RONAN — Ronan cleanup days begin on Wednesday, April 24. Meet at the Ronan High School football field where bags and gloves will be supplied for clean-up from 3:45-6 p.m. Ronan students will be pitching in. There will be a dumpster available from April 24-28 to put any collected trash into.

Do you have a large item or multiple items you need to dispose of but can’t get to the dumpster in town? Do you live within Ronan City Limits? If yes is your answer to both these questions, then we can help. Call Ronan Town Hall at 406-676-4231 to schedule a pick up. Please note, this is to assist with loading item(s) and not a clean-up crew to rake or pick up trash. Our volunteers are happy to help load what you need to get rid of but it must be accessible and ready to go. Please bag small items if possible. Pick up dates are between April 24-28. Lake County Sheriff and Ronan Police Department will be on hand for safety and traffic control.

RONAN — Ronan School District No.30 is conducting their annual Kindergarten Round Up pre-registration for Ronan-Pablo residents. Registration continues to pre-enroll for both elementary schools for the upcoming 2019/2020 school year, but will be held at a new location: K. Wm. Harvey Elementary School on Thursday, April 25, from 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. For more information contact the Special Services office at 406-676-3390 X7450.

POLSON — The 29th annual Cowboy Ball takes place on Friday, April 26, under the big tent at the Polson Fairgrounds. No host cocktails and the silent auction begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. and the live auction starting at 7:30 p.m. Following the auction there will be dancing to music of “sho-down.” Tickets are $50 each. Call 406-883-1100 for information and tickets. Proceeds benefit fairgrounds improvement.

POLSON — Polson Pachyderms will host a community discussion from a video by Mr. Reagan called “The Brains Behind Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.” It explains the ultimate goals of Alexandria’s campaign manager based on professed philosophy, which combines Nazism and Communism with threats of violence. In order for American communities to combat resurgence of historically dangerous political philosophies we have to become aware of the power behind Marxism and its growing threat in American civil and political life. The group will meet on April 26 noon-1 p.m. at Polson Rural Fire Station off Regatta Road. For questions call Norm Johnson at 406- 249-5303

BIG ARM — On Friday, April 26, Master Gardner Mona Rey will be our guest speaker at the historic Big Arm one-room schoolhouse. She always has great information and tips to share on how to grow a successful garden in this area. This event includes a potluck dinner and begins at 6 p.m. Please bring a dish to pass.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library, 2 First Ave. E, will host the Montana Conversations program “Montana UFOs and Extraterrestrials” with Joan Bird on Friday, April 26, at 5:30. The presentation is free and open to the public. Montana is home to some of the most significant, well-documented, and interesting UFO reports in the history of ufology. Bird gives a short course in UFO literacy, using Montana events to illustrate different aspects of the phenomenon. Montana seems to be a place where there is a lot of historical UFO activity. The audience is invited to share their own or their family’s stories. For more information, please call 406-883-8225.

POLSON — Join the 13th annual CASA Golf Scramble at the Polson Golf Course on Saturday, April 27. Golf team registrations and business sponsorships are available. For more information call 406-883-0158 or email: casa20jd@gmail.com.

POLSON — A spring concert for the Copeland Memorial Hand Bell Choir and Chancel Choir of Polson Presbyterian Church, 301 Fourth Ave. E, will take place on Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m. Admission is free.

POLSON — On Tuesday, April 30, from 2-3 p.m., North Lake County library will conduct a “Computer Basics Class - Social Media.” For this class a tablet or smart phone is needed. You can bring your own or the library may provide one for you. Please call the library at 406-883-8225 or stop by the circulation desk to reserve your spot. This class is open and free to the public.

PABLO — Ronan School District’s new kindergarten open house at Pablo Elementary will take place on Tuesday, April 30, from 6-7 p.m.

RONAN — Mission Mountain Golf Club Ladies League is having a “Fun Night” on Tuesday, April 30, for all current league members and any lady golfer who may be trying out league play. Come out and kick off our 2019 season. Potential players can get a sample of league play. If you are interested in getting on a team or subbing during the season here’s your chance to try it out. Call the MMGC Pro Shop at 676-4653 for more information.

PABLO — Come to the “Unleash the Leader Within You” workshop with coach Sherry Winn at 8 a.m.- noon at the Salish Kootenai College’s Johnny Arlee and Victor Charlo Theater. To register call Job Service, 406-883-7893 and ask for Kristopher Schock or email: kschock@mt.gov.

RONAN — Ronan School District’s new kindergarten open house at K. W. Harvey Elementary will take place on Tuesday, April 30, from 6-7 p.m.

POLSON — Please join us for the Community Dance at the Elks on Main Street on Wednesday, May 1, from 7-10 p.m. in the ballroom. Music is by Ken’s Country Combo Band playing a variety of country and vintage rock and roll. Everyone is welcome. No Elks membership is required. Cover charge for the evening is $5. If you are hungry and want a great burger, you can come early and purchase one from the Elks. Come and check us out.

POLSON — The Lake County Republican central committee will hold their yearly convention on May 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the Polson Rural Fire Hall on Regatta Road. The public is invited to attend. For information call Sjaan Vincent 406-644-2863.

RONAN — At noon on Thursday, May 2, the Ronan Chamber will meet at the Mission Mountain Golf Club for lunch and a chamber meeting. Leadership Flathead Reservation will be the topic for the presentation.

ST. IGNATIUS — Just in time for Mother’s Day DeVeer Designs’ fused glass jewelry will have their “One Day Only Sale” on May 3 at Rod’s Harvest Foods in St. Ignatius. The sale runs from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from the sale will be donated to the local food pantry. By shopping local you will be supporting small business and helping to feed your neighbors. That’s something we can all feel great about. If you have questions contact Kristie at 406-745-4888. Thank you for your support.

POLSON — On May 3, at 7 p.m. in the Polson High School auditorium, the real-life father-daughter team who have been performing their original brand of mind-reading since 2012, will work together to create stage pieces that are unexpected, inventive and, of course, funny. A single ticket at the door is $15 and advance purchase tickets are $13. Youth 18 and under are free and tickets for college students with identification are $5. Ticket outlet locations include: First Interstate Bank and Perfect Shot Tavern in Polson and R&R Healthcare Solutions and Ronan True Value in Ronan. Visit the website: www.missionvalleylive.com for more information.

POLSON — New Life Church, 1414 Second Ave. W, will host “Pure Joy,” at 7 p.m. This event is a free event for women ages 14 to 114. Women from the community will tell stories about how God is working through their imperfections, real women and real issues. Come early for fun giveaways and laughter.

RONAN — Enjoy an evening of dancing at the Lake County 4-H Ambassadors Family Prom held at the Ronan Community Center from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. All ages are welcome to this family-friendly event. Tickets are $2 for a single ticket, $3 for a couple, and $1 off with a non-perishable food donation to the food bank.

ST. IGNATIUS — Fort Connah’s annual “Spring Rendezvous” takes place on the weekend of May 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The open house is free to public and kid friendly. Bring the whole family and enjoy two days of learning history, live demonstrations, activities and the trading post. There will be atlatl, a long bow archery, wool processing, fry-bread, a chuckwagon, and a black powder shoot. Fort Connah is located 6 miles north of St. Ignatius on Highway 93 mile at marker 39. It was the first building in Montana and was part of the Hudson Bay trading post at one time.

POLSON — Polson High School is the site of Anderson Broadcasting’s annual Spring Trades Fair and Business Expo. From 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. you can visit with over 100 business booths including food, Internet service, health care, home improvement, cars, digital marketing and more. Call 406-883-5255 for booth space registration.

VALLEY VIEW — Valley View Women’s Club will hold their annual rummage sale on Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. We are in need of donations of gently used items, no clothes please. All proceeds go back into the Valley View Clubhouse and grounds. We are raising money this year for a remodel of the kitchen and gravel for the parking lot. Please call Kelly at 406-883-2910 or 260-6164. Text for pickup or drop off. We are a non-profit organization and appreciate all the help for our rural clubhouse.

DAYTON — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will have their 38th annual Steak Ride on Sunday, May 5, at the Mueli Ranch. Ride gates open at 9 a.m. and close at 11 a.m. sharp. The ride averages three hours; you set your own pace. We will have a new ride route this year. Steaks will be served from 3-3:30 p.m. only. Bring your gear as we ride rain or shine. Horse shoes are recommended. Saturday night campers are welcome but there are no electric fences allowed and weed-seed-free hay only. The potluck Saturday night begins at 6 p.m. A continental breakfast takes place Sunday morning. There will be 50/50 tickets and door prizes and there are only 150 tickets available so reserve your spot early as last year we sold out. For ride tickets or details call Marie Hall at 406-676-0231 or Paula Weaver at 406-883-3092. Ticket prices are $25 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Hope to see you all there. You won’t want to miss this fun weekend folks.

POLSON — The Northwest Accordion Association will hold a community dance May 5 from 2-5 p.m. in the Elks ballroom. There’s more than accordion music; a variety of music is played for you to listen to or dance to. You do not have to be a member of the Elks or the Accordion Association to attend, sing or play. Remember, if you sing or play you don’t pay. Admission is $2 for members, $3 for non-members, and $5 to become a member of the association. Everyone is welcome. Come to play, sing, dance or just listen. Hope to see you there.

RONAN — LCCDC will provide a free workshop entitled, “Introduction to Cash Flow Projections” on Tuesday, May 7 from noon- 1:30 p.m. at the LCCDC building, 407 Main Street. Learn how to identify and measure cash cycle times for inventories, receivables and payables. Space is limited. Bring a brown-bag lunch. Register online at: lccdc.ecenterdirect.com/events or call: 406-676-5914.

POLSON — Local author Maggie Plummer will provide a reading and book signing of her latest novel, “Bell Bottom Gypsy” on Thursday, May 9, from 7-8:30 p.m. Come join in celebrating her latest publication.

RONAN — The AARP Smart Driver Course will be taught at the Mission Valley Senior Center, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 406-676-2371 to make a reservation.