COMMUNITY CALENDAR Through Nov. 19
THURSDAY, NOV. 13
WHAT: Birds of winter talk
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Polson Library
DETAILS: Jim Rogers will present the “Winter Birds of the Mission Valley” at the next Mission Mountain Audubon program.
WHAT: Steam boating on Flathead Lake
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Miracle of America museum
DETAILS: The Miracle of America Museum hosts a monthly free program t the second Thursday of each month at in Polson.
Everyone is welcome for the showing of the documentary film “Smoke on the Waters,” a movie about the early days of steam boating on Flathead Lake.
CONTACT: Gil at (406) 883-6264.
WHAT: Linderman Book Fair
WHEN : 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Linderman Elementary School
DETAILS: The book fair is a fundraiser for the library to purchase more books plus it is a great opportunity for parents to do a little Christmas shopping and for kids to pick up some of the newest books on the market in children’s literature.
WHAT: Arlee developmental screening
WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Arlee Headstart
DETAILS: A free Developmental and Preschool Screening Clinic for children ages 0-5 years of age.
Call to schedule an appointment. The screening will include gross motor, fine motor, language concepts, communication skills, communication concepts, hearing and vision screening.
CONTACT: (406) 726-3273
WHAT: St. Ignatius development screening
WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m.
WHERE: St. Ignatius Elementary School
DETAILS: A free Developmental and Preschool Screening Clinic for children ages 0-5 years of age.
Call to schedule an appointment. The screening will include gross motor, fine motor, language concepts, communication skills, communication concepts, hearing and vision screening.
CONTACT: (406) 745-3811 ext. 302.
FRIDAY, NOV. 14
WHAT: Pachyderm meeting
WHEN: 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Polson Rural Fire Hall on Regatta Road near the fairgrounds DETAILS: Polson Mayor Heather Knutson will speak about What’s New in the City of Polson. A Polson native, Heather holds a degree in business marketing, served as an account manager for a Billings advertising firm before moving back to Polson, and began working in the family business. She is now General Manager of Country Foods.
CONTACT: Penny Jarecki, 883-2248
WHAT: Friendship Table Dinner
WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.
MONDAY, NOV. 17
WHAT: Ronan library turns 100
WHEN: All Day
WHERE: Ronan Library on Main Street.
DETAILS: Celebrating its centennial this November, patrons can pick up a free bookmark.
TUESDAY, NOV. 18
WHAT: Ronan library continues celebration
WHEN: Ronan Library is celebrating its centennial this November with a create a building banner craft.
CONTACT: (406) 676-3682
WHAT: Health forum
WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHERE: Lake County Public Health, 802 Main Street in Polson
DETAILS: The breakfast forum will bring legislators, health organizations, advocates and officials from the local and state level together to learn about, and discuss, the many issues impacting the health and well-being of our families.
DETAILS: (406) 883-7347 or www.lakecountypublichealth.org
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19
WHAT: Ronan library birthday bash
WHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
RONAN — Ronan Library is celebrating its centennial this November with a Birthday Bash. Costumes are encouraged. There will be food and music.
CONTACT: (406) 676-3682.
THURSDAY, NOV. 20
WHAT: AARP Driver Safety Class
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Mission Valley Senior Center in Ronan
RESERVATION: (406) 676-2371
WHAT: Status of women talk
WHEN: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Lake County Community Development building, 407 Main Street
DETAILS: The Businesswomen’s Network, the Mission Valley sub-network, hosts Jen Euell, program director for Women’s Foundation of Montana on the “Economic Status of Women in Montana and Equal Pay Task Force.”
Kim Field of French and Grainey will sponsor lunch.