Mission Valley Calendar

"Annie Jr." – 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at Polson High Auditorium; Polson High School and Middle School students perform this musical about the audacious orphan. Tickets are $8-$10; visit  https://polsonhs.booktix.net/

Busy Elves Workshop – 6-8 p.m. Dec. 7 in the Sherri McDonald Hospitality Room at the Salish Kootenai College gym in Pablo; the evening includes a light meal, family crafts, door prizes and a photo booth. Kids must be accompanied by an adult; call 406-675-2700, ext. 1152.

Ronan Parade of Lights – 6 p.m. Dec. 8 in downtown Ronan; floats line up at 5:30 p.m. on Main Street behind St. Luke Hospital for the annual parade, followed by the Holiday Treasures drawings at the Visitor Center, hot cocoa, and pictures with the Jolly Old Gent. Call 406-833-0570 for more info. The 325 Bar hosts a holiday bazaar prior to the parade at 4 p.m.

Mission Valley 4-H Holiday Bazaar – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 9 at St. Ignatius High School; holiday bazaar, hosted by Mission Valley Ranch Hands 4-H Club, offers crafts, baked goods, jewelry, beadwork, clothing, candy and more.

Ninepipes Christmas Bazaar – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 10 at Ninepiples Lodge; bring a non-perishable food item to this indoor/outdoor event.

Valley View Potluck – 5:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road, west of Polson; bring a potluck dish to share and enjoy a social time at 5:30 and dinner at 6 p.m. Call 406-883-2910.

Mission Valley Choral Society Christmas Concerts – 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at the St. Ignatius Mission and 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec.17, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Polson; performances by the 40-member choir, under the direction of Cathy Gillhouse, are free. Visit  

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.

Winter Market Ronan – noon-3 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 28 at the Boys and Girls Club’s rear gymnasium; shop for local crafts, meat and produce.

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