Mission Valley Calendar

“Elk Landscape Use in Response to Predation” – 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at the North Lake County Library meeting room; CSKT wildlife biologist presents this installment on the Mission Mountain Audubon lecture series.

Polson Community Thanksgiving Dinner – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Elks Lodge in Polson; turkey dinner and all the fixins’ is available for pick-up or delivery from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 406-493-7556 for reservations.

Ronan Thanksgiving Dinner – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Ronan Community Center; enjoy a free traditional Thanksgiving dinner, including turkey and all the trimmings. Pie donations may be dropped off at Ronan Valley Bank or Ronan Glacier Bank. To volunteer, call Brandy at 406-250-8808.

St. Ignatius Thanksgiving Dinner – noon-2 p.m. Nov. 28 at the St. Ignatius Senior Center; drive by and pick up a meal or come in the center for a sit-down dinner. All are invited for a homecooked meal, or to deliver to someone elderly, sick or in need. For more information, call Kimimi Ashley at 406-273-8203.

Northwest Ballet Company’s “Nutcracker" – 2 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and 4 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts; the ever-popular Sugar Plum Fairy Parade will follow the 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday. For more information, call 406-755-0760, e-mail info@northwestballet.com, or visit www.northwestballet.com.

Polson Tree-Lighting – 5:30 p.m. Nov. 30 on the lawn at the Lake County Courthouse in Polson

Maxine’s Cottage Business & Craft Show – 1-4 p.m. Nov. 30 at Maxine’s in Polson; call 406-319-2552. 

Parade of Lights – 6 p.m. Dec. 6 on Main Street in Polson

St. Ignatius Christmas Festival – 5-8 p.m. Dec. 7 at Good Old Days Park; the community tree will be lit at 5:30 p.m., followed by the annual Parade of Lights at 6 p.m. Face painting, a craft fair, chili feed, caroling and a raffle are also on tap. 

Christmas Bazaar – 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 7 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Polson; browse the selection of handmade crafts, Christmas decorations, cookies and treats. 

Mission Valley Youth Foundation’s Festival of Trees – Dec. 7 at KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson; proceeds fund youth activities. 

Winter Market – noon-3 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 29 at the Ronan Boys and Girls Club; shop local for the holidays. 

Winter Night Lights – continuing through Dec. 31, with a reception 5-7 p.m. Dec. 6 at Sandpiper Art Gallery and Gifts in Polson; this members-only holiday show showcases the creations of Sandpiper artists. Visit sandpiperartgalleryandgifts.com.

David Spear: Walk the Walk – Then and Now” – through Dec. 31 in the Three Woodcocks Fire Arts Building at Salish Kootenai College; Two Eagle River photography instructor and world-class photographer David Spear shares his work. The exhibit follows last summer's show by his students from 2001-2024, titled "Talk the Talk – Then and Now." The gallery is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays.

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.

Arts & Crafts in Polson — 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays at Summit Independent Living, 3 Ninth Ave. West, Suite 1 in Polson; join CSKT elder Tammie Miller for an afternoon of crafting, companionship and snacks. Bring a craft project or use available materials to start one. Open to people of all abilities; call 406-215-1604 for more information.

Upcoming meetings

Kiwanis – First Thursday of the month, noon at Kwataqnuk Resort, and third Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m. at Bunkers, Polson Bay Golf Course; Kiwanis is an international organization dedicated to improving the world one child, one community at a time. Meetings are open to the public.

Climate Café – 9-11 a.m. on the third Friday of every month at the Flathead Lakers office in Polson; partake in a thoughtful conversation about climate change.

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