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.

POLSON — A breakfast mixer for FLIC enthusiasts will be held at Good Coffee, 214 Main Street, at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18. There will be food and drinks available for purchase.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 19, for President’s Day.

FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, from 1-3 p.m. at the Fish, Wildlife & Parks office at 3201 Spurgin Road, Missoula. This meeting will cover enforcement feports, bird hunting regulation updates and a presentation on the MyFWP app. All interested persons are invited to attend.

For more information, contact Stephanie Gillin at Stephanie.gillin@cskt.org or Whisper Camel-Means Whisper.means@cskt.org or by phone at 406-883-2888.

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes.  Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 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.

KALISPELL — On Thursday, Feb. 22, from 6-8 p.m. in the Arts & Technology Building on campus of Flathead Valley Community College, Rick Trembath of Flathead Forestry & Fire Consulting will provide a picture-based presentation featuring area wildfire history and influences from pre-European Native American times to recent wildfire events. Learn from historic fire to better anticipate future fire from a FVCC Forest Fire Management Instructor with 56 years of wildland fire experience. 

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s newly renovated Community Room is the site for the Mission Valley Live Musical Program: Duo Two Accordions. Sergei and Maria Teleshev will perform and teach about accordions at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a variety of music styles performed by world-class musicians.