MV Calendar: Your events guide to the Mission Valley

Mission Valley Choral Society practices – 7-9 p.m. Thursdays at the Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall in Polson; the community choir, directed by Cathy Gillhouse begins practicing for spring concerts April 20-21. The group is open to anyone without auditions. For information call 406-261-3304 or 406-370-2076 or missionvalleychoralsociety.org.

Odd Hours. Cool Hat. No Pay. – 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at Showboat Cinema; free documentary explores the volunteer fire department’s role in the community. Polson firefighters will be on hand with equipment demonstrations, a volunteer recruitment table, and to answer questions.

“My Fatal Valentine” Dinner Theatre – 6:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 9-10, and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, at KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson; the Port Polson Players bring 25 local actors and celebrities to the stage for this murder mystery. Tickets include dinner or Sunday brunch and the play; a show-only option is available with dessert. Call 406-883-3636 for reservations.

Flathead Lake International Cinemafest – Feb. 16-18 at Showboat Stadium 6; FLIC screens full-length narrative and documentary features, shorts, animation, and student films. Visit www.flicpolson.com.

Special Olympics Montana Polar Plunge – 1 p.m. Feb. 17 at Riverside Park in Polson; the annual “Shiver in the River” raises funds for Special Olympics. The fundraising minimum is $125 for adult plungers and $50 for youngsters. For more information head to www.classy.org/campaign/2024-polson-polar-plunge/c551872.

Nashville Nights Chamber Awards Banquet – 6 p.m. Feb. 24 at KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson; the Polson Chamber of Commerce; this Nashville-inspired celebration spotlights achievements of businesses and individuals who have contributed significantly to the community. Visit www.polsonchamber.com/community-awards-banquet.

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.