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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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Saturday, January 21

‘Sorry Bout That’ Half Marathon, Team Relay on tap

1/21/2023

POLSON — Polson Running will hold their ‘Sorry Bout That Half Marathon and Team Relay” on Saturday, Jan. 21 starting at 309 Ridgewater Dr. The course will be clockwise this year. If you wear a costume you get a .30 second head start. Packet pickup is the same day only. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The race starts at 11 a.m. and awards are given out at 2 p.m.

 

Musicians' Co-op holds community jam

1/21/2023

Western Montana Musicians Co-op's Saturday Night community jam will be held from 7-10 p.m. at the Red Poppy Building, 1 Eisenhower St SW, in Ronan. This event is hosted by Doug Ruhman. Saturdays are jam night at the Western Montana Musicians Co-op. Stop by and check out our talented members. Come to listen or come to play - everyone is welcome. We are a member-based, member-funded co-op. The community jam is free, however, for non-members, donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated.

Monday, January 23

Library hosts author book signing

1/23/2023

POLSON —  On Monday, Jan. 23, at 5:30 p.m., the North Lake County Public Library will host a book signing for Milana Marsenich whose latest release is “Beautiful Ghost,” the sequel to “Copper Sky.” The new book is about the fall of 1918 as the influenza pandemic reaches Butte. 

Mission West is hosting a Value-Added Producer Grant Working Group

1/23/2023

Mission West is hosting a Value-Added Producer Grant Working Group in coordination with the virtual workshop. See details here: https://missionwestcdp.org/value-added-producer-grant-workshop-working-group/

Wednesday, January 25

Co-op holds night school jazz jam

1/25/2023

RONAN — The Western Montana Musicians’ Co-op at the Red Poppy Building, Hwy. 93 & Eisenhower, will hold a community jam from 8-11 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25. This event is hosted by Lee Whalen. Come play; come listen. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 406-290-3549 or go to: www.mtmusic.org.

 

Fire Board to meet in St. Ignatius

1/25/2023

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Rural Fire District board will hold a regular meeting at the St. Ignatius Fire House on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. 

For more information call Tim Callahan at 406-745-4112.

 

Fire Board to meet in St. Ignatius

1/25/2023

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Rural Fire District board will hold a regular meeting at the St. Ignatius Fire House on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. 

For more information call Tim Callahan at 406-745-4112.

 

Irrigators to meet using December agenda

1/25/2023

RONAN — The Flathead Irrigation District will hold their monthly meeting on Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. at Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main Street SW. 

The December monthly meeting was cancelled due to emergency travel only so the December agenda will carry over to the January meeting. 

 

Join a free Business Startup workshop

1/25/2023

RONAN —  Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main St. SW, is offering a free workshop on the basic elements of getting a new business up and running, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Call 406-676-5928 or go to: www.missionwestcdp.org for more information.

 

Join a free Business Startup workshop

1/25/2023

RONAN —  Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main St. SW, is offering a free workshop on the basic elements of getting a new business up and running, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Call 406-676-5928 or go to: www.missionwestcdp.org for more information.

 

Learn cash flow management

1/25/2023

RONAN — Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main St. SW, is offering a free workshop entitled, “Cash Flow Management: Cash keeps you in Business,” on Wednesday, Jan. 25, beginning at 1 p.m. for approximately two hours. Learn how to increase cash in the business with five basic formulas. Call 406-676-5928 or go to: www.missionwestcdp.org for more information.

 

Thursday, January 26

Learn about library’s technology

1/26/2023

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will hold class to learn about a technology class entitled, “Get Ready for Library Renovations,” on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. What will change and what will stay the same at the library? Have your renovation questions answered and brush up on some important skills that will give you the most uninterrupted access to library materials possible while we look forward to a remodeled building. Learn how to search the public catalog, manage your library account, place holds for pick up and more.

 

Learn about Montana fiber

1/26/2023

ZOOM — Montana folks can learn about Montana fiber at a ZOOM presentation by Barbara French and Helen Harris of the Montana Fibershed on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 6:30-8 p.m. Like a watershed, which defines a catchment and drainage area for a given landscape, a “fibershed” is a geographically-defined area in which natural fiber resources are produced and then used by the people living within its boundaries. Montana Fibershed seeks to educate Montanans on the benefits of a place-based, local fiber system. This free event is open to all. You can register at: tinyurl.com/MTFibershed

 

Friday, January 27

Annual Awards Banquet held

1/27/2023

POLSON — “Moonlight Over Polson, a Roaring Good Time” is the theme for the annual Awards Banquet scheduled for Jan. 28 at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. 

Social hour begins at 6 p.m., dinner is a 7 p.m. and the awards program starts at 8 p.m. 

Tickets are $50 per person. Attire from the 1920s is  encouraged. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 406-993-5969 or stop by the Polson Chamber office, 402 First St. E. 

 

Co-op holds open mic night

1/27/2023

RONAN — The Western Montana Musicians’ Co-op at the Red Poppy Building, Hwy. 93 & Eisenhower, will hold a open mic night from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27. This event is hosted by Michael Moore. Come play; come listen. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 406-290-3549 or go to: www.mtmusic.org.

Saturday, January 28

‘Shiver in the River’ plunge takes place

1/28/2023

POLSON — This Law Enforcement signature event is a unique opportunity for individuals, clubs, organizations and schools to support local Special Olympics Montana athletes by jumping, running or slowly crawling into the frigid and icy waters of Montana. 

The Polson event will begin at 11 a.m. at Riverside Park. To register go to: https://bit.ly/polson-plunge-reg. 

The event have grown to 13 different plunges held all over the state with over 11,000 participants raising more than $350,000 annually for Special Olympics Montana.

 

Celebrate the lunar New Year

1/28/2023

HOT SPRINGS — Come celebrate the lunar New Year. This is the year of the rabbit, 2023. The celebration will take place  with a parade down Main Street. Line up for the parade begins at 3 p.m. with the parade starting at 4 p.m. 

There will be a community potluck at the Senior Center. For more information call 406-210-4077.

 

Co-op holds community jam

1/28/2023

RONAN — The Western Montana Musicians’ Co-op at the Red Poppy Building, Hwy. 93 & Eisenhower, will hold a community jam from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28. Come play; come listen. Everyone is welcome.                                 For more information go to: www.mtmusic.org.

 

Sandpiper Art Gallery calling for art

1/28/2023

POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery’s first art show of  2023 opens on Feb. 1, 2023, and runs through March 17. It is a non-juried open show for all area residents and we would love to show your art. 

All participants can show three to five art pieces. For non-members of the Gallery, the cost is $20 (members, no charge).

 All art needs to be delivered to the Sandpipe Art Gallery by Jan. 29, 2023. 

For more information and/or to set an appointment to deliver your art to the gallery, please call or text 406-249-5836.

 

Wednesday, February 1

‘Adopt a Book’ happening at library

2/1/2023

POLSON — Adopt-A-Book is coming to the North Lake County Public Library.  February is “I Love to Read Month.” 

To celebrate, we are offering books to be “adopted” for our youth collection. Each title costs $15. 

Once you choose a book, we will put a bookplate in it with your personal message and it will be added to the permanent collection. 

What a great way to honor someone you love.

 

Free online meditation classes offered

2/1/2023

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on 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. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class. 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.

 

Thursday, February 2

Library moves

2/2/2023

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed Thursday, March 2, through Saturday, March 4, to move to their temporary location at 301 16th Ave. E. 

 

Story Time geared for kindergarten readiness

2/2/2023

POLSON — Story Time begins at 9:15 a.m. on Thursdays at the North Lake County Public Library. Join us to read books, make crafts and play games with your little ones. This program is geared for kindergarten readiness ages 3-5. It is important that all children attending have an opportunity for appropriate, safe play for their age.  Please be mindful of this when bringing younger children to Story Time. 

 

Friday, February 3

Crack some crab, more

2/3/2023

POLSON — The Mission Valley Elks Lodge will how their Traditional Crab Crack plus Shrimp event at 6 p.m. on March 4. There are limited tables for reservation. Please see the bartender for details and reservations

Open Mic Night held at the Musicians Co-op

2/3/2023

RONAN — The Western Montana Musicians Co-op holds an Open Mic Night every Friday from 7-9 p.m. at 1 Eisenhower St. SW (the old Red Poppy Building).

 

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