RONAN — The Ronan Library has handpicked some new, high-quality books for children and young adults. You can “foster” one or more of these books this month by purchasing them any time in February. Come in to the library or go to: http://r2888.myubam.com/Event/82764 to purchase books for the library, or for yourself.

ARLEE — Come celebrate Charley Lyon’s induction into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. A reception will be held at the Biscuit Restaurant in Arlee on Sunday, Feb. 15, from 2-5 p.m. Come support our local cowboys.

POLSON — The critically acclaimed film “Inequality for All” will be screened at Journey Be on Sunday, Feb. 15, at 10 a.m. The movie discusses the causes of the disappearance of the middle class. The 85-minute film is informative and entertaining and will be followed by discussion and refreshments. Everyone is invited. Journey Be is located at 101 Seventh Ave. E. 

RONAN — Ronan-Pablo Youth Softball Association will conduct girls’ softball signups at Ronan Middle School on Feb. 16, 18, 24 and 26, from 5-7 p.m. If you are interested in coaching or volunteering, or you have any questions, please contact Brad or Sandy Wirz at (406) 214-6911 or (406) 676-0831,

RONAN – Pastor Seth Nelson will be leading a course entitled “Spiritual Practices in the Church and in the World” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17. The course will focus on spiritual disciplines that many find helpful in their faith journeys including disciplines like devotional Bible reading, recitation of the Jesus Prayer, how to make and use prayer beads, and more. All are welcome to join us in the basement of Faith Lutheran Church in Ronan as we explore different spiritual practices together.

PABLO — The 2015 SKC Career Fair will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Job seekers should attend to gain insight into what employment opportunities exist and to add to their professional network. Employers should attend because it is an effective and inexpensive way to meet, network with, and interview prospective employees. A workshop will also be held on the same day titled, “Social Media - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.” Join us in the Johnny Arlee Victor Charlo Theatre for an exciting presentation related to social media in the workplace. A free lunch is provided to career fair participants. If you are looking for a ride to the event, CS&KT Transit will provide free transportation. Please call them at (406) 275-2792 by Friday, February 13, to schedule a time. 

RONAN — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #138 is meeting on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 63869 Highway 93 (next to Stageline Pizza). New members are welcome. For more information, call Lorie Noble at (406) 210-0381.

POLSON — Free technology classes are being offered at North Lake County Public Library in Polson during the month of February. Space is limited, so please call the library at (406) 883-8225 to register.

On Tuesday, Feb. 17, Introduction to the Internet will be taught from 11 a.m.-noon and from 2-3 p.m. This is a session for those with little or no experience using the Web. 

The class will teach terminology, how to navigate the Web effectively, internet safety, and other beginning skills.

RONAN — The Lake County Health Department is sponsoring a Parents as Teachers Group Connection in Ronan at the MSU Lake County Extension office, 300 Third Street NW, on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 10-11:30 a.m.

We will craft a “mail a hug” activity to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend. See our Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/lakecountypat or call the Lake County Health Department at (406) 883-7288.

RONAN — Ronan-Pablo Youth Softball Association will conduct girls’ softball signups at Ronan Middle School on Feb. 18, 24 and 26, from 5-7 p.m. If you are interested in coaching or volunteering, or you have any questions, please contact Brad or Sandy Wirz at (406) 214-6911 or (406) 676-0831.

POLSON — The guest speaker for the Lake County Democrats meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18, will be Megan Bailey, from Sunburst Mental Health Services. Megan will discuss the services available in Lake County, the challenges and successes of program efforts and the current legislative issues. The meeting will be held at the North Lake Public Library in Polson. A social hour begins at 6:30 p.m. with the program starting at 7 p.m. The public is invited.

RONAN — Hunter Education Classes will be held at Westland Seed in Ronan from 4-6 p.m. on Feb. 18, 19, 20, and 23. The field course is held Saturday, Feb. 21. An additional class will be held for the area in March.

All hunter education classes are free of charge. By state law, anyone born after Jan. 1, 1985, must have completed the Hunter Education Course to buy a hunting license in Montana. To attend class and become certified, students must be at least 11 years old.

All students must register online at fwp.mt.gov, click “education,” for courses. When registering, students will note specific information and guidelines for the course included in the online posting.

Contact Instructor Shawn Morgan at (406) 309-4545, for more information.

RONAN — The Mission Valley Sub-network of businesswomen in Western Montana will meet on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lake County Community Development Building, 407 W Main Street. The speaker will be Dixie Hall, CFP, FIC, Financial Consultant fromThrivent Financial. Her topic of discussion will be “What Do We Need to Build a Strong Financial Life?” The lunch sponsor will be Whitney Cantlon, Lake County Job Service.

POLSON — Every month the Polson Chamber invites its members and members of the public to join them during the monthly Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour (SPLASH). SPLASH on Thursday, Feb. 19, will be hosted by Polson Health at 106 Ridgewater Drive, from 5-7 p.m.

The February event will include a ribbon cutting for this new facility, a department of Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Polson Health provides primary care and chiropractic care along with a wide range of visiting specialists.

The monthly SPLASH offers participants the chance to network and learn more about the featured business(es) every month. For additional information about this and other Chamber programs, visit www.polsonchamber.com or call (406) 883-5969.    

POLSON — Make plans to attend the Parents as Teachers Group Connections at the Lake County Health Department in Polson on Friday, Feb. 20, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. We will have a “mail a hug” activity to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend. See our Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/lakecountypat or call the Lake County Health Department at (406) 883-7288.

POLSON — Anderson Broadcasting, KwaTaqNuk and Safe Harbor are teaming up for Mardi Gras 2015 on Feb. 21. This will be an authentic Cajun costume party complete with a jambalaya dinner, great raffle prizes, and live music by Red Hot Blue Chips to spice up your Zydeco evening. All proceeds benefit Safe Harbor. For more information, contact Anderson Broadcasting at: andersonbroadcasting.com or (406) 883-5255.

POLSON — Winter Carnival, the family-fun event at Polson High School, is Saturday, Feb. 21, from 8-10 p.m. This year’s theme is “Back to the 90s.” Join the fun at the high school gym for carnival games, bingo, cakewalk, and other fun activities and food. You can show your support for Polson High School classes and organizations. Purchase tickets for 50 cents each at the door and use them to play games and purchase food. You can win prizes or take home a cake. For more information call Shelley Quinn at (406) 261-4298.

POLSON — Polson’s Partners in Home Care/Hospice is offering a training session for volunteers. As a volunteer you can become part of a community of health care professionals dedicated in offering compassionate end of life care to our patients in the Mission Valley. Volunteers are an integral component in offering respite care to patients and their families. Training begins Feb. 21. For information, please call (406) 883-8412 or (406) 544 7545. 

POLSON — In honor of Heart Health Month in February, Providence St. Joseph Medical Center will conduct free adult CPR classes every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. and again from 1-3 p.m.  For more information or to sign up, contact Cindy Hagen at (406) 883-7488.

POLSON — The fifth annual Winter Fest is on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Polson Elks Club Ballroom at 5 p.m. Admission is $10, which includes Montana Backyard Barbeque. Children under 12 years old are free. 

The band Blue Smoke will follow a live auction. There will also be a silent auction, a 50/50 drawing and a basket raffle. Donation auction items are appreciated. This is a fundraiser for Journey Be, a nonprofit organization addressing hunger and homelessness. If you have questions, call between 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Thursday at (406) 883-5160 or (406) 871-1109. 

ST. IGNATIUS — The Kuilix chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the United Methodist Church, Highway 93. The program will be “Veterans of America,” which will honor veteran speakers who will share “how, what and where” we can assist them regardless of the time of their service to the United States. A light luncheon will be served at noon. An RSVP is requested to Bonnie Huber at (406) 745-3118. Prospective members are welcome.

POLSON – Polson Foursquare is hosting “Celebrate Recovery 12 Step Program,” a Christ-centered recovery program, on Sunday nights, starting Feb. 22, from 5-8 p.m. This program is based on the Bible for anyone struggling with any hurt, habit, or hang-up.

All are welcome for the 5 p.m. dinner and worship, teaching, testimonies, and small groups for male and female issues from 6-8 p.m. The evening ends with coffee/dessert at 8 p.m. Childcare is available upon request. Call (406) 883-9347, or visit web site for more information: www.polsonfoursquare.org. 

POLSON — Free technology classes are being offered at North Lake County Public Library in Polson during the month of February. Space is limited, so please call the library at (406) 883-8225 to register.On Monday, Feb. 23, Introduction to Microsoft Word will be taught from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Students in this class will learn how to create new documents, save documents, share via email, and adjust fonts and font colors. The session is intended for those with little to no experience using Word.

RONAN — Ronan High School Talent Show has been postponed until Feb. 23. Tickets are still available at the Community Bank, Valley Band and the Flower Mill. If you already purchased a ticket it is still good for Feb. 23. Proceeds go towards Honor Choir and Jazz Band Tour.

RONAN — On Feb. 24 a special “Foster-a-Book Open House” will be held from 5-7 p.m. at the Ronan Library. This event, sponsored by the Friends of the Ronan Library, will serve refreshments and the books waiting to be fostered will be on display. There will also be other great books from Usborne Books available for purchase for personal use.

RONAN — Ronan-Pablo Youth Softball Association will conduct girls’ softball signups at Ronan Middle School on Feb. 24 and 26, from 5-7 p.m. If you are interested in coaching or volunteering, or you have any questions, please contact Brad or Sandy Wirz at (406) 214-6911 or (406) 676-0831,

RONAN — Big Productions will present “Shokoto” on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. at Ronan Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $12 in advance or $14 at the door. Children age 18 and younger are admitted free. A paying adult must accompany children under 12 years old. This show replaces the previously scheduled “CanadAfrica” show. For more information, call (406) 676-2427.

POLSON — Partners in Suicide Prevention, part of CSKT TSSD Circle of Trust, will welcome trainer Gary Neumann on Wednesday, Feb. 25. Gary will present “Developing a Community Response Plan,” a free presentation from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on the third floor of the THHS building. Lunch will be provided.

POLSON — Chapter 1122 of the EAA will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. at the Polson Library. All aviation enthusiasts are welcome to join us. Our program this month is on “Flying to Air Adventure - The Oshkosh Air Show.”

POLSON — Heart to Heart will play at the Wednesday night dance at the Elks from 7-10 p.m. They play rock and roll and many old favorites. Come and join the fun and don’t forget to bring a treat to share. 

POLSON — The Youth Softball Association will conduct girls’ softball signups in the Polson High School lobby on Feb. 25 and March 3 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

KALISPELL — The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 10 a.m. at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Headquarters, 490 N. Meridian Rd. On the agenda are enforcement reports from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, the State of Montana, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Public comment begins at 12:15 p.m. Board Chairman Michael Jamison invites all interested persons to attend.  

POLSON — Free technology classes are being offered at North Lake County Public Library in Polson during the month of February. Space is limited, so please call the library at (406) 883-8225 to register.

On Wednesday, Feb. 25, Facebook Basics will be taught from 3-4 p.m. Facebook Basics is an introductory class in which students will learn about creating a Facebook account, setting up privacy settings, messaging, finding your friends, navigating and posting to your timeline, and uploading pictures.

RONAN — Ronan-Pablo Youth Softball Association will conduct girls’ softball signups at Ronan Middle School on Feb. 26, from 5-7 p.m. If you are interested in coaching or volunteering, or you have any questions, please contact Brad or Sandy Wirz at (406) 214-6911 or (406) 676-0831,

POLSON — A free community dinner will be served on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E. Menu for the evening includes casseroles, salads, and desserts. All are welcome.

POLSON — Polson School District is having a special board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 26, at noon in the district office, 111 Fourth Ave. E. 

POLSON — Anyone interested in learning about developments up on the Ridgewater properties is invited to attend the meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club on Friday, Feb. 27, at the Polson Rural Fire Department Building on Regatta Road near the Polson fairgrounds. The business meeting begins at noon and adjourns at 1 p.m.

Mike Maddy, owner of the Ridgewater site, and Dennis Duty, a realtor involved with day to day operations, will share news of the hotel under construction, new restaurants, Kalispell Regional Hospital’s clinic, retail stores, and offices that are making Ridgewater the fastest growing area in Polson.

Social time begins at 11:30 a.m., and brown bag lunches are encouraged. Anyone interested in topics and issues pertinent to our community are cordially invited to attend.

POLSON — All interested citizens are invited to meet with Lake County legislators in Polson on Friday, Feb. 27, from 7-9 p.m. in the Community Room of the North Lake County Library, 2 First Ave. E.

Senator Janna Taylor, Representative Greg Hertz and Representative Dan Salomon will be home for spring break from the Montana legislative session. This is an opportunity to meet them face-to-face, hear their report on key issues in the Montana Legislature, and share personal concerns on issues important to Lake County.

Lake County Republican Women will provide coffee and cookies. Everyone is welcome.

BIG ARM – The Big Arm Association will host the February potluck/presentation on Friday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. at our historic Big Arm School. We will be sharing all the delicious dishes that people will bring to share with neighbors and friends. We are honored to have Tom Bansak of the University of Montana give a presentation on “Flathead Lake Ecology.” He will also give us an overview of what the Flathead Lake Biological station does. Please join us for a very educational evening. For more information please contact Nancy Foster at: jeffrey.foster@sbcglobal.net or Lee Engbretson at: rockymt2@juno.com.

POLSON — Sandpiper Gallery presents a Native American Invitational Show highlighting the work of Native American artists Dion Albert (birchbark), Ben Pease  (paintings), Sierra Pete (paintings), and Louie Still Smoking (paintings). This show runs through April 4. Please join us for a complimentary glass of wine while you view the vibrant art from our guest artists. Reception is Friday, Feb. 27, from 5-7 p.m

RONAN —A pancake breakfast to benefit the Kenny Gainan family will be held at the Ronan VFW on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 8-11 a.m. All donations will go to Gainan family to help with expenses to get husband and father treatment for cancer. Would like a donation of at least $5 per person or $20 per family. Look forward to seeing you there.

POLSON — In honor of Heart Health Month in February, Providence St. Joseph Medical Center will conduct free adult CPR classes every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. and again from 1-3 p.m.  For more information or to sign up, contact Cindy Hagen at (406) 883-7488.

POLSON — Mission Valley Christian Academy’s “Staying Alive” disco-themed auction fundraiser and dinner celebration is scheduled for Feb. 28. School supporters and community partners will share their talents and services in celebration of Christian education and for financial support.

This year’s event begins at 5:30 p.m. at the school, located 2 miles east on Hwy 35. Both a live and silent auction will take place and special baskets will also be auctioned. Vista Linda of Somers will cater the meal. If you or someone you know has something to share, if you want information about Christian education, or want tickets for this event, please call (406) 883-6858.