POLSON — St. Joseph Medical Center is holding “Stepping On,” a falls-prevention program. This class meets for two hours a week for seven weeks starting April 15. It aims to reduce the more than one-third of adults 65 or older who fall every year. By joining our “Stepping On” workshop, you will learn tips on strength and balance exercises, identification of safe footwear, medications' contribution to fall-risk, eliminating fall hazards in your home, and so much more. This course has been shown to reduce fall risk by up to 30 percent. Join and learn with people your own age how to step outside your home with confidence. To register or to get more information, call Stephanie at (406) 883-8453.

Sandpiper Art & Gift Gallery presents ‘Cameras & Color’ a bright show that zooms in on invited artists Patrick Berry (watercolor), Lael Gray (various paint mediums), Kay Langlan (B&W photography printed on metal) and Sandpiper member Nancy Miller (floral paintings). The show will run from April 1st to May 9th, at the Gallery at 306 Main Street in Polson. For more information call 883-5956 or visit sandpiperartgallery.com.

POLSON — Ken’s Country Combo will play on May 7 at the Cinco DeMayo dance from 7-10 p.m. Wear something colorful and bring your sombrero. Thank you for sharing the wonderful treats. 

POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce’s general meeting and luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson from noon-1 p.m. The KwaTaqNuk will serve a hot entrée lunch for $14.

We are excited to have Crystal Baker, Economic Development Specialist from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Montana District Office in Helena and John Balsam from SBA who is the Development Center Director in Kalispell. They will share information with us on who the SBA is and what they can do to help our small businesses. For more information, call the Chamber office at 883-5969.

RONAN — Join us for Montana Author’s Night on May 8 at 6:30- 8 p.m. at the Ronan Library. Leslie Budewitz is our featured author. Her book is “Death Al Dente” and is available at the library. All Friends of the Ronan Library events are open to the public.

POLSON — "What Plants Have Taught Me” by Pat Hurley will be the next evening program of the Mission Mountain Audubon Society on Thursday, May 8, at 7 p.m. in the Polson Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome.

Pat will reflect on the natural history of several native plants in Northwestern Montana. While looking at the fascinating ecological adaptations of Arrowleaf Balsamroot, Stinging Nettle, wild orchids and other fascinating plants, Pat will also consider how those adaptations can be seen as metaphors for our lives.

Pat Hurley teaches biology at Salish Kootenai College.

POLSON - A public hearing will be held in the Lake County Commissioners' office in the Lake County Court House at 10 a.m., May 8th, to receive community input regarding the addition of Medusahead (Taeniatherum Caput-medusae) to the list of noxious weeds in Lake County.

POLSON — The May Friendship Table Dinner is on May 9 from 5-7 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. This dinner is free and open to all.

HOT SPRINGS — On Friday, May 9, at the Symes Hotel, John Patrick Williams, a local singer and songwriter, will perform his music.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Parent/Teacher Organization is hosting a Sweet Treats Auction Fundraiser for the new community playground on May 9 at 7 p.m. in the multipurpose room of the school. Please call Janet at (406) 745-5112, for more information or if you would like to volunteer. Come out and support your community.

PABLO — The SKC Spring Powwow Celebration is on Friday, May 9 and 10. Grand Entry is on Friday at 7 p.m. and on Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Powwow will be at the SKC Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center. For more information, call (406) 275-4980.

NINEPIPE — On Friday, May 9, join an evening of “Spring Into Summer,” a vendor show at Ninepipe Lodge’s banquet room from 5-9 p.m.  This celebration rewards you with discounts/door prizes, and a fun time getting to know our products and services. See you there.

PABLO — An upcoming Cultural Arts and Crafts Family Day at The People’s Center, takes place on May 10 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. The day is open to everyone that wants to work on dance regalia, to bead, to drum and sing or to practice your dance steps. We will try to have a drum there. Call (406) 675-0160, to register for the “Art Market.”

POLSON — Mission Valley Animal Shelter is holding an open house Saturday, May 10, from noon- 3 p.m. Come meet our cats and dogs, enjoy activities for kids, join in drawings for gift baskets and come and see our new look at 36251 N Reservoir Road.  For more information, call (406) 883-5312.

CHARLO — On Saturday, May 10, a “3D Archery Shoot” fundraiser for Korrie Frisk and Ashley Mock will be held. Registration will start at 7 a.m. This is a 40-target course in this one-day shoot. Concessions will be available on site. Call Angie at (406) 590-2753 or Val at (406) 207-4586, for more information. Costs and location will be added when finalized.

HOT SPRINGS — On Saturday, May 10, at the Symes Hotel, Tribe Zaghareet will perform belly dancing from 6-7 p.m. The group Back Adit will perform swing and jazz music that evening. 

HOT SPRINGS — Sid Gustafson will present “Horses in Contemporary Culture,” on Saturday, May 10, from 1–2 p.m. at the Preston Hot Springs Town County Library. 

ST. IGNATIUS — Volunteers are needed for the St. Ignatius “Clean up Day” scheduled for Saturday, May 10, at 9 a.m. Participants will meet at City Hall where there will be a dumpster for public use. No tires, paint, batteries or appliances may go into the dumpster. For more information, call Scott Morton at (406) 745-3791. Leave a message at (406) 745-3791, if you would like help moving larger items.

PABLO — A Women 4 Wellness 1-mile and 5-K walk/run starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, at the Joe McDonald Fitness Center in Pablo at Salish Kootenai College, off US Highway 93. Same-day registration starts at 8 a.m. The run/walk pre-registration cost is free for youth 5 years and under, for youth runners 6-17 years old with a T-shirt it is $14, with no shirt it is $8 and for adult runners 18 years and older with a long-sleeve shirt it is $24, with a T-shirt it is $18 and with no shirt it is $10. Fees increase after preregistration. For more information go to: www.prevention.skc.edu.

HOT SPRINGS — On Sunday, May 11, at the Symes Hotel, there will be a “Family Dance” with old time dances taught from 2-3:30 p.m. 

POLSON — Good Shepherd’s youth group will serve king crab, shrimp, side dishes and dessert at the Glacier Brewing Company in Polson on Mother’s Day, May 11.

The dinner goes from 1-4 p.m. A silent auction of quilts, art and other items will take place simultaneously. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children under age 12 and can be bought at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 409 Fourth Ave. E, or at the Glacier Brewing Co., corner of 10th and Main St. Please bring your own crab cracker, as our supply is limited.

Proceeds from the dinner benefit the youth group’s 2014 service trip to Bethlehem, which departs June 17. For details about the dinner or the trip, please call the church at (406) 883-5864 or email: gslcpolsonmt@gmail.com.

POLSON — The Montana Co-op’s Monday movie for May 12 will be “Genetic Roulette - The gamble of our lives.” Movie night is free. Show time is 6 p.m. at Wander In at Journey Be,  To order from the Co-op, come at 5 p.m. For more information, call (406) 883-1330 or (406) 883-0110.

POLSON — The next Polson School Board meeting will be held on Monday, May 12, at the Polson Schools’ district office, 111 Fourth Ave. E, at 5:30 p.m. 

POLSON — The SKC Spirit of Many Colors Club, in collaboration with SAFE Harbor, is hosting a “Day of Pride” at the college on May 12. Programming includes a presentation on intersex, a resource fair with community agencies, a “Pride Parade,” a discussion on the “Two-Spirit concept” and a film. All activities are free and open to the public. If you have questions, contact Alana at (406) 275-4800. 

ST. IGNATIUS — On May 12 the Smart Driver course will be taught at the St. Ignatius Senior Center from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call (406) 745-4462, for a reservation.

RONAN — The American Legion Post 138 of Ronan is meeting May 13 at 7 p.m., (second Tuesdays), at the American Legion Hall, 63869 Highway 93, across from McDonald's. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact Jack Fay at (406) 676-3380.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Lake County Conservation District is having an open house at the St Ignatius Senior Citizens Center on Tuesday, May 13, from 4-8 p.m. 

POLSON — On Tuesday, May 13, “Silver Linings Playbook”, a popular movie portraying an aspect of mental illness will be shown in the North Lake County Public Library meeting room at 6:30 p.m. Following the film, Laurie Johnson, author of “I Am Laurie” will lead a discussion.

This event is part of the “Mind Matters” series being shown every Tuesday evening during National Mental Health month. The event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served.  For more information, call (406) 883-8225.

POLSON — The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet Wednesday, May 14, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Polson City Library.  At the meeting, the Board will discuss pheasant and gray partridge seasons and CSKT accomplishments over the past year under the state/tribal agreement. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting. For more information, contact John Fraley jfraley@state.mt.us, or Germaine White germainew@cskt.org.

POLSON — The next “Resource Roundtable” will take place at noon on May 14, at the Lake County Health Department conference room.

The presenter for this meeting will be from the Circle of Trust and Youth Suicide Prevention group. Lunch will be served.

PABLO — The Women 4 Wellness Health Fair is hosted by the Center for Prevention and Wellness. “Health Matters! Yours, Mine & Ours,” welcomes women and men of all ages. Join us for countless free health screenings and services on Thursday, May 15, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center in Pablo.

PABLO — Rez Hope Talk Circle holds their weekly talk circle every Thursday night from 6-7 p.m. at the Respite House in Pablo. If you need a ride and/or more information, please feel free to call Jon Denton at (406) 499-2355.

RONAN — Coming soon… be prepared to be entertained as the Ronan High School Drama Department presents the Shakespeare play “Romeo and Juliet.” General admission tickets will be available soon.  The play will be presented at the Ronan Performing Arts Center on May 15 and 16, at 7 p.m.  

RONAN — On May 15 the Smart Driver Course will be taught at the Mission Valley Senior Center in Ronan from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call (406) 676-5495, for a reservation.

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will be held Thursday, May 15, from 5-7 p.m. Your host will be JCPenney/Hallmark. 

BIG ARM — On Friday, May 16, the Big Arm Association will be pleased to have Fire Chief John Fairchild as our guest speaker at our historic Big Arm Schoolhouse. He will discuss what measures homeowners can take to prevent wildfires from destroying their homes, or at least, steps to take to minimize losses. This is a very important and timely topic. Join the community potluck and bring a dish to share with neighbors at the 6 p.m. mealtime. Chief Fairchild will begin his talk at 7 p.m. Please join us for this informative presentation. For further information, contact Nancy Foster, BAA secretary, at (406) 849-5064.

POLSON —Reading is a gift and the Mission Valley Christian Academy Usborne Book Fair Fundraiser is your chance to give that gift to a child this summer. 

On Friday, May 16, from 3–7 p.m. and Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. over 1,000 fiction and non-fiction titles that inspire, enthrall and teach through reading will be available for purchase at MVCA, located 2 miles east on Highway 35. The Usborne family of books is internationally acclaimed as the finest educational children’s book line-up in the marketplace today. Come purchase a book to help MVCA raise some money by raising your child’s reading level this summer. Proceeds will benefit the non-profit Mission Valley Christian Academy School and library.

HOT SPRINGS — On Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, at the Symes Hotel, Scarlet Ribbons will play at 7 p.m. There will be a 2 p.m. matinee performance on Sunday. Tickets are $14 and include a dessert and house wine. John Kelley will perform blues music at 8:30 p.m.

POLSON — Community Bank will sponsor their annual “Community After-tax Shred Day” on Friday, May 16, at Polson Community Bank from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. The mobile shred truck will be on location at Community Bank to shred your personal documents for free (limit 2 boxes). Polson Police will also be on site to accept and safely dispose of any prescriptions and/or prescription bottles. Senior Medicare Patrol members and Community Bank staff will be on hand with tips to help consumers protect themselves from identity theft.    

PABLO — On Friday and Saturday, May 16-17, the Asist two-day training will take place in the math and science building (building #67) at SKC, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. You must attend both days to receive a certificate of completion. Seating is limited to 30 participants.

PABLO — Cheers in Pablo is hosting a “Ladies’ Day Bazaar.” The day will include several vendors including: Thirty-one, Wildtree and more. Join them on Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch will be available for purchase.

RONAN — Ronan American Legion Post 138 is celebrating Armed Forces Day on May 17 with a breakfast from 7 a.m.-11 a.m. Individual meals are $5 and families are $20. Breakfast will be served at the Ronan Senior Center.

POLSON — A “meet and greet” for Lake County Attorney Mitch Young will be held Saturday, May 17, 5:30-8 p.m., at the Mission Valley Aquatic Center in Polson. Everyone is invited to come and meet their county attorney, ask questions, and enjoy locally produced wine, cheese and other refreshments. Mitch Young for Lake County Attorney is hosting this event.

POLSON — On Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. there will be electronic waste recycling at the Lake County Transfer Station. For more information, call (406) 849-5288 or (406) 883-2248. 

VALLEY VIEW — The Valley View Women’s Club will hold a rummage sale on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road. Lunch will be available. Donations of any items are still needed. All profits go towards the Valley View Clubhouse. Call Kelly Bailey for drop-off or pickup at (406) 883-2910.

YELLOW BAY — The annual Yellow Bay Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on Saturday, May 17, at Mile Marker 18 on Highway 35 in Yellow Bay from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mark your calendar to attend this fun event, which includes local artists, good food and great entertainment. For more information, call Shari at (406) 982-3437.

VALLEY VIEW —The Valley View community potluck will have guest speaker Kim Leibenguth, candidate running for Lake County Sheriff. 

The potluck will be Sunday, May 18, at 5 p.m. at the Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road. Bring your favorite potluck dish to share and questions for Kim. Everyone is welcome. If you have questions, call Kelly Bailey at (406) 883-2910.

HOT SPRINGS — On Sunday, May 18, at the Symes Hotel, Scarlet Ribbons will give a matinee performance at 2 p.m.

POLSON — The Montana Co-op’s Monday movie for May 19 will be “Thrive - The World is Waking Up.” Movie night is free; bring snacks if you desire. Show time is 6 p.m. at Wander In at Journey Be, 101 Seventh Ave. W. in Polson. To order from the Co-op, come at 5 p.m. For more information, call (406) 883-1330 or (406) 883-0110.

RONAN — Ronan High School presents “Fine Arts Spring Fling” on May 19 and 20 at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. There will be a $5 charge for this event. Tickets will be available at the door and at the high school office. 

On the evening of May 19 the dramas “Out of the Mind of Ronan High School Students,” a presentation of film trailers; written, produced and performed by Ronan students and “Middle School Original One Act Festival,” a presentation of original one acts written, produced and performed by RMS students will be performed. It will be a very entertaining evening.

POLSON — On Tuesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m., the North Lake County Public Library will host a film/discussion entitled, “As Good As It Gets,” a popular movie portraying an aspect of mental illness. This event is part of the “Mind Matters” series being shown every Tuesday evening during National Mental Health month. Following the film, Julie Fleck, LCSW, and director of Sunburst Mental Health Service, will lead a discussion. The event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served.  For more information, call (406) 883-8225. 

THOMPSON FALLS — The Kuilix chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at noon on Tuesday, May 20, at Jennifer Fielder’s home in Thompson Falls. 

There will be a potluck and presentation about the explorer David Thompson’s adventures in northwest Montana. Call Nancy Mehaffie for more information and directions (520) 609-2214.  Prospective members are welcome.

RONAN — On Tuesday, May 20, from 9 a.m.-noon at the Lake County Community Development Center, 407 Main Street SW, Ronan, free business resources will be available. Presenters include Doug Bolender, John Balsam, Todd Erickson, and Carol Cunningham. 

These professionals have a world of knowledge to help your business succeed. Empower yourself and your business with the knowledge to help you succeed and grow. You may RSVP to Carol at (406) 261-3200 or Lisa at (406) 676-5901. These opportunities will be repeated on the third Tuesday of every month.

RONAN — Ronan High School presents “Fine Arts Spring Fling” on May 19 and 20 at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. On the evening of May 20, an event featuring students performing solos, ensembles, and large group numbers with styles ranging from classical, pop, and humorous, vocal, instrumental, and skits will be performed. 

These are a culmination of this year’s hard work of the band and choir. It will be a very entertaining evening. Both nights will also include visual arts displays produced by the students and set up throughout the commons. There will be a $5 charge for this event. Tickets will be available at the door and at the high school office.

RONAN — Tom Camel will be presenting a video on Veteran’s mentoring filmed in Missoula in 2013. This is mentor training for veterans that mentor veterans with substance abuse or mental health problems who have been accused of or convicted of a serious crime. Tom Camel is interested in getting a Veterans’ Court started in Lake County. Anyone interested (especially veterans) please attend these classes. They will be held at the Ronan VFW Hall Tuesday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 21, from 6:30-9:30 p.m.n