Mission Valley Events Roundup

Montana ShamRockers Christmas Concert –  7 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Theatre on the Lake in Polson; acclaimed Irish folk group presents a free family-friendly program that features traditional and original holiday favorites from around the world, their signature spark-plug wit, a bit of history and that indomitable Irish spirit.

Jane Austen Book & Tea Tasting – 2 p.m. Dec. 16 at the North Lake County Public Library, 102 First Street East; experience a sample of Jane Austen’s novels while enjoying tea from Joyful Cup. Come dressed in Regency or Christmas attire with a teacup. Registration is required. 

Holiday Cybersecurity: Safe Shopping & Smarter Clicks with Laura Haacke – 6:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the North Lake County Public Library, 102 First Street East; the Montana Library Network is hosting this virtual program with Laura Haccke. She will share practical trips to help stay safe while shopping online. Register at: tinyurl.com/SaferShopping.

Jane Austen Film Festival – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 17 at the North Lake County Public Library, 102 First Street East; to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, the library will be showing three movies adapted from her novels. 

Ronan Chamber Parade of Lights and Holiday Treasures – 6 p.m. Dec. 19 in downtown Ronan; the route proceeds from St. Luke Hospital down Main Street and back on Round Butte Road to the starting point. To enter a float email [email protected] or call 406-833-0570 for more info. The annual Holiday Treasures gift drawing follows the parade at the Ronan Visitors Center.

Christmas party – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 22 at the Arlee Community Development Corporation, 92555 U.S. Highway 93; kids ages five to 13 are invited to enjoy crafts, games, Christmas music, hot cocoa, snacks and a pizza lunch. Call 406-726-5550 or email [email protected] by Dec. 15 to sign up. 

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.

Cheerful Heart Cancer Support Group – 10-11 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in the third floor Leahy Conference Room at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson; 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. 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

Polson City Commission – 7 p.m. Dec. 15, City Hall

St. Ignatius Town Council – 6 p.m. Dec. 16, Town Hall

St. Ignatius School Board – 7 p.m. Dec. 17, school library 

Charlo School Board – 7 p.m. Dec. 17, school library

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