Saturday, November 30
Bookfest Club to read ‘The Secret Garden’
POLSON — On Saturday, Nov. 30, from 10-11 a.m., the Bookfest Club is meeting. The November’s Book Selection is “The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Join us Saturday, Nov. 30, at 10 a.m. for 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 be sure to stop by the front desk or call 406-883-8225 to sign up.
Polson tree lighting held
POLSON — Bring the whole family to Polson’s annual tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. at the Lake County Courthouse. There will be hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies provided by Lake City Baker. Come sing some carols and start the holiday festivities with neighbors.
Shop Small Business Saturday
MISSION VALLEY — Bring your holiday shopping to small businesses and avoid the chaos of larger stores on Small Business Saturday. Polson storefronts will be open with specials between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Tuesday, December 3
Horsemen talk Search and Rescue
RONAN - Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will be having their next monthly meeting on 12-3-2024 at 7 p.m. at the VFW in Ronan on Round Butte Rd.
Our program will be presented by Josh Senecal of Lake County Search and Rescue. So find out what this wonderful organization is all about and any questions you may have.
Hope to see you there.
Mother Goose returns to library
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. We will sing songs and have interactive activities for caregivers and their little ones.
Wednesday, December 4
Chamber luncheon held
POLSON —The Polson Chamber of Commerce will meet at Bunkers Grill at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Lake County Commissioner Gail Decker will be the speaker.
Faith Lutheran to hold Advent, Christmas Eve services
RONAN - Faith Lutheran Church, 406 5th Ave. SW, will hold Advent services on Wednesdays, Dec. 4, 11, and 18, at 7 p.m. and a Christmas Candlelight service on Dec. 24, at 4 p.m.
Free pic with Santa event takes place
POLSON - Stop in at Valley Bank in Polson for a free picture and treats for the kiddos on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 5-7 p.m.
Irrigators to meet
RONAN - Flathead Irrigation District will hold their November/December joint meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 1 p.m. in the Mission West Community Development Partners building, 407 Main Street SW.
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, December 5
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.
Friday, December 6
‘Most Wonderful Time of the Year’ Parade of Lights sparkle downtown Polson
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.
Make Ribbon Skirt, help end heart disease, strokes in women
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
Saturday, December 7
Free pic with Santa event takes place
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.
Lutheran Church annual bazaar held
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.
MV Youth Foundation Festival of Trees event on tap
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 celebrates Christmas
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).
Monday, December 9
Free pic with Santa event takes place
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.
Wednesday, December 11
Cancer support group changes schedule and location
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.
Faith Lutheran to hold Advent, Christmas Eve services
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.
Learn how to make a ya-ya doll
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.
Masumola Board to hold meeting
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.
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, 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 School bands to perform
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.
Thursday, December 12
Join Julie for ‘Toddler Time’ at library
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.
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.
Masumola Club holds general meeting
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.
Virtual program offered
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.
Friday, December 13
Decorate cookies
POLSON — You’re invited to holiday cookie decorating at Unity Bank on Friday, Dec. 13, from 3-5 p.m.
Light up Ronan
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.
Make Ribbon Skirt, help end heart disease, strokes in women
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