Mission Valley Events Roundup

Science on Tap with Janene Lichtenberg – 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at The Durham in Polson; department chair of Wildlife and Fisheries at Salish Kootenai College explores the critical connection between bumble bees, huckleberries, and Montana’s wildlife. Visit www.scienceontapflathead.org to reserve a seat.

Comedy Show – 8 p.m. Sept. 5 at KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson; Marc Yaffee and Homer Shadowheart perform. Call 406-883-3636 for tickets.

Dayton Daze – Sept. 6 in Dayton; the theme this year is “Back to the Old West” and festivities include food and crafts at the Dayton Church starting at 9 a.m.; games with prizes at the Dayton School at 11 a.m.; vendors and Chief Cliff Fire Support activities and games at the Dayton Park; the parade at 2 p.m., and tacos, music and beer at the Chuckwagon. Call 406-253-5917 for details.

First Saturday Community Artisan event – 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 6 at Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana, souoth of Ronan; chat with artisan and media director Frank Tyro about the field trips he leads at Churchill, Canada, with the Great Bear Foundation and check out the work of glass artist Judy Wright, jewelry maker Vicki Walbruch, photographer Brett Larson, Native educator and artisan Sandra Ashley, Stone Wreath Studio owner Zen Parry, and glass artist Fran Wilke. CSKT cultural artists educators Cameron and Aspen Decker will also be on hand. Enjoy music by Kate Mostead from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and offerings from That One Guy’s food truck.

Farm to Table Dinner – 5-9 p.m. Sept. 18 at Mission West Community Development partners in Ronan; enjoy a locally sourced feast, music, dancing, drinks, auctions and raffles. Visit www.missionwestcdp.org/farm-to-table for info.

St. Luke Foundation: A Legacy in Bloom – 6 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Ronan Community Center; the annual dinner and auction celebrates 25 years, with proceeds supporting the hospital’s New Beginnings Birth Center. Visit stlukemt2025.afrogs.org or call 406-528-5324.

MME 50th Anniversary Celebration – 5-9 p.m. Sept. 19 at Mission Mountain Empowerment headquarters, 35647 South Hills Dr., Polson; food, music and a silent auction celebrate the legacy of this organization that serves people with intellectual disabilities. Call 406-676-2563.

Harvest Festival – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 20 in downtown Ronan; the 15th annual event includes the Trail of Bales, a fall market, food, music, games, a baking contest and petting zoo. Visit ronanchamber.com.

Polson Skate Jam – noon-5 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Polson Skatepark on 7th Ave. West; this year’s event pays tribute to skateboard enthusiast and promoter William Lambson and includes music, food, contests and prizes.

The American West – continuing through Sept. 5 at Sandpiper Gallery and Gifts in Polson; gallery members celebrate the spirit of the West. Visit www.sandpiperartgalleryandgifts.com.

Market on Main – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays on Main Street in Ronan; enjoy games, vendors, music and food.

Farmers’ Markets – Ronan: 4-7 p.m. Thursdays at the Ronan Visitor’s Center, with live music (www.facebook.com/RonanFarmersMarket); Polson: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays on Third Ave. West (polsonfarmersmarket.com); Mission Falls Market: 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays at Good Old Days Park in St. Ignatius (www.facebook.com/missionfallsmarket). Support local famers and crafters at these weekly markets.

Yoga by the Lake – 6 p.m. Monday and Thursday through August at Sacajawea Park under the cottonwood trees; these yoga classes will have something for everyone, whether participants are very familiar with yoga or are new to the mat. Classes are $10 drop-in with multiple payment options; email [email protected].

Arts & Crafts in Polson – 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays at Summit Independent Living, 3 Ninth Ave. West, Suite 1 in Polson; join CSKT elder Tammie Miller for an afternoon of crafting, companionship and snacks. Bring a craft project or use available materials to start one. Open to people of all abilities; call 406-215-1604 for more information.

Memory Café – 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at the Polson Library; this Dementia Care Partner Program with Angel Care offers a safe and supportive environment for people living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or other forms of memory loss and their caregivers/family members. To register call Danika at 406-409-8149.

Cheerful Heart Cancer Support Group – noon-1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Church of the Nazarene in Pablo; church pastor Matthew Connolly leads the group, which welcomes those recently diagnosed or undergoing treatment, cancer survivors, and/or family members. Learn more at www.cheerfulheart.org or email [email protected].

Kiwanis – first Thursday of the month, noon at KwaTaqNuk Resort, and third Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m. at Bunkers, Polson Bay Golf Course; Kiwanis is an international organization dedicated to improving the world one child, one community at a time. Meetings are open to the public.

Open Mic and Jam – 7 p.m. Fridays at the Western Montana Musicians Co-op, Main Street in Ronan; also on tap is a weekly Community Jam at 7 p.m. Saturdays and a drum circle from 7-9 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. Learn more at www.mtmusic.org.

Friday Crafting Day – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays at Three Chiefs Culture Center in Pablo; bring a project and enjoy conversation and guidance (as needed). Visit ThreeChiefs.org.

Upcoming Public Meetings

St. Ignatius Town Council – 6 p.m. Sept. 2, Town Hall

Polson City Commission – 7 p.m. Sept. 3, City Hall

Email event submissions to [email protected].