RONAN — Adults grieving the death of a family member or loved one are invited to join a twelve-week grief support program at St. Luke Community Hospital, 107 Sixth Ave., every Wednesday from March 15-May 31, from 4-5:30 p.m. For more information call 406-528-5212 or 406-204- 1207.

RONAN —Ronan High School Student Council will hold their 5K Color Run on Saturday, April 29. The cost is $10 (5 and under are free) and includes sunglasses and a headband. Registration will start at noon and the race will begin at 1 p.m. You may walk or run the course. It will start and end at Ronan High School parking lot. There will be color-splashing stations throughout the course.

The 5th annual Mission Trash 'n Treasure community sale to benefit Glacier Lake School will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 29 at the Community/Fitness Center in St. Ignatius. Tables are still available. For more information: 406-544-3070 or facebook.com/missiontrashntreasure

POLSON — Please join Mission Valley Rises for our second, Non-Partisan Potluck for Democracy. We will meet on Sunday, April 30, from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Indian Senior Citizens Center, 701 First Street E. Our focus will be on Montana’s Special Election on May 25. We will meet with the candidates’ representatives, ask our questions, and share our ideas. We will also learn more about how, as individuals and in groups, we can be more effectively engaged in our democracy. People of all persuasions are encouraged to join us in a civil dialogue about the things that matter to us in our community, state and nation. Bring your ideas – and a dish to share. We will once again enjoy good food, listen to one another, and make new friends.

POLSON — The Sandpiper Gallery will exhibit “The Joy of Friendship,” a mixed media artwork show from April 10-May 12. This exhibit features member artists Olivia Olsen (mixed media), Larry Kjorvestad (photography), long time member Margie Hendricks (painter), jewelry by Sherry Jones, and guest fiber artist Monique Kleinhans, of Lady Bugs Cabin.

RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their next monthly meeting on May 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW in Ronan. We will discuss our 36th annual steak ride that will take place on May 7, at the Meuli Ranch in Dayton. For ride tickets or details, call 406-676-0231 or 406-883- 5876. Only 150 tickets available so reserve your spot early. Last year we sold out. Hope to see you at our meeting.

POLSON — The Medicare 101 class is for anyone turning 65 this year. There are many decisions to make, deadlines to meet and penalties to avoid. The Area VI Agency on Aging is offering the class on Tuesday, May 2, from 1-4 p.m. at the Lake Co Health Dept. meeting room, 802 Main Street. Those already on Medicare who’d like to understand it better are also welcome. The fee for the class is $30 or less, determined on a sliding scale. Call 406-883-7284 or 1-800-266-4188 for information or to register.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 2, at the Terrace Lake Community Church. If you have signed up for the appliqué class it will start at 4 p.m. and the meeting will follow at 6 p.m. with the Brown Bag auction during the meeting. Remember to bring your bagged items for the auction and any show and tell you might have. Everyone is welcome to come join us in the fun and don’t forget your four fat-quarters for the quilt show.

RONAN — Outreach pre-registration for the Women 4 Wellness Health Fair will take place at the Shepard’s Dinner at the Ronan Community Center on Tuesday, May 2, from 5-7 p.m.

RONAN — Ronan VFW Auxiliary 5652 will meet on May 3 at the VFW Hall in Ronan at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 406-676-3380.

POLSON — On Wednesday, May 3, members of the Polson Chamber of Commerce will receive an update from Energy Keepers CEO Brian Lipscomb. Energy Keepers is a corporation of the Salish and Kootenai Tribes established to operate Séliš Ksanka Ql’ispé (formerly Kerr) Dam. The luncheon will be held at the KwaTaqNuk Resort from noon- 1 p.m. Cost for lunch is $14.50. Reservations are not required. For more information about the Polson Chamber and its activities, call the Chamber office at 406-883-5969.

POLSON — Special monthly Zen Meditation classes are being offered at the YogaHeart Studio, 314 Main Street, on Wednesday, May 3, at 7 p.m. Zen Priest Jerry Smyers will present the classes. There is no charge for the classes. Everyone is welcome. For more details call 847-721-0665.

RONAN — Outreach pre-registration for the Women 4 Wellness Health Fair will take place at Ronan Senior Citizens’ Center Center on Tuesday, May 3, from 11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.

POLSON — On Thursday, May 4, from noon-1 p.m. at Lake County Courthouse front lawn there will be a gathering for the National Day of Prayer. Come join together as we pray for our nation, our state, and our local community. Go to: www. nationaldayofprayer.org for more information. This year’s theme is: “For Your Great Name’s Sake. Hear us...Forgive us...Heal Us.”

POLSON — North Lake County Library presents Story Time on Thursdays for 3-5 year olds at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The one-hour program includes reading, rhymes, and crafts. This week’s story theme is “Grumbles From the Town (and Forest).”

POLSON — Area school superintendents Rex Weltz of Polson, Mark Johnson of Ronan, and Jason Sargent of St. Ignatius will be guest speakers at a special meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club, at noon, Friday, May 5, 2017, at the Polson Rural Fire Dept. Building on Regatta Road. Their topic will be Senate Bill 307.

POLSON — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 409 Fourth Ave. E, is holding a fundraising yard sale on Friday, May 5, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit their new website at: goodshepherdpolson. net.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Parents as Teachers program of the Lake County Public Health Department is sponsoring an Infant Massage class at The Nest on Friday, May 5, from 1-3 p.m. Mary Gertson, LMT, will demonstrate techniques and show parents how to massage their own babies if they would like to. There is limited space so you must call 406- 883-7209 to reserve a spot. The Nest is located at 410 St. Mary’s Drive in St. Ignatius.

POLSON — The Lake County Republican Central Committee will be holding its county convention on Friday, May 5. The purpose of the meeting is to organize itself and elect new officers for the next two years. There will also be a discussion on how to get the word out to our county on the importance of supporting Greg Gianforte for the US Congress. The meeting will be held at the Rural Fire Hall in the Sheriff ’s conference room at 6:30 p.m. For further details call 406- 844-2386.

CHARLO – The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana has scheduled six wonderful artists for the 2017 “First Saturday” exhibits and receptions, May through October. The artist featured on Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. is watercolorist Susan Arneson from Polson.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Fort Connah Restoration Society will host their annual Spring Open House Rendezvous which depicts life during the fur trading era of Montana, on Saturday, May 6, to Wednesday, May 10; a 5-day event. This is a great opportunity to see the 1846 historic Hudson’s Bay Fort Connah Trading Post come to life. This event is free to the public and includes demonstrations of time-era activities, Moose Creek chuck wagon-style barbecue, a baked goods sale, beer and wine, crafts and kids games. There will be historical talks after the opening ceremony at noon on Saturday. Main events will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fort Connah is located 6 miles north of St. Ignatius at mile marker 39 on Highway 93. For more information and trader/demonstrator set-ups call 406-745-4336 or email: 4winds@blackfoot.net.

RONAN — At 9 a.m. on May 6 meet at Ronan City Park for the annual Spring Cleaning event. Meet at the City Park and grab some coffee, gloves and trash bags to help cleanup the town. Ronan City will pick up larger items (no electronics) if you call 406- 676-4231. For more information call 406-676-4231.

POLSON — The Salish Kootenai College Foundation’s annual Art Auction and Gala, “The Beat of the Drum,” takes place on Saturday, May 6, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. For tickets and information call 406-275-4983.

POLSON — A Woman’s Day retreat is scheduled for Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Polson Alliance Church, 46873 Highway 93. The retreat includes coffee, lunch, crafts, music, message and more. This is free but please RSVP to: moaugustine65@ gmail.com. Come, enjoy and bring a friend.

FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION — The 31st annual River Honoring will begin Monday, May 8, at 4:30 p.m. with a community gathering. The public is invited and welcome to attend the opening of the River Honoring. Native games and educational stations will be available for the community. At 6 p.m. there will be an announcement of the 2017 River Honorees. A free dinner will follow.

POLSON — The Lake County Republican Women’s Club will meet Monday, May 8, at noon in the Sheriff ’s Room of the Polson Rural Fire Department building on Regatta Road. Guest speakers will be Ryan C. Rusche, tribal attorney for the Confederated Salish-Kootenai Tribes, and Rob McDonald, CSKT Communications Director. Those interested in tribal and community relations are welcome.

RONAN — American Legion Post 138 of Ronan is meeting on May 9 at 7 p.m. at the Ronan High School (use the west entry door, room 16). New members are welcome. For more information call 406-676-3380 or 406-210-2607.

POLSON — Your Polson Police Department has once again partnered with Pizza Hut to help support the Special Olympics of Montana. Join us at Pizza Hut on May 9 from 5- 9 p.m. Polson Police Officers will wait you on. Twenty percent of all orders taken during the four-hour time frame will be donated to the Special Olympics of Montana. Great food for a great cause served by Polson’s finest.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition’s annual potluck series – Nourish Your Body, Nourish Your Mind will come together on Wednesday, May 10, at 6 p.m. at Mission Valley United Methodist Church, 70715 Highway 93, at the top of Post Creek Hill. Bridget Kevane will present Latino America, Latino Montana. She will lead us through our state’s Latino history, which began even before 1889 and about the more recently arrived community of Latinos in the state.

RONAN — The Mission Valley Heritage group will hold their monthly meeting on May 10 at 2 p.m. at the Ronan Senior Center. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Sitters for the Garden of the Rockies Museum are needed. Without them it won’t be able to open. Call 406-676-5454 if you can help. The museum opens on June 1 and closes again Sept. 1. Hours of operation are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

POLSON — Please join us for a seminar on healthcare and retirement. Set your calendars for Wednesday, May 10, at the Lake Bar, at noon. Lunch will be provided by Edward Jones and the Area VI Agency on Aging. Bring a friend. For more information, call Jacob Baumann at 406-883-3746 to RSVP by May 5.

ST. IGNATIUS — TOPS (taking off pounds sensibly) meets every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the United Methodist Church on the top of Post Creek Hill. The group is looking for new members. For more information, call 406-745- 4653.

POLSON — The Masumola Club’s next meeting is Thursday, May 11. Hosts Christine and Gary Pitts say in May it’s time to do our share to beautify America. We will combine our obligation to police Rocky Point Road with our May meeting. Those who can, please come to the Masumola Clubhouse at 3:45 p.m. to get bags, vests etc. Bring your own gloves. People are also welcome to clean the kitchen etc. if they prefer. Hosts will provide appetizers and beer for people as they finish. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate and we can do that part outside. Hosts will also provide burgers and condiments for the dinner. Suggested food distribution for dinner is: A – H: salad or veggie; I – O hot dish; P – Z dessert. If you can’t come at 3:45 p.m., please come anyway. We look forward to seeing you all at the Masumola Club.

POLSON — North Lake County Library presents Story Time on Thursdays for 3-5 year olds at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The one-hour program includes reading, rhymes, and crafts. This week’s story theme is “The Stranded Whale.’

RONAN — A Northwest Montana AARP Smart Driver Course will be taught at the Mission Valley Senior Center in Ronan on Thursday, May 11, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 406-676-2371 for a reservation.

Salish Kootenai College will be hosting their Annual Spring Powwow and Graduation Honoring on May 12 and 13 with Grand Entries starting at 7 p.m., Friday night and continuing Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m. in the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center in Pablo, Montana. Contest dancing is slated to begin Friday and includes Junior, Teen and Adult categories, as well as Golden Age. Drum pay is tentatively set for the first 10 registered drums, with dance specials to be announced. There will be concessions, vendors and raffles with all proceeds going to helping with the powwow. Vendor space is available so call Tina Begay at 406-275-4851 to reserve a table. This year, all area High School graduates are invited to participate. For more information regarding this announcement, please contact Juanita Swaney at 406-275-4028. For more information on the powwow, please contact Allen Addison at 406-275-4980 (allen_addison@skc.edu) or Linda Pete at 406-275-4968. This event is free and open to the public.

POLSON — The April Friendship Table Dinner is on May 12 from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will hold a potluck on Friday, May 12, at our historic Big Arm School. We have invited master gardner Mona Rey Tuhi back to give a presentation on “Gardening in Montana.” Last time she offered lots of practical suggestions and answered many questions from the audience. We are looking forward to another informative evening with her. The potluck meal (bring a dish to share), begins at 6 p.m. and the presentation begins at 7 p.m.

POLSON — Please join the Community Food and Agriculture Coalition, Polson Farmers Market, and the Lake County Council on Aging at Farm Road for Local Food for All: A Community Picnic on Saturday, May 13, from 1-6 p.m. The picnic will feature a pop-up art show, a taste of local fare, music, vendors, and a silent auction. Proceeds will increase food access to all at farmers’ markets in the Mission Valley and support the Double SNAP Dollar program. Plated dinner will be served from 3-4 p.m. and local beer will be available. Individual tickets are $20 and a family of four ticket is $75. The event will take place at 35060 Mud Lake Trail. Vendors are welcome. Please contact Shay at shay@missoulacfac.org for more information or to purchase tickets.

VALLEY VIEW — The Valley View Women’s Club, 40762 Valley View Road, is asking for donations for their rummage sale scheduled for May 13, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be a bake sale also. All proceeds benefit the Valley View Clubhouse. Call 406-883- 2910 or 406-883-2337 for more information.

RONAN — The Ronan Library District invites you to come and craft a gift for Mother’s Day. The gift-making event will take place from noon-4 p.m. at the library. For more information, stop by or call the library at 406- 676-3682.

POLSON — A blood drive for the American Red Cross is planned for Saturday, May 13, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Richwine’s Burgerville. The blood drive is being held the day before Mother’s Day in honor of owner Marcia Moen’s mother, Lucille Richwine. Call 406-883- 2620 to schedule your blood donation appointment.

YELLOW BAY — The 14th annual Yellow Bay Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse located on Montana Highway 35 at mile-marker 18. The festival is free and open to the public.

RONAN — The Ronan Library will be closed on Tuesday, May 16, for a staff work day.

POLSON – The Lake County Democrats will hold their biennial Democrat County Convention to elect officers at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, at the North Lake County Public Library in Polson. Current officers and precinct committeewomen and committeemen will vote to elect officers for the next two years. The public is invited to attend. Contact Craig McClure at 406-599-4087 or Linda Greenwood at 406-883- 5908 for more information.

POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis will have their annual awards luncheon on Thursday, May 18, at the KwaTaq- Nuk Resort from noon-1 p.m. Presentations will be given to our scholarship winner and youth groups in the local community. The Polson Middle School Band will perform top selections from the school year for our listening pleasure. Please join us for this very special occasion.

POLSON — North Lake County Library presents Story Time on Thursdays for 3-5 year olds at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The one-hour program includes reading, rhymes, and crafts. This week’s story theme is “Sing a Season Song.’

PABLO — Bring your health questions to the Women 4 Wellness Health Fair on Thursday, May 18, at Salish Kootenai College’s Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center. The fair goes from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Plan on attending for 3 hours. Many vendors have items for sale. Men are welcome. To save time, pre-register online at: prevention. skc.edu.

POLSON — Tolerance is at the heart of the upcoming UnVariety Show, slated for May 19 at KwaTaqNuk Resort on May 19 and is co-sponsored by SKC Spirit of Many Colors, ACLU and SAFE Harbor. Spirit of Many Colors Club is a group founded to offer support to those from the LGBTQ community. This is a chance to come together and have fun, while recognizing the rich diversity within the community. For more information or to join the show call call Dana at 406-240- 0640 or James at 406-275- 4800. Tickets are $5 or VIP tables are $60. Funds raised support scholarships.

An East Valley Pottery tour is planned for Saturday, May 20 from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 21 from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The first inaugural East Valley Pottery Tour is a free, self-guided driving tour of some of the Flathead’s most exciting and innovative pottery studios. Each of the studios is nestled along the beautiful East Valley corridor and will take visitors from Bigfork to West Glacier. This free event includes (5) open studio tours, pottery sales, visiting artisans at each location, a poker run with prizes (provided by participating studios) and a post-tour party at Glacier Distilling Company in Coram. Please join us in this amazing celebration of local Montana arts and artisans. For a tour map and more information, please join us on Facebook at East Valley Pottery Tour. The current line-up of participating studios includes: Loon Lake Pottery - Bigfork Tile By Fire / Wendy Anderson Arts - Bigfork Carlburg Pottery / Handmade Growlers - Columbia Falls Glacier Round House Pottery - Columbia Falls Heid Haugen Pottery - West Glacier *Glacier Distilling Company - Coram (will be hosting the after-tour party and site of the poker run awards).

RONAN — In celebration of Armed Forces Day, The American Legion Post number 138 will hold their fourth annual fish and pancake breakfast. Join your friends and neighbors at the Ronan Senior Center from 7-11 a.m.

POLSON — The Family Fun Mile and Skyline Challenge Run/Walk supports Lake County Relay for Life on Saturday, May 20. Registration is at 8 a.m. and start is at 9 a.m. at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, Thirteenth Ave. E. Registration forms are available at St. Joseph Medical Center’s front desk. Pre-registration price until May 13 is $35 for a family of four or more and $10 for individuals. After May 13, family registration is $45 and the individual price is $20. For more information call 406- 883-8275.

VALLEY VIEW — This month’s Valley View potluck at the Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road, takes place on Sunday, May 21. Social time is at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is at 6 p.m. Bring a potluck dish to share and enjoy good food and good company. We hope to see you.

ARLEE - Want to enjoy an evening of music, old-fashioned soda fountain drinks, and community interaction? The Arlee High School band and choir, along with the Jr. High, will perform various songs from the ‘60s, along with solos and duets. They have had an exciting year and would love to share their accomplishments with you. We will also be showcasing projects from the Art, Shop and Family Consumer Science classes. Please join us at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 22, for our annual spring Coffee House at the Arlee High School. Admission is free. Proceeds benefits Arlee School’s Music Dept.

RONAN — Ronan High School will hold “Spring Fling Back to the Future,” where Doc and Marty guide you through 100 years of music performed by RHS Band, Choir and Drama at the Performing Arts Center on May 22 and May 23 at 7 p.m. These programs are fundraisers for the Performing Arts Programs. Performance tickets cost $5 per person or $20 for a family. The Technology Student Association and Future Health Professionals will host dinner both nights from 5:30-7 p.m. Monday’s dinner will be hamburgers, beans, chips and a drink. Tuesday’s dinner will be chicken kabobs, rice and a drink. The costs for dinner is $6 per person, $20 for a family of four (additional plates are $5.) All funds on dinner sales will be used for travel to competitions at the state and national levels.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library will host a free Internet Safety class on Tuesday, May 23, at 2 p.m. in the library meeting room. Library Specialist Heather Miles will present an overview of Internet security and how to stay safe online. Attendees are welcome to bring their own laptops or tablets to follow along. Library laptops will also be available for attendees who don’t have a device. Anyone of any age or skill level is invited to attend. Registration is required.

North Lake County Public Library is located at 2 First Ave. E. For more information or to sign up, please stop by the circulation desk or call the library at 406-883-8225.

RONAN — Come to a Lake County Democratic Fundraiser and Rally for Rob Quist on Wednesday, May 24, at 5:30 p.m. This event will be held the night before the Special Election to replace Ryan Zinke. A delicious home cooked spaghetti dinner will be served. The cost is $25 per person. To get to the North Crow Clubhouse, turn off of Highway 93 onto Old Highway 93 and go east on North Crow Road for approximately 2 miles.

POLSON — Spring Is Bustin’ Out All Over and an adult coloring program hosted by North Lake County Public Library will take place in the library meeting room on Wednesday, May 24. Two 90-minute sessions are offered at 2:30 p.m. and again at 5:30 p.m. Piano instrumental music is on tap for the afternoon session and the Mission Valley Choral Society Small Ensemble will appear for a set of vocal selections in the evening. The library provides coloring projects of all sizes, along with supplies and refreshments. Or, you may bring your own supplies. The library is located at 2 First Ave. E. Please call 406-883- 8225 with questions.

POLSON — On Thursday, May 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the Miracle of America Museum, a mixed media program titled “Guns, Guns, Guns” will take place. We will begin with a short historic tour and exhibition of firearms dating from the first type up through cartridge guns. There will also be a safety issues presentation, information on buying your first gun, holsters, and ammunition, and information on legal issues. Representatives from various shooting clubs, gunsmiths and related businesses have been invited. If you have questions or something to share, call 406-270-7895. Treats and donations are welcome.

PABLO — The 2017 Birds and Bears Festival will take place on May 25, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Salish Kootenai College. Join the fifth annual celebration of birds and bears in science, art, and Salish, Pend d’Oreille and Kootenai Tribal culture featuring our 15th annual third grade bird drawing contest winners.

POLSON — North Lake County Library presents Story Time on Thursdays for 3-5 year olds at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The one-hour program includes reading, rhymes, and crafts. This week’s story theme is “Dinosaur Dances!’

ARLEE/ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Valley Honor Guard will have Memorial Day Services on Monday, May 29, at 10 a.m. at the Arlee Jocko Cemetery, 11 a.m. at St. Ignatius Pleasant View Cemetery and at 11:30 a.m. at the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery. For questions call 406-270-7198 or JC Courville at 406-210-4493.

POLSON — The Polson Flathead Historical Museum, “The Pioneer Museum on Main Street” invites you to view amazing exhibits of daily life in the Mission Valley and Flathead Lake area in the late 1800s and early 1900s, such as the stagecoach, chuck wagon, fire trucks, Calamity Jane’s saddle and Flathead Lake’s ‘Nessie” (some say it was, some say it wasn’t, caught here) and much more. We open for the season on Memorial Day each year, and go until Friday, Sept. 15. The museum is located at 708 Main Street and operates Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Closed on Sundays) There is a visitor fee of $10 and children under 10 years old are admitted free with a paying adult. For more information, go to: www.flatheadmuseum.org.