B2B Summit – 9 a.m.-noon March 15 at New Life Church in Polson; the Polson Chamber is sponsoring this event desidned to “ignite growth, fuel partnerships, and spotlight the rgions most innovative businesses. For more info, visit b2bpolson.com/secure-your-spot.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade – 5:30 p.m. March 17 on Main Street in Ronan; “Let the Shenanigans Begin,” is the theme of the 36th annual event, and the community is welcome to watch or participate. Call 406-260-8072 for information.

Pollinator Conservation Symposium – 8 a.m.-5 p.m. March 18 and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. March 19 at the Arlee/Charlo Theater at Salish Kootenai College in Pablo; keynote presentations, workshops, panel discussions are part of the event. Visit extension.skc.edu for details.

The Mari Black Trio – 7 p.m. March 21 at Polson High School auditorium; called “one of the brightest fiddlers around today” (Brian O’Donovan, WGBH Radio), this multi-style violinist and champion fiddler delights audiences around the world with her energetic playing, sparkling stage presence, and dazzlingly virtuosic fiddling. Her performance is part of the Mission Valley Live series. Tickets are available at the door; call 406-471-5849 or visit missionvalleylive.com.

Art Preparation Workshop – 4:30-7:30 p.m. March 24 at the Arlee Community Development Corporation; participants will learn practical skills to prepare their art for professional presentation and exhibition. This workshop is designed for artists of all levels, who are welcome to bring a small two-dimensional artwork to mat, or a small sculpture to photograph. A light supper will be served. To reserve your spot, call 406-726-5550 or email info@arleecdc.org.

Mission Valley Ag Producers Spring Agriculture Summit – 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. March 27 at KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson; registration for the free event closes March 20. For information, call MSU Extension-Flathead Reservation at 406-210-9843 or email Patrick.mangan@montana.edu.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Ronan School Board Special Meeting – 7 p.m. March 13, K. William Harvey Elementary Multi-Purpose Room

Polson City Commission – 7 p.m. March 17, City Hall

St. Ignatius School Board – 7 p.m. March 18, school/community library

Charlo School Board – 7 p.m. March 18, high school

Polson School Board – 5:30 p.m. March 26, School District Office

Ronan City Council – 6 p.m. March 26, City Hall

Public Meeting on RAISE Grant – 6:30 p.m. March 26 at the Ronan Community Center; engineers and the contractor will be on hand to discuss major road projects that begin this spring on Dublin Gulch, Moiese Valley and West Reservoir roads.

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