POLSON — Ken’s Country Combo will be playing for the St. Patty’s Day dance Wednesday, March 19, from 7-10 p.m. at the Polson Elks Lodge, 512 Main Street. Treats are wonderful and always welcome.

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will be held at Eagle Bank on Thursday, March 20, from 5-7 p.m. Hope to see you there.

PABLO — Monica Lindeen, Montana Commissioner of Insurance and Anna Sorrell, IHS Billings Area Director and Lesa Evers, Montana Department of Health and Human Services, Tribal Relations Manager, will all participate in a panel discussion on the Affordable Care Act on Thursday, March 20, from 6-8 p.m. at the Salish Kootenai College Theater. Application counselors will be available to assist with health plan applications.

ARLEE — 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 20 meeting is at 10 a.m. at the Hangin' Art Gallery in Arlee. For further details, please call the Lake County Environmental Health Department at (406) 883-7236.

MONTANA — Register now for the March 20 webinar, “American Jobs for America’s Heroes.” The cost is $40, discounted to $25 for Montana Chamber members. For more information, contact the Montana Chamber office at (888) 442-6668.

POLSON — D&D Karaoke and Anderson Broadcasting presents “Polson’s Got Talent,” on Friday, March 21, at the KwaTaqNuk. Win a trip to Las Vegas for two and cash prizes. Pick up rules and entry forms at all venues or enter online at Andersonbroadcasting.com. All contestants must sign up before the contest starts.

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association is offering a Community Potluck Dinner with entertainment by Neil Lewing of the Port Polson Players on Friday, March 21, at the historic Big Arm School. Neil promises to delight us with an eclectic mixture of songs, music and jokes. Please bring a dish to share with your friends and neighbors. Social time starts at 5:30 p.m. and dinner begins at 6 p.m. Neil’s performance will begin at 7 p.m.

Please call Nancy Foster of BAA for further information, at (406) 849-5064.

POLSON — The annual “Crab Crack” at the Polson Elks club will be held on Saturday, March 22.   

POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring training for all school board candidates on Saturday, March 22, from 10 a.m.-noon at the North Lake County Public Library in Polson. This is a free course offered to anyone planning on running for a position on any school board.

RONAN — A corned beef and cabbage dinner and silent auction will take place from 5:30–8 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, at the Ronan Community Center. This is a People to People delegate fundraiser event and open to the public. For more information, contact Angie Mock at (406) 590-2753 or Val Frisk at (406) 207-4586.

RONAN — The Ladies’ Day Vendors Fair is at 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, at the Ronan Community Center. The cost is $35 per booth. For more information, contact Angie Mock at (406) 590-2753 or Val Frisk at (406) 207-458.

CHARLO — The Missoula Children’s Theater is coming to Charlo.

The Ninepipe Arts Group is sponsoring a performance of “The Secret Garden” at Charlo School on Saturday, March 29, at 7 p.m.

The cost is $3 per person or $10 for a family.

Auditions are being held after school on Monday, March 24.

MCT is producing “The Secret Garden” and provides everything needed to put on a play except the cast. What a good experience for young people. For more information, please call (406) 644-2311.

POLSON — Polson Kindergarten Roundup will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 25 and 26 at Cherry Valley School. Please call for an appointment at (406) 883-6333.

POLSON — The internationally recognized Tibetan flautist, Nawang Khechog, will perform at the Crow’s Nest Art Gallery on Tuesday, March 25, from 2-4 p.m. We are truly privileged to have this acclaimed master musician in our midst. He will be accompanied by Tibetan rock star, Tselodoe Tipa. This sizzling event will include a (very) short talk by one of our home girl authors, Roberta Anderson, who recently published her first book in Nepal, titled “Thank You, India.” A book signing will follow her talk.

Please join us for what will prove to be an amazing, memorable event in the history of Polson. This event is open to the public.

POLSON — All Lake County Democrats are invited to a general business meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 26, at the North Lake County Public Library in Polson. A social hour will start at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting convening at 7 p.m. Topics for discussion will be 2014 candidates, precinct captains and future fundraisers.

RONAN — Big Productions will sponsor Trio Voronezh on Wednesday, March 26, at the Ronan Performing Arts Center starting at 7:30 p.m. Their diverse repertoire ranges from Bach, Vivaldi, and Tchaikovsky, to Russian folk themes, bluegrass, gypsy dance music, and it is all performed entirely from memory. Adult tickets are $12 in advance and $14 at the door and children 18 and under are free. For more information, call (406) 676-2427.

POLSON — The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1122 will meet Wednesday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the Polson Airport.

Anyone interested in aviation or airplanes is invited to attend. We will discuss our schedule of events for the coming year.

For more information, call Mauri Morin at (406) 249-2250 or just show up and meet some of the local pilots. Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of every month.

POLSON — Ken’s Country Combo will play at the Elks’ community dance on March 26 from 7-10 p.m. Please keep the wonderful treats coming.

ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius Elementary School is having a Kindergarten Roundup on Wednesday, March 26, from 9-11 a.m. and noon-3 p.m. Your child must be 5 years old by Sept. 10, 2014, to attend kindergarten this upcoming fall. Legal guardians must bring the student, their immunization records, birth certificate, tribal information (if applicable), and proof of residency (energy bill, lease).

POLSON — Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E, is hosting a free community dinner on Thursday, March 27, from 6-7:30 p.m. Chilidogs, salads and desserts will be served. All are welcome to attend. 

RONAN – The 35th annual Agriculture Appreciation Dinner will be at the Ronan Community Center and begin with a social hour at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at: Mountain West Co-Op, Bishop Insurance, Ronan Body Shop, Ronan McDonalds, Republic Services, Veterinary Services, Ronan Sports & Western, Arnie’s Gas & Tire, Ronan Les Schwab, First Interstate Bank, School District No 30, Mission Valley Eye Center, St. Luke Hospital, Harvest Food, Glacier Bank, Access Montana, Ronan Power Products, Providence Health and Services, NAPA-Ronan, Westland Seed, WBC, and Don Aadsen Ford. 

POLSON — Port Polson Players, in association with the Mission Valley Friends of the Arts, presents “The Farndale Ave. Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Murder Mystery” March 28-30. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. for the Sunday matinee. Call (406) 883-9212 for reservations. This show is a breath of fresh air and sure to tickle your funny bone after this exceedingly long winter.

POLSON — Mark Shrives, Polson’s City Manager, will be the featured speaker at the Friday, March 28, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club held in the Polson Rural Fire Department building on Regatta Road near the fairgrounds. The business meeting begins at noon and social time begins at 11:30 a.m. Brown bag lunches are encouraged.

CHARLO — The Missoula Children’s Theater is coming to Charlo. Ninepipe Arts Group is sponsoring a performance of “The Secret Garden” at Charlo School on Saturday, March 29, at 7 p.m.  The cost is $3 per person or $10 for a family. All are welcome. For more information, please call (406) 644-2311.

POLSON — D&D Karoke and Anderson Broadcasting will present “Polson’s Got Talent,” Voices of the Mission Valley semifinals on Saturday, March 29, at the Sportspage. Win a trip to Las Vegas for two and cash prizes. For more info visit Andersonbroadcasting.com. All contestants must sign up before contest starts.

POLSON — D&D Karoke and Anderson Broadcasting will present “Polson’s Got Talent,” Voices of the Mission Valley semifinals on Saturday, March 29, at the Sportspage. Win a trip to Las Vegas for two and cash prizes. For more info visit Andersonbroadcasting.com. All contestants must sign up before contest starts.

ARLEE — On March 30, Anointing of the Sick will take place at 11:15 a.m. at Sacred Heart Mission in Arlee.

ST. IGNATIUS — On March 30, Anointing of the Sick will take place at 9:15 a.m. at St. Ignatius Mission. 

JOCKO MISSION — On March 30, Anointing of the Sick will take place at 5 p.m. at St. John Berchman at Jocko Mission.

RONAN — The annual Spring Fling Brunch hosted by Round Butte Women’s Club will be held Sunday, March 30, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  Jack’s sourdough pancakes will be served. The ladies will also serve biscuits and sausage gravy, scrambled eggs and fresh fruit. The clubhouse is located 8 miles west of Ronan on Round Butte Road.  Please call Geri Herreid at (406) 676-3054, for more information.

POLSON — Good Shepherd’s Wednesday services and soup suppers will be held each week during Lent, through April 9. The theme for this year’s Lenten worship is “Love Unknown.” We will follow the verses of “My Song is Love Unknown,” which include topics such as “love to the loveless,” “love and grief,” and the “needs we have.” The liturgy for each week comes from modern-day composer Marty Haugen’s “That You May Have Life.” Good Shepherd is located at 409 Fourth Ave. E in Polson. For more information, call (406) 883-5864 or visit the website: www.gslcpolsonmt.com.

POLSON — Beginning Thursday, Feb. 20 from 1-3 p.m. a “Living the Questions” Christian faith study will have its first of eight meetings. Each session includes a video, guided discussion, spiritual exercises and Bible study. With the help of modern, progressive Christian theologians, we invite seekers and “alumni(ae)” of faith traditions to re-discover their Christian faith in new ways. We will meet at Polson United Methodist Church at 301 16th Ave E. For more information, you may contact Rev. Donna Young at (315) 283-3113 or Kathy Quist at (406) 883-0302.

LAKE COUNTY — The Sunburst Community Service Foundation, is providing courses for parents. The courses are based on an early intervention program designed to enhance attachment security between parents and children.

The eight-week course, “Connecting with Your Kids,” will take place in Polson. The course is free but registration is required. Childcare will be available. Students who complete the course will receive a Circle of Security Certificate. The course will begin on Friday, March 7, and run eight weeks. For more information or to register, call the Sunburst office at (406) 883-4060 or (406) 396-4577.

POLSON — Several worship services are scheduled at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Polson during Holy Week.

The Maundy Thursday service, commemorating the Last Supper, will include a study, hymns and Holy Communion. The service begins at 6:30 p.m.

The Good Friday service on April 18 also begins at 6:30 p.m. Lessons and hymns reflect on the events occurring after the Last Supper through the time of Christ’s crucifixion.

Easter Sunday begins bright and early April 20, with a 7 a.m. sunrise service. The youth group will serve a hearty breakfast at 8 a.m. There is no charge for the meal; however, donations will be gratefully accepted and go toward the 2014 service trip to Bethlehem. The Easter Day service begins at 9 a.m. Holy Communion will be served at both services. For more information, call (406) 883-5864, email: gslcpolsonmt@gmail.com or visit: www.gslcpolsonmt.com.

POLSON — Mission Valley Aquatics is hiring lifeguards and swim instructors to fill morning and daytime shifts during the week. If you are 15 or older and looking for a great part-time or summer job, or a challenging career that’s in demand, this Red Cross Lifeguarding Program is the place to start. Course will be held Sundays and Wednesdays beginning March 9, with the final exam being held on April 6. 

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their next meeting on April 1 at the Terrace Lake Community Church east of Ronan. It is our potato social, the potatoes will be furnished, but please potluck the rest – toppings, salads or desserts. The meeting starts at 5:30; there will be a meeting and “Show and Tell.” Please bring your completed items for the Country Store held during the Quilt Show.

ST. IGNATIUS — Mission Valley United Methodist Church’s Good Friday’s service of contemplation, reflection and music will take place on April 18 at 7 p.m. On Easter Sunday there will be a sunrise service at 7:30 a.m., with a breakfast served at 8:30 a.m., and a worship service at 10 a.m. MVUM Church is located at Highway 93 on top of Post Creek Hill. For more information, call Claris Wittinger at (406) 644-2733.

RONAN — The monthly meeting of the Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will be held at the VFW Hall on Round Butte Rd. on April 1, (no fooling), at 7:30 p.m. We are offering a wonderful program for April. Sgt. Chuck Lewis USMC will present, “Walking for the Fallen,” a presentation of his walk across the United States honoring our military.

As usual, guests are welcome, and if you have any questions, you may call (406) 883-5876.

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Easter Week services: Palm Sunday, April 13, at 10 a.m.; Maundy Thursday, April 17, at 5 p.m.; Good Friday, April 18, at 5 p.m.; Easter Vigil, April 19, at 6 p.m.; and Easter Sunday, April 20, at 10 a.m.

ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius Mission Catholic Church holds Stations of the Cross every Friday evening during Lent at 7 p.m.