Mission Valley Events Roundup

Polson Friends of the Library Book Sale – Feb. 20-21 in the community room of the North Lake County Public Library; the Polson Friends of the Library offers a huge selection of used books and media from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. 

David Thompson in Montana – 1-3 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Ninepipes Museum; Doug Stevens presents a history of the travels of fur trader and map maker David Thompson. Stevens will host a Q&A after the talk, with refreshments. 

Glacier Brewing Company Chili Cook-Off – 1-4 p.m. Feb. 22 at Glacier Brewing Company; registration is open until Feb. 15, with an entry fee of $10. This event is open to the public, and first, second, and third-place prizes will be awarded. 

Master Gardener Level 1 Class Series – 2 p.m. Feb. 23 at the North Lake County Public Library; Patrick Mangan, from the MSU extension office, shares info on soils, botany, ornamentals, vegetables, trees, rodent control and weeds, during this eight-week class that concludes April 13. Call 406-883-8225 to register.

All About Plankton – 4 p.m. Feb. 25 at the North Lake County Public Library; Kelly Minear and the Flathead Lake Biological Station present a program about plankton and its role in the lake's food web, as well as mysis shrimp.

Lead Where You Live – 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26; Montana Library Network Virtual Programming presents a virtual session led by Tracy McIntyre, designed for anyone who cares about their community and wants to lead by presence, purpose and participation. To get the Zoom link, register at https://tinyurl.com/LeadRural.

Be a Part of History – A Round Table Discussion – 1 p.m. Feb. 27 at the North Lake County Public Library; historians, long-time locals, and those who love to talk about the 'old days' are invited to contribute information on the history of buildings and businesses to create a walking/drive-through history tour of Polson. 

Ice House Rendezvous – 4-9 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Ronan Co-op Brewery; participants are invited to set up their ice-fishing digs in the street in front of the brewery or come get a glimpse of what’s involved in winter fishing. A chili cook-off is also on tap. 

Harvest of the Month – 11 a.m. Feb. 28 at the North Lake County Public Library; learn more about beet roots and their edible leaves, planting tips and recipes.

"Melania" – 1 p.m. Feb. 28 at Showboat Stadium 6 in Polson; one-time showing of new film on First Lady Melania Trump. 

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

Ronan City Council – 6 p.m. Feb. 25, City Hall

Arlee Special School Board – 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24, high school library

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