Mission Valley Calendar

| October 12, 2023 12:00 AM

Hauntings of Montana with Ellen Baumler – 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 12; this free program is another in the Montana Library Network Virtual Program Series, in which historian, storyteller and award-winning author Ellen Baumler weaves a ghostly web in a thought-provoking journey to Montana’s most spirited places. Register to receive the link at tinyurl.com/hauntingsMT.

German Dinner – 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Elks Club in Polson; authentic meal includes pork schnitzel and spaetzli. Ticket should be purchased in advance at the club.

Alex Braun Basketball Tournament – 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct.13 at the Ronan Event Center; third annual event is hosted by Special Olympics Five Valleys Area. Email LCampbell@somt.org or call 406-304-4034 for more information.

Safe Harbor Art Auction and Celebration – Oct. 14 at the Ronan Community Center; the gala includes live and silent auctions and dinner. For more information, call 406-240-0640.

Holiday Bazaar – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 15 at Ninepipes, south of Ronan; call 406-644-2588 for more info.

Annual Harvest Dinner – 4-6 p.m. Oct. 17 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; take-out is available only at the 53rd dinner, which includes Swedish meatballs, potatoes and gravy, green beans, coleslaw, a roll and pumpkin pie. Homemade lefse will also be available for sale. Call ahead at 406-883-5864 to place an order. Dinner proceeds benefit Lake County Search and Rescue and the Polson Senior Center.

Pre-Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair – 9 a.m.--2 p.m. Oct. 21 at Mission Valley United Methodist Church on Post Creek Hill; crafts, baked goods and gift items are available. Call 406-745-4327.

Local 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 Oct. 13 on 3rd Ave. W. (polsonfarmersmarket.com). Last chance until spring to support local farmers.

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.