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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, October 25

Gallery presents work of renowned artist through Nov. 11

10/6/2017 - 11/11/2017

POLSON — Takes Horse Gallery, 49487 US Highway 93, is proud to present “Art in Autumn,” an exhibition featuring the work of renowned artist John Gawne. A member of the CM Russell Museum’s elite Skull Society, John Gawne’s paintings of the western landscape and Native Americans are shown in some of the most prestigious galleries in the country. This is a unique opportunity see his work, as well as paintings by some of Montana’s and the Northwest’s best artists: John Gawne, David Dragonfly, DG House, Tabby Ivy, John Pepion, Rachel Warner and Shannon Webster. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Oct. 6, from 4-8 p.m. The exhibition will run from Oct. 6-Nov. 11.

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Learn the Art of Meditation

10/25/2017

POLSON —A Zen Meditation Class is being offered at the YogaHeart Studio, 314 Main St., on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. by Zen Priest Zenku, Jerry Smyers. There is no charge for the class. Everyone is welcome. For more details call 406-847-721-0665.

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Thursday, October 26

Drivers’ Safety Class taught in Ronan

10/26/2017

RONAN — AARP’s Drivers’ Safety Class will be held at the Mission Valley Senior Center in Ronan from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Please call 406-676-2371 for a reservation.

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Family Halloween fun on tap at Ronan Library

10/26/2017

RONAN — The Ronan Library will close at noon on Thursday, Oct. 26, to get ready for the family Halloween party set for 4-6 p.m. at the library (changed from the Community Center). There will be a costume contest and lots of fun and games. Plan on being there.

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Swedish meal served at Harvest Dinner

10/26/2017

POLSON — The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will hold its 47th annual Harvest Dinner of Swedish meatballs, potatoes, gravy, lefse, salad and dessert from 4-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, in the church fellowship hall. Dinner is $10 per adult, $5 per child under 12 years. Take-out orders will be available for pick up after 3 p.m. Call 406-883-5864 to place an order. Dinner proceeds will benefit Polson Rural Fire.

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Watch movie shot in Montana at MOAM

10/26/2017

POLSON — Miracle of America shows historic movies on their free “Night at the Museum” program. On Thursday, Oct. 26, at 6:30 p.m. “Timberjack,” a feature-length movie filmed in 1955 in Glacier National Park will be shown. Set in Montana in the late 1880s, two logging operators compete for survival. The Truecolor movie stars Sterling Hayden, Vera Ralston, and David Brian. Adolphe Menjou, Hoagy Carmichael and Chill Wills make character appearances. A portion of this movie was shot in Polson and is evident as you watch this action packed thriller. The public is welcome. Call 406-883-6804 or 406-270-7895, for more information.

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Friday, October 27

Spooky, spookier haunted houses open

10/27/2017 - 10/30/2017

RONAN — The RHS Advanced Theatre Arts students are having a haunted house on Oct. 27 and Oct. 30 at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. There is a kid-friendly version from 6-7 p.m. and then a spookier version from 8-10 p.m. Admission is $3 per person.

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Walgreens holds pumpkin carving, painting contest

10/27/2017

POLSON — I wanted to tell you about our second annual Pumpkin Carving/ Painting Contest at the Polson Walgreens. A winner will be chosen by the public and will receive a $25 gift card. Have entries in by Friday, Oct. 27, to be entered. Happy carving.

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Wear costume in ‘Light the Night’ run

10/27/2017

RONAN — The third annual Light the Night suicide awareness run at the Ronan High School track is presented by the Your Life Matters Project. The event takes place from 6:30-10 p.m. An online registration link is on the Your Life Matters Project facebook page. This is a fun 5K and 1-mile run/ walk for suicide awareness and a family event for all ages and abilities. It is so close to Halloween that we love to do costumes so plan on dressing up and having some fun. This is a night time run with fun things along the course. Bring your entire family; the more the merrier. Call 406-360-9182 with questions or volunteering.

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Saturday, October 28

Drug Take Back event to be held at Walgreens

10/28/2017

POLSON — Walgreens is hosting the Polson Police Department on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for a DEA Drug Take Back event. Customers can bring in unused/expired medications and we will dispose of them free of charge.

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Harvest Dinner on tap

10/28/2017

ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Valley United Methodist Church invites you to the annual Harvest Dinner from 4-7 p.m. at the Church (top of Post Creek Hill) on Saturday, Oct. 28. Donations only; all proceeds go to the valley-wide causes.

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Holiday shop early at Ninepipes

10/28/2017

NINEPIPES — A Pre Holiday Bazaar will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Ninepipes banquet room, 69286 U.S. Highway 93, from9 a.m.-4 p.m. Get an early start on all of your shopping needs. All kinds of vendors showcasing their items in one convenient location. Admission is free. All proceeds from vendor table fees and donations will be given back to our community. For more information, call 406-544-9697.

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LWML rally planned

10/28/2017

POLSON — The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League will hold its fall rally on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Polson. A day of Bible study on life issues and a presentation by Jennifer Rolfsness in regard to Helping Hands and the ‘Baby Box’ project will be the day’s highlights. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with a $5 donation that includes luncheon and materials. If you have questions, call 406-360-8995.

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Monster Prom, carnival planned

10/28/2017

RONAN — Bring the family to a fun carnival on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 7-11 p.m. at 35982 Round Butte Road, (across from the VFW). The cost is $5 per person with family discounts available.

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View the moon through telescope

10/28/2017

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library invites all to our very own International Observe the Moon Night event on Saturday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. We will have a brief, family-friendly presentation followed by several handson activities and the chance to take a peek at the moon through a telescope. This event has been made possible by the North Lake County Public Library’s NASA@ MyLibrary grant, the generosity of our local residents, and a little elbow grease. We hope to launch an amateur astronomy club in Polson over the next year, and hope you’ll come on board even if you can’t attend every event. For more information, call 406-883-8225 or email: kendram@ polson.lib.mt.us.

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Sunday, October 29

Movie ‘Where the Spirit Lives’ shown in Ronan

10/29/2017

RONAN — On Oct. 29 the movie, “Where the Spirit Lives,” a film about a girl taken by force to a residential school in Canada, will be shown with George Price leading a discussion after the film. The film will air at the Entertainer Cinema at 1 p.m.

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Protestant Reformation celebrated

10/29/2017

RONAN — Faith Lutheran Church, led by Pastor Seth Nelson, will celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation throughout the fall. Reformation Sunday is Oct. 29 and our service on that day will include a number of special guest musicians. Additionally, throughout the fall Pastor Seth is teaching a class entitled “Still Figuring It Out: A History of Reformation Movements.” The class focuses not only on Martin Luther and the Lutheran movement, but also many other Christian reformers through the centuries. The class will explore the legacies of Jan Huss to John Wesley, Anabaptists to modern day Mennonites, American Revivalism to modern day Evangelicalism, and much more.

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Tuesday, October 31

Enjoy chili, treats in safety

10/31/2017

ST. IGNATIUS — The LDS Church in St. Ignatius will host a Trunk-O-Treat event along with a chili feed on Halloween night, Oct. 31, at 5:30 p.m. The church is located on the north end of Main Street. The community is welcomed to attend. Come and enjoy trick-or-treating in a fun and safe environment. Please call 406-531-5675 if you have any questions.

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Trunk or Treat event on tap at Methodist Church

10/31/2017

ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Valley United Methodist Church located at the top of Post Creek Hill will be holding their annual Trunk or Treat event in the church parking lot on Oct. 31, from 4-6 p.m.

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Wednesday, November 1

Dancers needed

11/1/2017

POLSON - Dance and/or listen to the music of Ken’s Country Combo at the Elks on Main Street, on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 7-10 p.m. Dancers are needed.

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Join Indian Education Committee

11/1/2017

RONAN — Please join us at the next Ronan/Pablo Indian Education Committee meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The meeting will be held in the Ronan High School teachers’ lounge at 6 p.m. We welcome you to become involved and play an active role in our children’s education. Dinner is provided.

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VFW Auxiliary meets

11/1/2017

RONAN — The Ronan VFW Auxiliary 5652 will meet on Nov. 1 at the VFW Hall at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 406-676- 3380.

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Friday, November 3

Bazaar proceeds benefit Mission Outreach

11/3/2017

POLSON — The annual Fall Bazaar and luncheon is being held at the United Methodist Church, 301 Sixteenth Ave. E, on Friday, Nov. 3. Lunch menu offers soup, sandwich, apple dumpling topped with ice cream from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Art, crafts, baked goods will be sold from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit local and church-wide Mission Outreach.

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J.O.M. students, parents invited to Harvest Dinner

11/3/2017

RONAN — The Ronan/ Pablo Indian Education Committee would like to invite J.O.M. students and their families to the Harvest Dinner to be held on Friday, Nov, 3, at 6 p.m. at the Ronan Elementary lunch room. There will be story telling, crafts, cookie decorating, bingo, door prizes, and lots of fun.

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Saturday, November 4

Bazaar planned in Arlee

11/4/2017

ARLEE — The 2017 Arlee Bazaar is on Nov. 4 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Arlee Brown Building (92439 Highway 93 N). More than twenty vendors will sell crafts, gifts and assorted items. A chili and fry bread lunch will be for sale as well as assorted pies sold by the piece. For information or table rental, call 406-726- 3227.

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Pancake breakfast to raise funds at Yellow Bay

11/4/2017

YELLOW BAY — The Yellow Bay Community Club will serve a pancake, eggs, ham and sausages breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m.-noon, at the clubhouse located on Highway 35 at mile-maker 18. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 8 and under. The event includes a bake sale, and new and gently used holiday decorations will be available for purchase. A silent auction featuring Hazel Conway’s one-of-kind crib blankets will be available to bidders during the event. All proceeds will be donated to charities and upkeep of the historic clubhouse building.  

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Sunday, November 5

Children’s choir to perform

11/5/2017

RONAN — The Mission Valley Children’s Choir will host a concert on Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Faith Lutheran Church at 3 p.m. The concert is free to the public. For more information, call 406-207-3032.

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Music lovers asked to join in

11/5/2017

Polson — Northwest Accordion Jam is the first Sunday of each month. All singers, players, viewers and dancers are welcome to join in from 2-5 p.m. at the Elks Club on Main St. Bring your guitars, drums, saxophones, accordions, etc. and join us.

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Tuesday, November 7

Equestrian writers to present at meeting

11/7/2017

RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen’s next monthly meeting is on Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW in Ronan. Kent and Charlene Krone, who write equestrian articles in the horse magazine “Trail Rider,” will be the meeting presenters. These equestrian travelers write articles about their experiences and their favorite places to camp and ride. They offer invaluable information from the equestrians’ perspective. They will show two DVDs with the total length of about 25 minutes. Our meetings are open to members and non-members alike.

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Quilters change meeting time, place

11/7/2017

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Ronan LDS Church. Anyone who would like to help with the 2018 raffle quilt can join those working on it at 4:00 p.m. The regular meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Remember to invite someone to the meeting and bring your show and tell. For anyone doing the Christmas Challenge: remember your item has to be done and turned in at the meeting. Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there.

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