POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will hold class to learn about a technology class entitled, “Get Ready for Library Renovations,” on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. What will change and what will stay the same at the library? Have your renovation questions answered and brush up on some important skills that will give you the most uninterrupted access to library materials possible while we look forward to a remodeled building. Learn how to search the public catalog, manage your library account, place holds for pick up and more.

ZOOM — Montana folks can learn about Montana fiber at a ZOOM presentation by Barbara French and Helen Harris of the Montana Fibershed on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 6:30-8 p.m. Like a watershed, which defines a catchment and drainage area for a given landscape, a “fibershed” is a geographically-defined area in which natural fiber resources are produced and then used by the people living within its boundaries. Montana Fibershed seeks to educate Montanans on the benefits of a place-based, local fiber system. This free event is open to all. You can register at: tinyurl.com/MTFibershed

POLSON — “Moonlight Over Polson, a Roaring Good Time” is the theme for the annual Awards Banquet scheduled for Jan. 28 at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. 

Social hour begins at 6 p.m., dinner is a 7 p.m. and the awards program starts at 8 p.m. 

Tickets are $50 per person. Attire from the 1920s is  encouraged. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 406-993-5969 or stop by the Polson Chamber office, 402 First St. E. 

RONAN — The Western Montana Musicians’ Co-op at the Red Poppy Building, Hwy. 93 & Eisenhower, will hold a open mic night from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27. This event is hosted by Michael Moore. Come play; come listen. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 406-290-3549 or go to: www.mtmusic.org.

POLSON — This Law Enforcement signature event is a unique opportunity for individuals, clubs, organizations and schools to support local Special Olympics Montana athletes by jumping, running or slowly crawling into the frigid and icy waters of Montana. 

The Polson event will begin at 11 a.m. at Riverside Park. To register go to: https://bit.ly/polson-plunge-reg. 

The event have grown to 13 different plunges held all over the state with over 11,000 participants raising more than $350,000 annually for Special Olympics Montana.

HOT SPRINGS — Come celebrate the lunar New Year. This is the year of the rabbit, 2023. The celebration will take place  with a parade down Main Street. Line up for the parade begins at 3 p.m. with the parade starting at 4 p.m. 

There will be a community potluck at the Senior Center. For more information call 406-210-4077.

RONAN — The Western Montana Musicians’ Co-op at the Red Poppy Building, Hwy. 93 & Eisenhower, will hold a community jam from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28. Come play; come listen. Everyone is welcome.                                 For more information go to: www.mtmusic.org.

POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery’s first art show of  2023 opens on Feb. 1, 2023, and runs through March 17. It is a non-juried open show for all area residents and we would love to show your art. 

All participants can show three to five art pieces. For non-members of the Gallery, the cost is $20 (members, no charge).

 All art needs to be delivered to the Sandpipe Art Gallery by Jan. 29, 2023. 

For more information and/or to set an appointment to deliver your art to the gallery, please call or text 406-249-5836.

POLSON — Adopt-A-Book is coming to the North Lake County Public Library.  February is “I Love to Read Month.” 

To celebrate, we are offering books to be “adopted” for our youth collection. Each title costs $15. 

Once you choose a book, we will put a bookplate in it with your personal message and it will be added to the permanent collection. 

What a great way to honor someone you love.

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on 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. 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 be closed Thursday, March 2, through Saturday, March 4, to move to their temporary location at 301 16th Ave. E. 

POLSON — Story Time begins at 9:15 a.m. on Thursdays at the North Lake County Public Library. Join us to read books, make crafts and play games with your little ones. This program is geared for kindergarten readiness ages 3-5. It is important that all children attending have an opportunity for appropriate, safe play for their age.  Please be mindful of this when bringing younger children to Story Time. 

POLSON — The Mission Valley Elks Lodge will how their Traditional Crab Crack plus Shrimp event at 6 p.m. on March 4. There are limited tables for reservation. Please see the bartender for details and reservations

RONAN — The Western Montana Musicians Co-op holds an Open Mic Night every Friday from 7-9 p.m. at 1 Eisenhower St. SW (the old Red Poppy Building).

RONAN — The Western Montana Musicians Co-op holds a Community Jam every Saturday from 7-10 p.m. at 1 Eisenhower St. SW (the old Red Poppy Building).

POLSON —Mondays mean Mother Goose at the North Lake County Public Library. Join us at 9:15 a.m.  Mother Goose is geared toward ages 0 to 3, but all are welcome. We encourage parents and caregivers to participate with their children for this early learning time. It is important that all children attending have an opportunity for appropriate, safe play for their age. 

Please be mindful of this when bringing older children to Mother Goose.

POLSON — The Kiwanis Club’s Buffalo Burgerfest will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 512 Main St.  The menu includes: buffalo burgers, salad, baked beans, pies and beverages. 

Tickets can be purchased from Kiwanis members or at the door. Tickets are $10 each.  

RONAN — The Mission Valley Backcountry  Horsemen will have their next monthly meeting on Feb. 7, 2023, at 7 p.m. at the Ronan VFW on Round Butte Rd. Our program will be a slide show about packing and riding in the Bob Marshall Wilderness by Mack and Connie Long of Bob Marshall Wilderness Outfitters. 

You don’t want to miss this slideshow folks so bring your questions and find out what this club is all about. Hope to see you there.

POLSON — Adopt-A-Book is coming to the North Lake County Public Library. We are offering books to be “adopted,” each title costs $15. A bookplate will be put  in it with your personal message and it will be added to the collection. 

POLSON — The Sandpiper Gallery, 306 Main Street, will continue their “Picture Perfect” art show until March 17.  Follow them on Facebook or call 406-883-5956 for more information.

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

CHARLO — Leon Hall will host their monthly potluck dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 8. The hall is located at 35964 Leon Road, a Charlo address on the corner of Leon and Kerns Road. Meeting is open to all locals and those that are looking for a  good potluck dinner and visiting with a variety of community members from the Mission Valley. 

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information and a Zoom link 847-721-0665.