Community notes, April 29
Friday,
April 30
Growing up wild
The US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks invite you to spend the day at the National Bison Range discovering ways to get kids outside using the new Growing Up WILD curriculum. The workshop will be held on Friday, April 30, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bison Range. All educators and care providers working with children ages 3-7 are encouraged to attend.
Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education program that builds on children's sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them.
Teachers are eligible to receive OPI credit for attending the workshop. Registration is required and all participants must be registered by April 26 to attend. For more information, contact Pat Jamieson at the National Bison Range by writing 58355 Bison Range Road, Moiese, MT 59824, calling 406/644-2211 ext. 207, or e-mail pat_jamieson@fws.gov.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principle Federal agency responsible for conserving, protecting and enhancing fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. For more information, visit the Service home page at www.fws.gov.
Yard sale
The American Legion Auxilary Post 106 of St. Ignatius will be having a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 30, May 1 and 2, 2010. Furniture, small appliances, collectables, clothing and numerous items at 108 St. Marys Lake Rd., St Ignatius.
Saturday, May 1
Winery celebration
Mission Mountain Winery opens for their 26th season on Saturday May 1st 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the annual event Red Wine and Chocolate. This is a chance for visitors to learn about the food and wine pairings of various chocolate delights and their corresponding red wines. This free event is a part of the winery's continuing program to educate the community about the pleasurable synergies created by the pairing of food and wine. Come try out the chocolate fountain and the numerous chocolate treats with our most recent international gold medal winning red wines, 2007 Merlot Reserve and 2005 Malbec.
Inspired Wisdom
Intensive
Transform old habits and patterns. Cultivate a healthier lifestyle. Learn to trust your inner voice. The Inspired Wisdom Intensive is a week long program designed for inspiring deep transformation and change.
Session begins with a 3-hour orientation on Saturday evening, followed by six full days of class, 9 a.m. -6 p.m., Sunday - Friday
You'll learn 12 simple tools that can help you tap into your intuition and expand your thinking in empowering, positive ways. Led by a team of expert faculty, the Center for Inspired Wisdom's educators will motivate, engage, and inspire as you journey to the wisdom of your own authentic/true self.
Kids' fishing day
Kicking off the season is the Ninepipes Kids' Fishing Day at the Ninepipes Pond south of Ronan. The event is co-sponsored by Polson Outdoors, Inc and Ronan Sports and Western. The fishing day is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 1.
The fishing day is open to anglers ages 12 and younger with prizes for the largest and smallest fish in three age groups. There will be some loaner fishing outfits and bait available. The pond is located south of Ronan across from the Ninepipes Museum and Resort. The area also has a handicapped accessible trail for bird watching on Ninepipes Refuge.
Sunday,
May 2
Sacred Heart Parish
Annual Bazaar
From noon to 3:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Parish in Arlee there will be a bazaar with plenty of refreshments such as Indian Tacos, pies, beverages hot dogs, etc. Lots of fun and events include a raffle featuring handmade quilts, cash prizes, 50 pounds of beef and more. Door prizes, white elephant, crafts. kids games, cake walk and more. Please come and help us make this a success. It is the only fundraiser Sacred Heart Parish holds.
Monday,
May 3
Polson creative
showcase
The Polson Middle School Creative Showcase will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on May 3 in and around the Middle School Gym. Students from grade five through eight will be displaying some of their best work from the school year: science projects and maps in three dimensions, poetry and stories, embroidery, demonstrations in robotics and electricity, visual and performing arts.
We in Polson are blessed with teachers who challenge our kids to excel. Come let them show you what hard work and creativity can accomplish.
Tuesday,
May 4
Mission mountain quilt guild
The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will meet at 6 p.m. on May 4 at the Alliance Church in Ronan. May is the Brown Bag Auction. Bring a sealed brown paper bag with a cute saying on the outside and a quilting related UFO or book or fabric item inside for our annual auction. It's a potluck, so come eat, and have fun. There are some mighty fine things that show up in those brown paper bags!
Take special care with the May BOM, it's easy to get the fabrics in the wrong spot. Also, please don't forget to be making things for the country store at our quilt show. Everyone is welcome. Call Marina 644-3188 or Kay 745-4575 with questions.
Wednesday, May 5
Community dance
Bring five friends to celebrate Latin Night on Cinco de Mayo. Tunes will be played by Heart to Heart with extra songs from South of the Border. Ole! Dancing is from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. with refreshments served at the Elks club.
Mariners community appreciation game
The Mission Valley Mariners will be holding their annual Community Appreciation Days with their home openers. This year at the Community Appreciation Days some of the first Mariner fans will be getting a gift. Admission to these events is free with a food donation. The next one will be at 6 p.m. on May 5. The B team will be playing the Glacier Twins A team for one nine-inning game.
If you have any questions, please contact Laurie Rathe at 406-250-5753.
Sack lunch seminars
From noon to 1 p.m. on May 5 at the Polson Library community room, John Espy, Ph.D. and Treasa Glinnwater, MSW are offering Wednesday, lunch time seminars on topics related to mental health. The topic "Asynchronous Brain Development - What Happens Inside The Brain Of The Gifted Child" will begin the series.
Friday,
May 7
Saint Andrew's Spring Rummage Sale
From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 7 and 9 a.m. to noon on May 8, St. Andrews at 110 6th Ave. E., in Polson will be having a rummage sale.
Varied quality items, including books, electronics, house wares, jewelry, exercise equipment, children's toys, furniture, etc., but no clothing.
Rummage sale items will be located inside and in the backyard.
Tribal Youth Gathering
The St. Ignatius Community Center will be holding a Tribal Youth Gathering on May 7 and 8, 2010.
Applications Contact: Monique McDonald, Refocusing our Youth Program, 406-675-2700, ext. 1149.
Saturday, May 8
Bird day
International Migratory Bird Day at the National Bison Range.
The National Bison Range will celebrate International Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 8, 2010. In celebration, there will be a number of family-oriented activities available.
The big event of the day is the opening of Red Sleep Mountain Drive for the summer season, weather and road conditions permitting, of course. This is a 19-mile, one-way gravel road which climbs 2,000 feet to the high point of the range and descends along steep, 10 percent graded hills. Because it travels through a variety of habitats, including grassland and forest, the scenic drive is a great place to see a broad spectrum of birds, as well as abundant wildlife and wildflowers. As an extra bonus, expect to catch a glimpse of baby bison among the herds.
We are especially pleased to announce that Robert Petty, artist of the 2010 Bird Day Poster, will be on hand to autograph his work. Bob makes his home in the Bitterroot Valley and works for the National Audubon Society. Donald M. Jones, wildlife photographer from Troy, will also be available through lunch to autograph his spectacular photo books.
Afternoon demonstrations will help you discover how to attract birds to your backyard - bird feeding, habitat, nest boxes. And find out how to attract native pollinators - including native bees and butterflies - to complete your backyard environment. Additional activities for the day include special bird video showings, trivia contests, coloring pages, and free posters.
Visitors can attend a number of activities. Sign up for Beginning Birding, an easy walk along Mission Creek to see which birds have returned for the spring. Wildlife photographer and author Donald M. Jones will lead a wildlife photography program in the afternoon. Bring your camera and your questions. Other walks may be added at a later date and all of these trips have limited space so preregistration is required. Call the National Bison Range at (406) 644-2211, ext. 207 for more information and to register.
The Refuge and its scenic drives will open at 6:30 a.m. Visitors coming in the evening will need to start Red Sleep Mountain Drive by 6 p.m. to complete the trip before the Refuge closes at dark.
Mariners baseball camp
The Mission Valley Mariners American Legion baseball teams are holding their annual player baseball camp and coaches clinic on Saturday, May 8 at American Legion Field at O'Malley Park. Come out for a day of baseball instruction and meet the players. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. The camp will start at 8:30 and end at noon. All participants will receive instructions in baseball fundamentals, A T-shirt, lunch and admission into the Mariners game that starts at 1:00 p.m. against the Kootenai Valley Rangers. The camp is open to all coaches and kids age 7 to 18. Scholarships available - please do not let cost keep you from attending. Team discounts available for eight or more players from the same team. Pick up your registration sheet at Century 21 on the corner of Highway 93 and 35. If you have questions please contact Laurie Rathe at 250-5753 or Jami Hanson at 249-4430.
Annual spring clean-up
At 9 a.m. on May 8, Ronan will have its Annual Spring Clean-up Day at City Park to pick up garbage bags, gloves and a map of the area to clean. There will be two construction size box dumpsters donated by Allied Waste available to drop off approved trash items and full trash bags. One dumpster will be located at the City Park near the Fire Hall and the other will be located by the City Park restrooms. There will also be someone on hand at the dumpsters to provide recycling information and a roving trash pick-up service.
The Chamber will provide the dumpsters, trash bags, rubber gloves, coffee and donuts. For information or assistance with trash items please call Chuck Lewis at 270-5735.
Monday,
May 10
Conference on Aging
The 2010 Montana Governor's Conference on Aging will be at the KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson May 10 and 11. This event is sponsored by the Area VI Agency on Aging, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and the Governors' Advisory Council on Aging.
Information and registration is available at http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/services/aging/conference/index.shtml or call Brian at 1-800-332-2272.
State candidate forum
Citizens Acting for Liberty invites all Lake County voters to a state candidate election forum on Tuesday, May 10 at the Community Center, 300 3rd Ave. NW in Ronan. A potluck dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. followed by a candidate forum at 6:45 p.m. featuring state delegate candidates. Short informative videos will also be shown.
In addition to candidate education, before and after the event, you will have an opportunity to visit focus groups that will be holding separate smaller meetings each month on issues such as Property Rights, Tenth Amendment, Respect for Life, Voter Issues, Constitutional Studies, Second Amendment Rights and Preparedness. The mission of Citizens Acting for Liberty is to empower citizens by providing them with the information and tools necessary to understand, actively participate in and take ownership of their responsibilities as a citizen of Lake County and the State of Montana.
For more information please visit www.citizensactingforliberty.com or email carver711@gmail.com.
Tuesday,
May 11
LCPHD closed
The Lake County Public Health Department will be closed to patient services on May 11. The Tuesday afternoon walk-in clinic will not be available on that day.
Wednesday, May 12
Polson High School Driver Education
Sign-Up
Sign up for Polson High School's 2010 Summer Driver Education class will take place on May 12, 13 and 14, during school hours. This driver education session will begin on May 25, and end July 8, 2010. Criteria to get into the class is: first, in-district students; second, year in school; and third, age. All interested high school students should sign up in the high school guidance office while existing 8th grade students will have a separate sign-up on May 17 only if there are openings. If you need more information, contact Harold Lair at 249-7258 and leave a message. Class size will be limited and those who are in the class must have a parent attend an informational meeting before the start of the first class session. Only students who can attend all classes should sign up as there is a strict attendance policy. Students involved in after-school activities, summer camps, etc., either should wait for the next class or check with the advisor.
Thursday, May 13
Masumola Club
meeting
The Masumola Club meeting will be held Thursday, May 13, at the Clubhouse. The social gathering begins at 5:45 p.m., potluck at 6:30 p.m. and program at 7 p.m. The program will feature a presentation about a recent trip to China.
The clubhouse is located on Masumola Road. Turn onto Rocky Point off of US Highway 93 and after the three-mile marker turn right onto Masumola Road. Anyone in the community of Polson and the surrounding area is invited to attend this meeting as a guest or to join the club and enjoy friendship, meetings and interesting programs. The only requirement for new guests is to bring your own utensils and a dish to pass if you wish. For membership information contact Irene Marchello at 406-883-6184.
Ongoing
Polson Booster Bricks
Polson Booster Club personalized bricks make great graduation gifts or personal recognition or reward for outstanding performance in a Polson School activity, or a memorial. If you would like to memorialize someone in a very special way, look for our brick application forms at any of the Polson banks, the Polson Library, or the Polson High School. There are two sizes of bricks to choose from. All ordering information is on the application form. Proceeds go to the Polson Booster Club. Engraved bricks line the walkways of the Polson High School Athletic Complex.
Making Fitness Fun
Starting June 7, there will be a free youth program at Joe McDonald Fitness gym and will last until August 27. There is a possibility of free breakfast, from 9 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. and lunch, from 11 a.m. to noon. Supervision will be provided at Joe McDonald Fitness gym for youth 7 and older for various activities. Stop in anytime, all summer long. Transportation will be provided to Ronan Boys and Girls Club at noon. Making Fitness Fun is designed to incorporate young kids in summer activities that are fun but used to improve their fitness levels. Its designed to keep kids busy and active during the summer.
Contact Mike Tryon at Salish Kootenai College Fitness Center for More Information at 275-4800 ext. 4981.
Veterans affairs
division
On the second Thursday of every month, Andrea Montee, Service Officer for the Montana Veterans Affairs Division in Missoula, will be available to veterans and their dependents that have questions or need to file a claim with the Dept. of Veterans' Affairs. She will be in Polson from 10 a.m. to noon at the Polson senior citizens center and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Ronan at the Ronan senior citizens center. For more information, call 460-542-2501.
2010 Census
The U.S. Census Bureau reminds all residents of the Flathead Reservation that door-to-door-to-door enumeration will continue throughout the reservation through mid-May. Residents who find that others in their neighborhood have been counted but they have not should immediately call a special hotline at the Missoula Local Census office, 406-214-3171. Residents whose neighbors have not yet been visited should wait until May 1 to call that hotline. A census worker should have visited every housing unit on the reservation by May 10.
The number is normally available from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekends. In the event 406-214-3171 is not answered, the bureau asks that callers leave a message and their call will be returned as soon as possible.