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 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.

POLSON — The Northwest Accordion Association’s regular jams will be held from 2-5:30 p.m. on April 7, May 5 and June 2, at the Elks in Polson.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library in Polson is offering its traditional “Food for Fines” during National Library Week, April 15-20.

Patrons with overdue items or fines on their cards are encouraged to bring one item of canned or packaged food to the circulation desk for each book/CD/DVD, etc. that is late. Fines will be waived. Forgiveness of fines does not include lost or damaged items.

All food contributions will be donated to the Polson Loaves and Fish Food Pantry.

North Lake County Public Library is located at 2 First Ave., E. Please call (406) 883-8225 or go to: northlakecountylibrary.org for further information.

ARLEE — The Arlee Alliance Church will host a community chili feed on Saturday, April 20, from 12-3 p.m. There will be two award winning chili recipes to try along with cornbread muffins. The chili feed is open to everyone and there will be a free will offering accepted to help support ongoing projects in the church and community. There will also be various cookies and sweet treats available for purchase. Please come join us and eat some great tasting chili at the same time. For more information please call the church at (406) 726-3478.

RONAN — The children of George and Sharon Guenzler invite you to celebrate their parents’ 50th anniversary. Come share cake and memories with them on April 20, from 1-4 p.m. at the Round Butte Clubhouse.

POLSON — Congregations and friends of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church and Zion Lutheran will join in one service at 9:30 a.m. in Polson (across from the high school) on April 21. Rev. Kyle Whaley serves both churches and shares his time between St. Ignatius and Polson. Following the worship service, a fellowship brunch has been planned.

POLSON — The Kuilix chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, at Kathleen Normandeau’s home in Polson. Refreshments will be served at 12:30 p.m. Her phone number is (406) 883-3826. Call her for directions. Prospective members are welcome. 

DAYTON — Dayton Elementary School announces its kindergarten roundup and child find on Tuesday, April 23. A child is eligible for kindergarten next year if they will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 10, 2013. Please bring your child’s: immunization records, birth certificate or social security card. Call Kristy Bick at (406) 849-5484 for more information. The school will be open from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

CHARLO — Charlo Schools will hold a school board candidate forum on April 25 at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Come and hear the andidates answer questions from the community. Question boxes can be found at Charlo Grocery, Coulter’s and Charlo High School office. We will accepting questions until Monday, April 22, so we can get the questions to the candidates. There are two board positions open. Candidates running are Shane Reum, Dave DeGrandpre, Marv Stripe, and Terry Rosenbaum. 

RONAN — Ronan School District 30 is conducting their annual kindergarten roundup pre-registration for Ronan-Pablo residents on Thursday, April 25, from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Ronan Middle School. Registration will be for the upcoming 2013/2014 school year.

To be eligible for kindergarten, a student must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 10, 2013. Parents are asked to bring the their child’s birth certificate and immunization record to registration. Registered children will be screened in hearing, speech, vision and school readiness skills. Registration and screening should be completed in approximately one hour, so please plan accordingly. 

For more information contact the special services office at (406) 676-3390 ext. 3450.

ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius Schools will hold its annual community showcase on Thursday, April 25. 

The evening begins with a complimentary spaghetti feed from 5-6:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room of the elementary school. A wide variety of displays, senior project presentations, activities and presentations from all curricular areas will run from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in various locations throughout the elementary, middle and high school. 

All community members are cordially invited to attend.

RONAN — The Ronan High School Drama Department is headed right into another play. On both April 26 and 27, “You Can’t Take it With You,” will be performed at the Ronan Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Ronan Flower Mill or at the ticket office the days of the plays. All tickets are general admission and seats are $5.

This comedic play was first performed in 1936 and in 1937 won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart wrote the play. The Sycamore family, at first, seems to be mad, but it is not long before you realize that if they are mad, then the rest of the world is madder. This will be a funny, wacky play set in New York City. You will get in the spirit of this bedlam and have a grand time. Come join us.

BIG ARM — The Historic School in Big Arm will host “Mrs. Woody’s Trunk full of Memories” with Jennie Pak, on Friday, April 26, at the monthly potluck. Social time starts at 5:30 p.m., the potluck is at 6 p.m. and the living history presentation is at 7 p.m. The presentation is free and open to the public. 

Jennie Pak will present this living history interpretation of Sarah Elizabeth Woody, one of Montana’s early pioneer women. 

For further information, please call (406) 849-6628.

RONAN — We are pleased to announce that the monthly community dance in Ronan at the Terrace Lake community Church will be on Friday April 26 from 6-10 p.m. Everyone that comes has a great time. The people are what make it fun and the more the merrier.  There is always plenty of good food and refreshments. Of course, The Little Big Band plays the best dance music in the country. 

If you have ever thought about coming out, now is the time. It is spring and it’s time to get out and shake off the winter cobwebs.  Unplug from the TV, iPods and such and come visit and re-connect with your neighbors. Reacquaint yourself with the art of conversation.  We need more new young people from 15 years old on up to come learn how to really dance and enjoy themselves. For more information, contact James Pettit at (406) 676-8224. Hope to see you there.

POLSON — “Taxes: Now and Near Future, current developments in income taxes and a forecast of upcoming tax changes” will be the topic of guest speaker, Walter J. Kero, at the Friday, April 26, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club.

Kero is a certified public accountant with the accounting firm of Junkermier, Clark, Campanella, Stevens, P.C. in Missoula. He is a 1973 graduate of the University of Montana with a degree in business administration and a major in accounting. His career has been devoted to corporate financial management, tax return preparation (individual, partnership and corporate), auditing and he has been responsible for all aspects of a public accounting firm. He is also active in Missoula’s community life.

Anyone interested in this very timely subject is cordially invited to attend the meeting, which begins with a social time at 11:30 a.m.  The business meeting starts at noon and adjourns at 1 p.m. The meeting is held in the Polson Rural Fire Department Hall on Regatta Road west of the bridge in Polson.

RONAN — “Show Off Your Tips” will hold a bake sale at Ronan Harvest Foods Saturday, April 27, to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Walk in Missoula on May 12. For more information, contact Erin Bennett at (406) 493-8931.

ARLEE — The family of Snuse McClure is celebrating Snuse's 90th birthday at the Arlee Brown building at 1 p.m. on April 27. Anyone who would like to celebrate this amazing man's 90 years is welcome.

RONAN — St. Paul Lutheran Church has cancelled the fundraiser cribbage tournament scheduled for April 27. 

RONAN — On Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28, the Ronan Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual pancake feed at the Ronan Community Center. A pancake breakfast hot off the griddle will be served from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. both days. The meal includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, hash browns, sausage and gravy over biscuits, waffles, coffee and orange juice.

Tickets are $5 per person or $20 per family. Additional donations are welcome. Tickets will be available at the door, or you can purchase individual or a group of tickets from any Ronan firefighter or by calling (406) 676-4235.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Parent Teacher Organization will hold a garage sale on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the commons area of St. Ignatius High School. 

Donations for this fundraiser may be dropped off Friday, April 26, from 6-8 p.m.

If you have questions, contact Alyssa at (406) 207-4436 or find us on Facebook.

PABLO —The Tribal Social Services Department and SKC Community Health and Development is hosting a family forum for all community members from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the SKC Joe McDonald Gymnasium on Saturday, April 27. The forum includes free family portraits, free lunch, free childcare, resources, gifts and educational presentations.

The theme for the forum is “Family Structures Impact Child Development” and it is to encourage community members to build relationships with each other and service providers in our community.  Community members will have a chance to receive educational presentations and learn about the resources and events in their community that benefit families.

RONAN — The Ronan VFW Post 5652 and the Ronan American Legion will host a fundraising potluck Saturday, April 27, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Ronan VFW located at 35981 Round Butte Road. The post will provide hot dogs, bratwurst and hamburgers and ask people to bring side dishes. All proceeds and donations from this fundraising event will support “Walking for the Fallen” and Chuck Lewis. Lewis is currently walking across America to help raise funds for programs that help wounded and disabled veterans. Lewis will make a stop in Ronan for the event and will talk about the experience so far.

Lewis, a Ronan resident, left Everett, Wash. March 31 and as of Monday had walked all the way to Libby, Mont. He plans to end the walk at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. in late September.

The public is invited to come and support this worthwhile cause and say hello to Lewis before he gets back on the road Sunday morning.

For more information, contact Ron Merwin at (406) 546-1741 or the VFW at (406) 676-5652. To track Chuck Lewis’ progress go to www.walkingforthefallen.com/track.

PABLO — Pablo Elementary School’s new kindergarten open house is Monday, April 29, from 6-7 p.m.

RONAN — Ronan Elementary School’s new kindergarten open house is Monday, April 29, from 6-7 p.m.

POLSON — On May 1, there will be an early celebration dance for Cinco de Mayo from 7-10 p.m. at the Elks. Ken’s Country Combo will play tunes. Requests are welcome. It’s recommended you wear bright colors to this dance and be sure to bring your friends. Treats are welcome and appreciated.

POLSON — Mark your calendars for the May 1 general meeting of the Polson Chamber of Commerce at noon at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Our speakers will be Greg Hertz and Janna Taylor. A full-meal luncheon will be served for $14. 

POLSON — Mission Valley Dance Studio’s Black Satin Revue will present “Red” at the Polson Elks Lodge. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. on Friday May 3 and Saturday May 4. Tickets are $20 and are on-sale now at The Polson Elks Lodge, The Lake Bar, or by calling Mission Valley Dance at (406) 249-0457.

POLSON — Polson’s Farmers Market will start up on Friday, May 3 and go from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The market is full, but if you have questions, please call LouAnne Hoskinson at (406) 675-0177 for more information.

POLSON — The Polson School Board of Trustees is asking for letters of interest from parties wishing to serve on the Polson School Board as a trustee for the Polson School District. Any person assuming this trustee position under the provisions of MCA 20-3-309, section (3) shall serve until the next regular school election to be held in May 2014. All letters of interest may be submitted to Pam Owen, business manager, on or before 3 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2013. The board will review all letters of interest and the position will be filled at the regular board meeting on May 13, 2013. Please call Pam at (406) 883-6355, ext. 602, if you have any questions. Letters can be delivered to Polson School District, Attn: Pam Owen, 111 Fourth Ave. E., Polson, MT 59860.  

RONAN — The Friends of the Ronan City Library are hosting their second Chair Auction fundraiser. The event will be held at the Mission Mountain Golf Course Restaurant on Friday, May 3. There will be a live auction of decorated chairs, benches and stools, as well as a silent auction. Check-in starts at 5:30 p.m. Appetizers will be served at 6 p.m. and the auction starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and can be picked up from Michelle at the Ronan City Library. Space is limited, so please purchase tickets now. It is a fun event and a great way to support your library.

POLSON — The Port Polson Players in association with the Mission Valley Friends of the Arts will present the fabled Broadway musical “Guys and Dolls” on May 3, 4, and 5 at the beautiful John Dowdall Theatre. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings with 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays. For more information, or reservations call (406) 883-9212.

POLSON — Saint Andrew’s Church, 110 6th Ave. E. is holding a spring yard sale on Friday, May 3, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m.-noon. There will be a with $2 bag sale from 1-2 p.m.

There will be electronics, books, house wares, toys, furniture, antiques, plants, jewelry, and no clothing for sale. Sale items will be located in the backyard and inside.