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BEDTIME BOUNCE AT THE LIBRARY

The North Lake County Public Library is introducing “Bedtime Bounce” a children’s program for the off-to-bed hour, Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in the library. For more information call the North Lake County Library (406) 883-8225.

LIBRARY HOSTS “MOTHER GOOSE TIME”

North Lake County Public Library will host “Mother Goose Time,” a half-hour program on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. for infants and toddlers. For more information, call 406-883-8225.

SOUP’S ON ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE CHANGES

Soup’s On is changing days of operation to Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Soup’s On will continue to serve free community lunches, and is located at 101 7th Ave. W. in Polson.

SKYLINE CHALLENGE

The Family Fun Mile and Skyline Challenge Run/Walk to support Lake County Relay for Life is Saturday, May 20, 2017.

8:00AM registration and 9:00AM start at Providence St Joseph Medical Center 13th Ave East, Polson. Registration forms are available at the St. Joseph Medical Center front desk. For more information contact Brandy Allison at 883-8275.

ARLEE MUSIC BOOSTERS HOST COFFEE HOUSE FUNDRAISER

Want to enjoy an evening of Music, Old-Fashioned Soda Fountain drinks, & Community Interaction? The AHS Band & Choir, along with the Jr High, will be performing various songs from The 60’s, along with solos & duets. They have had an exciting year & would love to share their accomplishments with you. We will also be showcasing projects from the Art, Shop and Family Consumer Science classes. Please join us at 6:30 pm Monday, May 22nd, for our annual spring Coffee House at the Arlee High School. Free Admissions. Proceeds benefits Arlee Schools Music Dept.

AUDUBON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

“A Harlequin Romance” by John Ashley will be Mission Mountain Audubon’s educational program on Monday, 22 May at 7 p.m. in the Polson Library Meeting Room.

Join professional photographer and wildlife biologist John Ashley as he follows Montana’s mysterious harlequin ducks through their annual cycle, from coastal salt water habitats to Montana’s mountain streams and back again to the ocean. Where do “Montana’s” harlequins spend the rest of their lives when they’re not nesting here? How do breeding adults know where Montana is at? How do juvenile harlequins born in Montana know where the coast is at? How do pairs find each other when they reunite on the coast? And how did we learn what we know about this rare and secretive native duck? We’ll explore all of these questions and more through story-telling with 25 years worth of video and photos, a soggy set of waders and a dry sense of humor.

RED NOSE DAY

Polson Walgreen’s is observing Red Nose Day (May 25)! Throughout the month of May, proceeds from the sale of red noses support the Red Nose Day Fund. Red Nose Day is a charity that was started in the U.K. to help end childhood poverty, and has raised over $1 billion since its founding 30 years ago. For more information, stop in at the Polson Walreen’s at 40770 Hwy 35 or call store manager Jen Ruggless at 406-300-6042.

INTERNET SAFETY COURSE

North Lake County Public Library in Polson will host a free Internet Safety class on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. in the library meeting room. Library Specialist Heather Miles will present an overview of Internet security and how to stay safe online.

Attendees are welcome to bring their own laptops or tablets to follow along. Library laptops will also be available for attendees who don’t have a device. Anyone of any age or skill level is invited to attend. Registration is required.

North Lake County Public Library is located at #2 First Ave. E. in Polson. For more information or to sign up please stop by the circulation desk or call the library at 406-883-8225.

ADULT COLORING PROGRAM

An adult coloring program hosted by North Lake County Public Library in Polson will take place in the library meeting room on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Two 90-minute sessions are offered at 2:30 p.m. and again at 5:30 p.m.

Piano instrumental music is on tap for the afternoon session and the Mission Valley Choral Society Small Ensemble will appear for a set of vocal selections in the evening.

The library provides coloring projects of all sizes, along with supplies and refreshments. Or, you may bring your own supplies. The library is located at #2 First Avenue East. Please call 883-8225 with questions.

PACHYDERM CLUB TO MEET

Those of us living in western Montana may think our communities are far removed from the problems of sex trafficking. Grace Manchala, featured speaker at the Friday, May 26 meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club, will prove this is not the case. She has worked as an anti-trafficking activist in Montana since 2013 and was instrumental in the passage of a bill through the 2013 Montana legislature that increased the legal age a teenager is considered a victim. Since 2004, she has counseled sex traffic victims and collaborated and coordinated with pastors, lawyers, law enforcement and the families of victims in several Asian countries and the U.S. to raise awareness of the reality of this issue.

The meeting will be held at the Polson Rural Fire Department building on Regatta Road near the fairgrounds beginning at noon and adjourning at 1 p.m. Anyone interested in learning about this societal threat is welcome to attend.

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

Polson’s Memorial Day Parade will be held Monday, May 29, beginning at 6th Avenue and Main Street at noon. After the parade, a ceremony will be held at First Citizens Bank with speaker Dr. Al Olszewski, followed by a wreath ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery. All veterans and military vehicles are welcome to participate in the parade.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS

Polson Rotary Club is offering Rotary Youth Leadership Academy scholarships to attend the RYLA Camp near Livingston, Montana July 11-15.

The scholarships are available to current high school freshmen that exemplify strong leadership skills. The tuition is paid by Polson Rotary. The Rotary Club will be conducting interviews and selecting candidates by May 1.

Applications are available at Polson High School. For more information, contact Dee Dee Blaney, Polson Rotary RYLA Chair, at 883-5258 or Betsy Wade at Polson High School.

POKER PADDLE

Paddle for Clean Water in the 3rd Annual Poker Paddle on Sunday July 9.

Bring your kayak, canoe, paddleboard or other human-propelled watercraft and join us in the Narrows on Sunday, July 9! Last year’s event sold out so register now! Early bird registration is available now on the Flathead Lakers website: www.flatheadlakers.org until May 31. Registration closes June 30.

Limited to first 150 paddle craft, participants start from Kings Point and choose a short (1.6-mile), middle (3.6-mile), or extended distance (5+ miles) course stopping at island stops and collecting a playing card at each location.

Call Hilary at 406- 883-1346 or email hilary@flatheadlakers.org for more information.