Mission Valley Calendar
Robin Layne and the Rhythm Makers blur the lines between jazz and folk, carving out new territory for the marimba at the forefront of their sonic landscape. The quartet performs Nov. 10 at the Ronan Performing Arts Center as part of the Mission Valley Live series.
“Bus Stop” – 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 10-19 at the Theatre on the Lake in Polson; the Port Polson Players open their season with this nostalgic 1950s play set in Grace's Diner during a blizzard. Call 406-883-9212 or go to portpolsonplayers.com for reservations.
Robin Layne and the Rhythm Makers – 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Ronan Performing Arts Center; the next installment of the Mission Valley Live series features this Canadian band that’s steeped in rhythmic traditions from around the globe. Tickets are available online or at the door; visit missionvalleylive.com/.
Western Montana Musicians Cooperative Anniversary Celebration – 3-10 p.m. Nov. 11 at the co-op, located in the Red Poppy in Ronan; enjoy music by WMMC members, including The Late Bloomers, Mark Chase, Andre Floyd, Don Teschner, Mojo Resurrected, Highway 93 and National Remedy, food, libations and an All-Star jam session as the co-op celebrates its fourth anniversary. Ongoing events include the Open Mic and Jam, 7 p.m. Fridays and the weekly Community Jam at 7 p.m. Saturdays. Visit mtmusic.org for details.
Mission Mountain Empowerment Western Shindig – 6:30-10:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Red Lion Hotel in Polson; kick up your heels during this fundraiser for MME, which includes hors ‘oeuvres, dancing, entertainment and a silent auction. Head to Twice But Nice, Nifty Thrifty or eventbrite.com for tickets.
Valley View Potluck – 5:30 p.m. Nov. 12 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.
Winter Market Ronan – noon-3 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 28 at the Boys and Girls Club gymnasium in Ronan; shop for handmade, homegrown goods each week.
On the agenda
Polson School Board: 5:30 p.m. Nov. 13, PHS Library
Ronan School Board: 7 p.m. Nov. 13, K. William Harvey Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
Lake County Transportation Advisory Committee: 2 p.m. Nov 14, Lake County Council on Aging in Ronan; stakeholders gather to discuss the coordination plan, which covers for-profit and non-profit transportation options in Lake County
Arlee School Board: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14, Arlee High School Library
Polson City Commission Workshop: Hillcrest Feasibility Study: 6 p.m. Nov. 16, City Hall