Thursday, January 25
Democratic legislators want to hear from you
RONAN — Come meet with Senate Minority Leader Pat Flowers and Senate Minority Whip, Susan Webber at the Lake County stop of the Legislative Listening Tour scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. This public event will take place at the mission Valley Senior Center in Ronan and all are welcome. Please come share your thoughts on the direction of the state, including property taxes and your ideas for the future of Montana. Contact Mary Caferro at 406-461-2384 for more information.
Final ‘Story Time’ at temporary location
POLSON — Join us at 10 a.m. at our temporary location: First United Methodist Church 301 16th Ave. East. Story Time is geared toward kindergarten readiness, ages 3-5, but everyone is welcome. We read books, make crafts, and play games. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in this interactive program. We only have one more Story Time session at our temporary location: January 25. Then the library will be closed while we move. We will see you again at the renovated library on Feb. 15.
Mission Valley Choral Society invites members for spring 2024 concerts
POLSON — Folks who enjoy singing are invited to join the Mission Valley Choral Society, auditions are not required, when practices begin Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall in Polson.
The 35+ voice community choir, directed by Cathy Gillhouse, practices on Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. for two spring concerts scheduled for April 20-21. Director Gillhouse has selected a 10-piece program that includes classical, contemporary, sacred, spiritual, gospel, barbershop and American folk songs. The choir, which has existed in the county since the 1960s, brings a diverse group together from all corners of the county. For information, call 406-261-3304 or 406-370-2076; or check out the MVCS web site: missionvalleychoralsociety.org or their Facebook page.
Friday, January 26
Pollo Loco to perform
POLSON — On Friday, Jan. 26, Mission Valley Live brings Pollo Loco to the Polson High School auditorium.
Saddle your pony and take a crazy ride into the past with Pollo Loco (Crazy Chickens) Western Music with a Twist. Since 1989, their impeccable three-part harmonies have been rattling the rafters. They’ll take you back to the days of Gene and Roy, bringing warmth to the classic western songs they sing.
$13 advance tickets are available at missionvalleylive.com and at the following Ticket Outlets: In Polson at First Interstate Bank; In Ronan at Ronan True Value. $15 tickets available at the door; youth 18 & under free.
Saturday, January 27
Library closes prior to reopening
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed from Saturday, Jan. 27-Tuesday, Feb. 13. During this time no services will be offered. The new outside materials return will be available at the original library location.
Wednesday, January 31
Mission Fire Dept. to meet
ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Rural Fire District will hold their regular board meeting at the Fire Hall meeting room on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m.
Friday, February 2
Early Childhood Services Baby Fair planned
PABLO — The Joe McDonald Gym at SKC will be the site of the CSKT Early Childhood Services Baby Fair set for Friday, Feb. 2, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wednesday, February 7
Learn to meditate via Zoom
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.