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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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Tuesday, February 25

Ronan Woman’s Club to meet

2/25/2020

RONAN — GFWC Ronan Woman’s Club will meet on Feb. 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ronan Senior Citizen Center. Guest speaker will be Betty Sieges, activities director at St. Luke Extended Care. A discussion of the Ronan Library status will also be on the agenda. Please come from 7-7:30 p.m. for conversation and snacks.

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Wednesday, February 26

‘Managing On-Farm Risks’ session offered

2/26/2020

RONAN — The final in a series of seven workshops, “Managing On-Farm Risks,” will be offered at the Lake County Community Development building from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26. For more information call 406-676-5912.

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Learn about computers for free

2/26/2020

RONAN — The Ronan Library District is offering a free program entitled, “Basic Computer Use Workshop” on Wednesday, Feb. 26, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Does basic computer use frustrate and baffle you? There is no need to be left behind. To sign up, call 406-676-3682 or stop by the library circulation desk, 203 Main Street SW. Sign up early; space is limited.

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Thursday, February 27

Children’s story time discusses favorite things

2/27/2020

RONAN — On Thursday, Feb. 27, beginning at 11 a.m., Ronan District Library’s “Children’s Story Time” will be about all favorite things: stuffed animals, blankets, rainy days and puddles. The program includes reading, activities and crafts for preschool and elementary school age children, but all ages are welcome. The library is located at 203 Main Street, SW.

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Free business startup workshop offered

2/27/2020

RONAN — Join “Lunch and learn: Free business startup workshop,” on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 12 – 1:30 p.m. Bring a brown bag lunch and learn how to assess your business idea at Lake County Community Development Corporation, 407 Main St. SW in Ronan. Register at lccdc.ecenterdirect.com/events or call 676-5914.

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Tuesday, March 3

Horsemen to discuss projects, more

3/3/2020

RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their next monthly meeting on March 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW on Round Butte Rd. We will discuss our upcoming work projects, trail rides, and our annual steak ride at the Meuli Ranch in Dayton on May 3, among other discussions. The public is invited and encouraged to attend our meeting. See you there.

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Make placemat tote bags with quilters

3/3/2020

RONAN — Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will meet on Tuesday, March 3, at Terrace Lake Community Church, 35663 Terrace Lake Road, at 4 p.m. Prior to the regular meeting, Robyn Schock will provide instruction for making placemat tote bags. Bring your machines and supplies (or $5). Enjoy refreshments and mingle time just before the meeting which starts at 6:30 p.m. Remember to bring fat quarters and show-n-tells. Come check out the education class schedules. Kay Krantz will present an educational/instructional technique at the meeting. Guests of all skill levels are welcome.

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Wednesday, March 4

Free Microsoft Excel workshop offered

3/4/2020

RONAN — Attend a Microsoft Excel Level I class on Wednesday, March 4 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Improve your Excel skills at this free workshop at the Lake County Community Development Corporation, 407 Main St. SW in Ronan. Register at lccdc.ecenterdirect. com/events or call 676-5914.

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Thursday, March 5

Family Science Night on tap in Ronan

3/5/2020

RONAN — Join us again this year at K.W. Harvey Elementary for Family Science Night on Thursday, March 5, from 5-7 p.m. There will be activities and fun for all ages and the community is welcome to join in. If you have any questions feel free to contact Alicia Hakes at 406-676-3390 ext. 7340 or email: alicia.hakes@ ronank12.edu.

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Monday, March 9

Irrigators meet at LCCDC

3/9/2020

RONAN — The Flathead Irrigation group’s monthly meeting will be held on March 9, at the Lake County Community Development Center at 1 p.m.

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Thursday, March 12

Intro to cash flow management

3/12/2020

RONAN — Lunch and Learn at Lake County Community Development. Bring your lunch for this class on cash flow management. Managing cash flow in your business is essential to help your business succeed. Join us for this free workshop to learn the basics of cash flow projections on Thursday, March 12, from noon to 1:30 p.m. There are 20 slots remaining and there is no fee for this class. Register online by 8 a.m. on March 12 at: https://lccdc. ecenterdirect.com/events.

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Friday, March 13

Support Chiefs and Maidens, play in dodgeball tourney

3/13/2020

RONAN — If you are interested in playing in the largest dodgeball tournament in western Montana on Friday, March 13, don’t wait to email: brian.labbe@ ronank12.edu. There are 32 spots available so don’t wait. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Ronan Event Center. The cost is $3 for adults and $2 for students. All proceeds go to support Ronan High School spring sports.

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Tuesday, March 17

31st St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches on Main

3/17/2020

RONAN — Come join us March 17, for the 31st annual Ronan St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. on Ronan Main St. west of St. Luke Hospital. Get your float ready or just join us and be Irish for a day. Call 406-261-3309 for more information.

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Friday, March 20

Forty-first annual Ag Appreciation Dinner cancelled

3/20/2020

RONAN — The 41st annual Ag Appreciation Dinner previously scheduled for Friday, March 20, has been cancelled

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MV Live performance cancelled

3/20/2020

RONAN — Seffarine’s international blend of sounds featuring soulful Moroccan vocals and flamenco guitar previously scheduled for  Friday, March 20, at the Ronan Performing Arts Center has been cancelled.

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