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.

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.

POLSON — The Northwest Montana Accordion Association will hold a jam session on Sunday, Feb. 1, from 2-5:30 p.m. at the VFW in Polson.

RONAN — The Ronan Library has handpicked some new, high-quality books for children and young adults. You can “foster” one or more of these books this month by purchasing them any time in February. Come in to the library or go to: http://r2888.myubam.com/Event/82764 to purchase books for the library, or for yourself.

RONAN – The Spirit of Truth Church, Pache Community Building in Ronan, is relocating to 57816 Hwy. 93 South, Pablo (the old Allred’s Paints building.) The first service will be held Feb. 1 at 11 a.m.  All are invited.

Bible studies and free counseling services will be provided as requested. A dedication service planned for the new location is yet to be scheduled.

We deeply appreciate the generosity shown by the Salish Kootenai Housing Authority for the use of their community building. For more information contact Pastor Dr. Mingo Guerrero at cell (707) 337-2645, home (406) 837-2637 or email mguerrero1018@yahoo.com

RONAN — The United States Department of Agriculture State Food and Agriculture Council in Montana will hold seven USDA community meetings on Montana’s seven Indian reservations from Feb. 2 to Feb. 9 to promote the availability of USDA programs. The local meeting will be held Monday, Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center, 300 3rd Ave. NW, Ronan. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. For more information contact Jennifer Cole (USDA Farm Service Agency) at (406) 587-6786.

RONAN – Pastor Seth Nelson will be leading a three-week course entitled “Spiritual Practices in the Church and in the World” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 10, and 17. The course will focus on spiritual disciplines that many find helpful in their faith journeys including disciplines like devotional Bible reading, recitation of the Jesus Prayer, how to make and use prayer beads, and more. All are welcome to join us in the basement of Faith Lutheran Church in Ronan as we explore different spiritual practices together.

POLSON — A City Commission Work Session will be held in Commission Chambers at 106 1st Street East on Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. to receive information about the Proposed Water Rights Compact. Representatives from the State of Montana, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, and the Opponents of the Compact have been invited to give presentations.

The goal of this work session is to hear information strictly related to the municipal groundwater claims the City holds and how these claims may be affected by the Compact. After these informational presentations, the Commission may call for public comment and citizens are encouraged to attend. This work session will conclude promptly at 8 p.m. No political position on behalf of the City will be taken at this work session.

Any questions, please call Karen Sargeant at (406) 249-5123 or contact via email at parks@cityofpolson.com

RONAN - The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Terrace Lake Community Church, on Terrace Lake Road in Ronan. Bring your sew and tell. Everyone is welcome.

ARLEE —The Arlee District meeting will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 6-8 p.m. at the Arlee Community Center.

Shelly Fyant is sponsoring this event. Call (406) 546-5633, for more information.

POLSON — It will be “Western Night” at the community dance this Wednesday, Feb. 4. Ken’s Country Combo will play Wednesday at the Elks from 7-10 p.m. Grab your horse, your gal and meet us on the dance floor. Treats are wonderful so bring your favorite to share and join the fun.

RONAN – The Ronan High School will host a talent show Friday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for ages 6 and older and are available at Valley and Community Bank main locations, RHS and RMS offices, as well as at the door. Proceeds will help fund the RHS 2015 Jazz Band Tour.