CHARLO — Summer session hours at Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana officially begin: Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 406-644-3435 to schedule a visit or tour.

RONAN — On May 3, at 7 p.m. at the VFW on Round Butte Rd. We have a really great program this month. Kent and Charlene Krone will present a slide show about their adventures on horseback, riding throughout the West. They also publish articles of these adventures with Western Horsemen Magazine. Come and get some ideas for your equine adventures. You don’t want to miss this program folks. Hope to see you there and as always, this is open to the general public.

POLSON — Everyone is welcome to join in an introductory class in American Sign Language. No matter your skill level you are invited to join in classes to be held at First United Methodist Church Polson at 5 p.m. and Mission Valley United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. beginning May 4.

 Fees and meeting times will be shared at registration. The classes will be taught by Sandi E. Johnson, who has been a nationally certified interpreter since 1976. 

Please contact Sandi E. Johnson at her email to register:  Pastorsandi.johnson@gmail.com.

Everyone is welcome to join in an introductory class in American Sign Language. No matter your skill level you are invited to join in classes to be held at First United Methodist Church Polson at 5 p.m. and Mission Valley United Methodist Church at 7 p.m.beginning on May 4, 2022. Fees and meeting times will be shared at registration. The classes will be taught by Sandi E Johnson, who has worked in psychiatric, mental health, substance abuse, medical, legal, US Government, IT, computer, educational, spiritual, religious, settings and has been a nationally certified interpreter since 1976. Please contact Sandi E Johnson at her email to register -- Pastorsandi.johnson@gmail.com

PLAINS — The sixth annual Plains Wildhorse 3-on-3 Shootout will take place on June 4 at Amundson Sports Complex. Registration deadline is May 27 and the entry fee is $120. For more information, call Erica Swanson Lawyer at 406-544-849

POLSON — The Lake County Democrats are hosting a Seis de Mayo party at the Glacier Brewery in Polson. It will be held on Friday, May 6, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Please bring an appetizer to share.   

POLSON — On Saturday, May 7, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Richwine’s Burgerville, 50567 U.S. Highway 93, will host an American Red Cross blood drive. 

This blood drive is done in honor of Lucille Richwine.

 To schedule an appointment, please call Marcia at 406-883-2620.

POLSON — The Flathead Biological Station at Yellow Bay presents Science on Tap from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Flathead Lakers Office, Salish building outdoor plaza. A presentation by Steph Gillin, CSKT Information and Education Officer with CSKT Natural Resources Department, will discuss the restoration of the Bison Range to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. For more information, call 406-872-4509

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