LAKESIDE — A lecture and book signing with Carol Buchanan talking about vigilantes of Montana will take place at the West Shore Community Library on Sunday, March 24 at 2 p.m. Carol is the author of four historical books, “God’s Thunderbolt,” “The Devil in the Bottle,” “Gold Under Ice,” and “The Ghost of Beaverhead Rock.”

RONAN — On Tuesday, March 26, at Lake County CDC, 407 Main Street, a free workshop about building a food business will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This wide-ranging class will provide you with a firm foundation for starting your food business. Topics covered will include: target market development, cottage food law, the Food Safety Modernization Act, food product development, and processing options. Register online at lccdc. ecenterdirect.com/events or call 406-676-5914.

POLSON — From 2-3 p.m. the North Lake County Library will conduct a “Computer Basics Class Part 4- ‘E-Mail’”. Please call the library or stop by the circulation desk to reserve your spot. You can bring your own device or borrow one of ours. This class is open and free to the public.

PABLO — The People’s Center will hold traditional arts classes and activities in March. On March 27 from 5:30–8 p.m. there will be a hand drum construction ($10 per drum) class held. All classes and activities are open to everyone. A light meal will be provided. Call 406-675-0160 for more information.

RONAN — The Parents as Teachers Home Visiting Program invites you to attend our group connection at the Ronan Library on Wednesday, March 27, at 11 a.m. Mary Ann Ewert will lead us all in family yoga. Anyone with young children may participate in this free activity. No experience is necessary and you will not need a yoga mat. Snacks will be provided, and those who attend will receive a children’s yoga book, courtesy of Lake County Public Health. Call 406-883-7288 for more information.

POLSON — The Medicare 101 class is for anyone turning 65 this year. There are many decisions to make, deadlines to meet and penalties to avoid. The Area VI Agency on Aging is offering a class on Wednesday, March 27, from noon-1 p.m. at Providence St. Joseph. The fee for the class is $20 or less, determined on a sliding scale. Call 406-883-7284 or 1-800-266-4188 for information or to register.

ARLEE — Fr. Hightower will lead the Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Arlee.

POLSON – Polson Community Church, 1814 First Street E, will have their Fifth Friday night dinner on March 29 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. We will be serving chicken Parmesan, fancy green beans, tossed salad, dinner rolls and a wonderful array of desserts. No offering is expected or accepted. Please come and join us for a wonderful night of food and friendship.

BIGFORK — Montana State Parks will host the Nature is Neat Spring Scavenger Hunt at Flathead Lake State Park – Wayfarers Unit, 8600 Mt. Hwy 35, Bigfork, on Friday, March 29, from noon- 5 p.m. Help your kids discover how neat nature is by bringing them to Wayfarers to grab a scavenger hunt and explore the park during springtime. There will be two hunts available - one with general objects for younger kids, and one with more specific finds for your older explorers. Choose your scavenger hunt based on your child and how much time you have to explore. Prizes for completed scavenger hunts will be available while supplies last.

This is a free, drop-in program. Get your scavenger hunt any time between noon and 5 p.m. at the Flathead Lake Ranger Station in Wayfarers. (http://stateparks. mt.gov/wayfarers/)

ARLEE — Join us at the Hangin' Art Gallery on Saturday, March 30, at 11 a.m. for “Winging It Together with Cranium: Creating Origami Folding Opportunities.” Folded paper cranes will be displayed. For updates follow us at: facebook.com/KilldeerArtisansGuild.

St. Ignatius, Arlee, Jocko — The sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will take place at all Sunday Masses in St. Ignatius, Sacred Heart and St. John Berchman/Jocko Mission on Sunday March 31.

POLSON — Come join the “Glad To Be Here Project - One For The Kit Bag.” It’s the first of a handful of spring meetings for sharing some simple, inexpensive ways to help yourself and the ones you love. EFT will be taught by Anais Starr. She will introduce “Tapping” and how to do it along with giving Essiac tea information and samples. Come on Tuesday, April 2, from 6-8 p.m. at JourneyBe, 101 Seventh Ave. W. This event is sponsored by Blue Moon Herbs of Polson - Hot Springs – Missoula. Call 406-883-0110 or go to info@BlueMoonHerbs.com for more information.

RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their next monthly meeting on April 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW in Ronan. This month’s program will be all about taking dried foods into the backcountry, recipes, preparing them, etc. Going light in the backcountry with food is the main objective for this program plus good tasting, quality food. Scott and Bonnie Kiser are very experienced hikers and horsemen and will present the program. Come to our April meeting and get some great ideas for yourself and as always the public is invited. Hope to see you there.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their annual Potato Social on Tuesday, April 2, at 6 p.m. at the Terrace Lake Community Church. Feel free to invite a guest. Also remember your side dishes. The regular meeting will follow the meal. Remember your four fat quarters and any extra ribbon you have that can be used for the quilt show bookmarks.

POLSON — Please join us for the community dance at the Elks on Main Street on Wednesday, April 3, from 7-10 p.m. Music is by Ken’s Country Combo playing a variety of country and vintage rock and roll. Ken’s Combo consists of Ken Kenmille (guitar, vocalist); Richard Tobel (lead guitar); Liz Steele (accordion); and our southern singer from North Carolina, Betty Carter. No Elks membership is required. The cover charge is $5. Come check us out.

ST. IGNATIUS — “Lamb of God” is a sacred work by soloists, choir and orchestra to benefit the St. Ignatius Mission fresco restoration. The performance is free but donations are welcomed. Performance begins at 7 p.m.

RONAN — Celebrate 20 years of “Great Futures” at the annual Boys and Girls Club breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and program from 8-9 a.m. at the new Ronan clubhouse. Featured speakers will be Warrior Movement co-founder and Arlee Warriors basketball coach Zanen Pitts and 2019 Youth of the Year, Ayden Diaz.

RONAN — The Parents as Teachers Home Visiting Program invites you to attend our group connection at the Ronan Library on Wednesday, April 3, at 11 a.m. Mary Ann Ewert will lead us all in family yoga. Anyone with young children may participate in this free activity. No experience is necessary and you will not need a yoga mat. Snacks will be provided, and those who attend will receive a children’s yoga book, courtesy of Lake County Public Health. Call 406-883-7288 for more information.

POLSON — An adult coloring program entitled “Egg-Stra-Ordinary” will be held from 2-4 p.m. in the library’s meeting room. What a winter. You are invited to celebrate spring and color’s return with us. All coloring supplies are provided and you may also bring your own.

We also provide snacks and soothing music for a fun and relaxing session.

RONAN — On Thursday, April 4, from 9 a.m.-noon at the LCCDC office, 407 Main Street SW, a free workshop entitled, “USDA Rural Development Value Added Producer Grants,” will be offered.

POLSON — Fresh off Port Polson Players Theater production of “Twelve Angry Men,” Neal and Karen Lewing will speak at Polson Kiwanis Club on Thursday, April 4, downstairs in the Koostatah room at the KwaTaqNuk Resort from noon-1 p.m. The Lewings will share stories of the history of the theater on the lake and performances over the years that included members of the community and several generations of youth from the area. The public is welcome to attend.

CHARLO — The annual Ronan Chamber “Community Recognition Awards” luncheon will be held at noon at Ninepipes’ Lodge. Join us for this annual awards event that recognizes people and businesses within the community that make Ronan a great place to be. Call 406-676-8300 for more information.

ST. IGNATIUS — “Lamb of God” is a sacred work by soloists, choir and orchestra to benefit the St. Ignatius Mission fresco restoration. The performance is free but donations are welcomed. Performance begins at 7 p.m.

Mission Valley Christian Academy is having an Open House with dinner provided on Friday, April 5th from 4:30-6:30 pm. If you are interested in learning more about Christian Education and enrolling for next school year please come check us out! We are located at 38907 MT Hwy 35 Polson or for more information call 406.883.6858

POLSON — Come and support SoupsOn and JourneyBe at their indoor spring sale happening at JourneyBe, 101 Seventh Ave. W, on Friday, April 5, from 3-6 p.m. and on Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be vendors, a bake sale, an estate sale and more. Bake sale donations are welcome.