Mission Valley Events Roundup

Polson Chamber Community Awards Banquet: Superheroes – 5:30 p.m. March 7 at the Elks Lodge in Polson; the annual event celebrates “the superheroes who make our community thrive.” Dinner and music are also on tap. Visit polsonchamber.com for details.

Climate Conversation Potluck – 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 11 at the Flathead Lakers Office on the west side of the Salish Building in Polson; a welcoming evening brings together food, connection, and focused conversation about climate issues on the second Wednesday of each month. This installment will explore native trout and climate change, with special guest Craig Barfoot, fisheries biologist with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Admission is free; bring a dish to share.

Book Talk with Chris La Tray – 1-3 p.m. March 14 at Ninepipes Museum, south of Ronan; the former Montana Poet Laureate presents his book, Becoming Little Shell, A Landless Indian’s Journey Home. La Tray will read from his book and talk about his remarkable journey through history, cultural justice and self-discovery. A Q &A follows, with refreshments in the gift shop gallery.  Due to limited seating, this free event is RSVP only. Call 406-644-3435 or email [email protected].

Screening of “Water Keepers” – 6 p.m. March 18 at Ninepipes Lodge, south of Ronan; the next installment of the Conservation Speaker Series features a screening of the short documentary about the water technicians whose fieldwork led to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Water Compact, plus a hydrology panel featuring Seth Makepeace, George McLeod and Casey Ryan. Admission is free.

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., March 11, City Hall 

Ronan School Board – 7 p.m., March 9 at the K. William Harvey Elementary Multi-Purpose room

Polson School Board – 5:30 p.m., March 9 at the school district's office 

Arlee School Board – 6:30 p.m., March 10 at the school library 

Lake County Board of Adjustment – 3:30 p.m. March 11 in the large conference room (Rm. 316) of the Lake County Courthouse

Lake County Planning Board – 7 p.m., March 11 in the large conference room (Rm. 316) of the Lake County Courthouse

City County Planning Board – 6 p.m., March 10 at the Polson City Hall Council Chambers 

Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority Board Meeting – 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 11 online; to see the agenda and join the meeting virtually, visit https://www.bigskyrailmt.gov/upcoming-meetings.

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