RONAN — A “Winter Book Chat,” sponsored by Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana, will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at the Ronan Public Library, 203 Main Street. Dave Kaufmann, former Charlo history teacher, will host the chat about the book “Tough Trip Through Paradise,” by Andrew Garcia, a packer and mountain man. On consecutive Thursdays: Feb. 2, 9, and 16, additional chats will take place. Call 406-676-2837 if you need to purchase a book.

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.

RONAN — Do you have Medicare and want to get control of your diabetes or pre-diabetes as part of your 2017 New Year’s resolution? Then make the start of the New Year the start to a new you with free classes. Join us and learn how to take charge of your health and manage your diabetes at Lake County Extension Office, 300 Third Ave. NW, on Wednesdays, Jan. 4, 11, 18 and 25 and Feb. 1 and 8 from 1:30-3 p.m. To register, call 406-676-4271. These free, interactive classes are meant to support, not replace, professional diabetes education. Classes designed for people with Medicare but all are welcome.

HOT SPRINGS — Pamela VanKirk presents coffeehouse, folk music at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3.

HOT SPRINGS — Larry Hirshberg, a Missoula favorite, will play acoustic and folk music at Symes Hotel in Hot Springs from 8-10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4.

POLSON — Lake County Sheriff Don Bell, Polson Police Chief Wade Nash, and Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Police Chief Craige Couture, all members of the Lake County Drug Enforcement Team, will speak about the county’s drug issues and solutions at the Monday, Feb. 6, meeting of the Lake County Republican Women’s Club to be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Sheriff’s room of the Polson Rural Fire Department building on Regatta Road.

POLSON — The Flathead Lake Biological Station and The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will present “Invasive Mussels: What you Need to Know,” at the KwaTaqNuk Resort in the Alexander room on Feb. 6, at 6 p.m. Come join experts in mussel biology, research and monitoring to learn more about this serious threat, what we are doing, and what you can do. Call 406-982-3301 or 406-675- 2700 for more information.

POLSON — Share your quilts with us for All In Stitches’ annual quilt show, “Quilt Walk Around Polson,” which begins Saturday, Feb. 11. Please drop quilts off by Tuesday, Feb. 7, at All In Stitches.

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.

RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their next monthly meeting on Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ronan VFW on Round Butte Rd. Mack and Connie Long, owners of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Outfitters, will discuss the care and feeding of stock in the wilderness. You won’t want to miss this one folks. The public is invited and encouraged to attend our meetings. Come see what our organization is all about.

RONAN — On Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Lake County Community Development Corporation, 407 Main Street, you can learn WordPress, a web software you can use to create a beautiful website or blog. WordPress is free. Learn key tactics and The Marketing Strategy for Bloggers with a small budget. There is a $10 charge for lunch. Register by calling 406-261-3200 or 406-676- 5901.

RONAN — On Feb. 7, the Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their regular guild meeting at the Terrace Lake Community Church in Ronan with the meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. and a class on appliqué starting at 4 p.m., with a small charge. For more information on the class, call 406-544-2084. Everyone is welcome. Please bring your show and tell to share.

RONAN — 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 Ronan Senior Center every Wednesday starting the first week of February by appointment only. Call 406-676-2371.

RONAN — VFW Auxiliary 5652 will meet on Feb. 8, (the second Wednesday), at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW. For more information, call 406-676-3380.

ARLEE — The 13th Annual Chocolate Lovers Festival tasting and fundraiser auction gets underway at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8, just in time for Valentine’s Day. This year’s event will be held at the Brown Building Community Center in Arlee, (handicapped accessible), so all can enjoy it. Entries accepted between 3-6 p.m. on Feb. 8 at the Brown Building. For more information call (406) 544-8756.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition announces their annual Potluck Series – Nourish Your Body, Nourish Your Mind. On Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m., bring a dish to share before the presentation at 6:45 p.m. by Lowell Jaeger: The Art of Meaningful Conversation: Let’s Talk About What’s Important. Jaeger is a professer at FVCC and facilitates the discussion by sharing short pieces of literature to generate lively, thoughtful, engaging conversations concerning topics important to our everyday lives. This program is in partnership with Montana Humanities. Join us at Mission Valley United Methodist Church, 70715 Highway 93, at th

MOIESE — Come work alongside the staff at the National Bison Range Complex, assisting with visitor services, maintenance, and biological programs. To learn more, stop by our open house at the National Bison Range Visitor Center from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Refuge staff will be available to answer your questions and a list of projects will be available for your consideration. We will also be serving refreshments and offering a 20 percent discount on our bookstore items during this event. If you can’t make it, you can also call us at 406-644-2211, ext. 207 or email us, bisonrange@fws.gov.

POLSON — Come to Polson’s Vine and Tap on Wednesday, Feb. 8, between 5:30-7:30 p.m. to meet musician Rob Quist, who is a candidate for the U.S. Representative seat vacated by Ryan Zinke.

POLSON — By the time the meeting gets going on Thursday, Feb. 9, we should have the verdict from Punxsutawney Phil. This could be cause for celebration or drinking to ease your pain--whatever the case, please consider an evening commiserating with your neighbors at the Masumola Club. The gathering begins with a social time at 5:45 p.m. Suggested food distribution: A - H salad or veggie; I – O hot dish; P – Z dessert. We will have draft minutes for your consideration.

HOT SPRINGS — Jerry Fletcher will play folk, blues, and Americana music at Symes Hotel on Friday, Feb. 10, from 8-10 p.m.

POLSON — Jim Simpson, chairman of the Lake County Conservation District and retired forester, will be the featured speaker at the Friday, Feb. 10, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club. He will describe the proposed establishment of a 60,000-acre Conservation Forest on U.S. Forest Service land in the Swan Valley, all within the boundaries of the LCCD and Lake County. The meeting begins at noon, adjourns at 1 p.m., and is held in the Rural Polson Fire Department Building, 25 Regatta Road, Polson. The meeting is open to the public.

POLSON - The February Friendship Table Dinner is coming up on Feb. 10, from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

ARLEE — Beginning Friday, Feb. 10, Jocko Valley Library’s Story Time starts at 1 p.m. There will be children’s stories and a short craft activity. All children and parents are welcome.

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 — On Feb. 11, there will be a paper piecing class with certified instructor, Judy Neimeyer, who has a lot of knowledge to share. For more information call 406- 544-2084. Bring your scissors and knives to be professionally sharpened. Bring a light potluck dish to the class. Hope to see you there.

HOT SPRINGS — JIMnI plays acoustic, folk rock music at Symes Hotel on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 8-10 p.m.

RONAN — Please plan to attend a workshop on Christian beliefs about the importance of dreams on Feb. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Assembly of God Church. Everyone is welcome. Call 406-644-2760 with questions.

POLSON — Sunburst Mental Health Services is putting on a benefit at the Polson Elks Club on Saturday, Feb. 11, with musicians Jack Gladstone, Troy La-Roche, the Hot Flash Blues Band and Buffalo and Rose performing. A silent auction starts at 5 p.m. with a Tribal blessing and music to follow until midnight. Tickets are $20-$35 per couple in advance and $25-$40 per couple at the door. Tickets may be purchased at any Sunburst outlet and at Mission Mt. Natural Foods. Any and all donations are accepted. Call 406-883-4060 for more information.

CHARLO — Ninepipe Arts Group is holding its annual Valentine Party at Leon Hall at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11. Leon Hall is on Leon Road off Highway 93, south of Ronan. Enjoy a silent auction of unique arts and crafts, lovely desserts and gift baskets. KC and the Valley Cats are again providing the swing era music. Please join us for the “Art of Transformation.” Tickets are still only $10. For more information, please call 406-644-2311.

POLSON — The Mission Valley Ice Arena Association invites the community to celebrate winter at their first WinterFest in Polson from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Riverside Park. The event includes free broomball lessons and short games. The broomball game, similar to hockey, does not require a special ice surface or skates. Special edition MVIAA jerseys, 50/50 tickets and rifle raffle tickets will be available for purchase to help the group meet their $25,000 matching funds challenge to build the proposed ice rink. Park on the street above the park, or in the First Citizen’s Bank lot, and use caution walking down the hill or stairs.

VALLEY VIEW — This month’s Valley View potluck at the Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road, takes place on Sunday, Feb. 12. Social time is at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is at 6 p.m. Bring a potluck dish to share and enjoy good food and good company. We hope to see you.

ARLEE — A Bingo and 50/50 fundraising is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 12, from 3-7 p.m. at the Arlee Senior Living Center located between the Community Center and the Head Start building. Dinner will be available for purchase. All proceeds will benefit local Veterans. Call 406-544-3722 for more information.

RONAN — On Sunday, Feb. 12, at 3 p.m. the Mission Valley Mariners will hold signups at the Ronan Fair Grounds in the horticulture barn. A parent meeting will be held and you can meet the coaches. If you have any questions you can call 406-261-6015.

POLSON — The Lake County Chapter of ACT for America will meet Monday, Feb. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the downstairs of the KwaTaq-Nuk. A free documentary movie, “The Enemies Within,” by New Zealander Trevor Loudon, will be shown followed by a discussion. ACT for America is a national non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to national security. For information contact lakecountyact@ gmail.com.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Flathead Irrigators District will hold a monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 13, at 1 p.m. at the Saint Ignatius Headquarters.

LAKESIDE — West Shore Community Library is holding their annual “Library Lovers’ Benefit” on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell. Reservations are required by Feb. 7. The dinner/dance is $75 per person. Call 406-844-2230 for more information

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.

POLSON — “Great Futures Breakfast” will be held at the KwaTaqNuk on Wednesday, Web. 15. The free breakfast begins at 7:40 a.m. and Robin Selvig, Lady Griz coaching legend, will speak from 8-9 a.m. This is an education fundraiser. Call 406-493-2312 for more information.

PABLO — The Flathead Lake Biological Station and The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will present “Invasive Mussels: What you Need to Know,” at Salish Kootenai College in the Johnny Arlee and Victor Charlo Theater on Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. Come join experts in mussel biology, research and monitoring to learn more about this serious threat, what we are doing, and what you can do. Call 406-982-3301 or 406- 675-2700 for more information.

RONAN — Missoula Businesswomen’s Network Mission Valley Sub-network will meet on Feb. 16, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lake County Community Development Corp., 407 Main St SW. The speaker for the day is Linda Peterson, Holistic Health Practitioner and author. Her topic will be, “Healthy is Happy.”

POLSON — North Lake County Public 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 Eat Their Food?”

POLSON — SPLASH will take place at Professional Therapy Associates, 103 Whitewater, Suite D, on Thursday, Feb. 16, from 5-7 p.m.