Wednesday, January 3
Sing, save Mission Church
ST. IGNATIUS — Do you sing? Haven’t sung since high school? It doesn’t matter; we need you. Come and raise a joyful noise and save a piece of the history of this valley. “Lamb of God” is an Easter production that will be held as a benefit for the fresco renovation at the Historic Mission Church in St. Ignatius on March 23, 24 and 25. We need choir members, soloists, orchestra participants, pianists, etc. Anyone interested in being in the choir come to the first rehearsal at the Mission Church on Jan. 3, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. Anyone interested in the orchestra or helping in some other way or just have questions, please call 509-789 0235 or 406- 370-6298.
Saturday, January 6
Dogsled, skijore at Seeley Lake Trailhead
SEELEY LAKE — On Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 6 and 7, 2018, from 9 a.m.- noon each day, all mushers (beginning or experienced) and all skijorers are invited to Montana Mountain Mushers Fun Run at the Seeley Lake Trailhead (Morrell Creek), just north of Seeley Lake. Park in the mushers parking lot and be ready to run. Participants will run their dog(s) Saturday between 9 a.m.-noon and again on Sunday between 9 a.m.-noon. There will be lots of hands-on training for everyone. This run is free but registration is required. Bring your sleds, skis and dogs to run each day. Everyone is welcome and it will be a fun, relaxed and great way to run your dogs with experienced dog mushers. For information, call 406-881-2909 or 406-677-3141, or go online to: montanamountainmushers. com.
Monday, January 8
Ronan School Board to meet
RONAN — The Ronan School Board will meet in the Ronan High School Library at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 8.
Tuesday, January 9
Join ‘Working Together: Community Action Workshop’
RONAN — Mission Valley Rises: Democracy Engaged! is a local, non-partisan, community-led group, committed to exploring issues that affect our community. We have invited Svein Neuman, of Northern Plains Resource Council, to explain how his organization has been so effective in bringing together people with different points of view to find solutions that work for the community. He will also engage participants in a conversation about how we can be more effective as active citizens. Join us for another interesting and informative evening on Tuesday, Jan. 9, from 6-8 p.m. at the Ronan Senior Citizens’ Center, 528 Main Street SW. For more information, call 406-745- 3001 or go to missionvalleyrises. com.
Sheriff to discuss jail changes
POLSON — A Polson Pachyderm meeting will be held on Feb. 9 from noon-1 p.m. at Polson Rural Fire department off Regatta road. Sheriff Don Bell will speak about the work being done to implement NIC assessment recommendations and lower the overcrowding in the Lake County Jail.
Wednesday, January 10
Auxiliary to meet
RONAN — The Ronan VFW Auxiliary 5652 will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the VFW Hall at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 406-676-3380
Benefit supports West Shore Library
LAKESIDE — A benefit entitled, “One pint at a time,” is being held to support the West Shore Community Library on Jan. 10, 2018, at the Tamarack Brewing Company from 6-9 p.m.
Fort Connah group meets
CHARLO — The Fort Connah Restoration Society will hold their annual membership meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, at Ninepipes Lodge. Social hour and no-host bar will begin at 5:30 p.m., dinner is at 6 p.m. followed by a meeting at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Learn about multigenerational workforce
PABLO — Five generations in the workplace – are you ready? Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y/Millennials, Generation Z … Today they’re all in the workforce. Rick Edwards, an expert on workplace dynamics, will talk about the challenges and opportunities of managing a multi-generational workforce. Learn how generations differ, what they have in common, and how they can work together to form productive relationships. Join us on Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m.-noon in the Johnny Arlee /Vic Charlo Theater at SKC. RSVP at 406-676- 5901 to reserve your seat. This workshop is free.
Rural Fire Board to meet
POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire Board’s January meeting of the Board of Trustees will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 6 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station No. 1 meeting room 25-B, on Regatta Rd.
Friday, January 12
Enjoy free dinner
POLSON — The January Friendship Table Dinner is on Friday, Jan. 12, from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us; this dinner is free and open to all.
Saturday, January 13
Begin new year with half marathon
POLSON — The third annual “Sorry Bout That Half Marathon and Team Relay” will take place on Saturday, Jan. 13. Entry fee for the race is $33 dollars until Jan. 1, 2018, and. includes a T-shirt, a race medal, chili and coffee. For more information and registration go to: RunSignup.com and search for “Sorry Bout That Half Marathon.”
Chamber to award businesses
POLSON — The annual Chamber Awards banquet is set for Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at the KwaTuqNuk Resort. Tickets are $50 each or a table of 10 for $500. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 406-528-5262 or bduty@stlukehealthcare.org.
Sunday, January 14
Join community potluck
VALLEY VIEW — Celebrate the New Year with our community potluck on Sunday, Jan. 14. Bring your drink of choice to social time at 5:30 p.m. and bring your favorite potluck dish to share for dinner at 6 p.m. Come enjoy good food and good company; everyone is welcome. The Clubhouse is located at 40762 Valley View Road. If you have any questions call 406-883-2910. We hope to see you all there.
Mariners change signups to Polson location
POLSON — The Mission Valley Mariners will have sign ups on Sunday, Jan. 14, at Sweet Bliss in Polson from 1-4 p.m. (Originally scheduled for Ronan horticultural barn.) Players must be 13-19 years old. For more information, call 406-261-6015 or 406-212-2540.