Friday, April 15
Learn about business documentation
KALISPELL/ZOOM — On April 15, “Documentation” will be taught (Zoom option). Clear, concise and factual documentation that is constructive, corrective and positive is critical to any business. Receive guidance and samples for all types of employee personnel file information. Understand the importance of training for all levels of supervisors who may contribute to an employee’s file. Mission West Community Development Partners offers the chance to attend workshops free of charge. To be eligible, you must own or work for a for-profit small business with ten or fewer employees located in Lake, Mineral or Sanders County. Entrepreneurs who are planning to start a business are also eligible. If you’d like to enroll, call us at 406-676-5928.
Saturday, April 16
Easter Eggs to be found at Lone Pine State Park
KALISPELL — Lone Pine State park is located five miles southwest of Kalispell.
Join us for an afternoon of fun activities including the great Easter Egg Hunt. The egg hunt will be broken up into four sessions starting at 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. and will include other activities after the hunt.
Registration is required. Call 406-755-2706 ext. 0 to register. Please sign up for just one session.
Bring an Easter basket or bag for each child to collect eggs. Participants will meet at the picnic shelter before walking on a short 30-minute loop to search for Easter eggs.
Dress for the weather as the event will be outside.
Participate in ‘Park After Dark’ guided hike
WAYFARERS — Wayfarers is one unit of Flathead Lake State Park located on the east shore. On the April full moon, April 16, at 8:30 p.m., join a park ranger on a 1.5 mile guided hike. This hike offers a unique way to experience your local trails and the shore of Flathead Lake.
Please bring headlamps, sturdy hiking shoes, water, snacks, and warm clothes (camera is optional). The cost is $4 and reservations are required.
Call the ranger station at 406-837-3041 ext. 0 to reserve a spot.
Sunday, April 17
Methodist Church offers several Easter service times
The Methodist Church is offering a special Easter sunrise service at 6:30 p.m. on the back deck of Allentown Restaurant at Ninepipes.
In addition, regular Easter services will be held at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Methodist Church at the top of Post Creek Hill.
A breafast will be held at 9 a.m. at the church following the 8 a.m. service and the 10 a.m. service.
Wednesday, April 20
MT Poet Laureate plans online program
POLSON — On Wednesday, April 20, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Montana’s Poet Laureate with Mark Gibbons will take place. You can join online at: https:/tinyurl.com/mtpoetmark or join the watch party in the large meeting room of the North Lake County Public Library.
Please register at 406-883-8225 by April 18. At least five patrons must register to have the watch party.
Friday, April 22
Celebrate Earth Day
BIG ARM — Celebrate Earth Day on a guided hike along the shores of Flathead Lake. Learn about the different plants, trees, animals and other features at the park. This family-friendly event is open to all ages. The hike will meet at the entrance station at the Big Arm unit at 7 p.m. The cost is $4 and reservations are required. Call the ranger station at 406-837-3041 ext. 0 to reserve a spot.
Cowboy Ball held at Polson Fairgrounds
POLSON — The 30th annual fundraiser banquet and auction, The Cowboy Ball, will be held on Friday, April 22, under the big tent at the Polson Fairgrounds. No host cocktails and the silent auction begin at 5:30 p.m. and the prime rib dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. This event will feature sho down. Tickets are $60 each and are available at 219 Main, Wild Horse Framing, Muley Bluz in Ronan and PFI board members. Come enjoy dinner, an auction and dancing. Proceeds benefit fairgrounds improvement
Enjoy meteor shower viewing
KALISPELL — The annual Lyrid Meteor shower will be back this year with a partial moon allowing the possibility to see a few meteors. Known for being one of the oldest meteor showers, the Lyrids will occasionally leave long trace trails through the sky. At 8:30 p.m. at Lone Pine State park we will go on a short hike to learn more about meteor showers, then return to the visitor center parking lot for viewing. Call the visitor center at 406-755-2706 ext. 0 to register, as space is limited. Cost is free.
Monday, April 25
Learn Beginning QuickBooks Online
KALISPELL — On April 25 from 9 a.m.-noon at Flathead Valley Community College Beginning QuickBooks Online will be taught. *A one-on-one session is available in the afternoon for no additional cost - to be scheduled at the start of class. To be eligible to take the workshop free, you must own or work for a for-profit small business with ten or fewer employees located in Lake, Mineral or Sanders County. Entrepreneurs who are planning to start a business are also eligible. If you’d like to enroll, call us at 406-676-5928.
Tuesday, April 26
Advanced QuickBooks taught
KALISPELL — “Advanced QuickBooks Online” will be taught on April 26 from 9 a.m.-noon at Flathead Valley Community College. To be eligible to take class free, you must own or work for a for-profit small business with ten or fewer employees located in Lake, Mineral or Sanders County. If you’d like to enroll, call us at 406-676-5928.
Wednesday, April 27
City Commission meeting held
POLSON — The Polson City Commission will hold a public workshop meeting to discuss a draft business license ordinance proposed by the Administration on April 27, at 6 p.m. at Polson City Hall or join by ZOOM-LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86029569765 - Meeting ID: 860 2956 9765 – Dial in – 253-215-8782.
Irrigation District to meet
RONAN — The Flathead Irrigation District will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 27, at 1 p.m. in the Lake County Community Center in Ronan. Use the back door by the kitchen.
St. Ignatius Rural Fire District announces meeting
ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius Rural Fire District notice of regular meeting: The St. Ignatius Rural Fire District will conduct their regular meeting on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 6 p.m. in the fire hall meeting room. For further information contact Chairman Tim Callahan at 406-745-4112.