Summit Independent Living

Lake County Spring Job Fair 2026 (Polson)
2026-03-18 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | MT
Meet employers who are actively hiring across multiple industries. Network with recruiters, learn about open roles, and submit your resume—all in one place. Opportunities include full-time, part-time, internship, and entry-level positions.
Whether you’re starting out or looking for your next move, this job fair is a great way to take the next step in your career. Bring copies of your resume and come ready to connect!
Questions? Contact the Polson Job Service Office (406) 883-7880 or polsonjsc@mt.gov
DATE: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
TIME: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
LOCATION: Red Lion Inn & Suites, Ballroom, 209 Ridgewater Drive, Polson, MT
The event is open to the public and there is no fee for job seekers!

Arts & Crafts in Polson
2026-03-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Summit Conference Room – Polson, 3 9th Avenue West, Suite 1, Polson, MT, 59860, United States
Join us for an afternoon of crafting and companionship.
Bring your own craft project or use our materials to join in a group activity, like beading, painting, and baking. Arts & Crafts in Polson is always open to people of all abilities.
When: Every Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Where: Summit’s Polson office, 3 Ninth Avenue West, Suite 1 in Polson.
Call (406) 215-1604 for more information.

Mail & Munchies (Hamilton)
2026-03-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-02 13:00 - 15:00 | The Refuge, 274 Old Corvallis Rd., Suite B, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Sorting through paperwork from Social Security, Medicaid, and other mail can be overwhelming.
We’re here to help, with coffee, snacks, and friendly faces.
Bring your paperwork to our Hamilton office on the first and third Thursday of every month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and we’ll go over it together — along with free coffee, tea, and treats.
☕ 🫖 🍩 📃

Third Thursday Crafternoon (Kalispell)
2026-03-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Summit Conference Room – Kalispell, 275 Corporate Drive, #200, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
Third Thursday Crafternoon is an arts and crafts get-together for folks of all abilities.
Come join us and try one of the provided projects or bring something of your own to work on! We try to use recycled materials in each project that we make.
Third Thursday Crafternoon meets every third Thursday of the month from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Summit office in Kalispell.
For more information or to RSVP, call or email Dianna at 406-257-0048 or dkintzler@summitilc.org

Y.O.D.A.: Youth Opening Doors through Advocacy (Polson)
2026-03-19 15:30 - 17:00 | Summit Conference Room – Polson, 3 9th Avenue West, Suite 1, Polson, MT, 59860, United States
Want to meet other young people with disabilities? Interested in learning about, and shaping, local laws that affect you? How do snacks and games sound?
You’ll find all this and more at YODA — Youth Opening Doors through Advocacy — a group for young people with disabilities.
Discover your community, learn about disability culture, and just have fun!
YODA meets once a month in the evening at Summit’s Polson office: 3 Ninth Avenue West, Suite 1. See you there!

BASE Improv Workshop (Missoula)
2026-03-19 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-04-02 17:30 - 19:00 | BASE, 3104 W. Broadway St., Missoula, MT, 59808, United States
Interested in learning to fail? Then improv might be for you!
Join us for our FREE weekly improv workshop every Thursday at BASE from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
It’s open to folks of all abilities and experience levels. Our workshops fill up quickly, so to reserve your space, call 406 215 1080 or contact us through basemissoula.org to reserve your space!

BASE Art Club (Missoula)
2026-03-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-03 13:00 - 15:00 | BASE, 3104 W. Broadway St., Missoula, MT, 59808, United States
BASE Art Club is open to people of all ages and all abilities. Beginners, crafters, and fans of DIY projects are welcome. We’ll provide the materials; just come as you are.
BASE Art Club meets every Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 725 W. Alder St., #4 (the Old Warehouse Mall) in Missoula.
If you’re new to the group or would like more information, please call 406 215 1080 or contact Gavin at our BASE office.

T.G.I.A.F. (Thank Goodness It's Activity Friday) (Hamilton)
2026-03-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-03 13:00 - 15:00 | The Refuge, 274 Old Corvallis Rd., Suite B, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Join us every Friday in Hamilton and relax with arts and crafts, board and card games, and new friends.
Every week is a different activity!
First Friday: UNO & Dunkin Man
Second Friday: Abstract Art
Third Friday: Bingo!
Fourth Friday: Collage Art

See you at 274 Old Corvallis Rd., Suite B in Hamilton!

"Comedians With Disabilities Act" Comedy Show
2026-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Zootown Arts Community Center (The ZACC), 216 W Main St, Missoula, MT, 59804, United States
The Comedians With Disabilities Act is a troupe of disabled, seasoned and outrageously funny comedians.
Join them for a live comedy show, which will also be filmed as part of the docu-comedy feature film, “The Comedians With Disabilities Act: Beyond the Punchlines.”
The night’s talent includes MICHAEL BEERS, LOREN KRAUT, NINA G, ADAM KEYS AND HOST MEAN DAVE.
(For mature audiences!)
Follow this link to learn more about the show and to book your tickets!

Montana Disability and Inclusive Health Summit (Missoula)
2026-03-24 - 2026-03-25 | University of Montana, 32 Campus Dr., Missoula, MT, 59812, United States
Join us for a FREE two-day summit on MARCH 24-25, 2026, to connect public health professionals, emergency preparedness managers, development disability agencies, and advocates at the University of Montana, University Center.
Agenda
(Full agenda coming soon!)
DAY 1: CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION

Chronic disease prevention opportunities for improved inclusion of people with DD
State disability data
Explore accessibility strategies

DAY 2: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Connecting accessibility recommendations to emergency communication and response
Preparing for community and individual resilience during disasters
Workshops with NorthWestern Energy Registration and hotel and the Red Cross

Lodging
We have a room block reserved at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Missoula – Edgewater for March 23, 2026 through March 26, 2026. Please visit the Hilton Room Booking page to reserve a room at the group rate (Group rate is valid only through March 3rd.)
Contact
For more information, contact Dr. Meg Traci

Dungeons & Dragons Group (Hamilton)
2026-03-24 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-31 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-07 13:00 - 15:00 | The Refuge, 274 Old Corvallis Rd., Suite B, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Join us for Dungeons and Dragons in Hamilton, led by a new DM for beginner players.
Experience vast fantasy worlds with all kinds of people and monsters of legend!
Our games are open to all players ages 18 and up (due to fantasy violence ⚔️ and the potential in-game death of beasts and people alike 💀).
We’ll be playing with the Fate Accelerated System, since it’s easier for beginners to pick up and play. And if you need help getting started, our Dungeon Master will be there if you need them!
Stop by our Hamilton office on Old Corvallis Road every Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. See you in the dungeon!

Y.O.D.A.: Youth Opening Doors through Advocacy (Kalispell)
2026-03-24 16:00 - 17:30 | Summit Independent Living-Kalispell, 275 Corporate Dr., Suite 200, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
Looking for info about getting a driver’s license, or finding an apartment? Interested in learning about, and shaping, local laws that affect you? How do snacks and games sound?
You’ll find all this and more at YODA — Youth Opening Doors through Advocacy — a group for young people with disabilities.
Discover your community, learn about disability culture, and just have fun!
YODA meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Stop by Summit’s Kalispell office at 275 Corporate Dr., Suite 200. See you there!

Mail & Munchies (Polson)
2026-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Summit Conference Room – Polson, 3 9th Avenue West, Suite 1, Polson, MT, 59860, United States
Sorting through paperwork from Social Security, Medicaid, and other mail can be overwhelming.
We’re here to help, with coffee, snacks, and friendly faces.
Bring your paperwork to our Polson office on the fourth Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon, and we’ll go over it together — along with free coffee, tea, and treats.
☕ 🫖 🍩 📃

Social Security Orientation (Virtual)
2026-03-26 11:00 - 12:30 | https://www.summitilc.org/events/social-security-orientation-virtual/2026-03-26/
Get your benefits, Montana! Summit offers free online classes on how to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). So if you’re thinking of applying or are having trouble with your application, join our zoom!

Orientations are held the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Call your local Summit office to register!

Missoula: 406-728-1630

Hamilton: 406-363-5242

Polson: 406-215-1604

Kalispell: 406-257-0048

Project Community Connect (Missoula)
2026-03-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Missoula Public Library, 455 E. Main St., Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
Could you use help with housing, benefits, healthcare, or other services? Then stop by the Missoula Public Library FRIDAY, MARCH 27 for Project Community Connect.

Project Community Connect is one-day event designed to connect community members who are at risk of homelessness, currently experiencing homelessness, or facing other forms of resource insecurity, with essential services.

PCC offers participants a welcoming, stigma-free environment to access food, housing assistance, healthcare, employment opportunities, and many other resources.

No appointments necessary — just drop by!

Social Security Orientation (Kalispell)
2026-03-27 13:30 - 15:30 | Summit Conference Room – Kalispell, 275 Corporate Drive, #200, Kalispell, MT, 59901, United States
Get your benefits, Kalispell!
Summit offers free in-person classes on how to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). So if you’re thinking of applying or are having trouble with your application, come to one of our biweekly orientations!
Classes are the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month. Just call Summit’s Kalispell office at 406 257 0048 to register.

Mission Match-Up Volunteer Expo (Missoula)
2026-03-31 17:30 - 19:30 | Missoula Fairgrounds, 1101 South Ave W, Missoula, MT, 59801, United States
Want to support us and our work? Stop by our table at Mission Match-Up at the Missoula Fairgrounds!
Mission Match-Up connects local nonprofits with volunteers, donors, and community partners in a fun, welcoming environment. They’ll have a food truck, drinks, photo booth, and door prizes, including tickets to the Zootown Music Festival.
Come by and find out how you can help us help Montanans with disabilities.

Magic: The Gathering Game Day (Missoula)
2026-04-03 15:00 - 17:00 | BASE, 3104 W. Broadway St., Missoula, MT, 59808, United States
🎲🧙️ Gather with us on the first Friday of every month for an inclusive Magic: The Gathering game day!
All ages and abilities are welcome as we build community and engage in exciting strategic gameplay.
Come cast spells, summon creatures, and make new friends, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at BASE!

R.A.D.: Resource Access Day
2026-04-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Missoula Public Library, 455 E. Main St., Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
Could you use help with legal support, housing and benefits assistance, healthcare, and other services? Then stop by the Missoula Public Library for RAD — Resource Access Day!

Dozens of nonprofits (including us!), service organizations, and city and county agencies have partnered up to provide our community with free resources every second Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

All services are offered on a drop-in basis and lunch will be provided! Stop by the fourth floor!
