Friday, April 19
Church welcomes all to services
POLSON — Polson Community Church, 1814 First Street E, will have a Good Friday service at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 19, and an Easter Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m. on April 21. All are welcome.
Good Friday observed
POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Easter week service on Good Friday, April 19, at 5 p.m.
Popular entertainers return
POLSON — If you enjoy country-western, vintage rock and roll, or blue grass, this is the dance for you. The Cowboy Country and the Gold Dust Girls will again perform at the Elks ballroom April 19 from 6-9 p.m. This is the popular seven-piece band who played here last January. The cover charge is $6 per person. Beverages will be available for purchase in the bar. Dress is casual. You really won’t want to miss this one. Hope to see you there.
Stations of the Cross recited
JOCKO — Fr. Hightower will lead the Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. at Jocko Mission on Good Friday, April 19 at 3 p.m.
Washing of the Feet service held
ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius Mission will hold a Washing of the Feet service on Good Friday at 7 p.m. followed by a Procession with the Corpus of Christ ceremony.
Saturday, April 20
‘Lamb of God’ returns
RONAN — “Lamb of God” is a sacred work by soloists, choir and orchestra to benefit the St. Ignatius Mission fresco restoration. This is a special Easter Eve performance at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. The performance is free but donations are welcomed. Performance begins at 7 p.m.
Don’t be late for egg hunt
ST. IGNATIUS — On Saturday, April 20, at 10 a.m. sharp (don’t be late), the St. Ignatius Chamber will sponsor an Easter egg hunt at the St. Ignatius High School football field. There will be a raffle and bake sale with casseroles and baked goodies at the St. Ignatius Senior Center from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Help raise money for the Mission Mountain Pageant. There will be prizes for each age group: 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12 years old. You will have an opportunity to take your picture with the Easter Bunny.
Easter Vigil celebrated
ST. IGNATIUS — Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass will take place at 9 p.m. at the St. Ignatius Mission.
Episcopals welcome all to Great Easter Vigil service
POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Great Vigil of Easter service on Saturday, April 20, at 6 p.m.
View spring waterfowl at west valley ponds
KALISPELL — Flathead Audubon will host a field trip to the West Valley ponds in Kalispell on Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m.-noon. The group will visit several ponds in the West Valley area including the new public bird viewing area. Expect to see lots of migrating waterfowl and look for shorebirds, raptors, and early passerines. Roads will be both paved and gravel. This trip will be primarily driving. For details and to sign-up, contact Cory Davis at 406-471-3314 or email: piranga99@gmail. com. Trip is limited to 25 participants and is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Flathead Audubon website: www. flatheadaudubon.org.
Sunday, April 21
Join Easter service
POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Easter Sunday service on April 21 at 10 a.m.
Resurrection of the Lord celebrated
ST. IGNATIUS/ARLEE — Easter Sunday Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. in St. Ignatius Mission and at 11:30 a.m. at the Arlee Sacred Heart Mission. There will be no Mass in Jocko.
Monday, April 22
Join ‘Earth Day’ fun with PAT group
POLSON — The Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program is celebrating Earth Day with a fun-filled “Group Connection” from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Lake County Health Department’s conference room, 802 Main Street. Families with children under 5 years old are invited to come and enjoy some sensory play, crafts, and learn about planting seeds and other ways to enjoy and care for the Earth. Snacks will be provided and each family will receive a book about Earth Day. The PAT program is a free, voluntary program that provides twice-monthly home visits with age-appropriate activities for children from birth to age five. We also provide developmental screenings, information and referrals to area resources. Families can be enrolled in the PAT program as soon as mom is pregnant, which many moms-to-be and dads find to be very helpful, since babies don’t come with a manual. Call 406-883-7288 for more information.
Tuesday, April 23
Learn how the buffalo were saved
ST. IGNATIUS — On April 23, the Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition is sponsoring a free showing of the CSKT film, “In the Spirit of ?Atatice?: The Untold Story of the National Bison Range.” Join us at 6:30 p.m. for a potluck meal followed by the film and CSKT panel discussion at Mission Valley United Methodist Church, (70715 Highway 93, top of Post Creek Hill). This event is family-friendly and educational for all ages. For more information contact Cathy at 406-203-2179.
Smart Driver course taught in Polson
POLSON — NW Montana AARP Smart Driver course will be taught on April 23 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.
Wednesday, April 24
Arlee Schools’ Title VI meeting on tap
ARLEE — Arlee Schools’ annual Title VI meeting will take place at the Arlee Community Center on Wednesday, Apr. 24, at 6:30 pm. For more information, contact the district office.
Help make community clean, beautiful April 24-28
RONAN — Ronan cleanup days begin on Wednesday, April 24. Meet at the Ronan High School football field where bags and gloves will be supplied for clean-up from 3:45-6 p.m. Ronan students will be pitching in. There will be a dumpster available from April 24-28 to put any collected trash into.
Do you have a large item or multiple items you need to dispose of but can’t get to the dumpster in town? Do you live within Ronan City Limits? If yes is your answer to both these questions, then we can help. Call Ronan Town Hall at 406-676-4231 to schedule a pick up. Please note, this is to assist with loading item(s) and not a clean-up crew to rake or pick up trash. Our volunteers are happy to help load what you need to get rid of but it must be accessible and ready to go. Please bag small items if possible. Pick up dates are between April 24-28. Lake County Sheriff and Ronan Police Department will be on hand for safety and traffic control.
Make a shawl at the People’s Center
PABLO — On April 24 from 5:30-8 p.m. there will be a shawl-making class (please bring your own materials) at the People’s Center. We have sewing machines for your use and will provide instruction for a fee of $15 per person to cover instructor costs. You will need material, ribbon, thread, appliques, heat and bond and anything else you want to adorn your shawl with. You can purchase rolls of fringe in our gift shop. If you are interested in instructing a class or want a certain class to be offered, call Jordan Stasso at 406- 675-0160.
Thursday, April 25
Kindergarten Round Up on tap in Ronan
RONAN — Ronan School District No.30 is conducting their annual Kindergarten Round Up pre-registration for Ronan-Pablo residents. Registration continues to pre-enroll for both elementary schools for the upcoming 2019/2020 school year, but will be held at a new location: K. Wm. Harvey Elementary School on Thursday, April 25, from 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. For more information contact the Special Services office at 406-676-3390 X7450.
Friday, April 26
Cowboy Ball brings fun, entertainment to Polson
POLSON — The 29th annual Cowboy Ball takes place on Friday, April 26, under the big tent at the Polson Fairgrounds. No host cocktails and the silent auction begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. and the live auction starting at 7:30 p.m. Following the auction there will be dancing to music of “sho-down.” Tickets are $50 each. Call 406-883-1100 for information and tickets. Proceeds benefit fairgrounds improvement.
Pachyderms plan community discussion
POLSON — Polson Pachyderms will host a community discussion from a video by Mr. Reagan called “The Brains Behind Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.” It explains the ultimate goals of Alexandria’s campaign manager based on professed philosophy, which combines Nazism and Communism with threats of violence. In order for American communities to combat resurgence of historically dangerous political philosophies we have to become aware of the power behind Marxism and its growing threat in American civil and political life. The group will meet on April 26 noon-1 p.m. at Polson Rural Fire Station off Regatta Road. For questions call Norm Johnson at 406- 249-5303
Share a potluck dish, learn gardening tips
BIG ARM — On Friday, April 26, Master Gardner Mona Rey will be our guest speaker at the historic Big Arm one-room schoolhouse. She always has great information and tips to share on how to grow a successful garden in this area. This event includes a potluck dinner and begins at 6 p.m. Please bring a dish to pass.
Talk about UFOs
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library, 2 First Ave. E, will host the Montana Conversations program “Montana UFOs and Extraterrestrials” with Joan Bird on Friday, April 26, at 5:30. The presentation is free and open to the public. Montana is home to some of the most significant, well-documented, and interesting UFO reports in the history of ufology. Bird gives a short course in UFO literacy, using Montana events to illustrate different aspects of the phenomenon. Montana seems to be a place where there is a lot of historical UFO activity. The audience is invited to share their own or their family’s stories. For more information, please call 406-883-8225.
Saturday, April 27
Golf, support CASA
POLSON — Join the 13th annual CASA Golf Scramble at the Polson Golf Course on Saturday, April 27. Golf team registrations and business sponsorships are available. For more information call 406-883-0158 or email: casa20jd@gmail.com.
Sunday, April 28
Spring concert includes hand bell, voice choirs
POLSON — A spring concert for the Copeland Memorial Hand Bell Choir and Chancel Choir of Polson Presbyterian Church, 301 Fourth Ave. E, will take place on Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m. Admission is free.
Tuesday, April 30
Library conducts social media class
POLSON — On Tuesday, April 30, from 2-3 p.m., North Lake County library will conduct a “Computer Basics Class - Social Media.” For this class a tablet or smart phone is needed. You can bring your own or the library may provide one for you. Please call the library at 406-883-8225 or stop by the circulation desk to reserve your spot. This class is open and free to the public.
Pablo Elementary holds kindergarten open house
PABLO — Ronan School District’s new kindergarten open house at Pablo Elementary will take place on Tuesday, April 30, from 6-7 p.m.
Participate in Ladies’ League 'Test Drive'
RONAN — Mission Mountain Golf Club Ladies League is having a “Fun Night” on Tuesday, April 30, for all current league members and any lady golfer who may be trying out league play. Come out and kick off our 2019 season. Potential players can get a sample of league play. If you are interested in getting on a team or subbing during the season here’s your chance to try it out. Call the MMGC Pro Shop at 676-4653 for more information.
Register for workshop at Job Service
PABLO — Come to the “Unleash the Leader Within You” workshop with coach Sherry Winn at 8 a.m.- noon at the Salish Kootenai College’s Johnny Arlee and Victor Charlo Theater. To register call Job Service, 406-883-7893 and ask for Kristopher Schock or email: kschock@mt.gov.
Ronan kindergarten open house scheduled
RONAN — Ronan School District’s new kindergarten open house at K. W. Harvey Elementary will take place on Tuesday, April 30, from 6-7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1
Class offers help for caregivers through June 7
POLSON — Are you caring for a loved one? Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is hosting the Area VI Agency on Aging’s six-week series of classes designed to help caregivers with the many physical and emotional challenges they face. The classes begin May 3. For class times and more information visit: https://montana. providence.org/events or call the Area VI Agency on Aging at 406-883-7284.
Dance to Ken’s Country Combo
POLSON — Please join us for the Community Dance at the Elks on Main Street on Wednesday, May 1, from 7-10 p.m. in the ballroom. Music is by Ken’s Country Combo Band playing a variety of country and vintage rock and roll. Everyone is welcome. No Elks membership is required. Cover charge for the evening is $5. If you are hungry and want a great burger, you can come early and purchase one from the Elks. Come and check us out.
Men’s Friday afternoon cancer club through May 24
POLSON — If you are a man with any cancer diagnosis this group is for you. Join others for six meetings to discuss the issues men with cancer are facing Friday afternoons from 5:15-6:30 p.m. at the Bickford Building (upstairs). This group is free of charge. Coy Theobalt has been facilitating groups for men with cancer for more than 18 years. Call 406-578- 8078 to reserve a seat.
Move for better balance through June
POLSON — The spring session of “Moving for Better Balance,” an adapted Tai Chi program, will begin on Tuesday, April 9. It will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. at the Polson Senior Center. The class will run until the end of June. Call Jane at the Agency on Aging to sign up 406-883-7284.
Republicans hold yearly convention
POLSON — The Lake County Republican central committee will hold their yearly convention on May 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the Polson Rural Fire Hall on Regatta Road. The public is invited to attend. For information call Sjaan Vincent 406-644-2863.
Thursday, May 2
Lunch meeting planned for Ronan Chamber
RONAN — At noon on Thursday, May 2, the Ronan Chamber will meet at the Mission Mountain Golf Club for lunch and a chamber meeting. Leadership Flathead Reservation will be the topic for the presentation.
Pray with locals at event on courthouse lawn
POLSON — The National Day of Prayer event will take place on Thursday, May 2, from noon-1 p.m. on the Lake County courthouse front lawn. Local churches will come together for an hour to pray for our nation, our leaders, schools, the tribe, the military, families, youth, and the media. Find more local information at: www.nationaldayofprayer.org, call 406-883-9347 or email: pfcgregg@mail.com.