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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius Mission Catholic Church holds Stations of the Cross every Friday evening during Lent at 7 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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 — 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.

ARLEE — A reconciliation service will be held on April 9 at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Mission in Arlee.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.  

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

POLSON — Mystic Chapter No. 53 Order of the Eastern Star will honor the Past Matrons at the April 15 meeting. 

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.

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 — 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.

RONAN — Ronan School District No. 30 Board of Trustees will have a special meeting at noon on April 16, 2014.

HOT SPRINGS — The Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition is sponsoring the free film series “Stories from a Nation Within” in Hot Springs on Thursday, April 17, at 5:30 p.m., at the Preston Town-Country Library, 203 E. Main Street, Hot Springs. The first showing will cover Allotment/Homesteading and Contemporary Tribal Government and be narrated by Dan Decker. There will be respectful discussion after the film. For more information, contact Chris at (406) 741-2005. FRHRC is a non-profit organization, which seeks to diminish conflict and enhance cooperation between cultural groups.

POLSON — The Good Friday service at Polson Community Church will begin at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 18.  All are welcome at 1814 First Street E.

RONAN — Lighthouse Christian is hosting “Night of Passion” on Good Friday, April 18, at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship in Ronan, 207 Eisenhower Street. We will begin at 6 p.m. with snacks, (please bring something to share), followed by a time of Worship at 7 p.m. There will be a special guest band from YWAM Lakeside and also the Lighthouse Worship Team.

POLSON — Please join Mike Maddy for a reception with U.S. Congressional Candidate Ryan Zinke, retired U.S. Navy Commander, SEAL Team Six and former Montana State Senator, on Friday, April 18, at noon at 145 Southlake Crest in Polson. For more information, contact Jeremy Mahugh at: Jeremy.mahugh@ryanzinke.com or (406) 249-2713.

GLACIER PARK — Entrance fees to Glacier National Park, as well as other units of the National Park Service, will be waived on April 19-20 in commemoration of the first weekend of National Park Week.

POLSON — The Polson Community Easter Egg Hunt, brought to you by Alpha Upsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, will take place at Boettcher Park on Saturday, April 19, at 9 a.m. sharp. Children will be grouped by age from babies up to the fourth grade.  

DAYTON — Dayton Proctor Park Association is having its ninth annual Easter Egg Hunt at Dayton Park at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19. Come enjoy games, a real egg hunt, great prizes and adult and children Easter bonnet contests. Come join the fun. There will be a senior seating area. For more information, call Bev at (406) 849-6789 or Pam at (406) 849-6025.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Chamber of Commerce will have an Easter egg hunt on April 19 at 10 a.m. on the football field. There will be prizes for each age group. Age groups are newborn to 3, 4 to 6, 7 to 9, and 10 to 12. Plan to come a little early so you can meet the Easter Bunny.

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association is sponsoring a children’s egg hunt at our historic school. Please join us on Saturday, April 19, at 1 p.m. for some fun. We hope to see you there. For more information, please call Nancy Foster at (406) 849-5064.

POLSON — Mission Valley Christian Academy Ultimate Frisbee Invitational is on Saturday, April 19, at 10 a.m. at the school, 38907 Highway 35 in Polson. There will be concessions, hot dogs for lunch and a bake sale available. Come check out Ultimate Frisbee and support the concessions. Proceeds help the team go to Seattle for a tournament.

RONAN — Mission Mountain Enterprises would like to invite everyone to the 20th annual Ronan Ronan Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19 at 11 a.m. sharp. The event will be held at Bockman Park (Ronan City Park). The Easter Bunny is scheduled to appear and will be available for pictures before and immediately after the hunt. There will be five age groups: 0-2 years, 3-4 years, 5-7 years, 8-9 years and 10-12 years. A sack of goodies will be given to all egg hunters and some baskets for prize eggs.

POLSON — On Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Nancy’s Kids will sponsor a free kids’ carnival, train rides, a DJ, a free photo of your child with the Easter Bunny and an all-day bake sale at the Polson Walmart. A BBQ will also be held with proceeds going to a local veteran. For more information, contact Nancy at (406) 871-9784 or (406) 885-5504.

ST. IGNATIUS — On Easter Sunday at 10 a.m., Cornerstone Faith Center will present a special program about the man who rose to offer everyone “hope.” Everyone is invited to the St. Ignatius Elementary School multi-purpose room for this presentation. For more information, visit Cornerstone Faith Center’s facebook page

ST. IGNATIUS — Christian Missionary and Alliance Church’s Easter sunrise service will take place on April 20 at 7 a.m. in Good Old Days Park in St. Ignatius. The event includes the Mission gospel ringers and other special music. Pastries and breakfast items will be served after the service. 

RONAN — Faith Lutheran Church will have special services on Easter Sunday. The early service will be held at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The second service will begin at 11 a.m. with special music by Dixie and Tom Hall. All are welcome to join our Easter celebration. Faith Lutheran is located at 406 Fifth Ave. SW.

RONAN — Lighthouse Christian Fellowship’s sunrise Easter service will be at Rocky Butte in Ronan at 7 a.m. followed by a potluck brunch in the Lighthouse Café at 8:30 a.m. There will only be one worship service starting at 10 a.m. Please bring your favorite breakfast dish to share.

An emergency meeting of the Mission Irrigation District will take place Monday, April 21 at 4 p.m. There will be discussion and possible action regarding nine topics, including appointment of interim leadership, employment o of MID staff, records/finances, legal representation and CSKT vs Water Court. A public comment period for agenda item will follow, with MID irrigators given priority.

POLSON — The Montana Co-op Local Food and Sustainability’s “Monday Night at the Movies Spring Film Series” Monday, April 21, featured film will be “Foodmatters - Let thy food be thy medicine.”

The movie night is free; bring snacks if you desire. Show time is 6 p.m. The Co-op order meeting begins at 5 p.m. Come out, show up, eat well, live well, join the Montana Co-op night at Wander Inn at Journey Be, 101 Seventh Ave. W. in Polson. For more information, call (406) 883-1330.