Monday, April 3
Grief support for adults offered through May 31
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.
Monday, April 3
Lutherans announce Lenten services through April 12
POLSON — “The Springtime of the Soul” is the theme for Lenten worship. Ash Wednesday and Lenten soup suppers and worship services led by Pastor David Rommeriem will be held each Wednesday, March 1-April 12, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 409 Fourth Ave. E. Suppers are at 5:30 p.m., followed by the worship services at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 406-883-5864 or visit the website: www.gslcpolsonmt.com.
Monday, April 3
Sandpiper Gallery begins new art show through April 7
POLSON — From Feb. 28 - April 7, the Sandpiper Gallery in Polson will exhibit work from artists Terry Droll (oil painter), Ray Miller (photography), Sheri Nagy (pallet knife oils), and Shane Hughes (woodwork), for their art show “Everything Happens for a Reason.”
NAMI meets at library
POLSON — NAMI Mission Valley will meet at North Lake County Public Library in Polson on Monday, April 3, at 7 p.m. in the library’s meeting room. For more information, phone 406-883-1092.
Ninepipes Museum opens
CHARLO — Ninepipes Museum, 69316 Highway 93, opens for the 2017 season. For more information, go to: ninpipesmuseum@montana. com or call 406-644-3455.
Tuesday, April 4
Horsemen set meeting date
RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their next monthly meeting on April 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW on Round Butte Rd. Our program will be an informational program by Jim Simpson of Lake County Conservation. He will address the club on the Swan Lake Initiative. All are welcome to attend our meetings. Hope to see you there.
MVCA holds open house
POLSON — Mission Valley Christian Academy will have their open house on Tuesday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m. Come visit the teachers and classrooms, look at curriculum and listen to Mr. Bumgarner share the vision for next year. Dessert will be served. All are welcome. The school serves students in grades K-12th grade. Scholarships are available. MVCA is located two miles east on Hwy 35, 38907 Hwy 35. For more information, call 406-883-6858 or go to: missionvalleychristianacademy.net.
Wednesday, April 5
Agency on Aging holds ‘Snack and Facts’ meeting
POLSON — The Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging office invites “well-aged” citizens and those who care for them to attend “Snacks and Facts” from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, at the North Lake County Library meeting room. The meeting includes good eats and some even better information about the many ways Area VI Agency on Aging serves our older population by providing information about and access to services available, nutritional support, Medicare help, financial assistance, and volunteer opportunities.
Thursday, April 6
Read ‘On Bird Hill’
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 “On Bird Hill.”
Saturday, April 8
Annual Hawaiian Luau on tap
POLSON — The annual Hawaiian Luau dinner will be at the First United Methodist Church, 301 Sixteenth Ave. E on Saturday, April 8. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner is served from 5-6:30 p.m. The pork loin and chicken dinner is $15 per person, $25 per couple and children ten and under are $6 each. Entertainment and a homemade pie auction will follow dinner. Tickets can be purchased from a member of the First United Methodist Church, at the door or call 406-883-0099. Proceeds are used for local and church-wide Mission Outreach. Come join us for a night of fun and fellowship.
Dixon holds ‘Fun Run’ to rebuild BB, tennis court
DIXON — On April 8, the third annual Bison Stampede will take place in Dixon. Proceeds from the 10K, 5K, 1 mile Fun Run and Pancake Breakfast will go to rebuilding the Dixon basketball/ tennis court. For more information or to register, go to the school website at: www.dixonschool.org or call 406-246-3566.
Sunday, April 9
Palm Sunday services held
ST. IGNATIUS/ARLEE/ JOCKO — A Palm Sunday service (of the Lord’s Passion) will be held on Sunday, April 9, at 9:15 a.m. at St. Ignatius Mission, at 11:15 a.m. at Sacred Heart Mission in Arlee, and at 5 p.m. at St. John Berchman-Jocko Mission.
Potluck on tap in Valley View
VALLEY VIEW — Valley View potluck at the Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road, takes place on Sunday, April 9. 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.
Youth banquet, speaker planned at MVUMC
ST.IGNATIUS — A youth banquet will be held at Mission Valley United Methodist Church (top of Post Creek Hill) on Sunday, April 9, at 5 p.m. Guest speaker, Meggie Morgan, will speak about “Risky Business and Good Choices.” Youth of all ages and their parents are welcome. Call 406-676-8571 for more information.
Tuesday, April 11
Enjoy coffee with the Chief at new coffee shop
RONAN — Please join Chief Weaver for “Coffee with the Chief” Tuesday, April 11, at Revive Café from 9-10 a.m. “Coffee with the Chief” will be a reoccurring event that will take place every month at various locations in the City of Ronan from 9-10 a.m.
Ronan holds Kindergarten Round Up
RONAN — Ronan Middle School is the site for kindergarten pre-registration. Screenings for hearing, vision, speech and basic school readiness and motor skills will take place from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11. Bring your child’s birth certificate, Certificate of Indian Blood (if applicable), and immunization records. Immunizations will be available. Your child must be 5 years old by Sept. 10, 2017. For more information call 406-676-3390 ext. 7450.
Save the date for kindergarten roundup
RONAN — The Ronan and Pablo School District No. 30 Kindergarten Round Up pre-registration will be held at the Ronan Middle School on Tuesday, April 11, from 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. This registration will be for the upcoming 2017/2018 school year. Please watch the paper for more information.
Semi-annual irrigation meeting held
PABLO — The semi-annual irrigation meeting is on Tuesday, April 11, at 6 p.m. at the Sherri McDonald Hospitality Room (formally the Camas Room) located at the Salish Kootenai College, Joe McDonald Fitness Center. For more information, call 406-745-2661.
Wednesday, April 12
Heritage group invites all interested
RONAN — The Mission Valley Heritage group will hold its annual meeting on April 12 at 2 p.m. at the Ronan Senior Center. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.
Kindergarten Roundup planned in Arlee
ARLEE — A Kindergarten Roundup will take place on Wednesday, April 12, in the Arlee K-2 Building from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 10, 2017, to register for the 2017/2018 kindergarten year. Bring immunization records and birth certificate. Call 406- 726-3216 ext. 2200 to make an appointment.
Polson Rural Fire Board to meet
POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire Board meeting will be held Wednesday, April 12, at 7 p.m. at the Big Arm Station.
VFW Auxiliary to meet
RONAN — VFW Auxiliary 5652 of Ronan will meet on April 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Ronan. For more information, call 406-676-3380.
Thursday, April 13
Gianforte to visit Polson
POLSON — Greg Gianforte, Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, will be in Polson, Thursday, April 13, at noon at the Red Lion Hotel for a “meet and greet” with voters. Anyone who would like to hear his positions on key issues, ask questions, or simply show his/her support is cordially invited. Lake County Republican Women will be providing a bowl of chili and a brownie for lunch. This is an opportunity for a one-on-one conversation and to welcome candidate Gianforte to our community.
Join Masumola Club’s Spring Fling
POLSON — Join friends and neighbors for a potluck gathering at the Club House on Masumola Road beginning with a 5:45 p.m. social hour. BYO beverage and a dish to share: (and your plate and silverware--don’t forget those, and a friend or two if they don’t have anything going). Suggested food distribution: A-H hot dish; I-O dessert; P-Z salad or vegetable. President Ron will most likely lead one of our notably brief, relaxed and delightful meetings following the meal.
Maundy Thursday service scheduled
POLSON — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, (across from Linderman School), will hold a Maundy Thursday service on April 13 to commemorate the Last Supper. This service will include a study session, hymns and Holy Communion. The service begins at 7 p.m. For more information, call 406- 883-5864 or email: gslcpolsonmt@ gmail.com.
Read ‘The Day Tiger Rose Said Goodbye’
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 Day Tiger Rose Said Goodbye.”
Services held celebrating the Lord’s Supper
ST. IGNATIUS/ARLEE — Holy Thursday services (the Lord’s Supper) will be held on Thursday, April 13, at 6 p.m. at Sacred Heart Mission in Arlee, and at 7:30 p.m. at St. Ignatius Mission.
Friday, April 14
Free dinner served at Polson Presbyterian Church
POLSON — The April Friendship Table Dinner is on April 14 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.
Good Friday services held
ST. IGNATIUS/ARLEE — Good Friday services (the Lord’s Passion) will be held on Friday, April 14, at 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Mission in Arlee, and at 7:00 p.m. at St. Ignatius Mission.
Prayer time, service planned on Good Friday
POLSON — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, (across from Linderman School), will hold a Good Friday service on April 14 beginning at 7 p.m. The sanctuary will be open for personal prayer from 3-7 p.m. There will be meditative piano playing from 6-7 p.m. We gather in silence as we reflect on the Passion of Jesus. The service begins at 7 p.m. For more information, call 406-883-5864 or email: gslcpolsonmt@gmail.com.
Reception for Sandpiper Gallery exhibit held
POLSON — The Sandpiper Gallery will hold a reception for exhibitors in the “The Joy of Friendship” exhibit on Friday, April 14 from 5-7 p.m.
Saturday, April 15
Holy Saturday celebrated
ST. IGNATIUS — Holy Saturday Easter Vigil will be held on Saturday, April 15, at 9 p.m. at St. Ignatius Mission.
Kildeer Artisans’ Guild presents new selection
ARLEE — Kildeer Artisans’ Guild will present new selections of works from established and emerging area artists, with opening reception Saturday, April 15, from noon-2 p.m., at Hangin’ Art Gallery and Café. Come to Arlee for the Buttercup Run – and stay to discover a fascinating variety of art that is rooted in place and local culture. Mary Kelley and Gail Trenfield will be the featured artists, presenting Light and Sky: A Celebration of Montana Landscape.
Mission Chamber sets up Easter egg hunt
ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its annual Easter Egg hunt on April 15 at the St. Ignatius School football field at 10 a.m. The Easter Bunny will be there to greet all the kids and get their pictures taken with him if they like. There will be prizes for the different age groups. The individual hunt ages are: newborn to three; four to six; seven to nine; and ten to twelve. Come and enjoy the day.
New location for Polson Easter egg hunt
POLSON — The annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Polson Beta Sigma Phi is Saturday, April 15, with a fire truck siren start at 9 a.m. We have a new location this year; it is at the Polson fairgrounds (across the bridge). Kids from zero-fourth grade can come collect eggs, check out the fire truck, and meet the Easter Bunny. The finder of the golden egg in each age group will win a special Easter basket. For more information, call 406-249-3892.
Participate in MME’s egg hunt
RONAN — Mission Mountain Enterprises’ 22nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 15, at 11 a.m. at the Ronan City Park (Bockman). There will be clearly marked areas for different age groups. Volunteers are needed and contributions are appreciated. Call MME at 406-676-2727 for more information.
Personal prayer time, service planned on Good Friday
POLSON — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, (across from Linderman School), will hold a Good Friday service on April 15 beginning at 7 p.m. The sanctuary will be open for personal prayer from 3-7 p.m. There will be meditative piano playing from 6-7 p.m. We gather in silence as we reflect on the Passion of Jesus. The service begins at 7 p.m. For more information, call 406-883-5864 or email: gslcpolsonmt@gmail.com.
Search for Easter eggs in Dayton
DAYTON — On Saturday, April 15, Dayton’s Easter egg event starts at 11 a.m. at Dayton Park on C Street. Egg hunts, games, drawings, “pass the orange,” and “money in the straw” will take place for 2-3 hours depending on the weather and the number of children. There will also be a bonnet contest. The Easter Bunny will hand out plastic eggs.
St. Ignatius cleans up
ST. IGNATIUS — On April 15, at 9 a.m. you are invited to meet at city hall to participate in St, Ignatius clean up. The dumpster at city hall is for public use but no tires, paint, batteries or appliances are allowed in the dumpster. Call 406-552-3870 with any questions or if you need help moving large items off your property. Please mark April 15 on your calendar and come help make our town a better place.
Sunday, April 16
Easter service, activities planned
POLSON — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church events for Easter Sunday begin bright and early April 16. The Confirmation and Youth Groups will serve a hearty breakfast at 8 a.m. There is no charge for the meal; however, donations will be gratefully accepted and directed to the ministry of Good Shepherd. The Easter Day service begins at 9 a.m. Holy Communion will be served. The youth will also sponsor an Easter egg hunt following the Easter Day service at approximately 10:15 a.m. for the young children. For more information, call 406-883-5864 or email: gslcpolsonmt@gmail.com.
Resurrection of the Lord celebrated
ST. IGNATIUS/ARLEE — Easter Sunday Mass will be celebrated at St. Ignatius Mission at 9:15 a.m. and at 11:15 a.m. at Sacred Heart Mission in Arlee. (No Mass at Jocko Mission.)