KALISPELL— Lone Pine State Park is hosting an interactive family program on Nov. 9 focused on animals in wintertime. The program will be from 10-11a.m. at the visitor center. This interactive program, ideal for elementary-aged children and their families, reveals the unique ways animals cope with freezing temperatures and snow. From true hibernators like ground squirrels and bats to animals like bears that enter torpor and others, such as snowshoe hares and foxes, that stay active, participants will explore the hidden world of winter wildlife. Registration is required. For more information or to secure your spot, call 406-755-2706, ext. 0. 

RONAN — Support local vendors and businesses on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the 39th Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Ronan Community Center beginning at 10 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. A silent auction also begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m. Lunch will be available for purchase along with pioneer stories shared, quilt raffles, and a holiday stocking drawing. Call Connie Romero at 406-676-0588 or email: gfwcmissionvalleywomansclub@gmail.com with questions.

RONAN — Support local vendors and businesses on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the 39th Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Ronan Community Center beginning at 10 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. A silent auction also begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m. Lunch will be available for purchase along with pioneer stories shared, a quilt raffles, and a holiday stocking drawing. Call Connie Romero at 406-676-0588 or email: gfwcmissionvalleywomansclub@gmail.com with questions.

RONAN — Support local vendors and businesses on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the 39th Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Ronan Community Center beginning at 10 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. A silent auction also begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m. Lunch will be available for purchase along with pioneer stories shared, a quilt raffles, and a holiday stocking drawing. Call Connie Romero at 406-676-0588 or email: gfwcmissionvalleywomansclub@gmail.com with questions.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. 

KALISPELL — The FVCC Art Department with FVCC Instructor/Photographer Jim Goudy 

Flathead Valley Community College’s art department is set to host an exhibition closing and gallery talk with photographer and FVCC instructor Jim Goudy on Nov. 13. The event will be in the Arts and Technology Building lobby from 4:30-6 p.m. Attendance is free and open to all. For more information about FVCC’s Art Department offerings, visit: fvcc.edu/art. 

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 Tribal Health Diabetes Team would like to invite the community to a”Diabetes Meet-and-Greet Dinner” held at the Polson Tribal Senior Center. We will learn about diabetes and ask questions as we socialize over dinner from 6-7:30 p.m. To register go to: forms.office.come/r/zv4um3nJNM?ORIGIN=QRCode or call Merissa Pablo for more information at: 406-745-3525 ext. 5179. 

Food catered and a chance to win a door prize.

POLSON — The Tribal Health Diabetes Team would like to invite the community to a “Diabetes Meet-and-Greet Dinner” held across at the Polson Tribal Senior Center. We will learn about diabetes and ask questions as we socialize over dinner from 6-7:30 p.m. To register go to: forms.office.come/r/zv4um3nJNM?ORIGIN=QRCode or call Merissa Pablo for more information at: 406-745-3525 ext. 5179. Food catered and a change to win a door prize.

POLSON — Bingo Night will be held at Glacier Brewing Company, (corner of 110th and Main Street), on Thursdays in November at 6 p.m. Join the fun and support the Lake Monsters swim team. Bingo cards cost $1 plus there will be raffles and door prizes

POLSON — Friends of the Library will hold their donation day on Nov. 14 for the month of November. You can donate up to two boxes of books per donation. 

Please make sure they are in good, clean condition. Visit: northlakecountylibrary.org and go to the “about us” tab and choose material donation policy for specific details.

POLSON —Friends of the Library will hold their donation day on Nov. 2 for the month of November. You can donate up to two boxes of books per donation. Please make sure they are in good, clean condition. Visit: northlakecountylibrary.org and go to the “about us” tab and choose material donation policy for specific details.

RONAN — The regular monthly board meeting for the Lake County Conservation District will be held on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. (every second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.) at 64352 US Hwy. 93. 

Meetings are open to the public and agendas may be found at: LakeCountyConservationDistrict.org

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 run this program during our transition in Youth Services.

POLSON — Don’t be a turkey! Plan to join your hosts, Mike and Trish Rodrique and Christine and Gary Pitts at the Masumola Clubhouse on Thursday, Nov. 14.  Festivities will get underway with a social hour at 5:45 p.m. It’s an early Thanksgiving gathering so please remember your plates, utensils, beverage of choice and a dish to share. Suggested food distribution: A – H dessert; I– O salad or vegetable; P – Z hot dish. 

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will hold a book sale on Friday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

There is always a huge selection. Come in and shop for yourself or all the book lovers in your life.

POLSON —  Climate Cafe Polson offers a welcoming and inclusive space where individuals can engage in meaningful discussions about the climate crisis. Climate Cafe Polson gatherings are driven by the interests and input of participants, allowing for organic conversations and collective exploration of solutions. Gatherings are open and all are welcome on the third Friday of each month from 9-11 a.m. at 110 Main Street.

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. Climate Cafe Polson gatherings are driven by the interests and input of participants, allowing for organic conversations and collective exploration of solutions. 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 final day for the North Lake County Public Library’s book sale is Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

POLSON — On Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The Page Turner’s Youth Book Club will meet. This month’s selection is “Kiki’s Delivery Service” by Eiko Kadono. We will have a fun book discussion, games and snacks. Sign up at the front desk or call the North Lake County Public Library at 406-883-8225. 

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.

ELMO — The Tribal Health Diabetes Team would like to invite the community to a”Diabetes Meet-and-Greet Dinner” held across at the Elmo Health Center. We will learn about diabetes and ask questions as we socialize over dinner from 6-7:30 p.m. To register go to: forms.office.come/r/zv4um3nJNM?ORIGIN=QRCode or call Merissa Pablo for more information at: 406-745-3525 ext. 5179. Food catered and a change to win a door prize.

POLSON — Bingo Night will be held at Glacier Brewing Company, (corner of 110th and Main Street), on Thursdays in November at 6 p.m. Join the fun and support the Lake Monsters swim team. Bingo cards cost $1 plus there will be raffles and door prizes.

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.