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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, May 3

Join mussel walk, shoreline cleanup

5/3/2019

POLSON — Join the CSKT Mussel Walk with local middle school students and community members and help us protect our water from aquatic invasive species on May 3 at Salish Point from 9-11 a.m. Rotate between four interactive information stations: mussel identification, a mussel-dog demonstration, aquatic invasive species life cycle questions and answers, and a mussel walk/shoreline cleanup. This is a joint effort of CSKT, UM Flathead Lake Bio Station, and the Flathead Lakers.

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Psychic Dynasty performs

5/3/2019

POLSON — On May 3, at 7 p.m. in the Polson High School auditorium, the real-life father-daughter team who have been performing their original brand of mind-reading since 2012, will work together to create stage pieces that are unexpected, inventive and, of course, funny. A single ticket at the door is $15 and advance purchase tickets are $13. Youth 18 and under are free and tickets for college students with identification are $5. Ticket outlet locations include: First Interstate Bank and Perfect Shot Tavern in Polson and R&R Healthcare Solutions and Ronan True Value in Ronan. Visit the website: www.missionvalleylive.com for more information.

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Saturday, May 4

Gals 14-114 invited to event

5/4/2019

POLSON — New Life Church, 1414 Second Ave. W, will host “Pure Joy,” at 7 p.m. This event is a free event for women ages 14 to 114. Women from the community will tell stories about how God is working through their imperfections, real women and real issues. Come early for fun giveaways and laughter.

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Visit Spring Trades Fair, Business Expo

5/4/2019

POLSON — Polson High School is the site of Anderson Broadcasting’s annual Spring Trades Fair and Business Expo. From 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. you can visit with over 100 business booths including food, Internet service, health care, home improvement, cars, digital marketing and more. Call 406-883-5255 for booth space registration.

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Sunday, May 5

Northwest Accordion Association holds dance

5/5/2019

POLSON — The Northwest Accordion Association will hold a community dance May 5 from 2-5 p.m. in the Elks ballroom. There’s more than accordion music; a variety of music is played for you to listen to or dance to. You do not have to be a member of the Elks or the Accordion Association to attend, sing or play. Remember, if you sing or play you don’t pay. Admission is $2 for members, $3 for non-members, and $5 to become a member of the association. Everyone is welcome. Come to play, sing, dance or just listen. Hope to see you there.

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Tuesday, May 7

JourneyBe shares healthy ideas

5/7/2019

POLSON — Come join the “Glad To Be Here Project - Another One For The Kit Bag.” We’re sharing some DIY ideas for maintaining good health naturally and on a limited budget. Come join us the first Tuesday of each month from 6-8 p.m. at JourneyBe, 101 Seventh Ave. W. May’s get-together will look at the idea of food as medicine, with information on growing your own Essiac herbs. We’ll have seeds and starts. There’ll also be a review of April’s subject, Emotional Freedom Technique sponsored by Blue Moon Herbs of Polson - Hot Springs - Missoula. Call 406-883-0110 or go to: info@BlueMoonHerbs. com for more information.

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Learn to embroider

5/7/2019

POLSON — The North Lake County Library continues its popular Needle Arts Series with embroidery classes every Tuesday in May from 2-3 p.m. On May 7 needle art basics will be discussed.

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Wednesday, May 8

Rural Fire District Board to meet

5/8/2019

POLSON – The regular monthly meeting of the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will take place on Wednesday, May 8, at 6 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station Number 1, 25B Regatta Rd. The agenda is available on the Monday prior to the meeting on our website: lakemt.gov/prfd.

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Thursday, May 9

Celebrate local author

5/9/2019

POLSON — Local author Maggie Plummer will provide a reading and book signing of her latest novel, “Bell Bottom Gypsy” on Thursday, May 9, from 7-8:30 p.m. Come join in celebrating her latest publication.

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Friday, May 10

Church serves free dinner

5/10/2019

POLSON — The May Friendship Table Dinner is coming up on Friday, May 10, from 5–6:15 p.m. The Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

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Decker to brief Pachyderms

5/10/2019

POLSON — For the upcoming Pachyderm meeting next Friday, Gale Decker will provide an update to us about Lake County’s financial health on May 10 from noon-1 p.m. at the Polson Rural Fire Station off of Regatta Road. All are welcome.

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Monday, May 13

Republican women talk National politics

5/13/2019

POLSON — The Lake County Republican Women’s group will meet at the Polson Rural Fire Hall on Monday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m. Heidi Roedel, president of the Montana Federation of Republican Women, will speak on what is happening at the national level, and how we can work together to better serve our candidates. She will also speak about the upcoming state MTFFR convention. Community members are encouraged to attend. For information call Penny Jarecki at 406-883- 2248 or Sjaan Vincentat 406-644-2863.

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Tuesday, May 14

Consider Rotary meeting for good conversation

5/14/2019

POLSON —The Polson Rotary Club will have its monthly open-social hour at the Perfect Shot on Main Street on Tuesday, May 14, at 5:30 p.m. Anyone interested in Rotary or good conversation is welcome. Rotary’s regular weekly meeting is on Tuesday, at 12:15 p.m., usually at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. The club is considering sponsoring a satellite club that would meet in the mornings or evenings, at least twice a month. A minimum of eight members is needed to meet requirements of Rotary International. Ronan is also being considered as a possibility for a satellite location. Please contact Larry Peltz at: peltzlb@ gmail.com, for more information.

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Learn embroidery

5/14/2019

POLSON — The North Lake County Library continues its popular Needle Arts Series with embroidery classes every Tuesday in May from 2-3 p.m. On May 14 learn cross stitching.

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Wednesday, May 15

Dance in Polson

5/15/2019

POLSON — Please join us for the community dance at the Elks on Main Street on Wednesday, May 15, from 7-10 p.m. in the ballroom. Music is by Ken’s Country Combo, playing a variety of country and vintage rock and roll. Ken Kenmille is on guitar and a vocalist; Richard Tobel plays lead guitar; Liz Steele is on accordion; and our southern singer is Betty Carter. Coffee and water is provided in the ballroom. You can purchase drinks, soft drinks and bottled water in the bar. Everyone is welcome and no Elks membership is required. The cover charge is $5. If you come early you can buy a great burger from the Elks. Come and check us out.

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Learn about Peru

5/15/2019

POLSON — Join the North Lake County Library’s Wiggle Worms program at 3:30 p.m. and learn about Peru.

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