Community Notes

ST. JOSEPH BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

A Bereavement Support Group for grieving adults began meeting on Thursday, January 19. This eight-week series is open to the public, meeting every Thursday until March 9 from 12:30-2:00 PM in the O’Malley conference room on the second floor of St. Joseph Medical center. For more information contact Mary Martin at 406-883-8914 or Katie Baterman at 406-883-8347.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

A support group for anyone affected by cancer meets regularly from noon to 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Polson. The group gathers on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at the church located at 301 16th Ave. East.

Cheerful Heart, an organization of volunteers who provide non-medical services for cancer patients in Lake County since 2002, sponsors the support group.

The group welcomes those recently diagnosed, those undergoing treatment, cancer survivors, and/or family members. Folks can bring a brown bag lunch or join others for lunch at a local eatery at 1 p.m. The aim of the group is to provide a warm and safe place for people to share questions, treatment plans, research, frustration, thoughts and/or experiences. Confidentiality is practiced within the group, and anything spoken in the group stays with the group. Gatherings are informal allowing folks to drop-in when schedules and life permits.

Leaders are Linda Roberts, 883-2337, and Sheila Conner, 676-0146. For more information about Cheerful Heart, Inc.., visit www.cheerfulheart.org or call 883-3070.

LIBRARY TO HOST “WEEKEND WIGGLERS”

North Lake County Public Library in Polson has begun hosting a new program called Weekend Wigglers, featuring books, crafts, games, and fun for all. This one-hour activity for school-aged kids will be held every other Saturday from 2-3 p.m. in the library meeting room.

Each program will be based on the week’s story time theme. Themes for the next several months will highlight books by popular author Jane Yolen. Music and stretches will be added.

For more information, stop by the library at No. 2 First Avenue East, call 406-883-8225, or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter.

DIGITAL LEARNING DAY AT THE LIBRARY

Stop by North Lake County Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to explore the digital services the library offers. Visit individual stations to try out electronic library services such as NoveList, Montana Library2go, BookMyne and Freegal, in addition to the Small Engine Repair, Auto Repair, and Research databases.

Access to several historical research options such as Ancestry.com, HeritageQuest, the Montana Memory Project, and the Montana Newspapers website will be available. In addition, devices such as an iPad, Kindle, etc. will be displayed for visitors to explore.

Library specialist Heather Miles will be present to instruct and answer your questions about technology, electronic devices, and upcoming free classes. The event will take place in the library meeting room at No. 2 First Ave. E. in Polson. It is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Please call 406-883-8225 for information.

FREE NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

The Miracle of America Museum in Polson will host its monthly “Free Night at the Museum” Thursday, Feb. 23 beginning at 6:30 p.m. This month’s free program honors Lake County Marine and Native American Louis C. Charlo, descendant of the famous Salish Chief Charlo. Coincidentally, this date is the anniversary of the conquest of Mt. Suribachi in 1945, the highest point on Iwo Jima. The Marine Commanding General would say of Charlo, “his contribution was instrumental in raising the flags that inspired thousands of Marines to keep on fighting to ultimate hard won victory.” The museum program will conclude with the showing of “The Sands of Iwo Jima” starring John Wayne. Treats and donations are welcome. For more information, call 883-6804 or 270-7895.

BIG ARM COMMUNITY GAME NIGHT

The Big Arm Association will be hosting their annual Community Game Night on Friday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. Come join us at the historic Big Arm School and bring your favorite board or card games to play with neighbors and friends! Feel free to bring a snack or dessert to share. Come and enjoy some family fun! For more information, contact N.Foster at 406-849-5064.

LEGO PARTY AT THE LIBRARY

North Lake County Public Library in Polson is launching its LEGO collection this month! Anyone interested is invited to join the fun.

On Monday, Feb. 27 at 3:30 p.m., the weekly Makerspace will transform into a LEGO Launch Party featuring a brand-new LEGO table along with new Star Wars, Minecraft, and DC sets to build. The event will take place in the meeting room.

Stop by the library at No. 2 First Avenue East, call 406-883-8225, or follow the library on Facebook and Twitter for more information. Snacks will be served and everyone is welcome!

MISSION’S BINGO FOR BOOKS 2017

Come one, come all! Eat, have a cool beverage, and play BINGO for BOOKS (ALL FREE of charge)! To encourage community in the school and to promote reading, Mission’s annual Bingo for Books will be held on Thursday, March 2, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Elementary School Cafeteria. Play Bingo and win free books! FREE hot dogs, chips, cookies, popcorn (donated by the Dupuis’s Showboat Theatre), and drinks (compliments Coca-Cola of Missoula) will be served for you to enjoy. Come join in the free dinner and free fun! Please be sure that Middle and Elementary School students are accompanied by an adult at this event; thanks. Hope to see you there!

HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE

Class for the Polson/Ronan/ Pablo Spring Hunter Education course will start Tuesday, March 7 in Room 118 of the Beaverhead Math & Science building on the Salish Kootenai College campus in Pablo. All classes will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. A parent or guardian must accompany students under 18 to the first class. This may be the only class offered this spring. Pick up manuals with instructions at Ronan Sports and Western, Westland Seed in Ronan, or Murdochs or Walmart in Polson.

For registration and updates, check the online class schedule at http://fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter/hunterEd.html. For more information, call Lead Instructor, Virgil Rinke 676-8132 or Tom Fieber 250-3386 or Germaine White, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, at 675-2700 extension 7299.

EMPLOYER AWARD NOMINATIONS

The Lake County Job Service Employer Committee will be accepting nominations for the 2017 Employer of Choice Award. Nominations are due by Friday, March 17. To receive a nomination form, please contact Job Service at (406) 883-7882 or polsonjsc@mt.gov.

BEDTIME BOUNCE AT THE LIBRARY

The North Lake County Public Library is introducing “Bedtime Bounce” a children’s program for the off-to-bed hour, Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in the library. For more information call the North Lake County Library (406) 883-8225.

LIBRARY HOSTS “MOTHER GOOSE TIME”

North Lake County Public Library will host “Mother Goose Time,” a half-hour program on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. for infants and toddlers. more information, call 406-883-8225.