Community Calendar

Shiver in the River Polar Plunge: 11 a.m. Jan. 28 at Riverside Park in Polson; this Law Enforcement Torch Run event raises funds for Special Olympics Montana. Registration is required; head to www.somt.org/events/polson-shiver-in-the-river-plunge for details.

Polson Chamber Banquet, Moon Over Polson, A Roaring Good Time: 6 p.m. Jan. 28 at KwaTaqNuk Resort; jazz up your 1920s attire and join the chamber for its annual awards banquet. Call 406-883-5969 or stop by the Polson Chamber Office at 401 1st St. E. Suite 102 for tickets.

The Tiny and Unusual Film Festival: 1:30 p.m. Jan. 29 at Good Coffee Roasting Company on Main St. in Polson. The festival (known as the Pop-Up Film Festival pre-pandemic) is back with nine short films (3 to 15 minutes) representing a wide variety of international films of various genres. What makes TUFF unique is each audience member is invited to rate/judge each film by 4 to 5 relevant categories. The audience immediately sees the results and they are also sent to the filmmakers. Admission is free; Good Coffee and Whistle Bake Shop offer beverages and treats to accompany the movies.

Western Montana Musicians Co-op Jam Sessions: Open Mics begin at 7 p.m. Fridays and Open Jam Sessions begin 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.

Ronan Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: The Hall of Fame Committee hosts its annual Induction Ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Ronan Community Center. The event begins with Indian tacos ($10), with the ceremony at 2 p.m. This year’s crop of inductees includes Distinguished Athletes Monica VanMaanen and Bobby Camel, Distinguished Alumni Gary Hughes, Distinguished Coach Crystal Pitts, Distinguished Community Member Dr. Joe McDonald, and Distinguished Team the 1974 State Championship football squad.