The Mission Valley Choral Society begins weekly practices for the group’s 2023 Christmas Concerts at 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall in Polson. The 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 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. Its mission is to bring a diverse group of people together, all ages with varied backgrounds, “united to bring joy through music.”

For information contact 406-261-3304 or 406-370-2076; or check out the MVCS website at missionvalleychoralsociety.org or Facebook page.