Mission Valley Events Roundup

Public Safety Forum with the City of Polson — 8:30 a.m. July 9 at City Hall; join Police Chief George Simpson for an open community conversation on topics such as public safety updates and outlooks on the busy summer season. 

“The Woman in Black” — 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, June 26-July 12 at the Theatre on the Lake in Polson; the Port Polson Players continue their 51st summer theatre season with this riveting ghost story, starring Neal Lewing as the haunted attorney Arthur Kipps and Mike Gillpatrick as The Actor. For reservations, go to PortPolsonPlayers.com or call 406-883-9212.

7th Annual Paddle Palooza and ARE Spirit Challenge — July 9-12 at the Polson Fairgrounds; this event features paddlers from across the Pacific Northwest, Canada, Hawaii and more. It is a free opportunity to watch races, paddle an outrigger canoe and enjoy live music and culture. 

Good Old Days — July 10-12 at Good Old Days Park; this annual community celebration includes the Good Old Days BBQ, bounce houses, a dessert baking contest and a farmers market on Friday. The event kicks off again at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast, buffalo run and a parade at noon. There will also be a truck show, dog races, a dunk tank and duck races. 

Drug Awareness In Our Community Awareness presentation — 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on July 14 at the North Lake County Public Library; drug awareness and community update provided by Polson Police Chief George Simpson and Flathead Tribal Chief of Police Craige Couture. 

Social Summer Bash — 10 a.m. July 15 at Boettler Park in Polson; join the event to gather with other families for a day of food, fun and festivities. 

St. Ignatius Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser for Gene Posivio — 5 p.m. July 18 at the Good Old Days Park; come out for burgers and hot dogs to support the Posivio family. The event includes raffle prizes and a silent auction. 

Farmers Markets — Polson: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays through the second Friday in October on Third Ave.; the market has over 50 vendors selling locally grown, crafted and baked goods. Ronan: 4-7 p.m. Thursdays next to the Visitors Center. Mission Falls Market in St. Ignatius: 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays at Good Old Days Pavilion. 

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. 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. 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.

Flathead Life Recovery 12 Step Meetings — 8-9:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Lake City Baptist Church, 113 Anchor Way, Suite #1, Polson; the 12-step recovery offers support for addiction and issues. Call 406-465-8564 with questions. 

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 School Board — 7 p.m. July 13 at the K. William Harvey Elementary multi-purpose room

Polson School Board — 5:30 p.m. July 13 at the school district office 

Arlee School Board — 6:30 p.m. July 14 at the high school library