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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, July 24

Dog obedience begins fair day

7/24/2018

RONAN — 4-H dog obedience and showmanship/ rally and agility will take place at the Lake County Fair from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; large animal check-in is from 3-7 p.m.; 4-H family- style dinner is from 5-8 p.m.; non-perishable open class check-in is from 5-8 p.m.; 4-H and open class poultry/rabbit check-in is from 6-8 p.m. and from 6-9 p.m. large animal weigh-in takes place.

Tags:  Ronan  

Wednesday, July 25

4-H dinner, entertainment happen at fair

7/25/2018

RONAN — The Lake County Fair judges’ orientation begins at 8:30 a.m.; perishable open class check-in is from 9 a.m.- noon; swine showmanship/ judging is from 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.; cat show is at 1:30 p.m.; open class judges’ orientation at 5 p.m.; 4-H family-style dinner and entertainment from 5-8 p.m.; open class judging from 6-9 p.m.; market beef judging at 7 p.m. Concessions by 4-H clubs, commercial, educational and non-profit booths will take place Tuesday, July 24-Sunday, July 29.

Tags:  Ronan  

Thursday, July 26

Sheep, rabbit, poultry, more on tap at fair

7/26/2018

RONAN — The Lake County Fair judges’ orientation takes place at 8:30 a.m.; sheep showmanship at 9 a.m.; sheep breeding at 10 a.m. followed by market sheep judging at 11 a.m.; 2 p.m. rabbit showmanship/ judging; 3 p.m. poultry showmanship/judging; 4 p.m. fashion revue; 5 p.m. small fry stock show; 5 p.m. entertainment; 5:30 Buyer’s Recognition Dinner; 7 p.m. market livestock sale.

Tags:  Ronan  

Friday, July 27

Goats, llamas, more judged at fair

7/27/2018

RONAN — The Lake County Fair judge’s orientation begins at 8:30 a.m.; dairy showmanship and judging is at 9 a.m.; llama/alpaca showmanship and judging is at 9 a.m.; market goat judging and showmanship is at 11:30 a.m. and project costume contest is at 2 p.m.; from 5-7 p.m. beef breeding/showmanship takes place and from 9-11 p.m. is the 4-H Ambassadors’ Dance.

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Vote for favorite quilt

7/27/2018

RONAN — The annual Mission Mountain Quilt Show, in conjunction with the Lake County Fair, will be held on Friday, July 27, from l0 a.m.- 6 p.m. in the Ronan K. William Harvey Elementary gymnasium. Featured quilters will be Rosa Tougas and Linda Schoon. Raffle tickets for theme quilt “Dresden Fireworks” and raffle tickets for fat quarters will be available. All attending are encouraged to be part of the people’s choice voting for favorite quilts.

Tags:  Ronan  

Saturday, July 28

Fair rodeo includes kids western corral

7/28/2018 - 7/29/2018

RONAN — Lake County Fair Ranch Rodeo will take place from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Ranch rodeo events along with a kids western activity corral are on tap. Concessions will be offered by the Mission Valley High School Rodeo. Teams can enter by calling Paul Guenzler at 406-261-3566. Sunday will host an NBHA barrel race. The fair office opens at 9 a.m. Practice run from 9:30-11:30 a.m. only. Pee Wee events take place at 12:15 p.m. with open and youth events to follow. For more information call Sharon Guenzler at 406-261-3566.

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See ‘Too Bee or Not Too Bee’

7/28/2018

RONAN — Make plans to swarm in to the “Too Bee or Not Too Bee” presentation at the Lake County Fair at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 28. Worker bees are David Kogerand and Chuck Lewis. The presentation is free and open to the public. Stop by and see what the buzz is all about. Bring your honey. It’ll be the bees’ knees. For more information contact the fair office at 406- 676-8660.

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Vote for favorite quilt

7/28/2018

RONAN — The second day of the annual Mission Mountain Quilt Show, in conjunction with the Lake County Fair, will be held on Saturday, July 28, from l0 a.m.- 4 p.m. in the Ronan K. William Harvey Elementary gymnasium. Featured quilters will be Rosa Tougas and Linda Schoon. Raffle tickets for theme quilt “Dresden Fireworks” and raffle tickets for fat quarters will be available. All attending are encouraged to be part of the people’s choice voting for favorite quilts.

Tags:  Ronan  

Sunday, July 29

Watch barrel racing

7/29/2018

RONAN — All Lake County Fair exhibits may leave the grounds from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. From 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 4-H stall and cage cleaning takes place. At 9 a.m. the rancher’s barrel race–entry office opens. The MBHA barrel race takes place from noon-4 p.m. Ladies’ breakaway roping takes place at 4 p.m.

Tags:  Ronan  

Monday, July 30

Clean-up fairgrounds

7/30/2018

RONAN —From 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. 4-H stall cleaning will be done at the Lake County Fairgrounds.

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Wednesday, August 1

Boys and Girls Club summer program June 11 through August 17

8/1/2018 - 8/17/2018

LAKE COUNTY — The Flathead Reservation and Lake County Boys and Girls Club will operate a summer program at both their Polson and Ronan sites Monday-Friday (not July 4) from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. from June 11-Aug. 17. The cost is $25 per month and must be paid up front in addition to membership fee. Space is limited. The summer program focuses on academics, good character and citizenship and developing healthy lifestyles. Applications may be picked up onsite or at: www.flatheadbgc.org.

Tags:  Polson   Ronan  

Friday, August 3

Fun, entertainment scheduled for Pioneer Days

8/3/2018 - 8/5/2018

RONAN –– The Pioneer Days celebration begins in Ronan on Friday, Aug. 3, and will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday Aug. 3-5. Ronan Pioneer Days is a community event with fun for the whole family. There will be plenty of good old-fashioned entertainment. There will be a fishing derby from 8 a.m.- noon and happy hour will take place with the Ronan Pioneer Days Company at 5 p.m. The Bulls and Broncs Rodeo is at 7:30 p.m. Scholarships will be given out at the rodeo and you must be present to win. A street dance is planned for 9 p.m. If you have questions or want more information, call at 406-675- 0177.

Tags:  Ronan  

Graduates of RHS 1958 reunite

8/3/2018 - 8/5/2018

RONAN — The Ronan High School graduating class of 1958 in having their 60th class reunion on Aug. 3, 4, and 5. We are having a get-together Friday night Aug. 3; a potluck at noon on Saturday, Aug 4; and have a horse-drawn wagon (donations accepted for the driver) for the parade on Sunday, Aug. 5. We hope to see any and all of our 1958 classmates. If you have any questions, call Margaret Burke at 406-212-6800, Roy Bilile at 407-676-2026 or Loren Clary at 406-644-2259.

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Saturday, August 4

Basketball tournament, contests held

8/4/2018

RONAN — The 23rd annual Pioneer Days 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 4. Registration and payment are due by Monday, July 30. Either drop them off at the Ronan Dairy Queen between 7-8 p.m. on Monday, July 30, or by mail to P.O. Box 91, Ronan. Special events held on Leonard Park logging/ WBC Woody’s Center Court – free throw contest, 3-point contest and 6, 7, 8 and 9 foot dunk contests. More information about the 3-on-3 tournament can be found at: missionvalley3on3. com, or Facebook.com/missionvalley3on3.

Tags:  Ronan  

Fundraiser to fund adults-with-disabilities facility

8/4/2018

RONAN — On Aug. 4, during Pioneer Days, from 8 a.m.–4 p.m., a fundraiser will be held at the Terrace Lake Community Church, 35663 Terrace Lake Road. The event will include a silent auction, a yard sale and food. Your help will help provide funding for a feasibility plan to turn a local church in Ronan into a proactive assisted living facility for adults with disabilities and more.

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Pancakes, softball, rodeo planned for Pioneer Days

8/4/2018

RONAN — Pioneer Days’ second day begins with a pancake breakfast at the VFW, followed by a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at 8 a.m. at the Ronan High School parking lot, and a co-ed softball tournament at 9 a.m. There will be a car show at 10 a.m. and a Kiddie Slicker Rodeo at noon. The open rodeo and Ring of Fire begins at 7:30 p.m. with scholarships again being given (must be present to win). Another street dance is planned for 9 p.m.

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Participate in MM Classic Run

8/4/2018

RONAN —The 38th annual Mission Mountain Classic Run, (5k and 10k), begins at 8 a.m. behind Glacier Bank. For those 18 years and older the fee is $22 and for those 17 years and younger the fee is $15. Fees include a T-shirt. For more information go to: https://www.flatheadbgc.org.

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Sunday, August 5

Watch wild buffalo riders at rodeo

8/5/2018

RONAN — Pioneer Days events continue with a 9 a.m. volleyball tournament at the city park; a parade with the theme “Favorite Movie” at 12:30 p.m. (registration is at 10 a.m. at Round Butte Mini Storage); an open rodeo and wild buffalo riding at 3 p.m. and a family karaoke night at the Valley Club at 6:30 p.m.

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