PABLO — New this spring The Peoples Center will offer a 12-week Youth Dance Performance Circle. Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m. The first class and sign up will be Tuesday, Feb. 16. Please call the office at 406-675-0160 with questions. This is a SAMHSA Grant project.

POLSON — Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is offering a free Bereavement Support Group, an eight-week series for adults grieving the death of a loved one. The group includes education about grief and loss and provides participants an opportunity to share their experiences. It is recommended that participants wait at least two months after a death before attending a group. This group is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

The group will meet from 4-5:30 p.m. each Thursday, Feb. 11- March 31, in the O’Malley conference room on the second floor of

St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. Registration is required by Feb. 5. To register or to get more information, call Mary Martin, LCSW, at 406-883-8914.

POLSON — The art exhibit, Totally Fowl, features the works of Lynn Johnson – felting; Donna Miller – jewelry; Julie Christopher – sculpter/painter; Susie McNatt – photographer; and invited artist Alex Wright – multimedia; plus a special display from Viola Deputy, a memorial exhibit. The show runs through April 1. 

RONAN — Ronan School District adult education winter session is on. The walking track and weight room at the Ronan Middle School Event Center will be open Monday-Thursday at 6 a.m.- 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. The K. William Harvey Gym will be open for the community to play basketball on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m., beginning Jan. 26 and ending March 15. The Event Center will be open for the community to play volleyball on Wednesday nights from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., beginning Jan. 27 and ending March 16. All facilities will be closed when in use for other events. A full schedule is available online at tinyurl.com/RonanAdultEd. Contact Nicki Jimenez, Adult Ed Coordinator at 406-676-3390 x 7728 or nicki.jimenez@ronank12.edu with questions.

ST. IGNATIUS — A “Fabric Resin” class will be taught at the St. Ignatius Senior Center on March 30 from 6-10 p.m. and on March 31 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information about this two-day class contact Kay Krantz at 406-544-2084 or kayz@stignatius.net. 

POLSON — North Lake County Library’s Storytime program includes stories, songs, movement, crafts and more. The theme for Thursday, March 31, is “Wolves.” The program takes place at 10 a.m. and again at 4 p.m. Call Kendra Mullison, Youth Services Librarian, at 406-883-8225, for more information.

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery will present a multi-media show featuring the artwork of students from local schools and their teachers. “Who’s Teaching Whom?” will be shown April 2-15 with a reception held on Friday, April 8. Teachers learn from their students and visa versa. For more information contact the Gallery at 406-883-5956.

HOT SPRINGS — The Living Well Band will play at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

ST. IGNATIUS — Mission’s Trash ’N Treasure community yard sale will be held at the St. Ignatius Fitness Center on Saturday, April 2. There will be over 26 booths of treasures sold from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Booth fees and food sales benefit Mission Girls Softball Team.

POLSON — Everyone is invited to a Hawaiian Luau dinner on Saturday, April 2, at the First United Methodist Church in Polson. The Luau is from 5-6:30 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 each and $6 for those 6-10 years of age. Tickets are available from any church member or call Dee Walker at 406-883-0099. The First United Methodist Church is at 301 Sixteenth Ave. E.

POLSON —Polson Community Church, 1814 First Street E, will have a guest speaker, Dr. Fred Van Gorkom, on Sunday, April 3, at 11 a.m. He will also speak at Seekers, an Adult Sunday School class, which starts at 9:45 a.m. In 1983, Fred went to Ethiopia with Christian Veterinary Mission. Hear his story at these gatherings. Anyone who is interested is invited to attend. 

ST. IGNATIUS — On April 4 “Muffins with Moms” and a bond presentation/community breakfast will take place at the St. Ignatius Schools’ all-purpose room at 7:30 a.m.

RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their monthly meeting on April 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW on Round Butte Road. As always, the public is invited to attend. Come see what this organization is all about.

POLSON — What a surprise … for the dance on March 16, we had a crowd. Wow, what a turnout! The next dance is on Wednesday, April 6, from 7-10 p.m. at the Elks. Ken’s Country Combo will be playing, and we would love to see all of you there.

POLSON — Polson Chamber will hold a general meeting and luncheon on Wednesday, April 6, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson from noon-1 p.m. The speaker, Niki Graham, will discuss Women-4-Wellness. Lunch is $11. For more information call the Chamber office at 406-883-5969.

RONAN — Ronan Farmer’s Market will be held on Thursday, April 7, from 3–7 p.m. at the Ronan Flower Mill, 106 Main Street SW.

RONAN — The Ronan Chamber of Commerce will meet on April 7, from noon–1 p.m. at Allentown Bar and Restaurant. 

MISSOULA — The annual Shrine Circus brought to you by Western Montana Shrine Club is on Friday, April 8, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and on Saturday, April 9, at 11 a.m., at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the University of Montana Adams Center. Children 14 and under are free. Children’s tickets are available at Gull Printing on Main Street in Polson.

HOT SPRINGS — Alex Boey will play alternative rock at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

RONAN — The Ronan High School Jazz Band Dinner Dance will take place on Friday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ronan High School gym. Tickets are $15 and available at the RHS office, 406-676-3390 ext. 7500. Dinner includes smoked pork butt, salads, dessert, and rolls.

Come and enjoy the outstanding musicians, a wonderful meal, and shake a leg. Proceeds help fund music tours.

POLSON — The April Presbyterian Church Friendship Table dinner is on Friday, April 8, from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us; this dinner is free and open to all.

POLSON/ST. IGNATIUS — Samir Bitar will present “Perspectives on Islam,” in two locations on Friday, April 8. The first presentation is at 12:30 p.m. in the North Lake County Library conference room in Polson. The second presentation will begin with a potluck at 5:30 p.m. and then the presentation at 6 p.m. at the Mission Valley United Methodist Church, top of Post Creek Hill. The Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition is hosting these events. Contact them at 406-745-4259 or 406-745-3303 for more information.

POLSON — The Port Polson Players’ 41st season opens with “Absurd Person Singular” a British comedy by Sir Alan Ayckbourn Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 8-10 with Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets can be reserved by calling 406-883-9212 or by going to portpolsonplayers.com.

POLSON — On Friday, April 8, Jill Southerland will present a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed resort tax. She mentioned the committee is looking at a six-months tax. Come to the meeting to find out the dates the tax will be in effect, what will be taxed, and what might be the tax rate. She will also discuss what projects the tax will be used to fund, e.g. roads, parks, sewer plant, water wells, etc. 

The meeting is at the Polson Rural Fire Hall with social gathering starting at 11:30 a.m. and the meeting commencing from noon-1 p.m. For more information contact Norm Johnson at 406-883-0398.

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery will present a multi-media show featuring the artwork of students from local schools and their teachers. “Who’s Teaching Whom?” will be shown April 2-15 with a reception held on Friday, April 8. Teachers learn from their students and visa versa. For more information contact the Gallery at 406-883-5956.

POLSON — The Polson High School tennis team will have a meet on Friday, April 8, at the tennis courts in Polson on Sixth Ave. E. Dillon vs. Polson at 4 p.m. For more information contact Polson High School at 406-883-6351 or go to www.polson.k12.mt.us/phs

ST. IGNATIUS — The town of St. Ignatius will have its annual “Clean-Up Day” on April 9. Those interested in participating can meet at City Hall at 9 a.m. A dumpster, provided by Republic Services, will sit in front of city hall for use by community members during the event. Please call Scott Morton at 406-552-3870 with any questions.

ARLEE — On Saturday, April 9, from 1-3 p.m., at the Hangin’ Art Gallery on Highway 93 in downtown Arlee, a pass-the-hat afternoon concert of old-time Appalachia String Band music will take place with the Smiling Possum String Band: Annie Caines, fiddle; Clint Davis, guitar; and Rod Davis, banjo. Join us for music, dancing, lunch and/or coffee and dessert. If you have questions call Hangin’ Art Gallery at 406-726-5005 or go to: donna@hanginartgallery.com.

HOT SPRINGS — The group Northern Shore will play Celtic music at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

POLSON — The Polson High School Tennis team will have a meet on Saturday, April 9, at the tennis courts in Polson on Sixth Ave. E. Dillon vs. Polson at 9 a.m., and Whitefish vs. Polson at 3 p.m. For more information contact the Polson High School at 406-883-6351 or go to www.polson.k12.mt.us/phs/.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library in Polson is offering its traditional Food for Fines event during National Library Week, April 11-16. Overdue items or fines will be waived when you bring one item of canned or nonperishable packaged food to the circulation desk for each book/CD/DVD, etc. that is late. This does not include lost or damaged items. All food contributions will be donated to the Polson Loaves and Fish Food Pantry.

RONAN — To celebrate National Library Week the Ronan Library District is offering its second annual “Food for Fines,” April 11-16. If you owe a fine just bring in non-perishable food items to have your fines reduced or waived. All food items collected will be donated to The Bread Basket. For more information, stop by or call the library 406-676-3682.

POLSON — The Lake County Chapter of ACT for America will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Polson Red Lion Hotel. The program includes two short videos that will inspire members to action. Linda Sauer and Ed Kugler will lead a discussion of local opportunities to work on two of ACT’s primary objectives: to confront terrorism and to secure the border. The public is encouraged to attend this free program. Bring a friend who wants to help make America more secure. For additional information email lakecountyact@gmail.com. 

POLSON — Polson Rotary seeks partner applications for this year’s Festival of Youth. Applications will be accepted through April 30. Applicants must be nonprofit organizations who serve youth in Lake County. The selected applicant will be considered a partner and will be expected to sell tickets and volunteer at the event on Aug. 20. Polson Rotary is also looking for teams to compete in the Chili Cook-off. Applications can be found on the Polson Rotary website: www.clubrunner.ca/polson. Polson Rotary has given $235,250 to various projects.

DIXON — On Tuesday, April 12, from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Dixon School will hold a Kindergarten Roundup. It is open to all students who will be 5 years old by Sept. 10, 2016. Dixon pre-k students will spend the day with the kindergarten class. Parents please stop by at your convenience to see the school and meet the staff. Please bring your student’s current immunization records and birth certificate. Please call 406-246-3566 with any questions.

ST. IGNATIUS — Kindergarten registration will take place at St. Ignatius Elementary School on Tuesday, April 12, from 9 a.m.–noon and from 1-3 p.m. Students must be five years old by Sept. 10, 2016. Please bring with you: the student, proof of residency (copy of electric bill etc.), updated immunizations, tribal enrollment information (if this pertains to you). The student will be given a short assessment test. Paperwork will need to be filled out by the legal guardian. Call 406-745-3811 ext. 302 with your questions.

BIG ARM — Big Arm will host the Polson Rural Fire Board meeting scheduled to convene April 13 at the Big Arm Fire Station at 7 p.m. The board plans to schedule April and October meetings in Big Arm.

POLSON — Please join us at the next Resource Roundtable at noon on Wednesday, April 13, to find out what is taking place and network with others. The meeting is at the Lake County Health Department conference room and lunch will be provided. Topics for the day will include: Friends Forever Mentoring, Helping Hands, Greater Polson Community Foundation and Lake County Housing. Bring a friend with you and please RSVP for meal count.

RONAN — Mission Valley Heritage will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, April 13, at 2 p.m. at the Senior Citizens’ Center in Ronan. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend.

PABLO — The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Trust Services, Division of Water and Power is conducting a Modernization Study of the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project. The BIA would like to invite representatives and individuals with an interest in FIIP operations to participate in meetings to discuss the draft results of that work.  

Meetings will be held at the Camas Conference Room, Joe McDonald Center, Salish and Kootenai College, from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13 and from 8 a.m.-noon on Thursday, April 14. 

PABLO — All community members are invited to Open Office Days for USDA Rural Development from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 13, at Salish Kootenai Housing Authority in Pablo.

USDA Rural Developments provide loan and/or grant programs for homeownership, rental assistance, home repair and rehab, essential community facilities, water and waste facilities and business expansions and acquisitions.

For more information, call Mary Driscoll at 306-675-4491, ext. 1517.

RONAN — The VFW Auxiliary is meeting on Wednesday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Ronan. For more information call 406-676-3380.