POLSON — Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery will sponsor a non-juried show open to all artists April 16-May 27. Artistic interpretation of the theme, in any medium, will be accepted. There is a small entry fee for non-Sandpiper member artists. A reception will be held on Friday, April 22, from 5-7 p.m. For more information contact the Gallery at 406-883-5956.

PABLO — The SKC Library will hold a Used Book Sale on Wednesday and Thursday, May 18 and 19, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hardbacks are $1, paperbacks are $.50. All genres are available and there is something for everyone.

PABLO — The SKC Library will hold a used book sale on Wednesday and Thursday, May 18 and 19, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hardbacks are $1, paperbacks are $.50. All genres are available and there is something for everyone.

PABLO — Women-4-Wellness is on May 19, from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.. This event is at the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center and is hosted by the Center for Prevention and Wellness and SKC. 

ARLEE — TEDxArlee will feature a dozen speakers and music performances on May 19. Our event showcases community speakers as well as students. Your ticket also buys a T-shirt and a light dinner. Seats are limited; last year’s event sold out. Buy your ticket today at tedxarlee.org/tickets.

RONAN — The Mission Valley Sub-network of the Missoula Businesswomen’s Network will meet on May 19 from 11:45 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Lake County Community Development Building. Speaking at this meeting will be Jeannine Wirth, owner and president of RiversQuest Consulting. Her topic will be “Transforming Dreams to Reality-Energize your Creativity by Dreaming!” Lunch will be provided by Dixie Hall from Thrivent Financial. Please RSVP to ldville@yahoo.com.

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will be held Thursday, May 19, from 5-7 p.m. Your host will be Polson Health, located at 106 Ridgewater Drive.  See you there.

POLSON — The Polson High School Tennis Divisional meets will be in Polson, Thursday-Saturday, May 19-21. For more information contact the PHS at 406-883-6351.

POLSON — Glacier Bank will sponsor their annual Community After-tax Shred Day on Friday, May 20, at 50510 Highway 93 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The mobile shred truck will be on location at the main Glacier Bank to shred your personal documents for free. Limit two boxes per person.    

POLSON — Port Polson Players, in association with Mission Valley Friends of the Arts, feature a cast of 20-plus performers in “Who's John Doe?” a "dramedy" that plays two weekends at Polson's beautiful Theatre on the Lake, May 20-22 and May 27-29. Friday and Saturday curtains are at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Call 406-883-9212 or go to PortPolsonPlayers.com make reservations. 

RONAN — University of Montana Grizzlies coaches and staff will again play with area golfers during the annual Tana Bockman Memorial Golf for the Griz Tournament in Ronan Friday, May 20.

A whole-pig barbecue with the trimmings will follow the co-ed scramble. The $80 fee for participants,($70 for MMGC card holders), includes golf, barbecue and prizes. The barbecue-only charge is $25. The four-person, 18-hole scramble will tee off with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. and the barbecue begins at 4 p.m. For more information, contact Mack McConnell at 406-745-4151, 552-2525 or mackm@blackfoot.net.

HOT SPRINGS – On Friday, May 20, Hot Flash Blues, a blues band, will play music from 8-10 p.m. at the Symes Hotel.

HOT SPRINGS – On Saturday, May 21, Wayo will play boogie-woogie on the piano and provide vocal music from 8-10 p.m. at the Symes Hotel.

RONAN — Enjoy a breakfast of fish and pancakes at the Ronan Senior Center on Saturday, May 21, from 7-11 a.m. Baked trout, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, eggs, coffee and juice will be served.

A 50/50 raffle will take place.

RONAN — Armed Forces Day is being celebrated with a luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Community Center in Ronan on Saturday, May 21. Senator Steve Daines will be the featured speaker at the event honoring local men and women who have served in all branches of the armed services. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet many candidates currently running for local and state offices. Lake County Republican Women are organizing the luncheon. Call Susan at 406-676-4297 for reservations and tickets

POLSON — Learn more about dog behavior and your relationship with your best friend. Take a free class on Saturday, May 21, from 2-3 p.m. at Mission Valley Animal Shelter. This class is on “Dog-Dog 

POLSON — Lake County Transfer Station, 36117 N. Reservoir Road, is holding an electronics-recycling event on Saturday, May 21, from 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Individuals and businesses may drop off 500 pounds free and each pound over that is 35 cents per pound. Call 406-883-7323 for more information.

POLSON — Linderman School is the site for Polson’s U19 Girls soccer games on Saturday, May 21, at 9 a.m. against the Missoula Strikers and at 3 p.m. against the Bozeman Blitzz.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library in Polson will host highly-acclaimed Billings author Russell Rowland for a book reading and signing on Monday, May 23, at 4 p.m. in the library meeting room. Rowland will present his new book “Fifty-Six Counties: A Montana Journey.” 

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call North Lake County Public Library at 406-883-8225 or stop by the circulation desk at #2 First Ave.E.

RONAN — Ronan High School Spring Fling will be held at 7 p.m. May 23 and 24 with a finale concert and variety show featuring the RHS Band, Choir, and Drama students. 

Tickets are $5. Robotics will be serving dinner prior to the show.

DAYTON — Dayton Elementary PTO is hosting a community meeting at Dayton School on May 23, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. to discuss school expansion plans. The event features a presentation by architect Nick Salmon, who will discuss the need to align the educational practices of schools with the rapidly changing world and an evaluation of the school’s current facilities and options for the future of Dayton Schools. Parents and community members are invited to come. The PTO will provide a light dinner of soup and salad. For more information, please call Dayton School at 406-849-5484 or go to: ranstrom34@gmail.com.

PABLO — The next meeting for the Compact Implementation Technical Team is set for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the Mission Valley Power conference room, 36079 Pablo West Road. Email awick@mt.gov with your questions.

POLSON — Karl Rossten, LCSW, a Suicide Prevention Coordinator for Montana DPHHS, will give a presentation to address the high Montana suicide rate. His free talk will be May 24, from 2-5 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn and it is open to anyone.

PABLO — Elders’ Week continues at Two Eagle River School and begins with breakfast at 9 a.m. There will be dry meat and a science presentation at 10 a.m. A fun run/walk will take place at 11 a.m. The day also includes a fry bread contest, games, Specialty Olympics, a photo booth and interviews. Everyone is welcome. T-shirts will be given to Wednesday participants. If you need a ride, more information or want to help, call 406-675-0292.

RONAN — A spay/neuter clinic will be held on Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12. Sign ups are on Wednesday, May 25, at the Ronan Visitor’s Center, from 10 a.m.-noon. If you have questions, please call 406-883-5978.

POLSON — A free community dinner will be served on Thursday, May 26, at 6 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E. The menu includes casseroles, salads, and desserts. All are welcome.

POLSON — In remembrance of Armed Forces Day, the Miracle of America Museum will show “WWII in Color,” a digitally restored film of actual footage showing the real brutality of war on Thursday, May 26, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Not recommended for young children because of the scenes of terror, chaos, and blood in actual battlefield conflicts (although Hollywood movies have been more graphic). Time permitting there will be a museum tour of artifacts like those seen in the movie. Treats and donations are accepted. Call 406-883-6804.

PABLO — The final day of Elders’ Week begins at Two Eagle River School at noon with lunch. A stick game tournament begins at 1 p.m. and a barbecue is planned for 4:30 p.m. At 5:30 p.m. an auction and a hand drum contest will take place. A powwow and a give-away end the day. If you need a ride, more information or want to help, call 406-675-0292.

POLSON — Port Polson Players, in association with Mission Valley Friends of the Arts, feature a cast of 20-plus performers in “Who’s John Doe?” a “dramedy” that plays at Polson’s beautiful Theatre on the Lake, May 27-29. Friday and Saturday curtains are at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Call 406-883-9212 or go to PortPolsonPlayers.com to make reservations. 

HOT SPRINGS – On Friday, May 27, Alex Boey will play alternative rock music from 8-10 p.m. at the Symes Hotel.

RONAN — Ronan Police Department will hold a lost and found two-day event to return bicycles on May 27 and May 28 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Ronan Police Department. For more information contact Officer Acheson at 406-676-0223. 

HOT SPRINGS – On Saturday, May 28, the Swingadaroos will provide swing, country, and dance music from 8-10 p.m. at the Symes Hotel.

DAYTON — Muscat Madness will be held at Mission Mountain Winery on Saturday, May 28, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. This free event is a part of the winery’s continuing program to educate the community about the pleasurable synergies created by the pairing of food and wine. The staff and winemaker will give free samples of Muscat Canelli, Nouveaux Riche late harvest Muscat and a Muscat Cream Sherry. Mission Mountain Winery is located on Highway 93 in Dayton on the west shore of beautiful Flathead Lake.

POLSON — Come gather some wisdom from the experts at Delaney’s Nursery through their spring seminar series. On Saturday, May 28, at 10 a.m. learn about “Deer Protection—Keep those pests out of your yard.” Delaneys’ is located at 40514 Highway 35. Seminars are free and open to the public. Call 406-883-2612 for more information.

POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery, 306 Main Street, presents “Beauty and the Beast” a fun show featuring Sandpiper member artists Marge Christensen (sculpture/painting), Maer Rubley (impressionism), Suzie Berry (acrylics), Carole Carberry (watercolor/printmaker), Mary Kelly (oil painting), and jewelry artist Amber Nolan from Saturday, May 28-Friday, July 8.

HOT SPRINGS – On Sunday, May 29, live music will be performed from 5-7 p.m. at the Symes Hotel. 

POLSON — Enjoy an old-time Gospel sing along on Sunday, May 29, from 6-7 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E. Refreshments will be served. Please come sing with us.

POLSON — The Polson Flathead Historical Museum opens for the season on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, and goes until Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5. The museum is located at 708 Main Street and operates Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 406-883-3049, for more information. 

LAKE COUNTY — The Mission Valley Honor Guard will have Memorial Day services on Monday, May 30, at 10 a.m. at the Arlee Jocko Cemetery, 11 a.m. at St. Ignatius Pleasant View Cemetery, and 11:30 a.m. at the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery.

Following the ceremonies at about 12:30 p.m., Allentown Restaurant is graciously providing a meal for veterans and their immediate families at no cost. American Legion Post 106 and Auxiliary invite community residents to join us for a nominal cost of $5.99 a plate. For questions call Homer Courville, Adjutant at 406-270-7198 or JC Courville, Commander at 406-210-4493.

POLSON/RONAN — Memorial Day parades, organized by the Polson and Ronan VFW posts, will be held in Polson at 10 a.m. and Ronan at noon. Memorial services at both the Polson and Ronan cemeteries will be held immediately after the parades. Following all ceremonies a lunch will be served, about 1:30 p.m., at the Ronan VFW, 35981 Round Butte Road. This event is open to all community members and their families. For more information call 406-676-5652.

RONAN — The Garden of the Rockies Museum, located at 400 Round Butte Road, will open on Tuesday, May 31. The museum features the Round Butte Gym, the fire escape from the old Ronan School, Sloan’s Flat Stage Stop, a one-room schoolhouse, an old log home with dovetailed construction, and a tool shed and a farm machinery building. Hours for the museum are Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 406-676-5454, for more information.

CHARLO — The last day of school for Charlo schools is Wednesday, June 1.