RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Terrace Lake Community Church. Refreshments will be provided. Be sure to bring your show and tell items. The first class for the new year will be on Saturday, Jan. 18, for those of you that have signed up. Start a New Year’s resolution with a creative hobby and come be a part of the guild or just stop by and  see what we have to offer and join the fun.

POLSON — On Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, from 2-3:30 p.m., the North Lake County Public library will offer an adult coloring program entitled, “South of the Border.” The holidays are over and everyone is ready to head south for some sunshine and warmer temperatures. Let’s make our own heat right here in the library and have some fun with an activity full of vibrant color, Latin rhythm and spicy snacks. We provide the coloring supplies or you may bring your own. Cha-cha-cha!

RONAN — A free workshop regarding the USDA Rural Development Value Added Producer Grants will be held on Thursday, Jan. 9, from 9 a.m.-noon at the LCCDC office, 407 Main St SW. The USDA Value Added Producer Grant Program assists farmers and ranchers in the development of value-added products. Learn more about the program and how it can help you finance your value-added products. Grants and matching funds can be used for planning activities or expenses related to producing and marketing a value-added agricultural product. Space is limited so reserve your seat today.Register online at: lccdc. ecenterdirect.com/events/588. For more information contact Taylor Lyon at 406-676-5912 or email: taylor.lyon@lakecountycdc.org.

Value-Added Producer Grants Workshop. This free workshop helps farmers and ranchers learn about this USDA program that can help them finance value-added ag products. 9 a.m.-noon at the LCCDC office in Ronan. Sponsored by the Lake County Community Development Corporation.

POLSON — “Movin’ to the Music” will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 5-6 p.m. at the North Lake County Public Library. The holidays are over, winter is truly here and you know you need to move your body … is there any way to make this fun? We here at the library think so. We invite you to join us premiering a new kind of program called “Movin’ to the Music.” Drawing inspiration from a variety of sources, this multi-generational family-friendly hour of movement will explore several ways of incorporating gentle movement and music. It’s colorful. It’s rhythmic. It’s what January needs. Wear comfy shoes.

POLSON — Please join us for the community dance at the Elks on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 7-10 p.m. in the ballroom. Music is provided by Ken’s Country Combo playing a variety of country and vintage rock and roll. This is our birthday dance where we celebrate birthdays for this month complete with a birthday cake. No Elks membership is required. The cover charge is $5. Come and check us out.

RONAN — The first in a series of seven workshops, “Farm Strategic Planning,” will be offered at the Lake County Community Development building from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15. For more information call 406-676-5912.

RONAN — LCCDC is offering a free workshop on taking your idea for a food business from concept to consumer on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the LCCDC office, 407 Main St., SW. Register online at: lccdc.ecenterdirect.com/events or call 406-676-5914.

POLSON – The regular monthly meeting of the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, at 6 p.m. at the fairgrounds station No. 1, 25-B Regatta Rd. The agenda is available on the Monday prior to the meeting on the website: lakemt.gov/prfd.

POLSON — Lake County Commissioner Bill Barron will speak at the next Kiwanis Club meeting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, at the KwaTaqNuk. Barron will give an update on the current affairs in Lake County.

POLSON — The Polson Chamber January SPLASH sponsor is Clearwater Montana Properties. The SPLASH event is on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 5-7 p.m. at Clearwater Montana Properties, 201 Main St. Cost is $2.

CHARLO — The annual Black Tie Dinner is held to support Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana.  The event will be held on Jan. 16, 2020. Award winning author Bryce Andrews will be the guest speaker. A complimentary tour of the museum will take place from 5-6 p.m. A no-host social hour will take place from 6-7 p.m. with dinner served at 7 p.m. Tickets are $60 and can be obtained by calling the Ninepipes Museum at 406-644-3435.  

POLSON — Mission Valley Live brings The Ringling 5, singing ranchers and farmers, to perform at the Polson High School auditorium on Friday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. This group tells the story of the modern-day West through songs the whole family can enjoy. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased in Ronan at R&R Health Care Plus and True Value Hardware and in Polson at 1st Interstate Bank and the Perfect Shot Tavern.

POLSON — NWAARP’s Smart Driver Course will be taught on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Polson Senior Center from 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. Call 406-883-4735 to make a reservation.