COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Through Dec. 9
FRIDAY. DEC. 5
WHAT: Christ Birth Celebration
WHEN: 2 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: LDS Church, 1104 Fourth Ave. East, Polson
DETAILS: Free admission, 200 nativity exhibits, musical performances starting at 6 p.m., Christmas message featuring the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
CONTACT: 249-0837
WHAT: Parade Of Lights
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: Polson Main Street
DETAILS: Sponsored by the Lake County Leader: See the arrival of Santa on his special golf cart. Come see all the beautiful decorations and enjoy the Art Walk at the local downtown businesses that will stay open late for the festivities.
CONTACT: 883-4343
WHAT: Christmas Carnival
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: St. Ignatius Community Center
DETAILS: The St. Ignatius Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Carnival will feature fun events, games, prizes and Santa.
CONTACT: 745-3423
SATURDAY, DEC. 6
WHAT: 4-H Christmas Bazaar
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Ronan Community Center, 300 3rd Ave NW
SUNDAY, DEC. 7
PEARL HARBOR DAY
WHAT: Christmas Concert
WHEN: 2 p.m.
WHERE: 301 4th Ave. E., Polson Presbyterian Church
DETAILS: The Choir and Hand Bell Choir will present a free Christmas Concert. All are welcome.
WHAT: Accordionists jam
WHEN: 2 to 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Polson Elks Club
DETAILS: The Northwest Montana Accordion Association will hold a jam session.
WHAT: Candle lighting
WHEN: 2 p.m.
WHERE: St. Joseph Medical Center, 6 Thirteenth Ave. E.
DETAILS: Lake Funeral Home, (formerly Grogan Funeral Home), will host a candle lighting memorial ceremony for lost loved ones. A candle will be given to all attendees.
TUESDAY. DEC. 9
WHAT: Adult basketball
WHEN: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Ronan’s K. William Harvey Elementary School
DETAILS: Open gym Dec. 9, 11, 16, 18. Play a community game of basketball. No one under the age of 18 admitted.
CONTACT: Francy Moll at 676-3390 ext 7728 or francy.moll@ronank12.edu
WHAT: Local author book reading
WHERE: Polson’s North Lake County Public Library, No. 2 First Ave. E.
DETAILS: Bigfork author Leslie Budewitz will present a free book reading in the library meeting room. Refreshments will be served.
CONTACT: 406-883-8225.
THURSDAY. DEC. 11
WHAT: Adult basketball
WHEN: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Ronan’s K. William Harvey Elementary School
DETAILS: Open gym Dec. 11, 16, 18. Play a community game of basketball. No one under the age of 18 admitted.
CONTACT: Francy Moll at 676-3390 ext 7728 or francy.moll@ronank12.edu
WHAT: Audubon presentation
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Polson Library
DETAILS: The Population Decline of Long-eared Owls in Western Montana by Denver Holt will be the next Mission Mountain Audubon program. Meeting Room. Everyone is welcome.
FRIDAY, DEC. 12
WHAT: Christmas Concerts
WHEN: 1st Grade at 9 a.m.
4th Grade at 10:30 a.m.
2nd Grade at 12:30 p.m.
3rd Grade at 2 p.m.
WHERE: Ronan’s K. William Harvey Elementary School students will sing at the Performance Arts Center at Ronan High School.
WHAT: Free community dinner
WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Polson Presbyterian Church across from the Linderman School
DETAILS: The December Friendship Table Dinner.
SUNDAY, DEC. 14
WHAT: Christmas concert
WHEN: 3 p.m.
WHERE: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 409 4th Ave E in Polson
DETAILS: The Mission Valley Choral Society will present its free annual Christmas Concert joined by the Flathead Flute Choir and a brass ensemble. Everyone is welcome
MONDAY, DEC. 15
WHAT:
WHEN: 4 p.m.
WHERE: Linderman School Library.
TUESDAY, DEC. 16
WHAT: Adult basketball
WHEN: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Ronan’s K. William Harvey Elementary School
DETAILS: Open gym Dec. 18. Play a community game of basketball. No one under the age of 18 admitted.
CONTACT: Francy Moll at 676-3390 ext 7728 or francy.moll@ronank12.edu
THURSDAY, DEC. 18
WHAT: Adult basketball
WHEN: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Ronan’s K. William Harvey Elementary School
DETAILS: Play a community game of basketball. No one under the age of 18 admitted.
CONTACT: Francy Moll at 676-3390 ext 7728 or francy.moll@ronank12.edu
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