POLSON — "Powerful Tools for Caregivers" is a six-session, 90-minutes weekly series of classes designed to help caregivers with the many physical, social, and emotional challenges they face. It is well-known that very often caregivers become ill or even die before the person they are caring for, simply because they ignore their own needs. Two facilitators who have been caregivers themselves lead these sessions. Classes are planned in Polson on Thursdays, Jan. 14-Feb. 18, from 10-11:30 a.m. at Providence St. Joseph Hospital. The regular fee is $50, however we can charge on a sliding scale based on income. There is also funding available to reimburse those who want to pay for respite care for their loved one so they can attend the classes. Please call Jane at 406-883-7284 or 1-800-266-4188, for more information or to register.

POLSON — The show "Sketch the Sculpture" will open at Sandpiper Art Gallery on Friday, Jan. 15. There will be drinks and hors d'oeuvres from 5-7 p.m. The display runs until Feb. 19.

RONAN — The VFW Auxiliary 5652 is meeting on Feb. 10, (second Wednesday of each month), at 6:30 p.m. at the Ronan VFW Hall.

For more information, call 406-676-3380.

DIXON — The Sweetheart Dinner will take place at the Dixon School on Thursday, Feb. 11, from 5-7 p.m. Tickets are $12 each or $30 for a family of four. The meal includes roast beef, potatoes and gravy, green beans, beverage, salad, roll and dessert. For more information, call 406-246-3566.

POLSON — A special Introduction to Zen Meditation Class that was being offered at the Yoga Heart Studio, 314 Main Street, on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. has been rescheduled until sometime in March. For more details call 847-721-0665.

POLSON — Come out and support the Polson Lady Pirates basketball teams on Thursday, Feb. 11, against Bigfork High School in the Linderman Gymnasium. Freshman game starts at 4:15 p.m., JV game is at 5:45 p.m. with the varsity game at 7:30 p.m. For more information go to the Polson High School website.  

POLSON — Masumola Club will meet on Feb. 11 starting with social hour at 5:45 p.m. Hosts for February are Lou and Irene Marchello and Ron McClellan.  It will be a Valentine’s theme.

Suggested potluck food distribution are: A–H salad or veggie; I–O; meat or hot dish; P –Z dessert. March hosts are the Olsons, the Clements and the Mowbrays. There will be live music provided by The Shamrockers.

POLSON — A free dinner will be served at the Polson Presbyterian Church on Feb. 12 from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. The Friendship Table Dinner is free and open to all.

POLSON — Lake County Sheriff Don Bell will speak at the Friday, Feb. 12, noon meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club at the Polson Rural Fire Dept. meeting room. Sheriff Bell will assess his first year in office, report on the consolidation of all Search and Rescue equipment to under one roof, and discuss the “meth” problem in Lake County. The meeting is open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to attend.

ST. IGNATIUS — Kuilix Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Good Citizen Essay contest winners from three local high schools will be announced and awarded on Saturday, Feb. 13. First place will receive $250, second place will receive $100 and third place will receive $50. Who will be the winners? We welcome the students, teachers, parents, and friends to join us at the United Methodist Church (top of the hill) on Highway 93 North of St. Ignatius at noon. Lunch will be served followed by the awards.

RONAN — An open house to honor Sherri McDonald as she retires from nearly 30 years of service as chairperson of the Ronan Bread Basket is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall from 2 – 4 p.m. This is located at 35933 Round Butte Road in Ronan. Join us for a time of remembrances and thanks for her dedicated service to the community.

VALLY VIEW — Bring your valentine guest to our Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road, potluck on Sunday, Feb. 14. Bring your favorite potluck dish and join us for good food and company. Social time begins at 5:30 p.m.; bring your drink of choice. Dinner is at 6 p.m.  Hope you will all join us on Valentine's Day. Tell your family, friends and neighbors. Call Kelly Bailey at 406-883-2910 with your questions.

ST. IGNATIUS — The next St. Ignatius Neighborhood Watch meeting will be held at the St. Ignatius Town Hall (next to the fire station) on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. Guests speakers will be Jill Valley (depending on her schedule) and Matt Connelly, St. Ignatius Chief of Police. All residents of St. Ignatius and the surrounding area are invited to attend.

PABLO — New this spring The Peoples Center will offer a 12-week Youth Dance Performance Circle. Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m. The first class and sign up will be Tuesday, Feb. 16. Please call the office at 406-675-0160 with questions. This is a SAMHSA Grant project.

POLSON — Come out and support the Polson Pirates basketball teams on Tuesday, Feb. 16, against Whitefish High School at Linderman Gymnasium. Freshman game starts at 4:15 p.m., JV game is at 5:45 p.m. and varsity at 7:30 p.m. This is the boys’ last game and is Senior Night.  For more information, go to the Polson High School website.

POLSON — Missoula Self Help Law Center will be in Polson on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at the North Lake County Public Library from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. They will provide services on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Walk-ins are welcome all day or to schedule an appointment please call 406-258-3428.

POLSON — Join us for All In Stitches’ 15th Annual Walk Around Polson Quilt Show. Quilts will hang in businesses on Main Street from Saturday, Feb. 13, through Saturday, Feb. 27. Plan some time to pick up a ballot and walk around Polson to vote on your favorite quilts by Feb. 23. Ribbons will be hung Feb. 24. Feel free to call All In Stitches at 406-883-3643, if you have any questions.

POLSON — The Community Dance has been going on at the Elks Club for nearly 25 years. Every first and third Wednesday from 7-10 p.m. Ken’s Country Combo plays wonderful tunes and does take requests. Come check it out. 

POLSON — We really could use your support at the dance at the Elks on Feb. 17. We need bigger crowds and would love to include you. Ken’s Country Combo plays the wonderful music. We get together from 7-10 p.m. at the Elks. Come and join the fun.

RONAN — Ronan Library's third annual Adopt-A-Book Event is Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 5-7 p.m. February is “I love to read month” and the library is asking community members to help us purchase quality children's books for the library. Books up for "adoption" will be on display all month at the library. On Ronan library will have an “adopt-a-book and adult coloring party.” Stop by to relax, snack, color and purchase books for yourself, your children, or the library. Call the library at 406-676-3682 for more information.

RONAN — Lake County Community Development Corporation, 407 Main Street, will host “Making Energy Work for Your Small Business or Agricultural Operation” on Wednesday, Feb. 17, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Energy costs can be among businesses’ highest variable costs. This program helps increase American energy independence. 

Contact Heather Handeland at 406-829-3395 ext. 106 or heather.handeland@mt.usda.gov to RSVP or for additional information.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library, 2 First Ave. E, will host Digital Learning Day on Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. in the library meeting room. Trainer Sara Fisher will instruct and answer your questions about technology and electronic devices. Devices such as an iPad, Kindle, etc. will be available to explore, along with instructional practice involving the library’s e-resources. There will also be laptops featuring different topics or skills. Information about free technology tutorials will be offered. Any one of any age or skill level is invited. For more information, call 406-883-8225.

POLSON —The theme for the Wednesday, Feb. 17, Parents as Teachers Community Connection will be “Random Acts of Kindness.” Open to the public, this fun event will include snacks, an activity or two, places to climb and crawl through, and story time. Kids will be able to take a book home with them too. Come join us from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Lake County Public Health Department, 802 Main St.

Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend this free program. This is a good chance to meet other families with young children in the area, and to learn more about the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program. Call LCPH at 406-883-7288 for more information.

ST. IGNATIUS — A potluck and movie with conversation from 5:30- 8:30 p.m. will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the Mission Valley United Methodist Church, 70715 Highway 93, (top of Post Creek Hill). Bring a dish to share at 5:30 p.m., the movie on Selma regarding the Civil Rights Movement, Black Lives Matter, Native Lives Matter and Non-violence in today’s world is at 6 p.m. with respectful conversation to follow. There is no admission and the public is invited. The Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition, Inc sponsors this event. For further information, call 406-745-4259 or 406-745-3303.

POLSON — The Resource Roundtable will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the Lake County Health Department conference room at noon. Lunch will be provided; hope you can join us.

POLSON — Ash Wednesday and Lenten soup suppers and worship services will be held each Wednesday, Feb. 10-March 16, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Suppers are at 5:30 p.m., followed by the worship services at 6:30 p.m. Good Shepherd is located at 409 Fourth Ave. For more information, call 406-883-5864 or visit the website: www.gslcpolsonmt.com.

POLSON — Come out and support the Polson Lady Pirates basketball teams on Thursday, Feb. 18, against Whitefish High School in the Linderman  Gymnasium. Freshman game starts at 4:15 p.m., JV game is at 5:45 p.m. with the varsity game at 7:30 p.m. This is the girls’ last home game and will be Senior Night. For more information go to the Polson High School website

POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Thursday of each month at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, Koostatah room from noon-1 p.m. Please join us Feb. 18 when our guest speakers will be Jenifer Blumberg and Savanna Bell, RN, who are Parent Educators with the Lake County Public Health Department. They will give an overview on the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting Program. They will also provide a summary of the Adverse Childhood Experience Study and its impact on children and families. Finally, they will talk about The Nest, a new home in Lake County/Flathead Reservation serving pregnant and parenting young moms.

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will be held Thursday, Feb. 18, from 5-7 p.m. Your host will be Red Lion Hotels, 209 Ridgewater Drive. See you there.

POLSON — Blue Smoke will headline Polson’s Seventh Annual Winter Fest, Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Elks Club Ball Room, beginning at 5 p.m. “Soup’s On,” a free food program relies on this yearly fundraiser to support these efforts. Admission is only $10, which includes a Montana Feast in the Spirit of the Valley. Desserts will feature our finest bakers who volunteer weekly at Soup’s On. Children under 10 are free. A silent auction and 50/50 drawing are also on tap. Donation items for the auction are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions you may contact the Wander Inn between 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Thursday at 406-883-5160 or 406-871-1109.

RONAN — The final day of Ronan/Pablo softball signups will be Feb. 22 at the Ronan Event Center from 5-7 p.m. There will be no late signups. If you have questions, please call Fontella Webster at 406-274-0543 

PABLO — The 2016 Career Fair at Salish Kootenai College will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Joe McDonald Health and Wellness Center (SKC gym). For free rides to the Career Fair, contact 406-275-2792 by Friday, Feb. 19.