COMMUNITY CALENDAR
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27
WHAT: Nonviolent communication workshop
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Mission Valley UMC, top of Post Creek Hill OR on Oct. 24 at SKC
DETAILS: Free training in nonviolent communication for families, couples, teachers, work situations and law enforcement. Trainers are Patrick Marsolek and
Aimee Ryan.
CONTACT: Pre-register at 745-4259.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 28
WHAT: VFW Gold Star Day
WHEN: Noon
WHERE: Ronan City Park
DETAILS: VFW #5652 in Ronan is presenting a Gold Star Mother’s Day ceremony and luncheon to follow at Ronan VFW. Members will honor Gold Star Mothers who lost children in combat. All are welcome to attend.
CONTACT: Dale at 676-5652.
MONDAY, SEPT. 29
WHAT: Dog trainer training
WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m., Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
WHERE: Mission Valley Animal Shelter
DETAILS: Instructor will train dog trainers and owners to work with some of our dogs to help make them more adoptable. Covers leash walking, sit, wait, watch me, confidence building and more. Must commit to 8 weeks working with the dogs on your own schedule.
CONTACT: 883-5312.
TUESDAY, OCT. 7
WHAT: DAR meeting
WHEN: 1 p.m.
WHERE: United Methodist Church, Hwy. 93 top of the hill, north of St. Ignatius
DETAILS: DAR State Officer Joann Piazzola will speak about the history of the American flag top members of the Kuilix chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Italian-style buffet lunch will be served at noon. Prospective members are welcome.
CONTACT: Bonnie Huber at 745-3118.
MONDAY, OCT. 13
WHAT: Dry Meat Social
WHEN: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: The People’s Center in Pablo
DETAILS: Hunters are invited to bring their game to slice and dry the meat on the outside rack The public is invited to participate, learn and share. Lunch will be available for participants.
CONTACT: Marie at 675-0160.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 30
WHAT: Blood drive
WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 409 Fourth Ave. E, Polson
CONTACT: redcrossblood.org or call (1-800) 733-2767.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1
WHAT: Blood drive
WHEN: 1:30 to 5:15 p.m.
WHERE: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Franklin Street and Fourth Ave. E, Ronan
CONTACT: redcrossblood.org or (1-800) 733-2767.
SUNDAY, OCT. 5
WHAT: Accordion players jam
WHEN: 2 to 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Polson Elks Club
DETAILS: The Northwest Montana Accordion Association will hold a music jam.
TUESDAY, OCT. 7
WHAT: Mission Mountain Quilt Guild meeting
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Terrace Lake Community Church, 35663 Terrace Lake Rd., Ronan.
DETAILS: Please bring ten 1 3/4” x 18” fall colored strips of fabric for an exchange. A pattern will be handed out for you to make a table topper with them. Please bring your show & tell items, and be working on your “Crayola Challenge” project. The Thursday Quilter’s are in charge of refreshments. Everyone’s welcome - see you there.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8
WHAT: Marines to meet
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Driftwood Family Restaurant in Polson
DETAILS: The Marine Corps League meets every second Wednesday of each month.
CONTACT: John Miller at (406) 890-0964 or go to: usmcfox21@gmail.com.
SATURDAY OCT. 11
WHAT: Church Apple Festival
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson
DETAILS: Church to host apple festival, sidewalk sale, craft fair. Bring your treasures to sell. There will also be craft sale indoors in the church basement. Vendors are wanted
CONTACT: Ed at (406) 883-2109 or Caryl at (406) 883-2371.
MONDAY, OCT. 13
WHAT: Polson School Board meeting
WHEN: 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: District Office, 111 4th Ave. E.