Community Calendar May 22-28
<p>This tubby tabby named Max lives at the Ronan City Hall with his brother. Those who are allergic or fearful of felines should not worry: A sign on the City Hall entry doors warns that cats are on the premises.</p>
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.
WHAT: BIRD DAY FESTIVAL
WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Joe McDonald Health and Athletic Center at Salish Kootenai College
DETAILS: The Community Bird Day Festival: “Why Birds Matter: The Benefit of Birds to Humans and Nature,” All are welcome to celebrate birds in science, culture and art. Enjoy bird-themed information stations, vendors and crafts, including live birds. Various bird-themed short films will be shown in the Johnny Arlee/Victor Charlo Theater. Refreshments will be provided.
CONTACT: www.cskt.org/birdday.htm
WHAT: FREE DINNER
WHEN: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E.
DETAILS: The menu will include casseroles, salads, and desserts. All are welcome.
FRIDAY, MAY 23
WHAT: SCHOOL PLAYGROUND WALKATHON
WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Linderman Elementary School
DETAILS: Linderman Elementary’s Pirate Pledges 4 Playground Walk-a-thon. Bring the whole family to the walking path and help us raise funds for new playground equipment.
MONDAY, MAY 26
WHAT: MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES AND PARADE
WHEN: Ceremonies at 10 a.m.; Parade at Noon;
WHERE: Polson, First Citizen’s Bank and Lakeview Cemetery.
DETAILS: Parade starts at noon in downtown preceded by ceremonies at the bank and cemetery. Starting at 10 a.m. After the parade, another ceremony follows at Brockman Park and another at Mountain View Cemetery.
CONTACT: 732-742-6940
WHAT: LADIES VFW AUXILLIARY POST LUNCH
WHEN: 1 p.m.
WHERE: Polson VFW building
DETAILS: Dinner will benefit veterans and their families.
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: 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.