Mission Valley Calendar

Free Youth Art Workshop – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Arlee Community Development Corporation; artist Jenny Fisher will guide participants in making yaya dolls, little people gnomes, and fridge magnets. This workshop is open to all kids in third grade and older. All materials will be provided and lunch will be served. Reserve space by calling 406-726-5550 or emailing info@arleecdc.org.

Climate Café – 9-11 a.m. Nov. 15 at the Flathead Lakers office, 110 Main St., Suite B in Polson; partake in a thoughtful conversation about how the community can prepare for emerging climate risks. RSVP to constanza@flatheadlakers.org.

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at the North Lake County Public Library in Polson; this overstock sale features a wide selection of assorted titles in many genres and includes various media formats. Proceeds support the library’s educational programs, resources, and services.

Elk Landscape Use in Response to Predation – 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at the North Lake County Library meeting room; CSKT wildlife biologist Cara Thompson presents this installment on the Mission Mountain Audubon lecture series.

Polson Community Thanksgiving Dinner – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Elks Lodge in Polson; turkey dinner and all the fixins’ is available for pick-up or delivery from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 406-493-7556 for reservations.

Polson Tree-Lighting – 5:30 p.m. Nov. 30 on the lawn at the Lake County Courthouse in Polson

Maxine’s Cottage Business & Craft Show – 1-4 p.m. Nov. 30 at Maxine’s in Polson; call 406-319-2552. 

Parade of Lights – 6 p.m. Dec. 6 on Main Street in Polson

St. Ignatius Christmas Festival – 5-8 p.m. Dec. 7 at Good Old Days Park; the community tree will be lit at 5:30 p.m., followed by the annual Parade of Lights at 6 p.m. Face painting, a craft fair, chili feed, caroling and a raffle are also on tap. 

Christmas Bazaar – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 7 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Polson; browse the selection of handmade crafts, Christmas decorations, cookies and treats. 

Mission Valley Youth Foundation’s Festival of Trees – Dec. 7 at KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson; proceeds fund youth activities. 

Winter Market – noon-3 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 29 at the Ronan Boys and Girls Club; shop local for the holidays. 

Winter Night Lights – continuing through Dec. 31, with a reception 5-7 p.m. Dec. 6 at Sandpiper Art Gallery and Gifts in Polson; this members-only holiday show showcases the creations of Sandpiper artists. Visit sandpiperartgalleryandgifts.com.

David Spear: Walk the Walk – Then and Now” – through Dec. 31 in the Three Woodcocks Fire Arts Building at Salish Kootenai College; Two Eagle River photography instructor and world-class photographer David Spear shares his work. The exhibit follows last summer's show by his students from 2001-2024, titled "Talk the Talk – Then and Now." The gallery is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays.

Open Mic and Jam – 7 p.m. Fridays at the Western Montana Musicians Co-op, Ronan; also on tap is a weekly Community Jam at 7 p.m. Saturdays. The cooperative is located in the Red Poppy Building, 1 Eisenhower St. SW in Ronan. Learn more at www.mtmusic.org.

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