Friday, May 6
Democrats host party at Glacier Brewery
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.
Saturday, May 7
Give blood
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.
Talk on Bison Range given
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
Wednesday, May 11
2022 Ronan Spring Cleanup week planned
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.
Rural Fire District Board to meet
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.
Thursday, May 12
Library tells stories about ‘Down on Farm’
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.”
Mission Mountain Enterprise partners with Glacier Brewing Co.
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.
Saturday, May 14
Be an early birder
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.
Run in KOA Fun Run
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
Tuesday, May 17
Learn Kumihimo
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will hold a Japanese braiding technique (kumihimo) craft workshop on Tuesday, May 17, at 11 a.m. in the library’s meeting room. Basic supplies will be provided along with samples of Tabletree Cherry Juice.
Word Level I taught via ZOOM
KALISPELL/ZOOM — Word Level I will be taught on May 17 (Zoom option). Discover the power of word processing. This class covers the basics like keyboard techniques and shortcuts, formatting, cut/copy/paste, the clipboard, spellcheck, grammar check, autocorrect and other useful tips and tricks. Prerequisite: familiarity with basic Windows functions. Through a partnership with FVCC, Mission West Community Development Partners offers the chance to attend these workshops free of charge. We will enroll you in the workshops and pay the fee. To be eligible, you must own or work for a for-profit small business with ten or fewer employees located in Lake, Mineral or Sanders County. Entrepreneurs who are planning to start a business are also eligible. If you’d like to enroll, call us at 406-676-5928.