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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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Wednesday, February 21

Softball signups held

2/21/2018

RONAN — The Ronan/Pablo Youth Softball Association will conduct girls’ softball signups in the Ronan Middle School front lobby on Feb. 21 and 28 from 5-7 p.m. Signups will be held on Feb. 26 at K. William Harvey Elementary School from 5-7 p.m. If you have any questions, call 406-203-2850.

 

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Monday, February 26

Ronan City Council changes meeting date

2/26/2018

RONAN — The next Ronan City Council meeting is now scheduled for Monday, Feb. 26, at 6:30 p.m.

 

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Softball signups held

2/26/2018

RONAN — The Ronan/Pablo Youth Softball Association will conduct girls’ softball signups in the Ronan Middle School front lobby on Feb. 21 and 28 from 5-7 p.m. Signups will be held on Feb. 26 at K. William Harvey Elementary School from 5-7 p.m. If you have any questions, call 406-203-2850.

 

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Wednesday, February 28

Join Boys and Girls Club for annual breakfast event

2/28/2018

RONAN — All are invited to the fourth annual “Great Futures Breakfast” at the new Ronan Clubhouse, (formerly Total Home). Breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m., the program with keynote speaker and Griz football legend, Chase Reynolds, will be held from 8-9 a.m. Come see and hear the big vision for the future of Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County.

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Softball signups held

2/28/2018

RONAN — The Ronan/Pablo Youth Softball Association will conduct girls’ softball signups in the Ronan Middle School front lobby on Feb. 21 and 28 from 5-7 p.m. Signups will be held on Feb. 26 at K. William Harvey Elementary School from 5-7 p.m. If you have any questions, call 406-203-2850.

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Thursday, March 1

Watch ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ play

3/1/2018

RONAN — Performances of the play, “Once Upon a Mattress,” an adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, “The Princess and the Pea” will be held on March 1 and 2 at 7 p.m., with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 3.  Performances will be held at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. All tickets will be sold at the door and cost $5.

 

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Tuesday, March 6

Quilters to meet

3/6/2018

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will be having their regular Guild Meeting at the Terrace Lake Community Church in Ronan. The meeting starts at 6:30 on March 6 . Bring your raffle Fat Quarters and show 'n tell for all to see. Come join us; everyone is welcome

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Two programs presented at next Horsemen meeting

3/6/2018

RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their next monthly meeting on March 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW on Round Butte Rd. in Ronan. We will have two presentations. The first one will be on three GPS tracking devices. Mack and Connie Long of Bob Marshall Wilderness Outfitters in Charlo will present this program. The devices are: In Reach by Garmin, a satellite phone, and SPOT. The second program will be the 16 minute video, “Playing Smart Against Invasive Species,” produced by the USDA Forest Service Invasive Species Program, in parnership with many organizations and individuals. As always, the public is encouraged and invited to attend.

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Wednesday, March 7

Mid-Year Education Report discussed

3/7/2018

RONAN — The Ronan School District will hold an informational meeting to discuss information contained in the Mid-Year Education Report. This meeting will provide information to the public and allow for an opportunity for public comment on the information contained in the report. The meeting will be a held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7 in the Ronan High School Lounge.

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Quickbooks course taught

3/7/2018

RONAN — Lake County Community Development Corporation is holding a free QuickBooks I workshop from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, at the County CDC building, 407 Main Street. Call 406-676- 5914 or go to: lakecountycdc. org to register.

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Thursday, March 8

Family Science Night on tap in Ronan

3/8/2018

RONAN — K.William Harvey Elementary will host a Family Science/Math Night on Thursday, March 8, from 5-7 p.m. There will be activities and fun for all ages. SpectrUM will be there again this year, along with many others. If you have questions, call 406-676-3390 ext. 7340.

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Library closes to update children’s space

3/8/2018 - 3/14/2018

RONAN — Ronan Library will be closed from Thursday, March 8, through Wednesday, March 14, to implement changes in our children’s space. Thanks to the Smart Spaces grant we have new modular furniture. This closure will give the library staff time to get things ship-shape, without causing danger to the public. Also, we will not be closed the third Tuesday in March for the usual staff work day because of this closure. Thank you for all the support from our patrons and community.

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Saturday, March 10

Enjoy arts, crafts, food at Woman’s Club event

3/10/2018

RONAN — The Ronan Woman’s Club Arts and Crafts Fair will take place on Saturday, March 10, from 9 a.m-4:30 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center. Over 40 vendors are expected. Doughnuts and coffee for breakfast and fry-bread Indian tacos, soup and sandwich for lunch will be available for purchase. All proceeds go back to the Ronan Community. Call 406-676-3232 or go to: Ronanwomansclub@gfwcmontana.org, for more information.

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Sunday, March 11

Breakfast served at Spring Fling Brunch

3/11/2018

RONAN — Round Butte Woman’s Club will host their annual Spring Fling Brunch on Sunday, March 11, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The ladies will also serve sourdough pancakes, biscuits and sausage gravy, scrambled eggs and fresh fruit. The clubhouse is located 8-miles west of Ronan on Round Butte Road. Please call 406-676-3054 for more information.

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Monday, March 12

Ronan board to meet

3/12/2018

RONAN — The Ronan School District Board will meet Monday, March 12 in the Ronan High School Library at 7 p.m. 

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Wednesday, March 14

Auxiliary meeting cancelled

3/14/2018

RONAN — The Ronan VFW Auxiliary 5652 scheduled to meet on Wednesday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall has been cancelled. For more information, call 406-676-3380.

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Thursday, March 15

Taproot Strategies to present at meeting

3/15/2018

RONAN — Farah Ally with Taproot Strategies will make a presentation on business growth methods at the Mission Valley Businesswomen’s Network meeting on Thursday, March 15, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lake County CDC, 407 Main St. This meeting is open to the pubic. Bring your own lunch, come network and learn.

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Saturday, March 17

New church opens at Red Poppy

3/17/2018 - 3/18/2018

RONAN — A new church called the “Waters of Shiloh” will hold an open house on Saturday, March 17, at 6 p.m. at the Red Poppy Mission Valley Arts Center. The first service will take place at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 18. The pastor is Rev. Mark Toler.

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O’Ronan celebrates 29th St. Patrick’s Day Parade

3/17/2018

RONAN — On March 17 at 5:30 p.m Ronan will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with their 29th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. A quarter century of Blarney and debauchery is back to the streets of Ronan. Dust off your green and summon your inner leprechaun - all entries are welcome. Meet behind the hospital at 5:15 p.m. if you are in the parade. For more information call 406-261-3309.

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Sunday, March 18

MV Children’s Choir sings

3/18/2018

RONAN — The final concert of the year for the Mission Valley Children’s Choir will be on Sunday, March 18 at 3 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 406 Fifth Ave. SW. The concert is free. The choir is composed of 25 children, grades two to six, from Polson, Ronan, Charlo and Moiese. It is co-directed by Cathy Gillhouse and Pastor Seth Nelson and accompanied by Robyn Carlson. The children will sing multicultural, American folk, inspirational and pop songs.

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