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Add to library’s collection, adopt a book

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library is offering its annual Adopt-a-Book program, an opportunity to “adopt” a children’s book and present it to the library’s collection. Adopt-a-Book takes place during the month of February, which is designated “I Love to Read Month.”

Community members can purchase a book to honor a special child, friend, relative, or event (Valentine’s Day, birthday, anniversary, etc.), or to remember a loved one. Each hardback book is $13.

The wide variety of colorful new books waiting for adoption is now on display at the library. After a book is purchased, a bookplate will be inscribed and permanently placed in the front of the book. In addition, a special acknowledgement of the sponsored book can be sent to the honoree.

For more information, call the library at (406) 883-8225 or stop by the circulation desk at 2 First Avenue East, Polson.

 

Arlee to hold Stations of the Cross

ARLEE — Sacred Heart Church in Arlee will hold Stations of the Cross every Wednesday during Lent at 7 pm.

 

Beautification committee requests support

POLSON —The Polson Beautification Committee of the Polson Chamber of Commerce is asking for your continued support for the Polson Hanging Flower Baskets. To sponsor a basket for $90 or make a contribution towards a basket, please make checks payable to Polson Beautification, Polson Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 667, Polson, MT 59860.

 

Caregiver class offered

POLSON — A “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” class is scheduled for Wednesdays, Feb. 20-March 27, from 10-11:30 a.m., at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. There is no fee for the class. A donation of $25 is suggested. The class is sponsored by the Area VI Agency on Aging to help caregivers take care of themselves, better understand their emotions, communicate more effectively and find local resources. Please contact Jane at (406) 883-7284 or 1-800-266-4188 for more information or to sign up.

 

Food pantry continues to need support

POLSON — After the holidays, food donations tend to drop off at the local food pantry. We remind you that Polson Loaves and Fishes food pantry is taking donations at 904 First St. E. The pantry can take donations on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday mornings. Call (406) 883-6864 for more information.

 

Free workshops offer business training

RONAN — Lake County Community Development Corporation has developed a “business essentials” series of free workshops to offer training on core business topics throughout 2013. Every workshop is from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Call Carol at (406) 261-3200 to reserve a free seat and a free lunch. 

 

Jocko Farmers’ Market posts July schedule

ARLEE — The Jocko Farmers’ Market, which occurs every Wednesday, June through September, features live music by local artists, and the opportunity to support a local nonprofit organizations by enjoying a homemade supper.
The market features local produce, arts, crafts and value-added foods. Additional growers of fruits and vegetables are always invited to apply for a space at the market.
Musical guests during the month of July include: The Silver Gravelys (Bluegrass) on July 11, Larry Hirshberg on July 18 (acoustic guitar and vocals), and Rennie Frank (acoustic guitar and vocals) on July 25.
The Jocko Valley Farmers’ Market is held in the parking lot of the Hangin’ Art Gallery on Highway 93 in Arlee. For more information about the market or to apply to be a vendor, contact Kelley Brown at (406) 726-5550 or email her at arleecdc@arleemontana.org.

Join story time at Ronan City Library

RONAN — Ronan City Library hosts Crafty Kids Story Time every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stories and activities are geared for children ages 3-5, but all are welcome. Come join the fun.

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Friday, March 8

Lenten soup suppers begin

2/13/2013 - 3/20/2013

POLSON — Midweek Lenten services and soup suppers begin at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 409 Fourth Ave., E. in Polson, on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13, and continue through March 20. Soup suppers will be served at 5:30 p.m., followed by the worship service at 6:30 p.m. The choir and high school youth group will meet after the service at 7:15 p.m. Marty Haugen’s “That You May Have Life” liturgy for Lent will be used, with the studies centered around the scriptures for each week. 

For more information, call (406) 883-5864 or visit the website: www.gslcpolsonmt.com.

 

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Friday, March 8

Lenten worship series begins

2/13/2013 - 3/20/2013

RONAN — St. Paul Lutheran Church welcomes all to our Lenten worship series entitled “Broken: Seven ‘Christian’ Rules that Every Christian Should Break.” We begin at 6 p.m. with a soup supper followed by the Lenten service at 7 p.m. The services are held each Wednesday from Feb. 13-March 20. For more information, you can call the church at (406) 676-8280 and speak with Rev. Gordish or you may check out our webpage at ronanchurch.org. St. Paul Lutheran (Missouri Synod) is located at 35681 Terrace Lake Road. 

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Friday, March 8

Weekly Lenten studies offered

2/20/2013 - 3/20/2013

POLSON — Lenten Studies will be every Wednesday, Feb. 20, 27, and March 6, 13, and 20 at 1:00 p.m. at Polson Community Church located at 1814 First Street East.  All are welcome.

 

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Friday, March 8

Gallery features Native American art show

2/26/2013 - 4/5/2013

POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery is hosting the Native American Art Invitational Feb. 26 through April 5 at the gallery located at 306 Main St. in Polson.

Salish and Kootenai College Art Department faculty and students have contributed work to this exhibit. New SKC Art Department Director Karen Goulet and faculty member Frank Finley are both featured. Native American artists Ben Pease and D.G. House have also been invited to exhibit work. An opening reception will be held at the Gallery on Friday, March 1, from 5-7pm.

For more information contact Sandpiper Art Gallery at (406) 883-5956 or visit our website Sandpiperartgallery.com.

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Friday, March 8

Dates, times for Stations of the Cross announced

3/1/2013 - 3/15/2013

ST. IGNATIUS — Stations of the Cross will be held at the St. Ignatius Mission Church on March 1 and 15 at 7 p.m. and on March 8 and 22 at 6:30 p.m. 

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Friday, March 8

Church announces busy Lenten schedule

3/5/2013 - 3/31/2013

ST. IGNATIUS  — Upcoming events for the Lenten season at Mission Valley United Methodist Church are: March 5- Financial Peace classes begin at 7 p.m.; March 24- Palm Sunday service, 10 a.m.; March 28- Maundy Thursday Seder/Passover meal, 6 p.m.; March 31- Easter Sunrise service at 8 a.m., Easter brunch at 9 a.m. and Easter Sunday worship at 10 a.m. The church is located at 70715 Highway 93, Top of Post Creek Hill at mile marker 39.5.

For further information, call Pastor Derf Bergman at (406) 644-0122.

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Friday, March 8

Free tax preparation offered

3/5/2013 - 4/15/2013

POLSON — Continuing through April 15, AARP tax assistance volunteers will provide free tax preparation for taxpayers of all ages with low to medium income levels. This assistance will be available at the Polson Senior Center- (406) 883-4735, every Thursday; at the Ronan Senior Center- (406) 676-2371, every Friday; and at the St. Ignatius Senior Center- (406) 745-4462, the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Please call for an appointment.

 

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Friday, March 8

Join Puff the Magic Dragon

3/5/2013 - 4/25/2013

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library invites everyone to join Puff the Magic Dragon for Story Time each Thursday through April 25. This one-hour program for children age’s three to five and their caregivers is held at 10 a.m. and again at 1 p.m.  All are welcome for books, songs, finger plays, rhymes, stories, and fun.

 

‘Grease’ comes to Ronan High

3/8/2013 - 3/9/2013

RONAN — Ronan High School’s Production of “Grease” will be at the Ronan Performing Arts Center March 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. The story reflects Rydell High’s senior class of 1959 including duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby socks and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. 

This is the family-friendly student version of  “Grease,” so bring the whole family. Tickets are sold at the Ronan Flower Mill or at the box office the evening of the play for $5. 

 

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Polson Presbyterian Church to give free dinner

3/8/2013

POLSON —The March friendship table dinner is coming up on March 8 from 5-7 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. We will serve baked potatoes with loads of toppings including chili. We’ll also have a green salad and plenty of desserts. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

 

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