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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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Sunday, October 2

PBC announces ‘Decorate the Bench Competition’

9/26/2016 - 10/7/2016

POLSON — Celebrate fall with the downtown “Decorate the Bench Competition.” Choose a bench at Navigator Travel between Sept. 26-Oct.7. The public votes Oct.15-21 with winners announced at our “Downtown Open House” on Oct. 22. The first place prize is $200 in PBC-dollars; the second place prize is $100 in PBC-dollars; and third place is $80 in PBC-dollars. This is another event brought to you by the Polson Business Community. If you have questions, call Jackie at 406-883-5800 or Evonne at 406-883-5222.

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‘Powwow Highway’ first in film series

10/2/2016

RONAN — The Indigenous Film Series begins on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 1 p.m. with the movie, “Powwow Highway,” a funny story about being there for each other and finding faith where you least expect it. Admission is free at the Entertainer Cinema, 410 Main Street, SW. Children under 13-years old must be accompanied by an adult. Donations are appreciated.

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Accordionists to jam

10/2/2016

POLSON — The Northwest Montana Accordion Association will hold a jam session at the Elks Club on Sunday, Oct. 2 , from 2-5:30 p.m. Call 406-752-8275 for more information.

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Monday, October 3

NAMI group to meet

10/3/2016

POLSON — NAMI Mission Valley wilL meet Monday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the North Lake County Library. We will be continuing with our series on "The Brain." All are welcome. If you have questions, please phone 406-883-1092.

Tuesday, October 4

Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen to discuss BCH convention

10/4/2016

RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their monthly meeting on Oct. 4, 2016, at the VFW on Round Butte Road. A discussion of our up and coming BCH Convention, which will be hosted by our chapter, will take place at the meeting. The convention will be at the Best Western KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson on March 24-26, 2017. All are invited to attend our meetings. Hope to see you there.

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Worthy Grand Matron to make official visit

10/4/2016

POLSON — Marlene Pfaff of Laurel, Worth Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star I Montana will make her official visitation to Mystic Chapter No. 53 on Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. She will be accompanied by Worthy Grand Patron David Nielsen of Helena. The meeting will be preceded by a soup supper at 5:30 p.m. at The Masonic Hall in Polson. The current Worthy Grand Matron Marlene and Worthy Grand Patron David will reside at their “OES – What a Wonderful World” session in Billings, June 14-17, 2017, to celebrate the 128th anniversary of Montana Grand Chapter.

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Wednesday, October 5

Blood drive planned at Charlo High School

10/5/2016

CHARLO — Charlo High School National Honor Society students are sponsoring a Charlo Community Blood Drive with the American Red Cross in Charlo on Wednesday, Oct. 5. Appointments are available from 11:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. The blood drive will take place in the Multi-Purpose Gym at the school. Please make an appointment online at redcrossblood. org or call 406- 644-2206 ext. 221. Thank you for your support.

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Celebrate fall in downtown Polson

10/5/2016

POLSON — Enter the Decorate The Bench Competition.” Choose your bench between now and Oct.5 by stopping in at Navigator Travel on Main Street in Polson and filling out a registration form and getting your information. You can be an individual, a business, a family, an organization … everyone is invited. We will ask the public to vote for their favorite “Bench” between Oct.15-21. On Saturday Oct. 22 we will have our “Fall Downtown Open House” and announce the winners Watch for details. Winners will receive PBC dollars prizes … $200 - first place, $100 – second place, and $80 third place. Hurry down to Navigator Travel and pick out your bench before they are all spoken for. This event is sponsored by your Polson

Chamber to hear from Judy Preston of Skill Builders

10/5/2016

POLSON — Judy Preston of Skill Builders will speak to members of the Polson Chamber of Commerce during their monthly luncheon meeting at the KwaTaqNuk Resort on Wednesday, Oct 5, from noon to 1 p.m. With more than 20 years of experience in business management and training, Preston plans to show members how they can gain the most from meetings such as the Chamber luncheon. Based in Ronan, Skill Builders specializes in motivation and inspiring leaders to build sustained success. Cost of the luncheon is $14.50. Reservations are not required. For additional information about the chamber and its activities, call 406-883-5969.

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CSKT, Special Olympics Montana hold open house

10/5/2016

PABLO —CSKT and Special Olympics Montana is hosting an Open House on Oct. 5 at the SKC gym. Find out how to get involved - call 406-564-0557 or go to: ACharlo@somt.org. The day includes an Open House (2-5 p.m.), and a Community Dinner (5-7 p.m.) for the public.

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Decorate a bench competition begins

10/5/2016

POLSON — Enter the “Decorate The Bench Competition.” Choose your bench between now and Oct. 5 by stopping in at Navigator Travel on Main Street in Polson and filling out a registration form and getting your information. You can be an individual, a business, a family, an organization … everyone is invited. We will ask the public to vote for their favorite “Bench” between Oct.15-21. On Saturday Oct. 22 we will have our “Fall Downtown Open House” and announce the winners Watch for details. Winners will receive PBC dollars prizes … $200 - first place, $100 – second place, and $80 third place. Hurry down to Navigator Travel and pick out your bench before they are all spoken for. This event is sponsored by your Polson business community.

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Ken’s Country Combo to play

10/5/2016

POLSON — Ken’s Country Combo will play at the Elks from 7-10 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, for the Community Dance fall kick-off. Al are welcome so come and join in.

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Kicking Horse Job Corps holds ‘Open House’

10/5/2016

RONAN — An open house will take place at Kicking Horse Job Corps from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be tours, a free lunch, admissions information about training employability and education. Call 406-644-2217 for more information.

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Thursday, October 6

Join discussion about invasive species

10/6/2016

PABLO — Montana Invasive Species Advisory Council’s listening session is Thursday, Oct. 6, from 1-4 p.m. All interested partners may join in the discussion at the Salish Kootenai College, Camas Room of the Joe McDonald Health Center. For more information call 406-275-4899.

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Friday, October 7

Benefit set for cancer patient

10/7/2016

POLSON — A fundraiser dinner for Steve Heintz is set for Friday, Oct. 7, at the Red Lion Inn, starting with a no-host cocktail and hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m. followed by a prime rib and salmon dinner buffet at 7 p.m. The dinner at Red Lion Inn is provided by Finley Point Grill. The event includes a 50/50 raffle and auction, and music by JIMnI. Tickets can be purchased at Polson Red Lion Inn and Finley Point Grill. For more information, call Wanda at 406-407-5154.

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Church yard sale on tap in Polson

10/7/2016

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Polson, 110 Sixth Ave., will have a yard sale from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7.

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Listen to Celtic, Eastern European music

10/7/2016

HOT SPRINGS — On Friday, Oct. 7, the group Euphonium Spaceship will play Celtic and Eastern European music at the Symes

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Support music student, enjoy dinner, dance

10/7/2016

ARLEE — Enjoy a spaghetti dinner and contra dancing with a caller and live music at the Arlee Brown Building. This is a fundraiser for a high school student’s Western Ambassadors of Music trip to Europe in the summer of 2017. This event takes place on Friday, Oct. 7; from 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person or $30 per family. Call Anna Baldwin at 406-239-4289 with your questions or to buy advance tickets.

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Saturday, October 8

Fundraiser set for cancer patient

10/8/2016

RONAN — An indoor yard sale fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Ronan Tribal Senior Citizen’s Center for Ronald “Ronn” Legislador. All money raised will help with medical bills and expenses. Donations will be accepted on or before the day of the fundraiser. For more information, call 406-314- 0127 or 406-249-6159 or go to: gofundme.come/2pgja3pq

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Rock, dance to the music at Symes Hotel

10/8/2016

HOT SPRINGS — On Saturday, Oct. 8, Back Adit, a rock and dance band will perform for your listening and dancing pleasure at the Symes Hotel

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Sunday, October 9

‘On the Ice’ film takes place in remote Alaska

10/9/2016

RONAN — The Indigenous Film Series continues on Sunday, Oct. 9, at 1 p.m. with the movie, “On the Ice,” about three boys who go on a seal hunt in a remote Alaskan village. Admission is free at the Entertainer Cinema, 410 Main Street, SW. Children under 13-years old must be accompanied by an adult. Donations are appreciated.

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Enjoy Valley View potluck

10/9/2016

VALLEY VIEW — This month’s Valley View potluck at the Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road, takes place on Sunday, Oct. 9. Social time is at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is at 6 p.m. Bring a potluck dish to share and enjoy good food and good company.

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Support The Nest at fundraiser dinner

10/9/2016

ST. IGNATIUS — The Nest is hosting its second annual “Fall Fest to Feather The Nest” fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 9, from 3-6 p.m. at Allentown Restaurant at Ninepipes Lodge. Advance tickets are $50/pair or $30 each; free admission to children under 12 who are accompanied by adults. Call 406-745-3757.

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Monday, October 10

Flathead Irrigation District meeting postponed

10/10/2016

ST. IGNATIUS — The Flathead Irrigation District’s Oct. 10 meeting has been postponed until November. See you there.

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Prepare for the upcoming theatre season in Ronan

10/10/2016

RONAN — First event of the season at Ronan Performing Arts Center 2016- 17 season will be “My Fair Limey,” presented by Ronan Middle School Theatre classes on Oct. 10-11. Tickets are $5 each; children under grade one are free. The play is a western spin-off of the classic “My Fair Lady.”

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Wednesday, October 12

Join community workshop on tourism

10/12/2016

RONAN — Ronan residents are invited to join the conversation about tourism on Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at The Flower Mill on Main Street. The theme of for the event is “Ronan On the Move-Looking Forward.”

There is no charge for this event and a working lunch will be provided. Call 406- 676-5901 for more information. Register at: www. surveymonkey.com/f/Ronan

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Mission Valley Heritage needs new members

10/12/2016

RONAN — The Mission Valley Heritage group will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 2 p.m. at the Ronan Senior Center. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. We are in need of new members.

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Rural Fire District sets meeting date

10/12/2016

POLSON — The next Polson Rural Fire District Meeting takes pace on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. at Big Arm Station Number 2.

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VFW Auxiliary to meet

10/12/2016

RONAN — The VFW Auxiliary 5652 of Ronan is meeting Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall. Call 406-676-3380 for more information.

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Thursday, October 13

Save the date for Octoberfest

10/13/2016

POLSON — Save the date Thursday, Oct. 13 for the Masumola Club’s Octoberfest. Hosts are already decorating.

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Friday, October 14

Blues band plays in Hot Springs

10/14/2016

HOT SPRINGS — Hot Flash Blues will play the blues at the Symes Hotel from 8-10

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Book signing planned at Lutheran Church

10/14/2016

POLSON — A book signing of Breathing Holes II by Pastor Marty Kaarre at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church will take place on Friday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. Dessert, coffee, tea and juice will be served. Everyone is welcome.

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Free spaghetti dinner served

10/14/2016

POLSON — A free dinner will be served at Polson Presbyterian Church on Oct. 14 from 5-6:30 p.m. We will serve a spaghetti dinner with garlic bread, tossed salad and dessert. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

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Hertz to address Pachyderm meeting

10/14/2016

POLSON — The cost of Public Law 280, as well as state budgetary and revenue issues will be the focus of the Friday, Oct. 14, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club set for noon at the Polson Rural Fire Department meeting room on Regatta Road. Featured speaker will be Montana Representative Greg Hertz who will review the provisions of Public Law 280, an agreement that requires Lake County to prosecute felonies committed by tribal members in Lake County. He will also discuss infrastructure funding, meth and opioid addiction problems, and property and income tax issues. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Second ‘Souptober Tailgate’ event planned

10/14/2016

POLSON — Don’t feel like cooking? Join PEACE for our second annual Souptober Tailgate event in the New Life Church parking lot before the Pirate football game on Oct. 14. The event is from 5:30-7 p.m. and the cost is $5 per person or $20 per family. All proceeds go towards the education of teenagers on the issue of teen dating abuse. Call 406-270- 9160 for more information.

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Saturday, October 15

Rock ’n Roll to ‘Bases Covered’

10/15/2016

HOT SPRINGS — The group Bases Covered will provide rock ’n roll music on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 8-

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Search and Rescue serves potluck, open house

10/15/2016

POLSON — Lake County Search and Rescue will hold an open house on Oct. 15, 2016, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. This event will be held at the new Search and Rescue Building located at 901 Main Street. We will serve hot dogs and a potluck lunch for all. Interactive stations will be set up for each specialty component that makes up this unique team of community volunteers. LCSAR volunteers give over 2,000 hours per year for searches and training. Please join us for a fun filled day for the entire family.

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