Tuesday, March 17
Learn to knit through March 31
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.
31st St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches on Main
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.
Wednesday, March 18
Dance cancelled
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.
Join board games group
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.
Rural Fire Board to meet
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.
Thursday, March 19
Polson Chamber's March SPLASH cancelled
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.
Water rights protection on Kiwanis agenda
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.
Friday, March 20
Forty-first annual Ag Appreciation Dinner cancelled
RONAN — The 41st annual Ag Appreciation Dinner previously scheduled for Friday, March 20, has been cancelled
MV Live performance 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.
Wednesday, March 25
Free Excel II workshop offered
RONAN — Microsoft Excel is an essential tool for managing your company’s data. A free workshop for Excel II users is being offering at the Lake County CDC, 407 Main Street SW, on March 25 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Excel This workshop is for students who have a basic knowledge of Excel. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to work with lists, freeze panes and split panes; use the sort and auto filter functions, use the insert function command to create IF functions, create and work with charts, and more. We also have workshops coming up on Business Startup, QuickBooks, and Cash Flow Projections. Space is limited so reserve your seat today. Check out the full schedule and register online or call 406-676-5914 to reserve your seat.