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.

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-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.

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.

HOT SPRINGS — Wayo will play boogie woogie on the piano at Symes from 8-10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24.

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will be hosting their annual Community Game Night on Friday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. Come join us at the historic Big Arm School and bring your favorite board or card games to play with neighbors and friends. Bring a snack or dessert to share. For more information call 406-849-5064.

HOT SPRINGS — Missoula Children’s Theatre will present “The Frog Prince” at the Hot Springs School gym, on Friday, Feb. 24. Performances are at 2 and 6 p.m.

RONAN —An “Alternatives Discussion Meeting” for the Ronan Airport Master Plan will take place at the Ronan Airport in the CSKT Firebase meeting room on Feb. 28, at 5 p.m. and should last an hour and a half ending at approximately 6:30 p.m. We will discuss the airport master planning process to-date, with a focus on the alternative development for the airport. A map to the location is posted on the Airport website: http://www. lakecomtairports.com/master- plan/. Click on the word February. Please join us.

POLSON — An eightweek series for grieving adults meets Thursdays, Jan. 19–March 9, 2017, from 12:30-2 p.m. in the O’Malley conference room, on the second floor of St. Joseph Medical Center. For more information contact: Mary Martin at 406-883-8914 or Katie Bateman at 406-883- 8347.

POLSON — The Community Dance will take place from 7-10 p.m. on March 1 at the Elks Club in Polson. Ken’s Country Combo will play for western night.

POLSON — Special montly Zen Meditation Classes are being offered at the YogaHeart Studio, 314 Main Street, on Wednesday, March 1, March 29 and May 3 at 7 p.m. Zen Priest Jerry Smyers will present the classes. There is no charge for the classes. Everyone is welcome. For more details call 847-721-0665.

POLSON — Keep the winter blues away by escaping with a good book (or seven). The North Lake County Public Library is holding a winter reading program for adults and teens. You can stop into the library beginning Wednesday, Dec. 21, to pick up your Bingo-style reading log or print it from our Facebook page. Successfully complete seven squares on your winter Bingo card and then cards will be entered into a drawing in April. The winter reading program will run from Dec. 21-March 19. If you have any questions, stop by, message us on Facebook, or give us a call at 406-883- 8225.

POLSON — Polson Chamber general meeting and luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, March 1, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson from 12-1 p.m. The meeting’s speaker will be from The Flathead Lake Biological Station.   For more information call 406- 883-5969.

POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis Club will meet March 2 at KwaTaqNuk Resort, Koostatah Room from noon-1 p.m. Our speakers will be Dennis Anderson and Brian Miskimis from Anderson Broadcasting. Anyone is welcome to attend so please join us.

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 Say Happy Birthday?”

RONAN — Ronan/Pablo Summer Recreation Baseball signups for 2017 will take place on March 2 and March 8 from 5:15-6:45 p.m. at the Ronan Event Center in the commons area. These sign-up opportunities are for children 5-15 years old.

RONAN — During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to join in its lifesaving mission by giving blood. Since 1943, every U.S. president has designated March as Red Cross Month to recognize how the Red Cross helps people across the country and around the world. You can give blood in Ronan on March 3 from 1-6 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Franklin Street and Fourth Ave E. Make an appointment by calling 1-800-733-2767.

POLSON — A reception will be held on Friday, March 3, from 5-7 p.m. for artists exhibiting work in the Sandpiper Gallery’s show, “Everything Happens For A Reason.”

RONAN — Ronan spring sports teams will host a Dodge-ball tournament beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the old high school gym on Friday, March 3. Everyone in the community is invited to put together a team or come enjoy watching the competitors battle it out. Tickets are available at the door and concessions will be available. Team registration is $60 for a six-person team and you need to contact Brian Labbe at: brian.labbe@ronank12.edu.