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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, October 25

Big Arm Association celebrates with ‘Trunk or Treat’

10/25/2014

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will host our second annual Trunk or Treat Event on Saturday, Oct. 25, at our historic Big Arm School from 2-4 p.m. We will have cars in the parking lot with their “Trunks” decorated where children can receive candy. They will then come into the school to be “Treated” to a variety of games, activities, arts and crafts, and delicious snacks for all to enjoy. Come and join us for some Halloween fun. For further information, please contact Nancy Foster BAA Secretary at (406) 849-5064.

 

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D'Aste Club Halloween party

10/25/2014

CHARLO - D'Aste Women's Club Annual Halloween party will be held on Saturday, October 25th at the D'Aste Church in Charlo from 2-5 pm. Everyone welcome!

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Entertainer to show special movie

10/25/2014

RONAN — At 1 p.m. on Oct. 25, the Entertainer Cinema will show the Native American film, “Winter in the Blood.” This film is based on the novel by James Welch and filmed on the Hi-Line in northern Montana. It tells the story of a man on a modern-day vision quest who recovers his true identity, renewing the bond between himself and the land and makes peace with the winter ghosts that haunt him. Alex and Andrew Smith directed this film and you can visit with the crew after film. Like the FRHRC at: www.facebook.com/Frhrc2 or follow them at: frhrc2.wordpress.com.

 

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Growl-o-ween

10/25/2014

POLSON -GROWL-O-WEEN!! Save the date! Oct. 25th, you and your pet are invited to enjoy Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply's Halloween Growl-O-Ween! Join us for fun games, prizes, treats and our famous pet costume contest! 10 a.m.-noon. Signups 10-11 a.m.

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Pork, music, more enjoyed Bockman Park

10/25/2014

RONAN — Friends of Ronan Parks and Trails will host a pig roast on Saturday, Oct. 25, to support the “Playing it Forward” woodlands play project. The project will provide culturally relevant, interactive play gear in Bockman Park. The roast begins at 2 p.m. and ends at 5 p.m. A $5 donation is requested for the pig roast, live music and other activities. To purchase tickets, call Ronna Walchuk at the Ronan Flower Mill: (406) 676-5323.

 

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Wear pink for ‘Pink Out’

10/25/2014

PABLO — Join Us for a “Pink Out” at the Lady Bison and Bison basketball games on Oct. 25, at 5 and 7 pm. Wear pink and get in for $1. Help support Breast Cancer Awareness and SKC Basketball. Games are held at the SKC’s Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center.

 

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