Mission Valley Calendar

| March 27, 2025 12:00 AM

Professional Development Workshop for Artists — 4:30-7:30 p.m. March 31; artists will learn how to take advantage of professional development opportunities and become eligible teachers for the Arlee CDC. The workshop will cover the Montana Independent Contractor License process, background check requirements, and the steps involved in becoming a teaching artist. This workshop is ideal for artists looking to expand their career opportunities. A light supper will be served. To reserve your spot, call the Arlee CDC at 406-726-5550 or email info@arleecdc.org.

Public Safety Forum — 8:30 a.m. April 2; Chief George Simpson welcomes the public to discuss safety concerns in Polson during this forum.

Jocko Valley Buttercup Run – 10 a.m. April 5; in Arlee; benefit for the Friends of Arlee Schools includes one-mile, 5K and 10K courses. Learn more at www.facebook.com/buttercuprun or email samanthamorigeau@cskthealth.org.

Cherry Growers’ Meeting – 9 a.m. April 5 at the Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse, 23429 MT Hwy. 35; the annual meeting presented by the Flathead Lake Cherry Growers Association is open to anyone interested in growing quality Flathead cherries. Keynote speaker is Tianna DuPont, WSU Extension Specialist. Advance registration is recommended; call 406-982-3069 or email office@bahammons.com.

Spring Community Open House – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 5; at Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana, south of Ronan; museum celebrates its spring opening with free admission, music, a chat by local historians, refreshments and door prizes. For more information, call 406.644.3435 or visit www.ninepipesmuseum.org.

Mission Valley Neurodegenerative Disease support group meeting – 1 p.m. April 5; at St. Luke Community Health Care Cottonwood Conference Room in Ronan; call 406-253-3484 for details.

Charlo-Moise Volunteer Fire Department Dinner & Auction – 4:30-7 p.m. April 12 at the Charlo High School Gymnasium; the 31st annual fundraiser includes a tri-tip dinner, silent and live auction, and raffle drawing. For more info, call Joel Fuhrmann at for 406-531-1315.

Ninepipes Adult Prom — 8 p.m. April 12; theme is "On The Red Carpet" and promises to be an unforgettable evening full of fun. Admission is $25 per person and includes a prom ticket, light appetizers, prom photos, and a champagne toast. Call 406-644-2588 to purchase =tickets.

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.

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. Learn more at www.flatheadlakers.org.

Upcoming Public Meetings

St. Ignatius Town Council Meeting — 6 p.m. April 1, City Hall

Polson City Commission — 7 p.m. April 7, City Hall

Lake County Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting – 11 a.m. April 9 at CSKT Transit Center, 52001 Quicksilver Rd., in Pablo; the public is welcome at this discussion of public transportation issues.

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