POLSON — Thursdays, at 10 a.m. will be the North Lake County Public Library’s new “Toddler Time.” This brand new program will be for 2-3 year old children and is all about movement, where we will read active stories, dance, sing and shake it all about. 

POLSON — Story Time is held each Thursday at 2 p.m. Join us to read books, make crafts and play games with your little ones at the North Lake County Public Library. This program is geared for kindergarten readiness ages 3-5. 

POLSON — The Masumola Club meets Thursday, Jan. 9 with social hour starting at 5:45 p.m. Please join your hosts Larry and Dorothy Ashcraft and Toni and Jerry Whealon to welcome the new year. Suggested food distribution:  A-H – hot dish; I-O  - dessert; P-Z – salad or veggie.

POLSON — Mother Goose Returns to the North Lake County Public Library at a new time. Join us Fridays at 10 a.m. in the Community Room. This is our program for 0-24 month old littles. We will sing songs and have interactive activities for caregivers and their little ones. 

POLSON —  On Saturdays at 2 p.m. we are adding a Story Time. This program will have the same theme as the Thursday program. Hope you can join us for all the fun! 

ARLEE — Tribal Health is offering “Full Plate Living,” a series of classes to help participants lead a healthy lifestyle. Classes include information on meal planning, nutrition, and weight loss, and setting realistic goals for healthy living. Classes will be held Mondays from noon to 1 p.m. starting Jan.13 and continuing for eight weeks at the Arlee Community Development Corporation. Attend seven out of eight sessions to receive a free kitchen gadget. Space is limited to 12 participants, so call Amber at 406-241-5768 to reserve your spot.

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku Jerry Smyers, including meditation instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation is offering two book binding and art journaling workshops in January. Participants will sew and bind a journal and create a cover for their book. A session for teens will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 4-7 p.m., and a session for 9 to 12 year-olds will be held on Friday, Jan. 17, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Materials will be provided, and meals will be served at each session. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now by calling 406-726-5550 or email: info@arleecdc.org

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Page Turner’s Youth Book Club will meet from 4-5 p.m. in the library’s community room. They will be discussing “A Place to Hang the Moon” by Kate Albus. Come pick up your free copy of the book and register at the front desk.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Friends of the Library will accept up to two boxes of books on Thursday, Jan. 16. Visit their website under “about us” tab to view the materials donation policy.

POLSON — Thursdays, at 10 a.m. will be the North Lake County Public Library’s new “Toddler Time.” This brand new program will be for 2-3 year old children and is all about movement, where we will read active stories, dance, sing and shake it all about. 

POLSON — Story Time is held each Thursday at 2 p.m. Join us to read books, make crafts and play games with your little ones at the North Lake County Public Library. This program is geared for kindergarten readiness ages 3-5. This week’s theme is “Penguins.”

POLSON —  Climate Cafe Polson offers a welcoming and inclusive space where individuals can engage in meaningful discussions about the climate crisis, share your thoughts, personal stories, and ideas as we explore ways to take action on personal, community, and global levels. Climate Cafe Polson gatherings are driven by the interests and input of participants, allowing for organic conversations and collective exploration of solutions. Gatherings are open and all are welcome on the third Friday of each month from 9-11 a.m. at 110 Main Street.

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation is offering a second book binding and art journaling workshops. Participants will sew and bind a journal and create a cover for their book. A session for for 9 to 12 year-olds will be held on Friday, Jan. 17, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Materials will be provided, and meals will be served at each session. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now by calling 406-726-5550 or email: info@arleecdc.org

RONAN — Join Tribal Health at the Ronan Senior Center for two afternoons of Ribbon Skirt-making in a community near you. All classes will take place from noon-4 p.m.; the first class is held on Friday, Jan. 17, with second class the following Wednesday, Jan. 22. To register go to: https://forms.office.com/r/QmAtbnVf2M

POLSON — Mother Goose Returns to the North Lake County Public Library at a new time. Join us Fridays at 10 a.m. in the Community Room. This is our program for 0-24 month old littles. We will sing songs and have interactive activities for caregivers and their little ones. 

POLSON ­—  On Saturdays at 2 p.m. we are adding a Story Time. This program will have the same theme as the Thursday program. Hope you can join us for all the fun! 

ARLEE — Tribal Health is offering “Full Plate Living,” a series of classes to help participants lead a healthy lifestyle. Classes include information on meal planning, nutrition, and weight loss, and setting realistic goals for healthy living. Classes will be held Mondays from noon to 1 p.m. starting Jan.13 and continuing for eight weeks at the Arlee Community Development Corporation. Attend seven out of eight sessions to receive a free kitchen gadget. Space is limited to 12 participants, so call Amber at 406-241-5768 to reserve your spot.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The library will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 9 a.m.

PABLO — Join Dr. Frank Tyro on Tuesday January 21st at the Salish Kootenai College Arlee/Charlo Theatre for the program “40 years of Observations of Arctic and Sub Arctic Travels.” The program is free to the public and sponsored by the Climate Hub at Salish Kootenai College. Snacks and drinks will be offered from 6-7 pm with the program starting at 7 and lasting approximately one hour.

Frank has 40 years of co-leading the Arctic Ecology Field Courses for the Great Bear Foundation (GBF), many years with renowned bear biologist Dr. Charles Jonkel.. He is currently President of the GBF Board. His extensive travels have included crossing the Arctic Circle in Svalbard, Alaska, Norway and Canada. He has a total of 56 years working in radio, film, and photography. He was the Media Department head at Salish Kootenai College for 32 years and received multiple awards for his extensive film work. He was also co-founder of the Flathead Lake International Cinemafest. After retirement from SKC, Frank founded Caribou Crossing with his wife, Dr. Lori Lambert and has been doing independent film and photography work since 2016. His presentation will include underwater video of beluga whales, polar bear somersaults, and clips from the award-winning documentary on Dr. Charles Jonkel, “Walking Bear Comes Home.”

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku Jerry Smyers, including meditation instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.