Friday, January 13
Cutaways play in Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS — The Cutaways will play folk music at the Symes Hotel in Hot Springs from 8-10 p.m.
Enjoy Latin American musical variety
RONAN — From fiery Cuban son and Brazilian samba-funk, Maracuja takes you on a musical journey around Latin America. Enjoy soothing bossa nova and wistful boleros on Friday, Jan. 13, at the Ronan Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. This music will make you smile. Mission Valley Live is the sponsor of this event.
Free dinner served at Polson Church
POLSON — The January Friendship Table Dinner is on Jan. 13 from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.
Pachyderms invite Judge Christopher to speak
POLSON — The Lake County Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, Jan. 13, at noon in the Rural Polson Fire Department building on Regatta Road in Polson. District Judge Kim Christopher will be the featured speaker. She will explain the need for a separate criminal justice building. She is expected to share courtroom examples of potentially explosive situations where feuding family members needed to be separated by deputy sheriffs. Anyone wishing to be informed on this issue is cordially invited to attend the meeting.
Safe driving class offered in Mission
ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Senior Center will be the sight of AARP’s “Safe Driving Course” on Friday, Jan. 13. The class begins at 9 a.m. Call the center for additional information at 406-745-4462.
SKC’s MLK series continues
PABLO — SKC’s Martin Luther King series will continue on Friday, Jan. 13, from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Salish Kootenai College Library. There will be video clips and speakers will include Lydia Schildt-Silva and Amanda Means. Childcare will be available.
Saturday, January 14
Hillbilly music, more played at Symes
HOT SPRINGS — Friends of Clem bring hillbilly, jazz and old country music to the Symes Hotel in Hot Springs from 8-10 p.m.
Monday, January 16
Library closed for MLK Day
RONAN – The Ronan Library District will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, in honor of Martin Luther King Day.
Tuesday, January 17
Library closed for staff work day
RONAN – The Ronan Library District will be closed for a staff work day on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
Wednesday, January 18
Restoration Society holds annual meeting
CHARLO —The Ft. Connah Restoration Society’s annual membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Ninepipes Allentown Restaurant in Charlo on Highway 93 at 7 p.m. There will be a no-host bar starting at 5:30 p.m. with the option of ordering a meal prior to the meeting. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information email: 4winds@blackfoot.net or call 406-745-4336.
Special speaker planned for Resource Roundtable
POLSON—It might be a bit cold outside but the time together will warm your heart and stimulate your mind-so join us. Resource Roundtable will meet on Jan. 18 at noon in the Lake County Health Department conference room. Lunch will be provided. We will have a special speaker. Please RSVP for a meal count.
Thursday, January 19
Museum to hold fundraising dinner
CHARLO —Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana’s “Black Tie Dinner — tie optional— fundraiser” is on Thursday, Jan. 19. Guests are invited to take part in an open tour of the museum starting at 5 p.m. and the dinner at Allentown Restaurant in the Ninepipes Lodge starts at 7 p.m. Guest speaker is Dale Burk, a writer-photographer. Attendees may make reservations by calling 406-644-3435 or emailing ninepipesmuseum@montana.com.
Polson Co-op hosts SPLASH
POLSON — The first Polson Chamber of Commerce SPLASH of 2017 will be held on Thursday, Jan. 19, from 5-7 p.m. at the Montana Co-op, 401 Main Street. The monthly Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour offers participants the chance to network and learn more about the featured business every month. For additional information about this and other Chamber programs, visit www.polsonchamber.com or call 883-5969.
Friday, January 20
Country music played on Friday in Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS — Pam Vankirk will provide country music at the Symes Hotel in Hot Springs from 8-10 p.m.
Library hosts ‘Family Movie Night’
RONAN — The Ronan Library District will host a “Family Movie Night” from 4-6 p.m. We will show “Megamind.” For more information, stop by or call the library at 406-676-3682.
Saturday, January 21
‘Youth Mental Health First Aid’ class offered
POLSON — A “Youth Mental Health First Aid” Class will be given at Polson Foursquare Church on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
This free 8-hour training teaches a five-step action plan to offer initial help to young people showing signs of mental illness in a crisis, and connect them with appropriate professional, peer, social, or self-help care. To register for the class, call 406-300-7011 or 406-261-8723.
American Legion hosts cribbage tournament
ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius American Legion Auxiliary Unit 106 is hosting a cribbage tournament fundraiser at Allentown on Saturday, Jan. 21, starting at 2 p.m. The entry fee is $20 per team. To sign up or to get more information, you may call 406-270-1079.
Boey to play contemporary rock
HOT SPRINGS — Alex Boey will play contemporary rock music at the Symes Hotel in Hot Springs from 8-10 p.m.
Learn Christian beliefs about dreams
RONAN — Please plan to attend a workshop on Christian beliefs about the importance of dreams on Jan. 21 and Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. at the Assembly of God Church. Everyone is welcome. Call 406-644-2760 with questions.
Ronan Class of 1977 to meet
RONAN — The 1977 Class of Ronan will have a reunion meeting Saturday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m. at the Ronan Cafe. Please let any classmates know. If you have questions, call 406-883-2910.
Watch ‘A Culture of Health …” at Showboat
POLSON — Premiere the screening of “A Culture of Health: Farm to Hospital in Montana” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Showboat Cinemas in Polson during the Flathead Lake International Cinemafest, commonly called FLIC. Continue the conversation during a social hour from 3-4 p.m. at the Vine & Tap in Polson.
Monday, January 23
Fyant to hold ‘Listening Session’
ARLEE — Shelly Fyant, Arlee district representative on the Tribal Council, will hold a “Listening Session” on Monday, Jan. 23, at 6 p.m. at the Arlee Community Center on Pow-Wow Road. Dinner will be served. Contact Shelly at 406-546-5633, for more information.
Wednesday, January 25
Free intro to Zen Meditation class offered
POLSON — A special Introduction to Zen Meditation Class is being offered at the YogaHeart Studio, 314 Main Street, on Wednesday, on Jan. 25, from 7-9 p.m. The class, presented by Zen Priest Jerry Smyers, includes an introduction to Zen, meditation instruction and practice, a questions and answer period and refreshments. There is no charge for this class. Everyone is welcome. For more details call 847-721-0665
Thursday, January 26
Free dinner served at Baptist Church
POLSON — There will be a free community dinner at Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E, on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m. The menu includes: soups, stews, salads, and desserts. All are welcome.
Mobile Vet Center coming to Ronan
RONAN — The Missoula Mobile Vet Center will be at the VFW Post in Ronan from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. The outreach visit will provide any veteran, service member, service provider or veteran family member with information on Vet Center and other VA programs and benefits. Staff will be available to answer questions and assist with enrollment in readjustment counseling services, VA health care and other VA and Veteran specific programs.
Museum showcases traveling exhibit
POLSON — The Miracle of Montana Museum’s “Free Night at the Museum” will take place on Thursday, Jan. 26, with the National Archive’s traveling exhibit of “The Bill of Rights and You,” which, commemorates its 225th anniversary.
New Markets Tax Credits presentation held
RONAN — On Thursday, Jan. 26, from 11:30 a.m.– 1 p.m., (lunch provided if you RSVP), at Lake County Community Development Corporation Office, Montana and Idaho Community Development Corporation’s New Markets Tax Credits program will be presented. NMTC is a tool for creating jobs and making under-funded projects possible. Call 844-728-9234 x 210 for more information.
Shooters hold social, dinner, meeting
POLSON — The Polson Shooters’ Association will hold its annual general membership meeting on Jan. 26, 2017, at the Polson VFW. The meeting starts with social time (no host bar) at 5:30 p.m. A spaghetti dinner follows at 6 p.m. with the meeting after. The cost of the dinner will be waived for those joining or renewing their membership. For more information call 406-883- 1110 or 406-249-2250.
Storytime tells another dinosaur story
POLSON — North Lake County Public Library hosts Storytime at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Thursdays for preschoolers. This week’s story is: “How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You?” The North Lake County Public Library is located at 2 First Ave., E in Polson. For more information call 406-883-8225.