POLSON — On Jan. 18, at 7 p.m. in the Polson High School Auditorium, “Wylie and the Wild West,” known internationally for their captivating presentation of original and traditional music of America will perform. Wylie is a gifted singer, songwriter, rancher, horseman, and world-famous yodeler. Tickets are $13 dollars advance purchase and $15 at the door. Youth 18 and under are free, college students with ID are $5. Tickets may be purchased at Ronan True Value, R&R Healthcare Solutions, First Interstate Bank, or Perfect Shot Tavern.

POLSON — Join in a dinner and auction fundraiser for Mary Rensvold who is battling stage 2B breast cancer. The event takes place on Friday, Jan. 18, at the Polson Elks. A no-host bar begins at 6 p.m.; dinner will be served at 7 p.m. and a live auction will start at 8 p.m. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction. Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased at the Polson Elks Lodge, First Interstate Bank, Sweet Bliss, Flathead Coffee Company or by calling Lynn DuCharme at 406-270-2120 or Shelley Croft at 406-250-9060. Call Shelley or Lynn if you have donations for the auction. All proceeds raised will go towards Mary’s medical costs.

RONAN — Ronan School District No. 30’s Adult Education Program is seeking instructors for the winter 2019 session. This is a perfect opportunity to share your hobbies or skills with the community. The session will run Monday-Thursday for nine weeks from Feb. 11-April 4. No classes will be held on select days due to the school calendar. Instructors will be compensated $25 per hour for time spent teaching. If you are interested in teaching a class, please contact Crystal Little Owl with your idea at 406-676-3390 ext.7565 or email: crystal.littleowl@ronank12.edu by Friday, Jan. 18, or sooner. You may also contact Crystal with ideas for classes you would like to see us offer.

POLSON — The North Lake County Library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

POLSON — The Polson Shooters Association will hold their annual membership meeting and dinner on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at the Polson VFW.

Social time with a nohost bar begins at 5:30 p.m., dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m.

The menu includes spaghetti with green salad and garlic bread and red or white wine. Dinner is $5 per person or free with new membership or renewal of membership at the door.

Anyone interested in shooting sports and who is eligible to own a firearm, is invited join our group for a fun evening and to learn more about PSA.

For more information, contact Rob St. Clair at 406-883-1110 or John Miller at 406-890-0964 or visit our web site at: https://polsonshootersassociation. org

POLSON — The Cowboy Country and the Gold Dust Girls will again perform at the Elks ballroom in Polson on Friday, Jan. 25, from 6-9 p.m. This is the same seven-piece band that was very well received when they played here last summer. The cover charge will be $5 per person.

POLSON — Enjoy “Friday Night at the Library” on the fourth Friday of each month. North Lake County Library will show movies rated PG or PG-13 ( posted on our website) and make fresh popcorn. This program debuts Friday, Jan. 25. Be in the library before 6 p.m. to be included. Feel free to bring your own nonalcoholic beverage and snacks.

POLSON — The Friends of the Library will hold a book sale at the North Lake County Library on Saturday, Jan. 26, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Come and find some treasures.

ARLEE — The Arlee Senior Center will a prime rib dinner on Saturday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m. for $7. Everyone is welcome.

BIGFORK — Montana State Parks and Flathead Lake State Park invite you to embrace the cold at the Flathead Lake State Park – Wayfarers Unit, 8600 Highway 35, Bigfork, (meet at the picnic shelter in the Harry Horn Day Use Area) on Saturday, Jan. 26, from 1-2:30 p.m. During this 1.5-hour Winter Wonder Workshop ranger-led program participants will explore winter ecology through a variety of hands-on activities and learn how to safely enjoy winter weather. All are welcome, but this program is intended for elementary-aged children. Participants should come prepared to be outside in cold weather for the duration of the program. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children. Cost is $4 per participant or $10 per family. Advanced registration is encouraged. For more information and to register, call the Flathead Lake Ranger Station at 406-837-3041.

IGNATIUS/MISSOULA — Lamb of God will hold their first choir and orchestra practice on Jan. 26. Choir practice will take place at the St. Ignatius Mission from 10 a.m.-noon. Orchestra practice will be from 4-6 p.m. at 3026 S Ave in Missoula. There will be six performances in April. All are welcome. Song books will be provided. Orchestra members please bring your own stands. For more information call: 406-370-6298, or 509-789-0235, or 406-890-4595.

ARLEE — The American Legion George Ducharme Post 113 in Arlee will sponsor an evening of Bingo on Jan. 27, from 3-7 p.m. at the senior housing next to the Community Building in Arlee. A meal will be available for for $5 per person. For more information if you are a veteran and would like to join Post 113 or the Auxiliary call Ron Tonasket at 406- 531-9176.

POLSON — The Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program invites you on Monday, Jan. 28 to Family yoga at 11 p.m. and at 4:30 p.m. Anyone with young children may participate in this free activity. The morning class is for the youngest ones, and the afternoon class is for all ages. Call 406-883-7288 for more information.

POLSON — Trying to become more familiar with your computer? Bring your own device or borrow one of ours for our “Absolute Computer Basics” class on Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 2-3 p.m. at the North Lake County Library. This class is open and free to the public. Stop by the circulation desk or call the library at 406-883-8225 to reserve your spot.

POLSON — The Polson Winter Wellness Fair will take place at the Red Lion Inn on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. There is a $5 entry fee and proceeds benefit Life Savers Animal Rescue. For more information, look up “Polson Winter Wellness Fair” on Facebook, or call 406-883-4216.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition will hold a potluck and conversation on immigration policies and procedures at 6:30 p.m. at Mission Valley United Methodist Church, (70715 Hwy 93, top of Post Creek Hill). There will be a presentation with immigration attorneys Robert Gentry and Randall Caudle and activist Neyreda Calero. Questions and answers and discussion will take place after the program. SKC and OPI credits will be available. For more information please call 406-745-4259.

POLSON — Polson City Court, (106 First Street, E), will hold their annual “Food for Fines” drive from Feb. 4 -28, Mondays-Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Defendants with existing fines may reduce the amount owed by donating non-perishable, non-expired food.

RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their next monthly meeting on Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ronan VFW. Our program this month will be with Deputy Scott Sciaretta and his new canine partner. MVBCH members - you won’t want to miss this presentation.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the Terrace Lake Community Church. Enjoy refreshments at 6 p.m. and join the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Inspire someone with a show and tell.

POLSON — Drop-off your quilts by Feb. 6 to share your quilts with All In Stitches’ annual quilt show, “Quilt Walk Around Polson.” The show begins on Saturday, Feb. 9. Please drop quilts off at All In Stitches on Main Street.

POLSON — Hey Griz Fans save the date. Come join us for a Griz Street and Gab on Feb. 6 at Glacier Brewing. Head Coach Bobby Hauck, along with his assistants and athletic department representatives, will join us for a brief signing day-visit on their way north. They will discuss the new signees and future expectations for the 2019 football season. Light refreshments will be served and it will be a fun fan event. The doors will open at 2 p.m. and the coaches and others should arrive about 3:30 p.m. Let’s show our support for the program and let these guys know how much we appreciate all their hard work. Go Griz!

POLSON — An introductory Zen meditation class is being offered at the YogaHeart Studio, 314 Main Street, on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m. The class will be presented by Zen Priest Zenku, Jerry Smyers. We are encouraging newcomers to attend to help them begin to establish a regular meditation practice. There is no charge for the class. Everyone is welcome. For more details call 847-721-0665.

RONAN – The Ronan-Pablo Youth Softball Association will conduct girls’ softball signups at Ronan Middle School on Wednesday, Feb. 6 and Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. Signups will also be held on Feb. 13 at K. William Harvey Elementary School and Pablo Elementary from 5 to 7 p.m. Those interested in coaching or volunteering or who have questions should call Sandra Wirz at 406- 203-2850 or Jennie Youngren at 406-360-8051.

POLSON — On Wednesday, Feb. 6, please join us for the Valentine’s Dance in the ballroom at the Elks on Main St. From 7-10 p.m. Ken’s Country Combo will provide a variety of country and vintage rock and roll music. Our theme will be Valentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day colors, so wear them if you have them. Jeans and boots? Oh, yes. The important thing is you getting out, enjoying the music and having fun with everyone. We would love to have you and your friends join us. No Elks membership required. The cover charge is $5. Hope to see you there.

POLSON — “Pop of Color,” an adult coloring program, will be in the large meeting room from 2-4 p.m. Are mid-winter gray days starting to take a toll? A pop of color is what we need. We provide snacks and all coloring projects and supplies (or you may also bring your own.) Please join us for this popular library program, full of relaxed fun, a little lifelong learning and good conversation. See you there.

POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Thursday of each month at the KwaTakNuk, in the Koostahtah room from noon-1 p.m. On Feb. 7 our guest speaker will be the Honorable Deborah Kim Christopher who will speak on drug-endangered children in Lake County. Everyone is welcome.

POLSON — A free dinner will be served at Polson Presbyterian Church, located across from the Linderman School, on Friday, Feb. 8. The February Friendship Table is free and open to all. Come join us.

POLSON – Join us for All In Stitches’ annual quilt show “Quilt Walk Around Polson.” Quilts will hang in businesses on Main Street from Saturday, Feb. 9 through Saturday, Feb. 23. Plan to take some time to pick up a ballot at All In Stitches and walk around Polson to vote on your favorite quilts by Feb. 20. Winning ribbons will be hung Feb. 21. Feel free to call All In Stitches at 406-883-3643 to talk with any of us if you have any questions.

CHARLO — Ninepipe Arts Group is holding its annual Valentine party at Leon Hall on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 5:30 pm. Leon Hall is on Leon Road off Highway 93 south of Ronan. Enjoy a silent auction of unique arts and crafts, gift baskets and lovely desserts. KC and the Valley Cats are providing the swing-era music. Please join us for “Wild About Art.” Tickets are $10 each. For more information, call 406-644-2311.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library District election for two seats on the Board of Trustees will be held May 7, 2019. If you are interested in running for the library board, pick up a Declaration for Nomination and Oath of Candidacy form at the library or at the County Election Office. Filing closes at 5 p.m. on Feb. 11. There is no filing fee or petition needed.

ARLEE — The Arlee CDC will host their 15th annual Chocolate Lover’s Festival on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., tasting starts at 6 p.m. The auction takes place beginning at 7 p.m. and the cost is $2 per person or $5 per family. If you wish to enter the contest, please bring two identical dishes, one for tasting and one to be auctioned. Proceeds support youth programs and the Jocko Valley Library. For more information, call 406-726-5550.

RONAN — The Ronan VFW Auxiliary 5652 will have a meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 at the VFW Hall. For more information call 406- 676-3380.

POLSON – The regular monthly meeting of the Polson rural fire district board of trustees will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station number 1, 25B Regatta Rd. The agenda is available on the Monday prior to the meeting on the website: polsonruralfiredistrict.org.

RONAN – The Ronan-Pablo Youth Softball Association will conduct girls’ softball signups on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at K. William Harvey Elementary School and Pablo Elementary from 5 to 7 p.m. Signups will also be held on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at Ronan Middle School from 5 to 7 p.m. Those interested in coaching or volunteering or who have questions should call Sandra Wirz at 406-203-2850 or Jennie Youngren at 406-360- 8051.

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association invites you to a Valentine’s Day ‘50s sock hop featuring Charles Lutz on Thursday, Feb. 14, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Big Arm Schoolhouse. There will be live music from the ‘50s including Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers, Ricky Nelson and more. Bring your favorite finger food, snack food or dessert to share. Call Lee at 406-849-5522, for more information.

POLSON — The North Lake County Library in Polson will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 14, for a staff development day.

POLSON — Register by Feb. 15 for the Mission Valley Has Talent contest. MVHT is a fundraiser for the Helping Hands Fund. Talent show rules and registration forms are available at: www.missionvalleyhastalent. org, and at schools and many businesses in Lake County. Contestants can register and pay fees online, or download a registration form, complete, include the fee and mail to the Helping Hands Fund, P.O. 1094, Polson, MT 59860. All forms and fees must be in the HHF office by Feb. 15. Questions can be directed to Helping Hands Fund office by calling 406-883- 8256. The 2019 event is scheduled for March 15.

RONAN — Jayme Stone Folklife, a versatile group of musicians has cultivated vibrant Sea Island spirituals, Creole calypsos, and stomp-down Appalachian dance tunes for contemporary listeners. Come enjoy the music at the Ronan Performing Arts Center on Friday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. Single tickets are $15 at the door. Advance tickets are $13 and college students with ID are $5. Youth 18 years old and under are free. If you have questions call 406-887-2739 or go to: www.missionvalleylive.com.

POLSON — The North Lake County Library in Polson will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18, in observation of President’s Day.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition will hold a potluck and conversation on responsible consumerism in a 24-hour media cycle with media cycle Shanti Johnson (a Humanities Montana presentation). This will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Mission Valley United Methodist Church (70715 Hwy 93,top of Post Creek Hill). There will be a question and answer and discussion after the program. SKC and OPI credits will be available. For more information please call 406-745-4259.

POLSON — Northwest Montana AARP Smart Driver Course will be taught at the Polson Senior Center on Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 8:30-11 a.m. and from 1-2:30 p.m. Call 406-883-4735 to make a reservation.