POLSON — The Polson Pirate and Lady Pirate basketball teams would like to honor Buck Young at this week’s Friday night basketball game against Ronan. Buck was an avid volunteer and supporter of Pirate sports. He recently passed away. Buck’s favorite color was Ohio State Buckeye red and we are asking everyone to wear red to the game for a “Red Out.” Lady Pirates play Friday at 6 p.m. and the Pirates play at 7:30 p.m. 

POLSON — The second annual Spur the Cancer Out of Montana Cowboy Ball is Saturday, Jan. 4, at 6 p.m. at the KwaTakNuk Resort. Tickets are $50 each. The Mark Duboise Band will provide music and there will be a live auction, a prime rib dinner, and a full bar. Tickets are $10 each for a gun raffle for a Henry Golden Boy 357.  Call Leon Wieder at (406) 207-7284 or Darcy Malatare at (406) at 674-2700 ext. 1241 or go to: Facebook.com/spurthecanceroutofMontana.

RONAN — Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 207 Eisenhower St. SW, will present “2014 Discover” with Georgia Penniman, M.ED., (an international teacher/counselor), on Jan. 4 from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Call (406) 676-3361 or go to: lighthousechristian@ronan.net, for more information.

POLSON — The Northwest Accordion Association is having a jam session on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 5, from 2-5: 30 p.m. at the Polson Elks Lodge. All players, dancers and spectators are welcome.

LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Commissioners are seeking two citizen volunteers to serve three-year terms on the Lake County Board of Health. The board has regular bimonthly meetings and occasional special meetings to address community health and environmental health issues. 

The Board of Commissioners will accept letter of interest to serve on the board through Monday, Jan. 6, 2014. Letters should be addressed to the Lake County Commissioners, 106 Fourth Ave. E, Polson, MT 59860. For more information, contact the commissioners at (406) 883-7204 or email: lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov.

RONAN — The Ronan City Council will meet Monday, Jan. 6., at 6 p.m. at Ronan City Hall, 207 Main Street, SW. The public is encouraged to attend the meetings, which are held the first and third Monday of each month.

RONAN — The first meeting in 2014 of the Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will be Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the VFW Clubhouse, on Round Butte Road, at 7:30 p.m. It’s a new year, so let’s all invite a friend and come and see what we have in mind for the up-coming year. Guests are always welcome. For more information, you may contact Dennese at (406) 883-5876.

POLSON — The first dance of the New Year will be at the Elks on Jan. 8 from 7-10 p.m. Heart to Heart will play and treats are served so keep them coming. Treats are a big hit and greatly appreciated. See you there and happy New Year to all.

POLSON — The Montana Association for the Blind support group meeting will take place this month on Jan. 8 at 12:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens’ Center, 504 Third Ave. E in Polson. The association meets the second Wednesday of every month.

POLSON — On Thursday, Jan 9, at 6: 30 p.m., a program entitled, “Think Snow,” will include a video of rare operating snow vehicles from the museum collection and a tour of some of the tools and toys of winter on display. Dress warmly and come earlier if you want to see some of the outside collection.

Admission is free and treats are welcomed. If you would like to contribute to, present, or suggest a program, please call Gil at (406) 883-6804.

There will be a sewing machine maintenance class on Jan. 9 at the St. Ignatius Senior Center held in conjunction with the Thursday Quilters. Bring your machine, a project to work on, a potluck dish to share and $10 for the class, which takes place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

POLSON — Dads and Kids’ Pizza Night kicks off a new innovative father-involvement program called WATCHD.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) on Thursday, Jan. 9, from 6-7 p.m. at Linderman Elementary, 114 Fourth Ave. E. WATCH D.O.G.S. is the father-involvement initiative of the National Center For Fathering. Inspired by one father’s desire to increase male involvement in his children’s school and with the help of the school's teachers and administration, WATCH D.O.G.S was created in 1998.

VALLEY VIEW — Valley View Women’s Club’s monthly meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. Call Kelly Bailey at (406) 883-2910 for location if you would like to join our club. New members are needed.  Have a happy New Year.

POLSON — Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery, 306 Main Street, announces the first exhibit of the New Year entitled: “First in Fourteen.” Members Kelly Apgar (monochromatic work composed of found objects), Paula Craft (B and W photography), Maryann Eikens (bronze sculptures) and Donna Rolfson (paintings) have put together a show of new works to open the season. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Jan. 10, from 5-7 p.m. The show will hang until Feb. 14. 

For more information, contact the Gallery at (406) 883-5956 or visit: Sandpiperartgallery.com.

POLSON — James Kiser, CEO of Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, will be the featured speaker at the Friday, Jan. 10, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club. He will speak on the state of healthcare and St. Joseph’s position in regard to a new clinic being constructed in Polson by Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Pachyderms meet at the Polson Rural Fire Department building west of the bridge on Regatta Road. Social time begins at 11:30 a.m. with the business meeting starting at noon. 

POLSON — Enjoy a free dinner at the Presbyterian Church’s Friendship Table Dinner on Jan. 10 from 5-7 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School.  Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their January meeting on Jan. 11 instead of Jan. 7. We will host a “Sew-in” from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Terrace Lake Community Church in Ronan.  An appreciation dinner will be provided at noon, with a gift bag exchange (as planned for our cancelled meeting in December). The meeting will take place right after lunch. Please bring your sampler block of the month to show and your show and tell, plus any project you might want to spend the day sewing on – maybe your challenge project. Everyone is welcome

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 I and II will be shown on Saturday, Jan. 11. 

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 or go to: Facebook.com/frhrc2.

VALLEY VIEW — Valley View Clubhouse’s monthly potluck is Sunday Jan. 12, at 5 p.m. at the Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road. Bring your favorite potluck dish and enjoy good food and company. 

POLSON — The newest member of the Mission Mountain Drug Taskforce, a canine named Llop, will make his debut at a public meeting held at the North Lake County Public Library in Polson on Monday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and meet the new team member with especially watchful eyes and a prominent nose.

RONAN — The American Legion Post 138 is meeting on Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 35981 Round Butte Road. New members are welcome. For more information, call Jack Fay at (406) 676-3380. 

POLSON — The next Thyme for Herbs meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 14, in the meeting room of the library in Polson. The topic for the month is “Understanding the Importance of Using Heirloom Seeds.” We will also discuss: planning your herb garden, growing herbs and herb seeds for profit, continuing to become familiar with using the “Herbal 9-1-1.”

Everyone is welcome. Bring your ideas and questions to share with us. For more information, please call Linda Peterson at (406) 319-2446.

POLSON — The next community dance at the Elks is on Jan. 15 from 7-10 p.m. “Western Night” is the theme for the night and Ken’s Country Combo will provide the entertainment. Treats are welcome. Come join the fun.