BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association is now accepting donations for their annual yard sale being held on Saturday, May 30. You can drop off your donations at our schoolhouse on Thursdays between 10 a.m.-noon, or contact Nancy or Jeff at (406) 849-5064, to make other arrangements.

POLSON – Sandpiper member Heather Holmes will display a multi-media collection of Native American inspired art from art classes she taught with Cherry Valley and Linderman Elementary students including ledger art, totems, masks, mandalas, clay pots and sculptures. The show runs May 16-30. There will be a reception on Friday, May 22 from 5-7 p.m. Come in and show your support of our children.

POLSON — Sandpiper Gallery with have a non-juried show entitled “The ‘R’ in aRt” from April 6-May 16. The show features rodeos, ranching, railroads, reflections, raptors, rockets, roundups, robots, riding, raccoons, and radios... all things “R.” A reception will be held on April 10 from 5-7 p.m.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Town Cleanup is on May 16-17. Meet at City Hall on Saturday at 9 a.m. to receive gloves and garbage bags. Volunteers are needed to pick up trash and paint curbs around town. A free dumpster for disposing of items will be available. Electronic and hazardous waste are not permitted. For more information, call Public Works  at (406) 552-3870. 

ST. IGNATIUS – The Kuilix and the Bitterroot Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a joint meeting on Saturday, May 16, at noon for lunch at the United Methodist Church, Highway 93 top of the hill. Our speaker at 1 p.m. is Sgt. Chuck Lewis USMC, talking on his “Walk Across America.” Prospective members are welcome. For more information, contact Kuilix Regent Bonnie Huber at (406) 745-3118.

LAKE COUNTY — A  free youth basketball clinic with guest coaches from The Hoop coaching clinic will take place Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Hosted by Salish Kootenai College, the clinic will be held at Two Eagle River School for girls in fifth through eighth grade and at Polson Middle School for boys in fourth through sixth grade. The event is limited to 50 girls and 50 boys. Lunch will be provided. Register online at thehoop.skc.org.

For more information, call Juan Perez at (406) 275-4978.

RONAN – Grab some coffee, gloves and trash bags and help clean up our town. Meet at 9 a.m. for Ronan’s annual spring-cleaning at the Ronan City Park. Disposal containers will be on-site and a yard debris dumpsite will be available. For more information, call City Hall at (406) 676-4231.

ST. IGNATIUS — Glacier Lake School will hold an open house with school tours, music, games and light snacks on Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m.-noon. The event offers guests the opportunity to see the school and meet families and students who have enjoyed the first year at the school. The school is located at 62551 Wild Rose Lane in St. Ignatius. For more information, call (406) 745-2345. 

YELLOW BAY – The 12th annual Yellow Bay Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse located on Highway 35 at mile-marker 18. Arts and crafts vendors selling locally produced items are encouraged to apply now for a 10’ x 10’ outdoor space; cost is $15. Contact the vendor organizer at (406) 982-3437, for more information and to reserve a space. The festival is free and open to the public and includes artisans and crafters offering an array of locally produced items. The daylong activities include door prizes, raffles, a bake sale and music. Lunch by the Yellow Bay Ladies Auxiliary will be available for purchase. This community event celebrates the cherry blossoms that traditionally bloom in May signaling the start of the cherry season, and is also a major fundraiser for the Yellow Bay Community Club.

VALLEY VIEW – Valley View’s potluck will be held on Sunday, May 17, at Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road. Social time is at 5:30 p.m., dinner is at 6 p.m. Bring a potluck dish to share. Visit the Valley View Clubhouse Facebook page. If you have questions, call (406) 883-2910.

ST. IGNATIUS — The United Methodist Church will hold a bike rodeo, bike maintenance and exchange workshop on May 17 starting at 3:30 p.m. We will have fun with a safety obstacle course for the kids, a talk about maintenance issues by Nathan Cantlon, (a local bike repairperson and mechanical engineer). We have five bikes for an exchange if your child needs to exchange up for a larger size. We have one newer bike to give as a prize. The day will end with a free supper. This will be a good family-friendly event, so bring your bikes and join us at the parking lot of the United Methodist Church, top of Post Creek Hill on Highway 93.

POLSON – On Tuesday, May 19, from 7:30-9 p.m., the Permaculture Series continues with information on organic soil building, earthworks, fungi, bacterial compost teas, and nitrogen. This class takes place at the Montana Co-op, Polson 410 Main Street. There is no charge but donations are accepted.

POLSON — Representatives of any business greeting visitors to the area are invited, free of charge, to attend the new “406 Hospitality” seminar in Polson. Business owners, managers, and front-line staff are encouraged to attend together.

The Polson Chamber of Commerce will host the training at KwaTaqNuk Resort on Tuesday, May 19, from 1-4 p.m. The Montana Office of Tourism and the Montana Superhost Program offer the fast-paced customer service and tourism training program. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Amber Pacheco-Holm at (406) 883-5969.

RONAN — The American Legion Auxiliary Ronan Unit #138 is meeting on May 19 at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. New members are welcome. For information, call (406) 210-0381.

ARLEE — “Supaman” will be the guest speaker at the annual Community Dinner on May 20 at 6 p.m. in the Arlee School cafeteria.

Supaman, whose real name is Christian Takes Gun Parrish, lives on the Crow Reservation and is a member of the Apsaalooke Nation. He brings a message of hope through dance, hip-hop, culture, humor and music. 

The Arlee Indian Club and Arlee Indian Education Committee will honor and recognize Arlee’s American Indian high school seniors set to graduate and American Indian eighth-grade students being promoted. The event is free and open to the public. Indian tacos will be served. For more information, call Willie Wright at (406) 726-3216, ext. 2310.

RONAN — A raffle fundraiser for Ronan Subway manager Laura Ridnour will take place on Facebook. Raffle prizes include an oil change with tire rotation and car wash, a bike, artwork, food items and many, many more. A separate raffle will take place for a rifle and scope. Tickets are $5 each. Call 406-544-2810, for more information. 

POLSON — Come join a Community Talking Circle for free on May 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Montana Co-Op, 401 Main Street. Open to all ages. The Four Agreements and the principles surrounding the agreements will be discussed and facilitated by John Payne and Loga Fixico. 

POLSON – The community dance will take place on May 20 from 7-10 p.m. at the Elks on Main Street. Ken’s Country Combo will provide the music and treats are welcome.

ARLEE — Jerrikson “J-Stylez” Hosteen, a motivational guest speaker, dubbed “the first American Indian basketball entertainer in the world” will be at the American Indian Cultural Heritage Day on May 21 at Arlee School. J-Stylez, a Dine Native from Sawmill, Arizona, incorporates numerous juggling, spinning and dribbling basketball tricks into his program.

Students will have the opportunity to engage in many cultural activities throughout the day including beading pouches, native games, setting up a teepee and native plant education.

A social powwow will be held in the new gym from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. All dancers and drummers are invited to come and powwow at the school. For more information, call Willie Wright at (406) 726-3216, ext. 2310.

RONAN – The Lake County Community Development’s ‘Women Supporting Women’ will hold a lunch meeting at the LCCD building at 407 W. Main Street on May 21. The meeting takes place between 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. with Arlene Templer of Native Spirit sponsoring lunch. Laurie Dassonville will speak about marketing. 

Please RSVP by May 19 by going to ldville@yahoo.com. Bring your business cards, marketing materials and friends. This is a non-profit organization.

POLSON – A Qi Gong class is being offered at the Montana Co-op on Thursday, May 21, from 7:15-8:45 p.m. This class is a series of simple slow movements for health and wellness. All ages are welcome. Mary Goertson, a licensed therapist, is teaching this class. The cost is donation only.

RONAN – Ronan District Library’s theme for the month of May is “True Colors.” On May 21 the stories Harold and the Purple Crayon and Ms. Tiffany’s Favorite Book will be read and then participants can do the fun “Magic Milk” experiment with dancing colors.

BIG ARM – A meet and greet will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 22, at the Big Arm Historic School. Come for dessert and coffee and meet our new sheriff, Don Bell. It will be an informative evening, come join us.

POLSON —  Brian Lipscomb, CEO, Energy Keepers, will talk about the Tribe’s purchase of Kerr Dam, the marketing of electricity, and how it may affect the tax base of Lake County and Polson School District. With Tribal ownership $978,179 will be removed from Lake County property taxes of which $619,847 supports the local schools where about 30 percent of the students are Native American. So far the Tribe has been circumspect about what they plan to do about the taxation issue. Energy Keepers has contracted with an out of state company to market their energy. As this Tribal owned energy moves across interstate transmission lines will it be subject to taxation as is other energy is a question that Lipscomb might address at noon at the Friday, May 22 meeting. Lake County Pachyderm meetings take place at the Polson Rural Fire Department building near the Fairgrounds at noon. Everyone is invited to attend.

POLSON – Polson Presbyterian, at 301 Fourth Ave., E, is holding a sale on Friday and Saturday, May 22-23, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. There are dozens of donors and there will be something for everyone – good stuff. The Deacons are buying new padded chairs for the free Community Dinners every month.

POLSON – Sandpiper member Heather Holmes will display a multi-media collection of Native American inspired art from art classes she taught with Cherry Valley and Linderman Elementary students including ledger art, totems, masks, mandalas, clay pots and sculptures. The show runs May 16-30. There will be a reception on Friday, May 22 from 5-7 p.m. Come in and show your support of our children.

ARLEE — A spaghetti benefit dinner will be served on Saturday, May 23, for Mandy Hayes-Belcourt at Arlee Brown Building. The event will include live music, life and silent auctions and a gun raffle. Doors open at noon. The silent auction starts at 1 p.m. and the live auction is at 3 p.m. Spaghetti dinner is $5 per plate and kids under 2 years are free.

POLSON — The Co-op and Get Well Clinic will host a weeklong juice fast from May 23 to May 29 at the Hub. Anyone who wants to feel stronger and get rid of toxins is invited to get healthier and give their bodies the greatest gift they can. Registration is to take place at the Spring Green event on May 9. Call (406) 887-2652 or go to: www.facebook.com/montanacoop?fref=ts to reserve your spot. 

POLSON – The annual Memorial Day parade will be held on Monday, May 25, starting at noon at the corner of Sixth Ave. and Main and end at First Citizens Bank. Following the parade there will be a ceremony at the Lake View Cemetery. Participation is open to all veterans. For more information, call 847-331-5518.

POLSON – On Tuesday, May 26, from 7:30-9 p.m., the Montana Co-op, series explores species accumulations, food forests installation, and organizing for Lawers’ Nursery sale. This class takes place at the Montana Co-op, Polson 410 Main Street. There is no charge for the class but donations are accepted.

RONAN — LCCDC will offer the two-day workshop, Creating Value and Building Wealth, on Wednesday, May 26, and Thursday, May 27 at their 407 Main Street location, from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. The most successful businesses have found that the key to long-term success revolves around effective financial management. In this hands-on workshop, we will cover among other things: The Seven Steps to business success.

POLSON — A community dance will be held from 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, May 27 at the Elks Hall in Polson. This week, it will be Heart to Heart entertaining. We love all the treats you are bringing to share. May is fast leaving us, so bring your friends, your company, and anyone else who just might enjoy a dance or two, and good music. 

POLSON – The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1122 in Polson will hold a May meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, at the Polson Airport. 

The main point of discussion will be the annual Fly In Breakfast to be held on Sept. 12. 

Please bring ideas and suggestions. All interested pilots and aviation enthusiasts are welcome to attend this meeting. We hope to see you there.

POLSON – The Lake County Health Department is sponsoring Parents as Teachers Playgroups two Wednesdays a month throughout the summer at the Polson Health Department, 802 Main Street.The first group will meet Wednesday, May 27, in the large conference room, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Visit our Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/lakecountypat or call the Lake County Health Department at 406-883-7288.

POLSON — Paul Phillips, project coordinator for Salish Kootenai College’s community health and development will be the presenter at the May 27 Partners in Suicide Prevention and Intervention meeting, to be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the third floor of the Polson Tribal Health Clinic. Phillips will share ideas for keeping youth physically, mentally and emotionally healthy through physical activity and good nutrition. A free lunch will be served. For more information, call Roxana Colman-Herak at 406-275-2700, ext. 6109.

POLSON — Polson Foursquare Yard Sale to raise support to send children to summer camp will be held Thursday and Friday May 28-29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 406-883-9347.

POLSON — A free community dinner will be served on Thursday, May 28, at 6 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E. There will be an Italian menu. All are welcome.

RONAN – Ronan District Library’s storytime will feature I Love You the Purplest and My Many Colored Days. 

A finger paint self portrait activity with the color that most says how you feel today will follow the stories. Storytime takes place on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

POLSON — An evening of art, wine and live music will take place Friday, May 29 from 6-9 p.m. in the Bickford Building (old bookstore) at 220 Main Street in Polson. 

“Eternal Return” showcases the paintings, etchings and mono prints of artists Joan Staufer and Dana Berardinis.

Berardinis is also a local winemaker who uses 100 percent local and organic fruit. The wines will be served with appetizers. For more information, call 406-270-9406.

POLSON — Some 25 million Americans face a daily struggle with the swollen, ropey veins that can cause throbbing pain, severe swelling, and heavy, tired legs. Fortunately, minimally invasive advances are having a revolutionary impact on the treatment of varicose veins. Join David Fortenberry, MD, FACS, from Northwest Montana Surgical Associates, for an informational discussion on Friday, May 29 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Please RSVP to 406-752-5000. Refreshments will be served. Polson Health is located at 106 Ridgewater behind O’Reilly’s Auto Parts and across from Walmart.

POLSON — Montana Kids Co-op presents an evening of music and food as they host the Native American band WarCry on Friday, May 29 from 5-10 p.m. Admission is $5 for all ages. The Montana Co-op is located at 401 Main Street.