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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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Sunday, December 10

Mennonite Choir to perform

12/10/2017

RONAN — “Lights Under the Big Sky” continues at the Ronan fairgrounds with the Christmas Market open in the Community Center at 1 p.m. The Mennonite Choir will perform at 2 p.m. and the RHS Jazz Band will follow. There will be a Live Nativity by Faith Lutheran Church and Pablo Baptist Church will perform from 4-4:30 p.m. A Kids Carnival take place from 2-5 p.m. at the Elf Workshop. RHS’ Close Up group will run concessions.

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Monday, December 11

Ronan Board to meet

12/11/2017

RONAN — The Ronan School District Board will meet on Monday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Ronan High School library.

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Thursday, December 14

Bring salad to Community Christmas Dinner

12/14/2017

RONAN — The Ronan VFW Auxiliary is inviting everyone to the Community Christmas Dinner at the VFW Hall in Ronan on Thursday, Dec. 14. Dinner will be served from 6-7 p.m. Please bring a salad. For more information, call 406-676- 3380.

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Enjoy Christmas Dinner

12/14/2017

RONAN — The Ronan VFW Auxiliary is inviting everyone to the Community Christmas Dinner at the VFW Hall in Ronan on Thursday, Dec. 14. Dinner will be served from 6-7 p.m. Please bring a salad. For more information, call 406-676-3380.

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Friday, December 15

Holiday Treasures raffle tickets drawn

12/15/2017

RONAN — Holiday Treasures raffle winners will be drawn and announced at the Dec. 15 “Lights Under the Big Sky” event at 6 p.m. You must be present to win. There are 14 prize packages valued between $839- $1235. Sign up at local Ronan businesses. Follow the Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce at: www.facebook.com/ronanroots.

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Listen to Flathead V8

12/15/2017

RONAN — “Lights Under the Big Sky” continues at the Ronan fairgrounds with the Christmas Market open in the Community Center at 5 p.m.

The Reindeer Watering Hole is open from 6-9 p.m. and Flathead V8 will provide music.

Kids' crafts include using 3-D pens from 6-8 p.m. at the Elf Workshop.

Mission Valley High School Rodeo will run concessions.

 

 

 

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See holiday lights, Big Sky lights, more

12/15/2017

RONAN — Ronan’s Main Street Parade of Lights will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15. Line-up begins at 5 p.m. behind St. Luke Extended Care Facility. Follow the parade and Santa to “Lights Under the Big Sky” for the Holiday Treasures Drawing at the Ronan Fairgrounds. For more information, call 406-676-5323 or 406- 676-5901.

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Saturday, December 16

Samoans dance at Lights Under the Big Sky

12/16/2017

RONAN — “Lights Under the Big Sky” continues at the Ronan fairgrounds with the Christmas Market open in the Community Center at 5 p.m. Samoan dancers will provide entertainment at the Reindeer Watering Hole and there will be other music. Kids crafts take place from 5:30- 8 p.m. at the Elf Workshop.

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Sunday, December 17

Choir sings at ‘Lights Under the Big Sky’

12/17/2017

RONAN — “Lights Under the Big Sky” continues at the Ronan fairgrounds with the Christmas Market open in the Community Center at 1 p.m. Cathy Gillhouse’s choir will sing at the Reindeer Watering Hole at 2 p.m. followed by the RHS Jazz Band. A Kids Carnival is from 2-5 p.m. at the Elf Workshop.

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Enjoy children’s Christmas play

12/17/2017

RONAN — Join us at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 207 Eisenhower Street, SW, on Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. for our annual children’s play entitled, “An Emoji Christmas.”

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MV Children’s Choir presents Christmas concert

12/17/2017

RONAN — The Mission Valley Children’s Choir will present its Christmas Concert on Dec. 17, at 3 p.m. in conjunction with the Lights Under the Big Sky Festival sponsored by the Ronan Chamber of Commerce. The concert will be held at the fairgrounds in the fair barn. The choir will perform secular and sacred Christmas songs and carols. Some selections will feature solos and ensembles with piano and guitar accompaniment. The concert is free of charge.

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Monday, December 18

Mission Valley Rises holds general meeting

12/18/2017

RONAN — Mission Valley Rises: Democracy Engaged! will hold a general meeting on Monday, Dec. 18, at the Safe Harbor office, corner of Eisenhower and Highway 93, at 6 p.m. Call 406-745-3001 or email: missionvalleyrises@ gmail.com for more information. Mission Valley Rises is a local, non-partisan, community-led group, committed to exploring issues that affect our community. Come join us. At this meeting, we will finalize our plans for a Jan. 9 Community Action Workshop, and look at future projects.

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Tuesday, December 19

Ronan library closes for staff work day

12/19/2017

RONAN — The Ronan Library District’s library will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 19, for a staff work day.

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Wednesday, December 20

Launch Remembrance Lantern

12/20/2017

Ronan High School Student Council is selling Remembrance Lanterns for $5.00 from December 1st to December 20th. They will host a release ceremony Wednesday, December 20, at 5:30 pm in the Ronan High School Parking lot. All are invited to attend and participate in the releasing of the lanterns. You may also purchase Sky Lanterns to release on your own. To include your loved one's name, please talk to a Student Council member or call 406-676-3390  extension 7543

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School choirs perform

12/20/2017

RONAN — The K. William Harvey School first grade choir will perform in the Performing Arts Center at Ronan Middle School on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at 9 a.m. The fourth grade choir will perform in the Performing Arts Center at Ronan Middle School that same day at 1:30 p.m.

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Thursday, December 21

School choirs perform

12/21/2017

RONAN — The K. William Harvey School second grade choir will perform in the Performing Arts Center at Ronan Middle School on Thursday, Dec. 21, at 9 a.m. The third grade choir will perform in the Performing Arts Center at Ronan Middle School that same day at 1:30 p.m.

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