Mission Valley Events Roundup

First Saturday – 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 5 at Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana, south of Ronan; visit with former coach and local author Gale Decker about his book, “The Reservation Tornados,” explore artisan creations and listen to music by traditional flutist and hoop dancer Ryder Parot and acoustic tunes by the Late Bloomers.

Dancin’ Dougie Hall — 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at the St. Ignatius Community Center; come meet and hear from Dougie Hall, a professional saddle bronc rider, motivational speaker and actor from the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. 

Dayton Daze – 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sept. 12 in downtown Dayton; festivities include an archery tournament, bazaar, craft fair and live music. A parade, hosted by the Chief Cliff Fire Department, begins at 2 p.m., followed by a community BBQ and silent auction. Call 406-360-8597.

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

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, 113 Anchor Way, Suite #1, Polson; the 12-step recovery offers support for addiction and 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. Saturdays. Learn more at www.mtmusic.org.

Upcoming Public Meetings

Arlee School Board — 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8, high school library 

Ronan City Council — 6 p.m. Sept. 9 at City Hall 

Polson City Commission — 6 p.m. Sept. 7 at City Hall 

Lake County Board of Adjustment — 3:30 p.m. Sept. 9 in Room 316 of the Lake County Courthouse.

Lake County Planning Board — 7 p.m. Sept. 9 in Room 316 of the Lake County Courthouse. 

Lake County Conservation District board meeting — 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the district office, 64352 Hwy. 93, Ronan. 

Be Septic Savvy by Lake County Conservation District — 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Flathead Lakers’ Office, 110 Main St., Suite B, Polson.