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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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Monday, May 30

Flathead Historical Museum opens

5/30/2016

POLSON — The Polson Flathead Historical Museum opens for the season on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, and goes until Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5. The museum is located at 708 Main Street and operates Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 406-883-3049, for more information. 

 

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Memorial Day parades organized

5/30/2016

POLSON/RONAN — Memorial Day parades, organized by the Polson and Ronan VFW posts, will be held in Polson at 10 a.m. and Ronan at noon. Memorial services at both the Polson and Ronan cemeteries will be held immediately after the parades. Following all ceremonies a lunch will be served, about 1:30 p.m., at the Ronan VFW, 35981 Round Butte Road. This event is open to all community members and their families. For more information call 406-676-5652.

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Friday, June 3

Polson ends school year

6/3/2016

POLSON — The final day of school for Polson schools is Friday, June 3. 

 

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Sandpiper holds reception

6/3/2016

POLSON — A reception will be held Friday, June 3, from 5-7 p.m. at the Sandpiper Art Gallery, 306 Main Street, for the “Beauty and the Beast” art show artists and their work.

 

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Saturday, June 4

Celebrate centennial with St. Joe’s

6/4/2016

POLSON — Providence St. Joseph Medical Center celebrates 100 years with a Centennial Golf Scramble at Polson Bay Golf Course on Saturday, June 4, with registration at 8 a.m. and shotgun start at 9 a.m. This will be an 18-hole/four-person scramble with an entry fee of $100 per team, which includes golf/golf cart/tee-prizes and lunch.  For more information call 406-883-8230.

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Delaney’s talks birds, butterflies, bees

6/4/2016

POLSON — Come gather some wisdom from the experts at Delaney’s Nursery through their spring seminar series. On Saturday, June 4, at 10 a.m. learn about “Hummingbird, Butterflies and Bees—How to design your garden to attract our seasonal favorites.” Delaneys is located at 40514 Highway 35. Seminars are free and open to the public. Call 406-883-2612 for more information.

 

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Sunday, June 5

Accordionists to jam

6/5/2016

POLSON — The Northwest Montana Accordion Association will jam at the Elks on Main Street from 2-5:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 5. Call 406-752-8275.

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Monday, June 6

Go wild with summer reading

6/6/2016

POLSON — North Lake County Library begins registration for their summer reading program, “On Your Mark, Get Set, Go Wild,” at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 6. Children, teens, and adults each receive a reading record at registration, with eight reading benchmarks they need to achieve (for a total of 32 hours of reading or reading to your child). Prizes, coupons and raffle tickets are awarded and we’ll be partnering with Bob Ricketts to offer free Happy Hippo rides to all reading program participants who finish all 8 levels. Call the library at 406-883-8225 for more information.

 

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Tuesday, June 7

Kids’ Club brings fun to youngsters

6/7/2016 - 6/10/2016

POLSON — Polson Alliance Church will have crafts, music and fun for kids ages 5 to 12 June 7-10. Linderman Outdoor Classroom will take place at Linderman School from 9:30-11 a.m. and at 1807 Woodbine Way from 1:30-3 p.m. There is no cost and registration is at the door. All are invited to join a potluck and concert featuring The Echoes at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 9 at Polson Alliance Church, North of Polson on Highway 93. For more information call 406-883-4179.

 

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Legal assistance available at library

6/7/2016

POLSON — Missoula Self Help law Center will be in Polson on Tuesday, June 7, at the North Lake County Public Library from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. They will provide services on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Walk-ins are welcome all day or to schedule an appointment please call 406-258-3428.

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Polson Farmers Market holds Fresh SNAP class

6/7/2016

Tuesday, June 7 from 2-3 p.m.

Come learn and earn $20 worth of Fresh SNAP Double Dollars to be spent on locally grown produce at the Polson Farmer’s Market. All are welcome, including children, but only SNAP recipients will receive market credit.

The first class of the season will focus on garden planting basics and will be taught by Rene Kittle from 2-3 p.m. Class will be held at Flathead Reservation Extension: 701 B 1st St. E., Polson. Space is limited. 

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Thursday, June 9

Democrats to select delegates

6/9/2016

POLSON — The Lake County Democrats are conducting their 2016 Democratic Delegate Selection County Convention to be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, at Journey Be (Soups On) 101 Seventh Ave. W. The convention is free, disability assessable, and open to all democrats registered as voters in Lake County. Democrats will caucus to elect County delegates to be sent to the Montana Democratic Party’s Delegate Selection Convention in Helena, on Saturday, June 11, to elect Montana Democrats to serve as delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, the week of July 25, 2016. For questions about the Convention, contact Craig McClure, Lake County Democrat chairman, at 406-599-4087 or dcmcclure@yahoo.com. Additional information is available at www.montana democrats.org.

 

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Friday, June 10

SPLASH to hold ASA softball tourney

6/10/2016 - 6/12/2016

POLSON — The Polson Splash Softball ASA tournament will be held June 10-12 in Polson. Please visit: montanaasasoftball.com. 

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Saturday, June 11

Knit hats in public for Share the Spirit

6/11/2016

POLSON — All in Stitches is celebrating “Knit in Public Day,” on June 11 from 1-4 p.m. The public is invited to join us in knitting hats for Share the Spirit. Yarn and patterns will be provided. Bring your own needles. Call 406-883-3643 for more information.

 

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Learn about soil composition

6/11/2016

POLSON –– Come gather some wisdom from the experts at Delaney’s Nursery through their spring seminar series. On Saturday, June 4, at 10 a.m. learn about “Soil Composition —Transform your soil into rich growing media.” Delaneys is located at 40514 Highway 35. Seminars are free and open to the public. Call 406-883-2612 for more information.

 

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