Saturday, February 18
Caregiver class taught through Feb. 28
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.
Saturday, February 18
Free tax assistance offered
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.
Saturday, February 18
'Quilt Walk Around Polson' quilt show Feb. 11 through 25
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.
Saturday, February 18
Sign-up for girls’ recreational softball
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.
Alex Boey plays music
HOT SPRINGS — Alex Boey will play contemporary rock music at the Symes Hotel on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 8-10 p.m.
Group to honor Gold, Eagle Scouts
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.
New program begins at library
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.
Support Soup’s On at Winter Fest fundraiser
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.