Saturday, February 15
Bookfest Club to meet
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.
Saturday ‘Story Time’ held
POLSON - On Saturdays at 2 p.m. we are adding a Story Time at the North Lake County Public Library.
Valentine’s Day dance held
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
Monday, February 17
Learn Co-parenting
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.
Wednesday, February 19
Attend free Aquatic Invasive Species speaking event
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.
Free meditation classes offered
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.
Page Turners Youth Book Club meets
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.
Thursday, February 20
Donate a book
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.
Library cancels ‘Toddler Time’ and ‘Story 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.
Friday, February 21
Mother Goose cancelled
POLSON - Mother Goose at the North Lake County Public Library is being cancelled due to the book sale.
Polson Community Awards Banquet held
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.
Saturday, February 22
Arlee’s Rehabilitation Center holds fundraiser
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 Friends of the Library continue book sale
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.
Second weekly ‘Story Time’ cancelled
POLSON - The Saturdays at 2 p.m. Story Time is cancelled due to the book sale.
Monday, February 24
Learn about ‘Full Plate Living’
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.
Wednesday, February 26
Biologist discusses wolves at SKC
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.
Biologist wolf researcher speaks at SKC
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.
Free meditation classes offered
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.
Irrigators meet
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 Rural Fire District holds meeting
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.
Thursday, February 27
Library holds ‘Toddler Time’ and ‘Story Time’
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.
Friday, February 28
Book signing on tap at library
POLSON — On Friday, Feb. 28, at 5:30 p.m. George Simpson will hold a book signing. Join us in the Community Room of the North Lake County Public Library to hear about George’s two new books, “Odyssey of the Flathead Indian Reservation & Public Law 280: The Evolution of Policing and Public Policy in Western Montana.” One of the books focuses on the story of the importance of Public Law 280. The second delves into the law itself. It promises to be a great discussion.
Book signing on tap at library
POLSON - On Friday, Feb. 28, at 5:30 p.m. George Simpson will hold a book signing. Join us in the Community Room at the North Lake County Public Library to hear about George’s two new books, “Odyssey of the Flathead Indian Reservation & Public Law 280: The Evolution of Policing and Public Policy in Western Montana.” One of the books focuses on the story of the importance of Public Law 280. The second delves into the law itself. It promises to be a great discussion.