator party—refreshments will be served. Lone Pine State Park is 5 miles southwest of Kalispell. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, so please register in advance by calling the Visitor Center at 406-755-2706, ext. 0.

POLSON — The Mission Valley Choral Society’s practices begin on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 7-9 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. The holiday concerts are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Mission in St. Ignatius and on Sunday, Dec. 15. At Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Polson. The choir invites anyone who enjoys singing. Basses and baritones are especially needed. For information call 406-261-3304 or 406-240-6103 or check out the MVCS website: missionvalleychoralsociety.org or Facebook page.

POLSON — Bring 2 or more non-perishable food items (per person) to the Friday, Sept. 27, football game between Polson and Columbia Falls to be played at 7 p.m. at the Pirate Stadium and Providence will cover your admission fee to the football game.

KALISPELL/ZOOM — A summit on Parkinson’s Disease will be held on Sept. 27 and 28 at the Red Lion Inn in Kalispell or virtually. Either way, register at: www.summitforparkinsons.org. 

BIG ARM _ The Big Arm Association will host a potluck on Friday, Sept. 27, at 5:30 p.m. Bring a favorite dish to share with your neighbors. Our guest speaker for the evening will be Chief of Police in Polson, George Simpson, and he will discuss how to recognize and avoid fraud and scams. We’ve all had those phone calls, or e-mails on the computer trying to get your personal information. It will be a very informative evening. For more information, contact Nancy Foster at 406-849-5064.

POLSON — Our next Pachyderm meeting will be held on Friday, Sept. 27, at noon at the Polson Rural Fire Station.

Our guest speaker for this meeting will be Vietnam veteran and author, David (Doc) Chung. He is a Veterans Service Officer for The Military Order of The Purple Heart, Department of Montana. He published a Memoir called “Face of The Enemy, An American Asian’s War in Vietnam and at Home.”

POLSON — Register at the Polson Bay Golf Course as slots fill up fast for the Saturday, Sept. 28, golf event. Get your 2-person team registered now.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library is starting a new Book Club for Adults. “The Bookfest Club” will meet Saturday, Sept. 28, at 10 a.m. to discuss this month’s selection, “West with Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge. Please sign up for this event so we can plan accordingly. 

KALISPELL — Enjoy the best food and wine party, with a dozen local chefs and restaurants offering their best dishes and Summit Beverage offering impressive wines. 

The Grand Wine Tasting is the place to bid on amazing auction packages. All proceeds benefit student scholarships. Go to: fvccedu/foundation or FVCC Facebook for details.

GLACIER PARK — In celebration of National Public Lands Day, entry to National Parks is free on Saturday, Sept. 28. For information on reservations, go to: nps.gov.

KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting guided hikes at the Wayfarers Unit of Flathead Lake State Park in Bigfork. These hikes will be Sept. 28, and Oct. 5 and feature an introduction to how the forest recycles nutrients by decomposing various dead organisms. Each hike will be about one mile in length. Please bring weather-appropriate clothing, proper footwear, snacks, and a water bottle. These hikes are limited to 20 people and registration can be done by calling the Ranger Station at 406-837-3041 ext. 0. The cost is $4 per participant, and free for kids 12 and under. For more information, call the park visitor center at 406-837-3041 ext. 0. 

KALISPELL — On Saturday, Sept. 28, from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. join us for National Public Lands Day and make a difference in our local trails. We’ll start at 8:30 a.m. at North Foy’s Lake Access, then divide into teams to tackle trail maintenance at Lone Pine State Park and Foys to Blacktail Trails. 

Enjoy a rewarding day of teamwork and outdoor service, with lunch provided at noon by the Kalispell Daybreak Rotary Club. Please register in advance so we can plan work teams and for lunch by calling 406-755-2706, ext. 0.

POLSON - Local musicians will gather in the warmth of community and the peace of Christ at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 409 Fourth Street, E, on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 2-3 p.m. Call 406-883-5864 with your questions.

KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting a guided hike at the Wayfarers Unit of Flathead Lake State Park in Bigfork. This hike will be on Oct. 5 and feature an introduction to how the forest recycles nutrients by decomposing various dead organisms. Each hike will be about one mile in length. Please bring weather-appropriate clothing, proper footwear, snacks, and a water bottle. These hikes are limited to 20 people and registration can be done by calling the Ranger Station at 406-837-3041 ext. 0. The cost is $4 per participant, and free for kids 12 and under. For more information, call the park visitor center at 406-837-3041 ext. 0. 

ELMO — 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. 2 Billie Bear to visit and create by sewing. Materials will be provided. Childcare and dinner will be provided. Attend one or all in the 5 week free series. Register at: www.familiesfirstmt.org/moms-connect.html

RONAN — On Wednesday, Oct. 2, a support group for family of and those with neurogenerative disease meets at St. Luke Community Hospital, 107 Sixth Ave. SW, Conference Room 107, at 7 p.m. For more information call Monte Jenkins at 406-253-3484. 

POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce will meet for lunch at Bunkers at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 2.

RONAN – Attend a workshop at Mission West Community Partners, 407 Main St. SW, about ‘Owning Your Online Presence’ from 11 a.m.-noon. 

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. 

KALISPELL — Flathead Valley Community College invites the community to join us for our “Night of the Trades” Open House at the Occupational Trades Building on campus in Kalispell, Oct. 3 from 6-8:30 p.m. Discover your pathway into high-demand careers and network with local industry reps, no reservation needed.

Prospective students explore hands-on career sessions led by FVCC instructors, parents attend information sessions outlining pathways for success in the trades, and local industry leaders share current job opportunities available right here in the Flathead Valley. 

Night of the Trades is free and open to the public. For more information and to sign up for sessions, visit fvcc.edu/occupational-trades. 

RONAN – On Friday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. at the Ronan Performing Arts Center, the Rebecca Folsom Band will perform tender ballads of blues and gospel. Season tickets are $80. Single tickets are $13 and available at missionvalleylive.com or at First Interstate Bank in Polson or True Value in Ronan. Tickets available at the door.

ST. IGNATIUS – On October 4 and 5 at the St. Ignatius Senior Citizen Center a Bake Sale and a Yard Sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. 

Lots of house items, clothes and craft items plus cookies, breads, muffins, cake, candy and many more items. Lunch will be served at noon on Oct. 4.

RONAN – Life Savers Animal Rescue will celebrate everyone that helps make rescue possible on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Ronan City Park Pavilion, Eisenhower Street & 4th Ave. There will be sandwiches, chips, cookies and refreshments as well as some give-away items and of course dogs. We encourage you to come and bring your dogs.

ST. IGNATIUS – On October 5 at the St. Ignatius Senior Citizen Center a Bake/Yard Sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lots of house items, clothes and craft items plus cookies, breads, muffins, cake, candy and many more items. 

RONAN – Attend an ‘Excel Essentials’ workshop and master the fundamentals at Mission West Community Partners, 407 Main St. SW, from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 

ELMO — 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. 9 join Joanna Hazen to visit and move your body and celebrate all it can do. Childcare and dinner will be provided. 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.

LAKE COUNTY —­ Donate new socks throughout October for Lake County elementary schools. Drop off or call for pick up: 210 Second Street E in Polson or 406-883-5258.