RONAN — The city of Ronan, in cooperation with Ronan Schools, Ronan Chamber of Commerce, the City of Ronan, and Republic Services will hold the 2022 Spring Cleanup May 11-May 16. Republic Services has donated the use of a large dumpster and it will be located across from the Ronan Firehall. The city will pick up large items on request but please call 406-676-4231 to schedule. Please, let’s all take advantage of this opportunity to clean up our town. 

POLSON – The regular monthly meeting of the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will take

place on Wednesday, May 11,  at 6 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station No. 1, 25B Regatta Road in Polson.

POLSON — Story Time at the North Lake County Public Library takes place on Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. in the library’s large meeting room. This story and craft time is geared towards ages 3-5 but all are welcome. This week’s theme is “Down on the Farm.”

RONAN — Mission Mountain Enterprises is partnering with Glacier Brewing Co. on May 12 from 5-8 p.m. for “Pints for a Purpose.” The brewery is hosting a crockpot cook-off that night for the public. Anyone can sign up for the crockpot contest. We have two Mission Mountain Enterprise entries by clients. A dollar from every pint served from open to close goes to MME. 

FLATHEAD LAKE STATE PARK — The early bird gets the worm, but did you know the early birder at Flathead Lake gets coffee? Join us at 7 a.m. on Migratory Bird Day to learn about the birds that pass through the units of Flathead Lake State Park, discuss qualities that make birds so unique and fascinating, and identify birds on a short hike through the park. Coffee will be provided even if we don’t see the coolest birds. Birders of all ages and experience levels are welcome to meet at the Ranger Station on Saturday, May 14, at 7 a.m. Bring binoculars if you have them and sturdy hiking shoes. Cost of the event is $4 and reservations are required. Call the ranger station at 406-837-3041 ext. 0 to reserve your spot.

POLSON — The KOA 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run is scheduled for May 14. Start time is 11:30 a.m. Entry fee is $25 for adults and $10 for kids. There will be a party on the patio following the race. For registration/information go to: POLSON @KOA.COM 

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will hold a Japanese braiding technique (kumihimo) craft workshop on Tuesday, May 17, at 11 a.m. in the library’s meeting room. Basic supplies will be provided along with samples of Tabletree Cherry Juice.

KALISPELL/ZOOM — Word Level I will be taught on May 17 (Zoom option). Discover the power of word processing. This class covers the basics like keyboard techniques and shortcuts, formatting, cut/copy/paste, the clipboard, spellcheck, grammar check, autocorrect and other useful tips and tricks. Prerequisite: familiarity with basic Windows functions. Through a partnership with FVCC, Mission West Community Development Partners offers the chance to attend these workshops free of charge. We will enroll you in the workshops and pay the fee. To be eligible, you must own or work for a for-profit small business with ten or fewer employees located in Lake, Mineral or Sanders County. Entrepreneurs who are planning to start a business are also eligible. If you’d like to enroll, call us at 406-676-5928.

POLSON — Mariah Gladstone  will demonstrate Indigenous cooking on May 20 from 6:30-8 p.m. on Zoom. Mariah will tell the history of Indigenous food systems, the relationship between cultural identity, health and native plants and how the ingredients native to this continent can be incorporated into today’s meal planning and preparation. 

This event is free, open to everyone and registration is required to receive the Zoom link. 

The library will have a watch party if at least five patrons register by Wednesday, May 18. 

If you’d like to join us in the library, call 406-883-8225. To register to watch via Zoom, go to: www.tinyurl.com/indigikitchen  

BISON RANGE — Join Tribal members and the community for the Bison Range Restoration Celebration on Friday, May 20. There will be an opening prayer, honor son, honor guard and lunch provided from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A powwow will take place from noon-4 p.m. that includes Native games.

POLSON — The Glacier Bank Shred Day will be held on May 20 from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at 50510 Highway 93. Two boxes per person will be accepted. 

POLSON — Businesses are invited to participate in this exciting and unique marketing opportunity scheduled from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, at Polson High School. The festive environment and tradition of the Trades Fair makes it convenient and fun for potential customers to experience your product or service. For more information go to: andersonbroadcasting.com or call 406-883-9200.

POLSON — Have questions about the Summer Reading Program?  Want to come check out the cool prizes? Come on down to the library on Saturday, May 21, at 10 a.m. Felicia will be there to answer any questions, show off some of the prizes you could win, and tell you about some of the awesome guest speakers we’ve got lined up for you this summer. She’ll also go over how easy it is to register now, and answer any questions you have about the READSquared app.  

POLSON — The Transfer Station is accepting TV and computer monitors (flat screen only), cell phones, copiers, printers, cords, electronic waste from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 21.

BISON RANGE — To mark the Bison Range Restoration Celebration, a Community Appreciation Day will allow for half-price day passes. For more information go to www.BisonRange.org.

POLSON — On Tuesday, May 24, at 2 p.m., in the North Lake County Public Library’s large meeting room, watch a live demonstration of the library’s newly repair 3D printer. You can enter your name into a raffle for a 3D printed prize, have your questions answered, and learn how to design and print a variety of household objects.

KALISPELL/ZOOM — Word Level II will be taught on May 24  (Zoom option). Put Word to work to save time and improve the look of your documents. Learn about setting margins, tab stops, indentations, bulleted, numbered and multi-level lists, headers and footers, text boxes and photos, and custom tabs. Prerequisite: Word Level I or familiarity with Word basics. Through a partnership with FVCC, Mission West Community Development Partners offers the chance to attend these workshops free of charge. We will enroll you in the workshops and pay the fee. To be eligible, you must own or work for a for-profit small business with ten or fewer employees located in Lake, Mineral or Sanders County. Entrepreneurs who are planning to start a business are also eligible. If you’d like to enroll, call us at 406-676-5928.