Mission Valley Events Roundup

Community Paint Days — 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 29 and May 30 at Evolve Fitness, 229 Main St. SW, Ronan; people of all ages and skill levels are invited paint the mural designed by Aspen and Cameron Decker as part of the Spring Creek Mural Program. Paint and brushes are supplied; bring a chair or step stool if you have one.

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. Spots are limited; call 406-309-1988. 

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

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. Visit www.ninepipesmuseum.org.

Pirate Bay Scramble — 11 a.m., May 31 at the Polson Bay Golf Course; the second annual golf scramble is hosted by Glacier Bank to support all Polson High School activities. Registration is at 9:30 a.m. Visit https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/12424958355691292188 to learn more. 

Lake County Republican Women’s Meeting – Social time at 11:30 a.m. and speaker at noon June 1 at the Polson Rural Fire Station, 25 Regatta Road; guest speaker Tyler Irwin, a race car driver and strategic project manager for Providence Health and Services, will discuss creating a future where children and future generations can thrive. Contact [email protected] or 406-830-1140 for info.

Science on Tap: Innovative Phosphorus Fertilization to Improve Plant Growth and Protect Water Quality – 6 p.m. June 3 at Bunker’s Restaurant at Polson Bay Golf Course; scientist Ed Gannon will discuss the hazards of production and use of traditional phosphate fertilizer and how these products are a significant contributor to aquatic eutrophication in Montana surface waters and beyond. He’ll also introduce PhoSul, an award-winning alternative (2024 winner of the Green Chemistry Challenge Award) that protects water quality while paving the way for a more sustainable and secure agricultural future. His presentation is hosted by the Flathead Lakers. Call 406-883-1346 for details on the series.

Beavers and Their Impacts on Fish – 7 p.m. June 4 in the Polson Library Meeting Room; Niall Clancy, director of the Fisheries Lab at Salish Kootenai College, offers Mission Mountain Audubon's latest community program.

Big Arm Association Spring Pancake Breakfast – 8:30-11 a.m. June 6 at the historic Big Arm School; enjoy pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Monetary donations are gratefully accepted. For more information contact secretary Nancy Foster at 406- 849-5064.

"The Schoolhouse Blizzard" — 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, June 5-14, 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. 

Lady Pirate Volleyball Camp — 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 8-10 at Linderman Gym; the Polson High School Volleyball camp is $60 for grades 3rd-8th. For info contact Lizzy Cox, 406-531-4619 or [email protected]. to sign up. 

Let's Make Art — 10 a.m. June 8-13 in Polson parks; the event includes painting 6 murals, artist demonstrations, live music and more. Visit https://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. 

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. 

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.  

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

Polson Government Review — 12 p.m., June 4 at City Hall 

Ronan Government Review — 5:30 p.m., June 1 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

Ronan City Council — 6 p.m., June 10, at City Hall 

Ronan School Board — 7 p.m., June 8 at K. William Harvey Elementary Multi-Purpose Room

Polson School Board — 5:30 p.m., June 8 at the school district office 

Arlee School Board — 6:30 p.m., June 9, high school library

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

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

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