RONAN — “Concept to Consumer” is a seminar designed for new food businesses and value-added production enterprises to equip them with the necessary tools to take their fledgling business concept all the way to the consumer with the highest chance of success. Join us on Thursday, March 23, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main Street SW, or virtually. Go to: missionwestcdp.org/concept-to-consumer/ to register for on site or virtual attendance.

RONAN — The Western Montana Musicians Cooperative will be hosting an open mic/open jam session from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on March 24 that will be hosted by The Wildflowers. 

The Co-op is located at 1 Eisenhower St SW in Ronan. Email info@mtmusic.org for more information.

RONAN — The annual Ag Appreciation dinner, to honor the local agricultural industry and the incredible humans in our community, takes place at the Lake County Fairgrounds on Friday, March 24. 

The event includes dinner, awards, and raffles. You don’t want to miss this night. Time TBD.

POLSON —  The Lake County Republican Pachyderm meeting will take place at the Polson Rural Fire Dept., 25b Regatta Rd, on Friday, March 24, from noon- 1 p.m.

RONAN — The Western Montana Musicians Cooperative will be hosting a community jam session from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on March 25. 

The Co-op is located at 1 Eisenhower St SW in Ronan. Email info@mtmusic.org for more information. 

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library’s Mother Goose program is geared toward ages 0 to 3, but all are welcome. We encourage parents to participate with their children for this early learning time. 

The doors will open at 9 a.m. Remember the library has moved to their temporary location: Polson United Methodist Church, 301 16th Ave. E.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Three Chiefs Cultural Center, 77579 U.S. Highway 93, is the site of a craft circle held on Fridays from 1-4 p.m. Bring your favorite craft and join in. There are often featured guest artists and crafts people. Watch their Facebook page: facebook.com/incashola

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes on Wednesday, March 29, and on subsequent Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. Call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email him at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.

RONAN — The Western Montana Musicians Cooperative will be offering a Night School Jazz Jam hosted by Lee Whalen from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on March 29. The Co-op is located at 1 Eisenhower St SW in Ronan. Email info@mtmusic.org for more information.

PABLO — On Friday, March 31, from noon 3 p.m. SAFE Harbor, 63506 U.S. Highway 93, Teresa Nygaard will present "Defining Domains of Wellness in Selfcare."What does it mean to feel well? There is no simple answer to this question because there are different aspects of feeling healthy or well for each individual. It’s not just about the absence of illness or stress, it’s so much more based on one’s life. The facilitator and participants will look at the domains of health and wellness. Each participant will have the opportunity to create their own selfcare diagram and plan.

Credits are available.

The training is free but registration is required. To register, send name, email, and contact number to helpinghandsfund1@gmail.com. Registration confirmation will be sent within seven days.

RONAN — The Western Montana Musicians Cooperative will be hosting an open mic/open jam session from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on March 24 that will be hosted by The Wildflowers. The Co-op is located at 1 Eisenhower St SW in Ronan. Email info@mtmusic.org for more information

RONAN — Mission Mountain Enterprises will host an Easter Egg hunt at the Ronan Fairgrounds at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 1. Children will hunt for eggs in the following age groups: 0-3 years, 4-6 years, 7-9 years and 10-12 years. Come have some fun. If you have questions call Gayle at 406-676-2727 or email: tbn@mme-mt.org. No dogs allowed.

RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will have their next monthly meeting on April 4, at 7 p.m. at the VFW on Round Butte Rd. We will have a discussion with the Forest Service about trail maintenance projects for this year. We will also have a discussion about the upcoming celebration/convention about Back Country Horsemen celebrating 50 years of service at the Majestic Arena in Kalispell April 14-16. Raffle tickets can be bought during our meeting on April 4. For more information go to: https://bchmt.org/wp/flathead/50-years-of-service/ 

MISSION VALLEY — The Mission Valley Choral Society Palm Sunday weekend concerts are scheduled for 1 p.m., Saturday, April 1, at the Mission in St. Ignatius and at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 2, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. A meal will be served in the church basement immediately following the Sunday concert. The 90-minute concerts are free and welcoming to all. Free-will offerings will be taken at each concert. 

For information, contact 406-261-3304 or 406-370-2076.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library’s Mother Goose program is geared toward ages 0 to 3, but all are welcome. We encourage parents to participate with their children for this early learning time. The doors will open at 9 a.m. Remember the library has moved to their temporary location: Polson United Methodist Church, 301 16th Ave. E.

RONAN — Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main St. SW, is offering a free workshop titled, “Food Formulation,” on Wednesday, April 5, from 9 a.m.- noon and afternoon sessions from 12:30-4:30 p.m. The afternoon sessions consist of one-on-one confidential meetings. Register for in-person or virtual attendance by going to missionwestcdp.org. Product development food scientists from Oregon State University’s Food Innovation Center will provide this workshop concerning a diverse range of food product categories including sauces, beverages, bars, baked products, and more.

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. on Wednesdays, from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email him at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.