ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, Sept. 13, and on subsequent Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku, including meditation instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom. The classes will be each Wednesday 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 — On Wednesday, Sept. 13, starting at 12:30 p.m. join the North Lake County Public Library for an awesome Mario Kart Tournament on the library’s Nintendo Switch. This program is geared toward ages 7-10, with a cap of eight contestants. Call the library at 406-883-8225 to reserve your spot today. Thanks to The Greater Polson Community Foundation for providing our Nintendo Switch.

RONAN — Every Thursday through Oct. 12, enjoy the Ronan Farmer’s Market from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Ronan Visitor’s Center on Highway 93.

POLSON — The Polson Farmer’s Market is open every Friday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. until October. Located in downtown Polson, 3rd Ave. W, (in front of the Cove Deli) the market offers locally produced fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, cheese, eggs, honey, jams & jellies, baked goods, bedding plants, perennials, shrubs, veggie & herb starts, hanging baskets, cut flowers, soaps, skin care products, wood working products, jewelry, photography, art, pottery, and many more unique craft items.

POLSON — Due to limited staffing, the North Lake County Public Library will close at 5:30 p.m. on Fridays. 

POLSON — MSU Lake County Extension office is partnering with MSU Healthy Aging Department to host a Caregiver Respite Retreat on Friday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This is a free event, lunch is included, and participants will receive a $50 Visa gift card. This retreat is for all those wonderful folks who have stepped into the role as caregiver (fulltime or part-time). Registration is required; call 406-676-4271.

RONAN – The St. Luke Community Healthcare Foundation hosts their annual fundraiser dinner on Friday, Sept. 15. Live and silent auctions accompany a fine dining experience. Proceeds will go toward the purchase of an in-house MRI machine. Call 406-528-5218 to make reservations.

RONAN — Spend the day enjoying a farmers market, craft fair, petting zoo, bounce house, games, food, beer and live music. Come hang out with your local community from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. behind the Ronan Visitor’s Center and Glacier Bank.

HELENA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Law Enforcement Division will hold its first ever Women’s Warden Workshop on Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Montana WILD in Helena. The workshop is open to anyone 16 years or older who is interested in becoming a warden. Registration is not required. 

The workshop will cover topics including: a day in the life of a warden; how to become a warden; opportunities to meet FWP’s female wardens; case presentations; mock investigations; and ride-along opportunities. Anyone who is interested in the warden profession but cannot attend the workshop can contact Warden Brooke Shelley at: brjohnson@mt.gov. 

FWP’s Law Enforcement Division provides conservation law enforcement services to the people of Montana to help steward and protect Montana’s Fish, Wildlife, Parks and outdoor recreation resources. For more information about the division, go to fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/enforcement. 

RONAN — You are invited along with your LSAR dogs to our second annual adopter, foster and supporter appreciation gathering. Join the celebration of everyone that helps make our rescue such a success on Sept. 16 from noon to 3 p.m. at Ronan City Park Pavilion, located on Eisenhower Street and 4th Ave. In addition to the barbecue there will be giveaways, a raffle basket, LSAR merchandise and dogs.

POLSON — The 8th annual Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots 4-person Golf Scramble, presented by Marine Corps League #1041, will take place at the Polson Bay Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 16. This tournament is open to the public. Course season pass holders pay $50 entry fee and non-course pass holders pay $60. Deadline for all entries is Wednesday, Sept. 13. For more information call 406-249-2250 or the Polson Bay Golf Course at 406-883-8238.

POLSON — Picnic in the park on Sunday, Sept. 17, at 4 p.m. with Lake County Democrats. It’s a Jambalaya Labor Day Celebration. We’ll provide Jambalaya with rice, rolls, lemonade and water, you bring your side dishes and chairs. BYOB. There will be a quilt raffle and drawing. Join us a Boettcher Park, Shelter No. 2. 

POLSON — The Polson City Commission meets the first and third Mondays of each month (Wednesday, if the Monday falls on a holiday) at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 106 First Street, E. Meetings are open to the public.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Mother Goose program takes place on Mondays at 9:15 a.m. This is an opportunity for parents or caregivers to interact with their young children. This program is geared toward ages zero to three.

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes on Wednesdays 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.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Storytime Program takes place at 10 a.m. on Thursdays. On Sept. 21 “colors” will be their theme.

RONAN — Every Thursday through Oct. 12, enjoy the Ronan Farmer’s Market from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Ronan Visitor’s Center on Highway 93.

POLSON — The Mission Valley Choral Society begins practices for the 2023 Christmas Concerts from 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Christmas 2023 concerts are scheduled for Dec. 16 at the St. Ignatius Mission and Dec.17 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Polson. New director Cathy Gillhouse says she is thrilled to be directing the MVCS, and she hopes to draw in new singers to the four-part choir. Basses and baritones are especially needed. The Lake County community choir has existed since the 1960s. The choir brings a diverse group of people together, all ages with varied backgrounds, united to bring joy through music. For information call 406-261-3304 or 406-370-2076; or check out the MVCS web site at: missionvalleychoralsociety.org or Facebook page.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Valley United Methodist Church will celebrate International Peace Day on Thursday, Sept. 21, beginning at 6 p.m. with face painting, a cake walk, speakers and a dinner at 7 p.m.

Do you have a favorite cultural dish that you could share? Please join us for a fun evening celebrating Peace Day. Bring the whole family.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Valley United Methodist Church will celebrate International Peace Day on Thursday, Sept. 21, beginning at 6 p.m. with face painting, a cake walk, speakers and a dinner at 7 p.m.

Do you have a favorite cultural dish that you could share? Please join us for a fun evening celebrating Peace Day. Bring the whole family.

POLSON — Logan Health will host the Sept. meeting of SPLASH from 5-7 p.m. SPLASH’S feature a variety of food and beverage options and are accompanied by split-the-pot opportunity as well as a swag give away.

POLSON — The Lake County Republican Pachyderm meeting will take place from noon to 1 p.m. at the Polson Rural Fire Dept., 25b Regatta Rd.

POLSON — The Polson Farmer’s Market is open every Friday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. until October. Located in downtown Polson, 3rd Ave. W, (in front of the Cove Deli) the market offers locally produced fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, cheese, eggs, honey, jams & jellies, baked goods, bedding plants, perennials, shrubs, veggie & herb starts, hanging baskets, cut flowers, soaps, skin care products, wood working products, jewelry, photography, art, pottery, and many more unique craft items.

FREE Pickleball clinic and playing for beginner/intermediate players. For teens and adults, the clinic will cover the basics on rules, skill and of course, playing time. In St. Ignatius, at the new tennis courts on Sunday, 09/24/23 from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Instructor is Mike Marnin from Polson. A former HS/MSU tennis player and 4.0 pickleball player. Registration to reserve a spot is due by Friday, 09/22/23 by calling or texting Kimimi Ashley, 406-273-8203.

POLSON — On Monday, Sept. 25, from 6-7:30 p.m. Kyle Langley will present, “Bison Archaeology in Glacier National Park.” This program is another in the Montana Library Network Virtual programming series. This program is free and open to all. You must register to receive the link. Register at: tinyurl.com/GNPbisonMT. Kyle Langley is an archaeologist with Glacier National Park. He studies the past and present human relationship with rugged high alpinwe environments such as Glacier National Park, exploring how humans have found sustenance and meaning in these environments.

POLSON — The next regular meeting of the North Lake County Public Library’s Board of Trustees will be on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 5:30 p.m. All meetings will be held at our temporary location until further notice. The public is welcome to join us at 301 16th Ave. E (First United Methodist Church) for the Board meetings. 

POLSON — This is a presentation on the Duluth Model used with the Batterer Intervention Program, coordinated by SAFE Harbor in cooperation with the courts. Session designed to increase awareness of this program with those working in the justice system including law enforcement, attorneys, judges and department staff. Join the presentation on Sept. 25 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Lake County Court House large meeting room. Lunch will be provided. Zoom option available. SAFE Harbor Men’s Group facilitator Mary Dumontier will be the presenter. For more information or to RSVP contact at ladams@lakemt.gov.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Mother Goose program takes place on Mondays at 9:15 a.m. This is an opportunity for parents or caregivers to interact with their young children. This program is geared toward ages zero to three.

POLSON — The next regular meeting of the North Lake County Public Library’s Board of Trustees will be on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 5:30 p.m. All meetings will be held at our temporary location until further notice. The public is welcome to join us at 301 16th Ave. E (First United Methodist Church) for the Board meetings. 

RONAN — Friends of the Fairgrounds announces an Open Organizational Planning Meeting for Lights Under the Big Sky on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the Community Center in Ronan at 7 p.m. The Lights Under the Big Sky event has been held for six years and has become a popular community event drawing visitors from all over Western Montana.

The core group of volunteers that have put on this event is now too small to manage the growth the event has experienced.

Friends of the Fairgrounds is currently seeking volunteers to help set up and dismantle the venue for the event.

For more information, call Patty at 406-676-4925.