Mission Valley Events Roundup

“Avian biodiversity of the Flathead Nation” – 7 p.m. April 16 at the North Lake County Library in Polson; Cara Thompson presents this installment of the Mission Mountain Audubon’s community program. Admission is free and the public is welcome.

Democrat Candidate Roundtable – 7 p.m. April 16 at Salish Kootenai College Theatre; Lake County Democrats are hosting a roundtable with MT-1 Congressional candidates Ryan Busse, Russell Cleveland, Sam Forstag and Matt Rains. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP is not necessary but encouraged at [email protected]

Cowboy Ball – 5:30 p.m. April 17 at the Polson Fairgrounds; 34th annual western-themed fundraiser for Polson Fairgrounds Inc. includes a social hour, prime-rib banquet, silent auction, live auction, cocktails and dancing. Tickets are $85 and available in Polson at 219 Main or Wild Horse Framing, in Ronan at Muley Bluz or from a PFI board members. Visit www.polsonfairgroundsinc.com.

Mission Valley Choral Society: Let Freedom Sing – 1 p.m. April 18 at St. Ignatius Mission Church and 4 p.m. April 19 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Polson; the choral group celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary with 14 inspirational pieces spanning a variety of styles, including traditional spirituals, jazz and patriotic standards. Admission is free.

Cardboard Boat Races – 12-4 p.m. April 19 at Mission Valley Aquatics in Polson; put your engineering skills to the test. To sign up, call 406-883-4567.

Wendy Woo Girl Crush – 7 p.m. April 24 at Polson High School; Wendy Woo, a powerhouse singer-songwriter and guitarist from Colorado, is known for her soulful vocals and magnetic stage presence. With her all-female band, Girl Crush, she delivers a dynamic blend of original compositions and reimagined covers spanning multiple genres. Tickets to this Mission Valley Live performance are available at the door or online at missionvalleylive.com.

MMIP Awareness Community Event – 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 25 at the Salish Kootenai College, Johnny Arlee & Victor Charlo Theater in Pablo; this fourth annual event includes a 5k walk/run, a welcome ceremony, testimonials and a meal. Contact Danielle Matt at [email protected] with all inquiries. 

Polson Rural Fire Open House – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 25 at the Polson Rural Fire Station, 25 Regatta Road; check out the station and its equipment and learn more about the upcoming levy and how to become a volunteer with the department which responds to an average of 300 calls for service per year, ranging from structure and wildland fires, to car accidents and public assistance calls.

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 – 12 p.m. on the third Thursday every month, from February to June, at the Polson Senior Center; 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. April 20, City Hall 

St. Ignatius Town Council – 6 p.m. April 21, City Hall 

St. Ignatius School Board – 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at the school library 

Charlo School Board – 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at the high school 

Ronan City Council – 6 p.m. April 22, City Hall 

Email event submissions to [email protected]