POLSON — The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are sponsoring the 2012 Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake. It will be held Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 21-Nov.11, and the last 10 days of the contest are all fishing contest days. Great prizes can be won and a fish fry will be held on Nov. 11 for all participants and their families at Blue Bay. The award ceremony begins at 5 p.m. Anglers may enter the contest at: www.mackdays.com, pick up applications at area sporting goods stores, or call in their entries to (406) 883-2888 ext. 7294. Entry forms will not be mailed out. Contact CSKT at (406) 883-2888 ext. 7294, for more information.

RONAN — If you need of a miracle or a word from God, would like to see the signs and wonders of God’s Kingdom, these meetings are for you. Admission is free and all are welcome. Join us with Dr. Denny and Iris Valero on Nov. 2 and 3, at 7 p.m. and on Nov. 4, at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Hosted by Life For the Nations Christian Fellowship, 22 Second Avenue S.W., Ronan. For information, call Pastor Frank at (406) 676-0601.

POLSON — Tired of having more month than money? Is financial stress bringing you down? Come to Free To Choo$e financial literacy class and learn how to transform your life into one of financial freedom and choice. Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana in partnership with Glacier Bank will be offering this financial literacy educational opportunity on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Polson High School at 111 14th Ave. East, Polson. Lunch will be provided.

Individuals interested in learning more about CAPNM’s Programs or registering for the class, please contact CAPNM’s office at 1-800-344-5979.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold its monthly meeting at noon, Nov. 3, during the Thread Painting Class at the Terrace Lake Community Church, east of Ronan. If you are interested in taking the class, contact Kay Krantz. There is a $10 fee and Kay has the supply list. Bring your own lunch. 

The BOM’s for November and December will be shown at the December meeting, which will be a potluck with a gift exchange. Everyone is welcome.

RONAN — The Ronan community blood drive is Monday, Nov. 5, from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Ronan Sacred Heart Parish fellowship hall. To schedule an appointment contact Adina Fox, (406) 675-3580. Sponsored by GFWC Ronan Woman’s Club.

RONAN — The monthly meeting of the Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will be held Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, located on Round Butte Road. For more information, contact Dennese at (406) 883-5876 or Connie at (406) 644-5001.

POLSON — On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, the Polson Presbyterian Church, across from Linderman School at 301 4th Ave. E., is holding a pasty lunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The lunch includes a homemade pasty with gravy, salad, vegetable, cake and beverage and costs $6 for adults and $3 for children. All proceeds go towards missions. Please vote, and then have a wonderful pasty lunch at the Polson Presbyterian Church.

POLSON — Janna Taylor, Greg Hertz, Dan Saloman, and Joe Read invite you to spend election evening, Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Lake County Republican Headquarters, located on the corner of Second Street and Hwy 93. Call (406) 270-4521, for more information.

PABLO — A poetry reading and book signing by acclaimed Inuit poet, (and SKC alum) will take place at SKC Johnny Arlee and Victor Charlo Theater on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 12-1 p.m. Poet, dg nanouk okpik, is Inupiaq, Inuit, originally from Alaska’s arctic slope and will read from her book, “Corpse Whale.” She is a recipient of a Truman Capote Fellowship.

POLSON — The monthly Polson Chamber “business and lunch” meeting will be held on Nov. 7, from 12-1 p.m., at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Our speaker will be Mayor Pat DeVries and City Manager Todd Crossett. For information, contact the Chamber Office at (406) 883-5969.

POLSON — On Nov. 7, from 7-10 p.m., the Elks will hold a community dance. Ken’s Country Combo will play ballroom dancing tunes. Treats are welcome. 

POLSON — “Being There: Landscape and Wildlife Photographs from Montana, the Dakotas, and Wyoming” by Jay Cross, will be the next evening program of the Mission Mountain Audubon Society on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m., in the Polson Library meeting room.  Everyone is welcome. Join us for a presentation of Jay’s images and the stories behind a few of them. Many of the pictures are part of his exhibit of 46-framed photos at the Red Poppy Gallery in Ronan. The exhibit runs through Nov. 20.

Jay is a Polson-based landscape and wildlife photographer, whose passion is making fine-art prints. He is current the Gallery Director at the Sandpiper Art Gallery on Polson’s Main Street.

POLSON — On Nov. 8, an Indian Education for All Committee meeting will take place from 4-5 p.m. at the Polson School District office.

POLSON — The Masumola Club meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 8, at the clubhouse. The social gathering begins at 5:45 p.m., potluck at 6:30 p.m. and the program at 7 p.m. The program will feature Brian Lipscomb who will discuss the history and current status of Kerr Dam.

The clubhouse is located on Masumola Road, (turn onto Rocky Point off of Highway 93 and after the 3-mile marker turn right onto Masumola Road. The clubhouse is 1/4 mile on the right).  Anyone in the community of Polson and the surrounding area is invited to attend this meeting as a guest or to join the club and enjoy friendship, meetings and interesting programs. The only requirement for new guests is to bring your own utensils and a dish to pass if you wish.  For membership information contact Irene Marchello at (406) 883-6184.

RONAN — The theatre season opens on Nov. 9-10 at the Ronan Performing Arts Center when the elementary students, grades kindergarten through second grade, present “Mrs. Claus is Missing.” Performances begin at 7 p.m. This is an enchanting musical all about the power of believing. Don’t miss Santa, the elves and others that are sure to delight audiences of all ages. General admission tickets will be available at the Ronan Flower Mill, (406) 676-5323, 106 Main S.W., or at the ticket booth the evenings of the plays. Ticket cost for all seats is $5. Director Rita Tingey has asked that if you have any toys to donate for use in the play, she would be most appreciative. She can be reached at (406) 676-3390.

POLSON — Local author Maggie Plummer will be signing her new book, “Spirited Away: A Novel of the Stolen Irish,” at North Lake County Public Library in Polson on Friday, Nov. 9, from 3–6 p.m. in the library meeting room. Everyone is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.

POLSON — The apple festival and fall bazaar at Immaculate Conception Church in Polson is scheduled for Nov. 9, from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. You may preorder apple pies or select them on that date. 

The pies will be in three sizes this year. Along with the pies, lunch will be served and a bake sale will take place. Craft tables are available by calling Kay at (406) 883-9351 or Julane at (406) 883-2678. 

Plan ahead and get an early start on your Christmas shopping and entertainment.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library in Polson is celebrating its 100th birthday with a party for the public on Saturday, Nov. 10.  

The event will take place in the library meeting room from 1-3 pm. There will be birthday cake, ice cream and entertainment. 

Names will be drawn for a prize from those who have participated in the library’s calendar of activities in past  months and placed their names in the jar at the circulation desk. 

Entertainment will feature puppeteer Sherry Johns from Kalispell. Sherry has performed at several previous library events and is very popular with adults and children alike. 

The birthday party completes North Lake County Public Library’s 100-year celebration, which began during the summer and included an old-fashioned ice cream social, an entry in Polson’s Fourth of July parade, and two book reading/signing events featuring bestselling author Jamie Ford, along with historic displays and a special exhibit.

North Lake County Public Library is located at 2 First Ave. E. in Polson. Call the circulation desk for more details at 883-8225.

ST. IGNATIUS — Mission Valley United Methodist Church will hold a holiday bazaar all day long on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the church located at the top of Post Creek Hill. 

This event will overflow with gift and Christmas items along with a delicious lunch. Call Tena Savage at (406) 745-4123 to rent a table.

ARLEE — This year's Jocko Valley Lutheran Christmas Bazaar will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Brown Building in Arlee. For more information or to rent a table, contact Karen Fisher at 726-3178.

POLSON — Mission Valley Aquatics will host a soup dinner and auction at the pool site on Nov. 10. Go to mvaquatics.org for a list of auction items and more information.

ST. IGNATIUS — Mission Valley honor guard will be doing services on Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at the veterans’ memorial in St. Ignatius. We don’t have any speakers on this date but would be honored to have anyone say a few words on behalf of veterans past and present. Lunch will follow at noon for all veterans at Allard’s Bar by the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary. Your consideration is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions call Leo Tellier at (406) 370-2689 or Homer Courville at (406) 270-7198.

POLSON — Veterans and active military personnel receive free admission to the Miracle of America Museum on Memory Lane, in Polson, on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11, from 12-6 p.m. 

View the largest tribute to veterans display in Montana. Historic movies will be showing in the public meeting room. For further information call (406) 883-6804.

RONAN — The Make It With Wool district one contest will be held Nov. 11 at the Ronan High School Library beginning at noon.

District 1 includes the counties of Flathead, Granite, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli, Sanders, and Northern Powell.

The contest is open to pre-teens ages 12 and under, juniors ages 13-16, seniors ages 17-24, adults age 25 and older and sewing for others (any age). Ages should be as of Dec. 31, 2012.

Pre-teen, junior, senior, and adult contestants must select, construct and model their own garments. Garments made for other people must be modeled by the intended wearer.

The construction fabric or yarn must be 60-100 percent wool. The yarn may be mohair, cashmere, alpaca, camel, or llama.

The contest is open to quilts, afghans, wall hangings, table runners and 56-72-inch throws. An individual or group of any age may construct an item.

For more information call District 1 director Bernadine Lake at (406) 676-2173.

POLSON — Polson High School will hold its mandatory parent/athlete winter sports meeting on Monday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. for any students that did not participate in a fall sport. If the student athlete did participate in a fall sport the meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information contact Scott Wilson  at (406) 883–6350 ext. 203.

POLSON — On Nov. 12, a regular board meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Polson Schools district office.

RONAN — A free agricultural forum put on by the Montana Land Reliance will be held at the Ronan Community Center Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 8 a.m. Speakers will address topics including future global economic opportunities; future local economic opportunities; GMOs; educational opportunities and future careers in agriculture; sustainable management of energy inputs; and farm land protection.

Following the program, a lunch featuring locally grown food will be served.

For more information, call (406) 837-2178.

RONAN — Cheerleading tryouts for the winter are Nov. 13, 14 and 15 from 4-6 p.m. at the Ronan Event Center Commons.

POLSON — The organizing Kuilix Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at the Miracle of America Museum, Highway 93 in Polson at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13. The program, presented by Sgt. Chuck Lewis, USMC, will honor all veterans. 

Prospective members are welcome. Call Bonnie Huber for more information at (406) 745-3118.

PABLO — Dr. Jackson Katz, who is internationally recognized for his groundbreaking work in gender violence prevention education in schools, sports culture and the military, as well as for his pioneering work in critical media literacy, will be speaking in Lake County and the Flathead Reservation on Tuesday, Nov. 13.  

Thanks to a grant from Verizon, DOVES is bringing Dr. Katz for an invitation-only men’s leadership breakfast in the morning, followed by a public multi-media presentation, “More Than a Few Good Men: Strategies for Inspiring Men and Boys to be Allies in Gender Violence Prevention,” at the Johnny Arlee/Victor Charlo Theater on the Salish Kootenai College campus in Pablo at 11:30 a.m. A light lunch will be served in the theater lobby at 11 a.m.

For more information, contact Jennifer at 883-3350.

POLSON — “Thyme for Herbs Group” will meet Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. at the North Lake County Public Library meeting room, 2 First Avenue, E., (use the east side door). This will be an informal gathering instead of a lesson. Our theme is “Using Herbs in Holiday Foods.” We are asking people to bring samples of a food featuring herbs, to share with the group and printed copies of the recipe for about 20 people. If you can’t make multiple copies, email the recipe to Linda to print. We will sample and discuss using herbs liberally for nutrients and prevention of disease. Anyone interested is invited to join us. If you have questions, please call Linda Peterson at (406) 319-2446.

ST. IGNATIUS — The monthly meeting of the Flathead Joint Board of Control will be Nov. 13, instead of Nov. 12, due to Veterans Day. The FJBC will meet at 11 a.m. at the St. Ignatius board office.  The meeting is open to the public.

RONAN — On Nov. 13, at 7 p.m., the Mission Valley Band Festival will take place at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. Students from Bigfork, St. Ignatius, Ronan, Arlee, and Thompson Falls will participate. 

This year’s director is David Barr of Glacier High School.

The concert is free and open to the public.

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation will hold its November meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. in the Arlee High School business lab. The meeting is open to the public and we welcome everyone.

For further information, contact Kelley at (406) 726-5550.

RONAN — The Ladies’ Auxiliary VFW 5652 is meeting Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ronan VFW Hall, 35981 Round Butte Rd. New members are welcome. For more information, please call Marge Fay at (406) 676-3380.

KALISPELL — Members of the Flathead Basin Commission will hold a meeting on Nov. 14, 2012 from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation office, 655 Timberwolf Parkway, Kalispell.

During the morning, the meeting will be devoted to administration updates, and a discussion of the FBC legislative agenda regarding Aquatic Invasive Species. In the afternoon there will be an overview of the priority projects currently being undertaken by the county. Discussions about the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem Education Consortium and the Stoltz Greenhouse Project in Columbia Falls will also take place.

All FBC meetings are open to the public.

For more information, contact the FBC at (406) 240-3453.

POLSON — On Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m., the Polson Rural Fire District will hold a trustee meeting at the fairgrounds station.

All residents of the Polson Rural Fire District and interested general public are encouraged to attend. For a full text of approved minutes and the agenda please go to www.polsonfire.org.

ST. IGNATIUS — A free developmental and preschool screening clinic for children ages 0-5 in the St. Ignatius School District will be held at the St. Ignatius Elementary School on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 9-11:30 a.m. Please call (406) 745-3811 ext. 233 to schedule an appointment for your child’s screening or to receive more information.

This free screening will include gross motor, fine motor, language concepts, communication concepts, communication skills, hearing and vision screening.

RONAN — Thinking about starting a business, or been in the trenches for a while and would like support, education and networking with other women in your shoes? Come join a network of businesswomen in Western Montana. The Mission Valley Sub-network of the Missoula Businesswomen’s Network, Nov. 15, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., at Lake County Community Development Building, 407 W Main St, in Ronan. Carol Cunningham from LCCDC will speak on utilizing small business services in the Mission Valley. 

Jolene Gauthier, of Gray Wolf Trading Company is sponsoring lunch.

Please RSVP at ldville@yahoo.com by Nov. 13.

Bring your business cards, marketing materials and friends.

For more information contact Laurie at (406) 407-3054 or go to www.discovermbn.com.

PABLO — Salish Kootenai College President’s Guest Lecture Series welcomes Karl Rangikawhiti Leonard Friday, Nov. 16, at noon in the Johnny Arlee/Victor Charlo Theatre on the SKC campus in Pablo.

Leonard will present a history of the Maori people of New Zealand, commencing from the migration of the Maori from Rangiatea in the Tahiti region to Aotearoa, New Zealand, from pre-European contact through to post-contact today, showing examples of inter-generational exchange and the role Maori play in New Zealand society today.