Events with the tag: Ronan
Saturday, April 27
Bake sale held for National Multiple Sclerosis Walk
RONAN — “Show Off Your Tips” will hold a bake sale at Ronan Harvest Foods Saturday, April 27, to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Walk in Missoula on May 12. For more information, contact Erin Bennett at (406) 493-8931.
Cribbage tournament cancelled
RONAN — St. Paul Lutheran Church has cancelled the fundraiser cribbage tournament scheduled for April 27.
Pancake feed benefits Ronan fire
RONAN — On Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28, the Ronan Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual pancake feed at the Ronan Community Center. A pancake breakfast hot off the griddle will be served from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. both days. The meal includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, hash browns, sausage and gravy over biscuits, waffles, coffee and orange juice.
Tickets are $5 per person or $20 per family. Additional donations are welcome. Tickets will be available at the door, or you can purchase individual or a group of tickets from any Ronan firefighter or by calling (406) 676-4235.
VFW, Legion hold fundraiser to support ‘Walking for the Fallen’
RONAN — The Ronan VFW Post 5652 and the Ronan American Legion will host a fundraising potluck Saturday, April 27, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Ronan VFW located at 35981 Round Butte Road. The post will provide hot dogs, bratwurst and hamburgers and ask people to bring side dishes. All proceeds and donations from this fundraising event will support “Walking for the Fallen” and Chuck Lewis. Lewis is currently walking across America to help raise funds for programs that help wounded and disabled veterans. Lewis will make a stop in Ronan for the event and will talk about the experience so far.
Lewis, a Ronan resident, left Everett, Wash. March 31 and as of Monday had walked all the way to Libby, Mont. He plans to end the walk at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. in late September.
The public is invited to come and support this worthwhile cause and say hello to Lewis before he gets back on the road Sunday morning.
For more information, contact Ron Merwin at (406) 546-1741 or the VFW at (406) 676-5652. To track Chuck Lewis’ progress go to www.walkingforthefallen.com/track.
Monday, April 29
Ronan Schools to hold kindergarten open house
RONAN — Ronan Elementary School’s new kindergarten open house is Monday, April 29, from 6-7 p.m.
Friday, May 3
Library to auction chairs, benches, stools
RONAN — The Friends of the Ronan City Library are hosting their second Chair Auction fundraiser. The event will be held at the Mission Mountain Golf Course Restaurant on Friday, May 3. There will be a live auction of decorated chairs, benches and stools, as well as a silent auction. Check-in starts at 5:30 p.m. Appetizers will be served at 6 p.m. and the auction starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and can be picked up from Michelle at the Ronan City Library. Space is limited, so please purchase tickets now. It is a fun event and a great way to support your library.
Saturday, May 4
Fry bread, Indian taco feed to benefit seniors
RONAN — On Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Ronan Indian Senior Center, (across the street from Dairy Queen), a fry bread and Indian taco feed will take place. Fry bread only will cost $2 and an Indian taco will cost $5. Proceeds will benefit local needy seniors. For more information, contact Marie Cowen at (406) 676-3305.
Join fifth annual community Earth Day celebration
PABLO — Walkers, bikers, runners and rollers are invited to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, May 4, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., along Highway 93/pedestrian path in Ronan, Pablo and Polson. There will be checkpoints along the way to get your passports and stamps. Receive four stamps on your passport and you get a delicious “Made in Montana” lunch. A bike safety course, bike maintenance and lunch all culminate at the Joe McDonald Activity Center on SKC campus.
Checkpoint stations will provide healthy information and a variety of giveaways. Parking available at Baptiste Road, SKC Event Center or the Transfer Station on Minesinger Road. For more information on this “Health Earth/Healthy Me” event, contact Jennifer at (406) 531-3888, Margene at (406) 745-3525 or Janet at (406) 644-2488.
Ronan to hold ‘Spring Cleaning Day’
RONAN — On Saturday, May 4, the city of Ronan and the Ronan Area Chamber will hold its annual “Spring Cleaning Day” starting at 9 a.m. at the City Park. For more information, call City Hall at (406) 676-4231 or Ronna Walchuk at (406) 676-8300.
Willard’s hosts art show
RONAN — The fifth annual “Starving Artists” show will be held at Willard’s Bar on Saturday, May 4, from noon to midnight. The artists’ reception will be from 5-7 p.m. Artist’s work will be on display and a silent auction will be held with all proceeds going to Ronan Volunteer Fire Department. If you would like to donate to the silent auction, please contact Julie Moore at Willard’s Bar, (406) 676-0808.
Sunday, May 5
Bazaar includes food, raffle, prizes, more
RONAN — The Sacred Heart Parish annual bazaar is on May 5 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the church social hall. There will Indian tacos, pies, beverages, hot dogs and lots of fun, including a raffle featuring a beautiful handmade quilt, cash prizes, 25 pounds of beef and more. Other events include door prizes, white elephant, crafts, kids’ games, cakewalk and more. Please come and help us make this a success; it is the only fundraiser Sacred Heart Parish holds.
Tuesday, May 7
Quilters schedule multiple May activities
RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their next meeting on May 7 at the Terrace Lake Community Church on Terrace Lake Road. This meeting is our annual brown bag auction, so bring a UFO or other quilt related item, sealed up in a brown bag with a little “ditty” on it giving us a clue, and be prepared to go home with lots of great things. Scott Savage will be the auctioneer. May is also election of new officers month. The refreshment committee is Donna C., Susie C., Robyn S. and Debbie F.
On May 10 at 7 p.m. there will be a “Quilt in a Day” trunk show at 7 p.m. It is open to the public. We need cookies and punch for this. On May 11 the “Quilt in a Day” class will be held beginning at 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. You may bring your sewing machines and get them set up after the trunk show the night before. Our class project is “Storm at Sea.” Be sure to have your pieces all precut before the class. This class is a potluck. Call Kay if you have questions.
Please be working on your entries, your Country Store items and your two ribbon background blocks for the Quilt Show. If you need help cutting for the “Quilt in a Day” class, come to the church at 6 p.m. on May 7. Bring your “show and tell” and plan to have a fun evening. Everyone is welcome.
Wednesday, May 8
Ladies’ Auxiliary to meet
RONAN — Ladies’ Auxiliary VFW 5652 will hold a meeting on May 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ronan VFW Hall located at 35981 Round Butte Road. New members are welcome. For more information, call Marge Fay at (406) 676-3380.
Thursday, May 9
Author Watry starts off library’s ‘Montana Authors’ Nights’
RONAN — The Friends group is sponsoring “Montana Authors’ Night” on Thursday, May 9, from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Ronan City Library. Please join us in welcoming our first author of the season, Elizabeth Watry, “Women in Wonderland: Lives, Legends, and Legacies of Yellowstone National Park.” This event is open to the public.