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Community Events: Community Calendar as of April 24, 2007
Kill 5/1
Salish Kootenai College is requesting donations for the Annual Scholarship Auction & Gala that will take place on Tuesday, May 1st at the KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson. This year‘s theme is "Honoring our Leaders: Past, Present, and Future." For more information, call Selina at 275-4983.
Kill 5/14
The Polson Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the Flathead Fest-of-All Cover Art Contest. The Flathead Fest-of-All is a three-day celebration of Montana art, architecture, music and food taking place in multiple venues Sept. 14-16. The contest is open to all Montana artists and up to three individual pieces of work may be submitted by each artist. Submissions will be judged based on quality, originality and representation of a "Montana-style" celebration. Entries must be postmarked by Monday, May 14th. For more information, call 883-5969 or visit www.polsonchamber.com
Kill 5/14
Soroptimist International of Polson is sponsoring its 2nd annual Women on the Green golf clinic on Saturday, May 19th from noon - 4 pm at the Polson Bay Golf Course. The sign-up deadline is Monday, May 14th. For more information, call 883-8230.
Kill 6/9
The Western Medical Clinic Relay for Life Team needs to raise money for the 10th Annual Lake County Relay for Life, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 9th & 10th. They are currently selling raffle tickets for two amazing items, a beautiful queen sized log bed frame made , a hand made quilt which is on display in the St. Jospeh Medical Center lobby. The drawing will be held on Friday, June 9th. Stop by and pick up your tickets or call 883-5377.
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The People‘s Center will be holding its 1st annual "Artists‘ Market" early this summer at the center in Pablo. There will be limited space, so call and register right away. For more information or to register, call Marie 675-0160.
Kill 7/6
The 30-year Ronan High School class reunion is set for Friday and Saturday, July 6th & 7th. If you have any ideas for a place to hold a barbecue, call Kelly at 883-2910 or Christy at 676-2906. Also, the reunion planners are unable to find Linda Johnson and Ken Zaske, and also need your new 911 addresses.
Kill 7/21
The Polson Business Community, the Polson Community Development Agency and the Flathead Cherry Growers Association invite all to attend the 1st Annual Cherry Festival on Polson‘s Main St. on Saturday, July 21st. Vendors with other berry products and locally grown agriculture productions may still rent vendor space. To reserve a spot you can call Jackie at 883-5800.
End Date: Wednesday, April 25
A Born to Read program for babies 0-24 months will be held on Wednesday, April 25th at 11:30 am at the Whitefish branch of the Flathead County Library, For more information, call 862-6657.
End Date: Wednesday, April 25 (Insty-Prints)
Job Service and the Polson Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring the 2007 Lake County Job Fair today from 2-6 pm in the Polson High School Gym. This event is open to the general public with a special emphasis on high school & college students seeking seasonal & long term employment. Applicants will need: Appropriate attire, their resume and a completed Job Service Generic Application. Employers must contact Todd at 883-7885 or email toeerickson@mt.gov
End Date: Wednesday, April 25
The Flathead County Fair board special meeting will be held tonight at 7 pm at the fairgrounds office. For more information, call 758-5810.
End Date: Thursday, April 26
The 4th Thursday Morning Bookfriends will meet on , April 26th at 10 am to examine Elizabeth Berg‘s novel, "We Are All Welcome Here." The 4th Thursday Afternoon group will explore an Alaskan legend, "Two Old Women" by Velma Wallace. New members or guests are welcome. For more info, call 883-8225.
End Date: Thursday, April 26
The Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition will meet on Thursday, April 26th from 4-5:30 pm in the Flathead City-County Health Department conference room in Kalispell. Jody White will talk about emergency preparedness. For more information, call Joan at 871-1008.
End Date: Thursday, April 26
The St. Ignatius Schools will host the annual community showcase on Thursday, April 26th. All community members are cordially invited to attend. The evening will begin with a complimentary spaghetti feed from 5-6:30 pm in the Elementary School cafeteria. A wide variety of displays, activities and presentations from all curricular areas will run from 5-7:30 pm in various locations throughout the elementary, middle and high schools. Drawings for door prizes will be held in the high school gym at 7:30 pm. For more information, call 745-3811.
End Date: Friday, April 27
The Leon Community Club will have its annual Garage Sale on Saturday, April 28th from 9 am - 4 pm at the Leon Hall on Leon Rd. off Hwy. 93 in Charlo. Proceeds will go to make repairs and improvements at the center. For more information, call Connie at 644-5001.
End Date: Friday, April 27
The City of Kalispell and the Street Tree Commission are planning Arbor Day Celebrations on Friday, April 27th from 12:40-3:10 pm at Cornelius Hedges School in Kalispell. The Arbor Day will include the planting of two trees at Hedges School in Kalispell by its 3rd grade students. In addition, the City of Kalispell Parks department, with the assistance of the Montana Conservation Corp and a volunteer group, will be planting approximately 30 small trees in Lawrence Park. Parents are invited to attend. For more info, call Bette at 752-4836.
End Date: Friday, April 27
The After-School Program is sponsoring a Community Sock Hop for the whole family on Friday, April 27th from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Linderman Gym in Polson. Admission is $1. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 883-6229.
End Date: Friday, April 27
The Flathead Valley Jazz Society "Swingin‘ on High" dance concert fundraiser, a non-smoking event, will be held on Friday, April 27th from 7-10 pm in the Kalispell Eagles Ballroom. Proceeds will benefit the Flathead Jazz Stampede. Call Gary Fischer, 752-4718.
End Date: Saturday, April 28 (phone # not necessary)
RSVP Volunteer Center will be distributing the "File of Life" in the St. Joseph Health Care booth at the Polson Trade Fair on Saturday, April 28th from 9 am - 4 pm. The "File of Life" is a means to record your name, emergency contacts, health problems, medications and other critical information needed in the event of an emergency. The Montana State Fund is making these available to those 60 and older.
End Date: Saturday, April 28
United Way‘s Christmas in April construction project day will be held on Saturday, April 28th. If you are a senior citizen on a limited income and need home maintenance or repairs done or wish to volunteer, call 752-7266.
End Date: Saturday, April 28 (Insty-Prints)
The Flathead Valley Table Tennis Tournament will be held on Saturday, April 28th at The Summit in Kalispell. For more information, call Monte at 883-6636 or 212-1699.
End Date: Saturday, April 28 (Insty-Prints)
The Missoula Garden Club and Missoula Daffodil Club is sponsoring "Dancing with Daffodils," a flower show, on Saturday, April 28th from 10 am - 5 pm at Caras Nursery in Missoula. Admission is free. For more information, call Jim at 728-4743.
End Date: Saturday, April 28 (Insty-Prints) (event held the last Saturday of each month)
All ages are invited to a free Community Dance on Saturday, April 28th from 6-10 pm at the Dixon Senior Citizen Center. Donations will be accepted. For more info, call 676-8224.
End Date: Saturday, April 28
The local game warden will be speaking at the Big Arm Fire Station‘s monthly potluck on Saturday, April 28th about spring bear safety. For more information, call 675-3002.
End Date: Sunday, April 29
The Port Polson Players and Mission Valley Friends of the Arts present the valley-wide musical, "110 In The Shade" (The musical version of "The Rainmaker") Friday thru Sunday, April 27th thru 29th at the beautiful John Dowdall Theatre on the lake in Polson. Pre-summer tickets are $12 for adults, Sr. Citizens & Students. For reservations and info, call 883-9212.
End Date: Sunday, April 29
Eureka Rendezvous Days will be held Friday thru Sunday, April 27th thru 29th. The barbecue and concert kick off will be begin at 5 pm on Friday at the Lake Koocanusa Arena. Weekend events include a parade, carnival, quilt, art and car shows, a black powder shoot, mountain man events, a crafts fair and kids‘ games. For tickets and more information, visit www.eurekaevents.com
End Date: Monday, April 30 (Insty-Prints)
The Ronan Indian Education Committee will be hosting a "Community Wide Talent Show" on Thursday, May 3rd from 6-9 pm at Pablo Elementary School. Registration forms can be picked up at any Ronan-Pablo School office. The registration deadline is Monday, April 30th. For more information, call Nicki at 544-8955.
Tuesday, Tuesday, May 1 (Insty-Prints)
The Salish Kootenai College Career Service, Student Support Services and the Indigenous Math and Science Institute cordially invite you to participate in the 1st Annual SKC Career Fair on Tuesday, May 1st from 9 am - 4 pm, with a BBQ from 11:30 am - 1 pm. Call Chris at 275-4753 for more information.
End Date: Friday, May 4
The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes and Early Childhood Services are sponsoring the 32nd Annual Head Start Pow-Wow on Friday, May 4th from 5-8 pm in the Ronan Event Center. Grand Entry will begin at 5:30 pm and dinner will be provided throughout the evening. For more information, call 676-4509.
End Date: Saturday, May 5 (Insty-Prints)
The 14th annual Musicians Gone But Not Forgotten benefit in memory of Ron (Berry) Metzger, Steve Smith, William Wesby, Howard Lilly and all the Musicians Gone But Not Forgotten will be held on Saturday, May 5th from 7 pm - midnight upstairs at the Polson VFW. Businesses and individuals are encouraged and appreciated to donate goods and services. There will be a potluck, so bring a dish if you wish. Proceeds will go to DOVES (Domestic and Violence Emergency Services). For more information, call 883-2821.
End Date: Sunday, May 6 (Insty-Prints)
The Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen Annual Steak Ride will be held on Sunday, May 6th at 10 am sharp (rain or shine) at the Meuli Ranch in Dayton. Saturday night campers are welcome! There will be a potluck supper Saturday night and a continental breakfast Sunday morning. For more info, call Connie at 644-500.
End Date: Thursday, May 10 (event held 2nd Thursday of each month)
A Pork Roast Dinner will be held on Thursday, May 10th from 5-6 pm at the Ronan Senior Center located at 528 Main St. SW. A wonderful pork dinner with all the trimmings will be served for only $4. For more information, call 676-2371.
End Date: Saturday, May 12 (Insty-Prints)
The Flathead Cherry Fest 2007 will be held on Saturday, May 12th from 10 am - 4 pm at the Yellow Bay Community Club at mile marker 18 on Hwy. 35. For more information or to reserve your space, call Jackie at 982-3839.
End Date: Saturday, May 12 (Insty-Prints)
A benefit for Randy Hakes, who lost his home and all of his belongings in a house fire on Round Butte Rd. on April 12th, will be held on Saturday, May 12th at 1 pm at the Club Bar in Ronan. For more information, call Christy at 676-0371.
End Date: Saturday, May 12 (Insty-Prints)
A benefit dinner for 3-year old Jeremy "Moose" Uhrich, who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor, will be held on Saturday, May 12th from 2-6 pm. The cost for the Chili & Frybread Feed is $5/plate. Proceeds will help send Jeremy to Disneyland along with the Montana Hope Project (Sponsored by the Montana Highway Patrol). For more information, call Sharline at 675-2002.