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 Oct. 11 in Polson from 10 a.m. to noon at the Senior Citizens Center, and at the Ronan VFW from 1 to 3 p.m.

“Pinkalicious”

Mammogram Night

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, St. Joe’s is offering evening mammograms to those that are un-insured or under insured on Oct. 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. Call 883-8348 for more information or to make an appointment.

Community Dinner

First Presbyterian Church will be serving a community dinner on Oct. 12. Meat loaf is on the menu, dinner is held from 5 – 7 p.m. All are welcome.

Candidate Forum

A candidate forum will be held Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. at 407 Main Street in Ronan. The event is sponsored by Lake County Community Development Corporation and Montana Farmers Union. You are invited to join us for a fun and informational evening with your legislative candidates. The candidates will share their ideas and views on important topics for our community. We will be providing a locally made BBQ. Please RSVP to Lisa Bagaoisan if you will be attending. 406-676-5901 or frontdesk@ronan.net

Pachyderms Meet

The Lake County Pachyderm Club will meet on Friday, Oct. 12, at the Polson Rural Fire Station on Airport Road west of the bridge. A short business meeting will begin at noon followed by a presentation by Gil Mangels, founder and director of Polson’s Miracle of America Museum. Gil’s talk will focus on the “Educational Aspects and Opportunities of the Miracle of America Museum.” The museum is now in its thirtieth year and is known world-wide. This year visitors came from 49 different countries and all 50 States. Mr. Mangels is a third generation Polson area resident. Social time begins at 11:30 a.m.  Please bring a brown bag lunch.  Anyone interested in learning about this Polson landmark and institution is invited to attend. Questions? Call Penny Jarecki, 883-2248.

Community Barn Dance in Ronan

The Boys and Girls Club is hosting a Community Barn Dance from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center on Oct. 13. We will have a square dance caller, jazz band and spaghetti dinner. Bring your whole family – there is fun for everyone! Call Brenda Dennis at 883-0600 with any questions. There is no cover charge, but donations will be taken and all proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of our community. Hope to see you there!

Animal Rescue Homes Needed

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by Life Savers Animal Rescue continues to seek suitable homes for the remaining 12 cats that were part of a rescue from an abandonment/hoarding case.  The case originally involved 36 cats that were living in horrific conditions. All were rescued from the foreclosed home and staged in a Lake County building where they have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated and medicated by veterinarians. The cats are currently being cared for by volunteers with Life Savers Animal Rescue. There are 12 cats remaining in the County building and volunteers are fostering six others. Life Savers Animal Rescue is desperate to find placements for the 12 remaining cats before winter arrives. These cats would make excellent barn cats, as they are semi-social, which means that with the proper care, feeding and a little TLC they will be an excellent addition to any barn or home. We hope you will open your hearts and homes to these cats.  Please contact Linda at 883-5978 or Vicki at 883-2582, or go to our website at www.lsar.org to see pictures.

Community Potluck

The next Valley View potluck will be held Sunday, Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. at the Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road.  Also, the Valley View Women’s club is looking for new members.  The club will be meeting Thursday, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. Please call Kelly for details at 883-2910.

Lecture Offered

Part one of a three part lecture entitled “The Psychology of Politics” will be offered Monday, Oct. 15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the North Lake County Public Library. The first session will be on the subject “The Psychology of Thinking.” The event is free to the public. For more information, contact Gene at 261-1353.

Medicare Enrollment

Medicare Annual Open Enrollment is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.  Make an appointment during this limited time to make changes to your Part D Prescription Drug Plan or Medicare Advantage Plan. Also, if you get a letter regarding your coverage and you need help understanding it, don’t ignore it – call us.  If your plan is leaving the county you need to get a new plan in place for next year during open enrollment to avoid penalty fees.  Call the Area VI Agency on Aging at 1-800-266-4188 or 883-7284 for an appointment in your county.

Thyme for Herbs

Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. is the next gathering of the Thyme for Herbs Group at the North Lake County Public Library Meeting Room (Polson), 2 First Avenue East (use the east side door). The topic for the meeting is “Herbal Remedies You Need to Stay Well.” Many people are struggling with staying well.  We will help you understand the nutritional and medicinal value of herbs in maintaining your health.  Come hear a presentation and join in the discussion. Anyone interested is invited to join us. If you have questions please call Linda Peterson 319-2446.

Arlee CDC Meeting

For the month of October the Arlee Community Development Corporation has moved its meeting to Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. in the Arlee High School Business Lab.  The meeting is open to the public and we welcome all to attend.  Beginning in November the Arlee CDC meetings will be held the second Wednesday of each month.  For more information contact Kelley at 726-5550.

Candidate Forum

The Big Arm Association has invited the two candidates for Senate District 6, the two candidates for House District 11 and the two candidates for Lake County Commissioner to a forum in Big Arm. The forum will be held Thursday, Oct. 18 at the Big Arm Historic School. The historic school, on 7th Street, will be open from 6:30 p.m. and will start with an informal meet and greet over coffee. The forum will begin at 7 p.m. with Paul Maurer as moderator. Each candidate will have two minutes to introduce themselves and will be given time to answer questions generated from local residents. We anticipate the forum will be at least one hour. After the forum we will serve coffee and dessert. Please call if you need further information, 849-6628.

Board of Control Meets

The Flathead Joint Board of Control (FJBC) has changed their October meeting date.  They will be meeting Oct. 19, at 11 a.m. at the board office.

SKC Lecture Series

The SKC President’s Lecture Series continues on Friday, Oct. 19 at the Arlee/Charlo Theatre on the SKC Campus in Pablo. The lecture will be held from 12 noon to 1 p.m. The guest speaker will be Susan Devan Harness, M.A., who will be speaking on the subject of “American Indian Transracial Adoption, An Assault on Indigenous Cultures.”

Pumpkin Patch Bash

The Pumpkin Patch Bash will be held at the Polson High School Gymnasium from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31. This totally free carnival is designed for families with children 6th grade and under. There will be a free family dinner, games, candy and giveaways. Don’t miss this amazing annual event which is sponsored by New Life Christian Center. For more information please call 883-2447.