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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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 — 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.

POLSON — “The Curious Savage,” a classic comedy by John Patrick, continues at Polson’s beautiful Theatre on the Lake on April 29, 30 and May 1. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. Call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers.com for reservations.

POLSON — The Polson Community Church,  1814 First St. E, is hosting a spaghetti dinner on Friday, April 29, at 5:30 p.m. to benefit the Luper family. A “good will offering” will be collected to help the family of Ayden Luper defray expenses that have accrued during his cancer treatments in Washington. All are welcome. 

POLSON — The “The Curious Savage” will be performed at the Polson Theatre on the Lake at 7:30 p.m. Call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers.com for reservations.

Support Dixon School Campus Improvements and attend the Bison Stampede 10K, 5K, 1mile Fun Run and pancake breakfast. First race starts at 9 a.m. in front of Dixon school. Register now at: www.dixonschool.org Any questions please call 406-246-3566.

POLSON — The “The Curious Savage” will be performed for the final time at the Polson Theatre on the Lake at 2 p.m. Call 406-883-9212 for reservations.

CHARLO — Summer session hours at Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana officially begin: Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 406-644-3435 to schedule a visit or tour.

RONAN — On May 3, at 7 p.m. at the VFW on Round Butte Rd. We have a really great program this month. Kent and Charlene Krone will present a slide show about their adventures on horseback, riding throughout the West. They also publish articles of these adventures with Western Horsemen Magazine. Come and get some ideas for your equine adventures. You don’t want to miss this program folks. Hope to see you there and as always, this is open to the general public.

POLSON — Everyone is welcome to join in an introductory class in American Sign Language. No matter your skill level you are invited to join in classes to be held at First United Methodist Church Polson at 5 p.m. and Mission Valley United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. beginning May 4.

 Fees and meeting times will be shared at registration. The classes will be taught by Sandi E. Johnson, who has been a nationally certified interpreter since 1976. 

Please contact Sandi E. Johnson at her email to register:  Pastorsandi.johnson@gmail.com.

Everyone is welcome to join in an introductory class in American Sign Language. No matter your skill level you are invited to join in classes to be held at First United Methodist Church Polson at 5 p.m. and Mission Valley United Methodist Church at 7 p.m.beginning on May 4, 2022. Fees and meeting times will be shared at registration. The classes will be taught by Sandi E Johnson, who has worked in psychiatric, mental health, substance abuse, medical, legal, US Government, IT, computer, educational, spiritual, religious, settings and has been a nationally certified interpreter since 1976. Please contact Sandi E Johnson at her email to register -- Pastorsandi.johnson@gmail.com

PLAINS — The sixth annual Plains Wildhorse 3-on-3 Shootout will take place on June 4 at Amundson Sports Complex. Registration deadline is May 27 and the entry fee is $120. For more information, call Erica Swanson Lawyer at 406-544-849