Saturday, December 31
Symes Hotel starts the New Year with music
HOT SPRINGS — Electric revival music will be provided by Jerry Mountain on New Year’s Eve, at the Symes Hotel in Hot Springs from 8-10 p.m.
Sunday, January 1
Celebrate New Year, new beginning
PABLO — Churches of Mission Valley are presenting “A Night of Celebrating the New: A New Year, A New Beginning, A New Generation” on Sunday, Jan. 1, at 7 p.m. at Two Eagle River School. Music and worship will be lead by Christian Dawson from Seattle, championing the next generation of believers.
View antique trains, more
ST. IGNATIUS — Preston Miller and Merle Parise will show and run antique toy trains in the old Ravalli Depot at Four Winds Trading Post, three miles north of St. Ignatius on Highway 93 on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, from noon to 4 p.m. The Ravalli Depot, built in 1885 and moved here in 1973, houses a large collection of Railroadiana Toy Trains and Native American collectibles. Admission is free. Bring the kids and you will return every year.
Wednesday, January 4
McDonald to speak at Chamber lunch
POLSON — The first Polson Chamber meeting of 2017 will feature Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Communications Director Robert McDonald. The luncheon meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort from noon-1 p.m. A graduate of Western Montana University with a degree in journalism, McDonald worked as a reporter for several newspapers, including the Spokesman Review, before becoming CSKT’s Communications Director in 2006. He also serves as an Associate Justice to the Tribal Appellate Court. Cost of the luncheon is $11. Reservations for the luncheon are not required. For additional information about the Chamber and its activities, call the Chamber office at 406-883-5969.
Thursday, January 5
Club welcomes speaker from Hope Project
POLSON — Please join the Kiwanis Club on Thursday, Jan. 5, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, Koostatah Room from noon-1 p.m., when our guest speaker will be Caroline McDonald who is the coordinator for the Hope Project. Dr. LeeAnna Muzquiz and Dr. Jamie Straub will join her. The program structures around helping moms to receive non-judgmental prenatal care and connect them with services unique to their situation such as transportation to medical appointments, addiction counseling and help developing lifelong goals. The Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Thursday each month. Everyone is welcome.
Friday, January 6
Boogie Woogie piano played at Symes Hotel
HOT SPRINGS — Wayo, Mr. Boogie Woogie, plays piano music at the Symes Hotel in Hot Springs from 8-10 p.m.
Free tax assistance offered
POLSON — 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 Polson Senior Center every Monday and Thursday during the month of February, by appointment only. Call 406-883-4735.
Saturday, January 7
Fletcher provides the music at Symes
HOT SPRINGS — Jerry Fletcher will provide folk, blues and Americana music at the Symes Hotel in Hot Springs from 8-10 p.m.
Sunday, January 8
Valley View potluck on tap
VALLEY VIEW — January’s Valley View potluck will take place at the Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road, on Sunday, Jan. 8. 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.
Veterans to benefit from games
ARLEE — Bingo and 50/50 will be held on Jan. 8 from 3-7 p.m. at the Arlee Indian Senior Center. The George Ducharme American Legion Post 113 will sponsor this event. All proceeds will be used for services for the veterans of our area.
Monday, January 9
ACT meets, sets 2017 agenda
POLSON — The Lake County Chapter of ACT for America will meet and set its 2017 agenda on Monday, Jan. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk. A brief video from founder Brigitte Gabriel will be shown pointing out the current challenges to strengthen our national security and to keep our state and country safe from the threat of radical Islam. The public is invited and input from all interested citizens is encouraged.
Irrigation meeting location changed
ST. IGNATIUS — The Flathead District Irrigation meeting will be held on Jan. 9, 2017, at 1 p.m. at the FJBC building. Please note the change of location.
Tuesday, January 10
Legion to hold meeting
RONAN — The American Legion Post #138 of Ronan will meet on Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. (the second Tuesday of the month) at the Ronan High School west entry door, room #16. New members are welcome. For more information call 406-676-3380 or 406-210-2607.
Listen to Grammy Award winning bass player
POLSON — Billy Peterson, a two-time Grammy Award winner and world famous bass player, is performing with sons Will, Ricky and other special guests at the Eastshore Smokehouse on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Showtime is from 6-10 p.m. Admission is free; call 406-887-2096 for reservations.
Wednesday, January 11
Auxiliary plans first meeting of 2017
RONAN — The Ronan VFW Auxiliary 5652 is meeting Jan. 11, (the second Wednesday of each month) at the VFW Hall at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 406-676-3380.
Meeting set to discuss Public Law 280
POLSON — Lake County Commissioners will hold a public meeting about Public Law 280 at 10 a.m. on Jan. 11 in room 211 of the Lake County Court house. The public will hear both sides of the financial issues surrounding the federal law that defines criminal jurisdiction of Tribal members within the reservation boundaries, and a resolution of intent to withdraw from the agreement.
SKC to celebrate MLK
PABLO — Salish Kootenai College will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with a mikespeak/share on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the Three Wolves Cafeteria on campus, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. President of SKC, Sandra Boham, will begin the “Mike Speak” at noon and there will be a number of other speakers. You are welcome to enjoy a gorgeous, free lunch with us. Call 406-250-9698 for more information.
Thursday, January 12
FRHRC announces first in potluck series
ST. IGNATIUS — The Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition announces their annual Potluck Series – Nourish Your Body, Nourish Your Mind. On Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, at 6 p.m. bring a dish to share before the presentation at 6:45 p.m. of “Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War.” This movie is the story of Waitstill and Martha Sharp, a minister and his wife from Massachusetts, who performed many life-threatening missions in Europe during World War II. Join us at Mission Valley United Methodist Church, 70715 Highway 93, at the top of Post Creek Hill.
Masumola Club to enjoy chili, cheese
POLSON — Join your hosts the Bjorks, Faircloughs and Dan Barz Thursday, Jan. 12, for the first Masumola Meeting of 2017. Social hour starts at 5:45 p.m. Hosts are providing chili and cheese. Suggested food distribution: A–H - hot dish or cornbread, rolls, butter; I–O – dessert; P–Z - salad or veggie.
Friday, January 13
Cutaways play in Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS — The Cutaways will play folk music at the Symes Hotel in Hot Springs from 8-10 p.m.
Enjoy Latin American musical variety
RONAN — From fiery Cuban son and Brazilian samba-funk, Maracuja takes you on a musical journey around Latin America. Enjoy soothing bossa nova and wistful boleros on Friday, Jan. 13, at the Ronan Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. This music will make you smile. Mission Valley Live is the sponsor of this event.
Free dinner served at Polson Church
POLSON — The January Friendship Table Dinner is on Jan. 13 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.
Pachyderms invite Judge Christopher to speak
POLSON — The Lake County Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, Jan. 13, at noon in the Rural Polson Fire Department building on Regatta Road in Polson. District Judge Kim Christopher will be the featured speaker. She will explain the need for a separate criminal justice building. She is expected to share courtroom examples of potentially explosive situations where feuding family members needed to be separated by deputy sheriffs. Anyone wishing to be informed on this issue is cordially invited to attend the meeting.
Safe driving class offered in Mission
ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Senior Center will be the sight of AARP’s “Safe Driving Course” on Friday, Jan. 13. The class begins at 9 a.m. Call the center for additional information at 406-745-4462.