HOT SPRINGS — Jerry Fletcher will provide folk, blues and Americana music at the Symes Hotel in Hot Springs from 8-10 p.m.

VALLEY VIEW — January’s Valley View potluck will take place at the Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road, on Sunday, Jan. 8. Social time is at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is at 6 p.m. Bring a potluck dish to share and enjoy good food and good company. We hope to see you.

ARLEE — Bingo and 50/50 will be held on Jan. 8 from 3-7 p.m. at the Arlee Indian Senior Center. The George Ducharme American Legion Post 113 will sponsor this event. All proceeds will be used for services for the veterans of our area.

POLSON — The Lake County Chapter of ACT for America will meet and set its 2017 agenda on Monday, Jan. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk. A brief video from founder Brigitte Gabriel will be shown pointing out the current challenges to strengthen our national security and to keep our state and country safe from the threat of radical Islam. The public is invited and input from all interested citizens is encouraged.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Flathead District Irrigation meeting will be held on Jan. 9, 2017, at 1 p.m. at the FJBC building. Please note the change of location.

RONAN — The American Legion Post #138 of Ronan will meet on Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. (the second Tuesday of the month) at the Ronan High School west entry door, room #16. New members are welcome. For more information call 406-676-3380 or 406-210-2607.

POLSON — Billy Peterson, a two-time Grammy Award winner and world famous bass player, is performing with sons Will, Ricky and other special guests at the Eastshore Smokehouse on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Showtime is from 6-10 p.m. Admission is free; call 406-887-2096 for reservations.

RONAN — The Ronan VFW Auxiliary 5652 is meeting Jan. 11, (the second Wednesday of each month) at the VFW Hall at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 406-676-3380.

POLSON — Lake County Commissioners will hold a public meeting about Public Law 280 at 10 a.m. on Jan. 11 in room 211 of the Lake County Court house. The public will hear both sides of the financial issues surrounding the federal law that defines criminal jurisdiction of Tribal members within the reservation boundaries, and a resolution of intent to withdraw from the agreement.

PABLO — Salish Kootenai College will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with a mikespeak/share on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the Three Wolves Cafeteria on campus, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. President of SKC, Sandra Boham, will begin the “Mike Speak” at noon and there will be a number of other speakers. You are welcome to enjoy a gorgeous, free lunch with us. Call 406-250-9698 for more information.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition announces their annual Potluck Series – Nourish Your Body, Nourish Your Mind. On Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, at 6 p.m. bring a dish to share before the presentation at 6:45 p.m. of “Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War.” This movie is the story of Waitstill and Martha Sharp, a minister and his wife from Massachusetts, who performed many life-threatening missions in Europe during World War II. Join us at Mission Valley United Methodist Church, 70715 Highway 93, at the top of Post Creek Hill.

POLSON — Join your hosts the Bjorks, Faircloughs and Dan Barz Thursday, Jan. 12, for the first Masumola Meeting of 2017. Social hour starts at 5:45 p.m. Hosts are providing chili and cheese. Suggested food distribution: A–H - hot dish or cornbread, rolls, butter; I–O – dessert; P–Z - salad or veggie.

HOT SPRINGS — The Cutaways will play folk music at the Symes Hotel in Hot Springs from 8-10 p.m.

RONAN — From fiery Cuban son and Brazilian samba-funk, Maracuja takes you on a musical journey around Latin America. Enjoy soothing bossa nova and wistful boleros on Friday, Jan. 13, at the Ronan Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. This music will make you smile. Mission Valley Live is the sponsor of this event.

POLSON — The January Friendship Table Dinner is on Jan. 13 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.

POLSON — The Lake County Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, Jan. 13, at noon in the Rural Polson Fire Department building on Regatta Road in Polson. District Judge Kim Christopher will be the featured speaker. She will explain the need for a separate criminal justice building. She is expected to share courtroom examples of potentially explosive situations where feuding family members needed to be separated by deputy sheriffs. Anyone wishing to be informed on this issue is cordially invited to attend the meeting.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Senior Center will be the sight of AARP’s “Safe Driving Course” on Friday, Jan. 13. The class begins at 9 a.m. Call the center for additional information at 406-745-4462.

PABLO — SKC’s Martin Luther King series will continue on Friday, Jan. 13, from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Salish Kootenai College Library. There will be video clips and speakers will include Lydia Schildt-Silva and Amanda Means. Childcare will be available.

HOT SPRINGS — Friends of Clem bring hillbilly, jazz and old country music to the Symes Hotel in Hot Springs from 8-10 p.m.

RONAN – The Ronan Library District will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, in honor of Martin Luther King Day.

RONAN – The Ronan Library District will be closed for a staff work day on Tuesday, Jan. 17.

CHARLO —The Ft. Connah Restoration Society’s annual membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Ninepipes Allentown Restaurant in Charlo on Highway 93 at 7 p.m. There will be a no-host bar starting at 5:30 p.m. with the option of ordering a meal prior to the meeting. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information email: 4winds@blackfoot.net or call 406-745-4336.

POLSON—It might be a bit cold outside but the time together will warm your heart and stimulate your mind-so join us. Resource Roundtable will meet on Jan. 18 at noon in the Lake County Health Department conference room. Lunch will be provided. We will have a special speaker. Please RSVP for a meal count.

CHARLO —Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana’s “Black Tie Dinner — tie optional— fundraiser” is on Thursday, Jan. 19. Guests are invited to take part in an open tour of the museum starting at 5 p.m. and the dinner at Allentown Restaurant in the Ninepipes Lodge starts at 7 p.m. Guest speaker is Dale Burk, a writer-photographer. Attendees may make reservations by calling 406-644-3435 or emailing ninepipesmuseum@montana.com.

POLSON — The first Polson Chamber of Commerce SPLASH of 2017 will be held on Thursday, Jan. 19, from 5-7 p.m. at the Montana Co-op, 401 Main Street. The monthly Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour offers participants the chance to network and learn more about the featured business every month. For additional information about this and other Chamber programs, visit www.polsonchamber.com or call 883-5969.

HOT SPRINGS — Pam Vankirk will provide country music at the Symes Hotel in Hot Springs from 8-10 p.m.

RONAN — The Ronan Library District will host a “Family Movie Night” from 4-6 p.m. We will show “Megamind.” For more information, stop by or call the library at 406-676-3682.