KALISPELL — On Saturday, Feb. 26, from 12:30-2 p.m. experience nature in a new way with a forest bathing walk led by certified forest therapy guide Ellen Horowitz. Forest bathing is a practice of going outdoors and opening all your senses to soak and immerse yourself in the atmosphere. The entire walk is 1.5 hours in duration and often covers no more than a quarter mile distance. For more than four decades, Ellen Horowitz has connected people to nature as a naturalist, hiking guide, field instructor, writer and Certified Forest Therapy Guide. Call the visitor center at 406-755-2706, ext. 0, to register, as space is limited. There is no cost to attend.

POLSON — Join the North Lake County Public Library for a “Leap into Science – Light and Shadows Workshop” on Saturday, Feb. 26, at 10 a.m. in the large meeting room. There will be story time and a shadow puppet show and hands-on learning stations.

KALISPELL — On Sunday, Feb. 27, from 3-5 p.m. join this two-hour hike and learn a bit about the basics of tracking animals in winter. Take a walk through Lone Pine and look for tracks in the snow. Learn to identify different common prints from Northwest Montana forest residents. You’ll also explore what to look for besides footprints to tell you what critters have passed through the forest ahead of you. Call the visitor center at 406-755-2706, ext. 0, to register, as space is limited. Cost is free ($8 park entry fee still applies for non-resident vehicles). Snowshoes are available for rent at $5 per pair or $10 per group up to 5.  

RONAN — The regular meeting of the Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will be held on Tuesday, March 1, at the Terrace Lake Community Church in Ronan at 6:30 p.m. A work meeting to finish quilt show ribbons is scheduled from 3-6 p.m. prior to the regular meeting. 

NINEPIPES — Join the Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce for their March 3 meeting at the Ninepipes Lodge  at noon. Mayor Chris Adler will be the presenter.

ZOOM/KALISPELL — “Conflict Resolution for Better Teams” will be taught on March 4 (Zoom option) at Flathead Valley Community College. Conflict continues to be the largest people-challenge we have. Test your conflict resolution meter – how you and others respond to conflict – and learn techniques to effectively talk through conflict with others on your team. Through a partnership with FVCC, Mission West Community Development Partners offers the chance to attend these workshops free of charge. We will enroll you in the workshops and pay the fee. To be eligible, you must own or work for a for-profit small business with ten or fewer employees located in Lake, Mineral or Sanders County. Entrepreneurs who are planning to start a business are also eligible. If you’d like to enroll, call us at 406-676-5928.

LAKE MARY RONAN — The Montana Wildlife Federation Artemis Sportswomen invite interested people to the first annual Montana Women’s Ice Fishing Clinic on Lake Mary Ronan scheduled for Saturday, March 5, from 6 a.m. until dark. This one-day event is meant to nurture new and experienced ice anglers alike, build community and help women feel confident on the ice. 

Though experienced anglers will be present to help with set-up and to give fishing tips, the Women’s Ice Fishing Clinic is not a guided outing. It is not guaranteed success. It is, however, guaranteed fun.

You must register in advance to attend. Secure your spot now with a $10 participation fee: www.eventbrite.com/e/montana-womens-ice-fishing-clinic-lake-mary-ronan-tickets-238539858137

All ice fishing equipment, shelters, coffee and tea on the ice, and lunch are included

Fishing Licenses are required. If you need one they can be purchased from any sporting goods shop or online through Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks at: https://fwp.mt.gov/buyandapply/fishinglicenses

Bring warm boots, extra socks, warm gloves, warm hat, lots of layers, thermos/travel mug and camp chair and if you have them bring: ice fishing pole, lures and bait, hemostats, bucket (doubles as a chair), hand warmers, crampons and other ice fishing equipment. Email any and all questions to Morgan Marks at morgan@mtwf.org or call 406-403-4464. We hope to see you on the hard water.

RONAN — Mission West Community Development offers free workshops to help you learn the skills you need to help your business succeed. The Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will have their next monthly meeting at the VFW on Round Butte Rd. on March 8, at 7:30 p.m. There will be a discussion about our up and coming class on First Aid and CPR scheduled for March 26. This class will be for club members and/or new members, so come to the March 8 meeting to find out the particulars. Hope to see you there.

POLSON — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church invites everyone to our series of the 23rd Psalm. The theme for Wednesday, March 9, is “God Leads Us.” In a verse that is simple to read and harder to follow, we confess that God will lead us along paths that provide life for us and all of creation. So let’s follow the trail that Jesus is blazing before us. Whether we’re happy with our own path or stumbling on uprooted branches, God is leading us throughout our daily lives. Soup and bread are served at the church, 409 Fourth Ave. E, at 5:30 p.m. followed by a message of trust and hope at 6:15 p.m. The meal is free.

RONAN — Mission West Community Development offers free workshops to help you learn the skills you need to help your business succeed. A Social Media Marketing workshop will be held on March 10 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Boy & Girls Club. An effective marketing strategy is essential for business success. In this workshop, you’ll learn: ideal customer; marketing analytics; social media; creating successful content; providing value to you audience; embrace community with customers; ads; branding - bring it all together. To register go to: https://lccdc.ecenterdirect.com/ and click on training events.

ZOOM — Mission West Community Development offers free workshops to help you learn the skills you need to help your business succeed. QuickBooks Level I (Desktop version), will be taught on March 9, from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. via ZOOM. This workshop introduces you to QuickBooks Desktop basic uses and features. To register go to: https://lccdc.ecenterdirect.com/ and click on training events.

POLSON — Plan to attend the 2022 Lake County Spring Job Fair on Wednesday, March 9, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn & Suites, 209 Ridgewater Drive. If you are looking for a new career or searching for a summer job, this is the place to be. For more information, contact Job Service Polson at 406-883-7880.

RONAN —  Beginning at 7 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center on Friday, March 11, The Fretless will perform fiddle music from across the globe, Celtic, classical chamber, and Americana. The entertainers perform on fiddles, a viola and a cello. Tickets are available online at: missionvalleylive.com for $13 or at the Perfect Shot, First Interstate Back in Polson or Ronan True Value and Health Care Solutions in Ronan. Tickets at the door are $15 for adults, $5 for college students (with ID) and youth 18 and under are free.