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.

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.

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.

POLSON — Lunch will be provided for those attending the Jan. 18 Resource Roundtable meeting at noon in the Lake County Health Department conference room.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

POLSON — On Saturday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn, learn from health specialists and vendors, such as Polson Family Chiropractics, K-Laser, and Pampered Chef. This year’s fair is raising money for Safe Harbor.