PABLO — New this spring The Peoples Center will offer a 12-week Youth Dance Performance Circle. Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m. The first class and sign up will be Tuesday, Feb. 16. Please call the office at 406-675-0160 with questions. This is a SAMHSA Grant project.

POLSON — Ash Wednesday and Lenten soup suppers and worship services will be held each Wednesday, Feb. 10-March 16, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Suppers are at 5:30 p.m., followed by the worship services at 6:30 p.m. Good Shepherd is located at 409 Fourth Ave. For more information, call 406-883-5864 or visit the website: www.gslcpolsonmt.com.

POLSON — Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is offering a free Bereavement Support Group, an eight-week series for adults grieving the death of a loved one. The group includes education about grief and loss and provides participants an opportunity to share their experiences. It is recommended that participants wait at least two months after a death before attending a group. This group is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

The group will meet from 4-5:30 p.m. each Thursday, Feb. 11- March 31, in the O’Malley conference room on the second floor of

St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. Registration is required by Feb. 5. To register or to get more information, call Mary Martin, LCSW, at 406-883-8914.

POLSON — The art exhibit, Totally Fowl, features the works of Lynn Johnson – felting; Donna Miller – jewelry; Julie Christopher – sculpter/painter; Susie McNatt – photographer; and invited artist Alex Wright – multimedia; plus a special display from Viola Deputy, a memorial exhibit. The show runs through April 1. 

RONAN — Ronan School District adult education winter session is on. The walking track and weight room at the Ronan Middle School Event Center will be open Monday-Thursday at 6 a.m.- 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. The K. William Harvey Gym will be open for the community to play basketball on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m., beginning Jan. 26 and ending March 15. The Event Center will be open for the community to play volleyball on Wednesday nights from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., beginning Jan. 27 and ending March 16. All facilities will be closed when in use for other events. A full schedule is available online at tinyurl.com/RonanAdultEd. Contact Nicki Jimenez, Adult Ed Coordinator at 406-676-3390 x 7728 or nicki.jimenez@ronank12.edu with questions.

POLSON — The Montecahto Club will make their pasties just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. They will be $5 for a large pasty. You can place your orders by calling either Kari at 406-370-1443 or Alice at 406-250-3189. 

POLSON — The 15th annual Firefighters’ Appreciation Ball’s theme is “Hawaiian Heat.” It will be held on Saturday, March 12, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort with cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing to follow by “Gladys Friday.” Tickets are $40 and the public is welcome.  For more information contact Bonnie Kiser at 253-0177. Come support and celebrate our Polson Volunteer Firefighters.

HOT SPRINGS — John Kelley plays the blues at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

PABLO — The People’s Center is participating in the Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day live event on March 12. The museum and gift shop will be open special hours from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. If you have any questions, please call 406-675-0160. You can download your “free” admission ticket at:

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/venues/museum/the-peoples-center/. 

RONAN — GFWC Ronan Woman’s Club annual Flea Market and Craft Show is Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center. There will be a silent auction with many items to bid on; Indian tacos, soup and sandwiches for lunch; and   vendors from all over the state. This is a wonderful way to spend your Saturday, shopping for local products and good food. To reserve a table, contact Alice Gleason at 406-676-5079.

POLSON — The Living Faith Bible College team from Alberta, Canada, will visit Polson Foursquare Church on Sunday, March 13, at 10 a.m. The team will present worship, drama, personal stories and message on “Trust.” Call 406-883-9347 for more information.

VALLEY VIEW — The Valley View Women’s Club will host Johanna Clark as their guest speaker at the community potluck Sunday, March 13. Johanna is a candidate running for House District 93. 

Please attend and meet Johanna and ask her questions. Social time is at 5:30 p.m. Bring your drink of choice. Dinner is at 6 p.m. Valley View Clubhouse is at 40762 Valley View Road. If you have questions, call Kelly Bailey 406-883-2910

POLSON — “Thyme for Herbs” will meet Monday, March 14, at 7 p.m. in the North Lake County Public Library in Polson. We are inviting all new people who are interested in learning how to use herbs to enhance their health. The main topic will be: The Many Faces of Herbs.

We will review the value of the common herbs as sources of nutrients as well as other properties that directly support health. We are also working together to create family medicinal herb gardens. For information call Linda Peterson at 406-319-2446.

RONAN — “The Princess Bride” is going to be performed onstage on March 15 and 16 in the Ronan Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. both nights. 

The play is based on the 1987 film and book by William Goldman and includes scaling the cliffs of insanity, battling rodents of unusual size, facing torture in the Pit of Despair. True love has never been a snap. Come see this classic story of love, adventure, and humor. 

There is no charge but a canned good donation is suggested. Collected canned goods will be donated to the Ronan Bread Basket.  

ST. IGNATIUS —Scott Skype will make a presentation on bond progress at the March 15 board meeting at 7 p.m. in the St. Ignatius Middle School board room. 

PABLO — The next meeting of the Compact Implementation Technical Team is set for 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, at the Mission Valley Power conference room, 36079 Pablo West Road.

Additional information, including Draft Operating Rules and Draft Workplan for Water Measurement can be found under “Events and Meetings” at http://dnrc.mt.gov/.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Neighborhood Watch meeting is on Tuesday, March 15, at 7 p.m. at the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens’ Center. Call 406-745-2545 for more information.

POLSON — There will be a community dance at the Elks Club on Wednesday, March 16, from 7-9 p.m. Ken’s Country Combo will provide the music. Join us for a great time. There will be no dance at the Elks Club on Wednesday, March 30.

CHARLO — Lake County Democrats will meet with the Democrat candidates who have filed for the upcoming 2016 election on Wednesday, March 16, at Ninepipes Lodge - Allentown Restaurant. A social with refreshments will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by the business meeting starting at 7 p.m. If you have questions call 406-599-4087.

POLSON — Come find a pot of gold-plated information at the next Resource Roundtable on March 16 at noon at the Lake County Health Department conference room. Speakers for the meeting will be Emily Colomeda and Linda Davis of Lake County Health Department. Lunch will be provided. Share the invitation with those who might be interested. This is a great chance to network and find out about other agencies and services. Please RSVP to help with meal count.

PABLO — Project Launch will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, March 16, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Tribal Council Chambers in Pablo.

PABLO — Come watch our children’s Easter program on Wednesday, March 16, at 7 p.m. and stay for ice cream and cake at the Pablo Nazarene Church, 42653 Old Highway 93. For more information, call 406-676-0081.

POLSON — North Lake County Library’s Storytime program includes stories, songs, movement, crafts and more. The theme for Thursday, March 17, is “Busy as an Ant.” The program takes place at 10 a.m. and again at 4 p.m. Call Kendra Mullison, Youth Services Librarian, at 406-883-8225, for more information.

HOT SPRINGS — Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and listen to live music from 6-8 p.m at the Symes Hotel.

POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis will meet Thursday, March 17, at the KwaTaqNuk in the Koostatah Room from noon-1 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Wally Congdon. He will speak about his position as Deputy County Attorney working on civil cases for Lake County and will also touch on ranching and farming in Montana.

RONAN — Ronan PTA and K. William Harvey School will bring spectrum Discovery Area Best of Show and community exhibits to the Ronan Event Center on Thursday, March 17, from 5-7 p.m. This is a free family event, featuring hands-on exhibits and activities. The Event Center will be transformed into a powerful science learning center that helps inspire Montana’s next generation of scientists, health care providers, engineers and visionaries.

RONAN — O’Ronan’s 27th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is on Thursday, March 17, at 5:30 p.m. You can “Float - Drive - Walk – Ride” in the parade down Main Street and share in over a quarter center of blarney and debauchery. All entries must line up west of St. Luke Hospital at 5:15 p.m. Everyone is Irish on St. Paddy’s Day. For more information, call Carlene at 406-676-0646. 

POLSON — On Thursday, March 17, the North Lake County Public Library in Polson is celebrating all things green and spring-like with an adult coloring program between 2-4 p.m. The ambience includes colorful visual inspiration, background music from our library CD collection, and tasty snacks. All coloring supplies are provided (you are welcome to have your own). Bring friends. See you there. The library is located at 2 First Ave. E and their phone number is 406-883-8225.

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will be held Thursday, March 17, from 5-7 p.m. Your host will be Miracle of America Museum located at 36094 Memory Lane. See you there.

ST. IGNATIUS — There will be a public barbecue provided by Slate and School District No. 28 on the building project with grounds information and picture boards for viewing. A barbecue burgers and hot dogs potluck with dessert will take place at 6 p.m. The community, students, and parents are invited. Slate will be downtown all day visiting with businesses and sharing information.    

HOT SPRINGS — Wayo entertains with boogie-woogie piano and vocals from 6-8 p.m. at the Symes Hotel.

ST. IGNATIUS — On March 18 there will be a staff presentation at 8:15 a.m. in the St. Ignatius Schools’ all-purpose room about the St. Ignatius bond and plans. The community is welcome.

BIG ARM — Please join us at the historic Big Arm School for a potluck lunch on Saturday, March 19, at noon. 

Bring one of your favorite dishes to share with neighbors. We are delighted to have author Carmine Mowbray as our guest speaker. She will be discussing her two books – “An Answering Flame” and “Havoc Red.” What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday afternoon. For more information, contact Nancy Foster at 406-849-5064.

HOT SPRINGS — Kathy Colton and the Relectants perform rock, folk, and percussion from 6-8 p.m. at the Symes Hotel.

POLSON — There will be a pancake breakfast fundraiser for a Polson High School’s Senior Safe Night Graduation Party. Help keep our kids safe. Breakfast will be held at the Elks’ Lodge from 7:30-11 a.m. on Saturday, March 19. The price is $7 per person; $5 each for a family of four or more; and $4 for kids under 10. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee will be served.

POLSON — For March only, Soul Food Saturday will be on Sunday, March 20. Call 406-883-1330, if you need more information.

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave., welcomes all to their Palm Sunday services at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 20.

JOCKO MISSION — On March 20, Palm Sunday Mass of the “Lord’s Passion” will be celebrated at the Berchmam/Jocko Mission at 5 p.m.

ARLEE — On March 20, Palm Sunday Mass of the “Lord’s Passion” will be celebrated at 11:15 at the Sacred Heart Mission in Arlee.

ST. IGNATIUS — On March 20, Palm Sunday Mass of the “Lord’s Passion” will be celebrated at the St. Ignatius Mission at 9:15 a.m.

POLSON — Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E, will host a special Palm Sunday “Old Time Gospel Sing” on March 20 at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Y’all come and join the fun and fellowship. 

POLSON — The monthly meeting for Polson Indian Education Committee will be held on Monday, March 21, in the Polson Middle School cafeteria. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6 p.m. Childcare is provided.

Agenda items include, but are not limited to: high school graduation updates; budget requests - Afterschool Program, Kootenai Culture Program; by-law updates/changes; district reports; individual school reports; officer vacancy-election.

If you have questions, need more information, or would like to get an item on the agenda, please contact IEC Chair Casey Sorrell or secretary Amy Williams at POLSONIEC@gmail.com by or before March 17. 

POLSON — The Circus of Science comes to Polson on Monday, March 21, from 5-7 p.m. in the Linderman Elementary Gymnasium.  “Motion” is a fascinating exhibit for all ages, featuring hands-on exhibits and activities that explore the wonders of physics and engineering. This event is free, open to all and sponsored by Onward and Upward, Inc. and hosted by Linderman’s third grade team.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library in Polson will host the Humanities Montana Speakers Bureau program “Meagher of the Sword: Montana’s First Governor, Thomas Francis Meagher” presented by Neal Lewing on Tuesday, March 22. The program will be held in the library’s meeting room at 4 p.m. This living history presentation is free and open to the public.

POLSON — North Lake County Library’s Storytime program includes stories, songs, movement, crafts and more. The theme for Thursday, March 24, is “Chick Chick Boom.” The program takes place at 10 a.m. and again at 4 p.m. Call Kendra Mullison, Youth Services Librarian, at 406-883-8225, for more information.

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave., welcomes all to Maundy Thursday services at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 24. 

POLSON — A free Community Dinner will be held on Thursday, March 24, at 6 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E. The menu will be Mexican food. All are welcome.

POLSON — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church’s Holy Week Services begin on Maundy Thursday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 409 Fourth Ave., Polson. 

POLSON — The free “Night at the Museum” take place at the Miracle of America Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, on the fourth Thursday evening of each month. Programs start at 6:30 p.m. Treats and donations are gladly accepted. If you have questions call 406-883-6804. The March 24 program will get us in the true spirit of Easter; we will show the feature length Cinemascope movie “The Robe.” Attendees may also examine the Easter card collection of over 80 post cards, most dating from 1908 to 1911.

ARLEE — On Thursday, March 24, Holy Thursday “Mass of the Lord’s Supper” will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Mission in Arlee at 7 p.m.

POLSON —You’re all welcome at the Polson Community Church, 1814 First Street E, for the Good Friday service at 1 p.m. 

ST. IGNATIUS  — On Good Friday, March 25, “Washing of the Feet” will take place at the 7 p.m. Mass at St. Ignatius Mission.

HOT SPRINGS – Symes Hot Springs will feature blues music by John Kelley from 6-8 p.m.

POLSON — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church’s Holy Week services continue on Good Friday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 409 Fourth Ave., Polson. 

POLSON — The Pachyderm Club has moved their Good Friday, March 25, meeting to April 8.

PABLO — Pastor Levi Lusko of Fresh Life Church will bring a message of hope at the Skull Church event on Good Friday, March 25 at 7 p.m. at the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center at the Salish and Kootenai College in Pablo. Skull Church is a creation of Lusko’s, named after the hill Golgotha where Jesus died on the cross. The free event is open to the public and will feature music followed by a message from Lusko.

POLSON — On Friday, March 25, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave., welcomes all to Good Friday services at noon for Stations of the Cross, and at 5 p.m. for Liturgy of Good Friday.