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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, July 29

Concert ends the day at fair

7/29/2015

RONAN — Pigs, cats, and beef will be shown at the Lake County Fair on Wednesday. Jim Pettit and the Little Big Band will put on a concert from 5-7 p.m.

 

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Thursday, July 30

Concert, livestock auction on tap at fair

7/30/2015

RONAN  –– A concert presented by “Fresh off the Vine” will take place from 5-7 p.m. at the Lake County Fair. A Market Livestock Auction will begin at 7 p.m.

 

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Quilt guild holds annual show

7/30/2015 - 8/1/2015

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their annual Quilt Show at the K. William Harvey gym in Ronan on July 30, 31 and Aug. 1 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday. 

The theme this year is “Twist and Shout.” Kay Krantz will be the featured quilter and Tonya Gray has a family history booth planned. There will be raffles for a quilt, two fat-quarter suitcases, a youth category this year and several vendors showing their wares. 

If you have questions, contact Deleen Winters at 406-676-2477 or Evelyn Kelch at 406-883-4122. Pre-registered quilts should be taken to the gym between 2-6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28. 

Quilt guild members should work the shifts they’ve signed up for. 

 

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Friday, July 31

Pioneer Days begins in Ronan

7/31/2015 - 8/2/2015

RONAN –– Pioneer Days celebration begins in Ronan on July 31 and will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday July 31-Aug. 2 Ronan Pioneer Days is a community event with fun for the whole family. There will be plenty of good old-fashioned entertainment. The first day begins with a Quilt Show at K. William Harvey Elementary School at 10 a.m. The Bulls and Boncs Rodeo is at 7:30 p.m. and the Street Dance begins outside the Pheasant and Second Chance at 9 p.m. If you have questions or want more information, call 406-675-0177.

 

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Speaker addresses public about ministry

7/31/2015

RONAN — Come and hear Ashenafi Desta Gonemo tell about his ministry in Ethiopia. He will speak at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ronan on Friday, July 31, at 7 p.m. The community is invited. For more information, call the church at 406-676-8280 or visit our web page at: ronanchurch.org.

 

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Saturday, August 1

Body Shop puts on car show

8/1/2015

RONAN – A free car show, sponsored by Ronan Body Shop, Towing and Repair, will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. south of Glacier Bank in Ronan. If you have questions, call Brady or Amy at 406-676-3961. 

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Pioneer Days includes 3-on-3 tournament

8/1/2015

RONAN — On Saturday, Aug. 1, the 20th annual Pioneer Days’ Mission Valley 3-on-3 tournament will take place. For more information, go to: www.missionvalley3on3.com or call (406) 675-0177.

 

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Register for Mission Mountain Classic

8/1/2015

RONAN — The 35th annual Mission Mountain Classic, a 5k/10k race, is on Aug. 1 and begins at 8 a.m. on the west side of Glacier Bank (formerly Community Bank). The cost is $20 for participants 13 years and up and $15 for participants 12 and under. To register go to the Ronan or Polson Boys and Girls Clubs, Glacier Bank in Ronan or flatheadbgc.org. Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club. For more information, call 406-676-5437. Race coordinator is Matt Detwiler and club representative is Aric Cooksley.

 

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Rempp to share work at Ninepipes Museum

8/1/2015

RONAN — The Ninepipes Museum of early Montana, located just south of Ronan, invites local artists to showcase their artwork on the first Saturday of each month, June-October, in the gift shop at the museum. Jim Rempp is the guest artist for Aug. 1.

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VFW begins serving pancakes early

8/1/2015

Ronan –– The second day of Pioneer Days begins bright and early with a pancake breakfast served at the VFW at 7 a.m. The 3-on-3 basketball tournament starts at 8 a.m. along with the 34th annual Mountain Classic Run (5K and 10K). A co-ed softball tournament takes place at 9 a.m. as does the Experimental Aircraft Association’s open house at the Ronan airport. At 10 a.m. there will be a car show and the quilt show continues at the K. William Harvey gym. The City Slickers Rodeo begins at noon and includes: kids' sheep riding, kids' sheep dressing, calf cash race, a pig scramble and more. The Open Rodeo and Ring of Fire begins at 7:30 p.m. Another Street Dance takes place at KD’s Valley Club starting at 9 p.m. and outside the Pheasant and Second Chance at 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 406-675-0177.

 

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Sunday, August 2

Pancakes, worship planned at park

8/2/2015

RONAN – Lighthouse Christian Fellowship will be having a Worship Service in the Park during Pioneer Days, Sunday, Aug. 2. The morning starts with a pancake and sausage brunch at 9:15 a.m. followed with a worship service at 10:20 a.m.

 

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St. Paul Lutheran celebrates 100 years

8/2/2015

RONAN – St. Paul Lutheran church in Ronan, is celebrating 100 years. Join us for worship at 9 a.m. with guest speaker Rev. Terry Forke, Montana LCMS district president. At 12:30 p.m. we will have a float in the Pioneer Days Parade followed by a picnic lunch at the church located at 35681 Terrace Lake Road. For more information, call the church at 406-676-8280 or visit our webpage at: ronanchurch.org.

 

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Volleyball played early

8/2/2015

RONAN – The final day of the Ronan Pioneer Days celebration begins with a volleyball tournament at the City Park at 9 a.m. Registration for the “Orange you glad we are doing this again…” parade begins at 9 a.m. with the parade down Main Street taking place at 12:30 p.m. The Open Rodeo and Wild Buffalo Riding event begin at 3 p.m. Family Karaoke Night takes place at KD’s Valley Club starting at 6:30 p.m. 

 

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Tuesday, August 4

Learn about Back Country Horsemen

8/4/2015

RONAN – Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their monthly meeting on Aug. 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ronan VFW on Round Butte Rd. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the meeting. Come see what our organization is all about.

 

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Friday, August 7

Fundraiser for Hawkins at Lucky Strike Lanes

8/7/2015 - 8/8/2015

RONAN — Donations and items are needed for a fundraiser sale for Bette Hawkins. The sale will be held at Lucky Strike Lanes, 412 Main Street, on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7 and 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To make a donation or to get more information, call Lisa Corbett at 406-274-7211.

 

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