POLSON — North Lake County Public Library is offering its annual Adopt-a-Book program, an opportunity to “adopt” a children’s book and present it to the library’s collection. Adopt-a-Book takes place during the month of February, which is designated “I Love to Read Month.”

Community members can purchase a book to honor a special child, friend, relative, or event (Valentine’s Day, birthday, anniversary, etc.), or to remember a loved one. Each hardback book is $13.

The wide variety of colorful new books waiting for adoption is now on display at the library. After a book is purchased, a bookplate will be inscribed and permanently placed in the front of the book. In addition, a special acknowledgement of the sponsored book can be sent to the honoree.

For more information, call the library at (406) 883-8225 or stop by the circulation desk at 2 First Avenue East, Polson.

ARLEE — Sacred Heart Church in Arlee will hold Stations of the Cross every Wednesday during Lent at 7 pm.

POLSON —The Polson Beautification Committee of the Polson Chamber of Commerce is asking for your continued support for the Polson Hanging Flower Baskets. To sponsor a basket for $90 or make a contribution towards a basket, please make checks payable to Polson Beautification, Polson Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 667, Polson, MT 59860.

POLSON — A “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” class is scheduled for Wednesdays, Feb. 20-March 27, from 10-11:30 a.m., at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. There is no fee for the class. A donation of $25 is suggested. The class is sponsored by the Area VI Agency on Aging to help caregivers take care of themselves, better understand their emotions, communicate more effectively and find local resources. Please contact Jane at (406) 883-7284 or 1-800-266-4188 for more information or to sign up.

POLSON — After the holidays, food donations tend to drop off at the local food pantry. We remind you that Polson Loaves and Fishes food pantry is taking donations at 904 First St. E. The pantry can take donations on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday mornings. Call (406) 883-6864 for more information.

RONAN — Lake County Community Development Corporation has developed a “business essentials” series of free workshops to offer training on core business topics throughout 2013. Every workshop is from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Call Carol at (406) 261-3200 to reserve a free seat and a free lunch. 

ARLEE — The Jocko Farmers’ Market, which occurs every Wednesday, June through September, features live music by local artists, and the opportunity to support a local nonprofit organizations by enjoying a homemade supper.
The market features local produce, arts, crafts and value-added foods. Additional growers of fruits and vegetables are always invited to apply for a space at the market.
Musical guests during the month of July include: The Silver Gravelys (Bluegrass) on July 11, Larry Hirshberg on July 18 (acoustic guitar and vocals), and Rennie Frank (acoustic guitar and vocals) on July 25.
The Jocko Valley Farmers’ Market is held in the parking lot of the Hangin’ Art Gallery on Highway 93 in Arlee. For more information about the market or to apply to be a vendor, contact Kelley Brown at (406) 726-5550 or email her at arleecdc@arleemontana.org.

RONAN — Ronan City Library hosts Crafty Kids Story Time every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stories and activities are geared for children ages 3-5, but all are welcome. Come join the fun.