POLSON — The Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery begins 2018 with a fundraising campaign with a twist. This will be a non-juried open show until Feb. 23. Our members will donate some of their favorite works by other artists for resale at reduced prices. Discover lots of fine local art at great prices.

POLSON — To celebrate February being “I Love to Read Month,” North Lake County Public Library District is offering its annual Adopt-a-Book program. During the month of February, you may “adopt” a children’s book and present it to the library’s collection. You can purchase a book to honor or remember a special person or event, or your love of reading. Each book is $15. After a book is purchased, a plaque will be inscribed and placed inside. For more information, call the library at 406-883-8225 or stop by the circulation desk at 2 First Ave. E.

POLSON — Join us for All In Stitches’ 17th annual Walk Around Polson Quilt Show. Quilts will hang in businesses on Main Street from Saturday, Feb. 10, through Saturday, Feb. 24. Plan some time to pick up a ballot at All In Stitches and walk around Polson to vote on your favorite quilts by Feb. 21. Ribbons will be hung Feb. 22. If you’d like to participate in this year’s show, please drop off your quilts by Feb. 7 at the shop. Feel free to call All In Stitches at 406-883-3643 to talk with any of us if you have any questions.

POLSON — Greg Hertz of HD 12 will be speaking at the Pachyderm meeting Friday, Feb. 23, at noon to share updates on state revenue, state budget and the lawsuit filed by Montana State Fund policy holders against the state of Montana for the new fee assessed against MSF reserves. Location will be Rural Polson Fire Department building on Regatta Road in Polson.

POLSON — Montana’s vitality and livability depend on a thriving nonprofit sector. We are creating a future where nonprofits are recognized and celebrated, have the resources needed to fulfill their missions, and are strategically connected with one another and with partners in business and government. The Montana Nonprofit Association will offer four courses in Polson starting on Feb. 23. The topic that first day will be board governance. A new topic will be covered each month for the following three months. Register online at: www.mtnonprofit.org or call 406-449-3717 for more information.

PABLO — Call 406-275-4851 for more information on SKC’s free tax preparation.

POLSON — The ninth annual Winterfest fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Elks. A spaghetti dinner for $12, wil be served from 5-7 p.m. A painted-chair auction, a live auction, a silent auction, a 50/50 split pot and music by Rob and Halladay Quist will be yours to enjoy during this fun-filled, family evening. Proceeds will benefit Soup's On at the Wander Inn, serving a free meal Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to1 p.m.

ARLEE — Enjoy “Winter Respite: Poems and Stories to Gather Round” at Hangin’Art Gallery and Café, Highway 93 N, on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 1– 2:30 p.m. Our featured guest will be locally acclaimed poet, Heather Cahoon, reading from her new collection of poems, “Horsefly Dress.” Her poems explore connections between the past (her own, growing up on the Flathead Reservation, going back to traditional Coyote stories) and the present. Several other local poets and storytellers will also contribute, including Peggy Meinholtz of Missoula, and Gary LeDeau. Bring a friend.

MISSOULA — Local farmers will learn to protect and grow their enterprises and understand the law through “Sustainable Farm Law for Beginning and Advanced Farmers” workshops on Feb. 24 and 25 in Missoula at Missoula College. Sustainable Farm Law 101 on Feb. 24 will cover legal aspects of land lease and purchase, sales contracts, insurance, employment law, food safety, farm events, and value added production. Advanced Farm Law on Feb. 25 will take an in-depth look at managing farm risks with insurance and employment law issues. Each workshop costs $40 and includes light breakfast and lunch. Registration for both workshops is $70. For more information and to register, farmers can visit the Sustainable Farm Law Workshops event page at www.farmlinkmontana.org.

RONAN — The next Ronan City Council meeting is now scheduled for Monday, Feb. 26, at 6:30 p.m.

RONAN — The Ronan/Pablo Youth Softball Association will conduct girls’ softball signups in the Ronan Middle School front lobby on Feb. 21 and 28 from 5-7 p.m. Signups will be held on Feb. 26 at K. William Harvey Elementary School from 5-7 p.m. If you have any questions, call 406-203-2850.

POLSON — This program of courses can provide you with computer and technology basics. North Lake County Public Library is presenting a free class Feb. 27, at 2 p.m. - “Email and Email Systems, Part 2.” All classes will be held in the Library Community room. Reserve your spot by contacting Heather or the Circulation Desk at 406-883-8225.

PABLO — Go to the Salish Kootenai College Career Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 27, from 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. This event will be held in the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center and is open to the community. For more information, call 406-275-4826.

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery, 306 Main Street, welcome you to “Mixing It Up,” Feb. 27-April 6. This is a non-juried art show, open to all artists. Artistic interpretation of the them in any medium will be accepted. There is a small entry fee for non-Sandpiper member artists. Visit the website for more information. A reception for the show’s artists will be held on Friday, March 2, from 5-7 p.m. at the gallery.

RONAN — All are invited to the fourth annual “Great Futures Breakfast” at the new Ronan Clubhouse, (formerly Total Home). Breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m., the program with keynote speaker and Griz football legend, Chase Reynolds, will be held from 8-9 a.m. Come see and hear the big vision for the future of Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County.

POLSON — An “Open Jam” event to raise money for Safe Harbor of Lake County will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 28, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Mission Valley Elks Club, 512 Main Street. Come perform, sit in with the band and or listen and enjoy. Call 406-253-8666 for more information.

RONAN — The Ronan/Pablo Youth Softball Association will conduct girls’ softball signups in the Ronan Middle School front lobby on Feb. 21 and 28 from 5-7 p.m. Signups will be held on Feb. 26 at K. William Harvey Elementary School from 5-7 p.m. If you have any questions, call 406-203-2850.

POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis Club will meet this Thursday, March 1, from noon-1 p.m. at the Kwa- TaqNuk Resort, downstairs in Koostatah Room. Our guest speaker will be Polson Schools Superintendent Rex Weltz. He will give us the state of the Polson Schools as well as an update on the Linderman Gym repairs.

POLSON — On Thursday, March 1, at 7 p.m., join us in the North Lake County Library meeting room for a presentation by former KPAX reporter Ian Marquand. For 35 years Montana has enjoyed a “sister state” relationship with the prefecture of Kumamoto, Japan. Join Ian as he shares the special character of Kumamoto - its connection with former Ambassador Mike Mansfield, its natural beauty, its cultural heritage and its charming modern mascot, Kumamon. He’ll also celebrate the unique friendship Kumamoto offers to Montanans.

POLSON — There will be no Story Time program on Thursday, March 1, at the North Lake County Public Program.

RONAN — Performances of the play, “Once Upon a Mattress,” an adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, “The Princess and the Pea” will be held on March 1 and 2 at 7 p.m., with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 3.  Performances will be held at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. All tickets will be sold at the door and cost $5.

POLSON — This program of courses can provide you with computer and technology basics. North Lake County Public Library is presenting a free class March 3, at 2 p.m. - “Twitter and Instagram.” All classes will be held in the Library Community room. Reserve your spot by contacting Heather or the Circulation Desk at 406-883-8225.

POLSON — The Mission Valley Ice Arena Association is hosting the second annual WinterFest on Saturday, March 3. This event will run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and will include our new favorite sport, Broomball, and some hockey drills and other games, as well as hot beverages. We are working to use Riverside Park again. We would like to thank the Greater Polson Community Foundation for helping us continue to make this a free event for families. Stay tuned, as this event will be loads of fun for the entire family.

POLSON — The Northwest Accordion Association meets the first Sunday of every month at the Elks on Main Street, from 2-5:00 PM. All musicians, including singers, plus spectators and dancers are invited. Join us on March 4.

POLSON — The Lake County Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting Monday, March 5, at noon. The meeting will be held at the Polson Rural Fire Hall on Regatta Road. Ron Catlett, Northwest Field Representative for U.S. Senator Steve Daines, will be the guest speaker. There will be a question and answer period following his presentation. Interested citizens are encouraged to participate. For information call 406- 644-2863.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will be having their regular Guild Meeting at the Terrace Lake Community Church in Ronan. The meeting starts at 6:30 on March 6 . Bring your raffle Fat Quarters and show 'n tell for all to see. Come join us; everyone is welcome

RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their next monthly meeting on March 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW on Round Butte Rd. in Ronan. We will have two presentations. The first one will be on three GPS tracking devices. Mack and Connie Long of Bob Marshall Wilderness Outfitters in Charlo will present this program. The devices are: In Reach by Garmin, a satellite phone, and SPOT. The second program will be the 16 minute video, “Playing Smart Against Invasive Species,” produced by the USDA Forest Service Invasive Species Program, in parnership with many organizations and individuals. As always, the public is encouraged and invited to attend.

RONAN — The Ronan School District will hold an informational meeting to discuss information contained in the Mid-Year Education Report. This meeting will provide information to the public and allow for an opportunity for public comment on the information contained in the report. The meeting will be a held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7 in the Ronan High School Lounge.

RONAN — Lake County Community Development Corporation is holding a free QuickBooks I workshop from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, at the County CDC building, 407 Main Street. Call 406-676- 5914 or go to: lakecountycdc. org to register.

RONAN — K.William Harvey Elementary will host a Family Science/Math Night on Thursday, March 8, from 5-7 p.m. There will be activities and fun for all ages. SpectrUM will be there again this year, along with many others. If you have questions, call 406-676-3390 ext. 7340.

RONAN — Ronan Library will be closed from Thursday, March 8, through Wednesday, March 14, to implement changes in our children’s space. Thanks to the Smart Spaces grant we have new modular furniture. This closure will give the library staff time to get things ship-shape, without causing danger to the public. Also, we will not be closed the third Tuesday in March for the usual staff work day because of this closure. Thank you for all the support from our patrons and community.