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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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Tuesday, February 7

Drop off quilts by deadline

2/7/2017

POLSON — Share your quilts with us for All In Stitches’ annual quilt show, “Quilt Walk Around Polson,” which begins Saturday, Feb. 11. Please drop quilts off by Tuesday, Feb. 7, at All In Stitches.

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Wednesday, February 8

Visit with Rob Quist

2/8/2017

POLSON — Come to Polson’s Vine and Tap on Wednesday, Feb. 8, between 5:30-7:30 p.m. to meet musician Rob Quist, who is a candidate for the U.S. Representative seat vacated by Ryan Zinke.

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Thursday, February 9

Club to commiserate about the weather

2/9/2017

POLSON — By the time the meeting gets going on Thursday, Feb. 9, we should have the verdict from Punxsutawney Phil. This could be cause for celebration or drinking to ease your pain--whatever the case, please consider an evening commiserating with your neighbors at the Masumola Club. The gathering begins with a social time at 5:45 p.m. Suggested food distribution: A - H salad or veggie; I – O hot dish; P – Z dessert. We will have draft minutes for your consideration.

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Friday, February 10

Forester to speak at Pachyderm Club meeting

2/10/2017

POLSON — Jim Simpson, chairman of the Lake County Conservation District and retired forester, will be the featured speaker at the Friday, Feb. 10, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club. He will describe the proposed establishment of a 60,000-acre Conservation Forest on U.S. Forest Service land in the Swan Valley, all within the boundaries of the LCCD and Lake County. The meeting begins at noon, adjourns at 1 p.m., and is held in the Rural Polson Fire Department Building, 25 Regatta Road, Polson. The meeting is open to the public.

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Free dinner served

2/10/2017

POLSON - The February Friendship Table Dinner is coming up on Feb. 10, 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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Saturday, February 11

'Quilt Walk Around Polson' quilt show Feb. 11 through 25

2/11/2017 - 2/25/2017

POLSON — The 16th Annual All In Stitches Quilt Walk Around Polson quilt show starts today. Everyone is invited to vote for their favorite quilts displayed in businesses on Main Street from Feb. 11-22. You can pick up your ballots at All In Stitches. Ribbons will be hung on the winning quilts on Feb. 23 and quilts will be on display through Feb. 25.

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Support mental health services at benefit

2/11/2017

POLSON — Sunburst Mental Health Services is putting on a benefit at the Polson Elks Club on Saturday, Feb. 11, with musicians Jack Gladstone, Troy La-Roche, the Hot Flash Blues Band and Buffalo and Rose performing. A silent auction starts at 5 p.m. with a Tribal blessing and music to follow until midnight. Tickets are $20-$35 per couple in advance and $25-$40 per couple at the door. Tickets may be purchased at any Sunburst outlet and at Mission Mt. Natural Foods. Any and all donations are accepted. Call 406-883-4060 for more information.

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WinterFest fundraiser supports ice arena

2/11/2017

POLSON — The Mission Valley Ice Arena Association invites the community to celebrate winter at their first WinterFest in Polson from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at Riverside Park. The event includes free broomball lessons and short games. The broomball game, similar to hockey, does not require a special ice surface or skates. Special edition MVIAA jerseys, 50/50 tickets and rifle raffle tickets will be available for purchase to help the group meet their $25,000 matching funds challenge to build the proposed ice rink. Park on the street above the park, or in the First Citizen’s Bank lot, and use caution walking down the hill or stairs.

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Monday, February 13

ACT to meet, view movie

2/13/2017

POLSON — The Lake County Chapter of ACT for America will meet Monday, Feb. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the downstairs of the KwaTaq-Nuk. A free documentary movie, “The Enemies Within,” by New Zealander Trevor Loudon, will be shown followed by a discussion. ACT for America is a national non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to national security. For information contact lakecountyact@ gmail.com.

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Wednesday, February 15

Breakfast, speaker, fundraiser held for Boys and Girls Club

2/15/2017

POLSON — “Great Futures Breakfast” will be held at the KwaTaqNuk on Wednesday, Web. 15. The free breakfast begins at 7:40 a.m. and Robin Selvig, Lady Griz coaching legend, will speak from 8-9 a.m. This is an education fundraiser. Call 406-493-2312 for more information.

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Thursday, February 16

Read about how dinosaurs eat their food

2/16/2017

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library presents Story Time on Thursdays for 3-5 year olds at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The one-hour program includes reading, rhymes, and crafts. This week’s story theme is “How do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?”

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SPLASH planned in Polson

2/16/2017

POLSON — SPLASH will take place at Professional Therapy Associates, 103 Whitewater, Suite D, on Thursday, Feb. 16, from 5-7 p.m.

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Saturday, February 18

Group to honor Gold, Eagle Scouts

2/18/2017

POLSON — Officers and members of the Marine Corps League Hellroaring Detachment 1041 invite all Lake and Sanders County Eagle and Gold Scouts to their first Eagle and Gold Scouts Recognition Dinner on Feb. 18 at the Polson Fullerton VFW Post 2986. This is an RSVP only event and the deadline is Feb. 10. The cost of the dinner is $5 each or $15 per family of four. The dinner is free for 2016-17 Eagle or Gold Scout recipients. For reservations and more information contact John Miller at 406-890-0964 or mclhellroaring1041mt@gmail. com.

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New program begins at library

2/18/2017

POLSON — Starting on Feb. 18, North Lake County Public Library will host 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. For more information call 406-883-8225.

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Support Soup’s On at Winter Fest fundraiser

2/18/2017

POLSON — The eighth annual Winter Fest, a fundraiser for Soup’s On, the community kitchen in Polson, will be held at the Elks Club in Polson on Feb. 18. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. Don’t miss song writer and performer Rob Quist with his daughter, Halladay Quist, beginning around 8 p.m. The live auction will feature a leather bound collection of novels by the author Louis L’Amour. Local artists have designed beautifully authentic “Chairity” chairs, unique in their style and medium, to be auctioned as well. Quilter Barbara Smith has donated a grizzly quilt to be raffled off during the event. Please come, bring your friends, family and neighbors. This is a very valuable service to your community and worth supporting.

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