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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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Friday, December 4

Parade, open house set in Polson

12/4/2015

POLSON — The all new Lake County Parade of Lights will be on Friday, Dec. 4, starting at 6 p.m. Polson merchants will hold an Open House on Friday, Dec. 4, from 4-7 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with refreshments, special promotions, an art walk and entertainment. For more information, call Jackie at 406-883-5800.

 

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View over 200 Nativity exhibits

12/4/2015

POLSON — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1202 Fourth Ave. E (west of Super 1 Foods), invites you to “The Nativity: Polson” on Friday, Dec. 4, from 5-8 p.m. This celebration includes a Nativity Exhibit with over 200 nativities on display. We invite you to display your nativity with ours. Contact Chelsea at 406-210-1618, for more information. There will be a fun family photo op where you can choose a traditional portrait or dress up for a picture in our “Stable.” (Stable clothing is provided.) There will be delicious cookies, a scavenger hunt, and a craft activity for kids. Admission and activities are free. See our Facebook event “The Nativity:Polson” for more details.

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Saturday, December 5

Nativities, choirs celebrate at LDS Church

12/5/2015

POLSON - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints invites you to "The Nativity: Polson" on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 3-8 p.m. (See Friday, Dec. 4) A Christmas program featuring local choirs and artists will take place on Saturday at 6 p.m.

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Polson puts together Big Christmas event

12/5/2015

POLSON — Looking for a great way to spend your Saturday prior to the Frozen Movie Night at Mission Valley Aquatics? Eat, drink and shop local at the “Small Town, Big Christmas” event in Polson from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. On Saturday, Dec. 5, enjoy a horse-drawn hayride, visit with Santa, play $2 bowling, take a brewing museum tour and shop citywide sales. Visit each participating business, get your Christmas Passport stamped and you will be entered to win one of many grand prizes. Grand prize drawings to be held at Delaney’s Landscape Center at 4 p.m.

 

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Sunday, December 6

Attend ecumenical remembrance ceremony

12/6/2015

POLSON – Partners In Home Care/Hospice, The Lake Funeral Home and Providence St. Joseph Medical Center would like to invite the public to remember and honor the loved ones in your life who have died. 

An ecumenical ceremony of remembrance will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. at The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory at 101 Sixth Ave. E. 

Each attendee will be presented with a lighted candle and paper dove to symbolize the tribute to their loved ones. 

The dove will be placed on a Tree of Life, which will remain illuminated until the New Year begins. The tree will be located at St. Joseph Medical Centers’ Lobby. This memorial ceremony is open to the public and a reception will follow.

 

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Mormon Tabernacle Choir to be broadcast

12/6/2015

POLSON — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints invites you to “The Nativity: Polson” on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 3-8 p.m. (See Friday, Dec. 4) 

A Christmas message featuring the Mormon Tabernacle Choir will be broadcast Sunday from 6-7 p.m.

 

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Wednesday, December 9

Learn about Foster Grandparent Program

12/9/2015

POLSON — The Foster Grandparent Program Open House will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in Polson on Wednesday, Dec. 9. The community and potential Foster Grandparent volunteers are invited to meet other Foster Grandparents and learn more about the program and its needs in Lake County. Food and beverages will be provided courtesy of Glacier Bank. For more information please call 406-883-8300.

 

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NARFE wishes all a Merry Christmas

12/9/2015

POLSON — The National Active and Retired Federal Employees will hold their Christmas party on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at Pop’s Grill at noon. Lunch will be available from the menu. Following lunch there will be a program featuring Samantha Walker from the Agency on Aging. A Merry Christmas is wished to all.

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Thursday, December 10

Enjoy a free night at the Museum

12/10/2015

POLSON — On Dec. 10, at 6:30 p.m., just three days after the anniversary of the “day that will live in infamy,” we will show the very accurate 20th Century Fox feature length movie Tora! Tora! Tora! The movie will be preceded by a personalized tour of related artifacts in the museum displays. Treats and donations are welcome. 

If you have questions, please call Gil at 406-883-6804.

 

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Join Masumola Club for music, food

12/10/2015

POLSON — Please join your friends and neighbors at the Masumola Club Thursday, Dec. 10. Hosts Rodriqueses, Nunlists, and Swans have arranged for KC and the Valleycats to provide a program of live music. We’ll pass the hat for the band, and as in the past, Share the Spirit will take any donations of toys or monetary contributions. Your support is greatly appreciated. Social hour begins at 5:45 p.m. Food distribution suggestion: A-H-hot dish; I-O-dessert; P-Z-salad or side dish. Don’t forget your own dishes and utensils.

 

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Scientist to address Audubon meeting

12/10/2015

POLSON – “Conserving Forest Riparian Areas in the Face of Fire” by Chris Frissell will be Mission Mountain Audubon’s next evening program on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Polson Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome. Dr. Chris Frissell is a consulting research scientist and Affiliate Research Professor at the University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station that works on fish conservation, watershed science and freshwater habitat protection and restoration around the Pacific Northwest and California.

 

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Friday, December 11

Friendship dinner set

12/11/2015

POLSON — The December Friendship Table Dinner will be held Dec. 11 from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

 

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Lake House opens with ribbon cutting ceremony

12/11/2015

POLSON — Lake County, in partnership with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Health Services, Providence Health and Services, and Western Montana Mental Health Center, is pleased to announce a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new “Lake House” mental health center, 7 Thirteenth Ave. E, on Dec. 11, at 11 a.m. The public is invited and welcome to attend.

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Mission Valley Live presents Farnham

12/11/2015

POLSON — Jason Farnham will perform at the Polson High School on Dec. 11, 2015, at 7 p.m. Take George Winston, add some Victor Borge, Beethoven on steroids, garnish with Schroeder from Peanuts, throw it all in a blender, and what comes out is an unmistakable Jason Farnum Show. A portion of the proceeds from this show will support Sunburst Mental Health Services. For more information, call 406-887-2739 or email missionvalleylive@gmail.com or check out Mission Valley Live on Facebook.

 

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Players present ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’

12/11/2015 - 12/13/2015

POLSON — For this holiday season, Port Polson Players, in association with Mission Valley Friends of the Arts, present the family classic, “Cheaper By The Dozen.” The show plays Dec. 11, 12, and 13, at the Theatre on the Lake. Curtain time Friday  and Saturday is 7:30 p.m., with the Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. To make reservations call the theatre box office at 406-883-9212, or go to portpolsonplayers.com and push the reservation key.

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Sunday, December 13

Choral Society presents concert

12/13/2015

POLSON — The Mission Valley Choral Society with the Polson High School Ensemble and Harpist Debbie Conrad will present their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 3 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 409 Fourth Ave. E.

 

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Monday, December 14

Enjoy two nights of school-wide singing

12/14/2015 - 12/15/2015

POLSON — All are welcome to join us at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, and Tuesday, Dec. 15, for the Mission Valley Christian Academy Christmas Program with kindergarten to eighth graders and a live Nativity. The live Nativity will be at 6:30 p.m. and then at 7 p.m. there will be a school-wide “Sing A Song of Christmas” program.

 

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Make cookies, ornaments

12/14/2015

POLSON — Come make holiday ornaments and decorate cookies at the Lake County Health Department’s Parents as Teachers December Community Connection. This free community event will take place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, in the Public Health Department’s conference room, at 801 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, and to learn more about the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting Program. Call LCPH at 406-883-7288, for more information.

 

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School Board to meet

12/14/2015

POLSON — The Polson School District regular board meeting will be held on Monday, Dec. 14, at the Polson District Office, 111 Fourth Ave. E at 5:30 p.m.

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Tuesday, December 15

Young Republicans to hold dinner, elections

12/15/2015

POLSON — Calling all young Republicans and patriots to the annual Christmas dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. to elect officers and create volunteer teams. The meeting will be held at the Ridgewater Office Complex, 145 Southlake Crest in Polson. Dinner and social-time at 6:30 p.m. to be followed by electing new officers and teams to develop an advocacy plan for Lake County. Our goal is to support the election of conservative candidates in 2016 and to promote fiscal responsibility and protection of constitutional rights in public policy. The future of America will be determined by courage of young people who stand to preserve freedom across generations. Open to ages 18-40 years old and to older volunteers who may be young at heart. To RSVP or if you have questions please call 406-531-3590.

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Wednesday, December 16

Ken’s Country Combo to play

12/16/2015

POLSON —  Ken’s Country Combo will play on Dec. 16 at the Elks from 7-10 p.m. Everyone is welcome. There will be no dance at the Elks on Dec. 30.

 

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Thursday, December 17

Janssen to discuss Department of Natural Resources

12/17/2015

POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis Club will meet Thursday, Dec. 17, at Pop’s Grill, 214 Main Street at noon. Join us for lunch and listen to our speaker, Richard Janssen, Department Head of Natural Resources for CSKT. He will give an overview of the department, its mission and effect on the local and national level of resource management. Home Ground Radio recently interviewed Richard and the interview aired on Montana Public Radio.

 

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Polson ‘Community Spirit Basket’ event held

12/17/2015

POLSON — The Polson ‘Community Spirit Basket’ project raffle event will take place Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Polson Chamber SPLASH event. Contact Mandy in Polson at 406-758-8004 for more details.

 

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St. Joe’s hosts SPLASH

12/17/2015

POLSON —Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will take place on Thursday, Dec. 17, from 5-7 p.m. Your host will be Providence St. Joseph Medical Center. The Polson Community Spirit Basket project raffle will take place at that time. See you there.

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