Community notes: Polson kicks off farmers market season
Polson kicks off farmers market season
The 2022 Lake County farmers market season begins Friday, May 6, with the first Polson Farmers Market gathering of the year on Third Avenue West in front of The Cove Deli. Polson’s market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Friday through October. The Ronan Farmers Market kicks off its season May 19. The market is open from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 13 at the Ronan Visitor’s Center on Highway 93. The Mission Falls Market in St. Ignatius begins May 20. It runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays through September.
Take a walk through the wildflowers
Join a ranger for a guided hike to view the wildflowers present at Flathead State Park units. Discussion will cover identification basics and how to best care for nature’s beauties and spend plenty of time admiring their loveliness. The hikes are open to people of all ages and interest levels. There will be a walk Saturday, May 7 at the Finley Point Unit, and another Saturday, May 14 at the Big Arm Unit. Both hikes begin at 9 a.m. Bring sturdy hiking shoes and adequate clothing for the weather. Attendance costs $4, and reservations are required. Call the ranger station at 406-837-3041 ext. 0 to reserve a spot.
Dems to gather at Glacier Brewery
The Lake County Democrats are hosting a “Seis de Mayo” party at the Glacier Brewery in Polson. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 6. Please bring an appetizer to share.
Family fun at Ronan fairgrounds
A Family Fun Day-Spring Fling is coming to the Lake County Fairgrounds on Friday, May 13. Free and open to all, the afternoon activities offer a time to play with family and friends. Stations and special themed locations will be available for participants. From 2 to 3:30 p.m the focus will be on children ages 0-5 and their families. At 3:30 p.m. an additional set of activities will be up for youth of all ages and their families. Dinner will be served starting at 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 240-0640 or 531-1342.
KOA Fun Run on the horizon
The Polson/Flathead Lake KOA 5K and 1-mile Fun Run will begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 14 at 200 Irvine Flats Road. The course is gravel and trails in a 1-mile repeating loop through KOA and open area. Entry costs $25 for adults or $10 for kids and includes a raffle ticket. Raffle prizes include a free night of camping at KOA, mini golf and pool passes, and store items. There will be a party with snacks and refreshments after the race, and the Super Gyro food truck will be on site. To register, contact Larry at 406-540-3312 or polson@KOA.com.
Mission West seeking co-working input
Mission West Community Development Partners is conducting a pair of surveys to better understand the needs of small businesses and workers in the region. The surveys are part of a feasibility study being completed through a grant from the USDA-Rural Business Development Grant Program to determine whether establishing a co-working space and co-working program is feasible. No registration is required, and all surveys are anonymous. Answering the survey should take you 10-15 minutes. Visit missionwestcdp.org for more information.