Mission Valley Calendar

AI Roundtable – 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 20 at Arlee Community Development Corporation; Roxane Rinard of Developing Wings will lead informal discussion about the possibilities of artificial intelligence and its relevance in people’s business or personal lives. Lunch will be provided. Call 406-726-5550 or email info@arleecdc.org to reserve a seat.

Community Awards Banquet: The Kentucky Derby – 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson; the Polson Chamber’s annual celebration includes a social hour, dinner, awards presentation and music. Buy tickets at form.jotform.com/Polson_Chamber/2024-Awards.

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 21 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 22 at the North Lake County Public Library in Polson; browse a large selection of recently donated books and media over many genres. Proceeds support the library’s educational programs, resources, and services available to all in the community.

Arlee Rehabilitation Center Gala – 4:30-9 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Missoula Hilton Garden Inn; live and silent auctions support ARC's work with animals and people in crisis. Visit k9arc.org.

The Teddy Roosevelt Show – 3 p.m. March 6 at the Miracle of America Museum in Polson, 5:30 p.m. March 6 at the Ronan Library and 1 p.m. March 7 at the North Lake County Public Library; Joe Wiegand portrays the president and conservationist. This Humanities Montana program is free but space is limited; tickets are available at the venues. Visit teddyrooseveltshow.com.

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.

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 – 5:30 p.m. Feb. 20 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. Feb. 21 at the Flathead Lakers office in Polson; partake in a thoughtful conversation about climate change on the third Friday of each month. The group aims to foster dialogue and collaboration among individuals who share a common interest in addressing climate-related issues, and gatherings are driven by the interests and input of participants. Learn more at www.flatheadlakers.org.

Upcoming Public Meetings

Ronan City Council – 6 p.m. Feb. 26, City Hall

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