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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 8

Multiple genres shown at new exhibit through Oct. 13

9/4/2017 - 10/13/2017

POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery, 306 Main Street, Polson, presents “Making It Up as I Go.” This exhibit will definitely capture your imagination. It features artists Nancy Miler (painter), Donna Winn (3D mixed media), Nancy Zadra (impressionist/ abstract painter), Gerald Garcelone (woodwork), Susan Evans (3D mixed media), Carol Rae (jewelry), and Sue Ball (lino-prints). The exhibit will run from Sept. 4 until Oct. 13. Artists reception for this exhibit is on Sept. 8 from 5-7 p.m. at the Gallery.

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Sunday, October 8

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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Movie ‘Reel Injun’ shown in Ronan

10/8/2017

RONAN — The free movie, “Reel Injun,” (a documentary about stereotyping of Natives in films) will be shown at 1 p.m. at the Entertainer Cinema. The discussion leader is George Price.

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Tuesday, October 10

Drivers’ Safety Class taught in Polson

10/10/2017

POLSON — AARP’S Drivers’ Safety Class will be held at the Polson Senior Center from 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10. Please call 406-883-4735 for a reservation.

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Free class on genealogy databases offered

10/10/2017

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library is offering a free class on Ancestry. com and HeritageQuest on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. in the library meeting room. The class will cover the basics of these genealogy databases, both of which are made available to the public by the library. HeritageQuest can be accessed from any location using your active library card. Ancestry.com is available for use in the library. Attendees are welcome to bring their own laptops or tablets. Registration is required and refreshments will be served. North Lake County Public Library is located at 2 First Ave. E. For more information or to sign up, please stop by the circulation desk or call the library at 406-883-8225.

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Wednesday, October 11

Arlee CDC holds annual meeting

10/11/2017

ARLEE — On Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 6 p.m. in the Arlee High School Library join the Board of the Arlee CDC for their annual meeting and to catch up on the Community Visioning event held in March 2017, along with information on actions being taken by volunteer committees. Add your voice to the dreams and visions for our community over the next five to 10 years. If you have questions call 406-726-5550, email: info@arleecdc.org or visit us on Facebook at Arlee Community Development Corporation.

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Auxiliary to meet

10/11/2017

RONAN — The Ronan VFW Auxiliary will meet on Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall. For more information, call 406-676-3380.

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Monthly meeting for Heritage group planned

10/11/2017

RONAN — The Mission Valley Heritage will hold its monthly meeting on Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center in Ronan. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.

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Rural Fire Board to meet

10/11/2017

POLSON —The regular monthly meeting of the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 6 p.m. at the Big Arm Station No. 2 meeting room.

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Thursday, October 12

Learn about water and microbes

10/12/2017

POLSON — “Water and microbes: The tiny engines that keep the world habitable” by Dr. Matthew Church will be Mission Mountain Audubon’s next program on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. in the Polson Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome. Matt’s talk will explore how we study aquatic microbes and describe some of what we’ve learned about the roles of these tiny organisms in controlling ecosystem health. Dr. Matthew Church is a professor of aquatic microbial ecology at the University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station.

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Transportation committee adjusts routes

10/12/2017

POLSON — The Lake County School Transportation Committee will meet on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 10:30 a.m. in room #317 of the Lake County Courthouse. Adjustments needed in school bus routes will be discussed. Guests are welcome. For further information, call 406- 883-7262.

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Friday, October 13

Charlie Russell kids’ art activity planned

10/13/2017

POLSON — The Thrivent Member Network - Northwest and MontanaPBS Kids Club invite you to attend a special art experience for children of all ages, “The Charlie Challenge.” Join us for an hour-long Charlie Russell themed children’s painting activity on Oct. 13 at Mission Valley Christian Academy at 7 p.m. This event is designed for ages 5 - 12 years but all are welcome. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Free tickets, (required for counting attendees), can be obtained at: eventbrite.com/e/37286806843. Call 406-214-2096 for more information.

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Church serves free dinner

10/13/2017

POLSON —The October Friendship Table Dinner is on Oct. 13 from 5-6:30 p.m. 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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Pachyderm Club updated on Montana budget

10/13/2017

POLSON — The Lake County Pachyderm Club will meet on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, at the Polson Rural Fire Dept. building on Regatta Road. Social time is from 11:30 a.m.-noon when the business meeting begins. Guest speaker will be House District 11 Representative Greg Hertz. He will give an update on Montana’s current budget crisis. Everyone interested in hearing about the issue, from the perspective of a member of the HR Taxation Committee, is cordially invited to attend.

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Pirates play football

10/13/2017

POLSON — The Polson High School Pirates Football team will have a game against Browning on Friday, Oct. 13, at the High School Sports Complex, 1712 Second Street West, at 7 p.m. For more information call 406-883-6351 or visit http://www.polson.k12.mt.us/phs.

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Polson celebrates new pickleball courts

10/13/2017

POLSON – The City of Polson Parks and Recreation would like to invite the community to come celebrate the completion of the first phase of new pickleball courts on Friday, Oct. 13, at 4 p.m. at the site of the new courts located by O’Malley Park. For more information call 406-249-5121.

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Saturday, October 14

Soccer teams compete

10/14/2017

POLSON — High school soccer teams will compete in the first round of playoffs on Oct. 14 with place and time TBA. For more information call 406-883-6351.

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Support Hot Springs’ library

10/14/2017

HOT SPRINGS — A fundraiser for the Preston Hot Springs Town-County Library will be held on Saturday, Oct. 14. Called “Linda’s Cookin’ and Yard Sale,” this event will serve a breakfast of pancakes, eggs, ham, biscuits and gravy and more from 8-11 a.m. and Indian Tacos with fry bread, chili, cheese etc. from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Adult meals are $6 and kids under five are free. The yard sale is from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. All events take place at the Tribal Nutrition Center and all proceeds go to the library.

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Sunday, October 15

Second movie in Indigenous series shown

10/15/2017

RONAN — On Oct. 15 the free movie “The Doe Boy” will be shown at The Entertainer Cinema at 1 p.m. It is a film about a teenage hemophiliac who is of mixed blood in a Tribe where blood quantum is very important. The discussion leader is Shirley Trahan.

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Wednesday, October 18

Community invited to listen, dance

10/18/2017

POLSON — Dance to the music of Ken’s Country Combo at the Elk’s Club on Main Street on the first and third Wednesday of every month. Come and listen or dance from 7-10 p.m. We need more dancers. Snacks at 8:30 p.m.

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Hometown heroes awarded

10/18/2017

POLSON — This month’s Resource Roundtable will be SAFE Harbor’s Annual Honoring Ceremony for community members who have stepped forth to help break the cycle of violence. As part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, SAFE Harbor takes nominees from the community for “hometown heroes” who went beyond the call of duty in the last year. Join us for lunch and to recognize some wonderful citizens on Oct. 18 at noon in the Lake County Health Department Conference Room. Your RSVP will help us in planning for the meal.

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Learn to crochet a fall scarf

10/18/2017

PABLO — D’Arcy McNickle Library, at Salish Kootenai College will hold Craft Café on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 6:30 p.m. Open to all crafters at every level of experience. Come enjoy the company while working on your project, start a new one, get new inspirations, or learn a new craft. This month we are learning how to crochet a scarf for fall.

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Thursday, October 19

SPLASH hosted by Valley Glass, Country Pasta

10/19/2017

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will be on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 5-7 p.m. and held at Valley Glass, 109 Ridgewater Dr., with both Valley Glass and Country Pasta hosting. For more information, call 406-883-5969. See you there.

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Friday, October 20

German dinner served at Elks

10/20/2017

POLSON — A German dinner complete with roulade, spaetzli, red cabbage, salad and plum cake will be served at the Elks on Friday, Oct. 20, at 6 p.m. The price is $15 and you are asked to purchase tickets in advance at the Elk Lodge, 512 Main St. Call 406-883-1695 for more information.

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Montecahto Club holds holiday sale

10/20/2017 - 10/21/2017

POLSON – The Montecahto Club’s ladies are having a Holiday/Christmas Sale at their historic east shore clubhouse on Friday, Oct. 20, and Saturday, Oct. 21, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. The non-profit club will sell high quality, lightly used Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas items. They’ll also be serving soup. Come check it out and get in the holiday mood. The Montecahto clubhouse is located along Highway 35, at mile marker 6, across the road and up the hill from the Finley Point Grill. See you there.

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Saturday, October 21

Yard sale on tap at Polson church

10/21/2017

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth St. E, will hold their annual yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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