POLSON — A series of mid-week worship services at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 409 4th Ave. E., begins with the Thanksgiving Eve service on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. Advent soup suppers and services will be Wednesdays, Dec. 4, 11 and 19. 

Suppers will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the worship services begin at 6:30 p.m. The choir and youth group will meet after services at 7:15 p.m. 

For details, call (406) 883-5864 or email gslcpolsonmt@gmail.com or visit the website at www.gslcpolsonmt.com. 

POLSON — Come experience “The Journey to Bethlehem” on Sundays in December: Dec. 1, 8, 15, and 22, at 11 a.m. and Christmas Eve at the First Presbyterian Church at 301 Fourth Ave. E., Polson.

POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery at 306 Main St. in Polson will hosts its annual Members’ Holiday Show and Sale through Dec. 24. Local member artists offer fine art and artisan crafts for your holiday decorating, gift giving and celebrating. For more information, call the Sandpiper Art Gallery at (406) 883-5956 or visit: Sandpiperartgallery.com.

POLSON — Make plans to see “A Christmas Carol,” Charles Dickens’ immortal story of Scrooge. The Port Polson Players in association with The Mission Valley Friends of the Arts, stage the production at the John Dowdall Theatre Dec. 6,7,8 and the following weekend Dec. 13, 14, and 15. A 7:30 p.m. curtain is slated for Friday and Saturday evenings with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. A cast of forty Mission Valley performers appear in the show including, Bob DiGiallonardo as Scrooge and Micah Craig as Tiny Tim. “ A Christmas Carol” kicks off the annual fundraiser for The Mission Valley Friends of the Arts, the non-profit organization that oversees the beautiful log theatre on the Polson Golf Course. Call (406) 883-9212 to make reservations or go to portpolsonplayers.com, for more information.

POLSON —Mission Valley Christian Academy will be presenting “Romeo & Juliet” dinner and theater on Dec. 12, 13, and 14. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner begins at 6:15 p.m. Tickets for the major school fundraising event are $35 per person or $150 for a family of five. For more information or to buy tickets, call MVCA at (406) 883-6858.

POLSON —Make plans to see “A Christmas Carol,” Charles Dickens’ immortal story of Scrooge, on Dec. 13, 14, or 15. A 7:30 p.m. curtain is slated for Friday and Saturday evenings with Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. 

A cast of forty Mission Valley performers appear in the show including Bob DiGiallonardo as Scrooge and Micah Craig as Tiny Tim. “ A Christmas Carol” kicks off the annual fundraiser for The Mission Valley Friends of the Arts, the non-profit organization that oversees the beautiful log theatre on the Polson Golf Course. Call (406) 883-9212 to make reservations or go to portpolsonplayers.com, for more information.

BIG ARM — We invite you to join in the community potluck at the Historic School on Seventh Street in Big Arm on Saturday, Dec. 14. Seasonal music will be provided by the Sisler family and friends.

Social time starts at 5:30 p.m., the potluck is at 6 p.m. and then at 7 p.m. enjoy and join in the festive music. Please bring your favorite dish to share and invite your family and friends. We welcome donations of nonperishable food for the local food pantry and presents for Toys-for-Tots. For more information, call Ross at (406) 849-5568.

RONAN — The Kuilix chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host a Christmas party for the residents of St. Luke’s Assisted Living Center in Ronan at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. We will be entertained with festive holiday music provided by “Ukulele Jam.” Refreshments will be provides.

ST. IGNATIUS — On Saturday, December 14, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. the Mission Valley 4H will hold a Holiday Bazaar at the St. Ignatius Community Center. Contact Christina at (406) 745-9195, for registration information, to rent a table (a few are left) or other details.

RONAN — KC and the Valley Cats will play on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 7-10 p.m. at the VFW in Ronan. If you like New Orleans type jazz; this is the place to be. Bring a treat to share and enjoy the fun.

POLSON — Practices are underway for the annual Mission Valley Choral Society concert scheduled for 3 p.m. on Dec. 15 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The free concert includes choral performances by the choral society along with the Flathead Flute Choir and the Copeland Memorial Ringers hand bell group. 

RONAN — The Ronan City Council will meet Monday, Dec. 16, at 6 p.m. at Ronan City Hall, 207 Main Street, SW.  The public is encouraged to attend the meetings, which are held the first and third Monday of each month.

POLSON — The community dance will be held on Dec. 18 with Ken’s Country Combo from 7-10 p.m. and as always treats are welcome. Come and join the fun at the Elks. There will be no community dance on Christmas Day.

RONAN — On Dec. 18, St. Paul Lutheran Church will present the sermon series “God’s Joy at Christmas.” The evening includes a free soup supper at 6 p.m. followed by worship at 7 p.m. For more information, go to: ronanchurch.org.

ARLEE — The Arlee Close Up organization is raising funds to send students on a weeklong trip to Washington, D.C. in May of 2014. The group is having a silent auction during the home basketball games against Hot Springs on Thursday, Dec. 19. We have many interesting items including jewelry, beadwork, Christmas decorations and household items. For more information, contact Karen Fisher at Arlee High School, (406) 726-3216, ext. 2306.

RONAN — The Mission Valley Sub-network of Missoula Businesswomen’s Network will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 19, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lake County Community Development Building, 407 W. Main Street. Karen McNenny will educate, entertain and inspire you with her “Wonder Woman Wants a Day Off.” Learn how to balance the passion and commitment you bring to your life, while protecting your sanity and health. Please RSVP by Dec. 17 to ldville@yahoo.com.

ARLEE – The Gallery Café at Hangin’ Art Gallery is the site for the last Christmas Bazaar of the season on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20 and 21, from 9 a.m.-4p.m. Come support local vendors, pick up great gifts and enjoy delicious espresso drinks, lunch and home baked goods. For more information, call (406) 726-5005 or visit www.hanginartgallery.com.

RONAN — The Parade of Lights on Main Street will take place on Friday, Dec. 20, at 6 p.m. There will be expanded drawings for Holiday Treasurers held on the back of a truck, which will stop on Main Street at the end of the parade. The list of prizes and baskets is amazing and you must be present to win. Santa, brimming over with Christmas spirit, will then lead everyone to Bockman Park for hot chocolate.

ARLEE  — Come celebrate the Christmas season on Sunday, Dec. 22, at Hangin’ Art Gallery on Highway 93 in Arlee. At 4 p.m. Tsering Lodoe will sing Tibetan songs of peace and freedom including selections from his own compositions, Tibetan Opera and Tibetan Mask Dance. Then, at 5 p.m. Arlee at the Opry hosts Jeff Daniel and Mike Ward will lead community children and adults in a special Christmas show. Come join in the fun and celebrate with us.  

For additional information, call (406) 726-5005 or visit: www.hanginartgallery.com.

POLSON — On Monday, Dec. 23, an AARP Drivers Safety Class will be held at the Lakeview Village Apartments in Polson from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call (406) 644-3446, to make a reservation. A maximum of eight students are allowed.

POLSON — Polson’s Community Church, 1814 First Street E, will present the “Christmas Story,” through the use of narrated pictures, on Christmas Eve. The evening will conclude with a candlelight service. All are welcome to attend Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. 

POLSON – The public is invited to attend a Christmas Eve Candle light service 6 p.m. at the Polson Foursquare Church. All are welcome as we celebrate the birth of Christ with carols, Communion, and a Christmas message. Please call (406) 883-9347 for more information or visit: www.polsonfoursquare.org

ARLEE — A Community Christmas Eve worship will take place on Dec. 24, at Jocko Valley Lutheran Church in Arlee from 6-7 p.m. There will be candles, carols and communion. All are welcome.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Christian Missionary Alliance Church, 529 Third Ave. N (under the light blue water tower, three blocks north of the school), is having a candlelight Christmas Eve service on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 6 p.m. Refreshments will follow the service. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Jason Jury at (406) 360-0563. Come and celebrate Jesus’ birthday.

RONAN — The community is invited to a Christmas Eve children’s program and candlelight service at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The service will be held at 7 p.m. Go to ronanchurch.org for more information or call (406) 676-8280.

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E. welcomes all to their Christmas Services: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. and Christmas Day Worship, Dec. 25 at 10 a.m.

RONAN — Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 207 Eisenhower St., will hold a candlelight service at 6 p.m. on Dec. 24. The service will include special songs and the theme will be: “Christmas: What is your response?” For more information, call (406) 676-3361.

POLSON — You are invited to Faith Lutheran Church on Christmas Eve for our traditional candlelight worship services with Holy Communion.  Services are at 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.  Faith Lutheran Church is located at 406 - 5th Avenue SW.  Everyone is welcome and invited.

RONAN — Join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ with a 10 a.m. worship service on Christmas morning at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 35681 Terrace Lake Road. Go to ronanchurch.org, for more information, or call the church at (406) 676-8280.

RONAN/POLSON — The monthly dance at Ronan’s VFW will not be held on Dec. 27. The Little Big Band will play, along with Ken’s Country Combo, at the Elks in Polson on New Year’s eve from 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. There will be refreshments and great music. Come celebrate with us. Call James Pettit at (406) 676-8224, for more information.