Community notes: Tribal Health to host Earth Day climate event at SKC
Tribal Health to host Earth Day climate event at SKC
CSKT Tribal Health is co-sponsoring a special climate event for Earth Day, Friday, April 22.
The event, titled “Elevating Indigenous Perspectives for Regeneration and Resilience,” will run from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Salish Kootenai College’s Joe McDonald Gymnasium in Pablo. SKC also is a co-sponsor, along with the University of Montana.
Agenda topics include: the CSKT Climate Change Strategic Plan; environmental and human health; mental health and climate change; preventive health and cultural humility; air quality, wildfire smoke and filters; protecting ecosystems; and healthy and sustainable diets.
Space is limited, and registration is required. Register online at www.CSKTclimate.org. Included with the free event is a meal provided by Qene Catering.
For more information, contact Mike Durglo at michael.durglo@cskt.org, or Gwen Lankford at gwen@sapphirestrategies.com.
Earth Day hike at Big Arm
Celebrate Earth Day on a guided hike along the shores of Flathead Lake starting at 7 p.m. Friday, April 22. Learn about the different plants, trees, animals and other features found at the park. This family-friendly event is open to all ages. The hike will meet at the entrance station at the Big Arm unit. The cost is $4, and reservations are required. Call the ranger station at 406-837-3041 ext. 0 to reserve a spot.
Cowboy Ball returns to Polson Fairgrounds
After a few years on hiatus, the Cowboy Ball returns to the Polson Fairgrounds on Friday, April 22. This will be the 30th banquet and auction, which helps fund improvements at the fairgrounds. A no-host cocktail hour and silent auction begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by a prime rib dinner at 6:30 and a live action at 7:30 p.m. The live auction will be followed by live music from shō down (www.sho-down.com). Tickets cost $60 and are available in Polson at Two Nineteen Main Clothing and Home or Wild Horse Framing, or at Muley Bluz in Ronan. Call 406-883-1100 to make donations or for more information.
Polson Rotary accepting Festival for Youth applications
Polson Rotary’s Festival for Youth event is an annual endeavor to raise money to benefit youth in the Mission Valley. Over the last decade, Polson Rotary has donated more than $365,000 to local organizations for youth-oriented projects in the Mission Valley. Information and applications can be found at portal.clubrunner.ca/1867. Those with questions also may contact Brooke Duty 406-250-5827 or any Polson Rotary member. The culmination of this signature event will be the Polson Rotary Community Event on Aug. 13 at the Elk’s Lodge on Main Street Polson.
GPCF nonprofit grants available
The Greater Polson Community Foundation is accepting applications from local nonprofits for its 2022 grant funding cycle. The application deadline is Friday, April 29, 2022. Applications will be accepted from nonprofit organizations with a 501c(3) status in the Greater Polson area. The committee is looking for how well the prospective project matches the mission and values of the GPCF as well as addressing critical needs that strengthen our community. The application form and guidelines can be viewed and downloaded at www.greaterpolsoncommunityfoundation.org. Contact Jennifer at 406-883-4723 Tuesdays or Thursdays for more information.