Holiday Happenings in the Mission Valley
The Port Polson Players’ production of the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning classic, “The Diary of Anne Frank,” continues at Polson’s Theatre on the Lake. Curtain time is 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 11. For tickets, call 406-883-9212 or visit portpolsonplayers.com.
Ronan’s Parade of Lights begins at 6 p.m. Dec. 9 behind St. Luke Hospital, winds down Main Street, and returns via Round Butte Rd., delivering Santa just in time for opening night of Lights Under the Big Sky at the fairgrounds. The festival is open 5-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Dec. 19, and offers a Kids’ Zone, Christmas Market with local art and crafts, live music in the community center and visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Head to bigskylights.org for details.
The Mission Valley 4-H Holiday Bazaar fills the St. Ignatius High School Gym with crafts, baked goods, and gift items, including jewelry, clothing and candles from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 11.
Author Heather Vines signs her book, "Switched," from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 10 at the North Lake County Library in Polson. Refreshments will be served.
The Lake Funeral Home is hosting a Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony at 2 p.m. Dec. 11 for those who have lost family members and friends. All are welcome. For more information, call 406-883-2808.
The Mission Valley Nazarene Churches are hosting a free community Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec 16, at the Pablo Elementary School gymnasium. Performers include the Kenny James Miller Band, the West Shore Church Music Group and the Naz worship teams.
Mission Valley Choral Society is performing two free Christmas concerts: 2 p.m. Dec. 17 at the St. Ignatius Mission and 1 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. The choir, under the direction of Chris Bumgarner, sings Vivaldi’s Gloria and a selection of traditional carols. Call 406-871-2798 for details.
Organizers say it’s not too early to prepare for another frigid dip in Flathead Lake. The 25th annual meeting of the Polson Polar Plungers convenes at Riverside Park at 1 p.m. on New Year’s Day. Proper bathing attire is required (i.e. swim suits and water shoes).