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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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Tuesday, October 5

Quilters gather in Ronan

10/5/2021

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Terrace Lake Community Church in Ronan at 6:30 p.m. Remember to bring your show and tell. Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there. 

 

Friday, October 8

Bigfork Film Festival announces films

10/8/2021

BIGFORK — The Bigfork Film Festival takes place Oct. 8-10 at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts, 526 Electric Ave. 

Six blocks of films about Montana will be shown over the three-day festival, including two 15-minute documentary shorts segments of “Back Roads of Montana” that highlight the Flathead Valley. 

BIFF was created 5 years ago as a way for Montana filmmakers to show their films in front of a supportive Montana audience. BIFF only accepts films that were either made in Montana or made by Montana filmmakers.

To watch the BIFF Sizzle Reel, find more film information and festival pricing, visit: mtbiff.com.

 

Farmers Market open

10/8/2021

POLSON — Polson Farmer’s Market held on Fridays through October in front of Cove Deli from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

 

Farmers Market open in Polson

10/8/2021

POLSON — Polson Farmer’s Market held on Fridays through October in front of Cove Deli from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

 

Kelly Garber to entertain at The Lodge

10/8/2021

PROCTOR — The Lodge at Lake Mary Ronan, 52012 Lake Mary Ronan Road, will have Kelly Garber providing entertainment at 6 p.m. 

 

Kelly Garber to entertain at The Lodge

10/8/2021

PROCTOR — The Lodge at Lake Mary Ronan, 52012 Lake Mary Ronan Road, hosts live entertainment by Kelly Garber at 6 p.m. 

 

Monday, October 11

Mother Goose entertains toddlers at library

10/11/2021

POLSON — Mondays mean Mother Goose. Join the North Lake County Public Library at 9:15 a.m. Mother Goose is geared toward ages 0 to 3, but all are welcome. We encourage parents and caregivers to participate with their children for this early learning time. The doors open at 9 a.m. 

We will practice social distancing. Face masks are recommended but not required. 

 

Wednesday, October 13

Hellroaring Detachment to meet

10/13/2021

POLSON — The Marine Corps League Hellroaring Detachment #1041 meets on the second Wednesday of each month, (except in December), at 7 p.m. at the Polson VFW, 423 Main Street.

 

Thursday, October 14

Library shares ghost stories

10/14/2021

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library and Lizzy will be your guide on this tour around Montana’s Ghost Towns on the National Geographic Map of Montana on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. 

Our paranormal enthusiast will share some spooky stories of Montana’s history, perfect for an October eve. After the presentation we will share ghost stores or experiences people have had while visiting these intriguing places. 

Attendance will be limited so be sure to come early. Please wear a mask and socks so you can join in the fun and walk all over Montana. 

 

Friday, October 15

‘America’s Sweethearts’ sing three-part harmony in Polson

10/15/2021

POLSON — On Friday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. at Polson High School, America’s Sweethearts, a female harmony group, will sing Big-Band to Broadway tunes. Visit: missionvalleylive.com, for more information. Tickets are $15 for adults, children ages 13-18 are free and children under 12 are free but must be accompanied by a ticked adults. 

 

Fall Bazaar returns at United Methodist

10/15/2021

POLSON — The United Methodist Women will hold their Annual Fall Bazaar on Friday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 301 Sixteenth Ave. E. The bazaar includes homemade crafts. A lunch of turkey salad sandwich and famous apple dumpling with ice cream dessert will be available for purchase and for take-out from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit local and church-wide mission outreach. 

Contact Dee Walker at 406-883-0099, for more information. 

Families invited to Kids Fishing Event

10/15/2021

 

KALISPELL — The Flathead County Sheriff’s Posse and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are hosting a family fishing event at Shady Lane Pond in Evergreen on the afternoon of Oct. 15. The event is free, and families are encouraged to participate. Fishing gear will be available as loaners and food will be served from 3-5:30 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Posse building at 155 Shady Lane. Located east of Kalispell, Shady Lane Pond area encompasses 120 acres on both sides of the Flathead River. Shady Lane Pond is a family fishing pond that is regularly stocked with rainbow trout and west slope cutthroat trout. 

For more information on the Flathead County Sheriff’s Posse, visit: https://www.sheriffsposse.net. 

 

Music played at Lodge

10/15/2021

PROCTOR — The Lodge at Lake Mary Ronan, 52012 Lake Mary Ronan Road, will have live music with David Caselli and Ben Weissgaff at 6 p.m. David will be on drums and Ben will be on guitar playing soft rock and top hits.

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