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.

RONAN — Ronan Library will be closed from Thursday, March 8, through Wednesday, March 14, to implement changes in our children’s space. Thanks to the Smart Spaces grant we have new modular furniture. This closure will give the library staff time to get things ship-shape, without causing danger to the public. Also, we will not be closed the third Tuesday in March for the usual staff work day because of this closure. Thank you for all the support from our patrons and community.

POLSON — All are invited to the Pachyderm meeting on Friday, March 9, from noon-1 p.m. at the Polson Rural Fire Department off Regatta Road. Janet Austin will provide training on levels of working dog classification from the Federal ADA. She will also discuss FAA laws about who can bring service animals into public settings and businesses. A real life story will be shared about Bill and his faithful dog JP and how they came to be a team. There will also be information and resources on how to obtain a service dog.  

BIG FORK — Are you a teen? Do you want to have healthy relationships? This retreat held by the nonprofit “PEACE” is for seventh-12th grade girls who want to gain leadership skills, learn the red flag signs of dating abuse and learn how to help a friend who is in an abusive situation. Students from all over Montana are welcome as we go through the “statement red flag” curriculum. The retreat will be held at Big Sky Bible Camp just north of Big Fork and will begin at 6 p.m. on March 9 and end at noon on March 11. Registration before Feb. 1 is only $35 (late registration is $55). To learn more go to: createyourstatement.com or for more information email: peaceofpolson@gmail.com.

POLSON — Mission Valley Has Talent competition is scheduled for 7 p.m., Friday, March 9, at the Polson High School Auditorium. This event is a fundraiser for the Helping Hands Fund, a non-profit ministry of the Mission Valley Ministerial Association, formerly the Polson Ministerial Association. Since 2004 Helping Hands Fund has provided emergency assistance to county residents, as well as to those traveling through who find themselves in need. For more information, go to Mission Valley Has Talent Facebook page or call 406-249-0837 or 406-883-4160.

RONAN — The Ronan Woman’s Club Arts and Crafts Fair will take place on Saturday, March 10, from 9 a.m-4:30 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center. Over 40 vendors are expected. Doughnuts and coffee for breakfast and fry-bread Indian tacos, soup and sandwich for lunch will be available for purchase. All proceeds go back to the Ronan Community. Call 406-676-3232 or go to: Ronanwomansclub@gfwcmontana.org, for more information.

RONAN — Round Butte Woman’s Club will host their annual Spring Fling Brunch on Sunday, March 11, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The ladies will also serve sourdough pancakes, biscuits and sausage gravy, scrambled eggs and fresh fruit. The clubhouse is located 8-miles west of Ronan on Round Butte Road. Please call 406-676-3054 for more information.

VALLEY VIEW — Join the Valley View potluck on Sunday, March 11, at the Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road. Bring your drink of choice to social time at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is at 6 p.m. Bring your favorite potluck dish to share. Call 406-883-2910 if you have questions.

CHARLO — Charlo School will hold a Kindergarten Round Up event on Monday, March 12. Call 644-2206 for an appointment time. Bring a copy of the student’s birth certificate and immunization records.

RONAN — The Ronan School District Board will meet Monday, March 12 in the Ronan High School Library at 7 p.m. 

POLSON — Core Computer classes will be taught at North Lake County Library on March 13, at 2 p.m. This program of courses can provide you with computer and technology basics. North Lake County Public Library presents free twice-monthly computer classes. All classes will be held in the library community room. Reserve you spot by contacting Heather or the circulation desk at 406-883-8225.

RONAN — The Ronan VFW Auxiliary 5652 scheduled to meet on Wednesday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall has been cancelled. For more information, call 406-676-3380.

POLSON — A Zen Meditation Class is being offered at the YogaHeart Studio, 314 Main Street, on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 6 p.m. The classes will be presented by Zen Priest Zenku, Jerry Smyers. There is no charge for the class and everyone is welcome. For more details call 847-721-0665.

POLSON — North Lake County Library, 2 First Ave. E, will be closed on Wednesday, March 14, for staff development.

POLSON — The regular monthly meeting of the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will take place on Wednesday, March 14, 6 p.m. at the Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road. The board plans to hold monthly meetings at alternate locations.

POLSON — The March SPLASH host will be at Professional Therapy Associates, 103 Whitewater, Suite D. This month’s SPLASH will take place on Thursday, March 15, from 5-7 p.m.

RONAN — Farah Ally with Taproot Strategies will make a presentation on business growth methods at the Mission Valley Businesswomen’s Network meeting on Thursday, March 15, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lake County CDC, 407 Main St. This meeting is open to the pubic. Bring your own lunch, come network and learn.

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.