POLSON — Community members, organizations and businesses will showcase their floats and lights in the annual Parade of Lights in downtown Polson on Friday night at 6 p.m. Registration is $20. Must be at lineup by 5:30 p.m. Go to the Polson Chamber of Commerce website to fill out the online form.

HOT SPRINGS — Join Tribal Health at the Hot Springs Community Center for two afternoons of Ribbon Skirt-making in a community near you. All classes will take place from noon-4 p.m.; the first class is held on Friday, Dec. 6, with second class the following Wednesday, Dec. 11. To register go to: https://forms.office.com/r/QmAtbnVf2M

ST. IGNATIUS - Stop in at St. Ignatius Christmas Festival in Good Old Days Park for a free picture and treats for the kiddos on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 5-8 p.m.

POLSON — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 409 Fourth Ave. E, will hold their 7th Annual Christmas Bazaar and Christmas Good Plates Fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Included will be handmade crafts, Christmas decorations, cookies and treats, including homemade caramels, and Lefse.

POLSON — It’s festival time; Festival of Trees that is. The festival generates funds for the Mission Valley Youth Foundation, which serves youth-based non-profit organizations, and charities throughout the Mission Valley. 

ST. IGNATIUS — On Saturday, Dec. 7, from 5-8 p.m. at Good Old Days Park St. Ignatius will celebrate Christmas with a chili feed, a raffle, a sugar shack, live reindeer and a tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. The evening will also include face painting, a craft fair, free Santa pictures (courtesy of Valley Bank), and a caroling trailer for all (line up at Good Old Days Park). 

HOT SPRINGS - Stop in at Valley Bank in Hot Springs for a free picture and treats for the kiddos on Monday, Dec. 9, from 5-7 p.m.

PABLO — Cheerful Heart’s Cancer Support Group announces starting on Dec.11 and every second and fourth Wednesday of the month thereafter, they will move to the Church of the Nazarene, 42653 Old Highway 93, Pablo. (There will be no gathering on Nov. 27 or Dec. 25. In January the group will return to its regular schedule at the Pablo Church of the Nazarene.) Matthew Connolly is the pastor of the Church of the Nazarene and invites anyone affected by cancer to join the group. Cheerful Heart Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit, has provided non-medical services to cancer patients in Lake County since 2002. Those with questions or needs can call 406-883-3070 or visit the Cheerful Heart web site at: www.cheerfulheart.org or email: cheartinc@gmail.com. Mailing address for the organization is Cheerful Heart, P.O. Box 688, Polson, MT 59860.

RONAN — Faith Lutheran Church, 406 5th Ave. SW, will hold Advent services on Wednesdays, Dec. 11, and 18, at 7 p.m. and a Christmas Candlelight service on Dec. 24, at 4 p.m.

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation is offering a yaya doll crafting class for kids 12 and up on Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. Participants can bring their own fabric scraps to put a personal touch on creating their yaya dolls in this hands-on workshop that will also explore cultural traditions and foster learning and sharing. Materials will be provided and a light supper will be served. This program is funded by the Arlee CDC and the O.P. and W.E. Edwards Foundation. Space is limited, so reserve your space now by calling 406-726-5550 or email: info@arleecdc.org.

POLSON — The Masumola Board of Directors will host the December meeting, and you are welcome to join with them to prepare for the general meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 4:30 p.m. at the Masumola Clubhouse. Plan on appetizers, drinks, Christmas carols and decorating a Christmas tree, and the tables. We could use ideas for the tables, maybe greenery and pine cones?  Wine, beer, flavored water and appetizers will be brought. If anyone would like to contribute to the festivities that would be welcomed, but not necessary.

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, 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.

RONAN - The Ronan School Bands, students in grades 6-12, will perform a variety of holiday tunes on 

Wednesday, Dec. 11, in the Ronan Performing Arts Center. 

Bands include: middle school band, high school band, a percussion ensemble and the Ronan High School Jazz Band.

POLSON — Thursdays, at 10 a.m. will be the North Lake County Public Library’s new “Toddler Time.”  This brand new program will be for 2-3 year old children. 

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. 

POLSON — For the general Masumola gathering on Thursday, Dec. 12, the social hour starts at 5:45 p.m. Remember your plates, utensils and beverage of choice. Contribute a dish to the gathering—suggested distribution as follows: A – H   Hot Dish; I – O   Dessert; P - Z   Salad or Vegetable. Bring your dancing shoes and some cash to throw in the hat.

POLSON — On Thursday, Dec. 12, the Montana Library Network is hosting another virtual program. Join this online presentation from 6:30-8 p.m. “Rural Montana – Connect to Thrive,”discusses findings from surveys and interviews with rural Montanans about the health, vitality, needs, strengths, and future of their communities. You must register to get the link. Register at: https//tinyurl.com/RuralMontanaThrives. This program is free and open to all. 

POLSON  — You’re invited to holiday cookie decorating at Unity Bank on Friday, Dec. 13, from 3-5 p.m.

RONAN — The “Let’s Light up Ronan” Parade of Lights takes place on Friday, Dec. 13. Floats line up at 5:30 p.m. and the parade begins at 6 p.m.

ARLEE  —  Join Tribal Health at the Arlee Community Center for two afternoons of Ribbon Skirt-making in a community near you. All classes will take place from noon-4 p.m.; the first class is held on Friday, Dec. 13, with second class the following Wednesday, Dec. 18. To register go to: https://forms.office.com/r/QmAtbnVf2M

POLSON — Mother Goose Returns to the North Lake County Public Library at a new time. Join us Fridays at 10 a.m. in the Community Room. This is our program for 0-24 month old littles. 

MISSION VALLEY — Save the date for the MV Choral Society Christmas Concert weekend. The first is scheduled for 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, at the St. Ignatius Mission. The concerts are free and welcoming to all. A free-will offering will be taken to help the group with music expenses. For information call 406-261-3304 or 406-260-6103; or go to: missionvalleychoralsociety.org or their Facebook page.

POLSON — The Polson Winter Market at Red Lion Ridgewater Inn and Suites announce that Santa and Mrs. Clause will arrive at 11 a.m. Winter Market takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MISSION VALLEY — Save the date for the final Mission Valley Choral Society Christmas Concert at 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec.15, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Polson.  

RONAN — Stop in at Valley Bank in Ronan for a free picture and treats for the kiddos on Monday, Dec. 16, from 5-7 p.m.

RONAN — On Monday, Dec. 16, Ronan Middle School’s choir will perform a holiday concert at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at the Ronan Middle School.

RONAN — Faith Lutheran Church, 406 5th Ave. SW, will hold Advent services on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. and a Christmas Candlelight service on Dec. 24, at 4 p.m.