Mission Valley Events Roundup

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

Polson City Commission – 7 p.m. March 2, City Hall

Mission City Council – 6 p.m. March 3, Town Hall 

Email event submissions to [email protected]