Friday, March 9
View variety of art mediums at ‘Mixing It Up’ art show
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.
Friday, March 9
Library closes to update children’s space
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.
Learn about service dogs in Montana
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.
Learn signs of dating abuse
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.
Mission Valley Has Talent Show staged
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.