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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, July 4

Chamber sponsors 4th of July parade, fireworks

7/4/2016

POLSON — The Polson Chamber is again sponsoring the Polson 4th of July parade as well as the fireworks show scheduled for that evening. Those wanting to volunteer to help with the parade are asked to contact the Polson Chamber at 406-883-5969.

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Eat ice cream at Flathead Historical Museum

7/4/2016

The Polson Flathead Historical Museum on Main Street will offer free admission and an ice cream social right after the noon parade on the Fourth of July. Stop by and cool off.

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Help with Polson’s Fourth of July parade

7/4/2016

POLSON — The Polson Chamber is again sponsoring the Polson Fourth of July parade as well as the fireworks show scheduled for that evening. Those wanting to volunteer to help with the parade are asked to contact the Polson Chamber at 406-883-5969.

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Join the 4th of July Parade

7/4/2016

POLSON — Join the July 4th Parade in downtown Polson beginning at noon. Parade entry forms are available at the Chamber office and must be returned to the Chamber office by July 3. The parade begins at Cherry Valley Elementary School, heads down Main Street, turning at Third Ave. and ends on the following block. Stop by the Chamber office at 418 Main Street before the parade and purchase a glass of fresh lemonade, all proceeds support the Community Fireworks Show. For more information call 406-883-5969.

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Wednesday, July 6

‘Wine’ about the market at Glacier Brewing Co.

7/6/2016

POLSON — Kenneth Bret Richardson of Waddell and Reed Financial Advisors invites you to Glacier Brewing Company the first Wednesday of every month from 4-6 p.m. to “wine” about the market. For more information call 406-257-7170 or go to: waddell.co/kbrichardson@ wradvisors.com.

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Meeting cancelled

7/6/2016

POLSON — Because of the activities surrounding the Fourth of July celebration, the Polson Chamber of Commerce has decided not to hold the regularly scheduled luncheon meeting on Wednesday, July 6. Scheduled speaker, Webb Brown of the Montana State Chamber of Commerce will speak at the Chamber’s September meeting instead.

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Republicans to hold July meeting

7/6/2016

POLSON — Lake County Republican Central Committee will hold their monthly meeting on July 6 at the Polson Rural Fire Hall at 6:30 p.m. The State Rules Convention will be discussed and assignments will be made for staffing the Lake County Fair and the Cherry Festival booths. The public is always invited. There is always extensive political discussion. Call 406-844-2386 for additional information.

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Watch the Mariners play

7/6/2016

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

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Wear red, white, blue to dance

7/6/2016

POLSON — Celebrate the Fourth of July on the sixth by wearing red, white and blue to the community dance at the Elks. Please come and have a good time and dance between 7-10 p.m.

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Thursday, July 7

Transportation committee to meet

7/7/2016

POLSON — The Lake County School Transportation Committee will meet on Thursday, July 7, at 1:30 p.m. in the large conference room of the Lake County Courthouse. Adjustments needed in bus routes for the upcoming school year will be discussed. Guests are welcome. Please contact Carolyn O. Hall, Lake County Superintendent of Schools, at 406-883-7262 for further information.

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Friday, July 8

July ‘Friendship Table Dinner’ coming up

7/8/2016

POLSON — A free dinner will be held at Polson Presbyterian Church on Friday, July 8, from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

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Monday, July 11

Register for basketball, volleyball camps

7/11/2016 - 7/13/2016

POLSON — A Girls Youth Basketball and Volleyball Camp will be held July 11- 13. This camp is for girls going into grades 2- 8. Basketball camp is from 9 a.m.-noon and volleyball camp is from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. each day. A free lunch will be served at Cherry Valley if registered for both. Applications are available on the Polson High School website. Mail completed applications to: Joe Quinn, 301 Twentieth Ave. W, Polson or bring it to Linderman Gym on July 11 at 8:45 a.m.

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Watch the Mariners play

7/11/2016

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

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Tuesday, July 12

Learn to ‘hot-water-bath’ can

7/12/2016

POLSON — 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. Learn to hot water bath-can so you can put up fresh garden and market produce and save money, with Rene Kittle from 2-4 p.m.: 701 B First Street E. Space is limited; sign up at the Polson Farmers Market today.

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Mariners play at home

7/12/2016

POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Varsity Mariners play against the Missoula Mavericks A during their home game, which begins at 2 p.m.

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Wednesday, July 13

Exercise at LCPH with parents, children

7/13/2016

POLSON — The July Parents as Teachers Playgroup will feature “Exercise Fun” with Lynette Duford. 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 Street, on Wednesday, July 13. This is a good chance to meet other families with young children in the area, and to learn more about the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program. We’ll have snacks and door prizes – bring a friend. Call LCPH at 406-883-7288 for more information.

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Mariners play ball

7/13/2016

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

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Polson Rural Fire Board to meet

7/13/2016

POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire Board meeting will be held Wednesday, July 13, at 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station.

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Thursday, July 14

FLBS visits library, writing club meets

7/14/2016

POLSON — North Lake County Library will host a presentation by members of the Flathead Lake Biological Station on Thursday, July 14, at 10 a.m. A youth writing club meets at the library from 1-3 p.m. Call 406-883-8225 for more information.

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Mariners play Glacier Twins

7/14/2016

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

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Movie Day planned

7/14/2016

POLSON — North Lake County Library will hold Movie Day on July 14 and go to the Showboat Cinema in Polson and watch the “The Parent Trap.” For more information contact the library at 406-883-8225.

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Friday, July 15

Enter Cherry Cook-off

7/15/2016

POLSON — Consider cherries jubilee, cherry-limeade, cherry bourbon ice cream, grilled trout with cherry salsa, cherry-rosemary sea salt focaccia, and who could forget cherry pie? It’s time to dig through your recipe box to find your best recipe featuring Montana cherries. In conjunction with the Montana Cherry Symposium on Sept. 14 at the KwaTaqNuk the Montana Cherry Advisory Committee will host a Cherry Cook-Off. If you are interested in entering the Cherry Cook-Off, registration forms can be found online at: www.agr. mt.gov/agr/producer/checkoff/ cherries. Recipes should be original, creative, and easy to prepare. All submissions should be sent to the Montana Department of Agriculture by Friday, July 15. After the deadline, entries will be screened and eight will be chosen to participate in the live cook-off on Sept. 14. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three chefs, as well as one People’s Choice award winner.

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Library game day, movies alternate on Fridays

7/15/2016

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library holds game days and Friday flicks on alternative weeks from 3:45-5:15 p.m. in the library meeting room. For more information contact the library at 406-883-8225.

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Saturday, July 16

Cherry Festival happening on Main Street

7/16/2016 - 7/17/2016

POLSON — Polson Main Street Flathead Cherry Festival will be held Saturday, July 16, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, July 17, 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. For more information call 406-883-3667.

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History Days on tap at MOAM

7/16/2016 - 7/17/2016

POLSON — Mark your calendars for a fun-filled weekend at the Miracle of America Museum located at 36094 Memory Lane on July 16-17. There will be historic movies Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon. If you or a friend could do a pioneer craft or activity or help operate or demonstrate some of our pioneer artifacts please contact Gil at 406-883-6264 or www.miracleofamericamuseum. org.

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Mariners set to play

7/16/2016

POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Varsity Mariners play against the K. Valley Rangers during their home game, which begins at 2 p.m.

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Run, support the Boys and Girls Club

7/16/2016

POLSON — The Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County will sponsor the third annual Polson Mud Run on Saturday, July 16, at 9 a.m. (to open the Cherry Festival). This is a fun-filled, muddy, 5K obstacle course held at the Polson Fairgrounds. Registration can be found on flatheadbgc.org.

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