Calendar

Wednesday, Nov. 17

Learn QuickBooks II desktop version

Learn QuickBooks II desktop version via Zoom on Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Keep your company’s financial data complete and up to date with QuickBooks Pro 2020 for Windows. You’ll learn: transaction entries, working with balance sheets, understanding other current liabilities; fixed assets and depreciation; setting up long-term liabilities; equity and petty cash accounts.

We’ll also discuss budgeting and cash flow, custom fields, and integrating with MS Office. Call 406676-5928 at Lake County Community Development Corporation for more information and/or make a reservation.

Thursday, Nov. 18

Flute Concert on tap at Journey Be

POLSON — The Flathead Flute Choir will give a flute concert on Thursday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. at Journey Be Church, 101 Seventh Ave. W. Social distancing will be encouraged and masks are recommended. Come enjoy beautiful music, coffee and donuts. This event is free but donations are encouraged and appreciated.

Website seminar offered

Lake County Community Development Corporation is offering “How Not to Lose your Website” on Thursday, Nov. 18, from 1-4 p.m. The seminar covers disaster planning and the legal issues of having a website. This seminar can be accessed via Zoom. There is no fee. Call 406-6765928 for more information or to register.

Saturday, Nov. 20

Johnny Appleseed performed in Arlee

ARLEE — The Missoula’s Children’s Theatre production of Johnny Appleseed will be performed in the Arlee High School gymnasium on Saturday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door - $5 for adults, $3 for students, $15 for a family.

Come join us for a tale of Johnny Appleseed and get a tasty reminder that kindness is at the core of every friendship.

Thursday, Nov. 25

Thanksgiving

Call early for Polson’s annual Thanksgiving dinner

POLSON — This year’s Thanksgiving dinner will be prepared at the Mission Valley Elks’ Lodge at 512 Main Street in Polson. Delivery or curbside pickup will be available by reservation. The number to call for your 2021 Thanksgiving meal order is: 406471-7076. Please call and make reservations for a meal as early as possible, so that we make certain that anyone who would enjoy a meal receives one. We anticipate an increase from last year, so please help us by calling early. We will be open for pick up and delivery from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thanksgiving day, Thursday, Nov. 25. As always, there is no charge for our “from scratch” made dinner, but we gratefully accept donations. Any questions, comments and reservations can be made at 406-471-7076. see extended calendar at www.valleyjournal.net

Food Pantry closes for Thanksgiving weekend

ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Valley Food Pantry will be closed Friday, Nov. 26, and Saturday, Nov. 27, so our volunteers can enjoy Thanksgiving with their families.

Friday, Nov. 26

Shopping, caroling, Santa on board for Small Business

Saturday

POLSON — Small Business Saturday is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 27. Small business Saturday is teaming up with the Polson Business Community to bring back the Polson Tree Lighting Celebration on Small Business Saturday. Our current plans have caroling starting around 5:30 p.m. at the Lake County Courthouse, followed by the official tree lighting with Santa and Mrs. Claus at 6 p.m.

Library gift shop offers discount

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s gift shop will be open from 9 a.m.6 p.m. on Black Friday. Starting on this day all items in the gift shop are 20 percent off.

Saturday, Nov. 27

Arlee Parade to celebrate family, giving, love

ARLEE — The Arlee Parade of Lights will take place on Saturday, Nov. 27. This event will resemble a trick or trunk event. Bring your floats to the high school at 5:30 p.m. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Let’s be safe; wear masks and remember social distancing is encouraged. Let’s celebrate family, giving and love this year.

Friday, Dec. 3

Parade of Lights in Polson scheduled

POLSON — The 2021 Parade of Lights brought to you by the Polson Business Community is set to happen on Friday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. All floats need to be lined up and ready to go behind Cherry Valley Elementary School by 5 p.m. It will be the same parade route as years past. Also, just like in years past there is a $20 entry fee which includes one truck and trailer, each additional vehicle is $5. Put as many lights as possible on your entries and light up our little town. Trophies and prizes (PBC bucks to spend in our community) will be awarded for Best of Parade, Best Light Display, Most Creative, and Most Humorous.

Saturday, Dec. 4

Annual Christmas Carnival held in

Mission

ST. IGNATIUS — The town of St. Ignatius will hold their annual Christmas Carnival in St. Ignatius on Saturday, Dec. 4, beginning at 1 p.m. At 5:30 p.m. that same evening there will be a town tree lighting, a parade of lights and caroling. Chili, coffee and hot chocolate will be served and a small raffle will be held.

Tuesday, Dec. 7

Website, Social Media Analytics seminar offered

This seminar will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. via Zoom and there is no fee. Training topics include managing a business, marketing/sales and social media.

Description: Are you confused about all the online world of jargon for your website? These might be terms such as: SEO, KPI’s, PPC, and Social Media Engagement, Likes, etc. In this workshop participants will get a brief introduction to the world of online business and marketing. You will gain a basic understanding of why they are important and, more importantly, discover what is not) to the average small business website owner.

Call 406-676-5928 at Lake County Community Development Corporation for more information and/or make a reservation.

Wednesday, Dec. 8

Learn Excel via Zoom

Microsoft Excel is an essential tool for managing your company’s data. An Excel Essential Training Part I course will be taught via Zoom on Wednesday, Dec. 8, from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to: enter and modify data in a worksheet; format worksheets; move and copy data; create formulas; work with ranges; navigate the worksheet; use the fill handle; use time-saving keyboard shortcuts. Call 406-6765928 to reserve a spot or get more information.

St. Ignatius

By Irene Pritsak for the Valley Journal

ST. IGNATIUS — Our Thanksgiving dinner is this Wednesday, Nov. 17, at 5:30 p.m. We will have turkey, stuffing, rolls, sides, fruit and pies. The St. Ignatius Senior Center is looking forward to seeing many members of our community join us.

Our holiday craft and bake sale will be on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. At 5 p.m. there will be a tree lighting event at the Community Center sponsored by the St. Ignatius Chamber of Commerce.

It sounds like there will be lots of activities and festive décor around our town and the Mission Valley this holiday season. Our menu for the week: — Wednesday, Nov. 17: Thanksgiving dinner — Friday, Nov. 19: lunch - pork casserole, veggies, fruit, dessert — Tuesday, Nov. 23: turkey noodle soup, salad, rolls, fruit, dessert

If you signed up for an appointment with the Area VI Council on Aging to discuss Medicare Prescription plans, call the center if you need a reminder of your time slot.

There will be no meal at the center on Friday, Nov. 26.

Have a great week.

Ronan

By Auggie Peterson for the Valley Journal

RONAN — Good afternoon everyone from the Mission Valley Senior Center. I hope you are happy and well.

Not much going on at the center this week. We are open and eating, which is good. The menu: — Wednesday, Nov. 17: Goulash, mashed potatoes, salad, dessert — Friday, Nov. 19: fried chicken, salad, dessert — Monday, Nov 22: tamale pie, salad, dessert — Wednesday, Nov. 24: our Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings We will be closed on Friday, Nov. 25, through the weekend. — Monday, Nov. 29: spaghetti Please come and enjoy our Thanksgiving meal and see all of your friends and play a little pool with the men. Hope to see you soon at the center.

Dixon

By Heather Rush for the Valley Journal

DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy.

All are invited to come enjoy dinner and/or pinochle. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings, at 5 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon request. We are also accepting take-out meal requests for $5 per serving. Feel welcome to place an order in advance by calling 406-246-3310.

All ages are always welcome.

The menu: — Thursday, Nov. 18: dinner - Thanksgiving meal — Monday, Nov. 22: dinner - turkey soup, salad, rolls, dessert — Monday, Nov. 22: pinochle — Thursday, Nov. 25: no meal - Thanksgiving Holiday

Pinochle is hosted every fourth Monday of the month from 7-9 p.m. The next game is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 22.

From the Dixon Senior Center’s family to yours – “Have a Blessed, Happy Thanksgiving!”