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 Miracle Worker,” a play celebrating Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan. will be shown for two weekends, March 16, 17 and 18 and March 23, 24, 25. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. This play is produced by the Port Polson Players. Reservations online and/or call 406-993-9212.

ST. IGNATIUS — St Ignatius Elementary will hold a Transitional Kindergarten registration on Friday, March 16, from 8:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. and from noon-2 p.m. Please call 406-745- 3811 ext. 302 to schedule your child’s appointment Transitional Kindergarten is for any students that will be 4 years old by Sept. 10, 2018. The following year (2019) your student will proceed to kindergarten. Please bring the following with you to registration: your child, of course; birth certificate; immunizations records; tribal enrollment information; applicable custody information; proof of residency (lease, electric bill). If you have any questions, call 406-745-3811 ext. 302.

ARLEE — The Arlee Youth Connection will provide a family dance party, called the Sham “Rock” on Saturday, March 17, from 6-9 p.m. at the Arlee Brown Building. Tickets are $3 per person and this includes a meal ticket for dinner and a beverage. This family event includes a live DJ and a 50/50 drawing.

RONAN — A new church called the “Waters of Shiloh” will hold an open house on Saturday, March 17, at 6 p.m. at the Red Poppy Mission Valley Arts Center. The first service will take place at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 18. The pastor is Rev. Mark Toler.

RONAN — On March 17 at 5:30 p.m Ronan will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with their 29th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. A quarter century of Blarney and debauchery is back to the streets of Ronan. Dust off your green and summon your inner leprechaun - all entries are welcome. Meet behind the hospital at 5:15 p.m. if you are in the parade. For more information call 406-261-3309.

POLSON — Sydney Weber, neuroscientist at the Oregon Health and Science University will present remotely on how radiation encountered during space travel affects memory and learning. Come to the Polson Amateur Astronomy Club presentation at the North Lake County Library, 2 First Ave. E, on Saturday, March 17, at 1 p.m. for a family-friendly presentation, followed by a craft experience and light refreshments.

LAKESIDE — A St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Dance will be held as a fundraiser for the West Shore Community Library on Saturday, March 17, at 6 p.m. at the Lakeside Town Center.

MISSOULA — Rob Gardner’s Lamb of God inspiring oratorio will be performed by over 100 local community members on Sunday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m., at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3201 Bancroft in Missoula. Admission is free but donations made towards mural restoration project of St. Ignatius Historic Catholic Church are welcome.

RONAN — The final concert of the year for the Mission Valley Children’s Choir will be on Sunday, March 18 at 3 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 406 Fifth Ave. SW. The concert is free. The choir is composed of 25 children, grades two to six, from Polson, Ronan, Charlo and Moiese. It is co-directed by Cathy Gillhouse and Pastor Seth Nelson and accompanied by Robyn Carlson. The children will sing multicultural, American folk, inspirational and pop songs.

POLSON — The Lake County Health Department’s Parents as Teachers program will celebrate reading with two March Community Connections at the North Lake County Public Library, 2 First Ave. E. We will join Kendra at her Mother Goose Mondays on March 19, at 10 a.m. This program is designed for ages 0-3, but older preschoolers are also welcome.

POLSON — The Lake County Health Department’s Parents as Teachers program will celebrate reading at the North Lake County Public Library, 2 First Ave. E. On Wednesday, March 21, at 3:30 p.m., we will celebrate spring with Kendra at her Story Time, and then each child will be able to plant some seeds in their own little flowerpot that they may decorate and take home to watch the little plants grow.

CHARLO — As part of the Lake County Conservation District speaker series, Denver Holt will talk about owls of the Mission Valley on Wednesday, March 21, from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Ninepipes Lodge. For more information call 406-676-2841 ext. 102.

MISSOULA — Rob Gardner’s Lamb of God inspiring oratorio will be performed by over 100 local community members on Thursday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Anthony’s Church, 217 Tremont in Missoula. Admission is free but donations made towards mural restoration project of St. Ignatius Historic Catholic Church are welcome.

POLSON — Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition and Humanities Montana invite you to a community potluck at 6 p.m., a presentation, and discussion from 7-9 p.m. on Immigration and Refugee Law and Policy with Shahid Haque on Thursday, March 22.

POLSON — Montana’s vitality and livability depend on a thriving nonprofit sector. We are creating a future where nonprofits are recognized and celebrated, have the resources needed to fulfill their missions, and are strategically connected with one another and with partners in business and government. The Montana Nonprofit Association will offer four courses in Polson. The topic covered on March 22 will be strategic planning. Financial management will be covered on April 27 and on May 31 the topic will be fund development. Register online at: www.mtnonprofit.org or call 406-449-3717 for more information.

POLSON — March 22, 6:30 p.m., at the Miracle of America Museum, “America - Imagine the world without her,” starring best selling author Dinesh D’Sousa, will be shown. Through fair and candid interviews with America’s critics, Dinesh brings us face to face with the brave heroes who built this great nation. Through reenactments of events in America’s history and interviews with leading historians, Dinesh brings us hope for the future. The film will be introduced in person by Academy Award winning producer, Gerald R. Molen. School history students are especially invited. Treats and donations are always welcome. If you have questions call 406-270-7895.

POLSON — County Commissioner Bill Barron will speak at the Pachyderm meeting March 23 about the possibility of a private party building the jail on private property to meet federal, state, county, and ACLU specifications. He will discuss expansion of courthouse on Westside and other possibilities according to cost estimates. Location Rural Fire Dept. Hall on Regatta Road in Polson. Please call Norm Johnson for more information at 406-249-5303.

PABLO — SKC’s Joe McDonald Activity Center is the site of the 2018 Carnival for a Cure Relay For Life of Lake County. This event is on March 23 beginning at 5 p.m. with a dinner for survivors. A survivor lap and team parade event happens at 6 p.m. and a luminary ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. There will be a kids’ carnival from 7:30-10 p.m. and a cake auction at 8:30 p.m. Join people in Lake County and fight back against cancer. Sign up your team at: www.relayforlife.org. Call Kris Holms for more information at 406-546-9927.

ST. IGNATIUS — Rob Gardner’s Lamb of God inspiring oratorio will be performed by over 100 local community members on Friday and Saturday, March 23-24, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Ignatius Historic Catholic Church. Admission is free but donations made towards mural restoration project of St. Ignatius Historic Catholic Church are welcome.

ST. IGNATIUS — The final performance of Rob Gardner’s Lamb of God inspiring oratorio will be on Saturday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Ignatius Historic Catholic Church. Admission is free but donations made towards mural restoration project of St. Ignatius Historic Catholic Church are welcome.

ARLEE — A free gardening class will be held at Hangin' Art Gallery, 12555 Highway 93, on Saturday, March 24, at 1:30 p.m. Call 406-726-5005 for more information.

RONAN — Glacier Lake School is hosting their spring fundraiser at the beautiful ‘Silver Knot’ venue, 35115 Timberlane Rd., in Ronan on Saturday, March 24 from 6-10 p.m. There will be a silent auction, local farm to table food, local beer and wine, music and dancing. There will also be a cash bar. Tickets are priced at $25 each and credit cards are accepted. Call 406-745-2345  for more information or contact Michelle at: glacierlakeschoolgrants@ gmail.com to reserve your tickets. Ticket availability is limited.

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Easter Week Palm Sunday service on March 25 at 10 a.m.

ARLEE — AARP will provide their Smart Driver Course at the Arlee Senior Citizens Center in Arlee on March 26 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 406-726-3213 to make a reservation.

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation will hold their monthly meeting at the Arlee High School library from 6-9 p.m. on Monday, March 26. This meeting is held the last Monday of every month.

POLSON — This program of courses can provide you with computer and technology basics. North Lake County Public Library presents free twice monthly computer classes: On March 27, at 2 p.m. “Internet Basics 1” will be taught. All classes will be held in the library community room. Reserve your spot by contacting Heather or the Circulation Desk at 406-883-8225.

CHARLO —As part of the Lake County Conservation speaker series Amy Seaman of Montana Audubon and Wenfei Tong of the USFWS will discuss “Grasslands for Birds” from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Ninepipes Lodge. For more information call 406-676-2841 ext. 102.

ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius will hold a free Community Dinner from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, at the St. Ignatius Sr. Citizens Center. All are invited to come and enjoy a hot, home-cooked dinner with your friends, family and community. Hosted by friends and family of St. Ignatius Christian Missionary Alliance Church, Pastor Jason Jury.

POLSON — Polson school district will hold Kindergarten Round-up events on Wednesday, March 28 and Thursday, March 29, at Cherry Valley Elementary School, 107 Eighth Ave. W. Call 406-883-6333 to make an appointment to register your child for Kindergarten. Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 10, 2018 to register.

RONAN — Come learn how to use it the No-till drill at a workshop at Crow Creek Ranch from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28. For more information call 406- 676-2841 ext. 102.

POLSON — A “Get Out the Vote” training and networking event will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, at the North Lake County Library, 2 First Ave E. Join Western Native Voice and Mission Valley Rises as we come together to Get Out the Vote in Lake County. Patrick Yawakie, of Western Native Voice, will talk to us about voting laws and best strategies for getting out the vote. Contact Gail Trenfield at 406-745-3001, or email: missionvalleyrises@ gmail.com or 57pogeno@ gmail.com for more information.

POLSON — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 406 Fourth Ave. E, will hold a worship service with Holy Communion for Maundy Thursday on March 29 at 7 p.m.

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Easter Week Maundy Thursday service on March 29 at 5 p.m.

POLSON — Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s annual Easter Basket Fundraiser for Lake County Relay for Life has 13 baskets on display in the St. Joe’s lobby. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 and available at the front desk. The drawings will be held on Thursday, March 29. All proceeds will be given to the American Cancer Society Lake County Relay for Life.

POLSON — Please join us at the North Lake County Library every Thursday at 10 a.m. and at 4 p.m. for a one hour program for children ages 3-5, their siblings and their caregivers. The theme for the March 29 program is “Ready for the Thaw.”