POLSON — The Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery, 306 Main Street, welcome you to “Mixing It Up,” Feb. 27-April 6. This is a non-juried art show, open to all artists. Artistic interpretation of the them in any medium will be accepted. There is a small entry fee for non-Sandpiper member artists. Visit the website for more information. A reception for the show’s artists will be held on Friday, March 2, from 5-7 p.m. at the gallery.

POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis Club will meet this Thursday, March 1, from noon-1 p.m. at the Kwa- TaqNuk Resort, downstairs in Koostatah Room. Our guest speaker will be Polson Schools Superintendent Rex Weltz. He will give us the state of the Polson Schools as well as an update on the Linderman Gym repairs.

POLSON — On Thursday, March 1, at 7 p.m., join us in the North Lake County Library meeting room for a presentation by former KPAX reporter Ian Marquand. For 35 years Montana has enjoyed a “sister state” relationship with the prefecture of Kumamoto, Japan. Join Ian as he shares the special character of Kumamoto - its connection with former Ambassador Mike Mansfield, its natural beauty, its cultural heritage and its charming modern mascot, Kumamon. He’ll also celebrate the unique friendship Kumamoto offers to Montanans.

POLSON — There will be no Story Time program on Thursday, March 1, at the North Lake County Public Program.

RONAN — Performances of the play, “Once Upon a Mattress,” an adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, “The Princess and the Pea” will be held on March 1 and 2 at 7 p.m., with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 3.  Performances will be held at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. All tickets will be sold at the door and cost $5.

POLSON — This program of courses can provide you with computer and technology basics. North Lake County Public Library is presenting a free class March 3, at 2 p.m. - “Twitter and Instagram.” All classes will be held in the Library Community room. Reserve your spot by contacting Heather or the Circulation Desk at 406-883-8225.

POLSON — The Mission Valley Ice Arena Association is hosting the second annual WinterFest on Saturday, March 3. This event will run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and will include our new favorite sport, Broomball, and some hockey drills and other games, as well as hot beverages. We are working to use Riverside Park again. We would like to thank the Greater Polson Community Foundation for helping us continue to make this a free event for families. Stay tuned, as this event will be loads of fun for the entire family.

POLSON — The Northwest Accordion Association meets the first Sunday of every month at the Elks on Main Street, from 2-5:00 PM. All musicians, including singers, plus spectators and dancers are invited. Join us on March 4.

POLSON — The Lake County Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting Monday, March 5, at noon. The meeting will be held at the Polson Rural Fire Hall on Regatta Road. Ron Catlett, Northwest Field Representative for U.S. Senator Steve Daines, will be the guest speaker. There will be a question and answer period following his presentation. Interested citizens are encouraged to participate. For information call 406- 644-2863.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will be having their regular Guild Meeting at the Terrace Lake Community Church in Ronan. The meeting starts at 6:30 on March 6 . Bring your raffle Fat Quarters and show 'n tell for all to see. Come join us; everyone is welcome

RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their next monthly meeting on March 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW on Round Butte Rd. in Ronan. We will have two presentations. The first one will be on three GPS tracking devices. Mack and Connie Long of Bob Marshall Wilderness Outfitters in Charlo will present this program. The devices are: In Reach by Garmin, a satellite phone, and SPOT. The second program will be the 16 minute video, “Playing Smart Against Invasive Species,” produced by the USDA Forest Service Invasive Species Program, in parnership with many organizations and individuals. As always, the public is encouraged and invited to attend.

RONAN — The Ronan School District will hold an informational meeting to discuss information contained in the Mid-Year Education Report. This meeting will provide information to the public and allow for an opportunity for public comment on the information contained in the report. The meeting will be a held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7 in the Ronan High School Lounge.

RONAN — Lake County Community Development Corporation is holding a free QuickBooks I workshop from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, at the County CDC building, 407 Main Street. Call 406-676- 5914 or go to: lakecountycdc. org to register.

RONAN — K.William Harvey Elementary will host a Family Science/Math Night on Thursday, March 8, from 5-7 p.m. There will be activities and fun for all ages. SpectrUM will be there again this year, along with many others. If you have questions, call 406-676-3390 ext. 7340.

RONAN — Ronan Library will be closed from Thursday, March 8, through Wednesday, March 14, to implement changes in our children’s space. Thanks to the Smart Spaces grant we have new modular furniture. This closure will give the library staff time to get things ship-shape, without causing danger to the public. Also, we will not be closed the third Tuesday in March for the usual staff work day because of this closure. Thank you for all the support from our patrons and community.

POLSON — All are invited to the Pachyderm meeting on Friday, March 9, from noon-1 p.m. at the Polson Rural Fire Department off Regatta Road. Janet Austin will provide training on levels of working dog classification from the Federal ADA. She will also discuss FAA laws about who can bring service animals into public settings and businesses. A real life story will be shared about Bill and his faithful dog JP and how they came to be a team. There will also be information and resources on how to obtain a service dog.  

BIG FORK — Are you a teen? Do you want to have healthy relationships? This retreat held by the nonprofit “PEACE” is for seventh-12th grade girls who want to gain leadership skills, learn the red flag signs of dating abuse and learn how to help a friend who is in an abusive situation. Students from all over Montana are welcome as we go through the “statement red flag” curriculum. The retreat will be held at Big Sky Bible Camp just north of Big Fork and will begin at 6 p.m. on March 9 and end at noon on March 11. Registration before Feb. 1 is only $35 (late registration is $55). To learn more go to: createyourstatement.com or for more information email: peaceofpolson@gmail.com.

POLSON — Mission Valley Has Talent competition is scheduled for 7 p.m., Friday, March 9, at the Polson High School Auditorium. This event is a fundraiser for the Helping Hands Fund, a non-profit ministry of the Mission Valley Ministerial Association, formerly the Polson Ministerial Association. Since 2004 Helping Hands Fund has provided emergency assistance to county residents, as well as to those traveling through who find themselves in need. For more information, go to Mission Valley Has Talent Facebook page or call 406-249-0837 or 406-883-4160.

RONAN — The Ronan Woman’s Club Arts and Crafts Fair will take place on Saturday, March 10, from 9 a.m-4:30 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center. Over 40 vendors are expected. Doughnuts and coffee for breakfast and fry-bread Indian tacos, soup and sandwich for lunch will be available for purchase. All proceeds go back to the Ronan Community. Call 406-676-3232 or go to: Ronanwomansclub@gfwcmontana.org, for more information.

RONAN — Round Butte Woman’s Club will host their annual Spring Fling Brunch on Sunday, March 11, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The ladies will also serve sourdough pancakes, biscuits and sausage gravy, scrambled eggs and fresh fruit. The clubhouse is located 8-miles west of Ronan on Round Butte Road. Please call 406-676-3054 for more information.

VALLEY VIEW — Join the Valley View potluck on Sunday, March 11, at the Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road. Bring your drink of choice to social time at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is at 6 p.m. Bring your favorite potluck dish to share. Call 406-883-2910 if you have questions.

CHARLO — Charlo School will hold a Kindergarten Round Up event on Monday, March 12. Call 644-2206 for an appointment time. Bring a copy of the student’s birth certificate and immunization records.

RONAN — The Ronan School District Board will meet Monday, March 12 in the Ronan High School Library at 7 p.m. 

POLSON — Core Computer classes will be taught at North Lake County Library on March 13, at 2 p.m. This program of courses can provide you with computer and technology basics. North Lake County Public Library presents free twice-monthly computer classes. All classes will be held in the library community room. Reserve you spot by contacting Heather or the circulation desk at 406-883-8225.

RONAN — The Ronan VFW Auxiliary 5652 scheduled to meet on Wednesday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall has been cancelled. For more information, call 406-676-3380.

POLSON — A Zen Meditation Class is being offered at the YogaHeart Studio, 314 Main Street, on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 6 p.m. The classes will be presented by Zen Priest Zenku, Jerry Smyers. There is no charge for the class and everyone is welcome. For more details call 847-721-0665.

POLSON — North Lake County Library, 2 First Ave. E, will be closed on Wednesday, March 14, for staff development.

POLSON — The regular monthly meeting of the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will take place on Wednesday, March 14, 6 p.m. at the Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road. The board plans to hold monthly meetings at alternate locations.