PABLO — Presented by Zero to Five MT, on Sept. 11 from noon to 3 p.m. in the SKC Joe McDonald Activity Center in the Sherri McDonald Room, this training is tailored to equip families, providers, and community members with the knowledge and tools needed for effective advocacy. Gain a basic understanding of policy, the Montana Legislature, and the legislative process. Explore various advocacy strategies and learn how to engage in the process. Call 406-883-0770 or 406-513-1115 ext. 102 to register or for more information.

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.

DIXON — The CSKT Tribal Health Harvest Fest will be held in Dixon at the school gymnasium from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Come celebrate community at this family-friendly event that includes health education, games, fresh local produce, door prizes, and dry meat. 

POLSON — Join hosts Mary Jensen, Kristin Hughmanick and Maryanne Beaman for an old-fashioned potluck with the social hour beginning at 5:45 p.m. A-H: hot dish; I-O: dessert; P-Z: salad or vegetable. 

Dues are $40 for a couple or family or $20 for an individual. Bring your beverage of choice, plate, silverware, glass, smile and sunny disposition. President Jane Mitchell will report on the recent board action.

MISSOULA — This year’s Senior Olympic games will be held in Missoula Sept.12-14 showcasing 15 different sports including: archery, basketball, bowling, cornhole, cycling, golf, horseshoes, pickleball, 1K & 3K road race, shuffleboard, swimming, track & field, and tennis. Registration begins June 3 and ends Aug. 24 at 11:59 p.m. For more information go to: montana.fusesport.com or call 406-552-6684. All sports offered with the MT Senior Olympics, other than horseshoes, are qualifying events for Nationals. The events are free to spectators.

POLSON — Join the North Lake County Public Library on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 10-11 a.m. for the return of their popular Story Time. This program is geared toward kindergarten readiness, ages 3-5 years. We read books, make crafts and play games. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in this interactive program. 

KALISPELL — Join the Flathead Valley Community College Foundation at the I.A. O’Shaughnessy Outdoor Amphitheater at the Wacholz College Center for an all-ages event. 406 BBQ is serving up an inspired menu you can enjoy while listening to Archertown’s music to celebrate their 17th season’s fundraiser for scholarships. There will be games for the kids and raffles for adults. Tickets are on sale at: fvccedu/foundation or call 406-756-3632. There will also be an online auction from Sept. 13-28 with information on the website.

POLSON — The Kiwanis Club and the Polson Flathead Lake Museum hold a yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 708 Main Street. (Access through 8th Ave. west entrance.) A portion of the proceeds funds scholarships and administrative expenses.

POLSON — Polson Bay Golf Course will host the Toys for Tots golf tournament on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. This tournament is open to all players. For more information, call 406-883-8230 or email: polsonbaygolfcourse@gmail.com.

KALISPELL — FVCC’s Culinary Institute of Montana will provide in-home fine-dining dinners. Details on FVCC Facbook, Instagram or: fvcc.edu. 

RONAN — The 4th annual Wildlife Festival will be held at the Ronan Visitor’s Center from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14. Bring some apples for free cider pressing and learn about fruit gleaning and chronic wasting disease. Talk with CSKT wildlife biologists about current Flathead Reservations projects. Drop unwanted fruit at: St. Ignatius Community Center; Ronan Co-op Brewery (23 4th Ave. SW); or in Polson at 406 6th Ave. E. Also, check out Mission Valley Fruit Gleaning page on Facebook.

POLSON — The CASA Scramble is an 18 hole four-person Scramble benefiting CASA of Lake and Sanders Counties. This event will be held at the Polson Bay Golf Course on Sunday, Sept. 15. For more information, call 406-883-8230 or email: polsonbaygolfcourse@gmail.com.

POLSON — The Lake County Democrats are holding their annual “end of the summer” picnic at Polson’s Boettcher Park on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 5 p.m. “New Orleans Jambalaya” will be featured. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. BYOB and a chair. Come support your local candidates. Call Dayna McClure at 406-544-5165 with your questions.

ST. IGNATIUS — On Sept. 15 from 1-4 p.m., Mission Valley United Methodist Church on Post Creek Hill is honoring International Peace Day with a carnival theme celebration. There will be a bounce house, corn hole, crafts, face painting, cake walk and lots of fun. There will also be hotdogs, popcorn and ice cream. There is no admission charge. If you can bring a non-perishable food item for one of the local food banks, that would be great, but not required. See you there on Sept. 15.

RONAN — The Lake County Republicans are selling LRT tickets online at: lakecountymtrepublicans.com for our annual fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 15, at the Lake County Community Center in Ronan. There is a social hour starting at 1 p.m. and dinner will be served at 2 p.m. Come meet your local candidates and enjoy the dinnr, auction and raffle.

POLSON — “Introduction to Coding,” taught by Brycen, is the first in a series of four programs on building your own arcade game. Register for the series by calling 406-883-8225. The one-hour classes from 4-5 p.m. are held on the third Thursday of each month starting in August and finishing in December at the North Lake County Public Library. 

PABLO — An opening reception for an exhibition of photographs by David J. Spear will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Three Woodcocks Fine Arts Building, #65 Buffalo Gallery at Salish Kootenai College. The exhibition will run from Sept. 18 to Dec. 31. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday thru Friday. This is a presentation made possible by SKC’S Native American Studies, Fine Arts, and Digital Design Technology Departments and a grant from the Montana Arts Council.

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.

HOT SPRINGS — The CSKT Tribal Health Harvest Fest will be held in Hot Springs at the city park from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Come celebrate community at this family-friendly event that includes health education, games, fresh local produce, door prizes, and dry meat. 

RONAN — A free screening for children birth to 2 years 11 months and ages 3 to 5 years 11 months will be held at K.W. Harvey School from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. by appointment only. Call 406-676-3390 ext. 7450. Screening includes: hearing, speech, language, basic school readiness, and motor skills.

KALISPELL — On Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 6–8 p.m. join Flathead Audubon Conservation Educator Denny Olson at the Picnic Shelter at Lone Pine State Park for Flyover Raptor ID, an engaging workshop on identifying raptors both perched and in flight. Gain essential tips and techniques for spotting and distinguishing raptors from the ground, enhancing your birdwatching skills and deepening your appreciation for these impressive aerial hunters. Space is limited, so be sure to register in advance by calling 406.755.2706, ext 0.

POLSON — You are welcome to bring material donations to the North Lake County Public Library on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. There is a limit of two boxes at a time. Our Friends of the Library have set the third Thursday of each month as “Donation Day.” Please refer to our Materials Donation Policy on our website. 

POLSON — Mission Valley Aquatics and Fitness will hold open try-outs on Thursday, Sept. 19, 4-6 p.m. for the Lake Monsters swim teams.  

KALISPELL — On Thursday, Sept. 19, from 10–11:30 a.m. at Lone Pine State Park, experience the health benefits of nature without venturing far from home in this 90-minute workshop led by Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Ellen Horowitz. Learn simple techniques to incorporate nature into your daily routine to reduce stress. The workshop takes place on the wheelchair-accessible porches of the Lone Pine Visitor Center. Space is limited to 10 participants, so secure your spot by registering in advance at 406-755-2706, ext. 0.

KALISPELL — On Thursday, Sept. 18, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting at Lone Pine State Park, a speaker in the Visitor Center Conference Room from 7-7:45 p.m. Dive into the critical topic of water quality with an expert from the Flathead Lake Biological Station. Discover the current state of the Flathead Watershed and the ongoing efforts to preserve its pristine waters. Lone Pine State Park is 5 miles southwest of Kalispell.  This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, so please register in advance by calling the Visitor Center at 406-755-2706, ext. 0.

POLSON — The September SPLASH gathering will be held at First Interstate Bank from 5-7 p.m. There will be lots of great food, a 50/50 drawing and other surprises.

POLSON — An Upcycled and Recreated Art Show reception will be held at the Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts, on Friday, Sept. 20, from 5-7 p.m.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Homeschool Café is on Friday, Sept. 20, from 10-11 a.m. Come and learn more about homeschooling, and meet other homeschool families. Must register to attend. Call 406-883-8225 to register. 

RONAN — The 14th annual Harvest Festival is Saturday, Sept. 21, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 63239 US Highway 93. View the Trail of Bales, and more.Visit: www.ronanchamber.com for more information. Also a 

Flavors of Fall contests where kids and adults can enter a home-kitchen prepared dessert, bread or specialty item (canned good, salsa, jelly). Nothing needing refrigeration. Pre-register or questions by calling or texting 406-240-0640.  Check-in is noon to 12:55 p.m. Bring a copy of your recipe. Entries on paper plate or recyclable container only. Entries judged on appearance, taste & creativity. Special categories are Flavors of Fall and Best Presentation. Must be present to win. 

POLSON — The Mission Valley Ducks Unlimited Banquet will be held at the Elks Lodge, 512 Main Street on Saturday, Sept. 21, beginning at 5 p.m. Call 406-382-0518 or 605-212-4555 for tickets.

BIG ARM — Join us on Saturday, Sept. 2,1 at the historic Big Arm School as our kitchen crew will whip up a delightful breakfast of pancakes, scrambled egg, sausage, coffee, and juice served from 8:30-11 a.m. We do not charge for the meal-but donations are accepted.

POLSON — The Mission Valley Elks Tournament held at the Polson Bay Golf Course is on Sept. 21, from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Email polsonbaygolfcourse.gmail.com for more information.

KALISPELL — On Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m.-noon, stop by the Lone Pine State Park Picnic Shelter for a fun and educational drop-in program where you can uncover fascinating facts about Lone Pine State Park and test your knowledge for a chance to win sticker prizes. No registration is needed.

MISSION VALLEY — Join us Sept. 21, for a scenic bike tour at the base of the Mission Mountains. Riders will stop and visit four to six local, sustainable farms with food bites offered at each stop. This year we are offering a 40-50 mile route. Registrations are $115/each. Go to our Facebook page for the most up-to-date information.