POLSON — The Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery, 306 Main Street, welcome you to “Mixing It Up,” Feb. 27-April 6. This is a non-juried art show, open to all artists. Artistic interpretation of the them in any medium will be accepted. There is a small entry fee for non-Sandpiper member artists. Visit the website for more information. A reception for the show’s artists will be held on Friday, March 2, from 5-7 p.m. at the gallery.

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery, 306 Main Street, welcomes you to “Mixing It Up,” Feb. 27-April 6. This is a non-juried art show, open to all artists. Artistic interpretation of the theme in any medium will be accepted. There is a small entry fee for non-Sandpiper member artists. Visit the website for more information. A reception for the show’s artists will be held on Friday, March 2, from 5-7 p.m. at the gallery.

RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their next monthly meeting on April 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW on Round Butte Rd. Our program for this month will be about three GPS tracking devices. Mack and Connie Long of Bob Marshall Wilderness Outfitters in Charlo will present this program. The devices are: In Reach by Garmin; a satellite phone; and SPOT. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. As always, the public is invited to attend.

RONAN — Marketing on a small budget can be a challenge. In this free workshop, Jen Fredette, an experienced website developer, teaches you how to: identify your target market; create a customer profile; understand your buyer and customers' journey; differentiate yourself from competitors; develop and implement a cost-effective marketing strategy; generate publicity through public relations; and create contests and promotions. This event will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, at Lake County CDC, 407 Main Street.

Bring a brown bag lunch or plan for lunch on your own. Space is limited so reserve your seat today. Register using our online form or call 406-676-5914.

POLSON – Please come and support our Polson community dance from 7 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4 at the Elks on Main Street. Everyone is welcome. Dance to the Waltz, Two Step, Swing, Cha Cha, etc., with Ken’s Country Combo Band. Casual attire. Price is $5. Snacks are provided at break. Drinks are available at the bar. This would be a great time to get out and meet new friends, socialize with old ones and dance or listen to a good mix of classic country and a little '50s and '60s rock. Hope to see you there.

NINEPIPE – The monthly general meeting of the Ronan Chamber of Commerce gets underway at noon at Allentown Restaurant.

POLSON – Please join us at the North Lake County Public Library every Thursday at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for a one-hour program for children ages 3-5, their siblings and their caregivers. The program for April 5 is “Nano Days!”

RONAN – Please join us for a celebration of Kathy Ackermann’s 30-plus years serving the community as library assistant. Kathy is retiring to enjoy life and is looking forward to participating as a patron in the library’s summer reading program.

Please join us from 2 to 6 p.m. to wish Kathy well in future endeavors and thank her for her many wonderful years of service.

ARLEE — Lake County Community Development Corporation is holding their annual Harvest! Fundraiser to support local food. Enjoy a springtime meal at the Hangin’ Art Gallery in Arlee on April 6. For tickets call 406-676-5901.

CHARLO — A Country Living Landowner Workshop will be held at the United Methodist Church off Highway 93 near Charlo from 8:30 a.m.-noon. For more information, call 406- 676-2841 ext. 102.

POLSON – The Miracle of America Museum is hosting a free workshop for those interested in blacksmithing at any level from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, in the village “Smithy.” Experienced smiths will demonstrate and explain the art of and teach beginners or want-to-be smiths. Participants must have safety glasses or the equivalent prescription glasses, gloves if desired, (although most smiths go gloveless) and appropriate clothing and footwear. Metal will be available for purchase, or bring your own. Each participant will be able to take home a functional or decorative piece that they have made. Scouts interested in working on their “metals” merit badge will find this interesting and fulfilling. Participants under 18 must have a “waiver of liability and release” signed by a parent or guardian. Forms can be emailed or picked up at the museum desk. If there is sufficient interest, the “Hammer-In” might become a monthly activity. For more information or to request a waiver form be emailed, call Gil at 406-270-7895.

POLSON – The Miracle of America Museum is hosting a free workshop for those interested in blacksmithing at any level from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, in the village “Smithy.” Experienced smiths will demonstrate and explain the art of and teach beginners or want-to-be smiths. Participants must have safety glasses or the equivalent prescription glasses, gloves if desired, (although most smiths go gloveless) and appropriate clothing and footwear. Metal will be available for purchase, or bring your own. Each participant will be able to take home a functional or decorative piece that they have made. Scouts interested in working on their “metals” merit badge will find this interesting and fulfilling. Participants under 18 must have a “waiver of liability and release” signed by a parent or guardian. Forms can be emailed or picked up at the museum desk. If there is sufficient interest, the “Hammer-In” might become a monthly activity. For more information or to request a waiver form be emailed, call Gil at 406-270-7895.

RONAN — Robert Keenan, den leader for the wolves of the Ronan cub scouts troop 4956 reports that on April 7 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. we will hold a food drive at Harvest foods.

DIXON – Dixon School’s annual Bison Stampede fundraiser is Saturday, April 7. A 10K, 5K and one-mile fun run as well as a pancake breakfast from 8-11:30 a.m. are planned. The first race starts at 9 a.m. Register online at www.dixonschool.org.

CHARLO — On April 7, at the Charlo School, the Charlo/Moiese Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Unit will host their 24th annual Spaghetti Dinner and Auction. Dinner will be served from 4:30-7 p.m. in the Charlo School lunchroom for $5 for adults, $3 for children and $20 for a family. The silent auction will run from 5-7 p.m. in the Charlo School’s gym. The live auction will follow at 7:15 p.m. Businesses who wish to contribute by way of donations, products, services or money will be greatly appreciated. Please contact Chief Mark Young at 406-207-0323 for further information.

POLSON — A North America Dog Agility Council agility dog trial sponsored by the A Rover Runs Through It agility club out of Missoula, will be held from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on April 7 and 8 at the Milliron Arena on Cutting Horse Lane, north of Polson. There will be dogs and their handlers from all over the state competing in timed obstacle courses including a variety of challenges. Fundraising breakfast and lunch concessions, provided by the Polson High School’s Spanish Club students, will be available. The public is invited to come, watch and enjoy.

POLSON – The North Lake County Public Library is holding a food drive April 8-14. All contributions will be donated to the Polson Loaves and Fish Food Pantry. Patrons with overdue items or fines on their cards are encouraged to bring sealed, commercially prepared, nonperishable food items to the circulation desk. Fines will be reduced by $1 for each item donated. Please note that forgiveness of fines does not include lost or damaged items. Patrons without fines are also encouraged to join in this event to help replenish the food pantry.

VALLEY VIEW — Join the Valley View community potluck on Sunday, April 8, at 5:30 p.m. for a social time. You may bring the drink of your choice. Potluck dinner begins at 6 p.m. Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy some good food and good company. Everyone is welcome.

RONAN — On Monday, April 9, The Ronan District School Board will meet in the Ronan High School Library at 7 p.m.

POLSON – The North Lake County Public Library presents the second of their twice monthly computer classes. A free program on “Pinterest,” gets underway at 2 p.m. All classes are held in the Library Community Room. Reserve your spot by contacting Heather or the circulation desk at 406-883-8225.

POLSON – The regular monthly meeting of the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees starts at 6 p.m. in the Big Arm Fire Station No. 2 meeting room.

RONAN — The Ronan VFW Aux. 5652 is meeting on April 11 at the VFW Hall at 6 p.m. for luncheon and the meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 406-676-3380.

SALISH POINT — The Flathead Lake CSKT Mussel Walk will host events about invasive mussels on Thursday, April 12, from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Salish Point. There will be student activities on invasive mussel identification and life history, how to clean, drain, and dry water vehicles, and how to inspect boats for mussels. The day will end with a Mussel Walk along the shoreline. Check out the event on Facebook.

RONAN — K. William Harvey’s fourth grade will put on a spring concert on April 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the Performing Art Center at the Ronan Middle School.

POLSON – “Going Nome: Familiar Birds in Unfamiliar Places” by Pat Jamieson will be Mission Mountain Audubon’s evening program at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12 in the Polson Library Meeting Room. Everyone is welcome.

ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius High School will host their annual career day on Thursday, April 12, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. with keynote speaker Angela McLean, Director of American Indian Minority Achievement and K-12 partnerships.

POLSON – Please join us at the North Lake County Public Library every Thursday at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for a one-hour program for children ages 3-5, their siblings and their caregivers. The program for April 12 is “Going to the Birds!”

POLSON – The April Friendship Table Dinner will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Polson Presbyterian Church across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

POLSON – Members of the public are invited by Lake County Pachyderms to hear speaker Rex Weltz, Superintendent of Polson School District, address school safety from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 13 at the Polson Rural Fire Department off of Regatta Road. Montana law allows school boards to arm staff as part of an approved program to improve response time for school safety. Mr. Weltz will discuss this seemingly insurmountable local issue covering ideas and factors involved in the public policy about protecting students. For more information, call Norm Johnson at 249-5303.

POLSON — A reception for the new exhibit, “It’s All About The Timing” will take place at the Sandpiper Gallery, 306 Main Street, from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, April 13.

POLSON — Polson United Methodist Church, 301 Sixteenth Ave. E, will host a Dinner and Bingo Party on April 14. Dinner will be served from 6-7 p.m. This will be an old-fashioned 1950s dinner with all the trimmings, including milk shakes and cokes. The cost is $12 per person and no charge for children 5-years and under. There will be door prizes, entertainment, a 50/50 raffle and Bingo. Come for an evening of good food, fellowship and fun. All profit will be used for the East Slope winter storm disaster fund. For tickets call 406-883-0099.

POLSON — The final day of the North Lake County Public Library food drive is April 14. All contributions will be donated to the Polson Loaves and Fish Food Pantry. Patrons with overdue items or fines on their cards are encouraged to bring sealed, commercially prepared, nonperishable food items with current expiration dates to the circulation desk. Fines will be reduced by one dollar for each item donated. Please note that forgiveness of fines does not include lost or damaged items. Patrons without fines are also encouraged to join in this event to help replenish the Food Pantry.

BIGFORK – Montana State Parks will co-host “Flathead Lake Community Mussel Walk” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, at Flathead Lake State Park – Wayfarers Unit. Join the Flathead Lakers, the Flathead Lake Biological Station, and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes to help spread the message of aquatic invasive species, and not the mussel. Learn how to identify invasive mussels, report something suspicious, and effectively clean, drain, and dry your boat. Then, join us for a shoreline mussel walk or go to your favorite Flathead Lake spot to look for mussels. The Wayfarers Unit of Flathead Lake State Park is at 8600 Montana Hwy. 35, Bigfork. Meet at the Birch Grove Picnic Shelter by the water.

POLSON – Gates to the SKQ overlook are scheduled to officially open on April 15. A schedule has been established and moving forward, the overlook gate will open on April 15 and close on Oct. 15 annually. Please adhere to the posted gate hours as you enter the premises. For more information please contact the main office at 406-883-1113 or email us at information@ energykeepersinc.com.