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AWANA

TRUTH SEEKERS

The AWANA Truth Seekers meets at the the St. Ignatius Missionary Alliance Church every Wednesdayfrom 4:00-5:15 p.m. The church is located on third avenue, three blocks north of the school, on the corner down from the blue water tower. Truth Seekers is an AWANA based Christian Bible program meant for students K-6, but adults are welcome to attend with their children. There will be singing, Bible teaching, stories, games and snacks.

VETERANS TO BE HONORED

Students at Glacier View School, 36332 Mud Creek Lane, have prepared a short program honoring veterans and it will be followed by a delicious and free hot meal. Students want to thank you for your service and remind you that they have not forgotten you or your sacrifices for our freedom. Veterans are welcome to bring family and friends to this celebration program at lunch at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9.

PACHYDERM CLUB MEETING

Lake County Pachyderms will host Tom McDonald, manager of Fish, Wildlife, Recreation, and Conservation Department for the Salish & Kootenai Tribe on Friday, November 10. He will be giving an update on the efforts in trying to control the Mussel infestation in Montana lakes. The business meeting starts at noon and adjourns at 1:00 p.m. at the Polson Rural Fire Department. Everyone wishing to learn more about this very important issue is cordially invited to attend.

MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY

The Marine Corps 242nd Birthday Celebration with Silent Auction will be held on Friday, November 10 at the Polson VFW Post upstairs. Proceeds from the Silent Auction will go to the Hellroaring Detachment Scholarship Program. The evening will begin with a no-host Social Hour at 6pm, Cake Cutting Ceremony at 6:30 p.m., introductions at 6:45 p.m. and Dinner at 7 p.m. This event is opened to families and the public.

The Award Ceremony and results of the Silent Auction will start at 8 p.m.

This year’s dinner menu features a buffet style consisting of prime rib and stuffed pork chop with all the trimmings.

The event is open seating. Reservation seating is available for tables of eight (8).

Please RSVP by Saturday November 3 if you wish to eat dinner. For more information, please contact John Miller at 406-890-0964.

Hellroaring Detachment 1041 is also taking nominations for Lake County Citizen of the Year. For more info or a nomination form, contact John Miller.

VETERANS DAY FREE ADMISSION

In honor of Veterans Day (previously known as Armistice Day), veterans will receive free admission to the Miracle of America Museum from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. For more information, call 883-6804 or 270-7895.

RONAN SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Ronan School District No. 30 board will meet in the high school library, on Monday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. If you have any questions, call 406-676-3390 ext. 7200 or 406-676-3390 or email: camille.delaurenti@ ronank12.edu.

VALLEY VIEW POTLUCK

Come join us for our monthly potlucks. Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road, social time 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:00 p.m. Bring your favorite potluck dish to share and come enjoy good company and good food. Schedule: Sundays, November 13, December 11, January 8, February 12, March 12, April 9 and May 21. For rental of our community hall call Kelly Bailey 883-2910. All proceeds benefit the Valley View Clubhouse.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING FOR TECHNOLOGY CLASS

Shopping for technology for the holidays? North Lake County Public Library will host a free class on Tuesday, November 14 at 2 p.m. in the library meeting room. Specialist Heather Miles will present a session called Holiday Shopping for Technology. The class will offer information about what technology devices best fit your needs and the needs of those on your gift list.

Registration is required. Refreshments will be served.

North Lake County Public Library is located at #2 First Ave. E. in Polson. For more information or to sign up, please stop by the circulation desk or call the library at 406-883-8225.

FALL WELLNESS CONFERENCE

The Fall Wellness Conference will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Transportation and childcare are available. Call 406-745-3525 X 5028 for more information.

BIG ARM COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER

The Big Arm Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be Saturday, Nov. 18 from noon until 2 p.m. at the Big Arm Fire Hall. All are welcome at the free event but donations of canned goods for the Polson Food Bank will be taken. The event is sponsored by the West Shore Community Church. For more information, call Lee or Sonya at 406-849-5522.

RONAN COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER

The 13th Annual Ronan Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be on November 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center. Each year, the celebration draws several hundred residents, coming to share conversation, homemade pie and the chance to recognize the good that has come into their lives. Dinner is free but volunteers and cooks are needed. Volunteers are needed to help serve, cook, and clean up. Turkeys, pies, and rolls, are also needed. Call Brandy Chisholm at 250-8808 to donate food and Ronan Chamber at 676-8300 to volunteer some time. Everyone is welcome to attend and the dinner is free. Donations will be gladly accepted at the door or sent to Ronan Community Volunteers, PO Box 254 Ronan, MT 59864.

ST. IGNATIUS COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER

The free St. Ignatius Thanksgiving Community Dinner will be served on Thursday, Nov. 23. A full homemade dinner with turkey, ham and all the trimmings will be served from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the St. Ignatius Middle School commons area. There will be signs in town to show directions. Everyone is welcome to share the bounty and enjoy eating with our friends, neighbors, and community. The event is hosted by St. Ignatius Christian Missionary Alliance Church. Any information needed, please contact Pastor Jury at 360-0563 or Kimimi Ashley at 273-8203.

YOUR LIFE MATTERS Your Life Matters Project will be holding our annual election of board members on Monday, November 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the “Cottonwood” board room at St. Luke’s Hospital. We invite anyone interested in running as a board member to attend this meeting. YLM Project is a Non Profit Group of community members and are here to get the word out about suicide prevention and awareness.

VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR BOARDS

Lake County currently seeks volunteers to serve on the following boards: Lake County Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Planning & Zoning Commission, and City County Planning Board. Appointments begin on January 1, 2018. For more detail on the scope, needs and schedule of each board or for an application, please contact Lake County Planning Dept or visit www.lakemt.gov/planning . Please submit a letter of interest with application on or before Dec. 6, 2017. Lake County Planning may be contacted at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, phone (406) 883-7235, fax (406) 883-7205, or email planning@lakemt.gov .