Mission Valley Calendar

Jocko Valley Buttercup Run – 10 a.m. April 5 in Arlee; benefit for the Friends of Arlee Schools includes one-mile, 5K and 10K courses. Learn more at www.facebook.com/buttercuprun or email samanthamorigeau@cskthealth.org.

Cherry Growers’ Meeting – 9 a.m. April 5 at the Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse, 23429 MT Hwy. 35; the annual meeting presented by the Flathead Lake Cherry Growers Association is open to anyone interested in growing quality Flathead cherries. Keynote speaker is Tianna DuPont, WSU Extension Specialist. Advance registration is recommended; call 406-982-3069 or email office@bahammons.com.

Spring Community Open House – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 5 at Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana, south of Ronan; museum celebrates its spring opening with free admission, music, a chat by local historians, refreshments and door prizes. For more information, call 406-644-3435 or visit www.ninepipesmuseum.org.

Spring Fling Brunch – 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 6 at the Round Butte Clubhouse on Round Butte Road, eight miles west of Ronan; enjoy sourdough pancakes, eggs, ham and more, plus a silent auction, bake sale and 50/50 raffle.

Introduction to the Library’s Dementia Friendly Programming and Materials — 10:30 a.m. April 9 at the North Lake County Library; the library is hosting a demonstration of the new Lucynt Magic Table, and offering a “Show ‘n Tell” of new resources that support the aging journey, plus camaraderie and snacks.

Charlo-Moiese Volunteer Fire Department Dinner & Auction – 4:30-7 p.m. April 12 at the Charlo High School Gymnasium; the 31st annual fundraiser includes a tri-tip dinner, silent and live auction, and raffle drawing. For more info, call Joel Fuhrmann at 406-531-1315. 

The Bookfest Club — 11 a.m.-12 p.m. April 12 at the North Lake County Public Library; join the club for a discussion on "Anxious People" by Fredrik Backman; pastries included. Stop by the front desk or call 406-883-8225 to sign up.

Ninepipes Adult Prom — 8 p.m. April 12 at Ninepipes Lodge south of Ronan; prom theme is "On The Red Carpet" and the event promises an evening of glamour and elegance. Tickets are $25 per person; call Christy at 406-644-2588. 

AARP Smart Driver Course — 1-5 p.m. April 15 at the North Lake County Public Library in Polson; get up to speed with the latest driving strategies, auto safety features, and new state and local traffic laws. To register call 406-883-8225 or visit the library. Please note: payment will be made to the AARP instructor Pete Ridgeway and will not be managed by the library.

Great Futures Luncheon — 12 p.m April 15 at the Polson Boys and Girls Club; enjoy a free lunch and check out program exhibits during the annual gathering, designed to show the impact the club is making across the Flathead Reservation and to show what's next. 

"Barred Owl Ecology, Expansion, and Controversy" – 7 p.m. April 16 in the Polson Library meeting room; Adam Potts, a research biologist with the Owl Research Institute in Charlo, will explore the general ecology of Barred owls, with a special focus on their presence in Montana and their appeal to birdwatchers. The free program is presented by Mission Mountain Audubon.

Arts & Crafts in Polson — 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays at Summit Independent Living, 3 Ninth Ave. West, Suite 1 in Polson; join CSKT elder Tammie Miller for an afternoon of crafting, companionship and snacks. Bring a craft project or use available materials to start one. Open to people of all abilities; call 406-215-1604 for more information.

Open Mic and Jam – 7 p.m. Fridays at the Western Montana Musicians Co-op, Ronan; also on tap is a weekly Community Jam at 7 p.m. Saturdays and a drum circle from 7-9 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. The cooperative is located in the Red Poppy Building, 1 Eisenhower St. SW in Ronan. Learn more at www.mtmusic.org.

Friday Crafting Day – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays at Three Chiefs Culture Center in Pablo; bring a project and enjoy conversation and guidance (as needed). Visit ThreeChiefs.org.

Instant Pot Cooking Classes – 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, April 16-May 21, at the Arlee Community Development Corporation; learn how to use an instant pot to create heathy, budget-friendly dinners the whole family will enjoy during this free, six-week session. To sign up, call 406-883-2865.

Cheerful Heart Cancer Support Group – noon-1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Church of the Nazarene in Pablo; church pastor Matthew Connolly leads the group, which welcomes those recently diagnosed or undergoing treatment, cancer survivors, and/or family members. Learn more at www.cheerfulheart.org or email cheartinc@gmail.com.

Kiwanis – first Thursday of the month, noon at Kwataqnuk Resort, and third Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m. at Bunkers, Polson Bay Golf Course; Kiwanis is an international organization dedicated to improving the world one child, one community at a time. Meetings are open to the public.

Mission Valley Neurodegenerative Disease support group meeting – 1 p.m. April 5 at St. Luke Community Health Care Cottonwood Conference Room in Ronan; call 406-253-3484 for details.

Climate Café – 9-11 a.m. on the third Friday at the Flathead Lakers office in Polson; partake in a thoughtful conversation about climate change on the third Friday of each month. Learn more at www.flatheadlakers.org.

Upcoming Public Meetings

Polson City Commission – 7 p.m. April 7, City Hall

Polson Government Review Commission – 3 p.m. April 8 in the commission chambers at City Hall; attorney James Raymond will discuss the city charter, which he helped write 20 years ago. The public is welcome.

Ronan City Council – 6 p.m. April 9, City Hall

Ronan School Board – 7 p.m. April 14, K. William Harvey Elementary Multi-Purpose Room

Polson School Board – 5:30 p.m. April 14, School District Office

St. Ignatius School Board – 7 p.m. April 15, school/community library

Charlo School Board – 7 p.m. April 15, high school

Lake County Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting – 11 a.m. April 9 at CSKT Transit Center, 52001 Quicksilver Rd., in Pablo; the public is welcome at this discussion of public transportation issues.

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