COMMUNITY CALENDAR Through Oct. 22
THURSDAY. OCT. 16
WHAT: Course on Martin Luther’s life
WHEN: 7 p.m., Oct. 9, 16, 23
WHERE: Faith Lutheran Church
DETAILS: Pastor Seth Nelson of Faith Lutheran Church will offer a free, three-week course entitled “Martin Luther and his Legacy.” The course will cover the history of Martin Luther’s life and work and the reformation movement, which he started. CONTACT: (406) 676-2721.
FRIDAY, OCT. 17
WHAT: Grange candidates forum
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Ronan’s Rocky Mountain Museum on Round Butte Road
DETAILS: The Round Butte Grange invited political candidates to speak. Submit questions by Oct. 15 to: renter@centurytel.net or 35451 Minesinger Trail, Polson. Questions will also be accepted at the door before 6:30 p.m.
WHAT: Community connection
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Public Health Department’s conference room at 802 Main Street, Polson
DETAILS: Parents as Teachers is sponsoring an event open to parents The lunchtime event features making healthy Halloween treats and fun ideas for the holiday. Information about the PAT program and lunch will be provided. A Ninja smoothie maker is the door prize and donated baby and toddler clothes are there to take home.
CONTACT: (406) 883-7209.
SUNDAY OCT. 19
WHAT: Native American Film Series: Dakota 38
WHEN: 1 p.m.
WHERE: Entertainer Cinema, Ronan
DETAILS: Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Dakota 38 showcases a group of riders who re-trace the 330-mile route from Lower Brule, SD to Mankato, MN on the anniversary of the largest mass execution in U.S. history.
MONDAY, OCT. 20
WHAT: Blood drive
WHEN: 2 to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Ronan Sacred Heart Parish, 35933 Round Butte Road
DETAILS: The Women’s Club sponsors the blood drive.
CONTACT/APPOINTMENT: (406) 543-6695.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22
WHAT: Flu shots available in Ronan
WHEN: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Ronan Senior Center
DETAILS: The cost is $25. Seniors must bring Medicare Part B coverage cards to pay for shots. Flu shots are also available at the walk-in immunization clinic from 1 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday at the Lake County Public Health Department, 802 Main Street in Polson.
CONTACT: (406) 883-7288
THURSDAY. OCT. 23
WHAT: Driver safety class
WHEN: 1 to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Yellow Bay Club, Mile Marker 18 on Highway 35
DETAILS: NW Montana AARP’s Driver Safety Course
CONTACT/RESERVATION: (406) 982-3064
WHAT: Course on Martin Luther’s life
WHEN: 7 p.m., Oct. 9, 16, 23
WHERE: Faith Lutheran Church
DETAILS: Pastor Seth Nelson of Faith Lutheran Church will offer a free, three-week course entitled “Martin Luther and his Legacy.” The course will cover the history of Martin Luther’s life and work and the reformation movement, which he started. CONTACT: (406) 676-2721.
WHAT: Charlo flu shots
WHEN: 1 to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Charlo Senior Center
DETAILS: The Lake County Public Health Department will offer flu shots. The cost is $25. Seniors should bring their Medicare Part B coverage cards to pay for the shot.
WHAT: Fraud seminar
WHEN: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: KwaTaqNuk motel-casino
DETAILS: Lake County residents have been scammed by fraudulent organizations promising quick-fix solutions. The Finance Program in the Salish and Kootenai Housing Authority is partnering with state and federal agencies to educate residents on how to detect and deal with fraud and scams. Seating is limited
FRIDAY OCT. 24
WHAT: Becky Cooper Benefit
WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Polson VFW
DETAILS: Benefit Dinner and silent auction for Becky Cooper who is a two-time cancer victim.
CONTACT: 270-1965
SUNDAY OCT. 25
WHAT: Native American Film Series: Winter in the Blood
WHEN: 1 p.m.
WHERE: Entertainer Cinema, Ronan
DETAILS: Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Winter in the Blood is a tale of a modern-day man’s vision quest, who ultimately recovers his true identity.
WHAT: Ronan Community BBQ
WHEN: 2 to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Ronan City Park
DETAILS: Sponsored by Friends and supporters of the Park Project.
Features live music, food. Bring chairs and blankets.
THURSDAY. OCT. 30
WHAT: Ronan Middle School play
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Ronan PAC
DETAILS: The RMS Drama Department presents a Halloween mystery spoof titled “Drac’s Back!” General admission tickets only will be sold at the door the evening of the play.
WHAT: Community Harvest dinner
WHEN: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Fellowship Baptist Church at 2 7th Ave East, in Polson
DETAILS: Serving chicken, potatoes, salads and dessert. This is the last community dinner this year. Dinners resume on Jan. 22.
SATURDAY, NOV. 8
WHAT: Valley View Women’s Club 90th anniversary celebration
WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m.
WHERE: Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road.
DETAILS: The Valley View Women’s Club will celebrate its 90th Anniversary and 75 years of the Valley View Clubhouse. Refreshments will be provided. Admission is free and open for all. Donations welcome.
CONTACT: Kelly 883-2910 or Donna 883-5529