Mission Valley Calendar
The Cowboy Ball – 5 p.m. April 25 at the Polson Fairgrounds under the big tent; the night will include no-host cocktails, silent auction, prime-rib dinner, live auction and dancing. Tickets can be purchased for $85 each at 219 Main or Wild Horse Framing in Polson, Muley Bluz in Ronan and Mountain Meadows Resort at Lake Mary Ronan or from PFI board members. For donations or info call 406-883-1100.
Car Seat Safety Check – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 27 at the St. Ignatius Volunteer Fire Hall; certified Child Safety Seat Technicians will be on hand to look over child safety seats and answer questions for those who have them. There will also be refreshments and first responders with their vehicles available to answer questions.
Black Powder Range Days – April 26 and May 10 at the Fort Connah Black Powder Range north of St. Ignatius; all proceeds go to Fort Connah's student art history outreach program. For more information call Mark at 406-381-3872 or Bob at 406-210-9824.
Queen Elizabeth I Time Travels to Montana – 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. April 30, at the North Lake County Public Library; Leslie Van Stavern Millar III dresses in period costume and brings a selection of her three-dimensional sci-fi alternative history art works and the Montana Peepshow Story Boxes that depict stories of Montana history from the perspective of the time-travelling monarch.
Ronan Chamber of Commerce May After Hours – 5:15 p.m. May 1 at the Cantina at Mission Mountain Golf Course; check out the first-ever after hours networking event with inaugural speaker Connor Mulvaney. The computer science teacher and AI specialist for Polson High School will share insights on how AI can benefit your business and daily life.
Monochromatic Moods – through May 2 at Sandpiper Art Gallery and Gifts in Polson; gallery members showcase explore depths of emotion and meaning through various shades and hues – whether it’s the tranquility of blue, the jealousy of green, the sweetness of baby pink, or the fiery passion of red. Visit www.sandpiperartgalleryandgifts.com/artshows.
Polson City Open House – noon-3 p.m. May 3 at Polson City Hall; discover what goes on behind the scenes in your hometown with a backstage pass to City Hall, the Police Department, and the Fire Station — all in one afternoon of discovery, connection and celebration that's part of the Polson Chamber of Commerce’s Business Pulse Series.
Monte Carlo Night – 5 p.m.-11 p.m. May 3 at the Ronan Community Center; go back in time to the glamour of the 1920s and experience the thrill and fun of Monte Carlo with poker, plink, wheel of fortune and more. This event benefits seniors, veterans and individuals with disabilities. To purchase a ticket visits www.area6aging.org or call 406-883-7284.
MMIP Awareness Community Event – 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 10 at SKC Silver Fox Golf Course and Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center; the third annual event will include a 5k run or walk, self-defense class, meal, and more. Visit www.skc.edu for more information or email erin.rumelhart@providence.org.
Mission Valley Choral Society Spring Concert Weekend – May 10 and 11 at the Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Polson; the theme is "Music in Our Hearts" and the weekend concerts are free and open to all. The music list includes a traditional Newfoundland folk song, two songs based on famous poems, an iconic song from the musical “Wicked,” several popular rock songs, and spirituals and hymns. For more information visit missionvalleychoralsociety.org, or call 406-261-3304 or 406-260-6103.
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.
Cheerful Heart Cancer Support Group – noon-1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Church of the Nazarene in Pablo; church pastor Matthew Connolly leads the group, which welcomes those recently diagnosed or undergoing treatment, cancer survivors, and/or family members. Learn more at www.cheerfulheart.org or email cheartinc@gmail.com.
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.
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 and a drum circle from 7-9 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. The cooperative is located in the Red Poppy Building, 1 Eisenhower St. SW in Ronan. Learn more at www.mtmusic.org.
Friday Crafting Day – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays at Three Chiefs Culture Center in Pablo; bring a project and enjoy conversation and guidance (as needed). Visit ThreeChiefs.org.
Instant Pot Cooking Classes – 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, April 16-May 21, at the Arlee Community Development Corporation; learn how to use an instant pot to create heathy, budget-friendly dinners the whole family will enjoy during this free, six-week session. To sign up, call 406-883-2865.
Upcoming Public Meetings
Polson City Commission – 7 p.m. May 5, City Hall
St. Ignatius Town Council – 6 p.m. May 6 , Town Hall
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