ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes.  Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, Feb. 7, and on subsequent Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku, including meditation instruction, practice, and discussion via Zoom. 

The classes will be each Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.

POLSON — We are doing away with curfews so put on your dancing shoes. Social hour begins at 5:45 p.m. at the Masumola Clubhouse on Thursday, Feb. 8.

Bring your Valentine, if you have one, or just yourself and your smile. We invite you to participate in the Masumola Club meeting on Feb. 8, an early Valentine’s celebration of friendship, love, food, chocolate, wine, and Masumola-style community.

Hosts Shannon and Mark Nunlist, Mac and Karen Swan, Doug and Joyce Crosby and Carrie Sood ask that you please RSVP in the next few days so that they have numbers when purchasing food. Please respond to this email: macswan44@gmail.com. (Should you forget to RSVP, don’t let that deter you from attending!)

Hosts will provide a tomato-based seafood chowder as a main course and bread.

Program begins at 6 p.m. “Exploring the middle shelf:  A wine tasting to discover the best of the reds and whites without breaking the bank.” Gerry Browning, past owner of the Vine & Tap and wine connoisseur, will lead us through a tasting. If you plan to participate in the wine tasting, please bring one bottle of either a white or red wine that can be purchased locally for between $9.49 and $14.49. You will have the opportunity to blind taste varieties, and winners may emerge. Even if they don’t, it sounds like a fun activity. Right?

Dinner will commence following or during the program. Please bring a dish to pass, your utensils and your favorite wine glass. Suggested food distribution: A-M chocolate desserts; N-Z salad or appetizer.

We will have a playlist suitable for dancing to wear off some of those calories. We encourage you to put on the dog and join us at the Masumola Club to celebrate and enjoy each other’s company.

ARLEE — Katie Wilkins, benefit coordinator from the Montana Food Bank Network, will be at the Arlee Community Development Corporation on Thursday, Feb. 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Friday, Feb. 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. Katie will be helping with applications for SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and answering questions about SNAP and other benefits. To make an appointment to talk to Katie, call 406-726-5550 or email: foodpantry@arleecdc.org, or you can just stop by the Arlee CDC at the times above. 

POLSON — On Thursday, Feb. 8, from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. the Western Montana Conservation Commission will hold their second meeting at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49709 US Hwy. 93. At the second meeting you can meet the new staff and discuss their strategic vision and commission logistics. These meetings are open to the public.

PABLO — Multiple categories will be held at the Feb. 9 “Go Red for Women” Fashion Show held at the Johnny Arlee/Vic Charlo Theater at 5 p.m. Empower your hear by elevating women’s wellness through the power of lifestyle. MC April Charlo and keynote speakers Karyn Thornton, PA-C and Rebekah Jarvey will will be part of the show. There will be an Indigenous Market from 5-8 p.m. All vendors welcome, no cost per table.

Contact Casey Sorrell at 406-481-0121 for details.

POLSON — The next Pachyderm meeting will be held on Friday, Feb. 9, at noon at the Polson Rural Fire Station. The speaker for this meeting will be Lake County Commissioner, Gale Decker. Commissioner Decker will provide updates on where the county stands with PL280 and other important updates as well as be available to answer any questions you may have. This meeting will be an important meeting for all of us to understand where we are able to get engaged with the county and help going forward.

POLSON — On Friday, Feb. 9, at 6:15 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.), “My Fatal Valentine”, an audience-participation murder/mystery will be held at the KwaTaqNuk. Dinner and the show is $40. Show and dessert is $25.

ARLEE — Benefit coordinator from the Montana Food Bank Network, will be at the Arlee Community Development Corporation on Friday, Feb. 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. helping with applications for SNAP.  To make an appointment to talk to Katie, call 406-726-5550 or email: foodpantry@arleecdc.org, or you can just stop by the Arlee CDC at the times above. 

POLSON — On Saturday, Feb. 10, at 6:15 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.), “My Fatal Valentine”, an audience-participation murder/mystery will be held at the KwaTaqNuk. Dinner and the show is $40. Show and dessert is $25.

POLSON — On Sunday, Feb. 11, at 10:30 a.m. (doors open at 10 a.m.), “My Fatal Valentine”, an audience-participation murder/mystery will be held at the KwaTaqNuk. Brunch and the show is $40. Show and dessert is $25.

POLSON — On Feb. 12 at 9:15 a.m. take a “Sneak Peek” for Mother Goose & Story Time participants at the renovated library. You must be accompanied by a child age 0-5 to join us.

Mother Goose is geared toward ages 0 to 3, but all are welcome. We encourage parents and caregivers to participate. 

POLSON — Beginning at 1 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. the North Lake County Public Library will offer guided tours of the full renovated library. Groups will form every 15 minutes at the front entrance.

RONAN — On Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center, 300 Third Ave. NW, Lake County residents are invited to share details of Western Montana’s Glacier County Destination Stewardship Plan. The plan is to help balance increased visitation with the long-term health and vibrancy of Western Montana communities, natural resources and quality of life for residents. Come gather input on challenges, opportunities and strategies for your community regarding visitors and tourism. Register onine at glaciermt.com/townhall or visit: glaciermt.com/stew

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes.  Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, Feb. 14, and on subsequent Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku, including meditation instruction, practice, and discussion via Zoom. The classes will be each Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class. Please join us and take advantage of this opportunity. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will hold a Grand Reopening Celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 14, beginning with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. At this time the facility will be fully open and all services will be available. More details are forthcoming on their social media and website.

POLSON — A 12:30 p.m. the Teen Advisory Council (TAG) will hold “Introduction to American Sign Language.” Special guest Linda Kittle will be there.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Youth Book Club wants you to come get your free copy of “The Invention of Hugo Cabret” by Brian Selznick. The group will gather Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the book. 

POLSON — Now in its 12th year, the Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC) screens full-length narrative and documentary features, shorts, animation, and student films from Feb. 16-18. 

FLIC 2024 once again offers a diverse selection of domestic and international films, featuring entries from twelve countries as well as many homegrown Montana films. 

FLIC 2024 takes place at the Showboat Stadium 6, 416 Main Street, Polson. Email: contact@flicpolson.com.

POLSON — The Cove Deli & Pizza, 11 Third Ave. W, will host an afternoon mixer with complementary food and additional menu items for purchase at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17.

POLSON — On Saturday morning at 9:15 a.m. at the Showboat Stadium 6, 416 Main Street, a free screening of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” and an egg burrito breakfast will take place courtesy of the Polson Rotary Club.

POLSON — The Shamrockers, from the FLIC film 20 Shades of Green, will provide free music at the Durham Kitchen & Cocktails, 49494 Hwy. 93, on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 9:30 p.m.

POLSON — The “Shiver in the River” Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 1 p.m. at Riverside Park.