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 – 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. 

RONAN — Ronan-Pablo Youth Softball Association will conduct girls’ softball signups at Ronan Middle School on Feb. 16, 18, 24 and 26, from 5-7 p.m. If you are interested in coaching or volunteering, or you have any questions, please contact Brad or Sandy Wirz at (406) 214-6911 or (406) 676-0831,

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. 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.

PABLO — The 2015 SKC Career Fair will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Job seekers should attend to gain insight into what employment opportunities exist and to add to their professional network. Employers should attend because it is an effective and inexpensive way to meet, network with, and interview prospective employees. A workshop will also be held on the same day titled, “Social Media - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.” Join us in the Johnny Arlee Victor Charlo Theatre for an exciting presentation related to social media in the workplace. A free lunch is provided to career fair participants. If you are looking for a ride to the event, CS&KT Transit will provide free transportation. Please call them at (406) 275-2792 by Friday, February 13, to schedule a time. 

RONAN — The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #138 is meeting on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 63869 Highway 93 (next to Stageline Pizza). New members are welcome. For more information, call Lorie Noble at (406) 210-0381.

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 Tuesday, Feb. 17, Introduction to the Internet will be taught from 11 a.m.-noon and from 2-3 p.m. This is a session for those with little or no experience using the Web. 

The class will teach terminology, how to navigate the Web effectively, internet safety, and other beginning skills.

RONAN — The Lake County Health Department is sponsoring a Parents as Teachers Group Connection in Ronan at the MSU Lake County Extension office, 300 Third Street NW, on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 10-11:30 a.m.

We will craft a “mail a hug” activity to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend. See our Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/lakecountypat or call the Lake County Health Department at (406) 883-7288.

RONAN — Ronan-Pablo Youth Softball Association will conduct girls’ softball signups at Ronan Middle School on Feb. 18, 24 and 26, from 5-7 p.m. If you are interested in coaching or volunteering, or you have any questions, please contact Brad or Sandy Wirz at (406) 214-6911 or (406) 676-0831.

POLSON — The guest speaker for the Lake County Democrats meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18, will be Megan Bailey, from Sunburst Mental Health Services. Megan will discuss the services available in Lake County, the challenges and successes of program efforts and the current legislative issues. The meeting will be held at the North Lake Public Library in Polson. A social hour begins at 6:30 p.m. with the program starting at 7 p.m. The public is invited.

RONAN — Hunter Education Classes will be held at Westland Seed in Ronan from 4-6 p.m. on Feb. 18, 19, 20, and 23. The field course is held Saturday, Feb. 21. An additional class will be held for the area in March.

All hunter education classes are free of charge. By state law, anyone born after Jan. 1, 1985, must have completed the Hunter Education Course to buy a hunting license in Montana. To attend class and become certified, students must be at least 11 years old.

All students must register online at fwp.mt.gov, click “education,” for courses. When registering, students will note specific information and guidelines for the course included in the online posting.

Contact Instructor Shawn Morgan at (406) 309-4545, for more information.

RONAN — The Mission Valley Sub-network of businesswomen in Western Montana will meet on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lake County Community Development Building, 407 W Main Street. The speaker will be Dixie Hall, CFP, FIC, Financial Consultant fromThrivent Financial. Her topic of discussion will be “What Do We Need to Build a Strong Financial Life?” The lunch sponsor will be Whitney Cantlon, Lake County Job Service.

POLSON — Every month the Polson Chamber invites its members and members of the public to join them during the monthly Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour (SPLASH). SPLASH on Thursday, Feb. 19, will be hosted by Polson Health at 106 Ridgewater Drive, from 5-7 p.m.

The February event will include a ribbon cutting for this new facility, a department of Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Polson Health provides primary care and chiropractic care along with a wide range of visiting specialists.

The monthly SPLASH offers participants the chance to network and learn more about the featured business(es) every month. For additional information about this and other Chamber programs, visit www.polsonchamber.com or call (406) 883-5969.    

POLSON — Make plans to attend the Parents as Teachers Group Connections at the Lake County Health Department in Polson on Friday, Feb. 20, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. We will have a “mail a hug” activity to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend. See our Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/lakecountypat or call the Lake County Health Department at (406) 883-7288.

POLSON — Anderson Broadcasting, KwaTaqNuk and Safe Harbor are teaming up for Mardi Gras 2015 on Feb. 21. This will be an authentic Cajun costume party complete with a jambalaya dinner, great raffle prizes, and live music by Red Hot Blue Chips to spice up your Zydeco evening. All proceeds benefit Safe Harbor. For more information, contact Anderson Broadcasting at: andersonbroadcasting.com or (406) 883-5255.

POLSON — Winter Carnival, the family-fun event at Polson High School, is Saturday, Feb. 21, from 8-10 p.m. This year’s theme is “Back to the 90s.” Join the fun at the high school gym for carnival games, bingo, cakewalk, and other fun activities and food. You can show your support for Polson High School classes and organizations. Purchase tickets for 50 cents each at the door and use them to play games and purchase food. You can win prizes or take home a cake. For more information call Shelley Quinn at (406) 261-4298.

POLSON — Polson’s Partners in Home Care/Hospice is offering a training session for volunteers. As a volunteer you can become part of a community of health care professionals dedicated in offering compassionate end of life care to our patients in the Mission Valley. Volunteers are an integral component in offering respite care to patients and their families. Training begins Feb. 21. For information, please call (406) 883-8412 or (406) 544 7545. 

POLSON — In honor of Heart Health Month in February, Providence St. Joseph Medical Center will conduct free adult CPR classes every Saturday from 9-11 a.m. and again from 1-3 p.m.  For more information or to sign up, contact Cindy Hagen at (406) 883-7488.

POLSON — The fifth annual Winter Fest is on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Polson Elks Club Ballroom at 5 p.m. Admission is $10, which includes Montana Backyard Barbeque. Children under 12 years old are free. 

The band Blue Smoke will follow a live auction. There will also be a silent auction, a 50/50 drawing and a basket raffle. Donation auction items are appreciated. This is a fundraiser for Journey Be, a nonprofit organization addressing hunger and homelessness. If you have questions, call between 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Thursday at (406) 883-5160 or (406) 871-1109. 

ST. IGNATIUS — The Kuilix chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the United Methodist Church, Highway 93. The program will be “Veterans of America,” which will honor veteran speakers who will share “how, what and where” we can assist them regardless of the time of their service to the United States. A light luncheon will be served at noon. An RSVP is requested to Bonnie Huber at (406) 745-3118. Prospective members are welcome.