POLSON — On Thursday, Jan 9, at 6: 30 p.m., a program entitled, “Think Snow,” will include a video of rare operating snow vehicles from the museum collection and a tour of some of the tools and toys of winter on display. Dress warmly and come earlier if you want to see some of the outside collection.

Admission is free and treats are welcomed. If you would like to contribute to, present, or suggest a program, please call Gil at (406) 883-6804.

There will be a sewing machine maintenance class on Jan. 9 at the St. Ignatius Senior Center held in conjunction with the Thursday Quilters. Bring your machine, a project to work on, a potluck dish to share and $10 for the class, which takes place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

POLSON — Dads and Kids’ Pizza Night kicks off a new innovative father-involvement program called WATCHD.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) on Thursday, Jan. 9, from 6-7 p.m. at Linderman Elementary, 114 Fourth Ave. E. WATCH D.O.G.S. is the father-involvement initiative of the National Center For Fathering. Inspired by one father’s desire to increase male involvement in his children’s school and with the help of the school's teachers and administration, WATCH D.O.G.S was created in 1998.

VALLEY VIEW — Valley View Women’s Club’s monthly meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. Call Kelly Bailey at (406) 883-2910 for location if you would like to join our club. New members are needed.  Have a happy New Year.

POLSON — Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery, 306 Main Street, announces the first exhibit of the New Year entitled: “First in Fourteen.” Members Kelly Apgar (monochromatic work composed of found objects), Paula Craft (B and W photography), Maryann Eikens (bronze sculptures) and Donna Rolfson (paintings) have put together a show of new works to open the season. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Jan. 10, from 5-7 p.m. The show will hang until Feb. 14. 

For more information, contact the Gallery at (406) 883-5956 or visit: Sandpiperartgallery.com.

POLSON — James Kiser, CEO of Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, will be the featured speaker at the Friday, Jan. 10, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club. He will speak on the state of healthcare and St. Joseph’s position in regard to a new clinic being constructed in Polson by Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Pachyderms meet at the Polson Rural Fire Department building west of the bridge on Regatta Road. Social time begins at 11:30 a.m. with the business meeting starting at noon. 

POLSON — Enjoy a free dinner at the Presbyterian Church’s Friendship Table Dinner on Jan. 10 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.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their January meeting on Jan. 11 instead of Jan. 7. We will host a “Sew-in” from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Terrace Lake Community Church in Ronan.  An appreciation dinner will be provided at noon, with a gift bag exchange (as planned for our cancelled meeting in December). The meeting will take place right after lunch. Please bring your sampler block of the month to show and your show and tell, plus any project you might want to spend the day sewing on – maybe your challenge project. Everyone is welcome

ARLEE — A four-part video series exploring the unique status of American Indian Tribes and narrated by Dan Decker, J.D. will take place at the Hangin’ Art Gallery at 1 p.m.  Parts I and II will be shown on Saturday, Jan. 11. 

There is no charge and respectful discussions will follow the videos. 

This series is sponsored by the Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition, Inc. Contact Chris Riebe at (406) 726-1114 or (406) 396-9712 or go to: Facebook.com/frhrc2.

VALLEY VIEW — Valley View Clubhouse’s monthly potluck is Sunday Jan. 12, at 5 p.m. at the Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road. Bring your favorite potluck dish and enjoy good food and company. 

POLSON — The newest member of the Mission Mountain Drug Taskforce, a canine named Llop, will make his debut at a public meeting held at the North Lake County Public Library in Polson on Monday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and meet the new team member with especially watchful eyes and a prominent nose.

RONAN — The American Legion Post 138 is meeting on Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 35981 Round Butte Road. New members are welcome. For more information, call Jack Fay at (406) 676-3380. 

POLSON — The next Thyme for Herbs meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 14, in the meeting room of the library in Polson. The topic for the month is “Understanding the Importance of Using Heirloom Seeds.” We will also discuss: planning your herb garden, growing herbs and herb seeds for profit, continuing to become familiar with using the “Herbal 9-1-1.”

Everyone is welcome. Bring your ideas and questions to share with us. For more information, please call Linda Peterson at (406) 319-2446.

POLSON — The next community dance at the Elks is on Jan. 15 from 7-10 p.m. “Western Night” is the theme for the night and Ken’s Country Combo will provide the entertainment. Treats are welcome. Come join the fun.

NORTH CROW — On Jan. 17 and 18 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. a winter yard sale, sponsored by The People’s Voice, Inc., a non-profit organization, will take place at the North Crow Creek Club House. Food and baked goods, sponsored by The People to People Youth Delegates, will be also be available. 

The clubhouse is located off old Highway 93 (watch for signs). If you are thinking about doing early spring-cleaning, we are accepting new or gently used items. Contact (406) 745-0110 for drop off and/or pickup information.

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will host a monthly potluck on Friday, Jan. 17, at the historic Big Arm School. Bring a dish to share with your neighbors and friends. You are welcome to come at 5:30 p.m. to socialize, with the meal beginning at 6 p.m. Guest speaker will be District Court Judge Kim Christopher of Polson. Her presentation will begin at 7 p.m. Please join us for a fun-filled, informative evening. For more information, please contact Bonnie Eddy at (406) 883-8308 or Nancy Foster at (406) 849-5064.

ARLEE — A four-part video series exploring the unique status of American Indian Tribes and narrated by Dan Decker, J.D. will take place at the Hangin’ Art Gallery at 1 p.m.  Parts III and IV will be shown on Saturday, Jan. 18. There is no charge and respectful discussions will follow the videos. This series is sponsored by the Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition, Inc. Contact Chris Riebe at (406) 726-1114 or (406) 396-9712.

RONAN — On Jan. 18 KC and the Valley Cats jazz band will play at VFW from 7-10 p.m.  Treats are very welcome. Bring your friends to the VFW on Round Butte Road. It is the best place to be on a Saturday night.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Kuilix chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the United Methodist Church, north of St. Ignatius on Hwy 93 (top of the hill). Refreshments will be served at noon. Our guest speaker, Judge Brenda C. Desmond from Missoula Veterans’ Court, will speak on “Keeping Faith with Veterans.”

Four local high schools have contestants for the DAR sponsored “Good Citizen Essay” contest to be awarded in February. Who will be the grand prizewinner?

CHARLO — The Ponderosa Chapter of the National Honor Society at Charlo High School is once again sponsoring a Charlo Community Blood Drive. The drive will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 1-6 p.m. in the multi-purpose gym. Our goal is 33 units, which requires us to have 45 appointments.

Please contact Sharon Hertz, at (406) 644-2206 ext. 245 or email:  shertz@charloschools.com, to schedule an appointment or for more information.