POLSON - Polson Library’s Page Turners group will meet at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, for a lively book discussion about Ellen Baskin’s book, “The Westing Game.” You can pick up your free copy of the book at the library. Sign up at the front desk or call us at 406-883-8225. There will also be activities and snacks.

ZOOM -  Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. for an online or in person meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku Jerry Smyers,. For more information and a Zoom link  call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.  

ARLEE  - The Arlee Community Development Corporation is hosting a series of six free instant pot cooking classes. Classes will be held Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. from April 16 to May 21. Attend all six classes and take home a free instant pot. To sign up, call 406-883-2865. 

POLSON - You are welcome to bring donations 9 a.m.-6 p.m. to the North Lake County Public Library. There is a limit of two boxes at a time.  

Please refer to our Material Donation Policy on our website for more information.

POLSON - The Polson Library invites 2-3 year olds to ready active stories, dance and sing on Thursdays at 10 a.m.

POLSON - Polson Library’s kindergarten readiness program for 3-5 year olds includes stories, songs and crafts and takes place every Thursday and Saturday at 2 p.m. The theme this week is farm animals.

RONAN — Kindergarten Round Up pre-registration for Ronan/Pablo residents takes place on Thursday, April 17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Screening for hearing, speech, motor skills and basic school readiness will be given. Placement for two age groups will happen: must be 5 years old by Sept. 10, 2025, or must be 4 years old by Sept. 10, 2025. (There is limited registration availability for 4 year old age group.) Bring county birth certificate, certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) and immunization reacords.

RONAN - Faith Lutheran Church, 406 Fifth Ave. SW, is serving a Seder meal at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 17.

POLSON - Navigating the Road to Life Transition Fair will be held on Thursday, April 17, at the  Polson Boys and Girls Club from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This fair aims to connect individuals with disabilities, their guardians or caretakers and the agencies that provide services and support. 

For registration and information email: kkelly@polson.k12.mt.us or call 406-883-6351 X 206.

KALISPELL - The Northwest Montana Job & Opportunity Fair returns to the Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center on Thursday, April 17. A high school and college career fair takes place from 9-11:30 a.m. From 2-6 p.m. the focus shifts to the community job fair with offers for job seekers of all ages.

POLSON - On April 17 Polson Chamber members are invited to a workshop to help businesses improve marketing efforts. Register at: form.jotform.com/Polson_Chamber/marketing-workshop.

RONAN - Faith Lutheran Church, 406 Fifth Ave. SW, is holding a Good Friday service on at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 18, at 7 p.m.

POLSON - Mother Goose is held on Fridays at 10 a.m. at the North Lake County Public Library. Join them in this interactive program for 0-24 month old children. Enjoy rhyming books, finger plays, nursery gymes and songs along with interactive activities for caregivers and their little ones.

KALISPELL - Mariah Gladstone, an indigenous chef and founder of Indigikitchen, will speak about food sovereignty, cultural resilience at the Earth Day Expo on Saturday, April 19, at Flathead Valley Community College Arts & Technology Building, downstairs in Room 144 A & B. Earth Day Expo will be held on the FVCC campus from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with panels, workshops, booths and kids’ activities.

POLSON - Polson Library’s kindergarten readiness program for 3-5 year olds includes stories, songs and crafts and takes place every Thursday and Saturday at 2 p.m. The theme this week is farm animals.

CHARLO - The spring 2025 Mission Valley Conservation Series will take place on Wednesday, April 23, at 6 p.m. at the Ninepipes Lodge. “SKQ Dam: EKI’s Stewardship of Flathead Lake & the Lower Flathead River” is the topic for the evening. This is a free educational event open to the public. For more information email: LakeCD@macdnet.org for more information. 

RONAN - On Wednesday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. “Music in the Missions” will take place with performances by Polson and Ronan High Schools and Middle Schools at the Ronan Performing Arts Center in the Ronan Middle School, 35885 Round Butte Rd. W. 

Admission by cash donation or a can of food per person for local food banks appreciated. This event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club.

POLSON - The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the Lake County Library in Polson. All interested persons are invited to attend. The board is composed of tribal and state appointees and a representative of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The board is advisory to the state and tribes and is responsible for the development of cooperative management plans, which include fishing and bird hunting regulations. For more information on the board, visit the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website at: fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/flatheadreservation-fishandwildlifeboard.

ZOOM - Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. for an online or in person meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku Jerry Smyers, including meditation instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.  Go to www.missionmountainzen.org for more information.

POLSON - On Thursday, April 24, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Tribal Health will present, “Reason to Live! Wellness Summit” at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Summit topics include mental health, suicide, happiness, using cultural values in today’s world and reservation history. Phone 406-745-3525 X 5065 for more information. CEUs available from SKC. Vaughn Eagle Bear will provide entertainment at 7 p.m. entitled “The Healing Benefits of Humor & Laughter.”

The Polson Library invites 2-3 year olds to ready active stories, dance and sing on Thursdays at 10 a.m.

POLSON - Polson Library’s kindergarten readiness program for 3-5 year olds includes stories, songs and crafts and takes place every Thursday and Saturday at 2 p.m. 

The theme this week is gardening flowers.

POLSON - The 33rd Annual Cowboy Ball Fundraising Banquet & Auction will take place on Friday, April 25, Under the Big Tent at the Polson Fairgrounds. No host cocktails and silent auction begin at 5:30 p.m. and prime rib dinner is at 6:30 p.m. 

The live auction begins at 7:30 p.m. and dancing to follow. 

For donations call 406-883-1100. Tickets can be purchased at: 219 Main, Wild Horse Framing, Muley Blues in Ronan, PFI Board members, Mountain Meadows Resort at Lake Mary Ronan. 

Tickets are $85 each. Proceeds benefit Fairgrounds improvement.

POLSON - Mother Goose is held on Fridays at 10 a.m. at the North Lake County Public Library. Join them in this interactive program for 0-24 month old children. Enjoy rhyming books, finger plays, nursery gymes and songs along with interactive activities for caregivers and their little ones.

POLSON - The next Lake County Pachyderm meeting will be held on Friday, April 25, at the Polson Rural Fire Station located at 25 Regatta Road. The meeting will begin at noon. Our guest speaker for this meeting will be Polson citizen Larry Ashcraft who is a member of the Polson City Audit Committee. Larry will inform us about the scope of the City of Polson audit, the people on the audit committee and what they have found so far as well as next steps. Larry will be available to answer your questions too.

ST. IGNATIUS -  Fort Connah, 71450 U.S. Highway 93, will hold Black Powder Range Days from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. This is free for members of the Fort Connah Restoration Society. For more information call Mark at 406-381-3872 or Bob at 406-210-9824.

ARLEE -  Fifth-12th grade youth are welcome to join a series of Saturday workshops from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Arlee Community Center to learn from local professionals artists. A light lunch will be served. All participants must register at each site. Middle school students must be signed in by an adult. Call 406-675-2700 ext. 1073, if you have questions.

POLSON - Polson Library’s kindergarten readiness program for 3-5 year olds includes stories, songs and crafts and takes place every Thursday and Saturday at 2 p.m. The theme this week is gardening flowers.