Thursday, January 11
Masumola Club meeting CANCELLED
POLSON — The Masumola Club meeting planned for Thursday, Jan. 11, has been CANCELLED.
WIC at Arlee CDC
ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation’s food pantry will be hosting Lindsay O’Neill, the CSKT WIC Manager, during pantry hours on Jan. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Jan. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. Lindsey will provide WIC information, scheduling appointments, and helping low income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, as well as all caretakers for infants and children under the age of 5, to apply for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for women, infants and children. For more information, call the Arlee CDC at 406-726-5550.
Friday, January 12
Pachyderms hold first 2024 meeting
POLSON — Our first Pachyderm meeting of 2024 will be on Jan. 12 at noon at the Polson Volunteer Fire Dept., 25 Regatta Rd. Our guest speakers will be Lake County Sheriff Don Bell and Polson Police Chief George Simp-son. The officers will provide updates on the crime in our areas as well as answer questions on PL280 to the best of their ability.
This should be a great discussion - hope to see a full house.
WIC manager on site at Arlee CDC
ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation’s food pantry will be hosting Lindsay O’Neill, the CSKT WIC Manager, during pantry hours on Jan. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m.
For more information, call the Arlee CDC at 406-726-5550.
Saturday, January 13
Ronan Hall of Famers Inducted
The Ronan Hall of Fame Committee will host their annual Induction Ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Ronan Community Center. The event will begin with a potato bar served at 12:30 p.m. and induction activities starting at 2 p.m. Cost of the meal is $10. The public is invited to participate in the meal and induction program. Inductees in the Class of 2023 include “Distinguished Athletes” Phillip Roullier and Matt Luedtke, “Distinguished Coach” Marilynn Tanner, “Distinguished Community Member” Bud and Laurel Cheff, and Lynn Olson, and “Distinguished Team” the 1972 State Championship girls’ track team.
Monday, January 15
Library closed for MLK Day
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This means there will be no children’s programming on this day.
Wednesday, January 17
Governor’s Housing Task Force to meet
HELENA — The next Governor’s Housing Task Force meeting will be held on Jan.17. Join us in-person or online: 10-11:30 a.m., room 111, Metcalf Building, Montana Department of Environmental Quality, 1520 E Sixth Ave. Helena or join via Zoom: Webinar ID: 856 7254 5597 Passcode: 769048 or join via telephone: 206-337-9723.
Thursday, January 18
Families First guest comes to Story Time
POLSON — Brittany from Families First will talk about “Houses and Homes” at the North Lake County Public Library’s Story Time at 10 a.m. in their temporary location, First United Methodist Church 301 16th Ave.
SPLASH held at handMade Montana
POLSON — Join the business community for SPLASH (Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour) at handMade Montana. Each SPLASH highlights a different member’s business, allowing them to display their business and rub shoulders with other business professionals. SPLASH features food and beverages and is accompanied by split-the-pot opportunities and a $200 door prize. See you there!
Monday, January 22
Library children’s program held at church final time
POLSON — Mondays mean Mother Goose! Join us at 9:15 a.m. Mother Goose is geared toward ages 0 to 3, but all are welcome. We encourage parents & caregivers to participate with their children for this early learning time. Just one more Mother Goose at our temporary location.
Join us Jan. 22 at the church, then we will see you again Feb. 12 for a special “Sneak Peek” Mother Goose at the renovated library.
Wednesday, January 24
Ronan seniors for Jan.24, 2024
By Donna Daniels for the Valley Journal
RONAN — Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital.
We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities.
Our menu:
— Jan. 24: soup, sandwiches, salad, dessert
— Jan. 26: birthday dinner – roast beef, potatoes, salad, dessert
— Jan. 29: hot beef sandwiches, salad, dessert
AARP tax people will be here every Wednesday through April 10 starting on Feb. 7. They will prepare taxes for any age and any income. Give us a call to sign up for this great service at 406-676-2371.
Dues are due for 2024. They are $10 per person.
The Mission Valley Senior Center is available for renting for your events. Call us if you are having an event and need a location to have it.
Pinochle is played every Monday from 3:30-6 p.m. at the center. Everyone is welcome.
We also have a pool table available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Come join the fun!
Everyone is welcome for our meals no matter what age you are. We ask for a $7 donation for our Monday, Wednesday, and Friday meals and $10 for our Sunday meal.
If you would like a meal delivered to your business just call us by 10 a.m.
St. Ignatius seniors for Jan. 24, 2024
By Barb Plouffe for the Valley Journal
ST. IGNATIUS — Thank you to all that braved the cold and snow to play Bingo. We had fun, stayed warm, had snacks, celebrated a birthday and enjoyed the company. Due to the number of players we were able to pay out $100 for the blackout this time.
There will be an increase in the cost of the meals by $1 in February due to the increased cost of food.
If you would like a takeout meal, call 406-745-4462 by 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays and by 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. Menus for the month are available in the entryway of the center.
Menu:
— Friday, Jan. 26: noon - chili with fry bread, mixed fruit, carrot cake
— Jan. 30: noon - chicken casserole, biscuits, broccoli/ cauliflower, dessert
We are still looking for a part-time bookkeeper/manager.
We have walkers, canes, crutches, commodes and a bath bench to loan out.
— The Foot Hills Club meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. for snacks and cards.
— Gently Yoga is held on Wednesdays at 1-2:15 p.m. If you are interested, call Bonnie Kiser at 406-253-0177. Her rates are five sessions for $60.
Our St. Ignatius Senior Center is open to people renting it. If you are interested, call 406-745-4462 and leave a message.