POLSON - Polson Library’s kindergarten readiness program for 3-5 year olds includes stories, songs and crafts and takes place every Thursday and Saturday at 2 p.m. The theme for this week is “Mothers Day.”

POLSON - Break out your Corona! It’s a Cinco de Mayo Mexican themed dinner at the Masumola Club. Hosts will bring fixings for tacos, enchilada casserole, a corn casserole and chips and salsa. Tom Bansak from the Flathead Lake Bio Station will give a presentation. Join your hosts on May 8 at 5:45 p.m. for social hour, meal, and meeting at the Masumola Clubhouse. Suggested Food Distribution: A – H salad or veggie; I  – O hot dish; P - Z dessert. Please RSVP to: colleenkbone@gmail.com

ZOOM - Session 2 of the Digital Marketing series, “Social Media & Smart Marketing Strategies,” takes place on Thursday, May 8 via ZOOM. Brought to you by the Business Development Center at Mission West Community Development Partners, workshops are held virtually via Zoom starting at 11 a.m. Participants also have the option to join us in person at the Mission West offices in Ronan, where we’ll host live viewings of each session. All workshops are free to attend, but registration is required. Go to: http://www.missionwestcdp.org/workshops-and-events/ to register or call 406-676-5901 for more information.

POLSON - From 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, at the Red Lion Inn, a blood drive will be held by the American Red Cross in honor of Lucille Richwine. To schedule an appointment call 406-883-2620.

POLSON - The Polson Library invites 2-3 year olds to ready active stories, dance and sing on Thursdays at 10 a.m.

POLSON - The North Lake County Public Library will host Patrick Mangan, agriculture extension educator, on Thursday, May 8, at 4 p.m. for “The Climate Behind Gardening: What to Plant When.” Learn what and when to plant and the species of plants to avoid planting. This presentation will take place in the library’s community room.

POLSON - The North Lake County Public Library will host Patrick Mangan, agriculture extension educator, on Thursday, May 8, at 4 p.m. for “The Climate Behind Gardening: What to Plant When.” Learn what and when to plant and the species of plants to avoid planting. This presentation will take place in the library’s community room.

POLSON -  Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts a non-juried open art show celebrating the charm of aquatic life will include paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and crafts from Monday, May 5. until Friday, June 20. A reception will take place on Friday, May 9, from 5-7 p.m. at the Gallery. 

POLSON - Game Club invites you to laugh and play with friends on the second Friday of each month at the Polson Library. Doors open at 4 p.m. and all middle and high school students are invited. We play until 5:30 p.m.

POLSON - The next Pachyderm meeting is on Friday, May 9, at noon at the Polson Rural Fire Station, 25 Regatta Road, which is on the north side of the Polson bridge. Our guest speaker for this meeting will be Montana State Auditor, James Brown. James will provide updates about our state and be available to answer questions.

Pat Binger's Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, May 10, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Polson Boys & Girls Club.

POLSON -  At 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, an adult book club sponsored by the Polson Library will meet in the library’s community room to discuss the novel “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” written by Shelby Van Pelt.

ST. IGNATIUS -   Fort Connah, 71450 U.S. Highway 93, will hold Black Powder Range Days from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 10. This is free for members of the Fort Connah Restoration Society. For  information call 406-381-3872 or 406-210-9824.

PABLO -   Attend the third annual MMIP Awareness Community Event on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Health Center. Free registration and vendors are welcome. Register from 9-10 a.m. for the 5K Walk/Run event scheduled for noon. There will be testimonials, presenters, a meal, and a self-defense class taught. For more information email: erin.rumelhart@providence.org.

ST. IGNATIUS -  Mark your calendars for Mission Valley Choral Society’s “Music In Our Hearts” spring concert held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, at the St. Ignatius Mission. Longfellow’s quote “Music is the universal language of mankind” is exemplified in the 11 songs selected including a traditional Newfoundland folk song, two songs based on famous poems, an iconic song from the musical “Wicked,” several popular rock songs, spirituals and hymns. Concerts are free and open to all. Information is available on the MVCS web site: missionvalleychoralsociety.org or Facebook page. Direct contact can be made by calling 406-261-3304 or 406-260-6103.

POLSON - MV Choral Society’s “Music In Our Hearts” spring concert TOto be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, at 4 p.m. in Polson at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The free-will offering will benefit Helping Hands of Mission Valley.

POLSON -  The Polson Library’s community room will be the site for the “Flight and Flourish” adult coloring program on Tuesday, May 13. Supplies provided, or bring yours. 

POLSON - The Polson Pixel & Page homeschool teen hangout for ages 12-15 will hold their end of the school year event on Tuesday, May 13, from 1-2 p.m.

YELLOW BAY- Become a water monitor volunteer by attending training at Flathead Lake Biological Station. The training is intended for watershed coordinators, conservation districts, and others who develop, implement, and manage water monitoring programs throughout Montana. Contact: abbie.ebert@mt.gov

RONAN - Smoke Elser, Cowboy Hall of Fame personality, will tell stories at the Ronan Cooperative Brewery on Wednesday, May 14, from 5-7 p.m.

ZOOM - Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. for an online or in person meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku Jerry Smyers via Zoom. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.  

POLSON - The Polson Library will hold a Book Donation Day on Thursday, May 15. Go to: northlakecountylibrary.org and choose Materials Donation Policy for specific details.

POLSON - “Ladies Night Out” will take place in downtown Polson between 5 and 8 p.m. Pick up your $5 Savings Pass for Ladies Night at all participating businesses to get $5 off your purchase of $25 or more. 

POLSON - The Flathead Lake Museum, 708 Main St., is open May 15-Sept. 16, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Sundays 1-4 p.m. They focus on homesteading on the Flathead Indian Reservation have the true Flathead Lake Monster.

ZOOM - “Financial Projections & Smart Money Management,” a three part series that takes place on May 15, 22 & 29. Call 406-676-5901. 

POLSON - Attend an information meeting at the Masumola Clubhouse on May 15, at 3 p.m. on the casino, traffic impacts and what we can do about improving our safety. Wally Congdon will speak. Jan Smith-Kasson said her goal is to stop construction until the traffic issue is resolved.

POLSON - The Polson Library’s Toddler Time on Thursday, May 15, at 10 a.m. is cancelled for this week, as well as the 2 p.m. Storytime due to the book donation event.

RONAN - The Repertory Dance Theatre, an institution of modern dance, will perform at the Ronan Performing Arts Center, 35885 Round Butte Road W, on Friday, May 16, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $13 in advance (Polson at First Interstate Bank and Ronan at True Value), and $15 at the door. Youth 18 and under are free.

 POLSON - The Polson Library’s Mother Goose program at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 16, is cancelled due to the book sale.

POLSON - Polson Library’s Friends of the Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 

CHARLO - Mission Valley United Methodist Church, located at the top of Post Creek Hill,  is having their annual yard sale on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

POLSON - The Mission Valley Super Oval will hold a late model 50 lap, no points race with hobby stock, legend, mod 4s and hornets. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. Qualifying happens at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. For more information go to: MissionValleySuperOval.com.

POLSON - On Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., you are invited to share extra plant cuttings, and excess plant seedlings with community members. Please bring healthy plants to exchange. There is no obligation to trade, and you can contribute or take plants without an exact trade. The library has a seed catalog and a small display of seed varieties. 

POLSON - You may bring up to 300 pounds of allowable electronics free to Lake County Transfer Station from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 17. A discount for additional recycling is allowed for .10/pound.(No CRT screens or televisions other than flatscreens).

RONAN - The Ronan Performing Arts Center is the site for the Saturday, May 17, 7 p.m. performance by the Repertory Dance Theatre. 

RONAN - St. Charro Floral and Event Rental, 301 Main Street SW, will celebrate 50 years in business on Saturday, May 17, with vendors and food trucks, a display only car show, a micro-reality NASCAR track and more. For question and vendor information call 406-676-0588.

CHARLO - The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana invites you to join in a special fundraising event with food, drink, music, historical entertainment, a raffle and an auction on Sunday, May 18, from 2-5 p.m. Tickets are $55 with limited seating. Call 406-644-3435 or stop by the museum to purchase tickets.

POLSON - The Polson Library will hold phone and computer basics classes on the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the library’s community room.

POLSON - The Polson Library’s Page Turners, a middle grade book club, meets on Wednesday, May 21, from 4-5 p.m. to discuss “Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library” by Chris Grabenstein. Sign up in the library to receive your copy or call 406-883-8225.

ZOOM - Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m., for an online or in person meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku Jerry Smyers.  For more information and a Zoom link to the class call 847-721-0665 or email: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com. Go to: www.missionmountainzen.org for more information.