RONAN — Lake County 4-H is hosting a beginner’s leather craft workshop on March 1. Taught by Jamie Lake, participants will learn how to make personalized leather drink coasters and leather wallets. Participants should bring their own leather working tools and mallet as supply on hand will be limited.  While there is no charge to take the class, there will be a materials fee of $5 covering the leather. Class will be held at the Lake County Extension Office in Ronan from 10 a.m. until noon. Space is limited to 10 participants. Call the Lake County Extension office at (406) 676-4271 to join.

HOT SPRINGS — Hot Springs Artists Society announces entry forms for the March and April 2014 Juried Photography Show are at the Gallery and in the mail, so call Marla at (406) 849-5002 or Deb at (406) 741-3242 or email marla@western-art.com or www.hotspringsartist.org if you are interested. The show has many categories and you can enter three pieces for $20. The show is open to everyone.

ST. IGNATIUS — On March 2, a whole new “Pursuits” fun night is planned at Mission Valley United Methodist Church. Fishing in this God-given area is great and so Dick Wunderlich, with his 10 years experience with the Mack Day derby and many years of personal fishing, will guide us for the evening.

This family-oriented event begins with a fish taco supper at 5:30 p.m. followed by a talk and fly-tying demonstrations. There will also be fish-type games including fishponds with prizes for the little ones. There will be something for all ages and the public is always welcome. Look for more “Pursuits” nights coming on the first Sundays of each month: April 6 and May 4.

ARLEE — The Lake County Parks Board is developing a countywide parks and trails plan and is seeking public comment on the draft. The board will hold three public meetings to present key elements of the plan and to understand the public’s ideas for the development and maintenance of parks and trails. 

The first meeting will be held Monday, March 3 at the Tribal Community Center in Arlee at 6 p.m.

POLSON — A Lake County Relay for Life meeting is planned for Monday, March 3, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at First Interstate Bank in Polson. (Rescheduled from Feb. 26) Bring your “Relay” thinking caps and lets get planning for this year.

RONAN — The March meeting of the Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will be held, Tuesday, March 4, at the VFW Hall on Round Butte Road at 7:30 p.m. The program for the evening will be ‘2013 Year in Review.’ Our club has been quite active this past year, so come and see what we have been up to. Guests are welcome. Any questions, contact Dennese at (406) 883-5876.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, March 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the Terrace Lake Community Church, 35663 Terrace Lake Road. Please bring your show ‘n tell, educational boms, and the items you’ve made so far for the Country Store. See you there.

BIGFORK — The Lake County Parks Board is developing a countywide parks and trails plan and is seeking public comment on the draft. The board will hold three public meetings to present key elements of the plan and to understand the public’s ideas for the development and maintenance of parks and trails. 

The second meeting will be held Tuesday, March 4 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Bigfork, 8559 Highway 35 at 7 p.m.

POLSON — Polson Youth Baseball signups for ages 4 – 15 are scheduled for Feb. 27 and March 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. both nights. Signups will be located in the Polson Middle School cafeteria. We are also taking coaching applications for all age groups. If you would like to sponsor a team, please let us know. Team sponsors are very much appreciated.

Please make sure and have your child’s birth certificate available at signups. 

For further information and printable forms, please visit our website: www.polsonbaseball.org, or call 239-7500. 

POLSON — The Ash Wednesday service at Polson Community Church will begin at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, at 1814 First Street E. All are welcome.

POLSON — Please join us for the Polson Chamber’s general meeting and luncheon at noon on March 5 at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Our topic of discussion will be Glacier National Park and we are very excited to have Glacier National Park Superintendent Jeff Mow and Glacier National Park Conservancy CEO Mark Preiss as our featured speakers. The cost for the March luncheon will be $10.50. We hope to see you there.

POLSON — The Lake County Parks Board is developing a countywide parks and trails plan and is seeking public comment on the draft. The board will hold three public meetings to present key elements of the plan and to understand the public’s ideas for the development and maintenance of parks and trails. 

The third meeting will be held Wednesday, March 5 at the Polson Rural Fire Station on Regatta Road near the Polson fairgrounds at 6 p.m. 

POLSON — Wednesday, March 5, is the date for the next dance at the Elks scheduled from 7-10 p.m. Ken’s County Combo will play. Requests and treats are welcome. Join us for the fun. We will miss you if you don’t show. Thanks to all who are sharing treats.  

POLSON — You are invited to a “Meet your Grower” event on Thursday, March 6, at Glacier Brewing Company, 6 Sixth Ave. E, from 5-8 pm. All are invited to visit with the Western Montana Growers Cooperative farmers and staff.

RONAN — A winter yard sale sponsored by The People’s Voice, Inc., will take place on Friday and Saturday, March 7-8, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Crow Creek Club House, east of Ronan off old Hwy. 93.  They are accepting gently used clothing of all sizes and any items you wish to donate. Also, for men, tools, sporting goods, and much more will be available. Hot soup, dinner rolls, coffee, tea and cocoa will be served at a modest price. Don’t miss out on some good deals. Everyone is welcome.

POLSON — D&D Karaoke and Anderson Broadcasting presents “Polson’s Got Talent,” and the voices of the Mission Valley. Win a trip to Las Vegas for two as well as cash prizes. Pick up rules and entry forms at all venues or enter online at: Andersonbroadcasting.com. All contestants must sign up before contest starts. Join us March 8 at the Lake Bar.

RONAN — The Ronan Women’s Club will host its 28th annual Flea Market and Arts & Crafts Show on Sat., March 8, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center. Lunch will be available, and there will be more than 40 vendors, a silent auction, and a chocolate donation fountain, all to benefit the Boys’ and Girls’ Club, Safe Harbor and Garden of the Rockies Museum. To reserve a table, call Alice at (406) 676-5079.

POLSON — Polson Foursquare Church is hosting a team from Living Faith Bible College in Alberta, Canada, on Sunday, March 9, at 10 a.m. The theme of the event is: “Arms high and heart abandoned.” This is a faith building presentation of drama, personal story, song and God’s Word. Call the church office for more information at (406) 883-9347. All are invited. 

VALLEY VIEW — The Valley View Women’s Club is having a guest speaker at the community potluck, Sunday, March 9, at Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road, at 5 p.m. Their guest speaker will be candidate Rick Schoening, who is running for Lake County Sheriff. Bring your favorite potluck dish to share and your questions for Rick. For more information, call Kelly Bailey (406) 883-2910. 

POLSON — The next Polson School Board meeting will be held Monday, March 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the Polson Schools district office.  

POLSON — The Relay for Life meeting will be Monday, March 10, at 5:30 p.m. at First Interstate Bank.

RONAN — The American Legion Post 138 of Ronan is meeting on March 11 at 7 p.m. (second Tuesdays) at the VFW Hall in Ronan, 35981 Round Butte Road. New members are welcome. For more information, call Jack Fay at (406) 676-3380.

POLSON — The next gathering of the “Thyme for Herbs Group” is Tuesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. in the North Lake County Public Library Meeting Room, 2 First Ave. E (use the east side door). 

Discussion topics include: herbs you need for everyday health issues, how easy it is to grow herbs, strategies for growing herbs in small spaces, planning your herb and vegetable garden.

Anyone interested in learning to use herbs is invited to join us. Bring your questions for discussion. 

Please call Linda Peterson 319-2446 for more information.

POLSON — At noon on Wednesday, March 12, at the Lake County Health Department conference room a resource roundtable will be held. Susan Weaselhead, a therapist for SAFE Harbor who works with the Batterer’s Intervention Program, will share information about the program and how it works with clients. Lunch will be served.

RONAN — The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will meet at the Ronan Café at noon on Wednesday, March 12. Meals will be from the menu. Following the meal the program will feature Frank Tyro, a polar bear expert. A short business meeting will conclude the meeting.

POLSON — Polson Rural Fire District trustee monthly meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds station. Any member of the public wishing to submit items for Board review/consideration needs to submit them to the Board Clerk at least ten (10) days in advance of the meeting. For a full text of approved minutes and the agenda please go to: www.polsonfire.org.

RONAN— The Lake County Environmental Health Department will hold meetings regarding registration requirements for non-profit and temporary food events. The meeting will cover food safety and registration requirements for any food vendor participating in community events where food is offered. The March 12 meeting will be at 10 a.m. will be at the Ronan Community Center.

POLSON — At 5:30 p.m. on March 13, St. Andrew’s Church will host a dinner that includes a traditional dinner, local entertainment and a promised good time for all. A $10 donation is requested. All proceeds are donated to local charities. Tickets are available at the door. 

On Thursday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m., the Miracle of America Museum will feature the story of an artist who spent three days at the museum last summer. Three 30-minute videos show Roger Bansemer of Florida demonstrating his technique for creating beautiful paintings. While visiting, he used the museum’s log cabin and one of the steam tractors as a blank canvas to demonstrate his talent. The videos include snippets of a documentary by his wife, Sarah. The final video depicts the artist’s dive to the Titanic to paint the legendary vessel. There is no charge for the event, but treats and/or free-will offerings will be accepted.

POLSON — The March Friendship Table Dinner is on March 14 from 5-7 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

POLSON — The Polson After School Program plans a bingo night fundraiser for Friday, March 14, beginning at 5:30 p.m. A raffle drawing will take place at 8:30 p.m. It will be a family event. For more information , contact Amanda Steele at (406) 249-2572.