COMMUNITY CALENDAR MAY 15 TO MAY 21
THURSDAY, MAY 15
WHAT: WOMEN 4 WELLNESS
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Joe McDonald Health & Fitness Center in Pablo
DETAILS: The Women 4 Wellness Health Fair hosted by the Center for Prevention and Wellness offers free health screenings for men and women of all ages. “Health Matters! Yours, Mine & Ours,” welcomes women and men of all ages.
WHAT: SMART DRIVER COURSE
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Mission Valley Senior Center in Ronan
CONTACT: (406) 676-5495 for a reservation.
MAY 15, 16
WHAT: RHS TO PRESENT ‘ROMEO AND JULIET’
WHEN: 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday
WHERE: Ronan Performing Arts Center
DETAILS: Ronan High School Drama Department presents the Shakespeare play “Romeo and Juliet.” General admission tickets will be available soon.
FRIDAY, MAY 16
WHAT: PORT POLSON PLAYERS’ “ONCE UPON A MATTRESS”
WHEN: May 16-18 and 23-25.
WHERE: John Dowdall Theatre
DETAILS: Premiering in 1959, “Once Upon a Mattress” is the show that launched the career of Carol Burnett. Songs include “Shy,” “Happily Ever After,” “Normandy,” “In a Little While” and haunting “Yesterday I Loved You.”
The show is produced by Port Polson Players in association with Mission Valley Friends of the Arts.
CONTACT: 883-9212, portpolsonplayers@centurytel.net.
WHAT: CITY’S CLEAN UP! GREEN UP!
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Polson
DETAILS: The city of Polson will do its curbside pick up of bagged leaves and pruned branches.
WHAT: SHRED DAY
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Polson Community Bank
DETAILS: Community Bank will sponsor its annual Community After-tax Shred Day. The mobile shred truck will be on location to shred personal documents for free (limit two boxes). Polson Police will accept and safely dispose of any presciptions and/or prescription bottles.
WHAT: BIG ARM ASSOCIATION POTLUCK
WHEN: 6 p.m. dinner; 7 p.m. presentation
WHERE: Big Arm Schoolhouse
DETAILS: Fire Chief John Fairchild will discuss what measures homeowners can take to prevent wildfires from destroying their homes, or at least, steps to take to minimize losses.
CONTACT: Nancy Foster, BAA secretary, at (406) 849-5064.
WHAT: SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING
WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday
WHERE: Math and Science Building #67 at SKC
DETAILS: /16/2014 - 5/17/2014
PABLO -- You must attend both days to receive a certificate of completion. Seating is limited to 30 participants.
SATURDAY, MAY 17
WHAT: CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Mile Marker 18 on Highway 35 in Yellow Bay.
DETAILS: The annual Yellow Bay Cherry Blossom Festival. This fun event features local artists, good food and great entertainment.
CONTACT: Shari at 406-982-3437.
WHAT: ELECTRONIC WASTE CLEAN UP! GREEN UP!
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lake County Transfer Station.
CONTACT: 406-849-5288 or 406-883-2248.
WHAT: AMERICAN LEGION BREAKFAST
WHEN: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
WHERE: Ronan Senior Center
DETAILS: Ronan American Legion Post 138 is celebrating Armed Forces Day on May 17 with a breakfast from 7 a.m.-11 a.m.
SUNDAY, MAY 18
WHAT: SPRING MACK DAYS AWARDS CEREMONY
WHEN: March 14 through May 18 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with May 9 through May 18 being 10 consecutive fishing days.
WHERE: Flathead Lake
DETAILS: The CSKT will sponsor the event with up to $150,000 in cash and prizes. A fish fry for participants and their families will be held May 18 at 3 p.m. at Blue Bay with the award ceremony at 4 p.m.
CONTACT: 406-883-2888 Ex 7294.
WHAT: NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER HONORS AND CELEBRATES PASTOR JON WARNEKE
WHEN: 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: New Life Christian Center
DETAILS: Come and celebrate Pastor Jon Warneke and his family. All are welcome to come and visit with the Warnekes, share memories and wish them well. Call 883-2447 for more info.
MONDAY, MAY 19
WHAT: FINAL CO-OP MOVIE NIGHT
WHEN: 5 p.m., 6 p.m. movie
WHERE: Wander In at Journey Be
DETAILS: The Montana Co-op’s Monday movie for May 12 is “Thrive - The World is Waking Up.” Movie night is free.
CONTACT: (406) 883-1330 or (406) 883-0110.
TUESDAY, MAY 20
WHAT: MIND MATTERS SERIES
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: North Lake County Public Library in Polson.
DETAILS: The library hosts a film/discussion series every Tuesday in May, which is National Mental Health Month. Film: As Good As It Gets. After the film, Julie Fleck, LCSW, Director of Sunburst Mental Health Service will lead a discussion. The event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served.
CONTACT: 406-883-8225.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
WHAT: COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT INFO
WHEN: 11:45 a.m.
WHERE: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Polson
DETAILS: A presentation explaining the grant application process, available at http://www.greaterpolsoncommunityfoundation.org/grants/. RSVP by May 9.
CONTACT: Joleen Barce, 406-250-7712, or JoleenBarce@gmail.com.
WHAT: ARLEE DEMOCRATS MEETING
WHEN: 6:30 social hour; 7 p.m. meeting
WHERE: Hangin Art Gallery
DETAILS: Democrats will discuss “get out the vote” strategies.
THURSDAY, MAY 22
WHAT: DANGEROUS DRUGS PRESENTATION
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Third floor, Tribal Health Building (conference room), 5 Fourth Ave. E. in Polson
DETAILS: Partners in Suicide Prevention and Intervention hosts. Polson Police Department Chief Wade Nash shares insight, information
and data. Lunch is catered. Open and free to the public.
TUESDAY, MAY 27
WHAT: CONSERVATION DISTRICT OPEN HOUSE
WHEN: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Polson Senior Citizens Center.
WHAT: MIND MATTERS SERIES
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: North Lake County Public Library in Polson
DETAILS: Film/Discussion on Temple Grandin, a popular movie portraying an aspect of mental illness. Following the film, Lisa Orr, MSW, LAC, Sunburst Mental Health Service will lead a discussion. The event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served.
CONTACT: 406-883-8225.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28
WHAT: MONTANA COMMON CORE STANDARDS SYMPOSIUM
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Polson High School auditorium
DETAILS: Local educators will discuss common core standards.
CONTACT: Lake County Superintendent of Schools at 883-7262.
FRIDAY, MAY 30
WHAT: UNDER THE BIG SKY EXHIBITION
WHEN: 5 P.M. TO 7 P.M.
WHAT: CANDIDATE FORUM
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Museum at Old Round Butte Grange
DETAILS: The Round Butte Grange hosts.
CONTACT: To provide a question for the candidates, email drenter@centurytel.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 31
WHAT: THANK FIRST RESPONDERS
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Polson Alliance Church, 46873 Highway 93
DETAILS: “911, Thanks” is an event to say thanks to the local first responders. Free lunch, bouncy toys, face painting, and more.
CONTACT: 883-4179, or officeofpac@gmail.com