POLSON - The Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts’ “Art, Water, Earth Fire” art show runs until March 14. The gallery is located at 306 Main Street. Also on display are Polson High School’s talented young artists’ artwork.

POLSON - On Thursday, Feb. 13, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, a tourism an d prosperity summit will be held. Learn expert tourism insights, 2025 Chamber initiatives, local business marketing, engage and network with local businesses. All are invited to attend. This is a free event.

RONAN - The regular monthly board meeting of the Lake County Conservation District will be held on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at 64352 US Highway 93.

Meetings are open to the public and agendas may be found at: LakeCountyConservationDistrict.org

POLSON - On Thursday, Feb. 13, from 6:30-8 p.m., the North Lake County Public Library is cohosting another Montana Library Network Program: “Western Montana’s Restricted Districts, 1870-1940.”  This program will dive into the rich history of the restricted - or red light - districts in Missoula and Hamilton. The presenter is Sophia Etier. 

You must register to get the link. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/RestrictedDistricts. 

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will hold two programs for little ones on Thursdays. At 10 a.m. “Toddler Time,” a program for 2-3 year olds that is all about movement will be held. At 2 p.m.” Story Time” a program for 3-5 year olds that includes stories and activities for kindergarten readiness will be held.

POLSON - Practices begin for the Mission Valley Choral Society Spring Concerts on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church in Polson. The concerts are scheduled for May 3 and May 4. Director Cathy Gillhouse has selected a varied program of choral music. 

The choir has existed in the Mission Valley since the 1960s and brings together a diverse group of 30 to 40 people, all ages with varied backgrounds, united to bring joy through music. 

Anyone who enjoys singing is invited to join the choir. For information contact 406-261-3304 or 406-260-6103; or check out the MVCS website missionvalleychoralsociety.org or Facebook page. 

POLSON —  Practices begin for the Mission Valley Choral Society Spring Concerts on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church in Polson. The concerts are scheduled for May 3 and May 4. Director Cathy Gillhouse has selected a varied program of choral music. The choir has existed in the Mission Valley since the 1960s and brings together a diverse group of 30 to 40 people, all ages with varied backgrounds, united to bring joy through music. 

Anyone who enjoys singing is invited to join the choir. For information contact 406-261-3304 or 406-260-6103; or check out the MVCS website missionvalleychoralsociety.org or Facebook page. 

POLSON - Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation, established in 2002, encourages students to apply for scholarships by the deadline of Feb. 14. Go to the website:  https://www.polson.k12.mt.us/polson-high-school/academics/psef/

POLSON - Mark your calendar for the weekend of Feb. 14-16 for the 13th annual winter film festival at Showboat Stadium, 416 Main Street. 

POLSON - On Friday, Feb. 14, at the KwaTawNuk Resort, join Tribal Health for a day full of sessions dedicated to the annual “Go Red for Women.” Rise and Shine Yoga starts the day at 8:45 a.m. Register online by 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at: https://form.jotform.com/243336765374060 On-site registration ends at 2 p.m. Feb. 14.

POLSON - On Friday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: The North Lake County Public Library is celebrating one year in their beautiful, renovated building. Join us for refreshments and enter our drawing for a gift basket. 

POLSON - Mother Goose is held at the North Lake County Public Library on Fridays at 10 a.m. in the Community Room. This program is for 0-24 month olds. 

POLSON - Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Kate Voss and the Hot Sauce, a true variety band, playing jazz, blues, pop, country, western-swing, oldies, Americana and rockabilly. The performance takes place at Polson High School on Friday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. Single tickets are $15 at the door. Advance tickets are $13 available at First Interstate Bank in Polson and Ronan True Value in Ronan. Youth 18 years and younger are free.

POLSON - We will hold our Feb. 14 Pachyderm meeting at the Polson Rural Fire Station at noon. Our guest speaker will be paralegal Pascal Redfern, who has been actively involved with the Water Compact.  

POLSON — On Saturday, Feb. 15, at 10 a.m. the Bookfest Club will meet at the North Lake County Public Library to discuss “The Blue Castle” by L.M. Montgomery. Stop by the front desk or call 406-883-8225 to sign up. 

POLSON -  On Saturdays at 2 p.m. we are adding a Story Time at the North Lake County Public Library. 

POLSON - Tribal Health is holding a Valentine’s Dance on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 5-7 p.m. at the Polson Indian Senior Center, 701 First Ave. E. For more information, email: kayla.ridgley@cskthealth.org

ZOOM —  CSKT’s Early Childhood Services and Youth Connection invite you to “Children In Between,” a co-parenting program for divorcing and separating parents via ZOOM on Feb. 17 and 24, from 6-8 p.m. Call and reserve your spot at 406-883-0153 or 406-745-4509.

CHARLO - The free Mission Valley Conservation Speaker Series for winter ’25, “Aquatic Invasive Species,” will be held at the Ninepipes Lodge in Charlo on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 6 p.m. 

This free educational event is open to the public. Email: LakeCD@macdnet.org for more information.

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.

POLSON - The North Lake County Public Library’s Page Turners Youth Book Club will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 4– 5 p.m. This month’s selection is “Rascal” by Sterling North. 

We’ll want to hear your thoughts at the meeting. We have social time, games, discussion and snacks.

POLSON - Thursday, Feb. 20, is Book Donation Day at the North Lake County Public Library. You are welcome to bring donations from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. There is a limit of two boxes at a time.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will not hold programs on Thursdays at 10 a.m. and at 2 p.m. due to the library’s book sale.

POLSON - Mother Goose at the North Lake County Public Library is being cancelled due to the book sale.

POLSON - Enjoy dinner, drinks, awards and music at the annual Community Awards Banquet on Friday, Feb. 21, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Book tickets online or in person with the Polson Chamber.

Tickets are $65 each.

ARLEE - On Feb. 22 at the Missoula Hilton Garden Inn, from 4:30-9 p.m. the 4th annual Gala will be held. Call 406-207-9338 or go to www.k9arc.org. The Arlee Rehab Center holds a summer healing camp, spay/neuter surgeries, dog intakes and adoptions. Help us make a better world with your support.

POLSON - The last day for the North Lake County Public Library District Friends of the Library used book sale is Saturday, Feb. 22, in the Community Room at the Polson Public Library, 102 First Street E. Sale hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

POLSON -  The Saturdays at 2 p.m. Story Time is cancelled due to the book sale. 

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.

PABLO — “A Woman Among Wolves: My Journey Through Forty Years of Wolf Recovery” with Diane Boyd is a free community lunch and presentation at the Salish Kootenai College Johnny Arlee/Victor Charlo Theater 12-2 p.m. on Feb. 26. 

Join author and researcher Diane Boyd as she takes us on a wild ride from the early days of wolf research to the present-day challenges of wolf management across the globe, highlighting her interactions with an apex predator that captured her heart and her undying admiration. A debut memoir from one of the first women biologists in the United States to study wild wolves in their natural habitat-a story of passion, resilience, and determination. 

Lunch and beverages will be provided 12-12:30 p.m. and the presentation will begin at 12:30 p.m. 

PABLO - "A Woman Among Wolves: My Journey Through Forty Years of Wolf Recovery" with Diane Boyd is a free community lunch and presentation at the Salish Kootenai College Johnny Arlee/Victor Charlo Theater 12-2 p.m.on Feb. 26. Join author and researcher Diane Boyd as she takes us on a wild ride from the early days of wolf research to the present-day challenges of wolf management across the globe, highlighting her interactions with an apex predator that captured her heart and her undying admiration. A debut memoir from one of the first women biologists in the United States to study wild wolves in their natural habitat-a story of passion, resilience, and determination. Lunch and beverages will be provided 12-12:30 p.m. and the presentation will begin at 12:30 p.m. This event is hosted by the SKC Climate Learning Hub and funded by the Waverley Street Foundation.

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.

RONAN - The Flathead Irrigation District will hold their monthly meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 1 p.m., at the Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main Street SW.  

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Rural Fire District will hold a regular meeting this month on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m. in the Fire Hall. For further information contact Chairman Tim Callahan at 406-745-4112.