Community calendar
Veterans Claim Assistance
Ms. Roxanne Blanche, Service Officer for the Montana Veterans Affairs Division in Missoula, will be available to veterans and their dependents that have questions or need to file a claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs on the second Thursday of every month. Ms. Blanche will be in Polson on Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Senior Citizens Center, and in Ronan on Dec. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Ronan VFW. For more information call (406) 542-2501.
Masumola Club Meets
The Masumola Club meeting will be held Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Clubhouse. The social gathering begins at 5:45 p.m., potluck at 6:30 and program at 7. The clubhouse is located on Masumola Road. Turn onto Rocky Point off of US Highway 93 and after the 3-mile marker turn right onto Masumola Road. The clubhouse is ? mile on the right. Anyone in the community of Polson and the surrounding area is invited to attend this meeting as a guest. The only requirement for new guests is to bring your own utensils and a dish to pass if you wish. For information contact Irene Marchello at (406) 883-6184.
Friendship Table Dinner
A free December Friendship Table Dinner will be held at Polson Presbyterian Church on Dec. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. This month’s dinner is a true Christmas season feast with ham, green beans, cranberry relish, applesauce, dinner rolls, Christmas cookies and beverages. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us! This dinner is free and open to all.
Christmas Sing
Please join us at the Ronan Christian Church Dec. 16 for the Christmas sing. Our address is 121 Third Avenue S.W. Ronan, MT (across from the Post Office). Starting at 6:30 p.m. there will be an hour of heartfelt singing of Christmas songs and solos. At 7:30 p.m. we will move downstairs for a potluck dinner, so bring your favorite potluck dish. We hope you can come to enjoy fellowship with good friends and neighbors. All are welcome.
District Meetings
The Public is welcome to attend any of the scheduled meetings/events for Polson School District #23. Upcoming meetings: Dec. 18 Policy Committee Meeting, 3:45-5 p.m. at Polson Schools District Office; Dec. 19 Facilities Committee Meeting, 1-2 p.m. at Polson Schools District Office. Agendas will be available 48 hours in advance prior to meetings at www.polson.k12.mt.us or at the Polson Schools District Office, 111 4th Ave. E., 406-883-6355 ext. 606. All meetings are subject to change.
Community Dance
The next dance will be our holiday dance at the Elks in Polson on Dec. 19. Tunes by Ken’s Country Combo with requests accepted. We are suggesting that everyone wear red to shine for the party. Treats are welcome, and, as always, a wonderful time is had by all from 7 to 10 p.m. See you there!
Technology Training
Are you giving or receiving a new electronic device for the holidays? North Lake County Public Library in Polson can help you learn to use it! The library offers free technology training tailored to your needs. Call or stop by the circulation desk for a schedule of classes or make an appointment for a one-on-one tutorial with the library’s in-house trainer. This service is available Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Anyone needing help using a tablet, e-reader, MP3 player, or other device is encouraged to contact the library, along with those wishing to improve their computer skills or learn a new application. Call 406-883-8225 or visit the library at #2 First Avenue East in Polson.