POLSON — Come join the “Glad To Be Here Project - One For The Kit Bag.” It’s the first of a handful of spring meetings for sharing some simple, inexpensive ways to help yourself and the ones you love. EFT will be taught by Anais Starr. She will introduce “Tapping” and how to do it along with giving Essiac tea information and samples. Come on Tuesday, April 2, from 6-8 p.m. at JourneyBe, 101 Seventh Ave. W. This event is sponsored by Blue Moon Herbs of Polson - Hot Springs – Missoula. Call 406-883-0110 or go to info@BlueMoonHerbs.com for more information.

RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their next monthly meeting on April 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW in Ronan. This month’s program will be all about taking dried foods into the backcountry, recipes, preparing them, etc. Going light in the backcountry with food is the main objective for this program plus good tasting, quality food. Scott and Bonnie Kiser are very experienced hikers and horsemen and will present the program. Come to our April meeting and get some great ideas for yourself and as always the public is invited. Hope to see you there.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their annual Potato Social on Tuesday, April 2, at 6 p.m. at the Terrace Lake Community Church. Feel free to invite a guest. Also remember your side dishes. The regular meeting will follow the meal. Remember your four fat quarters and any extra ribbon you have that can be used for the quilt show bookmarks.

POLSON — Please join us for the community dance at the Elks on Main Street on Wednesday, April 3, from 7-10 p.m. Music is by Ken’s Country Combo playing a variety of country and vintage rock and roll. Ken’s Combo consists of Ken Kenmille (guitar, vocalist); Richard Tobel (lead guitar); Liz Steele (accordion); and our southern singer from North Carolina, Betty Carter. No Elks membership is required. The cover charge is $5. Come check us out.

ST. IGNATIUS — “Lamb of God” is a sacred work by soloists, choir and orchestra to benefit the St. Ignatius Mission fresco restoration. The performance is free but donations are welcomed. Performance begins at 7 p.m.

RONAN — Celebrate 20 years of “Great Futures” at the annual Boys and Girls Club breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and program from 8-9 a.m. at the new Ronan clubhouse. Featured speakers will be Warrior Movement co-founder and Arlee Warriors basketball coach Zanen Pitts and 2019 Youth of the Year, Ayden Diaz.

RONAN — The Parents as Teachers Home Visiting Program invites you to attend our group connection at the Ronan Library on Wednesday, April 3, at 11 a.m. Mary Ann Ewert will lead us all in family yoga. Anyone with young children may participate in this free activity. No experience is necessary and you will not need a yoga mat. Snacks will be provided, and those who attend will receive a children’s yoga book, courtesy of Lake County Public Health. Call 406-883-7288 for more information.

POLSON — An adult coloring program entitled “Egg-Stra-Ordinary” will be held from 2-4 p.m. in the library’s meeting room. What a winter. You are invited to celebrate spring and color’s return with us. All coloring supplies are provided and you may also bring your own.

We also provide snacks and soothing music for a fun and relaxing session.

RONAN — On Thursday, April 4, from 9 a.m.-noon at the LCCDC office, 407 Main Street SW, a free workshop entitled, “USDA Rural Development Value Added Producer Grants,” will be offered.

POLSON — Fresh off Port Polson Players Theater production of “Twelve Angry Men,” Neal and Karen Lewing will speak at Polson Kiwanis Club on Thursday, April 4, downstairs in the Koostatah room at the KwaTaqNuk Resort from noon-1 p.m. The Lewings will share stories of the history of the theater on the lake and performances over the years that included members of the community and several generations of youth from the area. The public is welcome to attend.

CHARLO — The annual Ronan Chamber “Community Recognition Awards” luncheon will be held at noon at Ninepipes’ Lodge. Join us for this annual awards event that recognizes people and businesses within the community that make Ronan a great place to be. Call 406-676-8300 for more information.

ST. IGNATIUS — “Lamb of God” is a sacred work by soloists, choir and orchestra to benefit the St. Ignatius Mission fresco restoration. The performance is free but donations are welcomed. Performance begins at 7 p.m.

Mission Valley Christian Academy is having an Open House with dinner provided on Friday, April 5th from 4:30-6:30 pm. If you are interested in learning more about Christian Education and enrolling for next school year please come check us out! We are located at 38907 MT Hwy 35 Polson or for more information call 406.883.6858

POLSON — Come and support SoupsOn and JourneyBe at their indoor spring sale happening at JourneyBe, 101 Seventh Ave. W, on Friday, April 5, from 3-6 p.m. and on Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be vendors, a bake sale, an estate sale and more. Bake sale donations are welcome.

YELLOW BAY — The 83rd annual cherry growers’ horticultural meeting will be held on Saturday, April 6, at the Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse, Highway 35, mile-marker 18. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting begins promptly at 9 a.m.

ARLEE —The spring community clean-up takes place on Saturday, April 6. We will be meeting at 10 a.m. in the south parking lot of The Hangin' Art Gallery. The Arlee CDC will provide vests, trash bags, coffee and snacks. We will split up into groups to cover the Buttercup Run route along Highway 93 and Jocko Road.

DIXON — Join the Bison Stampede 5K/10K/fun run and pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 6. Please join us in Dixon to walk, run, cheer and/or enjoy pancakes. Register now at: www.dixonschool.org or at 8 a.m. on race day. Call 406-246-3566 for more information.

ST. IGNATIUS — “Lamb of God” is a sacred work by soloists, choir and orchestra to benefit the St. Ignatius Mission fresco restoration. The performance is free but donations are welcomed. Performance begins at 7 p.m.

POLSON — The Northwest Accordion Association will hold a community dance on April 7 from 2-5 p.m. at the Elks ballroom in Polson located on Main Street. The music is not just accordion music. There is a variety of music you can listen to or dance to. You do not have to be a member of the Elks or the Accordion Association to attend, sing or play. However, if you do sing or play you don’t pay. Admission is $2 for members, $3 for non-members, and $5 to become a member of the MVAA. Everyone is welcome. Hope to see you there.

RONAN — Round Butte Woman’s Club will host their annual Spring Fling Brunch on Sunday, April 7, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Please join us for brunch. The clubhouse is located eight miles west of Ronan on Round Butte Road. Please call Geri at 406-676-3054 for more information.

KALISPELL — Kathy Ross will be the guest speaker at the Flathead Audubon meeting on Monday, April 8, from 7-9 p.m. at the Gateway West Community room in Kalispell. Audubon board member Kathy Ross will discuss food sources for most living things, humans and birds included. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Flathead Audubon website: www.flatheadaudubon. org.

RONAN — The Ronan VFW Auxiliary 5652 will meet on Wednesday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall. For more information call 406-676-3380.

PABLO — Traditional arts classes for April are open to everyone. A light meal will be provided for participants. On April 10 from 5:30-8 p.m. there will be large drum making and drum stick making. There’s no fee for making the large drum (which will remain with the center). The fee for making drumsticks is $10 each (covers materials).

BIG ARM – The regular monthly meeting of the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will take place on Wednesday, April 10, at 6 p.m. at the Big Arm Station No. 2, 28565 Seventh Street. The agenda is available on the Monday prior to meeting at the website:lakemt.gov/prfd.

ARLEE — The sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered on Wednesday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m. in Arlee.

POLSON — The April Friendship Table Dinner is on Friday, April 12, from 5-6:15 p.m. at the Polson Presbyterian Church, located across from Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

ST. IGNATIUS — NW Montana AARP Smart Driver course will be taught on April 12 at the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 406-754-4462 for a reservation.

BIGFORK — Montana State Parks invites you to help clean up our public land in celebration of Earth Day at Flathead Lake State Park – Wayfarers Unit (Wayfarers, 8600 Mt. Hwy 35) on Saturday, April 13, at 10 a.m. There will be multiple projects including beach clean-up, trail maintenance, and preparing the buildings for the coming months. There will be free snacks, and you are invited to join us on a ranger-led hike after the volunteering is finished at 1:30 p.m.

Bring a water bottle, sturdy shoes, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Meet at the Birch Grove picnic shelter (down by the water) to sign in and break into groups. Please call 406-837-3041 to register for this free event or email at: stateparks.mt.gov.

RONAN — The Mission Valley No. 134 Pheasants Forever will hold a banquet on April 13, at the Ronan Community Center starting at 5 p.m. If you want more information call 406-644-8329.

ARLEE — Killdeer Artisans Guild’s opening reception for their new exhibit, “Spring’s Return,” will take place on Saturday, April 13, at Hangin’ Art Gallery in Arlee, (Highway 93 N), from noon-2 p.m. Featured guest artists are Claire Emery and Jenah Mead. Claire’s delightful collection of hand-colored woodcut prints and Jenah’s exquisite graphite drawings both feature native birds. Also included, an installation of bird nests entitled, “Winged Makers,” celebrating the ingenuity and craftsmanship of birds (put together by Kathee Dunham.) Killdeer member artists will exhibit paintings, mixed media and photography. Three new members will show in this exhibit as well - Juanita Thames (pastels), Doug Ersson-Hammerberg (photography), and Joel Carlson (sketches).  For updates follow us at: facebook.com/KilldeerArtisansGuild.

POLSON — On Saturday, April 13, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Super 1 grocery store, the Easter Bunny will make an appearance with buckets for the kids, face painting and cookie decorating. There will be a barbecue and bake sale with proceeds going to the local Lions Club for kids who need glasses.

This event is sponsored by Nancy’s Kids, Super 1 and Frito Lay.

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Easter week service on Palm Sunday, April 14, at 10 a.m.

ST. IGNATIUS/ARLEE — Mass will be celebrated at the St. Ignatius Mission Church at 9 a.m. and at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Mission in Arlee and at 5 p.m. at St. John Berchman Mission Church in Jocko.

RONAN — The next meeting of Mission Valley Rises: Democracy Engaged! will take place on April 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the Safe Harbor office. Please remember to bring nutritious snacks, as we are meeting over the dinner hour. We will need a volunteer to lead the meeting.