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choir should RSVP as soon as possible so enough music can be provided. To RSVP text your name to Susan Fortner, 406-370-2076, or Valerie Lindstrom, 406-261-3304. A free-will donation taken at the Saturday concert will benefit the Mission Valley Choral Society and at the Sunday concert will benefit Helping Hands. MVCS donations help cover music expense, and Helping Hands, which has worked in the county for more than 18 years, donations help at risk residents. Current assistance includes: Community Cradle Project, that donates a baby box and supplies to new mothers and guardians in the county; Back-to-School project fills and distributes backpacks throughout the county; donates gas, utilities and personal care items; provides food and volunteers for Thanksgiving Dinner meal distribution in Polson and Ronan; organizes the Salvation Army Bell Ringing; Partners with Share the Spirit to support Christmas projects and “Shop & Drop” COVID relief project that continues today. Immediately following the Sunday concert at 6 p.m. a meal will be served in the church basement. A free-will offering will be taken for Helping Hands.
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seniors Polson By Pete Mangels for the Valley Journal
POLSON — So here it is again, where the Irish celebrate being Irish at the Polson Senior Center on March 17. Corned beef is not traditional in Ireland, but Irish soda bread served warm with butter is… and stout beer. Remember, this is the one day a year you can celebrate the Irish, even if you’re not. The first day of spring is March 20 this year. Scientists call it the vernal equinox. Its opposite is the autumnal equinox which is on Sept. 20, the first day of fall. The word equinox is hard to say, spell and explain, so I just call it almost summer, or almost winter, depending. Tax assistance by trained personnel is available for free at the center from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays through April 14. Call for a reservation, but walk ins are welcome. We are seeking a cook for the center. If you are interested, contact the Job Service. Marlene, Kaye and Joyce are working hard getting meals prepared and they need some help. Volunteer drivers for meal delivery to shut-ins are also needed. We will train and assist you in learning the routes. Delivery is from 10 a.m. until about 12:30 p.m. You can work any day of the week, on a regular basis or as a substitute. Call us at 406-883-4735, email us at: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com or visit us at 504 Third Ave. E. We are open from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on weekdays. Lunch is available from 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. weekdays
for $5. We deliver to shut-ins. ACTIVITIES: We are having a raffle to win a beautifully crafted, crocheted queen or king bedspread. Tickets are on sale at the Polson Senior Center for $1 each or six tickets for $5. Exercise for mobility: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Bridge: Tuesdays and Fridays – postponed - Snow birds are coming back. Sign up. Mahjong: Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. (multiple tables) Pinochle: Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. (earlier or later if you wish). We play 3, 4, or 5 players per table. Bingo: Fridays, 7 p.m. Lots of fun, prizes, snacks. Hearing clinic: Every third Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. - noon Veterans’ rep: The first Friday of each month (April 1) and third Tuesday of each month (March 15) from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Pool: Come in with a friend and practice for fun and bragging rights from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Miscellany: We have Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons available for use of the smaller meeting room. Main hall use is by reservation, but is open most days as long as scheduled events are not disrupted. MENU: — Thursday, Mar. 17: corned beef, cabbage, carrots, red potatoes, roll, grape salad, leprechaun cake — Friday, Mar. 18: chicken ‘n bacon wrap, lettuce, tomato, macaroni/pepperoni salad
— Monday, Mar. 21: cream of vegetable soup, peanut butter sandwich, cottage cheese, fruit, pineapple cake — Tuesday, Mar. 22: beef Stroganoff, noodles, mixed vegetables, copper penny salad, brownie — Wednesday, Mar. 23: pot pie, biscuit, apple sauce, fluffy fruity salad, peanut butter cookie — Thursday, Mar. 24: Polish wieners, tots, creamed peas, sauerkraut salad, banana bread
Dixon
News from Heather Rush for the Valley Journal
DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. All are invited to come enjoy dinner. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings at 5 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon request. We are also accepting take-out meal requests for $5 per serving. The menu for the coming week is: — Thursday, March 17: hamburger casserole, salad, rolls, dessert — Monday, March 21: barbecue ribs, baked beans, potato salad, dessert — Thursday, March 24: stuffed peppers, salad, rolls, dessert Pinochle will be back in the spring. We will be taking a break during the winter for the safety of our seniors. Feel welcome to place an order in advance by calling 406-246-3310. All ages are always welcome.
Gov. Gianforte marks launch of Montana’s newest CTE program at Helena College News from the office of Governor Gianforte
HELENA — Joining the Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest (FTIUM) and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), Governor Greg Gi-
anforte today promoted a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at Helena College. “Many good-paying jobs that are in high demand require specialized skills, and finishing jobs are no exception,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Working with Valley Journal
the legislature, we funded this new finishing trades program to create greater opportunity for hardworking Montanans and strengthen our workforce in a critical industry.” Set to begin in April, the new finishing trades program will focus on preparing finishing
trades for Montana’s workforce, including painting, drywall finishing, and glazing. During the 67th Legislative session, the Legislature passed and the governor signed HB 2 which provided funding for the program. FTIUM and IUPAT are
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