Thursday, April 3
‘Love Unknown’ chosen as theme for Lenten worship through April 9
POLSON — Good Shepherd’s Wednesday services and soup suppers will be held each week during Lent, through April 9. The theme for this year’s Lenten worship is “Love Unknown.” We will follow the verses of “My Song is Love Unknown,” which include topics such as “love to the loveless,” “love and grief,” and the “needs we have.” The liturgy for each week comes from modern-day composer Marty Haugen’s “That You May Have Life.” Good Shepherd is located at 409 Fourth Ave. E in Polson. For more information, call (406) 883-5864 or visit the website: www.gslcpolsonmt.com.
Thursday, April 3
Bible study group meets through April 10
POLSON — Beginning Thursday, Feb. 20 from 1-3 p.m. a “Living the Questions” Christian faith study will have its first of eight meetings. Each session includes a video, guided discussion, spiritual exercises and Bible study. With the help of modern, progressive Christian theologians, we invite seekers and “alumni(ae)” of faith traditions to re-discover their Christian faith in new ways. We will meet at Polson United Methodist Church at 301 16th Ave E. For more information, you may contact Rev. Donna Young at (315) 283-3113 or Kathy Quist at (406) 883-0302.
Thursday, April 3
Free parenting course focuses on ‘Connecting with Your Kids’ through April 28
LAKE COUNTY — The Sunburst Community Service Foundation, is providing courses for parents. The courses are based on an early intervention program designed to enhance attachment security between parents and children.
The eight-week course, “Connecting with Your Kids,” will take place in Polson. The course is free but registration is required. Childcare will be available. Students who complete the course will receive a Circle of Security Certificate. The course will begin on Friday, March 7, and run eight weeks. For more information or to register, call the Sunburst office at (406) 883-4060 or (406) 396-4577.
Thursday, April 3
Good Shepherd schedules Holy Week Services through April 20
POLSON — Several worship services are scheduled at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Polson during Holy Week.
The Maundy Thursday service, commemorating the Last Supper, will include a study, hymns and Holy Communion. The service begins at 6:30 p.m.
The Good Friday service on April 18 also begins at 6:30 p.m. Lessons and hymns reflect on the events occurring after the Last Supper through the time of Christ’s crucifixion.
Easter Sunday begins bright and early April 20, with a 7 a.m. sunrise service. The youth group will serve a hearty breakfast at 8 a.m. There is no charge for the meal; however, donations will be gratefully accepted and go toward the 2014 service trip to Bethlehem. The Easter Day service begins at 9 a.m. Holy Communion will be served at both services. For more information, call (406) 883-5864, email: gslcpolsonmt@gmail.com or visit: www.gslcpolsonmt.com.
Thursday, April 3
Mission Valley Aquatics to hire, train lifeguards through April 6
POLSON — Mission Valley Aquatics is hiring lifeguards and swim instructors to fill morning and daytime shifts during the week. If you are 15 or older and looking for a great part-time or summer job, or a challenging career that’s in demand, this Red Cross Lifeguarding Program is the place to start. Course will be held Sundays and Wednesdays beginning March 9, with the final exam being held on April 6.
Thursday, April 3
Several services planned at MV United Methodist Church through April 20
ST. IGNATIUS — Mission Valley United Methodist Church’s Good Friday’s service of contemplation, reflection and music will take place on April 18 at 7 p.m. On Easter Sunday there will be a sunrise service at 7:30 a.m., with a breakfast served at 8:30 a.m., and a worship service at 10 a.m. MVUM Church is located at Highway 93 on top of Post Creek Hill. For more information, call Claris Wittinger at (406) 644-2733.
Thursday, April 3
St. Andrew’s announces Easter Week services, April 13 - 20
POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Easter Week services: Palm Sunday, April 13, at 10 a.m.; Maundy Thursday, April 17, at 5 p.m.; Good Friday, April 18, at 5 p.m.; Easter Vigil, April 19, at 6 p.m.; and Easter Sunday, April 20, at 10 a.m.
Thursday, April 3
Stations of the Cross held during Lent through April 18
ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius Mission Catholic Church holds Stations of the Cross every Friday evening during Lent at 7 p.m.
Museum provides venue for students’ music
POLSON — The Miracle of America Museum on Memory Lane, in Polson, just off of Highway 93 S, will present an evening of enlightening music on Thursday, April 3, from 5-7 p.m. This is a free concert provided by the students of Fiddle Sticks School Of Music. This year’s selections will be old time fiddle tunes, jazz, big band era, country western, beach tunes and more from 1920s through 2000s, showcasing how young and old can learn to play the instrument they always wanted to. For more information, call (406) 883-1519.
Saturday, April 5
Breakfast to benefit Polson Youth Baseball Association
POLSON – On Saturday, April 5, the seventh annual Brian Anciaux Benefit Breakfast will be held at the Polson Elks Lodge, from 8:30-11 a.m. Proceeds to benefit the Polson Youth Baseball Association. The cost is $3 per plate for 13 years of age and younger and $5 per plate for all others. The public is welcome to enjoy breakfast and celebrate our youth baseball players.
Talent contest finals held at Sportspage
POLSON — D&D Karoke and Anderson Broadcasting presents “Polson’s Got Talent,” the Voices of the Mission Valley on Saturday, April 5, at the Sportspage for the finals. Win a trip to Las Vegas for two and cash prizes. Pick up rules and entry forms at all venues or enter online at Andersonbroadcasting.com All contestants must sign up before the contest starts.
Two guys and a bible visit Life for the Nations Church
RONAN — Don Allen, an anointed man of God with a healing ministry, will be at Life for the Nations Church, 22 Second Ave. SW on Saturday evening, April 5, at 7 p.m. and Sunday morning, April 6, at 10:30 a.m.
You may have seen Don Allen on TV or listened to him on radio. Don has a very anointed healing ministry.What a blessing God is bringing our way! You will not want to miss this event. Mark your calendar and invite your friends that need a healing touch from the Lord. For more information, to to: www.twoguysandabible.com.
Sunday, April 6
Enjoy ‘Upon the Rock’ Cantata, hand bell music
POLSON —An Easter Cantata, “Upon the Rock,” offered by the Chancel Choir of First Presbyterian Church and music offered by the Copland Memorial Hand Bell Choir is scheduled for Sunday, April 6, at 3 p.m. Come and experience the Easter Gospel story through the eyes of his disciple Peter at the First Presbyterian Church of Polson, 301 Fourth Ave. E.
Methodist Church schedules family fun night with dogs
ST. IGNATIUS — Join the United Methodist Church on Sunday, April 6, at 5:30 p.m. for “Pursuits,” a family oriented night of fun. The topic of this month is “Dogs as our Teachers.” A supper of hot dogs (what else) will be served at 5:30 p.m. followed by Donna Cook’s tips on training your dog. Bring a snug collar or chain training collar and leash with your dog.
Monday, April 7
Herb group changes meeting dates
POLSON — The next gathering of the “Thyme for Herbs Group” will be Monday, April 7, at 7 p.m. in the North Lake County Public Library meeting room, 2 First Ave. E. (use the east side door). Our topic will be “Growing Herbs and Food to Prevent Disease.” Come learn which herbs you need to have in your home and how to use them to stay well. Anyone interested in learning to use herbs is invited to join us. Bring your questions for discussion. Please mark your calendar for the May meeting on Monday, May 12. For more information, call Linda Peterson at (406) 319-2446.
Polson school board to meet
POLSON — Polson’s School Board meeting will be on Monday, April 7, at the Polson district office boardroom at 5:30 p.m.
Ronan blood drive scheduled
RONAN — Ronan Woman’s Club is sponsoring a blood drive at Sacred Heart Parish Hall on Monday, April 7 from 2-6 p.m. To schedule an appointment for a blood draw, or for to get more information, call Adina at (406) 675-3580.
Tuesday, April 8
Join wrapping party for Marmon family benefit
RONAN — Elias Marmon, 25, was in a devastating construction accident last fall that left him paralyzed. A benefit to help the Marmon family will be held Friday, April 11, at Willard’s Bar in Ronan. People are asked to drop off “white elephant” gifts and wrapping paper at Willard’s. A wrapping party is on April 8 at Willard’s. The wrapped white elephant gifts will be sold for $5 each during the April 11 event. For more information, or to volunteer or support in any way, call Julie at (406) 676-2655.
VFW Hall hosts Legion meeting
RONAN — The American Legion Post 138 of Ronan is meeting on Tuesday, (second Tuesdays), April 8, at 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 35981 Round Butte Road. New members are welcome. For more information, call Jack Fay at (406) 676-3380.
Wednesday, April 9
Call for Kindergarten Round-Up appointment
ARLEE — Arlee Schools is hosting their annual Kindergarten Round-Up on Wednesday, April 9. If you have a child or know of a child who may be entering Kindergarten for the 2014-15 school year, please call (406) 726-3216 ext. 2200. We are scheduling screening appointments in the K-2 building. Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 10, 2014. Immunization records and a certified birth certificate will be required to register a child for school.
Everyone invited to community dance
POLSON — At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, Heart to Heart will play their brand of tunes at the next community dance at the Elks Club. Dance from 7-10 p.m. Treats and all are welcome.
Flathead Basin Commission to hold meeting in Council Chambers
PABLO — The Flathead Basin Commission will hold its next meeting on April 9 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Tribal Council Chambers in Pablo. Agenda topics will include updates from or on: TMDL; bull trout; FBC; AIS; rail transport emergency preparedness; and education and outreach.
Mission Valley Heritage to hold annual meeting
RONAN — The Mission Valley Heritage will hold its annual meeting on April 9 at the Senior Citizens’ Center at 2 p.m. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. It’s time to be thinking of sitters for the summer at the Garden of the Rockies Museum. This is on a volunteer basis and hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can volunteer full or half days. Call (406) 676-5454 or (406) 676-4270, for more information.
Polson Rural Fire District meeting set
POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire District monthly trustee meeting will be on Wednesday, April 9, at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds station.
The old business will include updates from the building committee; annual performance review workup; equipment; city/rural; SOP/bullying update; and budget class with county update.
The new business will include proposed sharing of legal fees of unification and the budget.
Reconciliation service to be held
ARLEE — A reconciliation service will be held on April 9 at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Mission in Arlee.
Several topics to highlight Resource Roundtable meeting
POLSON — The next Resource Roundtable meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 9, at noon at Lake County Health Department conference room. Jenna Justice from Frontier Home Health and Hospice, Women for Wellness and a new Youth Homelessness Initiative will be topics for discussion. Lunch is provided.
Thursday, April 10
Free Zen class offered
POLSON — An introductory class to Zen meditation will be offered at Yoga Heart Studio, 314 Main Street, on Thursday, April 10, at 7 p.m. Zen Priest Jerry Smyers will present the class. There is no charge for the class. Everyone is welcome. For more details, call (847) 721-0665.
Miracle of America Museum to show “Harry’s War”
POLSON — The Miracle of America Museum will feature the full-length film, “Harry’s War” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10. The hilarious antics of Harry fighting for justice from the bungling IRS agents, who are sure his Aunt Beverly is worth millions with her military surplus yard, will keep you laughing. Some WWII artifacts used in the movie are on display at the museum. There is no charge for the event, but treats and/or a free-will offering will be accepted.
Montana author Lancaster to present at Ronan Library
RONAN — Please join the Friends of the Ronan Library for the first “Montana Author’s Night” of the year on Thursday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m. Our first author is Craig Lancaster, whose most recent novel is “Edward Adrift.” All Friends’ events are open to the public and we hope to see you at the Ronan Library.
Program focuses on native fish of Flathead Lake
POLSON — The next educational program of the Mission Mountain Audubon Society is on Thursday, April 10, at 7 p.m. in the Polson Library meeting room. The program is “Saving Native Fish in Flathead Lake” by Barry Hansen. Everyone is welcome.
Barry will provide an overview of the ecology of Flathead Lake including the status of the cutthroat and bull trout populations. He will also address proposals to conserve these native species by suppressing non-native lake trout.
Barry Hansen is a fisheries biologist for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
Friday, April 11
Barbecue, music, dance to benefit Marmon family
RONAN – A benefit for the Marmon family, whose son was paralyzed in a construction accident in September, will be held at Willard’s on Friday, April 11. The Ronan Volunteer Fire Department will serve barbecue from 6-9 p.m. KC and the Valley Cats will perform swing music during dinner, and Drunk and Disorderly will host a DJ birthday party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Unwrapping of white elephant gifts takes place at 9 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Marmon family. Call Julie Moore at (406) 676-2655, for more information.
Barron to speak at Pachyderm meeting
POLSON — County Commissioner Bill Barron will be the guest speaker at the Friday, April 11, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club beginning at noon at the Rural Polson Fire Department building on Regatta Road near the fairgrounds. Social time begins at 11:30 a.m.; brown bag lunches are encouraged.
Free dinner served at Polson Presbyterian Church
POLSON — The April Friendship Table Dinner is coming up on April 11 from 5-7 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.
People’s Voice sponsors winter yard sale
RONAN — The People Voice, Inc. is sponsoring a yard sale at the Ronan Indian Senior Center on Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12, from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. They are accepting gently used clothing of all sizes and any other items you wish to donate. There will be tools, sporting goods and more. For a modest price, you may purchase a meal of hot soup, dinner rolls, coffee, tea or cocoa. Don’t miss out on some good deals. Everyone is welcome.
Saturday, April 12
Barbecue fundraisers held in Charlo
CHARLO — On Saturday, April 12, a family-style barbecue will be held at 4 p.m. until food runs out at the Charlo Senior Citizens Center. This is a fundraiser for two People to People student ambassadors, Korrie Frisk and Ashley Mock. Please come enjoy some barbecue food. The cost is by donation. Call Angie Mock at (406) 590-2753 or Val Frisk at (406) 207-4586.
Enjoy lasagna dinner at fundraiser
RONAN — Richard Santorno is making his famous lasagna for St. Paul Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 12, from 4:30-7 p.m. at 35681 Terrace Lake Road. This Italian meal will support a needed partition wall in our Christian Education Department. The meal includes Richard’s lasagna, salad, bread and Wilcoxson’s spumoni ice-cream Suggested donation is $20. For more information, call Michal at (406) 370-8913.
Sunday, April 13
Don Bell to speak at Valley View Potluck
VALLEY VIEW — The Valley View Women’s Club, 40762 Valley View Road, will have Don Bell as their guest speaker at the community potluck on Sunday, April 13, at 5 p.m. Don is running for County Sheriff. Bring your favorite potluck dish to share and questions for Don. If you have questions, call Kelly Bailey at (406) 883-2910.
Ecumenical Palm Sunday Choral Festival planned
POLSON — Everyone is invited to enjoy an ecumenical Palm Sunday Choral Festival at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson. This annual event is truly an inspiration to folks with both Lenten and Easter music selections. Individual Church choirs and worship teams from Polson churches share inspirational seasonal music during an hour-long concert. The Choral Festival is followed by a spaghetti supper in the lower level of the church.
Monday, April 14
Spring film series to run April to May
POLSON — The Montana Co-op Local Food and Sustainability’s “Monday Night at the Movies Spring Film Series” begins April 14 with the movie, “The Beautiful Truth - How to strengthen your immune system, improve cardiovascular health and conquer cancer by changing your body chemistry.” The movie night is free, but you can bring snacks if you desire. Show time is 6 p.m., at Wander Inn at Journey Be, 101 Seventh Ave. W. in Polson, (and if you would like to come learn more or order from the Montana Co-op come at 5 p.m.). For more information, call (406) 883-1330.
Youth delegate to speak at Republican Women’s meeting
POLSON — The Lake County Republican Women Group invites everyone to hear a remarkable Polson High School Senior speak about her experience at the nation’s capitol. Sharidan Russell, William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s U.S. Senate Youth Delegate, will speak on Monday, April 14, from 7-9 p.m. at Polson Rural Fire Hall, west of Highway 93 just north of the bridge.
Tuesday, April 15
Celtic ensemble to entertain at Polson High
POLSON — Tra le Gael, a Celtic ensemble based in the Flathead Valley, will engage audiences with energetic reels, lively jigs and lovely airs, from traditional Irish tunes to modern compositions on Tuesday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the Polson High School auditorium.
Lewing to sing ‘Westward Legacy’
POLSON — Local performer Neal Lewing will present “Singing the Westward Legacy” at North Lake County Public Library in Polson on Tuesday, April 15, at 7 p.m. The event, a Humanities Montana Speakers Bureau Program, is open to everyone at no cost. Neal will present original and traditional folk songs and narrative from our nation’s history, along with his trademark humor. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call (406) 883-8225.
Past Matrons to be honored
POLSON — Mystic Chapter No. 53 Order of the Eastern Star will honor the Past Matrons at the April 15 meeting.
Wednesday, April 16
Celebrate tax day at community dance
POLSON — Are you a “poor boy?” Then, this dance is for you. We are celebrating tax day on Wednesday, April 16. If you still have a nickel in your pocket, this is the place for you. Bring treats and join the fun. Ken’s Country Combo will play from 7-10 p.m. See you at the Elks.
Democrats prepare for 2014 election
RONAN — The Lake County Democrats will meet on Wednesday, April 16, at the Ronan Tribal Senior Citizens Center from 6:30-8 p.m. The meeting begins with a social followed by a business meeting to discuss preparation activities for the upcoming 2014 election.
Ronan Library shows appreciation to community
RONAN — The Friends of the Ronan Library invite you to “Community Appreciation Day.” Stop by the library all day Wednesday, April 16, for cookies, punch or ice tea.