RONAN — Adults grieving the death of a family member or loved one are invited to join a twelve-week grief support program at St. Luke Community Hospital, 107 Sixth Ave., every Wednesday from March 15-May 31, from 4-5:30 p.m. For more information call 406-528-5212 or 406-204- 1207.

POLSON — The Sandpiper Gallery will exhibit “The Joy of Friendship,” a mixed media artwork show from April 10-May 12. This exhibit features member artists Olivia Olsen (mixed media), Larry Kjorvestad (photography), long time member Margie Hendricks (painter), jewelry by Sherry Jones, and guest fiber artist Monique Kleinhans, of Lady Bugs Cabin.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Fort Connah Restoration Society will host their annual Spring Open House Rendezvous which depicts life during the fur trading era of Montana, on Saturday, May 6, to Wednesday, May 10; a 5-day event. This is a great opportunity to see the 1846 historic Hudson’s Bay Fort Connah Trading Post come to life. This event is free to the public and includes demonstrations of time-era activities, Moose Creek chuck wagon-style barbecue, a baked goods sale, beer and wine, crafts and kids games. There will be historical talks after the opening ceremony at noon on Saturday. Main events will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fort Connah is located 6 miles north of St. Ignatius at mile marker 39 on Highway 93. For more information and trader/demonstrator set-ups call 406-745-4336 or email: 4winds@blackfoot.net.

FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION — The 31st annual River Honoring will begin Monday, May 8, at 4:30 p.m. with a community gathering. The public is invited and welcome to attend the opening of the River Honoring. Native games and educational stations will be available for the community. At 6 p.m. there will be an announcement of the 2017 River Honorees. A free dinner will follow.

POLSON — The Lake County Republican Women’s Club will meet Monday, May 8, at noon in the Sheriff ’s Room of the Polson Rural Fire Department building on Regatta Road. Guest speakers will be Ryan C. Rusche, tribal attorney for the Confederated Salish-Kootenai Tribes, and Rob McDonald, CSKT Communications Director. Those interested in tribal and community relations are welcome.

RONAN — American Legion Post 138 of Ronan is meeting on May 9 at 7 p.m. at the Ronan High School (use the west entry door, room 16). New members are welcome. For more information call 406-676-3380 or 406-210-2607.

POLSON — Your Polson Police Department has once again partnered with Pizza Hut to help support the Special Olympics of Montana. Join us at Pizza Hut on May 9 from 5- 9 p.m. Polson Police Officers will wait you on. Twenty percent of all orders taken during the four-hour time frame will be donated to the Special Olympics of Montana. Great food for a great cause served by Polson’s finest.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition’s annual potluck series – Nourish Your Body, Nourish Your Mind will come together on Wednesday, May 10, at 6 p.m. at Mission Valley United Methodist Church, 70715 Highway 93, at the top of Post Creek Hill. Bridget Kevane will present Latino America, Latino Montana. She will lead us through our state’s Latino history, which began even before 1889 and about the more recently arrived community of Latinos in the state.

RONAN — The Mission Valley Heritage group will hold their monthly meeting on May 10 at 2 p.m. at the Ronan Senior Center. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Sitters for the Garden of the Rockies Museum are needed. Without them it won’t be able to open. Call 406-676-5454 if you can help. The museum opens on June 1 and closes again Sept. 1. Hours of operation are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

POLSON — Please join us for a seminar on healthcare and retirement. Set your calendars for Wednesday, May 10, at the Lake Bar, at noon. Lunch will be provided by Edward Jones and the Area VI Agency on Aging. Bring a friend. For more information, call Jacob Baumann at 406-883-3746 to RSVP by May 5.

ST. IGNATIUS — TOPS (taking off pounds sensibly) meets every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the United Methodist Church on the top of Post Creek Hill. The group is looking for new members. For more information, call 406-745- 4653.

POLSON — The Masumola Club’s next meeting is Thursday, May 11. Hosts Christine and Gary Pitts say in May it’s time to do our share to beautify America. We will combine our obligation to police Rocky Point Road with our May meeting. Those who can, please come to the Masumola Clubhouse at 3:45 p.m. to get bags, vests etc. Bring your own gloves. People are also welcome to clean the kitchen etc. if they prefer. Hosts will provide appetizers and beer for people as they finish. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate and we can do that part outside. Hosts will also provide burgers and condiments for the dinner. Suggested food distribution for dinner is: A – H: salad or veggie; I – O hot dish; P – Z dessert. If you can’t come at 3:45 p.m., please come anyway. We look forward to seeing you all at the Masumola Club.

POLSON — North Lake County Library presents Story Time on Thursdays for 3-5 year olds at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The one-hour program includes reading, rhymes, and crafts. This week’s story theme is “The Stranded Whale.’

RONAN — A Northwest Montana AARP Smart Driver Course will be taught at the Mission Valley Senior Center in Ronan on Thursday, May 11, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 406-676-2371 for a reservation.

Salish Kootenai College will be hosting their Annual Spring Powwow and Graduation Honoring on May 12 and 13 with Grand Entries starting at 7 p.m., Friday night and continuing Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m. in the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center in Pablo, Montana. Contest dancing is slated to begin Friday and includes Junior, Teen and Adult categories, as well as Golden Age. Drum pay is tentatively set for the first 10 registered drums, with dance specials to be announced. There will be concessions, vendors and raffles with all proceeds going to helping with the powwow. Vendor space is available so call Tina Begay at 406-275-4851 to reserve a table. This year, all area High School graduates are invited to participate. For more information regarding this announcement, please contact Juanita Swaney at 406-275-4028. For more information on the powwow, please contact Allen Addison at 406-275-4980 (allen_addison@skc.edu) or Linda Pete at 406-275-4968. This event is free and open to the public.

POLSON — The April Friendship Table Dinner is on May 12 from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will hold a potluck on Friday, May 12, at our historic Big Arm School. We have invited master gardner Mona Rey Tuhi back to give a presentation on “Gardening in Montana.” Last time she offered lots of practical suggestions and answered many questions from the audience. We are looking forward to another informative evening with her. The potluck meal (bring a dish to share), begins at 6 p.m. and the presentation begins at 7 p.m.

POLSON — Please join the Community Food and Agriculture Coalition, Polson Farmers Market, and the Lake County Council on Aging at Farm Road for Local Food for All: A Community Picnic on Saturday, May 13, from 1-6 p.m. The picnic will feature a pop-up art show, a taste of local fare, music, vendors, and a silent auction. Proceeds will increase food access to all at farmers’ markets in the Mission Valley and support the Double SNAP Dollar program. Plated dinner will be served from 3-4 p.m. and local beer will be available. Individual tickets are $20 and a family of four ticket is $75. The event will take place at 35060 Mud Lake Trail. Vendors are welcome. Please contact Shay at shay@missoulacfac.org for more information or to purchase tickets.

VALLEY VIEW — The Valley View Women’s Club, 40762 Valley View Road, is asking for donations for their rummage sale scheduled for May 13, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be a bake sale also. All proceeds benefit the Valley View Clubhouse. Call 406-883- 2910 or 406-883-2337 for more information.

RONAN — The Ronan Library District invites you to come and craft a gift for Mother’s Day. The gift-making event will take place from noon-4 p.m. at the library. For more information, stop by or call the library at 406- 676-3682.

POLSON — A blood drive for the American Red Cross is planned for Saturday, May 13, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Richwine’s Burgerville. The blood drive is being held the day before Mother’s Day in honor of owner Marcia Moen’s mother, Lucille Richwine. Call 406-883- 2620 to schedule your blood donation appointment.

YELLOW BAY — The 14th annual Yellow Bay Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse located on Montana Highway 35 at mile-marker 18. The festival is free and open to the public.

RONAN — The Ronan Library will be closed on Tuesday, May 16, for a staff work day.

POLSON – The Lake County Democrats will hold their biennial Democrat County Convention to elect officers at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, at the North Lake County Public Library in Polson. Current officers and precinct committeewomen and committeemen will vote to elect officers for the next two years. The public is invited to attend. Contact Craig McClure at 406-599-4087 or Linda Greenwood at 406-883- 5908 for more information.

POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis will have their annual awards luncheon on Thursday, May 18, at the KwaTaq- Nuk Resort from noon-1 p.m. Presentations will be given to our scholarship winner and youth groups in the local community. The Polson Middle School Band will perform top selections from the school year for our listening pleasure. Please join us for this very special occasion.

POLSON — North Lake County Library presents Story Time on Thursdays for 3-5 year olds at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The one-hour program includes reading, rhymes, and crafts. This week’s story theme is “Sing a Season Song.’

PABLO — Bring your health questions to the Women 4 Wellness Health Fair on Thursday, May 18, at Salish Kootenai College’s Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center. The fair goes from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Plan on attending for 3 hours. Many vendors have items for sale. Men are welcome. To save time, pre-register online at: prevention. skc.edu.

POLSON — Tolerance is at the heart of the upcoming UnVariety Show, slated for May 19 at KwaTaqNuk Resort on May 19 and is co-sponsored by SKC Spirit of Many Colors, ACLU and SAFE Harbor. Spirit of Many Colors Club is a group founded to offer support to those from the LGBTQ community. This is a chance to come together and have fun, while recognizing the rich diversity within the community. For more information or to join the show call call Dana at 406-240- 0640 or James at 406-275- 4800. Tickets are $5 or VIP tables are $60. Funds raised support scholarships.

An East Valley Pottery tour is planned for Saturday, May 20 from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 21 from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The first inaugural East Valley Pottery Tour is a free, self-guided driving tour of some of the Flathead’s most exciting and innovative pottery studios. Each of the studios is nestled along the beautiful East Valley corridor and will take visitors from Bigfork to West Glacier. This free event includes (5) open studio tours, pottery sales, visiting artisans at each location, a poker run with prizes (provided by participating studios) and a post-tour party at Glacier Distilling Company in Coram. Please join us in this amazing celebration of local Montana arts and artisans. For a tour map and more information, please join us on Facebook at East Valley Pottery Tour. The current line-up of participating studios includes: Loon Lake Pottery - Bigfork Tile By Fire / Wendy Anderson Arts - Bigfork Carlburg Pottery / Handmade Growlers - Columbia Falls Glacier Round House Pottery - Columbia Falls Heid Haugen Pottery - West Glacier *Glacier Distilling Company - Coram (will be hosting the after-tour party and site of the poker run awards).

RONAN — In celebration of Armed Forces Day, The American Legion Post number 138 will hold their fourth annual fish and pancake breakfast. Join your friends and neighbors at the Ronan Senior Center from 7-11 a.m.

POLSON — The Family Fun Mile and Skyline Challenge Run/Walk supports Lake County Relay for Life on Saturday, May 20. Registration is at 8 a.m. and start is at 9 a.m. at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, Thirteenth Ave. E. Registration forms are available at St. Joseph Medical Center’s front desk. Pre-registration price until May 13 is $35 for a family of four or more and $10 for individuals. After May 13, family registration is $45 and the individual price is $20. For more information call 406- 883-8275.