Valley Journal
Valley Journal

Submit an Event

NOTE: All submissions are subject to our Submission Guidelines.

Ongoing Events

‘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.

 

through

Events with the tag: Ronan

View All Events

Wednesday, July 26

Llama/alpaca showmanship, judging on tap

7/26/2017

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.; llama/alpaca showmanship/judging begins at 10 a.m.; cat show is at 3:30 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 25-Sunday, July 31.

Tags:  Ronan  

Thursday, July 27

Sheep, goats judged

7/27/2017

RONAN — The Lake County Fair judges’ orientation takes place at 8:30 a.m.; sheep showmanship at 9 a.m.; market sheep judging at 11 a.m. followed by market goat judging and goat showmanship; 2 p.m. dairy showmanship/judging; 2:30 p.m. poultry showmanship/ judging; 4 p.m. fashion revue; 5 p.m. small fry stock show; 5:30 p.m. buyer’s recognition dinner; 7 p.m. market livestock sale.

Tags:  Ronan  

Friday, July 28

Ambassador’s Dance closes the day

7/28/2017

RONAN — The Lake County Fair judge’s orientation begins at 8:30 a.m.; beef breeding is at 9 a.m.; rabbit showmanship and judging is at 11:30 a.m.; project costume contest is at 2 p.m.; 4-H open class talent show is from 5-7 p.m.; beef showmanship is at 7:30 p.m. and the 4-H Ambassadors’ Dance is from 9-11 p.m.

Tags:  Ronan  

View beautiful quilts at K. William Harvey

7/28/2017 - 7/29/2017

RONAN — The annual Mission Mountain Quilt Guild Show takes place on Friday, July 28, from 9:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. and on Saturday, July 29, from 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. at the K. William Harvey Elementary gymnasium. Deleen Winters will be the featured quilter. Raffle tickets for a bed quilt and for a basket of fat quarters will be available. Attendees may participate in the “people choice” voting for their favorite displayed quilt.

Tags:  Ronan  

Saturday, July 29

Exit 53 to perform in County Fair rodeo arena

7/29/2017

RONAN — The Lake County Fair large animal round robin is at 10 a.m. and the small animal round robin is at 11:30 a.m. The Lake County Fair will hold an open ranch rodeo at 1 p.m. A ranch rodeo dinner and awards ceremony will take at 5 p.m. At 7 p.m. all exhibits may leave the grounds. In the ranch rodeo arena there will be a dance with music performed by “Exit 53” from 7:30-10 p.m.

Tags:  Ronan  

Sunday, July 30

Last day to sign up for Pioneer Days 3 on 3

7/30/2017

RONAN — This is the last day to sign up for the 22nd annual Pioneer Days 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Call 406-261-1521 for more information.

Tags:  Ronan  

Stall cleaning on tap at fairgrounds

7/30/2017

RONAN — 4-H stall cleaning will take place at the Lake County Fairgrounds from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tags:  Ronan  

Monday, July 31

Signup for Pioneer Days BB ends

7/31/2017

RONAN — This is the last day to sign up for the 22nd annual Pioneer Days 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Call 406-261-1521 for more information.

Tags:  Ronan  

Friday, August 4

Enjoy Ronan’s Pioneer Days

8/4/2017 - 8/6/2017

RONAN –– Pioneer Days celebration begins in Ronan on Friday, Aug. 4, and will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday Aug. 4-6. 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  

Saturday, August 5

3-on-3 bounces into Ronan

8/5/2017

RONAN — The 22nd annual Ronan Pioneer Days 3-on-3 tournament will be held Aug. 5 at the Ronan High School parking lot. For more information, visit: missionvalley3on3.com, call 406-261-1521 or go to: Facebook.com/missionvalley3on3. The final day to signup for this tournament is July 31.

Tags:  Ronan  

Museum holds flea market

8/5/2017

RONAN — The Garden of the Rockies Museum will hold a Flea Market, Craft Fair, Yard Sale at their Round Butte Gym across from the VFW, the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Do you have yard sale items but not enough room to hold your own sale? Ten-foot spaces will be available inside and out for $10. All proceeds go to the operation of the Museum. Call 406-676-3261 as soon as possible to reserve your spot.

Tags:  Ronan  

Pioneer Days offers more events

8/5/2017

RONAN — The second day of Pioneer Days begins at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast at the Ronan VFW. The 36th annual Mission Mountain Classic Run, (5k and 10k), begins at 8 a.m. The Co-ed Softball Tournament is 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.

Tags:  Ronan  

Sunday, August 6

Class of 1957 to gather

8/6/2017

RONAN — Ronan High School’s class of 1957 welcomes friends to visit on Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Round Butte gym by the Garden of the Rockies Museum at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 406-676-4298.

Tags:  Ronan  

Pioneer Days ends with more fun

8/6/2017

RONAN — Pioneer Days ends with a 9 a.m. volleyball tournament at the City Park; a parade with the theme “Candy Land” 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.

Tags:  Ronan  

Wednesday, August 9

VFW to hold meeting

8/9/2017

RONAN — The Ronan VFW auxiliary 5652 is having their meeting on Aug. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall. For more information, call 406-676-3380.

Tags:  Ronan  

Thursday, August 10

Safe Harbor hosts Ronan Roundup

8/10/2017

RONAN — Safe Harbor will the host the August Ronan Roundup on Thursday, Aug. 10, from 5-6:30 p.m. at Safe Harbor’s new location, 63506 Highway 93. Stop by for appetizers and learn about Safe Harbor’s services for domestic violence victims. This is an opportunity to communicate, collaborate and network with community members.

Tags:  Ronan  

Friday, August 11

Ronan Class of 1977 holds reunion

8/11/2017 - 8/12/2017

RONAN — The Ronan Class of 1977 will have their 40-year class reunion on Aug. 11 and 12. If you were in our class in any years from first grade on, please call me for information for the reunion. All teachers are invited also. Call for more information at 406-883-2910 or 406-260- 6164.

Tags:  Ronan  

Tuesday, August 15

Ronan Library closes for staff work day

8/15/2017

RONAN — Ronan Library will be closed on Tuesday, Aug. 15, for a staff work day.

Tags:  Ronan  

Thursday, August 17

Turn in summer reading logs

8/17/2017

RONAN — Aug. 17 is the last day to turn in Summer Reading Logs at Ronan Library.

Tags:  Ronan  

Friday, August 18

Watch movie at library

8/18/2017

RONAN — Friday, Aug. 18, is movie night at the Ronan library. The movie starts at 5 p.m. and there will be snacks served.

Tags:  Ronan  

Saturday, August 19

Library picnic, prizes on tap at park

8/19/2017

RONAN — On Saturday, Aug. 19, the grand prize drawing and picnic for the Ronan Library’s summer reading program takes place at Bockman Park. It will be held at noon at the big pavilion just off Eisenhower Street. You must be present to win.

Tags:  Ronan  

Monday, August 21

Join Ronan Community Roundtable meeting

8/21/2017

RONAN — A Ronan Community Roundtable meeting is currently scheduled for Monday, Aug. 21, at noon, at the Gathering Room in the Flower Mill on Main St. I’m hoping Chief Weaver and Mayor Aipperspach will make presentations on Ronan City happenings and possibly answer some questions from the group. Please feel free to bring a brown bag lunch and we hope to see you there.

Tags:  Ronan  

Sponsored by: