Mission Valley Events Roundup

Polson Friends of the Library Book Sale — Nov. 20-21 at the North Lake County Public Library; the used book sale will take place on Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. A special combined event will also be held on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 5-7 p.m., where the Friends of the Library will help book lovers shop the sale in advance and collect donations for Polson’s Loaves and Fish Pantry. 

Thanksgiving Community Dinner — 12-2 p.m. Nov. 26 at the St. Ignatius Senior Center; enjoy a free Thanksgiving meal of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, rolls and dessert. There will also be drive-by meals. 

Winter Market Ronan — 12-3 p.m. Nov. 1-Dec. 20 at the Ronan Boys and Girls Club; find locally produced farm goods, eggs, cheese, artisan baked goods, holiday treats and more at the winter market in Ronan. 

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].

Flathead Life Recovery 12 Step Meetings — 8-9:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Lake City Baptist Church, 219 1st St. E., Polson; the 12-step recovery offers support for addiction and related 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. on Saturdays. Learn more at www.mtmusic.org.

Upcoming Public Meetings

Lake County Commissioner community forum — 6-8 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Lake County Community Center in Ronan to address residents’ continuing 2026 property tax bills

St. Ignatius School Board — 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the school library 

Charlo School Board — 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the high school

Polson City Commission — 6 p.m. Nov. 16, City Hall 

St. Ignatius Town Council — 6 p.m. Nov. 17, City Hall