Mission Valley Calendar

Book Signing: George Simpson – 5:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the North Lake County Public Library; Polson Police Chief George Simpson discusses and signs his new book, “Odyssey of the Flathead Indian Reservation and Public Law 280: The Evolution of Policing and Public Policy in Western Montana.”

"Stone Soup" – 7 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1 at the Polson High School Auditorium; this original children’s theatre musical by the Port Polson Players returns to the boards this weekend with 75 Polson School District performers, grades K-12. Tickets are available at the door.

AI Roundtable – 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. March 6 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.

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 or call Mission Valley Live at 406-471-5849.

Philip Page: “Historical Cowboy Music and Authentic Storytelling – 5 p.m. March 7 at the North Lake County Public Library; Humanities Montana presents this tribute to Charlie Russell and Montana history, told through cowboy music and storytelling.

The Montana Constitution Road Show – 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 7 at the North Lak eCounty Public Library in Polson; presentation about the state's constitution is free. Reserve a seat at uppersevenlaw.com/events.

David O. Chung: “Face of the Enemy: An American Asian’s War in Vietnam and at Home”- 10 a.m. March 8 at the North Lake County Public Library; Chung signs and discusses his book.

Spring Job Fair – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 12 at KwaTukNuq Resort in Polson; job seekers meet with potential employers during the annual fair, hosted by the Polson Job Service.

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.

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.

Climate Café – 9-11 a.m. on the third Friday 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

Polson City Commission – 7 p.m. March 3 and 17, City Hall

Resolution of Intent to amend East Shore zoning regulations – 2-3 p.m. March 4, Commissioners Chambers, Lake County Courthouse

St. Ignatius City Council – 6 p.m. March 4, City Hall

Ronan School Board – 7 p.m. March 10, K. William Harvey Elementary Multi-Purpose Room

Ronan City Council – 6 p.m. March 12 and 26, City Hall

St. Ignatius School Board – 7 p.m. March 18, school/community library

Charlo School Board – 7 p.m. March 18, high school

Polson School Board – 5:30 p.m. March 26, School District Office

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