Mission Valley Calendar

Big Arm Association Breakfast – 8:30-11 a.m. Sept. 2 at the Big Arm School; the kitchen crew is whipping up a breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee and juice. There is no charge for the meal, but monetary donations help maintain the historic schoolhouse. Email thebigarmassociation@gmail.com or call 406-849-5064 for details.

First Saturday – 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Ninepiples Museum south of Ronan; featured artists include mosaic artist Ariel Bleth; educator Shannon DePoe, with son Ryder; traditional native arts teachers Cameron and Aspen Decker, who will give a presentation at 1 p.m.; and porcelain painters Janice Snook and Megan Snook. Visit www.ninepipesmuseum.org or call 406-644-3435.

“The Three Musketeers” – 5 p.m. Sept. 2 at Good Old Days Park in St. Ignatius; Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, presents Alexandre Dumas’ swashbuckling tale filled with action and adventure. The free performance is sponsored by the Ninepipe Arts Group; a picnic supper, catered by Allentown Restaurant, will be available for purchase.

“Measure for Measure” – 5 p.m. Sept. 3 at Good Old Days Park in St. Ignatius; Montana Shakespeare in the Parks presents this comedy-drama, sponsored by the Ninepipe Arts Group. Audiences will be captivated by the way this play explores themes of power, class dynamics, and justice through a modern and inclusive lens. Admission is free and a picnic supper is available for purchase.

Dayton Daze – 9 a.m.-11 p.m. in downtown Dayton; the annual fundraiser for the Chief Cliff Fire Department includes a bazaar, craft fair, kids’ activities, a parade, dinner, raffle and live music. Call 406-360-8597 for details.

Farmers’ Markets – Ronan: 3:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 12 at the Ronan Visitor’s Center (www.facebook.com/RonanFarmersMarket/); Polson: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays through mid-October on 3rd Ave. W. (polsonfarmersmarket.com); Mission Falls Market: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays at Good Old Days Park in St. Ignatius (www.facebook.com/missionfallsmarket/). Support local famers and crafters at these weekly markets.

Open Mic and Jam – 7 p.m. Fridays at the Western Montana Musicians Co-op, Ronan; also on tap is a weekly Community Jam at 7 p.m. Saturdays. The cooperative is located in the Red Poppy Building, 1 Eisenhower St. SW in Ronan. Learn more at www.mtmusic.org.