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.

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 — 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.