Saturday, May 17
Buy books at library
POLSON - Polson Library’s Friends of the Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Expect bargains at UMC yard sale
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.
Ice Breaker 50 happens at the MV Super Oval
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.
Library holds plant exchange
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.
Recycle your e-waste
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).
Repertory Dance Theatre performs
RONAN - The Ronan Performing Arts Center is the site for the Saturday, May 17, 7 p.m. performance by the Repertory Dance Theatre.
St. Charro celebrates 50 years in business
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.
Sunday, May 18
All invited to Heritage Keeper Benefit
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.
Tuesday, May 20
Computer class taught
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.
Wednesday, May 21
Join Page Turners
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.
Learn to meditate
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.
Thursday, May 22
Join Toddler Time
POLSON - The Polson Library invites 2-3 year olds to enjoy active stories, dance and sing on Thursdays from 10-11 a.m.
Kindergarten readiness program ‘Storytime’ held
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.
Theme for this week is underwater and about oceans, lakes, rivers and what lives in them.
Lake County Community Needs Assessment Focus Group to meet
POLSON - If you would like to attend and share with a focus group addressing pressing community needs on Thursday, May 22, at 102 First Street E, please RSVP to 406-752-6565 or email: info-capnwmt.org
Save the date for Women 4 Wellness
PABLO - Save the date of Thursday, May 22, for the Women 4 Wellness event held at the Joe McDonald health and Fitness Center on the campus of Salish Kootenai College from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Session 2 of ‘Learn about financial projections, smart money management’ held
ZOOM -“Financial Projections & Smart Money Management,” holds session 2 on May 22, from 11 a.m. to noon via ZOOM. Gain clarity and confidence in your business finances with this three-part series tailored to entrepreneurs at all stages. All workshops are free to attend, but registration is required. Go to: http://www.missionwestcdp.org/workshops-and-events/ to register or call 406-676-5901for more information.
Support Life Savers Animal Rescue
POLSON - Glacier Brewing Co., 10th & Main, will hold bingo to support Life Savers Animal Rescue on Thursdays in May.
Friday, May 23
Farmers Market moved to Riverside Park
POLSON - The Polson Farmers Market, held every Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., will take place at Riverside Park, 49401 US-93, until further notice. See Polson Farmers Market on Facebook for more information.
Hiawatha Trail opens Memorial weekend
MONTANA - The Route of the Hiawatha - Scenic Bike Trail is a gentle 15 mile downhill pedal, featuring 10 dark train tunnels and 7 sky-high historic steel railroad trestles. Call 208-744-1301 for more information.
Mother Goose at library
POLSON - The Polson Library’s program for 0-24 month old children takes place on Fridays at 10-11 p.m. in the community room. We will sing songs and have interactive activities for caregivers and their little ones.
Pachyderms hear from legislator
POLSON - We will hold our next Pachyderm meeting on Friday, May 23, at noon at the Polson Rural Fire Station, 25 Regatta Road. Our guest speaker will be Montana State Legislator for HD12 Tracy Sharp. He will discuss his first term was like as a state legislator and some of the bills that he worked on in 2025. Come and join us to hear Tracy!
Participate in Shred Day
POLSON - Protect yourself from identity theft by taking up to two boxes of paperwork to Glacier Bank, 50510 Hwy. 93, where there will be a mobile shred truck onsite, on Friday, May 23, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. This is the 18th annual community event.
Saturday, May 24
Library closes for holiday
POLSON - The North Lake County Public Library will be closed on Saturday, May 24, for the Memorial Day weekend. (No Story Time)
Monday, May 26
St. Ignatius Rural Fire Board to meet
ST. IGNATIUS - The St. Ignatius Rural Fire District will hold their regular board meeting in the St. Ignatius Firehall meeting room on Wednesday, May 26, at 6 p.m. For further information contact Chairman Tim Callahan at 406-745-4116.
Wednesday, May 28
Irrigators to meet
RONAN - The Flathead Irrigation meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 28, at 1 p.m., at Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Mains Street SW.
Thursday, May 29
Final ‘Storytime’ held
POLSON - Polson Library’s final kindergarten readiness program for 3-5 year olds includes stories, songs and crafts takes place on Thursday, May 29 at 2 p.m. Theme for this week is “Fun Outside.” This is the last week for Story Time until September.
Final session of ‘Learn about financial projections, smart money management’ held
ZOOM - The final session of “Financial Projections & Smart Money Management,” takes place on May 29 from 11 a.m. to noon via ZOOM. All workshops are free to attend, but registration is required. Go to: http://www.missionwestcdp.org/workshops-and-events/ to register or call 406-676-5901for more information.
