Mission Valley Events Roundup

"The Schoolhouse Blizzard" — 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through June 14, at the John Dowdall Theatre in Polson; Port Polson Players production is based on true events of the cruel winter of 1888 and features 11 Mission Valley performers. For reservations, call 406-883-9212 or visit portpolsonplayers.com. 

Let's Make Art — 10 a.m. June 8-13 in Polson parks; the event includes painting six murals, artist demonstrations, live music and more. Visit www.art4polson.com/ to learn more or contact Natalie Raffield at [email protected]. 

Mission Valley Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous — 9 a.m.-6 p.m. June 11-13 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 14, with an auctions at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Lake County Fairgrounds; the event will welcome 15 world-class carvers. Call 406-261-7579 to learn more. 

Weeds, Insects and Other Early Sumer Garden Pests – 4 p.m. June 11 at the North Lake County Public Library in Polson; Patrick Mangan from the MSU Extension Flathead Reservation Office offers shares info and advice. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions.

Safety Fair — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 12 in the Polson Walmart parking lot; this Lake County Public Health event will focus on car seat checks, bike helmet fittings and more. Look for the event on Facebook to learn more. 

Dessert Potluck and Flathead Lakers Presentation – 6 p.m. June 12 at the historic Big Arm Schoolhouse; bring a dessert to share during this talk by Coby Gierke, executive director of the Flathead Lakers. Email [email protected] for more info.

Polson Pickleball Club's Fire & Ice Gala — 6 p.m. June 12 at the Mission Valley Elks Lodge; join the pickleball club for an evening of good food, conversation and love of the game. Proceeds will support the Polson pickleball courts. Email [email protected] for more info.  

St. Ignatius Fire Auxiliary Picnic — 11 a.m. June 13 at the Good Old Days Park; enjoy a silent auction at 11 a.m. and a live auction at noon, along with raffle drawings and door prizes. Concessions include a pig roast with all the fixings. Raffles include half beef, a whole hog and two gun raffles. 

Hello Summer Business Pulse Event – 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 18 at KwaTaqNuk Resort & Casino; Polson Chamber’s family-friendly event welcomes summer with food, music and networking opportunities.

Water Safety Instructor Certification Class — 3-7 p.m. June 19 and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 20-21, at Mission Valley Aquatics & Fitness; this class includes training, swimming techniques and water safety education. Register by calling Rayanne Crick at 406-883-4367 or email [email protected]. 

Fort Connah Rendezvous — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 20-21 at Fort Connah; visit the fort for a traditional bagpipe and Native drum welcome. This event includes black power demonstrations, historical reenactments, kids' activities, a traders row and guided tours. Visit www.facebook.com/fortconnah to learn more. 

Polson Rural Fire Membership Hamburger Feed — 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 20 at the Big Arm Fire Station; enjoy burgers, meet local volunteer firefighters and see some of the volunteer department’s new equipment and fire trucks during the free event. Donations accepted; call 406-890-8488 for information.

Vacation Bible School — 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 23-25 at Mission Valley United Methodist Church, 70715 Highway 93, St Ignatius; for more information, visit www.missionvalley-umc.org. 

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, 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

Polson City Commission — 7 p.m. June 15 at City Hall

St. Ignatius Town Council — 6 p.m., June 16 at City Hall 

St. Ignatius School Board — 7 p.m. June 16, school library

Charlo School Board — 8 p.m. June 16, high school

Flathead Lakers Annual Meeting — 5 p.m. June 17 at Finley Point Barn 

Ronan City Council — 6 p.m. June 24 at City Hall

Email event submissions to [email protected]