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.
Friday, May 3
Annual ‘One Day Sale’ jewelry sale slated
ST. IGNATIUS — Just in time for Mother’s Day DeVeer Designs’ fused glass jewelry will have their “One Day Only Sale” on May 3 at Rod’s Harvest Foods in St. Ignatius. The sale runs from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from the sale will be donated to the local food pantry. By shopping local you will be supporting small business and helping to feed your neighbors. That’s something we can all feel great about. If you have questions contact Kristie at 406-745-4888. Thank you for your support.
Join mussel walk, shoreline cleanup
POLSON — Join the CSKT Mussel Walk with local middle school students and community members and help us protect our water from aquatic invasive species on May 3 at Salish Point from 9-11 a.m. Rotate between four interactive information stations: mussel identification, a mussel-dog demonstration, aquatic invasive species life cycle questions and answers, and a mussel walk/shoreline cleanup. This is a joint effort of CSKT, UM Flathead Lake Bio Station, and the Flathead Lakers.
Psychic Dynasty performs
POLSON — On May 3, at 7 p.m. in the Polson High School auditorium, the real-life father-daughter team who have been performing their original brand of mind-reading since 2012, will work together to create stage pieces that are unexpected, inventive and, of course, funny. A single ticket at the door is $15 and advance purchase tickets are $13. Youth 18 and under are free and tickets for college students with identification are $5. Ticket outlet locations include: First Interstate Bank and Perfect Shot Tavern in Polson and R&R Healthcare Solutions and Ronan True Value in Ronan. Visit the website: www.missionvalleylive.com for more information.
Saturday, May 4
Gals 14-114 invited to event
POLSON — New Life Church, 1414 Second Ave. W, will host “Pure Joy,” at 7 p.m. This event is a free event for women ages 14 to 114. Women from the community will tell stories about how God is working through their imperfections, real women and real issues. Come early for fun giveaways and laughter.
Get out your dress clothes
RONAN — Enjoy an evening of dancing at the Lake County 4-H Ambassadors Family Prom held at the Ronan Community Center from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. All ages are welcome to this family-friendly event. Tickets are $2 for a single ticket, $3 for a couple, and $1 off with a non-perishable food donation to the food bank.
Join Fort Connah’s annual Spring Rendezvous
ST. IGNATIUS — Fort Connah’s annual “Spring Rendezvous” takes place on the weekend of May 4 and 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The open house is free to public and kid friendly. Bring the whole family and enjoy two days of learning history, live demonstrations, activities and the trading post. There will be atlatl, a long bow archery, wool processing, fry-bread, a chuckwagon, and a black powder shoot. Fort Connah is located 6 miles north of St. Ignatius on Highway 93 mile at marker 39. It was the first building in Montana and was part of the Hudson Bay trading post at one time.
Visit Spring Trades Fair, Business Expo
POLSON — Polson High School is the site of Anderson Broadcasting’s annual Spring Trades Fair and Business Expo. From 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. you can visit with over 100 business booths including food, Internet service, health care, home improvement, cars, digital marketing and more. Call 406-883-5255 for booth space registration.
VV Women’s Club organizes annual sale
VALLEY VIEW — Valley View Women’s Club will hold their annual rummage sale on Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. We are in need of donations of gently used items, no clothes please. All proceeds go back into the Valley View Clubhouse and grounds. We are raising money this year for a remodel of the kitchen and gravel for the parking lot. Please call Kelly at 406-883-2910 or 260-6164. Text for pickup or drop off. We are a non-profit organization and appreciate all the help for our rural clubhouse.
Sunday, May 5
Annual Steak Ride begins in Dayton
DAYTON — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will have their 38th annual Steak Ride on Sunday, May 5, at the Mueli Ranch. Ride gates open at 9 a.m. and close at 11 a.m. sharp. The ride averages three hours; you set your own pace. We will have a new ride route this year. Steaks will be served from 3-3:30 p.m. only. Bring your gear as we ride rain or shine. Horse shoes are recommended. Saturday night campers are welcome but there are no electric fences allowed and weed-seed-free hay only. The potluck Saturday night begins at 6 p.m. A continental breakfast takes place Sunday morning. There will be 50/50 tickets and door prizes and there are only 150 tickets available so reserve your spot early as last year we sold out. For ride tickets or details call Marie Hall at 406-676-0231 or Paula Weaver at 406-883-3092. Ticket prices are $25 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Hope to see you all there. You won’t want to miss this fun weekend folks.
Northwest Accordion Association holds dance
POLSON — The Northwest Accordion Association will hold a community dance May 5 from 2-5 p.m. in the Elks ballroom. There’s more than accordion music; a variety of music is played for you to 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. Remember, if you sing or play you don’t pay. Admission is $2 for members, $3 for non-members, and $5 to become a member of the association. Everyone is welcome. Come to play, sing, dance or just listen. Hope to see you there.
Tuesday, May 7
Horsemen meet at River Honoring location
RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will not have their next monthly meeting at the VFW. Instead, it will be held on Tuesday, May 7, at the River Honoring location (watch for signs on Round Butte Rd.) We will have a potluck dinner along with our meeting beginning at 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. Hope to see you there.
JourneyBe shares healthy ideas
POLSON — Come join the “Glad To Be Here Project - Another One For The Kit Bag.” We’re sharing some DIY ideas for maintaining good health naturally and on a limited budget. Come join us the first Tuesday of each month from 6-8 p.m. at JourneyBe, 101 Seventh Ave. W. May’s get-together will look at the idea of food as medicine, with information on growing your own Essiac herbs. We’ll have seeds and starts. There’ll also be a review of April’s subject, Emotional Freedom Technique sponsored by Blue Moon Herbs of Polson - Hot Springs - Missoula. Call 406-883-0110 or go to: info@BlueMoonHerbs. com for more information.
Learn to embroider
POLSON — The North Lake County Library continues its popular Needle Arts Series with embroidery classes every Tuesday in May from 2-3 p.m. On May 7 needle art basics will be discussed.
Learn to manage cash flow
RONAN — LCCDC will provide a free workshop entitled, “Introduction to Cash Flow Projections” on Tuesday, May 7 from noon- 1:30 p.m. at the LCCDC building, 407 Main Street. Learn how to identify and measure cash cycle times for inventories, receivables and payables. Space is limited. Bring a brown-bag lunch. Register online at: lccdc.ecenterdirect.com/events or call: 406-676-5914.
Quilters plan ‘Brown Bag Auction' fun at meeting
RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 7, at the Terrace Lake Community Church in Ronan at 6:30 p.m. We will have the election of officers and the “Brown Bag Auction.” Invite your friends to come enjoy the fun and don’t forget your brown bag items. Refreshments will be provided with show and tell to follow. Hope to see you there.
Wednesday, May 8
Community potluck
CHARLO — Leon Hall, corner of Leon and Kerns Road, is the site of a community potluck dinner on Wednesday, May 8. Social hour is at 5:30 p.m. and the potluck dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.
Rural Fire District Board to meet
POLSON – The regular monthly meeting of the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will take place on Wednesday, May 8, at 6 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station Number 1, 25B Regatta Rd. The agenda is available on the Monday prior to the meeting on our website: lakemt.gov/prfd.
VFW Auxiliary to meet
RONAN — The Ronan VFW Auxiliary 5652 will meet on Wednesday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall. For more information call 406-676-3380.
Thursday, May 9
Celebrate local author
POLSON — Local author Maggie Plummer will provide a reading and book signing of her latest novel, “Bell Bottom Gypsy” on Thursday, May 9, from 7-8:30 p.m. Come join in celebrating her latest publication.
Learn safe driving
RONAN — The AARP Smart Driver Course will be taught at the Mission Valley Senior Center, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 406-676-2371 to make a reservation.
View movie about life at Whiskey Trail Ranch
RONAN — The movie, “A Montana Legacy: The Melton Buffalo Ranch 1948-1962,” will be shown on Thursday, May 9, at the Ronan Senior Citizen’s Center, 528 Main SW, following the evening dinner. Dinner is served at 5 p.m. for a cost of $5. The screening is free.
With archival 8-mm silent film and interviews with the three surviving children of Ike and Villa Melton, as well as three cowboys who participated, the film paints a vivid picture of the family and life at the Whiskey Trail Ranch. The three surviving children, Nora Jean Malinak, LaRue Melton, Terry Melton, as well as Larry Christensen, Bud (Stan) Harris, Marlene Melton, Gary Abbey and Laurence Walchuck, reveal details of building corrals, sure footed horses, trucking buffalo and Villa’s National Bison Range experience.
The film was produced by Caribou Crossing, a local media partnership, and co-directed by Frank Tyro and Larry (Joe) Darlington. DVDs of the 56-minute program will be available at the screenings.
Friday, May 10
Church serves free dinner
POLSON — The May Friendship Table Dinner is coming up on Friday, May 10, from 5–6:15 p.m. The Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.
Decker to brief Pachyderms
POLSON — For the upcoming Pachyderm meeting next Friday, Gale Decker will provide an update to us about Lake County’s financial health on May 10 from noon-1 p.m. at the Polson Rural Fire Station off of Regatta Road. All are welcome.
Saturday, May 11
Code Girls United holds challenge
KALISPELL — Code Girls United is a non-profit with a mission to help girls become problem solvers through training with computer coding and business skills. We are in our third year of operation and we run a year-round, free, after-school program for girls in fourth to eighth grade. Our most important event is coming up in May. It’s the NW Regional App Challenge on May 11 and 12, at Flathead Valley Community College, Kalispell. This is a free, two-day event for girls in fourth to eighth grade, from all over our region. Additional details are available at: www.codegirlsunited.org.