COMMUNITY NOTES
April 16
Thursday, April 16
LC Democrats meeting
The Lake County Democrats will meet on Thursday, April 16 at the Polson Library. We will gather at 6 p.m. for a social half hour and the meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. Please remember to bring items for the food pantry. Everyone is welcome.
Owl Institute meeting
The Ronan PTA will sponsor Author Night with Denver Hold, an owl specialist from the Owl Institute out of Charlo. The event will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 at the Performing Arts Center at Ronan Middle School. The event is free.
Friday, April 17
Hangin’ Art music
Music At The Hangin Art Gallery and Coffee House on U.S. Highway 93 in Arlee will feature Dan Dubuque, Blues, Rhythm and Soul, starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 17.
Free Dinner
Have Dinner with us on Friday, April 17 and the third Friday night of each month at our Friendship Table. Everyone in the community is welcome. Bring your friends; enjoy a hearty meal and fellowship from 5-7 p.m. in Gessaman Hall at First United Methodist Church, 301 16th Ave. E. Polson (2 blocks south and 1 block east of St. Joseph Medical Center).
MVM tryouts
The Mission Valley Mariner American Legion Baseball Association will be having tryouts for the 2009 season on April 17-19 at the O’Malley field in Polson. Contact Jamie Hanson at 249-4430 for more information.
Fups basketball tourney
The 39th annual “Charlo Fups Basketball Tournament” will be held April 17-19 in Charlo and Dixon Montana. The tournament, which is Montana’s longest running town team tournament, is held as a benefit for the students of Charlo High School and as a reunion for the players. There are divisions for Mens B, Mens C and Womens Recreation. There is no Mens A Division which is for current or former college players. There is no admission charge for spectators and there are numerous events for fans during the weekend. For further information, e-mail dougL4444@hotmail.com or call the Fups at 239-7074.
Saturday, April 18
Charlo HS car show
Car show at Charlo high school from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18. The cars will be in front of the gym. The show is sponsored by Valley Cruisers.
Sons of Norway
meeting
Nordman’s Vis (Sons of Norway) meets at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 at the Charlo Senior Citizens Hall. Hope Stockstad is the host. All Norwegians and anyone interested in Norway is invited to share a pleasant afternooon with us: a few drinks, a great Norwegian feast, and an interesting DVD on the Vikings.
Spring Luau Fundraiser - Hula for Chemo
Come join your friends at Glacier Brewery No. 6 at 10th Ave. E., from 2-8 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 in Polson for the spring luau. Enjoy live music all day, including The Faded Line at 3 p.m., The Singing Sons of Beaches at 4 p.m. and Xtra Sauce at 6 p.m. Tasty food and craft beer and sodas will be available for purchase and door prizes will be given away throughout the day. Admission is $5 at the door; proceeds go to St. Joseph Hospital’s oncology department to help with improvements to the chemotherapy clinic. Call 883-2595 for more information.
Arlee CDC meeting
The April meeting of the Arlee Community Development Corporation will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 18 at The Hangin’ Art Gallery and Coffee House on U.S. Highway 93 in Arlee. The meeting is open to the public. For more information contact Kelley at 726-5550.
Skatepark fundraiser
The 52 Skatepark and The Skate Ignatius Project will be holding a fundraising skate competition at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at the 52 Skatepark in Missoula. Owners of the 52 Skatepark, Dylan Tucker and Jamie Erickson will be hosting a competition. The admission fee is $5 and there will be great prizes and giveaways. The Skate Ignatius Project will be on hand selling concessions and T-shirts, including a new design showcasing “Saint Ignatius, the skater.” The 52 Skatepark is located off West Broadway, just west of the airport. For more information you can call Dylan or Jamie at 542-6383, or Kristie Nerby at 745-4888.
Sunday, April 19
People’s Center events
From 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, April 19 “Share The Vision, I have been to the top of the Mountain” by Pend d’Oreille Tribal member, Kenny “Warhoop” Camel. Come hear Kenny’s life stories about events in his life that have impacted his dreams and visions and his view of his spiritual life. Open and free to the public, for more information call 675-0160. Also, beading and outfit construction classes every Wednesday here at The People’s Center from 1-4 p.m. through April and May and June. Receive instruction from tribal bead workers.
Monday, April 20
DMV reduced
services
On Monday, April 20 County Motor Vehicle staff will be providing very limited services due to final preparations for deployment of the new motor vehicle MERLIN system on April 21. No title work or registration renewals will be performed due to the limited use of the new system. Motor Vehicle transactions will resume on Tuesday, April 21. Please allow for extra time to complete transactions.
Charlo Kindergarten round-up
The Charlo Elementary School is holding its Kindergarten Round-up from 8:30 a.m. to noon, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Monday, April 20. To be eligible for kindergarten next fall, a student must be five years old by Sept. 10. Parents need to bring a birth certificate and immunization records to the registration. Please call Janet Perry at 644-2206 to reserve a time slot.
Polson Ladies
Auxiliary meeting
The monthly meeting of Polson VFW 2986 and the Ladies Auxiliary will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 20 at the VFW Hall 423 Main St.
Spring Hunters Education Class
Registration for the Spring Hunter Education course will run from 6:30 -9 p.m. on Monday, April 20, in Room 118 at the Beaverhead Math and Science building on the Salish Kootenai College campus in Pablo. A parent or guardian must accompany students under 18 to registration.
Tuesday, April 21
MM Women’s Golf League
Mission Mountain Women’s Golf League will hold a spring organization meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21. For more information, contact Bobbi at 676-3660 or 676-2751.
Wednesday, April 22
Polson Rural Fire special meeting
Polson Rural Fire District will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22 in the library meeting room to review potential building loan rates and make a decision on the nine bids received for building the new fire station at the Polson Fairgrounds. For a full text of approved minutes please go to www.polsonfire.org.
Ronan blood drive
There will be a blood drive from 3-6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21 at the Sacred Heart Fellowship Hall, Ronan 35933 Round Butte Road. For appointment contact Adina 676-9228. Walk-ins welcome.
Pradhan speech
Joshua Ganesh Pradhan, director of Action International Ministries, India will be sharing his ministry and what is happening in India, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21 at Polson Foursquare Church. Ganesh is a 1986 graduate of Prairie Bible Institute.
ARK afterschool
An after-school program for kids from six to 12 years old begins at 3:30 p.m. and ends at 5 p.m. for five Wednesdays beginning April 15 and ending May 13. The ARK, after-school respite for kids, will focus on people working for peace. On Wednesday, April 22, The ARK, after-school respite for kids, will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m., due to early-out for Polson schools. The ARK meets at the United Methodist Church, 301 16th Ave. E. Call for more information 883-6161.
Bookfriends
meetings
On Wednesday, April 22, the Fourth Wednesday Bookfriends will meet at 1 p.m. at the United Methodist Church to explore “God of Animals” by Aryn Kyle. The Fourth Thursday Bookfriends will meet on Thursday, April 23 at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church to discuss “Tall Grass” by Sandra Dallas. Contact Barbara Swanson at 883-3381 for more information.
Thursday, April 23
PTSD meetings
Evening Veterans PTSD Talking Circle will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 23 at Salish Kootenai College in Late Louie Caye Memorial Building. For more information contact Roger Shourds at 871-1557, Wilbert Michel 871-8988, Tom Camel 207-7617, Roxana Colman-Herak 270-8631 or Tracie McDonald 275-4823. Please join us.
Skin screening
For more information about skin cancer; plan to attend an educational free lecture by Dr. Bill Beck at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 23. The seminar is one of a continuing series of health related lectures held monthly in the St. Joseph Hospital lobby. Also, Western Montana Medical Clinic is hosting a “Lumps and Bumps Day” on April 23-24. You can have that lump evaluated for just $5. Call Western Montana Medical Clinic at 883-5680 to schedule your Lumps and Bumps check with one of our physicians.
Polson trustee debate
The Polson Education Association will host a School Board Candidates Forum from 7-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23 at the Polson High School Library. The candidates for three trustee positions in District 23 are incumbent Brian Havlovick, incumbent Theresa Taylor, incumbent Caryl Cox, William (Bill) Harrington, and Cesar Hernandez. The forum moderator is Polson Middle School teacher Charles Bertsch. Questions submitted by Polson District employees will be asked of all candidates and were made available beforehand. Candidates will also answer audiences’ questions, as time allows.
Youth home concert
U.S. national champion fingerstyle guitarist Chris Proctor will play a show at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23 at the Ronan Performing Arts Center (located in the Ronan Middle School Complex) the event will help support Lake County Youth Homes. For more information contact Chas Cantlon at 676-2427
Ongoing
Profession women meeting
The Lake County Professional Women will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28 at the Driftwood Cafe. The guest speaker will be Francine Wood, who has the Horse Heaven Ranch and Rescue. Hostess is Wanda Robinson. Invitaiton is open to attend.
Dog park clean up
Please join Polson Boy Scouts for a clean up of Travis Dolpin Off Leash Dog Park at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 25 at the entrance to the park. The cleanup will concentrate on the new dock area. Most of the work will be hauling junk metal and glass from the riverbank to the roadway. Please bring gloves, sturdy footware, buckets for glass and trucks for hauling metal. For more information please contact Doug Crosby 883-4187
Starving Artist Show
Several artistis, including Julie Moore and Tim Piedalue will have art displayed at the First Annual Starving Artist Show from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 at Willards in Ronan.
RHS Cabaret
Ronan High School Show Choir will present Cabaret at 7:30 p.m. on May 7-9 at the Ronan High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, at the door. Early order reserve seats are available at the high school off from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by calling 676-3390, ext. 3501.
Want to Donate a bike?
Celebrate Earth Day and Bike Path Appreciation Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 25. We are looking for outgrown bikes in working condition to be donated for our event. We will come pick up or you can drop off at Tribal Fitness
Center in Ronan. For more information please contact Jennifer at 676-0211, Ronan Tribal Fitness at 676-0138 or in Polson at Family Resource Center at 249-0457.
Raptor Day
Duck in to Woods Bay for Raptor Day will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 25. The Sitting Duck is sponsoring a community Raptor Day which will include raptor biologist Byron Crow discussing raptors and the Falcon research around Big Fork. Also, Byron will be holding a clinic for kids in which they will be able to build their own bird feeders as part of the Fledgling Fun, backyard biologist program. This event is being sponsored by the Montana Raptor Institute for Research & Education and the Sitting Duck and the free and open to the public. Also, there will be live music by Jae Hatt that day at 1pm for the Woods Bay Spring Fling. Any questions, please contact Brittany or Karen at the Sitting Duck (837-3825), or Byron at 253-1514 or byron@mtraptor.org.
Polson Kindergarten Roundup
On April 28-29, the Polson School District will be holding Kindergarten Roundup for children who will be five years old by Sept. 10. The Roundup will be at Cherry Valley School, 107 8th Ave. W. Children will be screened for hearing, vision, language and motor skills. Please bring immunization record, birth certificate, and Tribal Enrollment Number, if applicable. Call 883-6333 for an appointment to register your child for kindergarten.
Pancake breakfast
The Lake County Council on Aging will host a Pancake Brunch Fundraiser at the Polson Senior Center from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 26 featuring biscuits and gravy, ham, scrambled eggs, sausage—and best of all, Aunt Patti’s famous Oatmeal Pancakes. The meal costs $7 for adults and $4 for children under 10.
MVUM festival
Mission Valley United Methodist Church will host a Mission Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 25. at the church top of Post Creek hill. Reverend Cathy Whitlach will share about her missionary experience in Argentina. A donation for the health kits will be taken.Lunch will be provided. Contact MVUMC 644-0122 for more information.
Ronan Golf for Griz
The annual Golf for Griz Tournament at the Mission Mountain Country Club in Ronan will be held on Friday, May 22.
The 18-hole tourney, will kick off the action at 11 a.m. The individual player fee will be $90 per golfer. The $90 will cover the golf, barbecue and entry for door prizes. Barbecue only tickets are available for $25 each. All proceeds from the tourney go toward UM Grizzly athlete scholarships. To sign up for the tourney or to obtain more information about it, call Mission Mountain Chapter GSA President Al Skogen at 676-4499 or e-mail him at amskogen@ronan.net. Entries may also be dropped off at the Mission Mountain Country Club or sent to Golf for Griz, 46324 Stagecoach Trail, Ronan, MT 59864.
Garage Sale
Round Butte Women’s Club will be hosting a multiple-family garage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 at the RBW Club 8 miles west of Ronan on Round Butte Road. Call Geri at 676-3054 to make a donations or more information.
Cherry blossom festival coming
The Yellow Bay Community Club will hold its sixth annual Cherry Blossom Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at the Yellow Bay clubhouse on Highway 35 (mile marker 18). Many events and free attractions will be featured. Crafts and vendor spaces are still available; contact Jackie at 982-3839. For all other information, contact Maureen at 982-3233.