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 — The community dance on Wednesday, May 4, is our celebration of Cinco de Mayo at the Elks. Ken’s Country Combo will play. All are welcome.

POLSON — A Polson Chamber general meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 4, at the KwaTaqNuk from noon- 1 p.m. (speaker TBA) Lunch will be $14. For more information call the Chamber at 406-883-5969.

POLSON — Everyone is welcome to join the Lake County Central Committee monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the Sheriff’s conference room in the Polson Rural Fire Department building next to the fairgrounds. Come hear what is going on in the county, state, and of course nationally with our country. We will discuss our upcoming state Republican convention, thinking we may be an important vote this year as Montana is the last primary of the season. We will explain the mechanics of how the convention works. Call 406-844-2386 for more information.

PABLO — The CSKT Natural Resource Department and Salish Kootenai College’s fourth annual Community Bird Festival is on May 5 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Salish Kootenai College’s Joe McDonald Health/Athletic Center and the Johnny Arlee Victor Charlo Theater. This event celebrates migrating and residential birds and brings the community together. Flathead Reservation International Migratory Bird Day third grade poster contest participants’ artwork will be displayed. Refreshments will be served. For more information visit: www.birdday.org. 

RONAN — Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its general chamber lunch at Allentown Restaurant on Thursday, May 5, at noon. The speaker will be Gypsy Ray with LCCDC. Gypsy will present on upcoming community meetings for the Greater Ronan Assessment. If you want more information call 406-676-5901 or at gypsy.ray@lakecountycdc.org.

POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Thursday of each month. All are welcome. Wade Nash, Chief of Police for Polson, will be our speaker on May 5. He will give us an overview of his department and update us on law enforcement issues in Polson. The club is collecting non-perishable food items for donation to Polson Loaves and Fish Food Pantry. You may bring those items to the meeting.

POLSON — The Christian National Day of Prayer event is on Thursday, May 5, from noon-1 p.m. on the Lake County Courthouse front lawn.

ST. IGNATIUS — A Candidate Meet and Greet event will take place on Friday, May 6, at 7 p.m. at the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center on Main Street. County Commissioner, Montana House District and Montana Senate District 47 candidates are all invited.

POLSON — The Flathead Finance Program and The Salish and Kootenai Housing Authority will host a Homebuyer Education Class on Friday, May 6, from 7:45 a.m.-4 p.m. in the SKHA boardroom. Breakfast, lunch and all necessary material will be provided. This class is free of charge and open to everyone interested in homeownership, refinancing, remodeling or building your dream home. For more information or to RSVP call 406-675-4491 ext. 1517.

HOT SPRINGS – On Friday, May 6, Pam Vankirk will provide folk music from 8-10 p.m. at the Symes Hotel.

POLSON — Jeri Rowley will provide a humorous customer service learning opportunity. Lake County Job Service brings this training on Friday, May 6, from 8 a.m. – noon at the Red Lion Inn. Rates are $65 per person/$55 per person for four or more or if registered by April 29. Call 406-883-7898 for more information. 

PABLO — The American Indian Business League is looking for talent for our sixth annual talent show. The talent show will be held on May 6 at 7 p.m. at the Arlee-Victor-Charlo Theater at SKC. There are 200 tickets available for sale, $5 in advance and $7 at the door. AIBL will be giving out a People’s Choice Award. Bring your friends and family.

POLSON — Polson Farmers Market will be held every Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., through the summer season. The market is held in downtown Polson on Third Ave. W, between Main Street and First Street W. For more information please call LouAnne Hoskinson at 406-675-0177.

POLSON — The Polson High School Softball team will have games on Friday, May 6, at the Softball Complex on the corner of Second Street W and Ninth Ave. W against Frenchtown. Junior varsity will play at 5 p.m. and varsity will play at 7 p.m. For more information contact the PHS at 406-883-6351 or go to www.polson.k12.mt.us/phs.

HOT SPRINGS – On Saturday, May 7, the Montucky Hillbillies will provide bluegrass music from 8-10 p.m. at the Symes Hotel.

RONAN — The Lake County Council on Aging now has tickets available for this year’s Mother’s Day/Ladies Luncheon. The luncheon will be held on Saturday, May 7, from noon-2 p.m. at the Mission Valley Senior Center in Ronan. Tickets are $10 and can be picked up at the Lake County Council on Aging office at 528 Main Street SW in Ronan or call 406-676-2367 for reservations. Tickets are sold in advance only and must be purchased before May 2.

POLSON — Polson Youth Soccer U12 boys’ team will play Stevensville Sabers’ soccer team at the Kerr Dam Fields at 10 a.m. and will play Ravalli United soccer team at 3 p.m. on May 7.

HOT SPRINGS – On Sunday,May 8, live music will be played from 10 a.m.-noon at the Symes Hotel.

POLSON — The Polson School District’s next regular board meeting will be held Monday, May 9, at 5:30 p.m. in the board room at 111 Fourth Ave. E.  

POLSON — The Polson High School Softball team will have games on Tuesday, May 10, at the Softball Complex on the corner of Second Street W and Ninth Ave. W in Polson against Flathead High School. Junior Varsity will play at 4 p.m. and varsity will play at 6 p.m. For more information contact the PHS at 406-883-6351 or go to www.polson.k12.mt.us/phs

ARLEE —Donkey Basketball is coming, Wednesday, May 11, at 7 p.m. at Arlee High School. The National Honor Society is proud to host “donkeybasketball,” a fun and family-friendly event that’s also a fundraiser for National Honor Society’s charitable activities. Get a team together ASAP - just $10 per player - call 406-726-3216 x2315 to sign up your team. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students, and $4 for children K-6 in advance at the high school office or buy tickets from any current Arlee NHS member; pay $1 more at the door.

PABLO — All community members are invited to Open Office Days for USDA Rural Development from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 11 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 — VFW Auxiliary 5652 is meeting on Wednesday, May 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall. For more information call 406-676-3380.

RONAN — Ronan Flower Mill, 106 Main Street, is the location for the weekly Ronan Farmers Market held on Thursday from 3-7 p.m. through the summer season.

RONAN — The Lake County Council on Aging board will meet on Thursday, May 12, at 10 a.m. The meeting takes place at the Mission Valley Senior Center, 528 Main Street and are open to the public.

POLSON — “The Great Grizzly Migrant Crisis: Bear Movements and Population Changes” will be Mission Mountain Audubon’s evening program on Thursday, May 12, at 7 p.m. in the Polson Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome. Join Kate Kendall as she explains the many ways DNA analysis of bear hair has become a powerful tool for studying bears in northwest Montana. 

Learn the answers to important questions: Where is the grizzly population growing? What bears are new to the neighborhood?  Why is that bear dating his granddaughter?

POLSON  — Host Liz Marchi says: We are all set for a festive south of the border, post Cinco de Mayo gathering on Thursday, May 12. Hosts Marchis and Andersons are providing beef and chicken enchiladas, salsa and chips and beans. Bill Amass wouldn't share his killer margarita recipe with them, but plans to make three gallons to share. Your secretary is hoping that there are plenty of folks there to share Bill's offering. Thank you, Bill.

Hosts are set with decor and music. Looks like members need to bring salads and desserts.

Suggested food distribution is as follows for May: A – H salad or veggie; I – O hot dish or whatever; P - Z dessert

See you at the clubhouse at around 5:45 p.m. for the social hour.

PABLO — Salish Kootenai College will host their annual spring pow wow and graduation honoring on May 13 and 14, with Grand Entries starting at 6 p.m. Friday night and continuing Saturday at noon and at 6 p.m. in the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center in Pablo. Contest dancing is slated to begin Friday and includes junior, teen and adult categories, as well as golden age. There will be concessions, vendors and raffles with all proceeds going to helping with the powwow. Vendor space is available so call to reserve a spot. For more information contact Allen Addison at 406-275-4980 (allen_addison@skc.edu). Call 406-275-4851 to reserve a table. This event is free and open to the public. 

POLSON — The May Friendship Table Dinner is on May 13 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Polson Presbyterian Church located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. 

This dinner is free and open to all.

HOT SPRINGS – On Friday, May 13, Euphomian Spaceship will play Celtic and Eastern European music from 8-10 p.m. at the Symes Hotel.

POLSON  — Polson’s Farmers Market will be held every Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through the summer season. The market is held in downtown Polson on 3rd Ave W, between Main Street and First Street W. For questions or more information please call 406-675-0177. Like Polson Farmers Market on Facebook for more updates.  

BIG ARM —The Big Arm Association is sponsoring a presentation on “Growing Vegetables” by Master Gardener Mona Ray on Friday, May 13, at the historic Big Arm School from 2-4 p.m. Dessert and coffee will be served. 

Call 406-849-5064 with any questions.

FLATHEAD LAKE — Local experts will speak about flowering rush, invasive aquatic weed, and its control at a free ‘Walk and Talk’ tour on Friday, May 13, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Meet at the Ducharme Fishing Access Site on the south shore, off Highway 93, three miles east of Polson. Waterproof shoes are recommended. Contact the Flathead Lakers at 406-883-1346 or lakers@flatheadlakers.org for more information.

YELLOW BAY — The 13th annual Yellow Bay Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on Saturday, May 14, at 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse located on Highway 35 at mile marker 18. The festival is free and open to the public and includes artisans, crafters, door prizes, raffles, a bake sale, and music. Lunch will be available for purchase. Outdoor vendor space is still available. Call 406-982-3437 to reserve a space and for more information.

MISSOULA — The Kuilix and the Bitterroot chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a joint meeting on Saturday, May 14, at 1 p.m. at the Rehab Institute at Community Hospital in Missoula. The program will be on the “History of Lake County and Early Missoula County Schools” given by Joyce Wegner, Bitterroot member and retired superintendent of Lake County schools. Prospective members are welcome. RSVP to Kuilix Regent Bonnie Huber at 406-745-3118.

HOT SPRINGS – On Saturday, May 14, Kathy Colton and the Reluctants will play rock, folk, and percussion music from 8-10 p.m. at the Symes Hotel.

RONAN — At 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, Ronan’s Annual Spring Cleaning will begin. Everyone’s welcome to join in cleaning up the town. Grab some coffee, gloves and trash bags at Ronan City Park. Disposal containers and a yard debris dumpsite will be available. Ronan City will pick up large items (no electronics) if you call to schedule at 406-676-4231.

DAYTON — It’s spring-cleaning time. Don’t throw away your unwanted items. Donate them to the Dayton Elementary PTO to sell at their Community Yard Sale scheduled for May 14, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Idle Spur in Dayton. All donations are tax deductible and arrangements can be made to pick up your items. If you are interested in donating, call the Dayton School at 406-849-5484 or 406-360-8597 or ranstrom34@gmail.com.

POLSON — Providence St. Joseph Medical Center will sponsor a Mother’s Day Mile and Sky Line Challenge Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, May 14, with registratiozzn at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Race starts from the front of St. Joseph Medical Center on Thirteenth Ave. W. Pre-registration until May 11 is $35 for a family of four or more and $10 for an individual. Registration after May 11 is $45 for a family of four or more and $20 for an individual. For more information or a registration form contact St. Joe’s front desk staff from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 

All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society through Relay for Life.

POLSON — The Polson High School Track Team will have the ABC Invitational track meet on Saturday, May 14, at 9:30 a.m. at PHS. For more information contact PHS at 406-883-6351 or go to: www.polson.k12.mt.us/phs/  

VALLEY VIEW — The Valley View Potluck will not be on May 15, it has been changed to May 22.  

RONAN — The annual Spring Fling Brunch hosted by Round Butte Woman’s Club will be held Sunday, May 15, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  Jack’s sourdough pancakes will be served. The ladies will also serve biscuits and sausage gravy, scrambled eggs and fresh fruit. The Clubhouse is located eight miles west of Ronan on Round Butte Road. Please call 406-676-3054 for more information.

POLSON — We will hold the monthly JO’M Polson Indian Education Committee meeting on Monday, May 16, at Cherry Valley School in Polson.  Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria and the meeting is at 6 p.m. in the school library. Childcare will be provided. This meeting is open to the public. Contact committee secretary, Amy Williams at: polsonIEC@gmail.com if you have something for the agenda.

Agenda items for May 16 are: finalize graduation presentation for JOM graduates; summer activities; funding for next year’s cultural activities; parent request.

POLSON — Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery announces a presentation by multi-media member artist Jean Stromnes, who will demonstrate a photo-transfer technique using Omni-Gel™ transfer medium. Her instructional demo is free and open to the public. 

The regularly scheduled monthly membership meeting commences with her presentation at noon, Monday, May 16, at the Gallery located at 306 Main Street. Any additional membership business shall be addressed after the demonstration. 

Call 406-883-5956, Sandpiper Art Gallery, a fine arts 501(c)(3) non-profit membership corporation, for more information.

RONAN — As part of the City of Ronan’s ongoing commitment to openness, responsiveness to the community and efforts to enhance citywide communication, the Ronan Police Department hosts a program called “Coffee with the Chief.” Join Chief Weaver for “Coffee with the Chief” on Tuesday, May 17, at Dobson Creek Coffee Company’s new location at 62599 U.S. Highway 93 from 9-10 a.m. “Coffee with the Chief” is a recurring event that will take place at various locations in the City of Ronan.

POLSON — Missoula Self Help Law Center will be in Polson on Tuesday, May 17, at the North Lake County Public Library from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. They provide services on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Walk-ins are welcome all day or to schedule an appointment call 406-258-3428.

LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Council on Aging will dispense Senior Commodities on May 17. 

If you are interested or know of someone who would benefit from this program, call LCCOA at 406-676-2367 for more information or an application. There is an income requirement.

PABLO — The Flathead Indian Irrigation Project's semi-annual water meeting will be held Tuesday, May 17 at 6 p.m. in the the Camas Conference Room, Joe McDonald Center, Salish Kootenai College, 58138 US Highway 93 in Pablo.