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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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Thursday, June 21

‘Living Dinosaurs’ presentation offered at library

6/21/2018

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library is hosting a free Thursday morning program from 10–11 a.m. Children of all ages are welcome. Programs emphasize Science, Technology, Engineering and Math principles. On Thursday, June 21, Allen Bone from the Audubon Society will be giving a presentation on “Living Dinosaurs.” Call 406-883- 8225 for more information.

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St. Luke sponsors SPLASH

6/21/2018

POLSON — Sponsor of the June SPLASH (Support Late Afternoon Social Hour) is St. Luke Community Healthcare. The event will be held on Thursday, June 21, from 5-7:00 p.m. at St. Luke Community Clinic.

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Friday, June 22

Artists' reception held

6/22/2018

POLSON — A reception for a Members Only Open Show entitled, “Let Me Tell You My Story,” will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, June 22, at the Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery, 306 Main Street.

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Enjoy NRA Rodeo, life music, beer garden

6/22/2018 - 6/23/2018

POLSON – The Mission Mountain NRA Rodeo will be held at the Polson Fairgrounds, 320 Regatta Road, June 22-23. Youth events including mutton bustin’ and mini bull riding begin at 6:30 p.m. NRA Rodeo starts at 7:30 p.m. NRA events include bareback, steer wrestling, saddle bronc, team roping, tie down toping, ladies and youth breakaway roping and bull riding. Tickets are $10/adult, $5/children under 12 and available at gate, no pre-sale tickets. Food, beverage and beer garden concessions available. Live music is planned after Friday night’s performance. Free vendors fair, no food items. Call Sharon at 261-2861 for more info. For general rodeo info call 883-1100.

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Saturday, June 23

Raceway open for family fun

6/23/2018

POLSON — Saturday racing at Mission Valley Raceway will have Hobbys, Hornets, Big Sky West Coast late models and Thunderstocks. Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. Qualifying time trials are at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. General admission is $10; juniors ages 8-17 are $7. Kids 7 and under are free. Come have some fun. Bring the family. Mission Valley Raceway is at 1113 N Reservoir Road. No outside food, beverages or alcohol. For more information call 406-210-5400.

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Monday, June 25

Activities planned for parents, young children

6/25/2018

POLSON — Join the Parents as Teacher Home Visitors as we partner with Youth Services Librarian Kendra during the North Lake County Public Library’s Mother Goose Story Hour at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 25. The theme will be colors and shapes. We’ll have activities, treats, and, of course, Kendra will read us fun books on the topics. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend the Parents as Teachers Community Connections. This is a good chance to meet other families with young children, and to learn more about the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program. We’ll have a drawing for a door prize, and we often give out free books to the children in attendance. Call LCPH at 406-883- 7288 if you have questions about the event, or the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program in general – it’s free and fun.

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Tuesday, June 26

Library hosts UofM professor

6/26/2018

POLSON — “Antarctic Freshwater Lakes in the World’s Coldest Desert” by Shawn Devlin will be the next educational program of the Mission Mountain Audubon Society on Tuesday, June 26, at 7 p.m. in the Polson library meeting room. Everyone is welcome. Shawn will introduce us to the vibrant benthic oasis of freshwater lakes in the McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica. The coldest desert in the world doesn’t sound like a place you might go to study lakes, but that is exactly the place to find some of the most amazing benthic algae in the world. Dr. Shawn Devlin is an Assistant Research Professor with the University of Montana at the Flathead Lake Biological Station.

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Library offers technology, computer class

6/26/2018

POLSON — This program of courses can provide you with computer and technology basics. North Lake County Public Library presents free monthly computer classes and from 2-3 p.m. on June 26 the theme for the class is “Montana Library 2 Go.” All classes will be held in the library community room. Reserve your spot by contacting Heather or the Circulation Desk at 406-883-8225.

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Thursday, June 28

‘Firecracker’ baseball tourney begins

6/28/2018 - 7/1/2018

POLSON — The varsity Mission Valley Mariners will host their annual “Firecracker” baseball tournament in Polson from Thursday, June 28, to Sunday, July 1. Game times TBD.

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Check out museum village, sculptures, alien artifacts

6/28/2018

POLSON — The Miracle of America Museum will hold their free 4th Thursday, “Night at the Museum,” at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, June 28. The June program is a walking tour of the west part of the museum village and Montana’s outdoor sculpture gallery. Enjoy the history of selected artifacts and historic as well as recreated buildings. Check in at the alien autopsy center, meet some of the new additions gathered in Area 51, and visit the newest building, the antique gunsmithing shop. Treats and donations always welcome. Call Gil at 406- 883-6804 or 406-270-7895 for more information.

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Science, math more emphasized at program

6/28/2018

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library is hosting a free Thursday morning program from 10–11 a.m. Children of all ages are welcome. Programs emphasize Science, Technology, Engineering and Math principles. Call 406-883- 8225 for more information.

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Friday, June 29

Montecahto Club holds sale Friday, Saturday

6/29/2018 - 6/30/2018

POLSON – The Montecahto Club will hold a garage and bake sale at the Finley Point Fire Hall from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, June 29 and 30. On June 30, members of the Finley Point Volunteer Fire Department will also hold their fundraiser. The fire hall is situated on Highway 35.

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Sign up for annual ‘Chamber Blast’

6/29/2018

POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual “Chamber Blast” on Friday, June 29, at Big Sky Sporting Clays. Contact the Polson Chamber at 406-883-5969 for more information.

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Watch movie under the stars

6/29/2018

POLSON — All ages are welcome for a night under the stars to enjoy a movie and refreshments at Polson Bay Golf Course. This event is from 8-10 p.m. and hosted by Xi Alpha Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Polson and the Polson Golf Course.

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Sunday, July 1

Tour, taste at open house held at Flathead Cheese

7/1/2018

POLSON — Flathead Lake Cheese, 208 First Ave. E, will hold an open house on Sunday, July 1, at 10 a.m., full of tours and tastings. Call 406-883-0343 or go to their website: flatheadlakecheese. com, for more information.

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Wednesday, July 4

Join Polson ‘Montana Roots’ parade

7/4/2018

POLSON — Please join us for the July 4th parade in downtown Polson beginning at noon. The theme this year is “Montana Roots.” Parade entry forms are available at the Polson Chamber of Commerce. There is a $20 fee for 2018 parade participants. Please call the chamber office for more information at 406-883-5969.

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Thursday, July 5

Drop off quilts by July 5

7/5/2018

POLSON — Share your quilts with us for All In Stitches’ annual quilt show, “Quilt Walk Around Polson,” which begins Tuesday, July 10. Please drop quilts off by Thursday, July 5, at All In Stitches in Polson.

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Learn about making music

7/5/2018

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library is hosting a free Thursday morning program from 10–11 a.m. Children of all ages are welcome. Programs emphasize science, technology, engineering and math principles. Thanks to the Museum of the Rockies, a “Making Music” experience will take place at the July 5 program. Call 406-883-8225 for more information.

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Summer theatre opens with ‘After the Ball’ through July 22

7/5/2018 - 7/22/2018

POLSON —The Port Polson Players’ 2018 summer season, (their 43rd summer season), opens with the musical “After the Ball.” The show features music from the Gay ‘90s through the Roaring ‘20s, along with the title song, parlor tunes, ragtime, cowboy ballads, and Tin Pan Alley favorites. All summer theatre shows are presented at Polson’s beautiful theatre on the lake on the Polson golf course - U.S. Hwy. 93, Boettcher Park. This regional premier plays from July 5-22. Reservations can be made by calling the theatre box office at 406-883-9212 or visiting portpolsonplayers.com. Tickets are $19 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and students.

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Monday, July 9

Little ones invited to ‘Brushing your teeth’ activities at library

7/9/2018

POLSON — Join the Parents as Teacher Home Visitors as we partner with Youth Services Librarian Kendra during the North Lake County Public Library’s Mother Goose Story Hour at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 9, and for all the Mondays in July. The theme for July 9 will be brushing your teeth. We’ll have activities, treats, toothbrushes and, of course, Kendra will read us fun books on the topic. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend the Parents as Teachers Community Connections. We’ll have a drawing for a door prize, and we often give out free books to the children in attendance. Call LCPH at 406-883- 7288 if you have questions about the event, or the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program in general – it’s free and fun.

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Watch Mariners play Red Sox

7/9/2018

POLSON — At 3 p.m. on Monday, July 9, watch the Mariners’ B team play the JV Bitteroot Red Sox.

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Tuesday, July 10

Annual Cherry Quilt Show held

7/10/2018 - 7/22/2018

POLSON — Join us for All In Stitches’ Annual Cherry Quilt Show July 10 – July 22 in celebration of the Flathead Cherry Festival. Quilts will hang in businesses on Main Street from Tuesday, July 10, through Sunday, July 22. Plan some time to pick up a ballot at All In Stitches and walk around Polson to vote on your favorite quilts by July 18. Ribbons will be hung July 19. Feel free to call 406- 883-3643 to talk with any of us if you have questions.

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Wednesday, July 11

Author to read, autograph new book

7/11/2018

POLSON — Author Milana Marsenich will do a reading and book signing on Wednesday, July 11, at 7 p.m. at the North Lake County Library, 2 First Ave. E. The author of “Copper Sky,” she will share her latest publication: “The Swan Keeper”; a story of girlhood, nature and flight from a tyrant’s hand in post-frontier Montana.

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Polson Rural Fire Board to meet

7/11/2018

POLSON — The regular monthly meeting of the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will take place on Wednesday, July 11, at 6 p.m. at the Big Arm Station No. 2 meeting room.

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Watch Mariners play Red Sox

7/11/2018

POLSON — On Wednesday, July 11, at 2 p.m. watch the Mariners play the Varsity Bitterroot Red Sox in a conference game.

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Thursday, July 12

Blood drive planned in Polson

7/12/2018

POLSON — The Fresh Life Church will sponsor a blood drive at Tribal Health in Polson on Thursday, July 12. It’s always a challenge to keep enough donations on hand during this time of year. Donators will check in on our website: https://outreach.freshlife.church/event/blooddrive to get an appointment so we can be sure to have enough nurses and volunteers to accommodate everyone between 11 a.m.-4 p.m. that day.

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Learn about water

7/12/2018

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library is hosting a free Thursday morning program from 10–11 a.m. Children of all ages are welcome. Thanks to the Flathead Biological Station, an “Under Water, Over Rocks” experience will take place at the July 12 program. Call 406-883-8225 for more information.

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Share in P.E.O. picnic

7/12/2018

POLSON — Members of Polson’s three P.E.O. chapters will hold their annual “Brown Bag Picnic” at the Pavilion in Boettcher Park on Thursday, July 12, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Dessert is provided. All visiting P.E.O. members are cordially invited to attend.

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Friday, July 13

Commissioner to speak on county budgetary process

7/13/2018

POLSON — Lake County Commissioner Dave Stipe, will speak to the public at the meeting of Lake County Pachyderm Club on Friday, July 13, from noon-1 p.m. He will address questions the public may have on the county budgetary process. Projected changes to the future budget of Lake County may be possible given new property tax payments. The meeting will take place at Polson Rural Fire Hall at 25 Regatta Road. Call Norm Johnson at 406-249-5303 for more information.

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Saturday, July 14

Get muddy at Boys & Girls fundraiser

7/14/2018

POLSON — The fourth annual Polson Mud Run will be held on Saturday, July 14, at the Polson Fairgrounds. This is a fundraising event for the Flathead Boys & Girls Club. The 5K obstacle course includes many different types of terrain and obstacles to overcome, including mud. The race starts at 9 a.m. The cost is $40 per person for those 18 years and older and $25 for those 17 years and younger. For more information, call 406-676-5437 or go to: flatheadbgc.org.

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Monday, July 16

Watch Mariners play Libby

7/16/2018

POLSON — On Monday, July 16, at 4 p.m. watch the Mariners play Libby in a conference game.

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Tuesday, July 17

Library sessions address ‘adulting’

7/17/2018

POLSON — The third Tuesday of each summer month the North Lake County Public Library holds a fun, interactive program for teens and pre-teens called “Adulting 101.” This program is intended to help prepare the future of our nation to go out into the world (mostly) ready to survive as a new adult. We promise these sessions won’t be boring and will provide lunch. Sessions start at 1 p.m. in the library meeting room. Please let us know if you plan to come so we can be sure there is enough food. You can call 406-883- 8225; email us at: polsoncl@ polson.lib.mt.us or RSVP on our Facebook event. We all know that “Adulting” can be hard … the library is here to make the transition a little easier. On July 17 the session will be “Work, Dating and Social Media Etiquette.” This session will also cover personal safety and the “Freshman Blues.”

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Thursday, July 19

Come to 33rd annual ‘Bug Race’

7/19/2018

POLSON — With thanks to Kiwanis, the 33rd annual Bug Race will take place at the Elks Lodge #1695, from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, July 19.

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Learn more about recycling at Kiwanis Club meeting

7/19/2018

POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis Club meets for lunch meetings the first and third Thursday of each month at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, Koostatah Room from noon-1 p.m. Mark Nelson, Solid Waste Manager at the Lake County Transfer Station, will be the speaker for Polson Kiwanis Club on July 19. Mark will tell us about the state of the recycling program and what is happening locally and nationally. Lake County is making every effort to help its residents learn how to reduce waste and recycle. This benefits the environment, saves the county money, and reduces what goes in the landfill. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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SPLASH in Polson

7/19/2018

POLSON — Polson SPLASH will be held from 5-7 p.m. at Kalispell Regional Medical Center Polson Health.

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Saturday, July 21

‘Live History Days’ event links today with yesterday

7/21/2018 - 7/22/2018

POLSON — Mark your calendars for a funfilled weekend called Live History Days at the Miracle of America Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, on July 21 and July 22. There will be historic movies Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon. There will be ice cream and other concessions; rides on two trains; Army rigs; spinners and wood carvers; a sawmill in action; a jet trainer cockpit; a blacksmith shop; whirling flywheel engines; a tennis ball cannon; a one room schoolhouse, a flint knapper and educational gun exhibits. The “Country Combo” of fiddlers, pickers, singers and accordions will provide listening and dancing entertainment on Saturday. Join the fun, sell your wares and be a part of history. We welcome new exhibitors and volunteers. Vendors must have a direct link to things historical i.e.: soap making, broom making, pottery, beading, etc. For more information, contact Gil at 406-883-6264 or visit: www.miracleofamericamuseum.org.

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Cherries, more take over Main Street Polson

7/21/2018 - 7/22/2018

POLSON — The Polson Main Street Flathead Cherry Festival will be held Saturday, July 21, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, July 22, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Come enjoy the great selection of vendors, Flathead cherries, homemade cherry pies, cherry quilts on display in store windows, unique arts and crafts, entertainment, sidewalk sales and specials all weekend long. Saturday’s schedule includes live music from 1-4 p.m.; a children’s and an adults’ cherry spitting contest in front of the Cove Deli beginning at 2 p.m., a children’s and an adults’ pie eating contest starts at 4 p.m. For more information, including vendor applications, go to: flatheadcherryfestival.com.

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Sunday, July 22

Shotgun event kicks off Lake County Fair

7/22/2018

POLSON — The Lake County Fair will hold a Shotgun Event at Big Sky Sporting Clays at 10 a.m.

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