POLSON — Lake County Democrats will hold a business meeting Wednesday, Jan. 20, to discuss issues regarding the upcoming 2016 election. The meeting will be at the North Lake County Public Library in Polson. A social with refreshments will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by the business meeting starting at 7 p.m. If you have questions, call 406-599-4087.

POLSON — The Lake County Commissioners will hold a hearing regarding the density map and regulations on Jan. 20 at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Office, room 211, in the County Courthouse, 106 Fourth Ave. E. The meeting was rescheduled from Dec. 17.

POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis Club meet the first and third Thursdays of each month at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, Koostatah Room from noon-1 p.m. Our speaker on Jan. 21 will be Ann Marie McNeel, Director from CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). 

The advocates are the “voice” for abused and neglected children in the court system. Come and listen; you may decide you would like to volunteer as an advocate for CASA.

POLSON — The January Polson Chamber SPLASH will be held on Jan. 21 to help Polson Physical Therapy celebrate their new location at 103 Whitewater, Suite D.  The networking event will begin at 5 p.m. and will include a grand opening ribbon cutting. The monthly SPLASH offers participants the chance to interact with other businessmen and women while learning more about the featured business(s) every month. For additional information about this and other Chamber programs, visit: www.polsonchamber.com or call 406-883-5969.     

NINEPIPE – Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana will hold their 16th annual Black Tie Dinner on Thursday, Jan. 21, starting at 5 p.m. A complimentary museum visit and a no-host social for friends to meet and visit before the main event will take place at Ninepipes. Dinner will start at 7 p.m. with our guest speaker, noted historian and author Ellen Baumler. Baumler is author of “Girl from the Gulches: The Story of Mary Ronan.”  The evening’s topic is titled, “Ripples in a Pond: The Ronan Family Legacy.” Cathy Gillhouse will feature two students from her new venture, the Mission Valley Children’s Choir. Seating is limited. Tickets are $50 per person. Call the museum at 406-644-3435 and leave your name and phone number for us to call you back. 

RONAN — The Mission Valley Subnetwork of the Missoula Business Women’s Network will meet Thursday, Jan. 21 from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lake County Community Development Building, 407 W Main Street. Justine Morris-Wagner will present, “Prosper and Thrive.  Let’s make 2016 Your Year.” Lunch sponsor for this meeting will be Launa Benson from Extreme Weed & Pest. Please RSVP by Jan. 19.

HOT SPRINGS — The Montucky Hillbillies will play their bluegrass music at the Symes Hotel in Hot Springs from 8-10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 22.

POLSON — An open house will be held Friday, Jan. 22, to celebrate the retirement of Duane Lutke as Director of the Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging. You are invited to the Red Lion Inn from 3-5:30 p.m. Come enjoy refreshments and wish Duane well on his next chapter in life.

HOT SPRINGS — Enjoy Andrea Harsell’s Americana music at the Symes Hotel in Hot Springs from 8-10 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23.

RONAN – The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold a workshop on Saturday, Jan. 23, at the LDS Church in Ronan. We will work on the ribbons for the 2016 Quilt Show from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with a potluck lunch. Please bring your sewing machine and supplies. For anyone interested, the board meeting will be at 9 a.m. that same day. All are welcome. If you have any questions, please call 406-212-6205.

POLSON — Medicare Basics is a one-day, three-hour class, to help those near to starting Medicare learn about the parts and options of Medicare. There are decisions to be made and late penalties to be avoided. This class is for anyone who wants to understand their Medicare better. A class is planned for Wednesday, Jan. 27, from 1-4 p.m. at the North Lake County Library meeting room. Please call Jane at 406-883-7284 or 1-800-266-4188, for information or to sign up. The fee for this class is $30.

RONAN — Play board games and use your artistic skills in coloring at the Ronan Library. You may bring in your own games or play ours (Cootie, Scrabble, Telestrations and more). All ages are welcome. The fun begins at 5 p.m. and we will finish up at 7 p.m. Please call 406-676-3682, with any questions.

CHARLO — The Ft. Connah Restoration Society annual membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at Ninepipes Allentown Restaurant in Charlo on Highway 93 at 7 p.m. There will be a no-host bar starting at 5:30 p.m. with the option of ordering a meal prior to the meeting. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, contact secretary, Carolyn Corey at 42winds@blackfoot.net or call 406-745-4336.

POLSON — Miracle of America Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, Polson, has moved their free “Night At The Museum” to the fourth Thursday evening of each month.

The Jan. 28 program, “A Pair Of Kings,” will celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King by examining collectables in the Black History display and sharing some of his important quotes. We extend a special welcome to school students who may have taken part in the various MLK essay contests around the valley and wish to share their essays. To conclude the evening, we will celebrate the birthday of the king of rock and roll, Elvis Presley, by watching “Jailhouse Rock.” Programs start at 6:30 p.m. Treats and donations accepted. If you have questions, call 406-883-6804.

POLSON — The Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E, will provide a Free Community Dinner on Thursday, Jan. 29, beginning at 6 p.m. The menu includes soups, chili and stews; good “warm up” foods. All are welcome.

POLSON — The Polson Shooter’s Association will hold its annual general membership meeting at the Polson VFW on Jan. 28. This meeting is for all members and would-be members and will start with social time (no-host bar) at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. and then the membership m well as discussion of future range activities. We will be open to suggestions and comments to improve the facility or operation. For more information regarding the range, PSA memberships and the general meeting, contact Rob St Clair at 406-883-1110 or Mauri Morin at 406-249-2250.

POLSON — The Fifth Friday Community Dinner at Polson Community Church, 1814 First Street E, is planned for Jan. 29. The menu includes stuffed shells and spaghetti sauce as well as assorted desserts. Join us from 4:30-6:30 p.m. 

HOT SPRINGS — Enjoy good old-fashioned bluegrass music at the Symes Hotel in Hot Springs from 8-10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29.

POLSON — Tickets are still available for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Big Game Banquet on Saturday, Jan. 30 at the Best Western KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson. Join us for raffles, games and the silent auction beginning at 5 p.m., with dinner starting at 7 p.m. and the live auction following shortly thereafter. Join the Mission Valley Chapter where fun and fundraising combine for a memorable event — all in a spirit of camaraderie shared by folks who love the outdoors. For more information and tickets, please contact Kelly Kost at 406-240-1325 or at the Les Schwab store in Ronan.

POLSON — The first annual Natural Wellness Fair will be held at the Red Lion Hotel in the Grand Ball Room on Saturday, Jan. 30, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. For more information contact Alle at 406-883-4216.

HOT SPRINGS — Enjoy John Kelley playing blues music at the Symes Hotel in Hot Springs from 8-10 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30.

POLSON — "Powerful Tools for Caregivers" is a six-session, 90-minutes weekly series of classes designed to help caregivers with the many physical, social, and emotional challenges they face. It is well-known that very often caregivers become ill or even die before the person they are caring for, simply because they ignore their own needs. Two facilitators who have been caregivers themselves lead these sessions. Classes are planned in Polson on Thursdays, Jan. 14-Feb. 18, from 10-11:30 a.m. at Providence St. Joseph Hospital. The regular fee is $50, however we can charge on a sliding scale based on income. There is also funding available to reimburse those who want to pay for respite care for their loved one so they can attend the classes. Please call Jane at 406-883-7284 or 1-800-266-4188, for more information or to register.

POLSON — On Monday, Feb. 1, the Lions Club will meet at 6 p.m. at the Lake Bar and Grill, 101 Main Street (no longer at the Driftwood). Dennis DeVries will make a presentation of the Great Bear Foundation Program from the Northern Studies Center. There will be many pictures and good stories. All are welcome. This is a free event.

POLSON — The show "Sketch the Sculpture" will open at Sandpiper Art Gallery on Friday, Jan. 15. There will be drinks and hors d'oeuvres from 5-7 p.m. The display runs until Feb. 19.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold its regular meeting on Feb. 2 at the Terrace Lake Community Church. Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m. and the meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. We will be going over the 2016 Quilt Show’s theme “Black, White and a color of you choice.” Work on your 2016 guild challenge and mentor a child on quilting and make a quilt together for the 2016 show.  Also don’t forget your show and tell. Everyone is welcome; come and have a good time. If you have questions, please call 406-212-6205.

RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen of Ronan will have their monthly meeting on Feb. 2, 2016, at the VFW on Round Butte Road at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome; so come and see what this organization is all about.