Friday, January 17
Huge winter yard sale on tap
NORTH CROW — On Jan. 17 and 18 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. a winter yard sale, sponsored by The People’s Voice, Inc., a non-profit organization, will take place at the North Crow Creek Club House. Food and baked goods, sponsored by The People to People Youth Delegates, will be also be available.
The clubhouse is located off old Highway 93 (watch for signs). If you are thinking about doing early spring-cleaning, we are accepting new or gently used items. Contact (406) 745-0110 for drop off and/or pickup information.
Judge Christopher to speak at Big Arm potluck
BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will host a monthly potluck on Friday, Jan. 17, at the historic Big Arm School. Bring a dish to share with your neighbors and friends. You are welcome to come at 5:30 p.m. to socialize, with the meal beginning at 6 p.m. Guest speaker will be District Court Judge Kim Christopher of Polson. Her presentation will begin at 7 p.m. Please join us for a fun-filled, informative evening. For more information, please contact Bonnie Eddy at (406) 883-8308 or Nancy Foster at (406) 849-5064.
Saturday, January 18
Four-part series explores American Indian status
ARLEE — A four-part video series exploring the unique status of American Indian Tribes and narrated by Dan Decker, J.D. will take place at the Hangin’ Art Gallery at 1 p.m. Parts III and IV will be shown on Saturday, Jan. 18. There is no charge and respectful discussions will follow the videos. This series is sponsored by the Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition, Inc. Contact Chris Riebe at (406) 726-1114 or (406) 396-9712.
Ronan VFW best place to be on Saturday night
RONAN — On Jan. 18 KC and the Valley Cats jazz band will play at VFW from 7-10 p.m. Treats are very welcome. Bring your friends to the VFW on Round Butte Road. It is the best place to be on a Saturday night.
Tuesday, January 21
St. Ignatius chosen as site for DAR meeting
ST. IGNATIUS — The Kuilix chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the United Methodist Church, north of St. Ignatius on Hwy 93 (top of the hill). Refreshments will be served at noon. Our guest speaker, Judge Brenda C. Desmond from Missoula Veterans’ Court, will speak on “Keeping Faith with Veterans.”
Four local high schools have contestants for the DAR sponsored “Good Citizen Essay” contest to be awarded in February. Who will be the grand prizewinner?
Wednesday, January 22
Give blood in Charlo, support Red Cross
CHARLO — The Ponderosa Chapter of the National Honor Society at Charlo High School is once again sponsoring a Charlo Community Blood Drive. The drive will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 1-6 p.m. in the multi-purpose gym. Our goal is 33 units, which requires us to have 45 appointments.
Please contact Sharon Hertz, at (406) 644-2206 ext. 245 or email: shertz@charloschools.com, to schedule an appointment or for more information.
Thursday, January 23
Blood drive scheduled at St. Luke Hospital
RONAN — An American Red Cross Blood Draw is scheduled at St. Luke Community Hospital, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call Cindy Smith at (406) 528-5269 to schedule an appointment.
Free Italian dinner served
POLSON — On Thursday, Jan. 23, a free community dinner will be held at Fellowship Baptist Church, 1 Seventh Ave. E. Dinner will be served between 6-7:30 p.m. and the menu will be Italian. All are welcome.
Humane Society to meet
POLSON — The annual meeting of the Humane Society for the Lake County area will be on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m., in the meeting room of the North County Public Library, 2 First Ave. E in Polson.
Friday, January 24
VFW dance provides friends, refreshments
RONAN — There will be a community dance by the Little Big Band on Jan. 24 from 6-10 p.m. at the VFW hall in Ronan. Enjoy good friends and refreshments aplenty. Contact James Pettit at (406) 676-8224 for more information. Hope to see you there.
Saturday, January 25
Enjoy banquet at Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation fundraising event
POLSON — Tickets are still available for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Big Game Banquet on Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Best Western KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson. Join us for 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 Chapter 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, please contact Kelly Kost at (406) 240-1325, or at the Les Schwab store in Ronan.
Kids invited to Saturday morning FLIC movie, breakfast
POLSON — What better way to start Saturday morning than in your pajamas watching a family favorite, “Despicable Me 2,” on the big screen as guests of the Flathead Lake International Cinemafest, FLIC Jr. Families are invited to begin Saturday, Jan. 25, at 8:30 a.m. at the Showboat Cinemas. A free light breakfast will be served prior to the screening. Admission to the movie, which ends at 10:30 a.m., is also free.
FLIC Jr. continues showings at 11 a.m. with the Urban School Block for $5. Parents are cautioned. Saturday from 1:30-3:30 p.m. FLIC Animated Film Program block includes 14 award-winning films for $5. Information is available online at www.flicpolson.com or by calling (406) 274-0181 or emailing flic@montanasky.net.
Wednesday, January 29
Democrats sponsor local human rights speaker
PABLO — On Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 6:30 p.m. the Lake County Democrats will sponsor a presentation by Eldena Bear Don’t Walk from the Montana Human Rights Network. She will discuss the network and human rights issues in Montana such as, discrimination; civil rights; immigration; and efforts to expand Medicaid. The presentation will take place at the Johnny Arlee/Victor Charlo Theater at Salish Kootenai College. A social time with refreshments is included. Everyone is welcome.
Ken’s Country Combo to play at Elks
POLSON — On Jan. 29 Ken’s Country Combo will play at the Elks in Polson from 7-10 p.m. Treats are welcome and always appreciated. Come and enjoy the fun.
Ninepipes dinner, meeting set for Ft. Connah Restoration Society
CHARLO — Please mark your calendars as the Ft. Connah Restoration Society Annual Membership meeting will be held Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Ninepipes Allentown Restaurant in Charlo on Hwy. 93, at 7 p.m. There will be a no-host bar at 5:30 p.m. with the option of ordering a meal prior to the meeting. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, contact secretary Carolyn Corey by calling (406) 745-4336 or go to: 4winds@blackfoot.net.
Thursday, January 30
Suicide prevention topic at upcoming meeting
POLSON — A Suicide Prevention and Intervention meeting will be held Thursday, Jan. 30, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., on the third floor conference room at the Tribal Health building, 5 Fourth Ave. E. Jack Wright, PhD will present “Four Interactive Factors of Happiness.” Lunch will be catered by Hangin Art Gallery.
These education efforts and trainings are offered free of charge. Come learn from each other and encourage meaningful dialogues that are important to our community.
For more information, contact Roxana Colman-Herak, GBG Program Manager-ASIST Master Trainer at (406) 675-2700, ext. 1361, or Jason HeavyRunner, COT Program Manager at (406) 675-2700, ext. 1340.
