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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, April 10

All invited to free dinner

4/10/2015

POLSON — A free dinner will be served at Polson Presbyterian Church on April 10 from 5-7:00 p.m. The April Friendship Table Dinner is open to all. Come join us. 

 

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Big Productions presents juggler, comedian

4/10/2015

POLSON — Big Productions will present juggler, comedian, “Alex Zerbe” on Friday, April 10, at 7 p.m. at the Polson High School Auditorium. 

 

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Bring family to Family Fun Night at pool

4/10/2015

POLSON – Providence St. Joseph Medical Center and Mission Valley Aquatics invite you to a Family Fun Night on Friday, April 10, beginning at 6 p.m. Bring the entire family to MVA for free swimming, free pizza from The Cove, family games and stay to watch the movie Toy Story. Space is limited, so please call MVA at (406) 883-4567 or Providence at (406) 883-8273.

 

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Sandpiper show features ‘R’ in aRt

4/10/2015

POLSON — Sandpiper Gallery with have a non-juried show entitled “The ‘R’ in aRt” from April 6-May 16. The show features rodeos, ranching, railroads, reflections, raptors, rockets, roundups, robots, riding, raccoons, and radios... all things “R.” A reception will be held on April 10 from 5-7 p.m.

 

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Saturday, April 11

Attend Relay for Life Flea Market

4/11/2015

POLSON — Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson is holding a Relay for Life Flea Market on Saturday, April 11, from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Grandview building west of the hospital. For more information, call Donna at (406) 883-8288 or Rebecca at (406) 883-8453.

 

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Mariners dress in black tie

4/11/2015

POLSON — The Mariners will dress in black ties to serve you a roast beef dinner with all the trimmings on Saturday, April 11, at the Polson VFW Banquet Hall at 6 p.m. The cost is $25 per person with a no-host bar, a silent auction, raffle, split the pot and door prizes. Sports memorabilia from John Elway, Joe Theisman, “Mean” Joe Greene, Terry Bradshaw, Roger Staubach, Peyton Manning, Joe Namath and more will be available. All proceeds will benefit the Mission Valley Mariners program.

 

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Monday, April 13

Award-winning local author to discuss book

4/13/2015

POLSON — “Havoc Red – Surviving the Alaska-Siberia Route, 1943” is Carmine “Margo” Mowbray’s newest work of historical fiction. She will be discussing it at the Lake County Republican Women’s monthly meeting, Monday, April 13 at noon at the Polson Rural Fire Hall on Regatta Road near the fairgrounds.

Called “an accurate historical fiction of a fascinating part of WWII” by Missoula historian and publisher Stan Cohen, it is a 230-page softcover about Lend-Lease pilots who flew fighters and bombers from Great Falls to Fairbanks during WWII.

During her research, Mowbray discovered a dark side of the operation, one that has consequences to this day. Mowbray will be signing copies of the book, set in 1943, the coldest winter on record.

Attendees are encouraged to bring brown bag lunches. The social time begins at 11:30 a.m. with the meeting beginning at noon.

 

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Fines forgiven for food

4/13/2015 - 4/18/2015

POLSON – North Lake County Public Library in Polson is offering its traditional forgiveness of fines during National Library Week, April 13-18. Patrons with overdue items or fines on their cards are encouraged to bring one item of canned or packaged food to the circulation desk for each book/CD/DVD, etc. that is late. Fines will be waived. All food contributions will be donated to the Polson Loaves and Fish Food Pantry. Forgiveness of fines does not include lost or damaged items. North Lake County Public Library is located at 2 First Avenue E. Please call (406) 883-8225 or go to northlakecountylibrary.org for further information,

 

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Little Free Libraries unveiled

4/13/2015

POLSON – North Lake County Public Library will unveil four Little Free Libraries for the Polson area. The new Little Free Libraries are small, weatherproof, book housing structures that have been beautifully painted by local artists. They are based on the “take a book, leave a book” concept. The event will take place at the library on Monday, April 13, at 4 p.m. Library Director Marilyn Trosper will launch the project in honor of National Library Week. Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served. For more information, call the library at (406) 883-8225.

 

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Polson School District board to meet

4/13/2015

POLSON — Polson School District will hold a board meeting on Monday, April 13, at 5:30 p.m. at the district office, 111 Fourth Ave. E.

 

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Tuesday, April 14

Free technology class taught

4/14/2015

POLSON — Free technology classes are being offered at North Lake County Public Library in Polson during the month of April. On Tuesday, April 14, from 11 a.m.-noon the course ‘Computer Basics: Using Files and Folders’ will be taught. Losing track of your files and photos after you download or save them? In this class you will learn how to create, organize, tag, delete, and rename your photos and documents so you can find them easily. Space is limited, so please call the library at (406) 883-8225 to register. As always, if you see a class you’d like to take, but can’t make it at the scheduled time, call for an individual free session. The library is located at 2 First Ave. E.

 

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Wednesday, April 15

Celebrate tax survival with dance

4/15/2015

POLSON – Ken’s Country Combo will entertain us on “Poor Boy Wednesday,” April 15, from 7-10 p.m. This annual dance celebrates surviving tax season. Come join us to feel good and kick up your heels. The treats are superb and there’s lots of room on the dance floor.

 

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Roundtable covers parenting plans

4/15/2015

POLSON —The next Resource Roundtable discussion will be held April 15 at noon in the Lake County Health Department Conference Room. This meeting is open to all and lunch is provided. Attorney Hilly McGahan will present on the complexities of developing a parenting plan as well as looking at the impacts of violent exposure on children. 

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Thursday, April 16

SPLASH date set

4/16/2015

POLSON – Please join us for the Chamber’s monthly after hours networking event, SPLASH. We meet the third Thursday of each month from 5-7 p.m. at various Chamber businesses. Our April 16 SPLASH host will be Home Floor Covering and Polson Stone and Tile, 322 Main Street. As always, SPLASH is open to the public and free to attend. We hope to see you there.

 

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Saturday, April 18

Join health practitioners’ ‘Meet and Greet’

4/18/2015

POLSON — Yoga Heart Studio, at 315A Main Street, will host a ‘Meet and Greet' event on Saturday, April 18, from 1-4 p.m. Join the fun and meet practitioners, gather information and sample “taster” sessions of different healing modalities. For more information, call Andrea Dunn (406) 407-3855. 

 

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Tuesday, April 21

Senior Center hosts driver course

4/21/2015

POLSON — On April 21 a Smart Driver Course will be taught at the Polson Area Senior Center from 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Call (406) 883-4735, for a reservation.

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Wednesday, April 22

Heart to Heart to play ballroom music

4/22/2015

POLSON — Join the fun, dance or just listen to Heart to Heart playing beautiful ballroom music on Wednesday, April 22, at the weekly community dance held at the Elks between 7 and 10 p.m.

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Learn about the cloud

4/22/2015

POLSON — Free technology classes are being offered at North Lake County Public Library in Polson during the month of April. On Wednesday, April 22, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. the course, “Up in the Air: What is the Cloud, and How do I Use it?” will be taught. This class will introduce you to the various ways to compute in the Cloud.

Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Apple all have cloud-based software, and this class will show you each one and give you a short overview of how to set up an account and upload your files. You will need a valid email address to set up any accounts. Space is limited, so please call the library at (406) 883-8225 to register.  If you see a class you’d like to take, but can’t make it at the scheduled time, call for an individual free session. The library is located at 2 First Avenue E.

 

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Mowbray to present new book to EAA

4/22/2015

POLSON — EAA Chapter 1122 will meet on Wednesday, April 22, at 7 p.m. in the Polson Public Library. Please bring ideas for our T-shirts for the 2015 Fly-In to be held in September. Carmine Mowbray will be our program presenter and it will be based on her research for her new book “Havoc Red.” The book is a historical work about a WWII hero from Great Falls. Hope to see you there and please bring a friend - the meeting is open to anyone interested in aviation.

 

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Suicide Prevention meeting set

4/22/2015

POLSON – Our next Partners in Suicide Prevention and Intervention meeting is on Wednesday, April 22, on the third floor of the Tribal Health Department in Polson. We will start a half hour earlier than normal. The meeting is from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Katharina Werner, Pathway Program Manager from Missoula YWCA, will be doing a Human Trafficking Training. Lunch will be provided. We enjoyed having everyone at our PSPI Cyber-Bullying and Campaign Development meeting.

 

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Thursday, April 23

All welcome at dinner

4/23/2015

POLSON – A free community dinner will be served at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, at Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E. The menu is a surprise. All are welcome.

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Enjoy library story time

4/23/2015

POLSON – North Lake County Library will host special one-hour programs for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers on Thursdays at 10 a.m. and at 1 p.m. The programs include stories, songs, movements, crafts and more. The theme for Thursday, April 23, will be “Wildness & Wilderness.” For more information, call (406) 883-8225 or go to: northlakecountylibrary.org.

 

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Explore Pacific Island birds right in Polson

4/23/2015

POLSON — “Exploring Mountain Birds on Pacific Islands,” by Dr. Chris Filardi, will be the next Mission Mountain Audubon program on Thursday, April 23, at 7 p.m. in the Polson Library meeting room.

Filardi’s slide presentation will discuss the role of contemporary ornithological expeditions focused on tropical island birds found in only one place and nowhere else in the world. Filardi is Director of Pacific Programs at the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation with the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

 

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