Mission Valley Calendar

The Jazz Legacy Project – 7 p.m. April 11 at the Ronan Preforming Arts Center; performance combines education and entertainment with music for casual audiences paired with compelling stories about artists and their influence on jazz. Tickets are available at the door; for more information visit missionvalleylive.com.

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.

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. Call Christy at 406-644-2588.

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.

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 not 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.

Navigating the Road to Life Transition Fair – 8:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. April 17 at the Polson Boys and Girls Club; this is an opportunity for students, parents, and community members to have a face-to-face visit with representatives of disability agencies that may serve them. For more information or to register reach out to Kris Kelly @kkelly.polson.k12.mt.us or call 406-883-6351 ext. 206.

Pheasant Forever Banquet – 5 p.m. April 19 at the Ronan Community Center; the 36th annual banquet will include cocktails, dinner and fun, all in the name of supporting Mission Valley habitat improvement projects. For more information and to purchase tickets go to pheasantsforever.org.

Mission Valley Conservation Speaker Series – 6 p.m. April 23 at Ninepipes Lodge south of Ronan; free informational event is titled "SKQ Dam: EKI’s Stewardship of Flathead Lake & the Lower Flathead River." For more information email LakeCD@macdnet.org.

Music in the Missions – 6:30 p.m. April 23 at the Ronan Performing Arts Center: Polson and Ronan High Schools and Middle School music students perform during this event sponsored by Kiwanis Club. A cash donation or a can of food per person for the local food banks is requested for admission.

The Cowboy Ball – 5 p.m. April 25 at the Polson Fairgrounds under the big tent; the 33rd annual fundraiser will include no-host cocktails, silent auction, prime-rib dinner, live auction and dancing to music by Sho Down. Tickets are $85 each and available at 219 Main and Wild Horse Framing in Polson, Muley Bluz in Ronan, from PFI board members, and at Mountain Meadows Resort at Lake Mary Ronan. For donations, tickets and info call 406-883-1100.

Black Powder Range Days – April 12 and 26 as well as May 10 at the Fort Connah Black Powder Range north of St. Ignatius; all proceeds go to Fort Connah's student art history outreach program. For more information call Mark at 406-381-3872 or Bob at 406-210-9824. 

Monochromatic Moods – through May 2 at Sandpiper Art Gallery and Gifts in Polson; this members-only art show celebrates the artistry and design expertise revealed when artists work with a single color. Artists explore the depths of emotion and meaning through various shades and hues – whether it’s the tranquility of blue, the jealousy of green, the sweetness of baby pink, or the fiery passion of red. Visit www.sandpiperartgalleryandgifts.com/artshows.

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.

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.

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.

Upcoming Public Meetings

Lake County Conservation District Regular Monthly Board Meeting – 6:30 p.m. April 10, 64352 US HWY 93, Ronan

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

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

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

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

Polson City Commission – 7 p.m. April 21, City Hall

Ronan City Council – 6 p.m. April 23, City Hall

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