RONAN — A “Winter Book Chat,” sponsored by Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana, will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Ronan Public Library, 203 Main Street. Dave Kaufmann, former Charlo history teacher, will host the chat about the book “Tough Trip Through Paradise,” by Andrew Garcia, a packer and mountain man. On consecutive Thursdays: Feb. 2, 9, and 16, additional chats will take place. Call 406-676-2837 if you need to purchase a book.

POLSON — Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes are scheduled for six Tuesdays, Jan. 24-Feb. 28. Time for the class is 10-11:30 a.m. The classes are sponsored by the Area VI Agency on Aging to help caregivers thrive in this most difficult life role. Please call Jane or Holly at 1-800- 266-4188 for more information or to sign up. Class size is limited.

ST. IGNATIUS — The AARP Tax-Aide Program provides free help in preparing and electronically filing federal and state income tax returns for low to moderate- income taxpayers. This service is free to taxpayers of any age. Help will be available at the St. Ignatius Senior Center the first and third Tuesday of February by appointment only. Call 406-745-4462.

HOT SPRINGS — Jerry Fletcher will play folk, blues, and Americana music at Symes Hotel on Friday, Feb. 10, from 8-10 p.m.

POLSON — Jim Simpson, chairman of the Lake County Conservation District and retired forester, will be the featured speaker at the Friday, Feb. 10, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club. He will describe the proposed establishment of a 60,000-acre Conservation Forest on U.S. Forest Service land in the Swan Valley, all within the boundaries of the LCCD and Lake County. The meeting begins at noon, adjourns at 1 p.m., and is held in the Rural Polson Fire Department Building, 25 Regatta Road, Polson. The meeting is open to the public.

POLSON - The February Friendship Table Dinner is coming up on Feb. 10, 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.

ARLEE — Beginning Friday, Feb. 10, Jocko Valley Library’s Story Time starts at 1 p.m. There will be children’s stories and a short craft activity. All children and parents are welcome.

POLSON — The 16th Annual All In Stitches Quilt Walk Around Polson quilt show starts today. Everyone is invited to vote for their favorite quilts displayed in businesses on Main Street from Feb. 11-22. You can pick up your ballots at All In Stitches. Ribbons will be hung on the winning quilts on Feb. 23 and quilts will be on display through Feb. 25.

RONAN — On Feb. 11, there will be a paper piecing class with certified instructor, Judy Neimeyer, who has a lot of knowledge to share. For more information call 406- 544-2084. Bring your scissors and knives to be professionally sharpened. Bring a light potluck dish to the class. Hope to see you there.

HOT SPRINGS — JIMnI plays acoustic, folk rock music at Symes Hotel on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 8-10 p.m.

RONAN — Please plan to attend a workshop on Christian beliefs about the importance of dreams on Feb. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Assembly of God Church. Everyone is welcome. Call 406-644-2760 with questions.

POLSON — Sunburst Mental Health Services is putting on a benefit at the Polson Elks Club on Saturday, Feb. 11, with musicians Jack Gladstone, Troy La-Roche, the Hot Flash Blues Band and Buffalo and Rose performing. A silent auction starts at 5 p.m. with a Tribal blessing and music to follow until midnight. Tickets are $20-$35 per couple in advance and $25-$40 per couple at the door. Tickets may be purchased at any Sunburst outlet and at Mission Mt. Natural Foods. Any and all donations are accepted. Call 406-883-4060 for more information.

CHARLO — Ninepipe Arts Group is holding its annual Valentine Party at Leon Hall at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11. Leon Hall is on Leon Road off Highway 93, south of Ronan. Enjoy a silent auction of unique arts and crafts, lovely desserts and gift baskets. KC and the Valley Cats are again providing the swing era music. Please join us for the “Art of Transformation.” Tickets are still only $10. For more information, please call 406-644-2311.

POLSON — The Mission Valley Ice Arena Association invites the community to celebrate winter at their first WinterFest in Polson from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Riverside Park. The event includes free broomball lessons and short games. The broomball game, similar to hockey, does not require a special ice surface or skates. Special edition MVIAA jerseys, 50/50 tickets and rifle raffle tickets will be available for purchase to help the group meet their $25,000 matching funds challenge to build the proposed ice rink. Park on the street above the park, or in the First Citizen’s Bank lot, and use caution walking down the hill or stairs.

VALLEY VIEW — This month’s Valley View potluck at the Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road, takes place on Sunday, Feb. 12. 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 — A Bingo and 50/50 fundraising is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 12, from 3-7 p.m. at the Arlee Senior Living Center located between the Community Center and the Head Start building. Dinner will be available for purchase. All proceeds will benefit local Veterans. Call 406-544-3722 for more information.

RONAN — On Sunday, Feb. 12, at 3 p.m. the Mission Valley Mariners will hold signups at the Ronan Fair Grounds in the horticulture barn. A parent meeting will be held and you can meet the coaches. If you have any questions you can call 406-261-6015.

POLSON — The Lake County Chapter of ACT for America will meet Monday, Feb. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the downstairs of the KwaTaq-Nuk. A free documentary movie, “The Enemies Within,” by New Zealander Trevor Loudon, will be shown followed by a discussion. ACT for America is a national non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to national security. For information contact lakecountyact@ gmail.com.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Flathead Irrigators District will hold a monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 13, at 1 p.m. at the Saint Ignatius Headquarters.

LAKESIDE — West Shore Community Library is holding their annual “Library Lovers’ Benefit” on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell. Reservations are required by Feb. 7. The dinner/dance is $75 per person. Call 406-844-2230 for more information

RONAN-PABLO — The Ronan-Pablo Youth Softball Association will conduct girls’ softball signups in the Ronan Middle School front lobby on Feb. 14, 16 and 22, from 5-7 p.m. We are adding an 8 under division. If you are interested in coaching or volunteering or have any questions call 406- 203-2850, 406-274-0543 or 406-214-6911.

POLSON — “Great Futures Breakfast” will be held at the KwaTaqNuk on Wednesday, Web. 15. The free breakfast begins at 7:40 a.m. and Robin Selvig, Lady Griz coaching legend, will speak from 8-9 a.m. This is an education fundraiser. Call 406-493-2312 for more information.

PABLO — The Flathead Lake Biological Station and The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will present “Invasive Mussels: What you Need to Know,” at Salish Kootenai College in the Johnny Arlee and Victor Charlo Theater on Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. Come join experts in mussel biology, research and monitoring to learn more about this serious threat, what we are doing, and what you can do. Call 406-982-3301 or 406- 675-2700 for more information.

RONAN — Missoula Businesswomen’s Network Mission Valley Sub-network will meet on Feb. 16, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lake County Community Development Corp., 407 Main St SW. The speaker for the day is Linda Peterson, Holistic Health Practitioner and author. Her topic will be, “Healthy is Happy.”

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library presents Story Time on Thursdays for 3-5 year olds at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The one-hour program includes reading, rhymes, and crafts. This week’s story theme is “How do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?”

POLSON — SPLASH will take place at Professional Therapy Associates, 103 Whitewater, Suite D, on Thursday, Feb. 16, from 5-7 p.m.

HOT SPRINGS — Bluegrass music is on tap at Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17.

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

HOT SPRINGS — Alex Boey will play contemporary rock music at the Symes Hotel on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 8-10 p.m.

POLSON — Officers and members of the Marine Corps League Hellroaring Detachment 1041 invite all Lake and Sanders County Eagle and Gold Scouts to their first Eagle and Gold Scouts Recognition Dinner on Feb. 18 at the Polson Fullerton VFW Post 2986. This is an RSVP only event and the deadline is Feb. 10. The cost of the dinner is $5 each or $15 per family of four. The dinner is free for 2016-17 Eagle or Gold Scout recipients. For reservations and more information contact John Miller at 406-890-0964 or mclhellroaring1041mt@gmail. com.

POLSON — Starting on Feb. 18, North Lake County Public Library will host a new program called Weekend Wigglers, featuring books, crafts, games, and fun for all. This one-hour activity for school-aged kids will be held every other Saturday from 2-3 p.m. in the library meeting room. For more information call 406-883-8225.

POLSON — The eighth annual Winter Fest, a fundraiser for Soup’s On, the community kitchen in Polson, will be held at the Elks Club in Polson on Feb. 18. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. Don’t miss song writer and performer Rob Quist with his daughter, Halladay Quist, beginning around 8 p.m. The live auction will feature a leather bound collection of novels by the author Louis L’Amour. Local artists have designed beautifully authentic “Chairity” chairs, unique in their style and medium, to be auctioned as well. Quilter Barbara Smith has donated a grizzly quilt to be raffled off during the event. Please come, bring your friends, family and neighbors. This is a very valuable service to your community and worth supporting.

POLSON — Providence St. Joseph Hospital’s Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention program is a lifestyle change program that starts at 5 p.m. on Feb. 21. It is open to anyone at risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. A referral from your provider and a prescreening is required. For more information call 406-883-8454.

POLSON — AARP’s Smart Drivers’ Safety Course is scheduled to be taught from 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. at the Polson Senior Center. Please call 406-883-4735 for a reservation.

PABLO — The 2017 Salish Kootenai College Career Fair will be held Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Joe McDonald Health and Wellness Center (gym) in Pablo. This career fair is an effective and inexpensive way for employers to meet or interview prospective employees for current or future hiring needs. Students and potential employees can gain insight into what employment opportunities exist. SKC and the Lake County Job Service are sponsors of this career fair. For more information call 406-275-4826 or 406-275-4865.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Christian Missionary Alliance is hosting the monthly free Community Dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the St. Ignatius Community Center. Dinner is served from 5:30–6:30 p.m. All are welcome to come eat a home-cooked dinner. For more information call 406-360-0563 or 406-273- 8203.

KALISPELL — The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 22, beginning at 10 a.m. at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Headquarters on Meridian Road in Kalispell. Board Chairman Terry Tanner invites all interested persons to attend.  

RONAN — On Feb. 22 from 5-7 p.m. Ronan Library District will host a party to celebrate the wonderful patrons who purchased books for the library’s Foster-A-Book program during the month of February. Everyone else is invited too. For more information stop by or call the library at 406-676-3682.

POLSON — A free community dinner will be served on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 6 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E. The menu is Mexican cuisine. A warm welcome goes to one and all.

POLSON — A screening of “The Sands of Iwo Jima,” starring John Wayne will take place at the Miracle of America Museum on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 6:30 p.m. This movie shows the day in 1945 that the U.S. Marines took Mt. Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima.

POLSON — North Lake County Library presents Story Time on Thursdays for 3-5 year olds at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The one-hour program includes reading, rhymes, and crafts. This week’s story theme is “How do Dinosaurs Learn their Colors?”

POLSON — Stop by North Lake County Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. to explore the digital services the library offers. Visit individual stations to try out electronic library services and devices. It is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Please call 406-883-8225 for more information.