POLSON — Lenten soup suppers and worship services will be held each Wednesday, Feb. 18-March 25 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. 

Suppers are at 5:30 p.m., followed by worship services at 6:30 p.m. 

“Stations of the Cross Lutheran Style,” will begin in Bethlehem, go to Nazareth and Capernaum, to the Upper Room and the Garden of Gethsemane, the Antonia Fortress and Palace of Caiaphas, ending on Good Friday at Golgotha. We will consider these “stations,” sing hymns and pray. Good Shepherd is located at 409 Fourth Ave., E in Polson. For more information, call (406) 883- 5864 or visit the website: www.gslcpolsonmt.com.

ARLEE — Sacred Heart Mission in Arlee will have Stations of the Cross lead by the youth every Wednesday during Lent at 7 p.m.  

Reconciliation Services (Confession) for Sacred Heart in Arlee will be held on Wednesday, March 25, at 7 p.m. 

POLSON — Spring is peeking around the corner... Come join us for another great time at the Resource Roundtable on March 11 at noon. We meet at the Lake County Health Department Conference room and the presentation will be: ‘Simple Steps in a Complex World.’

Lunch is provided. See you there.

RONAN — The VFW Ladies Auxiliary is having their next meeting on March 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall. New members are welcome. For more information, call Marge Fay at (406) 676-3380.

POLSON — Heart to Heart will play at the Elks on Wednesday, March 11, from 7-10 p.m. Come on out and join the fun crowd and bring a treat to share.

RONAN — Join us for Lenten Services on Wednesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 35821 Terrace Lake Road. We will have a soup supper before the service at 6 p.m. Call the church at (406) 676-8280, if you need more information.

POLSON — Miracle of America Museum will present “Meet Herman Schnitzmeyer,” on Thursday, March 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m. There will be a display of his original photo equipment and life story by historian Dennis Kellogg, an avid Schnitzmeyer collector. A historic, educational and enjoyable evening is promised. For more information, call Gil at (406) 883-6264.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library will host special one-hour programs for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers. The programs include stories, songs, movements, crafts and more on Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The theme for Thursday, March 12, will be “Making Music.” For more information, call (406) 883-8225 or go to: northlakecountylibrary.org.

PABLO — The Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation and Salish Kootenai College Foundation will present ‘Strum & Drum’ on Thursday, March 12, from 7-9 p.m. at the Johnny Arlee/Victor Charlo Theatre. This fundraising event targets raising awareness of a new collaborative effort to build a music education program at SKC. SKC will promote a beginning guitar class for next quarter, as well as offering prestigious scholarships for their students. Tickets are $20 for adults, and $5 for students with ID (SKC students will receive $5 in Bison Bucks). For tickets and more information, call (406) 275-4983. 

ST. IGNATIUS — Join us for an evening of inspiration to honor and glorify God on Friday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. The Mission youth group will present their winter program and a cappella gospel sing at the Mission Valley Amish Church on the corner of Foothill and Allison Roads. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call (406) 745-4930.

POLSON — The March Friendship Table Dinner is on Friday, March 13, from 5-7 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

POLSON — Dr. Linda Reksten, Superintendent of School District 23, and Pam Owen, Business Manager for School District 23, will be the featured speakers at the Friday, March 13 meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club. The business meeting begins at noon, adjourns at 1 p.m., and is held at the Polson Rural Fire Department Hall on Regatta Road near the Polson Fairgrounds.

All are welcome to attend. Social time begins at 11:30 a.m.  Bring a brown bag lunch.

ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius Catholic Mission will have Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 13, and there will be soup and bread at 6 p.m. preceding the Stations.

RONAN — A benefit for Danell “Bumper” Thingelstad will take place on Saturday, March 14. Starting at 4 p.m. at the K. William Harvey gym there will be a Sloppy Joe dinner, a silent auction and a live auction. The drawing for the two raffles will also happen during this time. We are raffling off a Browning 22 rifle with 1,000 rounds and also have a three prize raffle with a Guy Rowbury print signed and framed, a quilt made by local quilters and 1/2 of a pig cut and wrapped as the prizes. Following there will be music, a 50/50 drawing, a white elephant event and a wine pull at 325 Bar to finish the night off. 

ST. IGNATIUS — Kuilix Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Good Citizen Essay contest winners from four local high schools will be announced and awarded. First place will be awarded $250, second place will be awarded $100 and third place will be awarded $50. Who will be the winners? We welcome the students, teachers, parents, and friends to join us at the United Methodist Church (top of the hill) on Highway 93, north of St. Ignatius, on Saturday, March 14. Lunch will be served at noon, followed by the awards. Please respond to Regent Bonnie Huber, at (406) 745-3118.  

POLSON – The Annual Firefighters’ Award Banquet will be held Saturday, March 14, at the Polson Elks Lodge beginning at 6 p.m. This year’s event will be a Country Banquet, including a little country dancing 101 by NWCountrySwing.com. Dinner will include steak, salmon, and all the fixings. Tickets are $30 for one or $50 for two. For more information or to purchase your tickets, please call Mike Sisler at (406) 260-5090. This is a great opportunity to support and celebrate our local volunteer firefighters.

RONAN — On Saturday, March 14, the Friends of Ronan Fairgrounds and Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply in Polson will present a “Color My World” fashion at Ninepipes Lodge. Tickets for the show and a buffet lunch are $25. Doors open and the lunch buffet is available starting at 11:30 a.m. with the show beginning at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Murdoch’s in Polson, Access Montana in Ronan and Cenex and Valley Bank in St. Ignatius. This event is a fundraiser for the Lake County Fairgrounds in Ronan. For more information, call Cynthia Preston at (406) 644-2422, cj@charlo.net, Sjaan Vincent at (406) 644-2863,sjaanvincent@live.com or Gayle Wilhelm, (406) 471-0371, gayle@montanasky.net.

RONAN  — The 29th annual Ronan Women’s Club Craft Fair and Flea Market is set for Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center. Lunch includes fry bread, Indian tacos, soup and sandwiches. There will be a silent auction and over 40 vendors - woodworking, handmade crafts, jewelry, art, etc.

For more information, contact Alice Gleason at (406) 676-5079 or Ronan Woman’s Club at: ronanwomansclub@gfwcmontana.org. All proceeds support Mission Valley communities.

RONAN — The annual Spring Fling Brunch hosted by Round Butte Woman’s Club will be held Sunday, March 15, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jack’s sourdough pancakes will be served.The ladies will also serve biscuits and sausage gravy, scrambled eggs and fresh fruit. The Clubhouse is located eight miles west of Ronan on Round Butte Road. Please call Geri Herreid at (406) 676-3054, for more information.

POLSON — The Montecahto Women’s Club will be making their delicious St. Patty’s pasties again this year (our original recipe). If you are interested in ordering, please call Sharon at (406) 883-2072 or Myrna at (406) 407-2352. 

Leave a message with your phone number and amount ordered. They are $5 each and we will start selling on Saturday, March 7.

RONAN — The Lake County Health Department is sponsoring a Parents as Teachers Group Connection in Ronan at the MSU Lake County Extension office, 300 Third Street NW, on Tuesday, March 17, from 10-11:30 a.m.

Gina Lozar, registered dietitian with the Polson WIC office, will talk about transitioning from pureed baby foods to finger/table foods and give tips on making fun and healthy snacks. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend. Snacks will be served. See our Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/lakecountypat or call the Lake County Health Department at (406) 883-7288.

RONAN — The American Legion Auxiliary Ronan Unit #138 is meeting on Tuesday, March 17, at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Ronan, 63869 Highway 93, next to Stageline Pizza. New members are welcome. For more information, call Lorie Noble at (406) 210-0381. 

RONAN — Join “O’Ronan” in celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with their 26th annual parade down Main Street at 5:30 p.m. Celebrate over a quarter century of blarney and debauchery with a float, drive, walk or ride on Tuesday, March 17. Line up west of the hospital at 5:15 p.m. 

For more information, call Mike Bartel at (406) 676-0808, Kandi at (406) 544-2199 or (406) 676-9491 or the Pheasant Lounge at (406) 676- 9431.

ARLEE — The 11th annual Chocolate Lovers Festival is on Wednesday, March 18, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Arlee Brown Building. The auction with JR Strand begins at 7:30 p.m. Bring two identical dishes – one for tasting and one for the auction – at 6 p.m. For more information, visit us on Facebook: www.facbook.com/Arlee-Community-Development-Corporation or call (406) 726-5550.

PABLO — Lake County Democrats are sponsoring an information meeting on early childhood education on Wednesday, March 18, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Theater on the Salish Kootenai College campus. Panelists will include Caroline McDonald, Coordinator of Best Beginnings Children’s Partnership; Joan Graham, Special Services Director for the Ronan Schools; Jeanne Christopher, CSKT Director of Early Childhood Services; and Lisa Wall-Wilbert, Director of Fun and Fancy Free Learning Center. Please join us for this special opportunity to learn about early childhood education programs in our communities serving newborn to 8-year-old children. 

RONAN — Join us for Lenten Services on Wednesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 35821 Terrace Lake Road. We will have a soup supper before the service at 6 p.m. Call the church at (406) 676-8280, if you need more information.

POLSON — A Community Dance will be held on Wednesday, March 18, at the Elks Club from 7-10 p.m. The dance will feature Ken’s Country Combo. We could use some more dancers so join us for the fun. We bring treats to share, but it isn’t mandatory to do so.

POLSON — Every month, the Polson Chamber invites its members and members of the public to join them during the monthly Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour (SPLASH). The March 19 SPLASH will be from 5-7 p.m. at First Citizens Bank, 213 First Street W.

The March event will include the announcement of the winners of the Chamber’s photography contest. The monthly SPLASH offers participants the chance to network and learn more about the featured business(s) every month. For additional information about this and other Chamber programs, visitwww.polsonchamber.com or call (406) 883-5969.  

POLSON — Mission Valley Christian Academy will present the play “Little Women” from March 19-21. 

For more information, contact Julie at (406) 883-6858.

RONAN – The Mission Valley Sub-network of Missoula Businesswomen’s Network is a network of ‘Women Supporting Women’ in Western Montana. On Thursday, March 19, from 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Lake County Community Development Building, 407 W Main Street, Susan Boelman, IIDA and NCIDQ Certified, from Design Inspires, (Smart workplaces for people and profits), will discuss, “New Rules For Clutter: Creating Room for Workspace Success in 2015.” The lunch sponsor will be Brooke Roberts of St Luke Health Care. Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 17, to: ldville@yahoo.com.

PABLO – The CSKT Early Childhood Services Community Child Screening Day for children ages 0-5 will take place at the College Drive Head Start, 35639 Stanger Loop, on Friday, March 20, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be newborn behavioral observations; health screenings; DIAL-4 Screenings; child health and development information; participation gifts; and snacks and lunch. For more information, call Jody Jones at (406) 676-4509.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Christian Missionary Alliance Church will have a Family Night on Friday, March 20, starting at 7 p.m. They will show the movie “Courageous” and have board/card games with treats and drinks. All ages and families or singles are welcome. Invite your friends and have a fun night out. You can’t beat the price: it’s free.

POLSON – Make plans to attend the Parents as Teachers Group Connections at the Lake County Health Department in Polson on Friday, March 20, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Gina Lozar, Registered Dietitian from the Polson WIC Office, will talk about transitioning from pureed baby foods to finger/table foods and give tips on making fun and healthy snacks. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend. A light lunch will be served. See our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lakecountypat or call the Lake County Health Department at (406) 883-7288 for more info.

ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius Catholic Mission will have Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 20. 

RONAN —Coming soon… auditions for the upcoming Community Play, “Trouble Bubbles at the Hot Springs” at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. 

Auditions are scheduled for Saturday, March 21, at 1 p.m. 

The play will be performed on June 26-27, 2015. 

Please contact Jessica Davis at (406) 350-1332, for further information. 

RONAN — The American Legion Post 138 of Ronan will serve Fish and Pancakes for breakfast along with biscuits and gravy at the Ronan Senior Center on Saturday, March 21, from 7-11 a.m. 

The price is $5 per plate. All proceeds will benefit veterans and the community.

POLSON — Polson United Methodist Church’s Fiesta Dinner Fundraiser to reduce their mortgage debt is scheduled for Saturday, March 21.

This event includes great Mexican food, a silent auction, a pie auction, and door prizes. Prices are $10 per adult, $5 for children under 10 years of age, and children under 5 years of age are free.

Dinner is from 5-6:30 pm. Tickets may be purchased from a church member. The United Methodist Church is located at 301 16th Street E.

ARLEE — Arlee’s George DuCharme American Legion Post 113 will host bingo on March 22, at the Arlee Salish Senior Center from 2-6 pm. You get three cards per sheet for $1. 

Chili and fry bread dinner including dessert will be sold starting at 5 p.m. for $5.

Free snacks will be provided while playing bingo. Come enjoy fun games, good food and friends.

ST. IGNATIUS — Come sing Easter hymns at the ‘He is Risen’ Easter Program. Listen to instrumental music and hear short Easter messages on Sunday, March 22, from 10-11:15 a.m. at the LDS Church on North Main.

POLSON — A “Celebration of Spring” music recital will be held in Polson at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 409 Fourth Ave. E, on Sunday, March 22, at 3 p.m. Donna Rowold, organist and minister of music at Good Shepherd, is bringing together her musical friends and colleagues to join her in a concert of a wide variety of music, from classical to blues. Scheduled to perform are pianists Karla Gallatin, Karen Vergeront, Gay Cochrane, Heather Mergenthaler and Diane Torres; harpist Cathy Gillhouse; violinists Del and Cheryl Des Jarlais; and the Flathead Flute Choir, with flutists Michael Kramarczyk, Libby Smith, Barbara Magone, and Kathy Quist. A free will offering will be received to benefit the Mission Valley Friends of the Arts Heat/Air Conditioner upgrade fund. The Greater Polson Community Foundation will match the collection. Please join us for a delightful afternoon of musical favorites. 

PABLO — Montana State University Extension, in partnership with USDA Farm Service Agency, announced a Farm Bill computer workshop on March 23 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the New Tribal Complex conference room, 51383 Highway 93. If you have questions, call George Haynes at (406) 994-5012 or email: 

For online farm bill resources, visit MSU Extension’s Native American Farm Bill website at: http://www.montana.edu/nafarmbill, FSA’s national Farm Bill website at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/farmbill and Montana FSA’s website at: www.fsa.usda.gov/mt.

MISSION VALLEY – All Star hoopsters will take the court March 24 for the 20th annual Mission Mountain All Star basketball games.

Four teams of boys and girls have been chosen to compete and will show off their skills at the Joe McDonald Center with the girls’ tip off planned for 6:30 p.m., boys will follow right after. Tickets are $5 per person, first-grade students through adults; free for seniors and children through kindergarten.

Each team will consist of 12 athletes from Arlee, Charlo, Two Eagle River, Polson, Ronan and Mission as well as Bigfork and Plains.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Smart Driver Course will be taught on March 24 at the St. Ignatius Senior Center from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call (406) 745-4462, for a reservation.