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.

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. 

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.

DAYTON — The last day of school for Dayton schools is Thursday, June 2.

PABLO — Lake County Democrats will hold their annual Spaghetti Dinner/Fundraiser on Thursday, June 2, at 6 p.m. at the North Crow Clubhouse (off Old Highway 93 in Pablo). The cost is $25 per person.

Featured guest speaker will be Butte native, Carol Williams. 

ST. IGNATIUS — On June 2 at the St. Ignatius Senior Center from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., a class on the “Broken Star” pattern will be given by Ayleen Bain. On June 7 the regular meeting of the Mission Mountain Quilt Club will take place at the Terrace Lake Community Church in Ronan. Refreshments are at 6 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. This is be the final prep time for the Quilt Show and Country Store items. So if you haven’t brought your fat quarters or items for the Country Store please do so on the June 7 and don’t forget your show-and-tell items. All quilts must be registered by June 30 and no later to be in the show.

CHARLO — The Ronan Chamber of commerce will hold a general meeting on Thursday, June 2, at noon at Allentown Bar and Restaurant.

HOT SPRINGS — Enjoy Hot Flash Blues, a ladies dance band, will play at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

POLSON — The final day of school for Polson schools is Friday, June 3. 

POLSON — A reception will be held Friday, June 3, from 5-7 p.m. at the Sandpiper Art Gallery, 306 Main Street, for the “Beauty and the Beast” art show artists and their work.

ST. IGNATIUS — The final day of school for St. Ignatius schools.

POLSON — Providence St. Joseph Medical Center celebrates 100 years with a Centennial Golf Scramble at Polson Bay Golf Course on Saturday, June 4, with registration at 8 a.m. and shotgun start at 9 a.m. This will be an 18-hole/four-person scramble with an entry fee of $100 per team, which includes golf/golf cart/tee-prizes and lunch.  For more information call 406-883-8230.

POLSON — Come gather some wisdom from the experts at Delaney’s Nursery through their spring seminar series. On Saturday, June 4, at 10 a.m. learn about “Hummingbird, Butterflies and Bees—How to design your garden to attract our seasonal favorites.” Delaneys is located at 40514 Highway 35. Seminars are free and open to the public. Call 406-883-2612 for more information.

RONAN — The Garden of the Rockies Museum will hold a Flea Market, Craft Fair, Yard Sale at their Round Butte Gym across from the VFW on June 4, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Do you have yard sale items but not enough room to hold your own sale? Ten-foot spaces will be available inside and out for $10. All proceeds go to the operation of the Museum. Call 406-676-3261 as soon as possible to reserve your spot.

ST. IGNATIUS — Imagine a school where children and teenagers are accorded all the rights and responsibilities of democratic citizenship; where they truly practice free speech, free association, and freedom to choose their own activities; where they vote on all rules and consequences and where they have over a 90% chance of getting in to the college of their choice. That school is Glacier Lake School. Come along and meet our community and learn more at our open house on Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m.-noon. Go to www.glacierlakeschool.com or call 406 745 2345 for more information.

CHARLO — The Ninepipes Museum of early Montana, located just south of Ronan, invites local artists to showcase their artwork on the first Saturday of each month, June-October, in the gift shop at the museum. Heather and Matt Holmes are guests for June 4.

HOT SPRINGS — John Kelley will play the blues at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

NINEPIPES — Kids Fishing Day at the Ninepipes Pond takes place on Saturday, June 4, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Three age groups are included: 6 years and under; 7 to 9 years; and 10 to 13 years. There will be a fish identification test and a raffle drawing for a Makita tool set. Five-dollar raffle tickets are available at WBC or from Jason McDonald by calling 406-381-7574. There will be limited fishing poles, tackle and bait provided for kids who do not have fishing equipment. The pond will be stocked with Rainbow Trout. For questions or more information go to: www.facebook.com/kidsfishingdaymt.

POLSON — The Northwest Montana Accordion Association will jam at the Elks on Main Street from 2-5:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 5. Call 406-752-8275.

POLSON — North Lake County Library begins registration for their summer reading program, “On Your Mark, Get Set, Go Wild,” at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 6. Children, teens, and adults each receive a reading record at registration, with eight reading benchmarks they need to achieve (for a total of 32 hours of reading or reading to your child). Prizes, coupons and raffle tickets are awarded and we’ll be partnering with Bob Ricketts to offer free Happy Hippo rides to all reading program participants who finish all 8 levels. Call the library at 406-883-8225 for more information.

RONAN — The Ronan City Council will meet at Ronan City Hall on Monday, June 6, from 6-7 p.m.

POLSON — Polson Alliance Church will have crafts, music and fun for kids ages 5 to 12 June 7-10. Linderman Outdoor Classroom will take place at Linderman School from 9:30-11 a.m. and at 1807 Woodbine Way from 1:30-3 p.m. There is no cost and registration is at the door. All are invited to join a potluck and concert featuring The Echoes at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 9 at Polson Alliance Church, North of Polson on Highway 93. For more information call 406-883-4179.

POLSON — Missoula Self Help law Center will be in Polson on Tuesday, June 7, at the North Lake County Public Library from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. They will provide services on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Walk-ins are welcome all day or to schedule an appointment please call 406-258-3428.

Tuesday, June 7 from 2-3 p.m.

Come learn and earn $20 worth of Fresh SNAP Double Dollars to be spent on locally grown produce at the Polson Farmer’s Market. All are welcome, including children, but only SNAP recipients will receive market credit.

The first class of the season will focus on garden planting basics and will be taught by Rene Kittle from 2-3 p.m. Class will be held at Flathead Reservation Extension: 701 B 1st St. E., Polson. Space is limited. 

ST. IGNATIUS — On June 7 the regular meeting of the Mission Mountain Quilt Club will take place at the Terrace Lake Community Church in Ronan. Refreshments are at 6 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. This is be the final prep time for the Quilt Show and Country Store items. So if you haven’t brought your fat quarters or items for the Country Store please do so on the June 7 and don’t forget your show-and-tell items. All quilts must be registered by June 30 and no later to be in the show.

RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will meet on June 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW on Round Butte Road. Scott and Bonnie Kiser will present a video of their 10-day pack trip with their horses in the Absaroka Beartooth National Forest, four years ago. They will also give a presentation on their Arizona vacation from this past winter, renting a specialized camper van and a very interesting and affordable way to travel. Hope to see you there.

ARLEE — The last day of school for Arlee schools is Wednesday, June 8.

RONAN — Ronan High School Student Council is sponsoring a 5K Color Run on Thursday, June 9. Registration fee is $10 and includes a headband, sunglasses, and a powder packet. The run begins and ends in the Ronan High School parking lot. There will be color stations throughout the course. Registration begins at 1 p.m. and the run starts at 2 p.m. You can pre-register on Wednesday, June 8, from 4-6 p.m. in the Ronan High School parking lot. 

PABLO — All community members are invited to Open Office Days for USDA Rural Development from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 8 at Salish Kootenai Housing Authority. USDA Rural Developments provide loan and/or grant programs for homeownership, rental assistance, home repair and rehab, essential community facilities, water and waste facilities and business expansions and acquisitions.

For more information, call Mary Driscoll at 306-675-4491, ext. 1517.

RONAN — The VFW Auxiliary 5652 is having a meeting on Wednesday, June 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Ronan.

For more information call 406-676-3380.

POLSON — The Lake County Democrats are conducting their 2016 Democratic Delegate Selection County Convention to be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, at Journey Be (Soups On) 101 Seventh Ave. W. The convention is free, disability assessable, and open to all democrats registered as voters in Lake County. Democrats will caucus to elect County delegates to be sent to the Montana Democratic Party’s Delegate Selection Convention in Helena, on Saturday, June 11, to elect Montana Democrats to serve as delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, the week of July 25, 2016. For questions about the Convention, contact Craig McClure, Lake County Democrat chairman, at 406-599-4087 or dcmcclure@yahoo.com. Additional information is available at www.montana democrats.org.

RONAN — The final day of school for Ronan schools is Thursday, June 9.