Thursday, April 4
Color with friends
POLSON — An adult coloring program entitled “Egg-Stra-Ordinary” will be held from 2-4 p.m. in the library’s meeting room. What a winter. You are invited to celebrate spring and color’s return with us. All coloring supplies are provided and you may also bring your own.
We also provide snacks and soothing music for a fun and relaxing session.
Free workshop offered at LCCDC
RONAN — On Thursday, April 4, from 9 a.m.-noon at the LCCDC office, 407 Main Street SW, a free workshop entitled, “USDA Rural Development Value Added Producer Grants,” will be offered.
Hear the history of the theater on the lake
POLSON — Fresh off Port Polson Players Theater production of “Twelve Angry Men,” Neal and Karen Lewing will speak at Polson Kiwanis Club on Thursday, April 4, downstairs in the Koostatah room at the KwaTaqNuk Resort from noon-1 p.m. The Lewings will share stories of the history of the theater on the lake and performances over the years that included members of the community and several generations of youth from the area. The public is welcome to attend.
Join Ronan Chamber awards luncheon
CHARLO — The annual Ronan Chamber “Community Recognition Awards” luncheon will be held at noon at Ninepipes’ Lodge. Join us for this annual awards event that recognizes people and businesses within the community that make Ronan a great place to be. Call 406-676-8300 for more information.
Friday, April 5
‘Lamb of God’ returns
ST. IGNATIUS — “Lamb of God” is a sacred work by soloists, choir and orchestra to benefit the St. Ignatius Mission fresco restoration. The performance is free but donations are welcomed. Performance begins at 7 p.m.
Mission Valley Christian Academy open house
Mission Valley Christian Academy is having an Open House with dinner provided on Friday, April 5th from 4:30-6:30 pm. If you are interested in learning more about Christian Education and enrolling for next school year please come check us out! We are located at 38907 MT Hwy 35 Polson or for more information call 406.883.6858
Support SoupsOn, JourneyBe
POLSON — Come and support SoupsOn and JourneyBe at their indoor spring sale happening at JourneyBe, 101 Seventh Ave. W, on Friday, April 5, from 3-6 p.m. and on Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be vendors, a bake sale, an estate sale and more. Bake sale donations are welcome.
Saturday, April 6
Cherry growers meet in Yellow Bay
YELLOW BAY — The 83rd annual cherry growers’ horticultural meeting will be held on Saturday, April 6, at the Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse, Highway 35, mile-marker 18. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting begins promptly at 9 a.m.
Join clean-up for Buttercup
ARLEE —The spring community clean-up takes place on Saturday, April 6. We will be meeting at 10 a.m. in the south parking lot of The Hangin' Art Gallery. The Arlee CDC will provide vests, trash bags, coffee and snacks. We will split up into groups to cover the Buttercup Run route along Highway 93 and Jocko Road.
Join the Bison Stampede run
DIXON — Join the Bison Stampede 5K/10K/fun run and pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 6. Please join us in Dixon to walk, run, cheer and/or enjoy pancakes. Register now at: www.dixonschool.org or at 8 a.m. on race day. Call 406-246-3566 for more information.
Sunday, April 7
‘Lamb of God’ returns
ST. IGNATIUS — “Lamb of God” is a sacred work by soloists, choir and orchestra to benefit the St. Ignatius Mission fresco restoration. The performance is free but donations are welcomed. Performance begins at 7 p.m.
Accordion Association holds dance
POLSON — The Northwest Accordion Association will hold a community dance on April 7 from 2-5 p.m. at the Elks ballroom in Polson located on Main Street. The music is not just accordion music. There is a variety of music you can 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. However, if you do sing or play you don’t pay. Admission is $2 for members, $3 for non-members, and $5 to become a member of the MVAA. Everyone is welcome. Hope to see you there.
Club hosts annual brunch
RONAN — Round Butte Woman’s Club will host their annual Spring Fling Brunch on Sunday, April 7, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Please join us for brunch. The clubhouse is located eight miles west of Ronan on Round Butte Road. Please call Geri at 406-676-3054 for more information.
Monday, April 8
Learn to encourage food source for living things
KALISPELL — Kathy Ross will be the guest speaker at the Flathead Audubon meeting on Monday, April 8, from 7-9 p.m. at the Gateway West Community room in Kalispell. Audubon board member Kathy Ross will discuss food sources for most living things, humans and birds included. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Flathead Audubon website: www.flatheadaudubon. org.
Wednesday, April 10
Auxiliary meet at VFW Hall
RONAN — The Ronan VFW Auxiliary 5652 will meet on Wednesday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall. For more information call 406-676-3380.
People’s center to make drums, sticks
PABLO — Traditional arts classes for April are open to everyone. A light meal will be provided for participants. On April 10 from 5:30-8 p.m. there will be large drum making and drum stick making. There’s no fee for making the large drum (which will remain with the center). The fee for making drumsticks is $10 each (covers materials).
Rural Fire District Board to meet
BIG ARM – The regular monthly meeting of the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will take place on Wednesday, April 10, at 6 p.m. at the Big Arm Station No. 2, 28565 Seventh Street. The agenda is available on the Monday prior to meeting at the website:lakemt.gov/prfd.
Sacrament of Reconciliation offered
ARLEE — The sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered on Wednesday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m. in Arlee.
Friday, April 12
Free dinner served
POLSON — The April Friendship Table Dinner is on Friday, April 12, from 5-6:15 p.m. at the Polson Presbyterian Church, located across from Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.
Learn to drive safely
ST. IGNATIUS — NW Montana AARP Smart Driver course will be taught on April 12 at the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 406-754-4462 for a reservation.
Saturday, April 13
Clean-up at Flathead Lake State Park
BIGFORK — Montana State Parks invites you to help clean up our public land in celebration of Earth Day at Flathead Lake State Park – Wayfarers Unit (Wayfarers, 8600 Mt. Hwy 35) on Saturday, April 13, at 10 a.m. There will be multiple projects including beach clean-up, trail maintenance, and preparing the buildings for the coming months. There will be free snacks, and you are invited to join us on a ranger-led hike after the volunteering is finished at 1:30 p.m.
Bring a water bottle, sturdy shoes, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Meet at the Birch Grove picnic shelter (down by the water) to sign in and break into groups. Please call 406-837-3041 to register for this free event or email at: stateparks.mt.gov.
Connect with friends at annual Pheasants Forever banquet
RONAN — The Mission Valley No. 134 Pheasants Forever will hold a banquet on April 13, at the Ronan Community Center starting at 5 p.m. If you want more information call 406-644-8329.
Enjoy bird prints, drawings, nests at Arlee gallery
ARLEE — Killdeer Artisans Guild’s opening reception for their new exhibit, “Spring’s Return,” will take place on Saturday, April 13, at Hangin’ Art Gallery in Arlee, (Highway 93 N), from noon-2 p.m. Featured guest artists are Claire Emery and Jenah Mead. Claire’s delightful collection of hand-colored woodcut prints and Jenah’s exquisite graphite drawings both feature native birds. Also included, an installation of bird nests entitled, “Winged Makers,” celebrating the ingenuity and craftsmanship of birds (put together by Kathee Dunham.) Killdeer member artists will exhibit paintings, mixed media and photography. Three new members will show in this exhibit as well - Juanita Thames (pastels), Doug Ersson-Hammerberg (photography), and Joel Carlson (sketches). For updates follow us at: facebook.com/KilldeerArtisansGuild.
Enjoy Easter event
POLSON — On Saturday, April 13, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Super 1 grocery store, the Easter Bunny will make an appearance with buckets for the kids, face painting and cookie decorating. There will be a barbecue and bake sale with proceeds going to the local Lions Club for kids who need glasses.
This event is sponsored by Nancy’s Kids, Super 1 and Frito Lay.
Sunday, April 14
All invited to St. Andrew’s Church
POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Easter week service on Palm Sunday, April 14, at 10 a.m.
Palm Sunday celebrated at Missions
ST. IGNATIUS/ARLEE — Mass will be celebrated at the St. Ignatius Mission Church at 9 a.m. and at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Mission in Arlee and at 5 p.m. at St. John Berchman Mission Church in Jocko.
Monday, April 15
Meet with Mission Valley Rises
RONAN — The next meeting of Mission Valley Rises: Democracy Engaged! will take place on April 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the Safe Harbor office. Please remember to bring nutritious snacks, as we are meeting over the dinner hour. We will need a volunteer to lead the meeting.
Tuesday, April 16
Irrigators hold semi-annual meeting
CHARLO — The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Flathead Indian Irrigation Project, invites interested water users to a semi-annual meeting being held in the banquet room at Ninepipes’ Lodge on April 16 at 5:30 p.m. For more information call the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project at 406-745-2661.
Mission Mountain ladies league organizing
RONAN — The ladies' league of the Mission Mountain Golf Course will be holding an organizational meeting on Tuesday, April 16, at 6 p.m. Any ladies interested in joining a league team or perhaps subbing for a team are invited to attend. We will also hold a “Test Drive” fun night on Tuesday, April 30, for any Mission Valley lady who golfers are interested in trying out league play. All current teams are encouraged to make sure at least one representative from your team is in attendance. For more information contact the pro shop at 406-676-4653 or email the league at: MMGCladies@gmail.com.
Wednesday, April 17
Dance in Polson
POLSON — Join us for the community dance in the ballroom at the Elks on Main Street on Wednesday, April 17, from 7-10:00 p.m. Ken’s Country Combo will provide the music. They play a variety of country and vintage rock and roll. We have Ken Kenmille (guitar and vocalist), Richard Tobel (lead guitar), Liz Steele (accordion), and Betty Carter (southern vocalist). This week we celebrate April birthdays with a cake. Snacks also provided during break at 8:30. Beverages are available for purchase in the bar. Everyone is welcome. Elks membership is not required. The cover charge is $5. Come and check us out.
Participate in blood drive
POLSON —The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at St. Joseph Medical Center (Byrnes conference room – 6 Thirteenth Ave. E), on Wednesday, April 17, from 11:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Call Rich at 406-883-8273 X 78273 to schedule an appointment or go online at redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: STJOES.
Quintana to speak at Democrats’ meeting
RONAN — Lake County Democrats will hold their April meeting on Wednesday, April 17, at the Ronan Senior Center on Main Street. A social gathering will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the program to follow at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Jorge (George) Quintana, who represents Montana on the Democratic National Committee will give a DNC update with a review of 2018 and a preview of 2020, including their plan and changes in strategy for the 2020 election and the presidential debate process.