Mission Valley Events Roundup

Women 4 Wellness – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 21 at the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center at Salish Kootenai College in Pablo; annual event focuses on health education and disease prevention by offering free or low-cost health screenings and information designed specifically for women. Register at w4w.skc.edu/.

Bigfork Whitewater Festival — 12 p.m. May 22-24 in downtown Bigfork; This is the 51st annual festival with kayaking, raft races, paddleboard races, live music and local vendors. 

Ronan Memorial Day Procession — 12 p.m., May 25, on Main Street in Ronan; the Hardwick Post #112 of the American Legion is hosting a Memorial Day Procession from St. Luke Hospital to Main Street, ending at the Ronan Community Park.  

Self Defense Free Community Event & Training — 10 a.m. May 30 at Mission Ridge (Allards Stage Stop); Ten Snakes Krav Maga will be teaching this free course to the community. Stops are limited; please call 406-309-1988 to reserve a spot. 

Dance Your Paws Off Mission Valley Animal Shelter Fundraiser — 1 p.m. May 30 at the Polson Elks Lodge; the $25 per person event will include various dog/cat groomers, dog obedience trainers and veterinarian staff, along with Zumba dancing. The event includes a silent auction with proceeds going directly to the Mission Valley Animal Shelter. Tickets are available at the door or by calling 406-890-1405 or 406-242-9501 to secure them. 

A Day of Art – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 30 at Ninepipes Museum south of Ronan; featured artist Kira Fercho shows her vibrant paintings in the gift shop gallery while Ryder Parot plays the Native American flute. In addition, various local artists will be painting along the nature trail and around the museum, while That One Guy’s food truck offers sustenance.

Polson Farmer’s Market — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays in downtown Polson, Fridays from May to the second Friday in October; the market has over 50 vendors selling locally grown, crafted and baked goods. 

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 Program — 8-9:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Lake City Baptist Church, 113 Anchor Way, Suite #1, Polson; an anonymous 12-step program offers support for any addiction, difficult emotions, relationships, or for those overwhelmed with life issues. No fees or registration required. 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 City Council — 6 p.m., May 27, at City Hall

Polson City Commission — 7 p.m., June 1 at City Hall 

St. Ignatius Town Council — 6 p.m., June 2 at City Hall

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