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‘Park After Dark’ winter hike offered at Lone Pine State Park

KALISPELL — On Wednesday, Feb. 16, from  7:30-9 p.m. experience Lone Pine State Park on a wintery night on this full moon hike. Moon views vary depending on cloud cover, but you’re guaranteed a nighttime adventure that experiences the park after hours. Be sure to dress for the weather. Trails are typically icy at this time of year, so wear micro spikes like Yaktrax if there’s snow on the ground. We’ll have snowshoes available if needed. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp. Call the visitor center at 406-755-2706, ext. 0, to register, as space is limited. Cost is $4 per hiker ($8 entry fee for non-resident vehicles).

 

‘Prepare to be Bear Aware’ education class offered at Lone Pine

 

 

KALISPELL — On Saturday, March 16, at 10 a.m. at Lone Pine State Park Visitor Center, you can learn safety tips and tools to keep people safe and bears wild as they emerge from their dens this spring. Join us as we share practical strategies designed to minimize bear-human conflicts and promote coexistence. From securing garbage bins to proper food storage techniques, we will share provide invaluable insights into creating bear-resistant environments. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, connect, and take action for the well-being of all. Registration is required as space is limited. There is no charge for this program. ($8 park entry fee still applies to out-of-state vehicles). For more information visit: fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/lone-pine or call 406-755-2706

 

Attend ‘Here Comes the Sun’ Concert

POLSON — The Polson Fairground Amphitheatre is the site of the “Here Comes the Sun” concert. This concert celebrates the sounds and songs of the Beatles at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 29. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food trucks will be on site at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each.

 

Country Jam, dances cancelled

POLSON — Our Classic Country Jammin’ scheduled for April 5, at the Elks Ballroom in Polson is cancelled until further notice. Wednesday night dances at the Elks’ ballroom in Polson are also cancelled until further notice. We pray that everyone is staying home and being safe. We do have to go out for essentials and that is okay. Lake City Bakery, McDonalds and Burgerville are open in Polson for take outs. We are all in this together and need to help each other wherever we can, physically or financially. Please encourage one another and we will all get through this. Don’t be prideful and not ask for help, if you really need it. This hardship we are going through may take a little time but if we all work together and for each other, it will pass. We hope to see you all again very soon.

Experience ‘Lights under the Big Sky’

RONAN — On Saturday, Dec. 11, “Lights Under the Big Sky” will provide fun and entertainment for residents of the Mission Valley at the Ronan Fairgrounds from 5-9 p.m. There will be holiday lights displays; family activities and Santa.

 

Flathead Cheese holds annual open house

POLSON — Flathead Cheese, will hold their annual Open House Week from July 2-7, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, at their shop, 208 First Ave. E. Call 406-883-0343 for more information.

Free 'Utilizing Aces & Trauma Informed Care' training held

PABLO — On April 22, from noon3 p.m. at Salish Kootenai College, Teresa Nygaard will present a free training entitled, "Utilizing Aces & Trauma Informed Care." Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is a term to describe traumatic events occurring before age 18. Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that without supports can have long-term negative effects. When “we” are trauma-informed, we realize the impact of trauma and understand there is potential for recovery. We recognize the signs and symptoms of trauma in those that we interact with and in ourselves. We respond by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into procedures, policies and practices. We seek to actively resist re-traumatization. We stop asking “What’s happening to you?” This training delves into this topic, responding to participants based on their pre-existing knowledge of the topic.

Credits are available.

The training is free but has limited seating. To register, send name, email, and contact number to: helpinghandsfund1@gmail.com. Registration confirmation will be sent within seven days. 

 

 

Free online meditation classes

ZOOM — Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 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. 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.

 

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Thursday, October 27

Baptist Church holds Harvest Dinner

10/27/2016

POLSON — Please join us for our annual Harvest Dinner at Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oc. 27. This is our last community dinner until January. All are welcome.

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Foursquare Church will host Financial Peace University Class

10/27/2016

POLSON — Polson Foursquare Church will host Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University class on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. Find out more at: www.daveramsey.com. Call Gregg Perkins at 406-883-9347 or 406-261-8723 or just show up.

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Ghosts tell tales at ‘Night at the Museum’

10/27/2016

POLSON — At Miracle of America Halloween season sets the stage on Oct. 27, for the “Night at the Museum.” Two ghosts will appear and tell about their mortal experiences, Polson’s namesake David Polson and his daughter Agnes. A tour down photograph alley will follow with a discussion of the “then and now” of our area. We will then decide whether to pursue a local cemetery program similar to Missoula’s “Stones and Stories” in which the living play the part of a relative or dignitary at the grave site. Guests are encouraged to bring a family heirloom or early photographs to share. Check our website or Facebook for upcoming programs.

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Lutheran Church holds 46th Harvest Dinner

10/27/2016

POLSON — The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will hold its 46th annual Harvest Dinner of Swedish meatballs, potatoes, gravy, lefse, salad and dessert from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, in the church fellowship hall. Dinner is $10 per adult and $5 for children under 12 years old. Take-out orders will be available for pick up after 3 p.m. Call 406-883-5864 to place order. Fair Trade coffee will also be available for purchase. Dinner proceeds will benefit Lake County Search & Rescue.

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PAT hosts Halloween party

10/27/2016

POLSON — The October Parents as Teachers Playgroup will feature a Halloween Costume Party and Pumpkin Painting on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Lake County Public Health Conference Room, 802 Main Street. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend this free program. This is a good chance to meet other families with young children in the area, and to learn more about Lake County’s Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program. We’ll have snacks and door prizes – bring a friend. Call LCPH at 406-883-7288, for more information.

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Swans topic at Audubon meeting

10/27/2016

POLSON — “Restoring Trumpeter Swans on the Flathead Indian Reservation” by Dale Becker will be Mission Mountain Audubon’s evening program on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. in the Polson Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome.

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Friday, October 28

Salomon speaks to Pachyderm Club

10/28/2016

POLSON — Dan Salomon, a candidate for election to Montana State Senate District 47, will be the featured speaker at the Friday, Oct. 28, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club. The Lake County Pachyderm Club meets at the Rural Polson Fire Department building on Regatta Road near the fairgrounds. Social time starts at 11:30 a.m. and the meeting begins at noon and concludes at 1 p.m. All those interested in being informed about what is going on in state government are cordially invited to attend.

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Monday, October 31

Enjoy Halloween in Polson

10/31/2016

POLSON — The Polson Business Community is celebrating Halloween witha Pumpkin Painting Contest, Trick or Treating at participating businesses Monday, Oct. 31, and a costume contest. Bring painted pumpkins to First Interstate Bank on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 24 and 25. Pick up a costume contest number from Cove Deli between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Oct. 31, and pin it on your costume before trick-or-treating downtown.

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Wednesday, November 2

Chamber to hear from Mayor Knutson

11/2/2016

POLSON — On Wednesday, Nov. 2, members of the Polson Chamber of Commerce will receive an update concerning the state of the city from Polson Mayor Heather Knutson and City Manager Mark Shrives. The luncheon is scheduled for the KwaTaqNuk Resort from noon-1 p.m. Cost of the luncheon will be $11. Reservations for the luncheon are not required. For additional information call 406-883- 5969.

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Join Wednesday community dance

11/2/2016

POLSON — Enjoy ballroom dancing at the Elks from 7-10 p.m. on Nov 2. Ken’s Country Combo will be playing and they are wonderful. Come out and join us.

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Whistleblower to speak, sign books

11/2/2016

POLSON — Philip Haney, whistleblower whose Department of Homeland Security investigation could have stopped the California shooting, will speak and sign books at the KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 6:30 p.m. Please note that this is a change in location and date and will replace the regular Lake County ACT for America second Monday meeting for November.

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Thursday, November 3

Kiwanis Club to hear from animal rescue

11/3/2016

POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Thursday of each month at the KwaTaqNuk Resort in the Koostatah room from noon to 1 p.m. Come join us Thursday, Nov. 3, when our speakers will be Karen Duty, president and Lynette Duford, vice-president of Life Savers Animal Rescue.

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Friday, November 4

Fall Bazaar on tap

11/4/2016

POLSON — The First United Methodist Church, 301 Sixteenth Ave. E, will have their annual Fall Bazaar on Friday, Nov. 4. The menu consists of soup and sandwiches topped off with an apple dumpling and ice cream and will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Art, homemade crafts and baked goods will be sold from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds will be used for local and church-wide Mission Outreach.

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Juras to speak at Pachyderm meeting

11/4/2016

POLSON — Kristen Juras, a non-partisan candidate for the Montana Supreme Court, will be the featured speaker at a special meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club on Friday, Nov. 4. Her presentation will give voters an opportunity to hear what she believes the role of the Supreme Court should be and to hear her reasons for wanting to serve on the Montana Supreme Court. While the meeting date has been moved up a week, the Pachyderms will meet as usual at the Polson Rural Fire Department on Regatta Road. The meeting begins at noon and adjourns at 1 p.m. This will be the only meeting in November. All interested in knowing more about the Montana Supreme Court are encouraged to attend.

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Tuesday, November 8

Pasty Lunch served on Election Day

11/8/2016

POLSON — The First Presbyterian Church of Polson will hold its bi-annual Election Day Pasty Lunch and Sale on Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The Presbyterian Church is at 301 Fourth Ave. E directly across the street from the Linderman Gymnasium. Adults may buy a pasty lunch for $6 and children’s lunches are $3. Frozen pasties may be purchased for $3 apiece.

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Wednesday, November 9

Fire district trustees to meet

11/9/2016

POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station.

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