POLSON — More needle arts begin in March at the North Lake County Public Library. “Knitting Basics” returns with four sessions on March 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 2-3 p.m. in the library meeting room. Beginning knitters, this class is for you. Master knitters Linda Kittle and Julie Hille can answer any questions you have. They also have the flexibility to help you finish the heel of that sock. Bring your projects and any knitting supplies you have on hand (yarn and needles). We will provide instruction, inspiration and can fill in with donated supplies from area knitters. See you there.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Leon Hall community potluck dinner will be held on Wednesday, March 11. Social time begins at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is at 6 p.m. Bring your beverage preference and dinner. Everyone is welcome.

POLSON — Enjoy a great family event playing bingo, winning books, door prizes and having dinner. Join other families on Thursday, March 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for family fun in the downstairs conference room at the Kwa- TaqNuk Resort. This event is produced by the CSKT Early Foundations Home Visiting Program. Contact Rhea Gates for more information at 406-675-2700 ext. 1325.

RONAN — Lunch and Learn at Lake County Community Development. Bring your lunch for this class on cash flow management. Managing cash flow in your business is essential to help your business succeed. Join us for this free workshop to learn the basics of cash flow projections on Thursday, March 12, from noon to 1:30 p.m. There are 20 slots remaining and there is no fee for this class. Register online by 8 a.m. on March 12 at: https://lccdc. ecenterdirect.com/events.

POLSON — Watch as talented people of all ages bring their skills to the Polson High School auditorium at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 13, to compete in the third annual “Mission Valley Has Talent” event. The talent show is a fundraising event to support the Helping Hands Fund.

POLSON — St. Patrick’s celebration is coming early to Polson this Leap Year. The Great Scots Pipe and Drum Corp will perform locally on Friday, March 13. Their schedule is as follows: Cherry Valley Elementary School at 9:40 a.m.; Providence St Joseph Assisted Living Center at 1 p.m.; Polson VFW on Main Street at 3 p.m.; South Shore Lounge on Anchor Way near the Y at 4 p.m.; and Friendship Table at the Presbyterian Church at 5 p.m. This is a free dinner open to the public. The menu includes a Scottish fare. The church is located on Fourth Ave. across from Linderman School. After dinner the band will continue its crawl to the Lake Bar at 7 p.m. and then end the evening at the Perfect Shot beginning at 8 p.m. We thank the sponsors of this event, Polson Liquor Store, Pier 93 and Beacon Tire.

POLSON — The Lake County Pachyderm invites the community to hear Austin Knudsen, the candidate for Attorney General for the State of Montana, as a guest speaker on Friday, March 13, from noon- 1 p.m. He will discuss drug and methamphetamine problems, along with attacks on our constitutional rights and other issues facing the state of Montana. The meeting is at Polson Rural Fire Department off Regatta Road.

RONAN — If you are interested in playing in the largest dodgeball tournament in western Montana on Friday, March 13, don’t wait to email: brian.labbe@ ronank12.edu. There are 32 spots available so don’t wait. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Ronan Event Center. The cost is $3 for adults and $2 for students. All proceeds go to support Ronan High School spring sports.

RONAN — Come join us March 17, for the 31st annual Ronan St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. on Ronan Main St. west of St. Luke Hospital. Get your float ready or just join us and be Irish for a day. Call 406-261-3309 for more information.

POLSON — Our regular dance scheduled for March 18 at the Elks has been preempted by another Elks function and therefore cancelled. We hope to see everyone at our next dance which will be on the 1st of April. No joke folks.

POLSON — The Board Game Group will meet again on Wednesday, March 18, starting at 2 p.m. Come to the North Lake County Public Library to play games together. All ages are encouraged to join us. We have your suggestions and we will have a variety of board games available each week. This program is free and open to the public.

POLSON – The regular monthly meeting of the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will take place Wednesday, March 18, at 6 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station No. 1, 25-B Regatta Rd.

POLSON — The cancellation of the March SPLASH was made as a precautionary and preventative measure over health concerns regarding the recent coronavirus developments. Again, the cancellation is a precautionary and preventative measure only. As of Friday evening no cases of coronavirus have been reported in the state of Montana. For now, the Chamber does plan to hold the general luncheon meeting on April 1, as well as the upcoming SPLASH event on April 16. Check the Polson Chamber website and social media accounts for updates on all our future events.

POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis Club meet the first and third Thursday of each month at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, Koostatah Room from noon to 1 p.m. Please join us on March 19 when our guest speaker will be Wally Congdon, civil deputy county attorney for Lake County. He will give an overview of the Montana Water Rights Protection Act.

RONAN — The 41st annual Ag Appreciation Dinner previously scheduled for Friday, March 20, has been cancelled

RONAN — Seffarine’s international blend of sounds featuring soulful Moroccan vocals and flamenco guitar previously scheduled for  Friday, March 20, at the Ronan Performing Arts Center has been cancelled.