POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery is hosting the Native American Art Invitational Feb. 26 through April 5 at the gallery located at 306 Main St. in Polson.

Salish and Kootenai College Art Department faculty and students have contributed work to this exhibit. New SKC Art Department Director Karen Goulet and faculty member Frank Finley are both featured. Native American artists Ben Pease and D.G. House have also been invited to exhibit work. An opening reception will be held at the Gallery on Friday, March 1, from 5-7pm.

For more information contact Sandpiper Art Gallery at (406) 883-5956 or visit our website Sandpiperartgallery.com.

ARLEE — Sacred Heart Church in Arlee will hold Stations of the Cross every Wednesday during Lent at 7 pm.

ST. IGNATIUS  — Upcoming events for the Lenten season at Mission Valley United Methodist Church are: March 5- Financial Peace classes begin at 7 p.m.; March 24- Palm Sunday service, 10 a.m.; March 28- Maundy Thursday Seder/Passover meal, 6 p.m.; March 31- Easter Sunrise service at 8 a.m., Easter brunch at 9 a.m. and Easter Sunday worship at 10 a.m. The church is located at 70715 Highway 93, Top of Post Creek Hill at mile marker 39.5.

For further information, call Pastor Derf Bergman at (406) 644-0122.

POLSON — Continuing through April 15, AARP tax assistance volunteers will provide free tax preparation for taxpayers of all ages with low to medium income levels. This assistance will be available at the Polson Senior Center- (406) 883-4735, every Thursday; at the Ronan Senior Center- (406) 676-2371, every Friday; and at the St. Ignatius Senior Center- (406) 745-4462, the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Please call for an appointment.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library invites everyone to join Puff the Magic Dragon for Story Time each Thursday through April 25. This one-hour program for children age’s three to five and their caregivers is held at 10 a.m. and again at 1 p.m.  All are welcome for books, songs, finger plays, rhymes, stories, and fun.

YELLOW BAY — The Yellow Bay Community Club’s 10th annual Flathead Lake Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arts and crafts vendors are invited to apply for space reservations by calling Shari at (406) 982-3437. 

The festival is free and open to the public. Crafters and artisans offer a large assortment of locally produced items and entertainment is provided. There will be raffles and free door prizes. 

RONAN — The Ronan Event Center will host a 5-on-5 tournament for fifth and sixth-grade boys and girls and seventh and eighth-grade boys and girls. The event is scheduled for March 23 and there is a $150 entry fee. Proceeds will benefit the basketball program. For more information, contact Steve Woll at (406) 261-1521 or steve.woll@ronank12.edu; or Michael Graham at (406) 676-2225 or Michael.graham@ronank12.edu.

ST. IGNATIUS — Zion Lutheran in St. Ignatius invites the community to a presentation by Pastor Hicham Chehab from the Chicago area titled, 'From Radical Islamist to Servant of Christ' that reveals his journey to faith. He will be sharing the story of God's grace in his life along with his mission and ministry to Arabs and Muslims. A meal will begin at 5 p.m. Zion is located at the corner of 2nd Ave. and Diamond Street in St. Ig. A meal will begin at 5 p.m.

CHARLO — Students from the Charlo and Dixon schools will present “The Tortoise versus the Hare” at the Charlo Gym at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. This creative song-filled tale is another offering by the Missoula Children’s Theatre; a nonprofit organization based in Missoula, and is sponsored by the Ninepipe Arts Group along with the Charlo and Dixon schools. Students and the actor/directors from MCT have rehearsed for only one week, as auditions were held Monday, March 18. Ticket prices are $2 for adults and $1 for children. Call (406) 644-2311 for more information.

POLSON — The 12th annual Firefighter’s Ball is Saturday, March 23, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. This year’s theme is “Some Like it Hot.”  Tickets are on sale at Glacier Bank, (406) 883-8300. The ball’s social/cocktail hour is at 6 p.m. and dinner begins at 7 p.m. A live band will perform starting at 8 p.m. There will be a silent auction along with door prizes, etc.

The fire department is an all-volunteer organization and the funds raised at the ball go to help the fire department purchase needed equipment.

The public is encouraged to come support and celebrate the Polson Volunteer Fire Department.

RONAN — Local Montanan and nationally known quilt artist, Toni Whitney, will teach a beginner’s landscape, raw edge appliqué class in Ronan.

For information, call Kay Krantz at (406) 745-4575. 

RONAN —Palm Sunday, March 24 at 10 a.m., will begin with a musical celebration. Maundy services will be Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. and Good Friday services, on March 29, will be at 7:30 p.m. Easter services will be at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. March 31 with breakfast between services from 9-10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Come and join in for a blessing that God is with us always. Rand Drollman is pastor.

RONAN — Big Productions Concert series continues on Monday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m. with The Makem and Spain Brothers. They will be performing at the Ronan Performing Arts Center with a variety of instruments and four male vocals, using precise three-part, perfectly blended harmonies. Many have described them as a Celtic wall of sound. Tickets are available at the door for $4.

For more information on tickets, call (406) 676-2427.

ARLEE — Arlee hunter education registration will be held Monday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m. in the Arlee Fire Hall. The course is open to everyone, but anyone born after Jan. 1, 1985, must have successfully completed the course to purchase a hunting license in Montana. To complete the course, students are required to attend all classes, pass a written examination and demonstrate good attitude and ability. All parents are wel classes with their youngsters. One parent is required to sign the registration form at the first meeting. The class materials will be handed out at registration to allow the students to study the material before the first class. The class schedule will be determined during the first meeting.

For more information, call Keith Barrows at (406) 726-3412.

RONAN — What does the United Nations have to do with your life? Please join us for a presentation and discussion on the history of, and potential constitutional conflicts we are facing, with this organization. If interested come to the Community Center Monday, March 25, from 7-9 p.m. for a video and conversation. For more information, call Cynthie at (406) 644-2422.

POLSON — Mission Valley Christian Academy, in partnership with Pastor Marty Kaarre and wife Darla, invite the community to join in a celebration and teaching of the Seder meal. The full sit-down meal will be served at your reserved seat, beginning at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26. 

Starting with the celebration of the Passover of the Jews leaving Egypt and ending with Christ hosting the Last Supper with his disciplines. Every part of this meal is very meaningful and contemplative. 

Reservations are required due to limited seating. Call Julie at MCVA at (406) 883-6858. A free will offering will be taken to defray expenses for the school as well as the presenters. 

POLSON — Polson School District will hold its kindergarten round-up March 26-27 at Cherry Valley School, 107 Eighth Ave., W.

RONAN — St. Paul Lutheran Church will be having a Maundy Thursday service at 7 pm. For more information, you may call the church at (406) 676-8280. St. Paul Lutheran (Missouri Synod) is located at 35681 Terrace Lake Road.

RONAN — Please join us at St. Paul Lutheran Church for a Good Friday worship service at 7 pm. For more information, you may call the church at (406) 676-8280. 

RONAN — The 19th annual Ronan Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by Mission Mountain Enterprises, will take place on Saturday, March 30, at Ronan City Park. 

The event begins at 11 a.m. All children up to 12 years old can participate. Bring your cameras and take pictures with the Easter Bunny. If you are interested in volunteering to assist with the event, or would like to make a contribution, please call (406) 676-2727.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 30 at 10 a.m. Children up to age 12 are welcome to participate and meet the Easter Bunny who will be assisting chamber members. Remember to bring your camera. Happy hunting.

POLSON — The annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will take place on Saturday, March 30, at Boettcher Park in Polson. The event begins at 9 a.m. sharp.

All ages up to fourth grade can participate. The Easter Bunny will be there. This is a free event open to the public.

RONAN — Please join us as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ at St. Paul Lutheran Church. We will have an 8 a.m. sunrise service followed by an Easter potluck brunch at 9:15 a.m. Our Easter worship service will be at 10:15 a.m. For more information call (406) 676-8280 or go to: ronanchurch.org. 

RONAN — The Tuesday, April 2, meeting of the Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will be held at the V.F.W. Hall located on Round Butte Road. The Horsemen meet the first Tuesday of every month: April 2, May 7, June 4, no meeting in July, and Aug. 6. For more information, call (406) 883-5876 or (406) 644-5001.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold it’s annual potato social on April 2 at 6 p.m. at the Terrace Lake Community Church on Terrace Lake Road. Guests are invited. If you have questions, contact Deleen Winters. Our meeting will start at 7 p.m.  Donita Reeves of Lakeside Quilting in Polson will be showing us how to piece quilt backing using a diagonal cutting method. The quilt show is in August. Be working on your challenge quilts, your theme quilts, the backing for the ribbons and things for the Country Store. Don’t forget the Toni Whitney class scheduled for March 23. For more information, call Kay Krantz. Don’t forget your show and tell, plus a topping for the potatoes and a salad or a dessert. 

PABLO — Women 4 Wellness is looking for vendors. Please go to: prevention.skc.edu, for more information. Registration closes April 19.

CHARLO — The Charlo Schools’ drama department is excited to announce their spring production of “Yo…RÕmz and Jules…Eastside Westside,” an urban, modern version of the classic Shakespeare play “Romeo and Juliet.” The show has rap songs, classic love-rock ballads, a mix of traditional Old English, a blend of modern slang and performances by our own Charlo Voices. The production is based on an original script created by former student Spencer Shafter, current student Trinceton Brown and the drama teacher Keith Grebetz.

The show is on Thursday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the Charlo gymnasium. Admission is $3 for bleacher seats or $5 for reserved seating, which includes cheesecake and a beverage during a short intermission break.

For reservations, please call (406) 644-2206. 

CHARLO – The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana celebrates its 15th season and will open its doors for the 2013 season on April 4 at 10 a.m. The museum will be open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays through May 24. Starting Memorial Day Weekend and going through Labor Day, the museum will be open six days a week, Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The museum will offer new exhibits and experiences this season with board members and volunteers looking forward to seeing friends and neighbors as well as visitors from afar.

Please call (406) 644-3435 to arrange for a group tour or for more information.

POLSON — On April 4, a drivers’ safety class will be conducted at the Polson Area Senior Center from 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Please call (406) 883-4735 for a reservation.