RONAN — The Lake County Health Department is sponsoring a Parents as Teachers Group Connection in Ronan at the MSU Lake County Extension office, 300 Third Street NW, on Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 10-11:30 a.m.

The theme will be literacy. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend. See our Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/lakecountypat or call at (406) 883-7288.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Neighborhood watch meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 20, in the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend.

POLSON — A community dance will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the Elks from 7-10 p.m. Ken’s Country Combo will provide the tunes. Treats are appreciated and everyone is welcome.

POLSON - The Help Feather the Nest luncheon fundraiser will still be held Thursday, Jan. 22, at the KwaTaqNuk resort in Polson.

It was not put on hold; however, there are only a very limited number of tickets left. For more information about the fundraiser, call (406) 546-0199. The Valley Journal regrets the error.

POLSON — Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E, will have a free community dinner on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 6 p.m.  A Mexican menu is planned. All are welcome.

RONAN — The American Red Cross with be at St. Luke Community Hospital on Thursday, Jan. 22, for our semi-annual blood drive from 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Donating blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a big difference in the lives of others. The donation process from the time you arrive until the time you leave takes about an hour.  If you would like to donate, please call (406) 528-5269 to schedule your appointment

POLSON — The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest is scheduled for Jan. 23-25, 2015, in Polson.

Break out the special eyeglasses or shades for the festival kick-off, a “Spectacular Spectacle” themed opening party, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Film screenings begin at 8 p.m., Friday at the Showboat Cinemas and continue through Sunday, Jan. 25, with an awards/closing party. The three-day program includes film screenings of domestic and international features, shorts and documentaries of all genres.

For more information, visit: www.flicpolson.com or e-mail: flic@montanasky.net.

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association is holding their January Potluck at the historic Big Arm School on Friday, Jan. 23. Please bring one of your favorite dishes to share. We will begin eating at 6 p.m. After dinner we will have game night. Bring your favorite board game, card game, Scrabble, cribbage boards, etc. to play with others. We will all come out winners at the end of the night by having a delicious meal and having lots of fun playing games, and maybe making a new friend or two. For more information, please contact- Nancy Foster (BAA secretary) at (406) 849-5064.

CRESTON – Local farmers are welcome to attend the annual growers' meeting at the Northwestern Agricultural Research Center, located at 4570 Highway 35 in Creston. Registration begins at 9:15 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 23. Seating is limited so RSVP (406) 755-4303 by Friday, Jan. 16. Seminars cover such topics as irrigation and fertilization scheduling, pest management, and crop productivity. 

RONAN — On Tuesday, Jan. 27, a business workshop will be held at the Lake County Community Development Corporation, 407 Main Street, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This workshop will help you understand your cash flow; manage your business for profitability; help you meet the needs of lenders, suppliers and investors; help you pay your suppliers on time and help you pay your taxes and your bank on time. There is a $10 charge and lunch is included. Register today by calling Carol at (406) 261-3200.

POLSON – Dancers live longer and have more fun. Everyone is welcome to a dance at the Polson Elks ballroom on the corner of Sixth and Main Street in Polson from 7 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Music will be played by Heart to Heart. Snacks are appreciated. For more information call (406) 883-1817.

POLSON — EAA Chapter 1122 will have their monthly meeting on Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Polson airport FBO. 

All EAA members and aviation enthusiasts are welcome to attend the meeting. 

On the agenda for this meeting is the election of officers for 2015 and discussion of events and programs desired by the chapter for the upcoming year. We hope to see you at the meeting.

PABLO — Two Eagle River School will hold a “40-Year Celebration” planning meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting will follow. 

Come with ideas for a celebration/reunion of the past 40 years. 

ARLEE — The Parents as Teachers program of the Lake County Public Health Department will sponsor a Playgroup at the Hangin’ Art Gallery in Arlee on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 10-11:30 a.m. Pregnant and parenting moms and their children who under 5 years old are invited to come visit and learn more about the Parents as Teachers program. Dads are invited, as well. For more information, call the Lake County Public Health Department at (406) 883-7209.

CHARLO – Mission Valley United Methodist Church is taking orders for tasty meat pies to be sold and picked up Jan. 30-31. You may place your orders with Mary Bick at (406) 745-3584, by Jan. 28. The cost is $4 each for homemade delicious goodness, just in time for the Super Bowl.

CHARLO — The annual meeting of Fort Connah Restoration Society will be held at Ninepipes Lodge on Wednesday, Jan. 28. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a no-host dinner and social hour. The membership meeting will begin at 7 p.m. All interested people are urged to attend. An election will be held to fill four Board of Directors positions. A review of the past year’s activities and accomplishments will be presented. Plans for the future will be discussed. 

PABLO — The Republican Women and Lake County Democrats are joining together to present an informational program entitled “The CSKT Water Compact and You” at the Salish Kootenai Theatre on Thursday, Jan. 29. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 7 p.m.

Rhonda Swaney, acting managing attorney for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, will be the presenter. Melissa Hornbein, staff attorney for the Montana Reserved Water Rights Commission, will also be on hand to answer questions.

The program will include a brief history of Montana Water Rights, key points of the newly negotiated Compact agreement, and the differences between a negotiated settlement versus litigation.

POLSON – All are welcome to the first Fifth Friday Community Dinner of 2015 on Friday, Jan. 30, at Polson Community Church at 1814 First Street East. Spaghetti will be ready from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dessert will follow.

RONAN – Come join us at the North Crow Club House for Fabulous Friday on Friday, Jan. 30 anytime from 3-8 p.m. We are having a huge inventory sale from Thirty-One gifts and Silpada jewelry. We will have the new spring catalogs. Chair massages, door prizes, snacks and much more will be offered. Bring a friend and enjoy a night out.

POLSON — Mission Valley Home Educators will have their geography bee on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 1 p.m. at the Polson library. This is for grades 4-8. Please come even if you don’t feel prepared. We need the numbers! For more information, call Ann Murphy at (406) 849-5413.

POLSON — Tickets are still available for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Big Game Banquet on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at the Best Western KwaTaqNuk Resort. Join us for raffles, games and the silent auction beginning at 5 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and the live auction to follow. 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 Les Schwab in Ronan.