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
Democrats hold ‘Town Hall’ gathering
POLSON - Lake County Democrats are sponsoring a “Town Hall” gathering at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, at the Polson Library. All Lake County voters are invited. The “Town Hall” meeting will be an opportunity to thank our Democrat legislators for a job well done. Also, our legislators will share their reflections on the past legislative session. Please join us to show your support for our hard working, dedicated legislators.
Enjoy music jam at brewery
RONAN - The Ronan Cooperative Brewery, 23 Fourth Ave SW, will host a live music jam. Call 406-676-HOPS for more information.
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.
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 29
‘Storytime’ held
POLSON - The Polson Library invites 2-3 year olds to ready active stories, dance and sing on Thursdays at 10 a.m.
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.
Friday, May 30
Mother Goose at library
POLSON - The Polson Library’s program for 0-24 month old children takes place on Fridays at 2 p.m. in the community room.
Saturday, May 31
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 “Fun Outside.” This is the last week for Story Time until September.
Sunday, June 1
Support first Pirate Bay Scramble
POLSON - The first annual Pirate Bay Scramble will be held on June 1 at the Polson Bay Golf Course. Support the Polson Pirate athletes with sponsorship or team play. Call 406-250-3021 for more information.
Monday, June 2
AIS Workshop held
YELLOWBAY -The Flathead Lake Biological Station and MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks will present an AIS Early Detection and Monitoring Workshop on June 2 and 3 from 10 a.m.-4p.m. at the Flathead Lake Biological Station, 32125 BioStation Lane. This workshop is free and open to all.
Tuesday, June 3
Learn about the ‘Pollinator Initiative’
POLSON - The Polson Library is partnering with the Lake County Conservation District on a program discussing the “Pollinator Initiative and Impact of Pesticides on our Watershed” on Tuesday, June 3, at 2 p.m. at the library.
Wednesday, June 4
Hear from award winning artist
POLSON - Twice a runner-up in the World Fish Carving Championships, Mike Windauer will discuss fish carving from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, as the first of the “Let’s Talk Art” series, hosted by the Sandpiper Art Gallery.
Hear from award winning artist
POLSON - Twice a runner-up in the World Fish Carving Championships, Mike Windauer will discuss fish carving from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, as the first of the “Let’s Talk Art” series, hosted by the Sandpiper Art Gallery.
Meditation class offered
ZOOM- Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. led by Zen Teacher, Zenku Jerry Smyers. For more information and a Zoom link call 847-721-066.