Friday, October 25
Community dinner held
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.
First ever Makerspace Day held at library
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.
Join Ladies Night Out in Polson
POLSON — Bring your girlfriends and enjoy an evening of shopping from 5-8 p.m. in downtown Polson.
Pachyderms to meet
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.
Saturday, October 26
Bookfest Club to meet
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.
Learn about spooky spiders
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.
Library holds ‘Trunk or Treat’ event
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.
Sunday, October 27
Swim, paint your pumpkin
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).
Tuesday, October 29
Dixon holds free screening clinic
DIXON — A free Developmental and Preschool Screening Clinic for children ages 0 to 5 for Dixon School District will be held on Oct. 29, 2024, 12:30 p.m.–3 p.m. at Dixon School. This free screening will include gross motor, fine motor, language concepts, communication concepts, communication skills, hearing, and vision screening. Please call 406-246-3566 to schedule an appointment for your child’s screening.
Wednesday, October 30
Attend Septic System Longevity workshop
POLSON — A Septic System Longevity workshop will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 6-8 p.m. at the Polson Library. This is a free educational event open to the public benefitting Lake and Flathead County.
A screening for $200 septic pumping rebate will be done at the event. Email: LakeCD@macdnet.org for more information.
Fire Board to meet
ST. IGNATIUS — The regular meeting of the St. Ignatius Rural Fire District board will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. in the Fire Hall meeting room.
Join ‘Moms Connect’
HOT SPRINGS — On this Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. join Women Connect at Wildhorse Hot Springs to build community and celebrate a successful series.
Register at: www.familiesfirstmt.org/moms-connect.html.
Library hosts ‘Story Time’
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.
Meditation classes offered
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.
Thursday, October 31
Join Pumpkin Patch Bash
POLSON — Join the New Life Church’s Pumpkin Patch Bash at 1414 2nd Street W on Oct. 31 from 4:30-6 p.m.
Library holds ‘Story Time’
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.
MME holds Trunk or Treat
POLSON — Beginning at 6 p.m. at 4 Seventh Ave. E, (parking lot off of Main Street), Mission Mountain Empowerment will hold a Trunk or Treat event. Come join us.
RHS FCCLA hosts Trick or Treat Food Drive
Ronan High School's FCCLA is hosting a Trick or Treat Food Drive on 10/31/24. All of our RHS clubs will be competing to trick or treat for the largest number of food donations to donate to the Ronan Food Basket. Students will be collecting from various Ronan neighborhoods and will explain the cause. Let's make this Halloween a little sweeter for those in need.
Trick or Treat at Super Oval
POLSON — At 6 p.m. the fun begins at the Mission Valley Super Oval with a Halloween Trunk or Treat. The public is invited.
Trick or Treat at the library
POLSON — Bring your kiddos to the North Lake County Public Library for Trick or Treating. We look forward to seeing everyone’s costumes.
Trick or Treat in downtown Polson
POLSON — Downtown Polson stores are ready for your little trick or treaters all day Thursday, Oct. 31.
Trunk or Treat planned
POLSON — On Oct. 31, from 6-8 p.m. on 3rd Ave. W, The Cove and The Bridge Church will hold a Trunk or Treat event. Enjoy free candy, music, trunks, contests, and giveaways and enter your trunk to join the fun and win prizes.
Friday, November 1
Parents invited to learn mosaic art with kids
ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation is offering a tile mosaic workshop for parents and kids third grade and up on Friday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to1 p.m. The class will be taught by mixed media artist Sean Parson, who will discuss his artwork currently on display at the Arlee CDC gallery and give a demonstration of the tile mosaic creation process. Participants of all ages will have the chance to design their own tile mosaic to take home. This family-friendly workshop includes all materials and snacks. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now by calling 406-726-5550 or email: info@arleecdc.org.
Three-day Holiday Bazaar to be held in Polson
POLSON — The annual Holiday Bazaar will be held on Friday, Nov. 1 from 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday Nov. 3, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Kwa TaqNuk.
Saturday, November 2
Library holds meet and greet, seeks volunteers
POLSON — Join the Friends of the Library in the Community Room at the Polson library on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. for a meet and greet event to learn about future book sale plans and volunteer opportunities.
Tuesday, November 5
Library closes for election day
POLSON —The North Lake County Public Library and The Joyful Cup will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 5, for election day and staff development. The Digital Library never closes. Visit the website at: www.northlakecountylibrary.org to explore.
Tack manufacturer to attend MV Back Country Horsemen meeting
RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their next monthly meeting on Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. at the VFW in Ronan on Round Butte Rd. Our program will be presented by Janey Salomon of KC Pony Co. She has handcrafted high quality mohair tack and knit and crocheted wool apparel for the discerning horse person.
You can also contact her at: KCPonyCo@gmail.com (KC Pony Co, LLC Facebook). Remember, Christmas will soon be upon us! Hope to see you there.
Wednesday, November 6
Meditation classes offered
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.
Meditation classes offered
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.
Teacher to discuss Generative AI
POLSON — Connor Mulvaney is a Computer Science Teacher and AI Specialist at Polson High School and he will give a brief overview of Generative AI (GenAI) technology and discuss use cases for GenAI technology in business, education, and personal life on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at noon at Bunkers.
Teacher to discuss Generative AI
POLSON — Connor Mulvaney is a Computer Science Teacher and AI Specialist at Polson High School and will give a brief overview of Generative AI (GenAI) technology and discuss use cases for GenAI technology in business, education, and personal life on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at noon at Bunkers.
Transportation Committee to meet
PABLO — Lake County Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m. at CSKT Transit Center, 52001 Quicksilver Rd, Pablo to discuss public transportation issues including vehicle purchases in 2025.
Transportation Committee to meet
PABLO — Lake County Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m. at CSKT Transit Center, 52001 Quicksilver Rd, Pablo to discuss public transportation issues including vehicle purchases in 2025.
Tribal Health discusses diabetes
ST. IGNATIUS — The Tribal Health Diabetes Team would like to invite the community to a “Diabetes Meet-and-Greet Dinner” held at St. Ignatius Fitness Center.
We will learn about diabetes and ask questions as we socialize over dinner from 6-7:30 p.m. To register go to: or call Merissa Pablo for more information at: 406-745-3525 ext. 5179. Food catered and a chance to win a door prize.
Tribal Health hosts diabetes dinner
ST. IGNATIUS — The Tribal Health Diabetes Team would like to invite the community to a “Diabetes Meet-and-Greet Dinner” held across at St. Ignatius Fitness 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.
Thursday, November 7
‘Story Time’ held
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.