CHARLO - The spring 2025 Mission Valley Conservation Series will take place on Wednesday, April 23, at 6 p.m. at the Ninepipes Lodge. “SKQ Dam: EKI’s Stewardship of Flathead Lake & the Lower Flathead River” is the topic for the evening. This is a free educational event open to the public. For more information email: LakeCD@macdnet.org for more information. 

RONAN - On Wednesday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. “Music in the Missions” will take place with performances by Polson and Ronan High Schools and Middle Schools at the Ronan Performing Arts Center in the Ronan Middle School, 35885 Round Butte Rd. W. 

Admission by cash donation or a can of food per person for local food banks appreciated. This event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club.

POLSON - The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the Lake County Library in Polson. All interested persons are invited to attend. The board is composed of tribal and state appointees and a representative of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The board is advisory to the state and tribes and is responsible for the development of cooperative management plans, which include fishing and bird hunting regulations. For more information on the board, visit the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website at: fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/flatheadreservation-fishandwildlifeboard.

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, including meditation instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.  Go to www.missionmountainzen.org for more information.

POLSON - On Thursday, April 24, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Tribal Health will present, “Reason to Live! Wellness Summit” at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Summit topics include mental health, suicide, happiness, using cultural values in today’s world and reservation history. Phone 406-745-3525 X 5065 for more information. CEUs available from SKC. Vaughn Eagle Bear will provide entertainment at 7 p.m. entitled “The Healing Benefits of Humor & Laughter.”

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

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 this week is gardening flowers.

POLSON - The 33rd Annual Cowboy Ball Fundraising Banquet & Auction will take place on Friday, April 25, Under the Big Tent at the Polson Fairgrounds. No host cocktails and silent auction begin at 5:30 p.m. and prime rib dinner is at 6:30 p.m. 

The live auction begins at 7:30 p.m. and dancing to follow. 

For donations call 406-883-1100. Tickets can be purchased at: 219 Main, Wild Horse Framing, Muley Blues in Ronan, PFI Board members, Mountain Meadows Resort at Lake Mary Ronan. 

Tickets are $85 each. Proceeds benefit Fairgrounds improvement.

POLSON - Mother Goose is held on Fridays at 10 a.m. at the North Lake County Public Library. Join them in this interactive program for 0-24 month old children. Enjoy rhyming books, finger plays, nursery gymes and songs along with interactive activities for caregivers and their little ones.

POLSON - The next Lake County Pachyderm meeting will be held on Friday, April 25, at the Polson Rural Fire Station located at 25 Regatta Road. The meeting will begin at noon. Our guest speaker for this meeting will be Polson citizen Larry Ashcraft who is a member of the Polson City Audit Committee. Larry will inform us about the scope of the City of Polson audit, the people on the audit committee and what they have found so far as well as next steps. Larry will be available to answer your questions too.

ST. IGNATIUS -  Fort Connah, 71450 U.S. Highway 93, will hold Black Powder Range Days from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. This is free for members of the Fort Connah Restoration Society. For more information call Mark at 406-381-3872 or Bob at 406-210-9824.

ARLEE -  Fifth-12th grade youth are welcome to join a series of Saturday workshops from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Arlee Community Center to learn from local professionals artists. A light lunch will be served. All participants must register at each site. Middle school students must be signed in by an adult. Call 406-675-2700 ext. 1073, if you have questions.

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 this week is gardening flowers.

POLSON - On Wednesday, April 30, from 4-5 p.m.: “What Lives in Our Lake?” join the North Lake County Public Library for an interactive kid’s program presented by a Flathead Lake Biological Station educator and discover the amazing plants and creatures that live in our lake. This program is geared toward 1st-5th grade students, but everyone is welcome.  

POLSON - On Wednesday, April 30, from 2:30-3:30 p.m.: “Queen Elizabeth I Time Travels to Montana” at the North Lake County Public Library. Artist Leslie Van Stavern Millar III dresses in period costume and brings a selection of her three-dimensional sci-fi alternative history art works and the Montana Peepshow Story Boxes that depict time travel episodes of Queen Elizabeth I. She will tell stories of Montana history from the perspective of the time-travelling Queen. 

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.

ST. IGNATIUS - The St. Ignatius Rural Fire District will hold its regular board meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 30, at 6 p.m. in the St. Ignatius Firehall meeting room. For further information contact Chairman Tim Callahan at 406-745-4116.

ZOOM - Strengthen your digital presence with this two-part series focused on foundational marketing strategies and current online tools. Session 1, “Digital Marketing Foundations & Local SEO,” takes place on Thursday, May 1, and session 2, “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 - The Polson Library invites 2-3 year olds to ready active stories, dance and sing on Thursdays at 10 a.m.

POLSON - The Polson library’s Homeschool Café will wrap up the 2024/25 school year on May 2, from 1-2 p.m. This is a get together for adults considering or currently homeschooling.

POLSON - Mother Goose is held on Fridays at 10 a.m. at the North Lake County Public Library. Join them in this interactive program for 0-24 month old children. 

Enjoy rhyming books, finger plays, nursery gymes and songs along with interactive activities for caregivers and their little ones.

POLSON - Description: Polson City Hall Business Pulse and Job Fair takes place at Polson City Hall, Police and Fire Stations, library. Explore opportunities in law enforcement, firefighting, and more. Enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities featuring local officials at noon.

Fellowship Fitness will hold a FunRun on May 3 starting at 9 a.m. See the link for the route and registration. Also, visit our Facebook page for more details and to see our community. Our mission is to foster a healthier community by providing free fitness classes that promote wellness and empowerment for all. We believe in making fitness accessible to everyone, inspiring individuals to lead healthier, more active lives. Fellowship Fitness operates entirely on donations, and while we do have overhead costs, neither our board members nor instructors receive payment for their time. I founded this organization with a clear mission: to eliminate the two biggest obstacles preventing people from achieving their health and wellness goals—cost and intimidation. Almost three years in, we've been voted Best Place to Workout in Polson two years in a row and thriving with over 200 members. We're excited to announce our first Fun Run, which we hope will become an annual tradition. This year, our fundraising goal is $25,000 to cover our remaining 2025 operational expenses. Any additional funds raised will go toward securing a dedicated space, as we currently share facilities with another organization. Go to:https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Polson/FellowshipFitness for more information.

ARLEE -  Fifth to 12th grade youth are welcome to join a series of Saturday workshops from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Kicking Horse Gym to learn from local professionals artists. A light lunch will be served. All participants must register at each site. Middle school students must be signed in by an adult. Call 406-675-2700 ext. 1073, if you have questions.

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. This week’s theme is bugs and insects.

RONAN - Step back in time to the 1920s and experience Monte Carlo Night with casino-style games at Ronan Community Center from 5-11 p.m. on Saturday, May 3. Purchase tickets at: www.area6aging.org or by calling 406-883-7284. This event benefits seniors, veterans and individuals with disabilities.