FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, from 1-3 p.m. at the Fish, Wildlife & Parks office at 3201 Spurgin Road, Missoula. This meeting will cover enforcement feports, bird hunting regulation updates and a presentation on the MyFWP app. All interested persons are invited to attend.

For more information, contact Stephanie Gillin at Stephanie.gillin@cskt.org or Whisper Camel-Means Whisper.means@cskt.org or by phone at 406-883-2888.

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes.  Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 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. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class. Please 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.

KALISPELL — On Thursday, Feb. 22, from 6-8 p.m. in the Arts & Technology Building on campus of Flathead Valley Community College, Rick Trembath of Flathead Forestry & Fire Consulting will provide a picture-based presentation featuring area wildfire history and influences from pre-European Native American times to recent wildfire events. Learn from historic fire to better anticipate future fire from a FVCC Forest Fire Management Instructor with 56 years of wildland fire experience. 

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s newly renovated Community Room is the site for the Mission Valley Live Musical Program: Duo Two Accordions. Sergei and Maria Teleshev will perform and teach about accordions at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a variety of music styles performed by world-class musicians.

POLSON — The Lake County Pachyderms will meet on Friday, Feb. 23, at noon at the Polson Rural Fire Department, 25 Regatta Road. The guest speaker will be Linda Sauer from the “The Last Chance Patriots.

 Linda’s presentation is titled: “Islam: Gaining Power and Momentum in the United States.” This should be a very interesting presentation/discussion. We hope to see you there.

POLSON — Join Montana author, Hannah Oswine, on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for a new children’s book signing event at North Lake County Public Library. The name of her new book is “Different Name, Still the Same.”

POLSON — Join Montana author, Hannah Oswine, on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for a new children’s book signing event at North Lake County Public Library. 

The name of her new book is “Different Name, Still the Same.”

POLSON — Get ready to experience the glitz and glamour of Music City right here in Polson! The Polson Chamber of Commerce invites you to a night of Nashville-inspired celebration at our Community Awards Banquet. The doors open with social time at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and the awards ceremony at 8 p.m. 

Dust off your cowboy boots and don your finest country chic attire for an unforgettable evening filled with the spirit of Nashville. The awards ceremony will shine a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of businesses and individuals who have contributed significantly to our town. From entrepreneurs who’ve struck the right chord to community champions who’ve hit all the high notes, we’ll be celebrating the stars of Polson.

KALISPELL — On Tuesday, Feb. 27, from 6-8 p.m. in the Arts & Technology Building on campus of Flathead Valley Community College, Mark Ruby, Wildlife Program Manager for the Flathead National Forest, will make a presentation. Grizzly bears, wolves and mountain lions may have all the charisma and name recognition, but mid-sized forest carnivores are an amazing part of our ecosystem. Come learn about monitoring efforts and status updates on these elusive animals and why their presence is critical to a healthy Flathead National Forest. 

RONAN — Flathead Irrigation District will hold their monthly meeting on Feb. 28, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main Street SW.

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes.  

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. 

Please 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.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Rural Fire District will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 6 pm. At the fire hall meeting hall room. 

For more information, call Chairman Tim Callahan at 406-745-4112.

POLSON — On Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 3:30 p.m. the Page Turner’s Youth Book Club will meet to discuss this month’s book: “The Invention of Hugo Cabret” by Brian Selznick. Come join the discussion even if you haven’t quite finished it yet.

POLSON — Mission Valley Live presents Nic & Desi. They will sing, dance and share their love story in this duo celebration of classic and contemporary Broadway on Friday, March 1, at 7 p.m. in at Polson High School. Nicolas Dromard and Desiree Davar created this act to share their love of song and dance worldwide. Nic and Desi bring audiences on their journey of love hile performing stage and screen favorites from the Great American Songbook standards (“Shall we Dance,” “Cheek to Chee,” “I won’t Dance”) to hits from their favorite roles in Broadway’s Jersey Boys, West Side Story, Oklahoma! Wicked and more. Tickets are $15 for adults, ages 0-18 are free and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

KALISPELL — Gain an understanding Montana’s wolves and grizzly bears through a presentation by Wendy Cole, Wolf Specialist, and Lori Roberts, Research Assistant, both from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks. On Tuesday, March 5, from 6-8 p.m. in the Arts & Technology Building on campus of Flathead Valley Community College, join two experienced Montana FWP biologists for an informative talk and learn about the ecology and behavior of these apex carnivores, their role in the Montana ecosystem and how to safely coexist with them on our shared landscapes. Discover the challenges and triumphs of wolf and grizzly conservation in Montana, and gain insights into the ongoing efforts to manage these iconic species. 

RONAN — Mission Valley Backcountry Horsemen will be holding their next meeting on March 5 at 7 p.m. at the Ronan VFW on Round Butte Road. Our program will be presented by Kaylie Durglo on chronic wasting disease in wildlife.  Question and answer period to follow. The public is welcome; - we hope to see you there.

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation is hosting a series of six free instant pot cooking classes. Learn how to use an instant pot to create heathy, budget-friendly dinners the whole family will enjoy. Classes will be held Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m. from March 6-April 17, with March 27 off. Attend all six classes and take home a free instant pot.

To sign up, call 406-883-2865. These classes are sponsored by the SNAP program through the MSU Extension Office.

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes.  Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, March 6, 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. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class. Please 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 next Pachyderm meeting will be held on Friday, March 8, at noon at the Polson rural Fire Station. Our guest speaker for this meeting will be Toni Kramer who is the Lake County Elections Administrator. Toni will speak about the upcoming elections, what the county is doing to ensure a safe and honest election and how we are all able to volunteer and help. We hope to see everyone there.

POLSON — A cancer support group meets from noon to 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in the Chapel at St. Joseph Medical Center. 

The Cheerful Heart Cancer Support Group is for anyone affected by cancer and is led by Pastor Matthew Connally of the Ronan/Polson Nazarene Church. 

The Chapel is located inside the front entrance to the hospital.

POLSON — The 2024 Lake County Spring Job Fair will be held on Wednesday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn & Suites, 209 Ridgewater Drive.

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, March 13, 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.

POLSON — Let hosts Don and Nicky Peters know if you will attend the March meeting of the Masumola Club on Thursday, March 14, by sending a message to them at the following address: outdoorwif@AOL.com. Hosts will provide pork tenderloin and dessert. 

Please remember your plates, utensils, favorite beverage, and a dish to pass. As always, your positive attitude is required. A – H: appetizer; I– O: salad or vegetable; P – Z: hot dish  

Festivities begin with social hour at 5:45 p.m.

POLSON — On Thursday, March 14, the Friends of the Library will be in the library to accept donations. They will hold their first used book sale in our Community Room Friday, March 15, and Saturday, March 16. Please remember they do not accept items that are damaged, dirty or moldy. They do not accept textbooks or encyclopedia or Dictionaries. 

For the full materials donation policy, please visit our website. Under the “About Us” tab, you will find the policies of the library.

POLSON — The Polson Senior Center will have special entertainment during lunch on March 15 with the playing of bagpipes to celebrate Irish heritage and St. Patrick’s Day. 

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Friends of the Library will hold a book sale on Friday, March 15, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the North Lake County Public Library, 102 1st Street E.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Valley United Methodist Church is having a bake sale on Saturday, March 16.   It will run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is at the top of Post Creek Hill. There will be banana bread, zucchini bread, cookies, cake and many more delicious items for sale.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Friends of the Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the North Lake County Public Library, 102 1st Street E.

POLSON — CASA/Youth Connection is offering free, three-part parenting co-parenting classes. We cover money issues, long distance, putting down the other parent, and more to help foster a healthy relationship for the benefit of your shared child. Saturdays at 1 p.m., starting March 16 and then on March 23 and March 30 at 410 1st Street E.

CHARLO — “Cats vs Birds” is the title of Dave Manuwal, PhD Wildlife Scientist’s speaking engagement at Ninepipes Lodge on March 20, at 6 p.m. Manuwal will discuss the relationship between the decline in North American bird populations and cats. nThis presentation is free to the public.

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

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG) will meet at 12:30 p.m. with lunch provided.

POLSON — Join the business community at SPLASH (Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour) at Glacier Brewery on Thursday, March 21 at 5 p.m. Each SPLASH highlights a different member’s business, allowing them to display their business and rub shoulders with other business professionals. SPLASH features a variety of food and beverage options and is accompanied by split-the-pot opportunities.

POLSON — Thursdays mean Story Time! Join us from 10-11 a.m. 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. On March 21 we will talk about alligators and crocodiles.