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.

RONAN — The United States Department of Agriculture State Food and Agriculture Council in Montana will hold seven USDA community meetings on Montana’s seven Indian reservations from Feb. 2 to Feb. 9 to promote the availability of USDA programs. The local meeting will be held Monday, Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center, 300 3rd Ave. NW, Ronan. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. For more information contact Jennifer Cole (USDA Farm Service Agency) at (406) 587-6786.

RONAN – Pastor Seth Nelson will be leading a three-week course entitled “Spiritual Practices in the Church and in the World” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 10, and 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.

POLSON — A City Commission Work Session will be held in Commission Chambers at 106 1st Street East on Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. to receive information about the Proposed Water Rights Compact. Representatives from the State of Montana, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, and the Opponents of the Compact have been invited to give presentations.

The goal of this work session is to hear information strictly related to the municipal groundwater claims the City holds and how these claims may be affected by the Compact. After these informational presentations, the Commission may call for public comment and citizens are encouraged to attend. This work session will conclude promptly at 8 p.m. No political position on behalf of the City will be taken at this work session.

Any questions, please call Karen Sargeant at (406) 249-5123 or contact via email at parks@cityofpolson.com

RONAN - The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Terrace Lake Community Church, on Terrace Lake Road in Ronan. Bring your sew and tell. Everyone is welcome.

ARLEE —The Arlee District meeting will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 6-8 p.m. at the Arlee Community Center.

Shelly Fyant is sponsoring this event. Call (406) 546-5633, for more information.

POLSON — It will be “Western Night” at the community dance this Wednesday, Feb. 4. Ken’s Country Combo will play Wednesday at the Elks from 7-10 p.m. Grab your horse, your gal and meet us on the dance floor. Treats are wonderful so bring your favorite to share and join the fun.

RONAN – The Ronan High School will host a talent show Friday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for ages 6 and older and are available at Valley and Community Bank main locations, RHS and RMS offices, as well as at the door. Proceeds will help fund the RHS 2015 Jazz Band Tour.

CHARLO — Ninepipe Arts Group is having its annual Valentine Party at Leon Hall on Feb. 7 at 5:30 pm. Leon Hall is on Leon Road off Hwy 93, south of Ronan. Enjoy a silent auction of unique arts and crafts, lovely desserts and gift baskets. KC and the Valley Cats are providing the swing era music. Please join us for the “heArt of Fishing.” Tickets are $10. For more information, call (406) 644-2311.

ARLEE — A chili feed benefit and silent auction to help the Dillard family will take place at the Old Arlee High School gym at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7. The Dillard family recently lost everything in a house fire. Tickets are $5 per person or $20 per family of five. Call Amanda Dillard at (308) 660-9465 or donate to the Dillard Family Fire account at Valley Bank.

POLSON — Providence St. Joseph Medical Center will host a health insurance enrollment fair on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Certified application counselors and insurance brokers will be on hand to help with initial enrollment and re-enrollment. For more information, call (406) 883-5680.

RONAN — The 25th annual Lake County Expo and Livestock Show will be held Saturday, Feb. 7, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center and Lake County Fairgrounds. 

RONAN — The Ronan VFW 5652 will serve their monthly community breakfast from 7 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Feb. 7.

RONAN – An Island Valentine’s celebration and dinner, featuring island dancing, will be presented by DTS students from the Fiji islands Sunday, Feb. 8, from 5-7 p.m. Festivities take place at the Ronan Senior Center, 528 Main Street SW. Seating is limited. For more information, call Don at (406) 249-4871.

VALLEY VIEW — Our monthly community potluck will be on Sunday, Feb. 8, at the Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road.  Social time will be at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is at 6 p.m. Bring your favorite potluck dish to share and enjoy visiting with family and friends. Everyone welcome. If you have questions, call Kelly Bailey at (406) 883-2910.

CHARLO — Mission Valley United Methodist Church, (top of Post Creek Hill-Highway 93), will present “Photograph Fun” on Sunday, Feb. 8. The evening begins with supper at 6 p.m. followed by three presenters: Jay Bergman, Bill Schalk, and Rand Smith. Come join us for an evening out.

POLSON – The next gathering of the “Thyme for Herbs Group” will be Monday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. in the North Lake County Public Library Meeting Room, 2 First Ave. E. The program will focus on “What Herbs and Foods Do We Need?” The discussion will include: what to plant in your garden this spring, and how eating only nutrient-dense foods can improve your health. Anyone interested in learning to use herbs is invited to join us. For more information, call Linda Peterson at (406) 319-2446.

POLSON — The Polson School Board meeting will be held Monday, Feb. 9, at 5:30 p.m.  It will be held at the district office, 111 Fourth Ave. E.

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. 10 and 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.

POLSON – The Polson Kiwanis Club invites all to its annual Burgerfest on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Polson VFW upstairs hall on Main Street. Your $8 ticket includes a buffalo burger with fixin’s, salad, beans, pie, beverages and a time to socialize. Tickets are available at the door. Proceeds go to Polson Kiwanis community Mission Valley youth projects. 

RONAN — The American Legion Post of 138 of Ronan is meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 63869 Highway 93 (next to Stageline Pizza).

ST. IGNATIUS — Mission/Charlo/Dixon Iron Dog Wrestling sign-ups for ages 6-14, (no kindergartners), will be held Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Cross Collar Academy (20 First Ave.) from 5:30-6:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Cronk at (406) 745-4691.

POLSON — A Valentine’s dance is planned at the Elks with Heart to Heart providing the music. Bring your favorite beau or gal and a sweet treat to share.

RONAN – The VFW Ladies Auxiliary will hold their next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Ronan. New members are welcome. For more information call Marge Fay at (406) 676-3380.

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. 11, Simple Photo Editing with PicMonkey will be taught from 3-4 p.m. PicMonkey is a free photo editing website. This class will teach you how to crop, adjust color, and add text and other features to your digital photos. Please bring a flash drive with a picture on it for editing, or have access to a photo via your email.

ARLEE — The Parents as Teachers program of the Lake County Public Health Department will sponsor a Playgroup at the Hangin’ Art Gallery in Arlee on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 10-11:30 a.m. Pregnant and parenting moms and their children who are pre-kindergarten age are invited. Dads are invited, as well.

Family Support Specialists will be on hand with activities and information about the PAT program, and snacks will be provided. The Arlee PAT Playgroup meets monthly; sometimes twice a month. For more information, call the Lake County Public Health Department at (406) 883-7209.

CHARLO — Mission/Charlo/Dixon Iron Dog Wrestling sign-ups for ages 6-14, (no kindergartners), will be held Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the Charlo lunchroom from 5:30-6:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Cronk at (406) 745-4691.

POLSON — A Resource Round Table meeting will take place at the Lake County Health Department Conference room at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The presentation topic is, “Youth Violence-A Different World.” Hope you can make it. Lunch will be provided as well as a smile.

POLSON — Second Thursdays programs are held each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Miracle of America Museum with free and fun family entertainment. On Feb. 12,  “Timberjack” will be shown, a 1955 movie. Parts of the movie were filmed in Bonner, Polson, Glacier Park, and other parts of  Montana and Idaho. Authentic history of period logging mixed with a Hollywood love and hate story. Treats and donations are welcome. For more information, call (406) 883-6264.

ST. IGNATIUS — Come one, come all. Our annual “Bingo for Books” is next Thursday, Feb. 12, from 5-6:30 p.m. Please come to enjoy playing bingo at no cost and winning free books.

During this event, the elementary Targeted Enrichment Activities will sell hot dogs, popcorn (generously donated by Gary Dupuis of Showboat Cinema/Entertainment Theatres in Polson and Ronan), and drinks (donated by Jerry Kirschenheiter from Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company in Missoula), and sweet treats provided by the TEA students and their families. This year, the children have decided to donate all profits to UNICEF.

POLSON — The February Friendship Table Dinner is on Friday, Feb. 13, from 5-7 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

ARLEE —The Arlee Community Potluck will take place on Friday, Feb. 13, from noon-2 p.m. at the Arlee Community Center.

Shelly Fyant is sponsoring this event. Call (406) 546-5633, for more information.

ARLEE — On Feb. 14 there will be a father/daughter dance, a special dance for fathers, uncles, grandfathers to bring a daughter, niece, granddaughter, etc. from 7-9 p.m. at the Arlee Brown Building. There will be a community dance from 9 p.m.-midnight. Admission for the night is $8 for adults, $5 for 12 and younger. Tim Krantz will perform music for the evening. Refreshments will be provided and a photographer will be on hand to capture the memories. For information, call (406) 726-3227.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Christian Missionary Alliance Church is having a Valentine’s Day dinner on Feb. 14, at 6 p.m. at their church, (under the blue water tower). The menu for the evening includes French onion soup, stuffed pork chops, twice-baked potato, grilled veggies, dessert...and a fun project. The price is $12 per person. Have a relaxing Valentine’s Dinner date with your honey, a friend, a parent, or a loved one and let yourselves be pampered for the evening. An RSVP is requested by Feb. 5. Please register with Pastor Jason Jury at (406) 360-0563.

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.