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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, 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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Monday, June 13

Boys and Girls Club announces summer program through Aug. 26

6/13/2016 - 8/26/2016

LAKE COUNTY — The Flathead Reservation and Lake County Boys and Girls Club will operate a summer program at both their Polson and Ronan sites Monday-Friday (not July 4) from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. The cost is $25 per month or $75 for the entire summer program, which runs June 13-Aug. 26. Applications may be picked up onsite or at: www.flatheadbgc.org. Breakfast and lunch will be provided by school feeding programs and a snack and dinner will be provided by the club. Activities include: art, technology, swimming, fitness, gardening, photography, robotics, reading, character development, hiking and community service. Additional activities include: Ninepipes Museum, library reading program, camping in Glacier Park, Summer Brain Gain program, SMART moves program.

 

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SKC makes summer fitness fun

6/13/2016

PABLO — Salish Kootenai College, “Making Fitness Fun Program” (open to youth 7 years and older) begins June 13 and goes from 8:30 a.m.-noon Monday through Thursday, all summer long. The program will be held at the Salish Kootenai College Joe McDonald Gymnasium. Physical activities will be provided in-between breakfast and lunch. Activities include: swimming, kickball, football, basketball, dodge ball, Native games, volleyball, soccer, Shinny, bike riding and gardening.  Activities are intended to keep kids busy and active during the summer months. Transportation is provided Monday through Thursday to Ronan and Polson Boys and Girls Clubs daily at about noon. Contact Mike Tryon or Paul Phillips at Salish Kootenai College for more Information at 406-275-4916 or 406-275-4917

 

Tuesday, June 14

AARP ‘Smart Driver Course’ scheduled

6/14/2016

POLSON — AARP’s “Smart Driver Course” will be taught at the Polson Area Senior Center from 8:30-11 a.m. and from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14. Call 406-883-4735 for a reservation.

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Wednesday, June 15

Aquatic theme to set mood for coloring

6/15/2016

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library in Polson is offering an oceanthemed adult coloring program on Wednesday, June 15, from 2-4 p.m. in the library meeting room. Coloring pages and postcards from Johanna Basford’s 2015 release, “Lost Ocean,” will be featured. A virtual aquarium with relaxing background music on the library’s Smart Board will help set the nautical tone. Light refreshments of ice tea, lemonade, and fresh cookies from the Lake City Bakery will be available. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call the circulation desk at 406-883- 8225 or visit the library at 2 First Ave. E.

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Families invited to playgroup

6/15/2016

POLSON — Fruit Salad is the theme of the May “Parents as Teachers” playgroup in Polson. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend this free program. Come join us from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Lake County Public Health Department, 802 Main St. You can learn more about the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program. Call LCPH at 406-883- 7288 for more information.

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Watch the Mariners play

6/15/2016

POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Junior Varsity Mariners play against the Glacier Twins during their home game, which begins at 4 p.m.

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Thursday, June 16

SPLASH on tap in Polson

6/16/2016

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour meets on Thursday, June 16, from 5-7 p.m. Your host will be Mission Valley Physical Therapy, Nunlist Enterprises, Caselli Therapeutic Massage located at 51657 Highway 93 E. See you there.

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Saturday, June 18

Delaneys teaches about pesticides

6/18/2016

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 “ Pesticide Use and Selection—when, how and why you use organics or synthetics.” 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 19

Father’s Day Watch the Mariners play

6/19/2016

POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Junior Varsity Mariners play against the Cranbrook Bandits during their home game, which begins at 11 a.m.

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Monday, June 20

Haines Watercolor Techniques presented

6/20/2016

POLSON — On Monday, June 20, at the Sandpiper Gallery, 306 Main Street, Barbara Shrider will review and demonstrate the Jean Haines’ watercolor workshop techniques she obtained at a Daniel Smith workshop in Seattle, Washington. Whether you are new or advanced in watercolor (or any other media) painting, the Haines approach to many familiar techniques (daily exercises, fusion of pigments, for example) is the topic of this presentation. This presentation continues the Sandpiper Membership’s art information series, held each month at 12:30 p.m. following the noon membership meeting. All members of the public are welcome to attend.

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Tuesday, June 21

Law Center offers help

6/21/2016

POLSON — Missoula Self Help Law Center will be in Polson on Tuesday, June 21, 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 call 406-258-3428.

Wednesday, June 22

Mariners to bat against Bitterroot

6/22/2016

POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Mariners play against the Bitterroot Red Sox during their home game, which begins at 4 p.m.

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Thursday, June 23

Enjoy ‘Smoke on the Waters’ documentary

6/23/2016

POLSON — A free “Night at the Museum” at the Miracle of America Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, takes place on the fourth Thursday evening of each month. The programs start at 6:30 p.m. Treats and donations are happily accepted. If you have questions call 406-883- 6804. The fourth Thursday program was miss-dated on our quarterly newsletter; therefore we will show historical movies on both June 23 and June 30. Back by request will be a re-showing of the Montana Centennial documentary, “Smoke on the Waters.” This movie is about steamboats on Flathead Lake, plus a segment covering the Paul Bunyan, the only remaining logging tow boat of Flathead Lake. Another short film will be shown covering early-day logging in the area. Time permitting; a tour of the Paul Bunyan and related artifacts in the museum collection will take place.

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Enjoy picnic at free dinner

6/23/2016

POLSON — A free community dinner will be served on Thursday, June 23, from 6-7 p.m., at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E. We’re having a picnic with hot dogs, salads, and

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G-Force coming to Polson

6/23/2016 - 7/1/2016

POLSON — A registration day will be held at the Polson United Methodist Church from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, for G-Force Vacation Bible Camp. Kids can experience the G-Force, God’s Love in Action -Vacation Bible Camp for one week, June 27-July 1, from 9 a.m.- noon. Focus of the camp each day is God’s Love in Action. Kids will experience love through fun activities including music, puppets, story time, games, science, crafts and mission. A light snack will be served. Camp will end with a Friday Celebration Day picnic provided for the campers and their families from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration for kids, entering kindergarten through 12 years of age, is now open. Forms are available at the church office or can be printed from the church website: www.polsonumc.org. Camp costs are $10 per child or $20 per family. Scholarships are available. For more information call the church at 406-883-6161 or email info@polsonumc.org.

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Music, barbecue, more at fundraiser

6/23/2016

POLSON — The Friends Forever Mentoring local, independent non-profit group is holding a fundraiser on Thursday, June 23. There will be music, a barbecue. This fun fundraiser will be held at KwaTaqNuk’s patio lounge starting at 6 p.m. with live music provided by the Crawford Brothers. There will be a silent auction with the activities ending at 9 p.m. All proceeds go to the continuation,  improvement, and expansion of the mentoring program in local schools. We hope to see you there and thank you for your support.

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