Sunday, January 14
Join community potluck
VALLEY VIEW — Celebrate the New Year with our community potluck on Sunday, Jan. 14. Bring your drink of choice to social time at 5:30 p.m. and bring your favorite potluck dish to share for dinner at 6 p.m. Come enjoy good food and good company; everyone is welcome. The Clubhouse is located at 40762 Valley View Road. If you have any questions call 406-883-2910. We hope to see you all there.
Mariners change signups to Polson location
POLSON — The Mission Valley Mariners will have sign ups on Sunday, Jan. 14, at Sweet Bliss in Polson from 1-4 p.m. (Originally scheduled for Ronan horticultural barn.) Players must be 13-19 years old. For more information, call 406-261-6015 or 406-212-2540.
Wednesday, January 17
Adult coloring offered
POLSON — Let’s have some fun before the snowmen melt away. Join us Jan. 17, from 2-4 p.m. (one session only) at the North Lake County Public Library for an Adult Coloring Program. This month’s theme is “Achromatic” (which means having no hue). The library will provide coloring projects and all supplies. You are also welcome to bring your own. Hot cocoa will be served.
MVR hosts Progressive Democrats
RONAN —Mission Valley Rises: Democracy Engaged! is a local, non-partisan, community-led group, committed to exploring issues that affect us all. We invite you to our meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. at the Safe Harbor Office (corner of Eisenhower and Highway 93). We will discuss our Community Action Workshop held on Jan. 9; begin our program of meeting with different political groups by hosting the Montana Progressive Democrats; and plan our next event. Come and bring your ideas. For more information, go to: Missionvalleyrises.com.
Thursday, January 18
Fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics
POLSON —Kiwanis will hold a fundraiser on Jan. 18, from 5-8 p.m. at Glacier Brewery to benefit the Special Olympics. Taco soup will be provided and Glacier Brewery is donating part of the proceeds of the sales to the Special Olympics.
Join Resource Roundtable
POLSON — Lunch will be provided for those attending the Jan. 18 Resource Roundtable meeting at noon in the Lake County Health Department conference room.
Kiwanis Club to meet
POLSON — The Kiwanis Club meet the first and third Thursday of each month at the KwaTaqNuk Resort in the Koostatah room from noon-1 p.m. Our speaker on Jan. 18 will be Brett Rigler from Edward Jones who will talk about the market in general and be available to answer questions. Later in the day the Kiwanis will hold a fundraiser for the Special Olympics from 5-8 p.m. at the Glacier Brewery. Everyone is welcome at both events.
Learn about women’s financial considerations
RONAN — Lake County Community Development is the site of the workshop, “Take Control of your Financial Future: Master Five Money Questions for Women.” The workshop is on Thursday, Jan. 18, at noon. Jacob Baumman from Edward Jones will discuss the different financial strategies women have from men. This workshop is brought to you by the Mission Valley Subnetwork of the Missoula Businesswoman’s Network.
Ninepipes Black Tie Dinner on tap
CHARLO – It’s time to mark your calendars for the Thursday, Jan. 18, Black Tie Dinner; the annual fundraiser for the Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana. (And remember, a Montana “black tie” event means wearing your best pair of blue jeans.) The 2018 guest speaker is James Spencer, a Nez Perce storyteller and musician who will speak on “Legend Days: Past and Present.” Attendees are invited to the museum at 5 p.m. for a complimentary visit through the museum followed by a sit-down meal at Allentown Restaurant in the Ninepipes Lodge at 7 p.m. Call 406-644-3435 to reserve your tickets and make your entrée selection.
SPLASH in Polson
POLSON — The monthly SPLASH gathering is being co-hosted by Lake Funeral Home and the Cove Deli and Pizza. The SPLASH will take place at the Lake Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. and the Cove Deli will provide the food. See you there.
Friday, January 19
Listen to Mediterranean music in Ronan
RONAN — Pavlo will provide Mediterranean music with a blend of Greek, Flamenco, and Latin flavor on Jan. 19 at the Ronan Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Tickets are $13 in advance or purchase for $15 at the door. College students are $5 and youth 18 years and under are free.
Polson ticket outlets are: First Interstate Bank and the Vine & Tap.
Ronan ticket outlets are: Ace Hardware and R&R Health Care Solutions.
For more information, please visit: www.missionvalleylive.com, find us on Facebook or call 406-887-2739.
Saturday, January 20
Join Women’s March
MISSOULA — Join us in solidarity as we walk and roll from Circle Square (XXXXs) to Caras Park for a rally on Saturday, Jan. 20, from noon- 2:30 p.m. as we celebrate our great year of activism. Enjoy music, inspirational messages, fellowship, food trucks, and heating stations as we get ready to take our “power to the polls.”
Learn about Cooperative Brewery
POLSON — Couldn’t make it to the first owner drive? Have no fear. Come on down to the Vine & Tap in Polson from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, to learn all about the Ronan Cooperative Brewery and sign your subscription form. Or, if you did make it to the first owner drive, come submit your subscription form and party with us. For more information, please call 406-676-5901.
Sunday, January 21
Learn to clear up debt
POLSON —Think your financial situation is hopeless? Think again. Starting on Sunday, Jan. 21, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will host Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. For the next nine weeks, come and learn “God’s and Grandma’s” ways of clearing up debt and building wealth, and find hope in the process. You can do this. Call 719-650-2418 or email jeff@tschida.org for details.
Wednesday, January 24
Free meditation class taught
POLSON — A Zen Meditation Class is offered at the YogaHeart Studio, 314 Main Street, on Wednesday, Jan. 24 from 6-8 p.m. (note earlier time). The classes are presented by Zen Priest Zenku, Jerry Smyers. There is no charge for the class. Everyone is welcome. For more details call 847-721-0665.
Thursday, January 25
Author to read from patriotic book
POLSON —The free “Night at the Museum” at the Miracle of America Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, is held on the fourth Thursday evening of each month. On Jan. 25 author Charles B. Lutz will read from his work of historical fiction, “Eyes in the Sky,” inspired by actual and incredibly memorable events. Mr. Lutz is a professional educator and ordained minister. He has taught courses in mathematics, science, history, and biblical studies. With the 100th anniversary of the Allied victory in World War I approaching, there’s no better time to read a high-flying, dramatic, inspirational story of real patriotism and virtue. Treats and donations are always welcome. For more information, call 406-883-6804.
Register for Grazing, Agriculture conference
MISSOULA — The Western Montana Grazing and Agriculture Conference is Jan. 25-26, at the Double Tree Inn. There will be 30 speakers, panel discussions and breakout sessions with ranchers, industry leaders, resource professionals, researchers and more. Register at: www.lakecountyconservationdistrict.org. Pre-registration is $50 and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Friday, January 26
Free toddler class, open gym sponsored by PAT
POLSON — Tired of being house-bound with the kids? Parents with children who have not yet entered kindergarten are invited to a free toddler class and open gym at Head Over Heels, sponsored by Lake County Public Health’s Parents as Teachers program. This “Community Connection” will take place on Friday, Jan. 26, from 10-11:30 a.m. Come and get some fun exercise and learn about the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program – which is also free. Head Over Heels is located at 101 Whitewater Place at Ridgewater, across the highway from Wal- Mart. For more information, call 406-883-7373.
Learn about ‘EMP incident’ response plans
POLSON — Lake County Pachyderms will meet on Jan. 26 at the Polson Rural Fire Department. Guest speaker is Dan Kramer and the subject will be EMP: Electro Magnetic Pulse. He will speak to the history and the present and what the government is doing in the event of an incident.
Saturday, January 27
Buy ticket to Elk Foundation Banquet
POLSON — Tickets are still available for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Big Game Banquet on Saturday, Jan. 27, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Enjoy raffles, games and a silent auction beginning at 5 p.m. with dinner starting at 7 p.m. and the live auction following shortly thereafter. Join the Mission Valley Elk Foundation Banquet where fun and fundraising combine for a memorable event, all in a spirit of camaraderie shared by folks who love the outdoors. For more information and tickets, call 406-240- 1325 or the Les Schwab store in Ronan.