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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, April 23

Community encouraged to attend candidate forum

4/23/2014

RONAN — The Ronan Pablo Education Association will be hosting a candidate forum on Wednesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. in the Ronan Performing Arts Center, for the upcoming Ronan School District #30 school board trustee election. All community members are welcome and encouraged to attend. The student council will be hosting a spaghetti feed prior to the forum in the RMS Commons beginning at 5:30 p.m.

 

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Thursday, April 24

Kindergarten Round Up holds pre-registration

4/24/2014

RONAN — Mark your calendars for the Ronan School District #30 Kindergarten Round Up pre-registration. This registration is for the upcoming 2014/2015 school year and will be held at the Ronan Middle School on Thursday, April 24, from 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. To be eligible for kindergarten, a student must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 10, 2014. Parents must bring the birth certificate and immunization record for their child. Children, who will be registering, will be screened in hearing, speech, vision and school readiness skills. For your convenience, immunizations will be provided, as needed. Registration and screening should be completed in approximately one hour, so please plan accordingly. 

For more information, call (406) 676-3390 extension 7450.

 

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Saturday, April 26

ECS puts on ninth annual ‘Baby Fair’

4/26/2014

RONAN — On Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Early Childhood Services will put on their ninth annual “Baby Fair.” Join the fun at the Ronan Event Center. Event to include: family resources; fitness activities; CPR & First Aid for Infants; Ronan Library Circle Time; family portraits; dental, OT, speech, and 0-3 month developmental screenings, a cake walk, a free lunch and much, much more, including door prizes galore. For more information, call ECS at (406) 676-4509.

 

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Ronan firefighters serve up annual breakfast

4/26/2014 - 4/27/2014

RONAN — The annual Ronan Volunteer Fire Department’s Breakfast will be held on both Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, at the Community Center in Ronan.

 

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Monday, April 28

K. William Harvey to hold kindergarten open house

4/28/2014

RONAN — K. William Harvey Elementary School in Ronan will hold their new kindergarten open house on Monday, April 28 from 6-7 p.m. 

 

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Friday, May 2

Eat pizza Fridays, support library

5/2/2014

RONAN — Friday night is “Pizza Night” for the Ronan Library District at the Pizza Cafe in Ronan. Come have a great pizza and support the library at the same time. A portion of all pizza sales, for each Friday night in the month of May, will be donated to the Friends of the Ronan Library. Pizza Café is located at 62953 Highway 93 in Ronan.

 

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Saturday, May 3

A cappella group performance to benefit youth home

5/3/2014

RONAN — Big Productions, a fundraising venture of the Cantlon Family Youth Home, (formerly the Lake County Youth Home), is going A cappella in May. The Montana A Cappella Society will perform a relaxing evening of music, featuring songs from the 1600s to modern classics. All music will be presented A Cappella. The artists will also showcase a special tribute to our Armed Forces.

The performance will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. 

The event is being co-sponsored by Bill Barron.

 

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Annual Starving Artists’ Show arranged at Willard’s

5/3/2014

RONAN — Willard’s will host the sixth annual Starving Artists’ Show on Saturday, May 3. The show and silent auction will start at noon, with an artists’ reception from 5-7 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Ronan Senior Center. Call Julie Moore at (406) 676-2655, for information or to donate items for the auction. 

 

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Help clean up Ronan

5/3/2014

RONAN — On Saturday, May 3, the Community of Ronan and the Ronan Area Chamber will hold its annual Spring Cleaning Day. Meet at 9 a.m. at City Park to pick up garbage bags, gloves, donuts and a hot cup of coffee to get you going. There will be a construction-size box dumpster donated by Republic Services located at City Park near the Fire Hall, available for dropping off approved trash items and full trash bags. 

 

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Kicking Horse to hold 34th powwow

5/3/2014

RONAN — The 34th annual Kicking Horse Job Corps Center Powwow will be held May 3 in at the campus’s gymnasium from 1-11 p.m. A free dinner will be served from 5-7 p.m. There will be an all-ages Prairie Chicken contest for $50, $100, and $250, and a children’s carnival.

 

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Pool Tournament to benefit SAFE Harbor

5/3/2014

RONAN — The Spring Fling Pool Tournament benefiting SAFE Harbor will be held May 3 at the Club Bar in Ronan. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the tournament starts at 11 a.m. The Mission Valley Players Association sanctions this tournament. This will be a singles event. The entry fee is $20 and includes a taco bar and raffle prize tickets. The games will be 8-ball, ball in hand, blind draw, A & B handicap. For questions concerning handicap rules, contact Bill Steele at (406) 890-5911. There will also be a 50/50 drawing, prize boards, a Piñata, and small prize drawings. Pre-registration will end May 2 at 10 p.m. To register for the tournament or to have questions answered, call Jolene Schmitz at (406) 253-2463. 

 

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Sunday, May 4

Krones to talk about travels at Horsemen meeting

5/4/2014

RONAN — The Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their May meeting on the evening of May 4, at the VFW Hall on Round Butte Rd, in Ronan at 7:30 p.m. Speakers for the evening will be Kent and Charlene Krone giving a talk on their travels around the country enjoying trail rides in various locals. As usual, guests are welcome. If you have any questions, call Dennese Schauss at (406) 883-5876.

 

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Monday, May 5

High school transition meeting scheduled in Ronan

5/5/2014

RONAN — Parents and guardians are invited to a high school transition meeting in the Performing Arts Center on Monday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m. for all current Ronan eighth grade students. Middle school administration will discuss end of the current school year activities. The high school administration and high school counselor will then have an opportunity to discuss items your student will be dealing with during their high school years. It will also give you a chance to ask questions regarding any concerns or clarifications you may want.  

 

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Tuesday, May 6

LCCD hosts ‘Social Marketing Workshop’

5/6/2014

RONAN — Lake County Community Development will host a Social Marketing Workshop on Tuesday, May 6, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at their Ronan office. Anyone seeking to implement, utilize and learn the importance of today’s Internet and technological advances will benefit from this workshop. Lunch is included. For more information, call Carol at (406) 261-3200 or Lisa at (406) 675-5901.

 

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Quilters share full May meeting agenda

5/6/2014

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold its regular meeting at the Terrace Lake Community Church, on May 6 at 6:30 pm. The theme for the quilt show this year is “Quilter’s Heart,” so be working on something to enter in the show. We will hold election of officers.  Please bring your completed items for the Country Store, and your “Show ‘N Tell” items. Applique of the center blocks on the Quilt from the B.O.M.’s is in order. The Quilt Guild will also hold its annual “Brown Bag Auction” at the May meeting, so bring your UFO’s or some other quilt-related item in a brown bag with a little “ditty” on the outside as a clue. All will be auctioned off.

 

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