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.

POLSON — The Firefighter’s Appreciation Ball, “Fire in the Night,” will be held Saturday, March 15, 2014 at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. The evening will include dinner, a silent auction and dancing. Tickets are $40 per person. This is your opportunity to show our firefighters that you’ve got their backs. Please support this community tribute for them by making a tax-deductible donation: P.V.F.D. Auxiliary, Tax ID #27-0732415. Make plans to attend this public event. For tickets and or information, contact Glacier Bank at (406) 883-8300 or the Polson Fire Department at (406) 883-8220. Thank you for your support.

POLSON — Join the fun at the Polson High School gym on Sunday, March 16, from 2-4 p.m. for carnival games, fun activities and delicious food. This is a “mini” revival of the “Winter Carnival” and the hope is that in upcoming years it will grow to its former glory. Purchase tickets for 50 cents each at the door and use them to play games and purchase food. 

Win prizes or take home a cake from the cake walk. For information, call Shelley Quinn at (406) 261-4298 or Daniel Smith at the Polson Heart and Soul office, at (406) 260-1521.

RONAN — Celebrate a quarter of a century of blarney at the O’Ronan St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Monday, March 17, at 5:30 p.m. All parade entries line up behind St. Luke hospital at 5:15 p.m. Who will have the most shamrocks? Who will be the most green?

Most importantly who’s going to drink from the “Golden Cup” this year? For more information, call Carlene at (406) 676-0646 or Jen at (406) 531-3888. Everybody’s Irish in Ronan on St. Paddy’s Day.

CHARLO — The Kuilix Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, with refreshments served at noon. The program will be “Mayflower Ancestors,” presented by Cynthia Preston at her home at 53595 Timberline Lane in Charlo. Call her for more information and directions, at (406) 644-2422.

ST. IGNATIUS— 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 18 meeting is at 3 p.m. at the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center. For further details, please call the Lake County Environmental Health Department at (406) 883-7236.