Mission Valley Events Roundup

Ronan Ag Dinner – 6 p.m. April 10 at the Ronan Community Center; this special evening, sponsored by the Ronan Chamber of Commerce, honors the dedication and contributions of local ag producers, and honors Greg and Paula Schock with the Producer of the Year Award. Call 406-314-1126.

Flathead Lake Cherry Growers Annual Meeting – 9 a.m. April 11 at the Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse, 23429 Hwy. 35; the organization’s 88th annual meeting is open to anyone interested in growing quality Flathead cherries. For more information or to preregister, call 406-982-3069 or email [email protected].  

Paint the Season – Beginner Level Adult Watercolor Class – 1 p.m. April 11 at the Polson Library: the library will provide all the materials needed, but feel free to bring supplies. Space is limited and registration is required. Sign up at the front desk or call the library at 406-883-8225.

The Montana Bumble Bee Atlas – 6 p.m. April 15 at Ninepipes Lodge, south of Ronan; Michelle Toshack, an endangered species conservation biologist, explores the ecology of Montana’s bumblebees and how community scientists are helping fill critical data gaps and guiding conservation. Admission is free.

El Javi – Eclectic Acoustic Fusion – 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. April 15 at the North Lake County Public Library in Polson and 7 p.m. April 15 at the Pearl Theater, 410 Main St. SW, Ronan. El Javi is a gifted North American guitarist who explores instrumental music, transcending the confines of traditional music genres. The Denver-based composer, producer and performer incorporates elements of flamenco, progressive rock, classical, folk and world music in his compositions. Admission is free, but seating is limited and tickets are required to the Polson shows; pick them up at the library. For more information, visit missionvalleylive.com.

“Avian biodiversity of the Flathead Nation” – 7 p.m. April 16 at the North Lake County Library in Polson; Cara Thompson presents this installment of the Mission Mountain Audubon’s community program. Admission is free and the public is welcome.

Democrat Candidate Roundtable – 7 p.m. April 16 at Salish Kootenai College Theatre; Lake County Democrats are hosting a roundtable with MT-1 Congressional candidates Ryan Busse, Russell Cleveland, Sam Forstag and Matt Rains. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP is not necessary but encouraged at [email protected]

Cowboy Ball – 5:30 p.m. April 17 at the Polson Fairgrounds; 34th annual western-themed fundraiser for Polson Fairgrounds Inc. includes a social hour, prime-rib banquet, silent auction, live auction, cocktails and dancing. Tickets are $85 and available in Polson at 219 Main or Wild Horse Framing, in Ronan at Muley Bluz or from a PFI board members. Visit www.polsonfairgroundsinc.com.

Cardboard Boat Races – 12-4 p.m. April 19 at Mission Valley Aquatics in Polson; put your engineering skills to the test. To sign up, call 406-883-4567.

MMIP Awareness Community Event – 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 25 at the Salish Kootenai College, Johnny Arlee & Victor Charlo Theater in Pablo; this fourth annual event includes a 5k walk/run, a welcome ceremony, testimonials and a meal. Contact Danielle Matt at [email protected] with all inquiries. 

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 – 10-11 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in the third-floor Leahy Conference Room at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson; 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 [email protected].

Kiwanis – 12 p.m. on the third Thursday every month, from February to June, at the Polson Senior Center; meetings are open to the public.

Open Mic and Jam – 7 p.m. Fridays at the Western Montana Musicians Co-op, Main Street in Ronan; also on tap is a weekly Community Jam at 7 p.m. Saturdays. 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.

Upcoming Public Meetings

Ronan School Board – 7 p.m. Monday, April 13, at K. William Harvey Elementary Multi-Purpose Room

Polson School Board – 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, at the school district office 

Arlee School Board – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at the school library

Email event submissions to [email protected]