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 — 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 — 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 — 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.

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. 

POLSON — “Charismatic Curlews and Citizen Conservation in the Mission Valley” by Janene Lichtenburg and Amy Seaman will be the next program of the Mission Mountain Audubon Society on Thursday, April 14, at 7 p.m. in the Polson Library meeting room.

POLSON — Best Beginnings, in conjunction with local educational entities in the Mission Valley, is hosting two different nights for families with young children, April 14 and April 20. Parents with children planning on attending kindergarten next year are especially encouraged to attend. On April 14, at the Cherry Valley Elementary School—Polson Gym, this free event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a light dinner, family activities and a goodies bag. Child care will be provided. If you have questions, please call the Head Start Center at 406-745-4509.

RONAN — Ronan Farmer’s Market will be held on Thursday, April 14, from 3–7 p.m. at the Ronan Flower Mill, 106 Main Street SW.

POLSON — On Thursday April 14, you are cordially invited to the Masumola Spring Fling. Do you remember that feeling of getting out of school, on that first, nice spring day? Do you remember your first puppy love? Do you remember playing favorite games with your friends, ‘till it was time to run home for dinner? Well, you’re invited to feel young all over again. Come on out to the Masumola Spring Fling at the Masumola Club on Highway 35, where an evening of good friends, good food, fun, games, prizes and laughter will be enjoyed by all. Social time begins at 5:45 p.m. Your hosts Bobbie and Mike Faas and Toni and Tomas Aviles look forward to serving a delicious chalupa dinner with all the fixings. Suggested food distribution: A–H hot dish; I –O dessert; P-Z salad or vegetable. Feel free to bring your favorite fruits or salads, tastiest side dishes, favorite family recipes or desserts etc., like you usually do. 

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library will host the Humanities Montana Speakers Bureau program, “Well-Behaved Women Rarely Make History: Women in Science” Thursday, April 14, at 2 p.m. in the library meeting room. This event is free and open to the public. Call the library for more information, 406-883-8225.

POLSON – Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Monica J. Lindeen will screen a made-in-Montana documentary about investment fraud on Thursday, April 14, from 5-7 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk. The event, which includes a complimentary meal for attendees, has no admission fee but seating is limited. For reservations, call 1-800-332-6148 or visit csimt.gov/fraudtour.

POLSON — The public may meet the candidates running for the 2016 Irrigation District elections on Thursday, April 14, at 7 p.m. at the VFW meeting room, 423 Main Street in Polson. Candidates running in the Flathead Mission and Jocko Valley Irrigation Districts will be invited to explain their positions on the critical issues facing the irrigation project. Call Carol with questions at 406-745-4451

RONAN — The Lake County Council on Aging’s monthly meeting of the board of directors will be on Thursday, April 14, at 10 a.m. at the Mission Valley Senior Center. These meeting are open to the public, interested parties and those interested in aging services are encouraged to attend.

PABLO — “Paper Tigers,” the acclaimed documentary film by James Redford, will be shown at the Johnny Arlee/Victor Charlo Theater at Salish Kootenai College on Friday, April 15, at 11:30 a.m. Those who arrive early (around 11 a.m.) will receive a complimentary lunch provided by the SKC Psychology Department. The film depicts the dramatic transformation in troubled teens when the staff at their school incorporates the findings from the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study into their education and support services.

There is no charge for the film, and OPI renewal credits will be offered. For more information, call Jenifer Blumberg at The Nest, 406-546-0199, or Cathy Billie with the FRHRC, at 406-745-4259.

POLSON — The Polson Fairgrounds, Inc. 26th annual Cowboy Ball will be Friday, April 15, under the “big tent” at the Polson Fairgrounds. The fundraising banquet and auction is the main source of funding for the Polson Fairgrounds facility, which does not receive any annual county tax dollars. 

No-host cocktails and a silent auction begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by a prime rib dinner buffet at 6:30 p.m., and a live auction at 7:30 p.m. Dancing to ShoDown will take place after the auction. The $40 tickets are available to purchase in Polson at Wild Horse framing, Gull Printing, Crow’s Nest Gallery or from PFI board members. For more information, call  David or Una Rose Graham at 406-883-1100, Brian Jones at 406-261-8731, or Sharon Procopio at 406-261-2861.

HOT SPRINGS — Jerry Fletcher to provide folk, blues, and Americana music at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

PABLO — On Friday, April 15, the 4-H Student Exchange Group is holding a community dance at the North Crow Clubhouse. Swing dance instruction will be available from 5-6 p.m. and then general dancing will follow until 10 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids – a maximum of $30 for a family. Some simple snacks will be available for sale. Please come support this group as they venture out of our area to find new experiences and bring people here to see how we live. For more information call 406-270-8285.

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will host a pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 16, from 8-11 a.m. at our Big Arm Historic School. We will serve pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and beverages. We are not charging for the meal, but donations are gladly accepted. Proceeds will help us restore the original outhouses located at the school. We will also have local author, Grace Larson, doing a book- signing of the three books she has written. What a wonderful way to start your day. Please contact Nancy Foster at 406-849-5064 with any questions.

DIXON — The annual Bison Stampede 10K, 5K, and 1 mile fun run takes place Saturday, April 16. Late registration is from 8-8:50 a.m. The 10K run begins at 9 a.m. followed by the start of the 5K at 9:30 a.m. The 1-mile fun run begins at 10:15 a.m. Awards will be presented to first, second and third place winners. A pancake breakfast will be available for purchase from the Dixon School from 8:30-11 a.m. Proceeds benefit Dixon School improvements. For more information, email Breezy Coston, secretary@dixonschool.org.

YELLOW BAY — The 80th annual cherry growers’ horticultural meeting begins at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, April 16, at the Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse, Highway 35, at mile-marker 18.   

Dr. Matthew Whiting will be keynote speaker and will address issues of particular interest to Montana’s cherry growers. The agenda also includes updates on governmental regulations and ideas to control bird populations during harvest. Pre-registration is recommended and general admission is $20 per person and includes morning refreshments, lunch, and handouts. For more information or to preregister, call (406) 982-3069.

HOT SPRINGS — Tin Cup plays country music at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

VALLEY VIEW — Valley View Women’s Club rummage/bake sale will be held on Saturday, April 16, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The clubhouse is located at 40762 Valley View Road. Gently-used item donations are needed. For pick-up or drop-off, call Kelly Bailey at 406-883-2910. All proceeds benefit the Valley View Clubhouse, a non-profit organization. Thank you for supporting our 77-year-old community hall.

VALLEY VIEW — Valley View Women’s Club rummage/bake sale will be held on Saturday, April 16, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The clubhouse is located at 40762 Valley View Road. Gently-used item donations are needed. For pick-up or drop-off, call Kelly Bailey at 406-883-2910. All proceeds benefit the Valley View Clubhouse, a non-profit organization. Thank you for supporting our 77-year-old community hall

ARLEE —The Brown Building is hosting the second annual Father/Daughter and Community Dance on April 16. The evening begins at 7 p.m. with a special dance for fathers, uncles, grand-fathers to accompany daughters, nieces, granddaughters or a special girl. Of course moms are welcome too. A community dance will follow at 9 p.m. Admission for the night is $10 for adults, $5 for kids twelve years old and under. The Rockpickers will perform live music. Light refreshments will be provided and Western Spirit Photography will be on hand to capture the memories. The dances are sponsored by Blackfoot Telecommunications. For information call 406-726-3227.

GLACIER PARK — Entrance fees to Glacier National Park, as well as other units of the National Park Service, will be waived on Saturday, April 16,-Sunday, April 24, in honor of National Park Week.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Valley United Methodist Church will show the movie “ Paper Tigers” on Saturday, April 16, at 11 a.m. at the Mission Valley United Methodist Church, 70715 Highway 93 (top of Post Creek Hill), followed by a panel discussion led by Teresa Nygaard, Director of The Parenting Place in Missoula. The film depicts the dramatic transformation in troubled teens when the staff at their school incorporates the findings from the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study into their education and support services.

There is no charge for the film, and OPI renewal credits will be offered.  For more information, call Jenifer Blumberg at The Nest, 406-546-0199, or Cathy Billie with the FRHRC, at 406-745-4259.

CHARLO — The Charlo-Moiese Volunteer Fire Department will hold their annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 16. A spaghetti dinner will be served from 4:30-7 p.m. in the Charlo lunchroom and at 7:30 p.m. a live auction will take place with a raffle drawing to follow. Raffle tickets are $2 each or three for $5. You need not be present to win. Raffle items are: queen sized quilt; one-half a pig, cut and wrapped; a 50 inch Sony TV and a 30-06 Vortex Diamond 4-12X40 Scope. All proceeds benefit the Charlo-Moiese VFD and EMS Unit. For more information call 406-207-0323.

POLSON — Polson Youth Soccer U18 boys’ team will play FC Missoula’s soccer team at Linderman School at 9 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. on April 16.

ARLEE — A kindergarten roundup will be held at the Arlee Elementary k-2 building from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19. Call 406-726-3216 ext. 2200 for an appointment. Your child must be 5 years old by Sept. 10, 2016, to register for the 2016-17 school year. Bring your child’s immunization records and birth certificate.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Neighborhood Watch will meet on Tuesday, April 19, at 7 p.m. at the St. Ignatius Senior Center. A representative from Blackfoot Telephone Company will make a presentation.

RONAN — Lake County Community Development will sponsor “A Financial Model Template for Cash Flow Projections” workshop on Tuesday, April 19, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 407 Main Street. Call 406-676-3200 or 406-676-5901 to register. There will be a $10 charge for lunch.

POLSON — On April 19 an AARP Smart Driver Course will be offered at the Polson Area Senior Center from 8:30-11 a.m. and from 1-3 p.m. Call 406-883-4735 for a reservation.

POLSON — Missoula Self Help Law Center will be in Polson on Tuesday, April 19, at the North Lake County Public Library from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. They will provide services on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Walk-ins are welcome all day or to schedule an appointment please call 406-258-3428.

PABLO — Superintendent of Public Instruction and U.S. House candidate Denise Juneau is hosting a free community dinner Tuesday, April 19, at 5:30 p.m. at the People’s Center. All are welcome.

RONAN/PABLO — The Ronan/Pablo School District will hold kindergarten pre-registration at the Ronan Middle School on Tuesday, April 19, from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Please bring child’s birth certificate and immunization records. Immunizations will be provided upon request – bring Healthy MT Kids/Medicaid/health insurance cards. Screens of hearing, vision, speech, basic school readiness and motor skills will take place. Your child must be 5 years old by Sept. 10, 2016, to be eligible for kindergarten.

POLSON — Best Beginnings, in conjunction with local educational entities in the Mission Valley, is hosting a night for families with young children. Parents with children planning on attending kindergarten next year are especially encouraged to attend. On April 20, at the Pablo Elementary School Gym, this free event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a light dinner, family activities and a goodies bag. Child Care will be provided. If you have questions, please call the Head Start Center at 406-745-4509.

POLSON — A community dance will be held at the Elks on Wednesday, April 20, from 7-10 p.m. Ken’s Country Combo will be playing. We’re looking for more dancers; come on out.

POLSON — Members of the Flathead Basin Commission will hold a meeting on April 20, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Lake County Courthouse in Polson. The a.m. portion of the meeting will focus on Aquatic Invasive Species updates. The afternoon portion of the meeting will feature a series of presentations related to Flathead waters.

All FBC meetings are open to the public. For more information, contact the FBC at 406-240-3453. 

ARLEE —  “Healing the Jocko Valley” food sovereignty project: “Food is Sacred, Food is Medicine,” will take place on April 20 at 6 p.m. at the Arlee Community Center on Powwow Road. Come and hear about: healthy cooking, nutrition information, health education (BMI, blood sugar, blood pressure checks), gardening-101 (sign up for help with getting your garden started).

POLSON — We are going to plant a happy face at the April Parents as Teachers Playgroup and pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend this free program. Kids will be able to take both their plant and a book home with them. Come join us from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Lake County Public Health Department, 802 Main St. This is a good chance to meet other families with young children in the area, and to learn more about the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program. Call LCPH at 406-883-7288 for more information.

RONAN — The Mission Valley Sub-network of the Missoula Businesswomen’s Network will meet on Thursday, April 21, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lake County Community Development Building. Tracey Worley will present “5 Steps to Create the Future You Want – Personal Leadership Development.” Kelly Whitworth from Quick Silver Express will sponsor lunch. RSVP to ldville@yahoo.com.

DAYTON — Dayton Elementary School will host Kindergarten Round-up and Child Find Thursday, April 21, from noon-4 p.m. A child is eligible for kindergarten if they will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 10, 2016. To make an appointment or receive more information, call Dayton School at 406-849-5484. 

RONAN — Ronan Farmer’s Market will be held on Thursday, April 21, from 3–7 p.m. at the Ronan Flower Mill, 106 Main Street SW.

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will be held Thursday, April 21, from 5-7 p.m. Your host will be Sportspage located at 101 Heritage Lane. See you there.

HOT SPRINGS — Wayo to play on the piano and sing Boogie Woogie at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

ARLEE — On Friday, April 22, an Arlee Earth Day Celebration will take place at the Hangin’ Art Gallery on Highway 93 in downtown Arlee. Activities and demonstrations for children and adults will take place from noon–5 p.m.  “The Story of Honey,” a play by the Arlee Youth Leadership Council, begins at 5:30 p.m. and a pass-the-hat concert by Andre Floyd will take place from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Join us for an exciting day and evening. Dinner will be served from 5–7:30 p.m. If you have questions call Hangin’ Art Gallery at 406-726-5005 or go to: donna@hanginartgallery.com.

POLSON — Mission Valley Live will present The Great Kaplan on Friday, April 22, at 7 p.m. at Polson High School. The show’s illusion, music, juggling and deadpan comedy collide in a hilarious vaudeville spectacle. Children 18 and under are admitted free and those under 12 must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. Tickets are $13 in advance or $15 at the door. Call 406-883-2739 for more information.

POLSON — Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery will host a reception on Friday, April 22, from 5-7 p.m. for the showing of “Parks and Rec” artistic interpretations. For more information contact the Gallery at 406-883-5956.

RONAN — On April 22 an AARP Smart Driver Course will be offered at the Mission Valley Senior Center in Ronan from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 406-676-2371 for a reservation.

POLSON — The Miracle of America Museum will host a “Coffee House” open-mic and live music event on Friday, April 22, from 6-8 p.m. If you play an instrument or sing, come share your talents. For more information, contact Charles Lutz at Mission Valley Christian Academy by calling 406-883-6858. 

POLSON — On Friday, April 22, Representative Al Olszewski, who is on the Interim Children, Family and Human Services Committee, will discuss what he knows about Democrat Governor Bullock’s planned resettlement of Syrian refugees in western Montana. 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.

PABLO — Bret Richardson will host a free presentation on planning for retirement and the process of retiring. The event is not a sell or solicitation event but simply an educational seminar. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers and will include cupcakes and coffee. The event will be held in Pablo on Friday, April 22, at 10 a.m. in the Mission Valley Power conference room. Please use the east entrance.

ST. IGNATIUS — A nature walk and learning about recycling are the topics for the April Parents as Teachers Playgroup at The Nest. Open to the public, this event includes a light lunch, activities and story time. Kids may take a book home with them. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend this free program. Come join us at The Nest, in Mission. Call 406-546-0199 if you have any questions.

HOT SPRINGS — Larry Hirshberg to entertain with acoustic folk music at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

POLSON — CASA of Lake and Sanders Counties is holding its 10th annual Golf Scramble on Saturday April 23, at the Polson Bay Golf Course. This is our only major fundraiser each year. CASA trains and supports volunteers who serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates to represent the best interests of children who have been subject to abuse and neglect. Advertise your business, sign up a team, or just donate to the cause. The four-person Golf Scramble begins with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. with a barbeque and auction to follow. There will be a hole-in-one event with a chance to win an automobile. For more information call 406-883-8230.

POLSON — “Anybody for tea?” A dinner theater to raise funds for PHS Theater and PHS Summer Spanish Club will take place April 23 and 24 at the Finley Point Montecahto Clubhouse. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. and the show will be at 7 p.m. 

The cost is $20 for dinner and show, $10 for show only and $100 for a table for six. Tickets can be purchased by calling 406-698-7543 or emailing: phsboxoffice@polson.k12.mt.us. Show-only tickets will be available at the door.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold a workday on Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the LDS Church. It is a potluck and anyone wishing to help with the 2017 raffle quilt is welcome to come. Bring your sewing machine and thread.

POLSON — Polson Youth Soccer U14 girls’ team will play Flathead Rapids’ soccer team at Linderman School at 9 a.m. and will play Flathead Force at Linderman School at 3 p.m. on April 23.

POLSON — The monthly Polson Indian Education Committee meeting is on Monday, April 25, at Polson High School. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria and the meeting is at 6 p.m. in the school library. Childcare will be provided. This meeting is open to the public. If you have any questions or would like to get any topics on the agenda, please contact our committee secretary at polsonIEC@gmail.com.

RONAN/PABLO — K. Wm. Harvey Elementary and Pablo Elementary will hold new kindergarten Open Houses on Monday, April 25. Call 406-676-3390 ext. 7450 for more information.

ST IGNATIUS — Women-4-Wellness pre-registration is available as a means to get into the health fair in a timely manner, to complete the health survey, and receive announcements. The St. Ignatius Community Center will hold pre-registration on Monday, April 25, from 7 a.m.-noon. Dates and times coming to Charlo, Dixon and Elmo locations the last week in April.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library in Polson will present a program on Financial Fraud Protection in partnership with Money Smart Week® on Tuesday, April 26, at 4 p.m. in the library meeting room. It is free and open to the public. If you would like more information on Money Smart Week, visit www.MoneySmartWeek.org. For more information about this program call 406-883-8225.

PABLO — The Lake County Democrats will sponsor a program on climate change and how it is affecting Montana wildlife Wednesday, April 27, at the Johnny Arlee-Victor Charlo Theater on the Salish Kootenai College campus in Pablo. There will be a brief social gathering at 6:30 p.m. with the program beginning at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Call 406-883-5908 for more information.

POLSON — The Area VI Agency on Aging is offering a Medicare Basics class for anyone turning 65 this year, on Wednesday, April 27, from 1-4 p.m. at the Lake County Health Dept. meeting room at 802 Main Street. There are many decisions to make, deadlines to meet and penalties to avoid. Those already on Medicare, who’d like to understand it better, are also welcome. Call 406-883-7284 or 1-800-266-4188 for information or to register.

RONAN — Women-4-Wellness pre-registration is available as a means to get into the health fair in a timely manner, to complete the health survey, and receive announcements. The Ronan Senior Citizen Center will hold pre-registration on Wednesday, April 27, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dates and times coming to Charlo, Dixon and Elmo locations the last week in April.

HOT SPRINGS — Women-4-Wellness pre-registration is available as a means to get into the health fair in a timely manner, to complete the health survey, and receive announcements. The Hot Springs Senior Citizen Center will hold pre-registration on Wednesday, April 27, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dates and times coming to Charlo, Dixon and Elmo locations the last week in April.