Mission Valley Calendar
Blood Drive – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 8 at KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson; give blood if you can at this American Red Cross blood drive in honor of Lucille Richwine. To schedule an appointment call Marcia at 406-883-2620.
The Climate Behind Gardening – 4 p.m. May 8 at the Polson Library; at this informative presentation learn what to plant, what not to plant, and when to plant from Patrick Mangan, an agricultural extension educator.
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 MMIP Awareness 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 – 1 p.m. May 10 at St. Ignatius Mission and 4 p.m. May 11 at the Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Polson; the theme is 'Music in Our Hearts" and 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.
Adult Coloring Program – 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. May 13 at the Lake County Public Library in the Community Room; coloring supplies are provided, or bring your own.
Repertory Dance Theatre – 7 p.m. May 16 at the Ronan Preforming Arts Center; a breathtaking performance is coming to the Mission Valley, courtesy of the Utah-based company. The Repertory Dance Theatre is lauded as a "revolutionary institution of modern dance." For more information go to missionvalleylive.com or call 406-471-5849.
St-Char-Ro 50th Anniversary Block Party – 11 a.m.-7 p.m. May 17 at 301 Main Street in Ronan; join the celebration of 50 years of service in the Mission Valley with a micro-reality NASCAR track, food trucks and much more.
Polson Friends of the Library Book Sale – May 16-17 at the North Lake County Public Library; browse a huge selection of recently donated books and media, gently used and priced to sell. Book sale proceeds support the library’s educational programs, resources, and services available to all in the community.
Polson Library Planet Exchange – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 17 at the NorthLake County Public Library; bring in healthy plants to exchange on the day of the event. There is no obligation to trade, and you can contribute or take plants home.
Heritage Keeper Benefit – 2 p.m.-5 p.m. May 18 at Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana; museum's annual fundraising event includes food, drinks, music, historical entertainment, a raffle and auction. Call the museum at 406-644-3435 for tickets or email info@ninepipesmuseum.org.
Women 4 Wellness – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 22, at Salish and Kootenai College in the Joe Mcdonald Health and Fitness Center; Women 4 Wellness strives to increase health awareness and healthy behaviors among women of the Flathead Indian Reservation and Lake County by bringing together service providers and other organizations at a single location. The event focuses on health education and disease prevention by offering free or low-cost health screenings and information designed specifically for women. For info or to register visit w4w.skc.edu/.
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.
Upcoming Public Meetings
Polson School Board – 5:30 p.m. May 12, school district office
Ronan School Board – 7 p.m. May 12, William Harvey Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
Arlee School Board – 6:30 p.m. May 13, high school library
Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority Board Meeting – 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 14; see agenda and information for joining the meeting virtually at www.bigskyrailmt.gov/upcoming-meetings
Ronan City Council – 6 p.m. May 14, City Hall
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