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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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Sunday, November 17

Second annual hunter’s widow bazaar held at Elks

11/17/2013

POLSON — The second annual hunter’s widow holiday bazaar will take place on Sunday, Nov. 17, at the Elks Lodge, 512 Main St., from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Get an early start on all of your holiday shopping needs. There will be all kinds of vendors showcasing their items in one convenient location. There will also be a potato bar and basket raffles.

Free admission and all proceeds for vendors’ table fees, the potato bar and basket raffles are going to Jordyn Kennedy’s family (recently diagnosed with cancer).

 

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Tuesday, November 19

Search for life on Mars

11/19/2013

POLSON — Tim Olson, chairman of the Division of Sciences at Salish Kootenai College, will present “The Search for Past Habitable Environments on Mars” at the next Mission Mountain Audubon Society and Mission Valley Astronomy Club meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. in the Polson Library. 

 

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Wednesday, November 20

Kick up your heels

11/20/2013

POLSON — Ken’s Country Combo will entertain us with tunes to kick up your heels to on Nov. 20, from 7-10 p.m. at the Elks. Please bring your wonderful goodies to share and thank you. Remember, no joining needed. Bring treats and come and have fun. See you there.

 

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Learn more about social security

11/20/2013

POLSON — Why has social security always been a target and what can we do to make it stronger? Join us to learn more about the most successful anti-poverty program in America’s history, what made it sustainable for 78 years, as well as why and how it can remain that way. Elizabeth Marum of the Montana Organizing Project will present a program at the Lake County Democrats meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the North Lake County Library. Social hour begins at 6:30 p.m. with the program starting at 7 p.m. The public is invited. 

 

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Thursday, November 21

‘Thanksgiving’ chosen as story time theme

11/21/2013

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library is hosting a special one-hour story time for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers, every Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The hour includes stories, songs, movement, crafts and more. This week’s theme is “Thanksgiving.” For more information, call (406) 883-8225 and ask for Martel, youth services librarian.

 

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SPLASH to be held at Trails West Real Estate

11/21/2013

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will be held Thursday, Nov. 21, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Your hosts will be Trails West Real Estate, Mountain West Bank, and AFLAC and will be held at Trails West Real Estate on Highway 93. Hope to see you there.

 
 

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Sunday, November 24

Billy Graham, free chili on tap at Polson Foursquare Church

11/24/2013

POLSON — On Sunday, Nov. 24, Polson Foursquare Church will show “My Hope America” with Billy Graham at 10 a.m. All are welcome to attend. A free chili and cornbread lunch will be served following the service.

Please call  (406) 883-9347, for more information.

 

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Breakfast fundraiser to help with West Africa trip

11/24/2013

POLSON — Youth with a Mission has several fundraisers for an upcoming mission trip to Guinea Bissau, West Africa. There will be a breakfast at Lake City Bakery, 49493 US Hwy 93 in Polson on Sunday, Nov. 24, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. If you need any additional information, please call Silvana at (406) 210-4031

 

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Elks host ‘Hoop Shoot’

11/24/2013

POLSON — The Elks Hoop Shoot free throw contest will take place Sunday, Nov. 24, at Linderman Gymnasium in Polson. Boys and girls ages 8-13 (on April 1, 2014) from Polson, Ronan and all the surrounding areas are eligible to participate. Free registration and warm starts at 12:30 p.m. and the contest begins at 1 p.m.

There is no cost to participate and no admission charged.

For more information, call David Rensvold at (406) 250-0771.

 

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Wednesday, November 27

Bring treats to dance

11/27/2013

POLSON — Nov. 27 is the date of the Thanksgiving Eve Dance at the Elks. Heart to Heart will play their favorite tunes from 7-10 p.m. Treats are very welcome. Bring all your guests and friends.

 

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Services, soup suppers offered at Good Shepherd, Wednesdays through 12/18

11/27/2013 - 12/18/2013

POLSON — A series of mid-week worship services at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 409 4th Ave. E., begins with the Thanksgiving Eve service on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. Advent soup suppers and services will be Wednesdays, Dec. 4, 11 and 19. 

Suppers will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the worship services begin at 6:30 p.m. The choir and youth group will meet after services at 7:15 p.m. 

For details, call (406) 883-5864 or email gslcpolsonmt@gmail.com or visit the website at www.gslcpolsonmt.com. 

 

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Thursday, November 28

Polson serves up community Thanksgiving dinner

11/28/2013

POLSON —Everyone in the Polson community is invited for a homemade Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 28, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner is free, and all are welcome.

To request a ride or dinner delivery, please call the Senior Center at (406) 883-4735, by 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27. If you would like to make a donation, call (406) 883-4735, by Nov. 19. Anything you can do is appreciated. 

 

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Friday, November 29

Enjoy spaghetti before dark

11/29/2013

POLSON — Polson Community Church, 1814 First Street E., will hold their “Fifth Friday Dinner” on Nov. 29.  Spaghetti will be ready at 4:30 p.m. to make sure you can eat and go home before dark. No turkey will be served.

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Saturday, November 30

Local cheese makers hold open house

11/30/2013

POLSON — On Saturday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Flathead Lake Cheese, 208 First Ave. E (one block north of Highway 93), will hold an open house. Look for the dancing cheese head. There will be tours, tastings and previews of our holiday gift boxes.

 

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