Mission Valley Events Roundup

Women’s health presentation — 9:30-10:10 a.m. Oct. 1 at Mission Fitness, 805 7th St. E., Polson; learn about women’s health with this week's topic of maintaining and growing bone, ligament and tendon strength through exercise, diet and recovery. Held at Mission Fitness, presented by Brenna McGuinness. 

Toddler Time — 10 a.m. Oct. 1 at the North Lake County Public Library; join librarian Jenn for active story reading, singing and dancing for two- to three-year-old active toddlers. 

CSKT Public Health “Road Shows” — 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 5 at Pablo IGA; and at 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the Tribal Complex Council Chambers; Get heart health screenings- liquid panels, blood pressure and waist circumference. Receive STI screenings and adult immunizations (registered TH patients only). 

Sandpiper Art Gallery and Gifts open studio art  — 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 6 at 306 Main St. Polson; Artists join together to create and discuss every Tuesday. Bring your own artwork.  

Polson Bay Open Mic Night — 6-8 p.m. Oct. 6 at The Durham Kitchen and Cocktails, 49494 U.S. Hwy 93, Polson; Hosted by Richard Barret and Zane Luc Tohme join open mic night whether it’s comedy, music or poetry. Join the Durham every Tuesday night at 6 p.m. 

Harvest Festival at St. Ignatius — 3:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at 240 Mountain View Dr., St. Ignatius Fitness Center; the Harvest Festival is a community-centered, family-friendly event that will include health education, dry meat, games and more. 

Climate Cafe Polson: Potluck and conversation – 5:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Flathead Lakers office, 110 Main St., Suite B, in Polson; Mike Durglo, climate change coordinator for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT), will share information about CSKT’s recent climate change efforts and projects. Participants are encouraged to bring a friend and a dish to share. For more information, visit www.flatheadlakers.org/upcoming-events.

Farmers Markets — Polson: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays through the second Friday in October on Third Avenue; 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 Park Pavilion. 

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 City Baptist Church, 219 1st Street East in Polson; the 12-step recovery offers support for addiction and other life 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

Polson City Commission — 6 p.m. Oct. 5, City Hall 

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

Lake County Transportation Advisory Committee —11 a.m. Oct. 7 at Western Montana Transit, 63488 Hwy. 93, Ronan.