YELLOW BAY- Become a water monitor volunteer by attending training at Flathead Lake Biological Station. The training is intended for watershed coordinators, conservation districts, and others who develop, implement, and manage water monitoring programs throughout Montana. Contact: abbie.ebert@mt.gov

RONAN - Smoke Elser, Cowboy Hall of Fame personality, will tell stories at the Ronan Cooperative Brewery on Wednesday, May 14, from 5-7 p.m.

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 via Zoom. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.  

POLSON - The Polson Library will hold a Book Donation Day on Thursday, May 15. Go to: northlakecountylibrary.org and choose Materials Donation Policy for specific details.

POLSON - “Ladies Night Out” will take place in downtown Polson between 5 and 8 p.m. Pick up your $5 Savings Pass for Ladies Night at all participating businesses to get $5 off your purchase of $25 or more. 

POLSON - The Flathead Lake Museum, 708 Main St., is open May 15-Sept. 16, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Sundays 1-4 p.m. They focus on homesteading on the Flathead Indian Reservation have the true Flathead Lake Monster.

ZOOM - “Financial Projections & Smart Money Management,” a three part series that takes place on May 15, 22 & 29. Call 406-676-5901. 

POLSON - Attend an information meeting at the Masumola Clubhouse on May 15, at 3 p.m. on the casino, traffic impacts and what we can do about improving our safety. Wally Congdon will speak. Jan Smith-Kasson said her goal is to stop construction until the traffic issue is resolved.

POLSON - The Polson Library’s Toddler Time on Thursday, May 15, at 10 a.m. is cancelled for this week, as well as the 2 p.m. Storytime due to the book donation event.

RONAN - The Repertory Dance Theatre, an institution of modern dance, will perform at the Ronan Performing Arts Center, 35885 Round Butte Road W, on Friday, May 16, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $13 in advance (Polson at First Interstate Bank and Ronan at True Value), and $15 at the door. Youth 18 and under are free.

 POLSON - The Polson Library’s Mother Goose program at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 16, is cancelled due to the book sale.

POLSON - Polson Library’s Friends of the Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 

CHARLO - Mission Valley United Methodist Church, located at the top of Post Creek Hill,  is having their annual yard sale on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

POLSON - The Mission Valley Super Oval will hold a late model 50 lap, no points race with hobby stock, legend, mod 4s and hornets. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. Qualifying happens at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. For more information go to: MissionValleySuperOval.com.

POLSON - On Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., you are invited to share extra plant cuttings, and excess plant seedlings with community members. Please bring healthy plants to exchange. There is no obligation to trade, and you can contribute or take plants without an exact trade. The library has a seed catalog and a small display of seed varieties. 

POLSON - You may bring up to 300 pounds of allowable electronics free to Lake County Transfer Station from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 17. A discount for additional recycling is allowed for .10/pound.(No CRT screens or televisions other than flatscreens).

RONAN - The Ronan Performing Arts Center is the site for the Saturday, May 17, 7 p.m. performance by the Repertory Dance Theatre. 

RONAN - St. Charro Floral and Event Rental, 301 Main Street SW, will celebrate 50 years in business on Saturday, May 17, with vendors and food trucks, a display only car show, a micro-reality NASCAR track and more. For question and vendor information call 406-676-0588.

CHARLO - The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana invites you to join in a special fundraising event with food, drink, music, historical entertainment, a raffle and an auction on Sunday, May 18, from 2-5 p.m. Tickets are $55 with limited seating. Call 406-644-3435 or stop by the museum to purchase tickets.

POLSON - The Polson Library will hold phone and computer basics classes on the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the library’s community room.

POLSON - The Polson Library’s Page Turners, a middle grade book club, meets on Wednesday, May 21, from 4-5 p.m. to discuss “Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library” by Chris Grabenstein. Sign up in the library to receive your copy or call 406-883-8225.

ZOOM - Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Please 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 to the class call 847-721-0665 or email: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com. Go to: www.missionmountainzen.org for more information.

POLSON - The Polson Library invites 2-3 year olds to enjoy active stories, dance and sing on Thursdays from 10-11 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. 

Theme for this week is underwater and about oceans, lakes, rivers and what lives in them.

POLSON - If you would like to attend and share with a focus group addressing pressing community needs on Thursday, May 22, at 102 First Street E, please RSVP to 406-752-6565 or email: info-capnwmt.org

PABLO - Save the date of Thursday, May 22, for the Women 4 Wellness event held at the Joe McDonald health and Fitness Center on the campus of Salish Kootenai College from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.  

ZOOM -“Financial Projections & Smart Money Management,” holds session 2 on May 22, from 11 a.m. to noon via ZOOM. Gain clarity and confidence in your business finances with this three-part series tailored to entrepreneurs at all stages. All workshops are free to attend, but registration is required. Go to: http://www.missionwestcdp.org/workshops-and-events/ to register or call 406-676-5901for more information.

POLSON - Glacier Brewing Co., 10th & Main, will hold bingo to support Life Savers Animal Rescue on Thursdays in May. 

POLSON - The Polson Farmers Market, held every Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., will take place at Riverside Park, 49401 US-93, until further notice. See Polson Farmers Market on Facebook for more information.

MONTANA - The Route of the Hiawatha - Scenic Bike Trail is a gentle 15 mile downhill pedal, featuring 10 dark train tunnels and 7 sky-high historic steel railroad trestles. Call 208-744-1301 for more information.

POLSON - The Polson Library’s program for 0-24 month old children takes place on Fridays at 10-11 p.m. in the community room. We will sing songs and have interactive activities for caregivers and their little ones.

POLSON - We will hold our next Pachyderm meeting on Friday, May 23, at noon at the Polson Rural Fire Station, 25 Regatta Road. Our guest speaker will be Montana State Legislator for HD12 Tracy Sharp. He will discuss his first term was like as a state legislator and some of the bills that he worked on in 2025. Come and join us to hear Tracy!

POLSON - Protect yourself from identity theft by taking up to two boxes of paperwork to Glacier Bank, 50510 Hwy. 93, where there will be a mobile shred truck onsite, on Friday, May 23, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. This is the 18th annual community event.

POLSON -  The North Lake County Public Library will be closed on Saturday, May 24, for the Memorial Day weekend. (No Story Time)

ST. IGNATIUS - The St. Ignatius Rural Fire District will hold their regular board meeting in the St. Ignatius Firehall meeting room on Wednesday, May 26, at 6 p.m. For further information contact Chairman Tim Callahan at 406-745-4116.