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.

RONAN — Lake County Community Development, 407 Main Street, is the site of a free workshop entitled, “Taking your Food Business from Concept to Consumer.” This class provides a firm foundation for starting a food business. The meeting is on Tuesday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Register to reserve a seat by calling 406-676-5901.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library is presenting a free Core Computer class on Tuesday, Jan. 30, from 2-4 p.m. This session is called “Email and Email Systems, Part1.” All computer classes will be held in the library conference room. Please reserve your spot by calling 406-883- 8225.

POLSON —The Lake County School Transportation Committee will meet Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, at 10 a.m. in room number 317 of the Lake County Courthouse. Adjustments needed in school bus routes will be discussed. Guests are welcome. For further information, contact Carolyn O. Hall, Lake County Superintendent of Schools, at 406-883-7262.

POLSON — Lake County Democrats will host an informational program at the North Lake County Library on Wednesday, Jan. 31. There will be a social gathering at 6:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 7 p.m. Lake County Attorney, Steve Eschenbacher, and Sheriff Don Bell will be on hand to discuss the issues involving crime which are confronting Law Enforcement Officers and the Lake County Attorney’s Office. According to a recent newspaper article, 60 people were released from jail in a three-week period because of lack of space. Everyone is welcome to attend.

POLSON — A Zen Meditation Class is offered at the YogaHeart Studio, 314 Main Street, on Wednesday, Jan. 31 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 — Mission Valley Has Talent competition is scheduled for 7 p.m., Friday, March 9, at the Polson High School Auditorium. Jan. 31 is the deadline to register for the competition. Pick up registration forms at valley churches, banks, schools, senior centers or download from the Mission Valley Has Talent Facebook page. Top talent for the March 9 Mission Valley Has Talent competition could win $500 for first place, $300 for second or $200 for third. This event is a fundraiser for the Helping Hands Fund, a non-profit ministry of the Mission Valley Ministerial Association. For more information, go to Mission Valley Has Talent Facebook page or call 406-249-0837.

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery begins 2018 with a fundraising campaign with a twist. This will be a non-juried open show until Feb. 23. Our members will donate some of their favorite works by other artists for resale at reduced prices. Discover lots of fine local art at great prices.

POLSON — To celebrate February being “I Love to Read Month,” North Lake County Public Library District is offering its annual Adopt-a-Book program. During the month of February, you may “adopt” a children’s book and present it to the library’s collection. You can purchase a book to honor or remember a special person or event, or your love of reading. Each book is $15. After a book is purchased, a plaque will be inscribed and placed inside. For more information, call the library at 406-883-8225 or stop by the circulation desk at 2 First Ave. E.

POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis Club will meet on Thursday, Feb. 1, at noon at the KwaTaqNuk downstairs. Our speaker will be Bryan Lipscomb, president and CEO of Energy Keepers, Inc., the tribal corporation that managed the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ acquisition of Kerr Dam from 2012-2015. Brian will give us an update on the dam. The public is welcome to attend our meeting.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library’s Story Time for 3-5 year olds, their siblings and their caregivers takes place from 10-11 a.m. or from 4-5 p.m. on Thursdays. The story, “The Groundhog Awakes,” will be read on Feb. 1. The library is located at 2 First Ave. E.

POLSON — Join us for All In Stitches’ 17th annual Walk Around Polson Quilt Show. Quilts will hang in businesses on Main Street from Saturday, Feb. 10, through Saturday, Feb. 24. Plan some time to pick up a ballot at All In Stitches and walk around Polson to vote on your favorite quilts by Feb. 21. Ribbons will be hung Feb. 22. If you’d like to participate in this year’s show, please drop off your quilts by Feb. 7 at the shop. Feel free to call All In Stitches at 406-883-3643 to talk with any of us if you have any questions.

PABLO — SKC offers free tax preparation to people who earn $54,000 or less a year. About SKC Volunteers: Students enrolled in SKC’s Tax Class receive fifteen weeks of training to become certified to prepare advanced tax returns. Go to SKC Darcy McNickle Library on Feb. 2, 9, 16, and 23 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. (No appointments necessary) Call 406-275-4851 for more information.

RONAN — The Mariners’ annual Tri-Tip Dinner fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 2, at the Ronan Community Center. For tickets and additional information, call 406-261- 6015 or 406-212-2540.