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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, November 16

Book signing set

11/16/2016

HOT SPRINGS — A book signing will take place Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 4-6 p.m. at the LaRue Hot Springs Museum, honoring local rodeo queen Fay Poloson Haynes, who has published “Top Hand,” a collection of her paintings before she was 16 years old. Haynes’ niece, author Grace Larson, will also be at the signing. Larson has written several historical books about her family and sheep raising during the early to mid-1900s in the Western Montana area.

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Grief support group welcomes all

11/16/2016

RONAN — A grief support group will meet Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. in the back room of the Ronan Café. All are welcome. For more information call Shirley at 406-676-8571.

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Roundtable hosts Western Montana Mental Health

11/16/2016

POLSON — Happy Fall Days. Please join us for the November Resource Roundtable on Nov. 16 at noon at Lake County Health Dept. conference room. Lunch will be provided. Western Montana Mental Health will make a presentation.

For those who might be new to the group, the roundtable is a time to learn about other programs, share information, build relationships, seek collaboration and create a network of support for those serving the local community. We usually have a focus topic or presentation and always keep the meeting to one hour. Hope you can join us.

Please RSVP to help with the count for the meal.

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Thursday, November 17

SPLASH held at Brown’s Jewelry

11/17/2016

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour is on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 5-7 p.m. Your hosts will be Brown’s Jewelry and Valley Bank. Please join us at 321 Main Street in Polson. See you there.

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Friday, November 18

Businesswomen to host Skill Builders’ Preston

11/18/2016

RONAN — Judy Preston of Skill Builders specializes in motivating and inspiring leaders to build success. She will make a presentation to Mission Valley’s Sub-network of the Businesswomen’s Network of Missoula from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lake County Community Development, 407 Main Street SW. Lunch sponsor will be Anais Star of Perfectly Well. Please RSVP by Nov. 16 to ldville@yahoo.com.

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Check out annual Holiday Bazaar

11/18/2016 - 11/19/2016

POLSON — The Kwa-TaqNuk is holding their annual Holiday Bazaar on Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19. Friday’s Bazaar is from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday’s events are from 10-3 p.m. For more information call 406-883-3636.

Tags:  Polson  

Enjoy country music in Hot Springs

11/18/2016

HOT SPRINGS — Country music will be played by Pamela Van Kirk at Symes Hotel in Hot Springs from 8-10 p.m.

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Learn Quickbooks

11/18/2016

RONAN — Enroll in Lake County Community Development's Quickbooks class scheduled for Friday, Nov. 18, beginning at 9 a.m. and going until 3 p.m. Lunch will be served and there is a $10 charge. Call Carol at 406-261-3200 or Lisa at 406-676-5901 to register. Lake County Community Development is located at 407 Main Street in Ronan.

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Saturday, November 19

Country blues on tap

11/19/2016

HOT SPRINGS — Chris Evans will play country blues music from 8-10 p.m. at Symes Hotel in Hot Springs.

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Monday, November 21

IEC announces meeting at PMS

11/21/2016

POLSON — The monthly Johnson O’Malley (JO’M) Indian Education Committee (IEC) meeting is on Monday, Nov. 21, at Polson Middle School. We will eat at 5:30 p.m. in the Middle School Cafeteria and begin the meeting at 6 p.m. in the library. Dinner and childcare will be provided. This meeting is open to the public. Feel free to forward or share this information with anyone who may be interested. If you have any questions or would like to get any topics on the agenda for this month’s meeting, please contact our Committee Secretary, Weemus Wilder, at PolsonIEC@gmail.com by or before Thursday, Nov. 17.

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Tuesday, November 22

Free computer class offered

11/22/2016

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library in Polson will offer Part II of a free basic computer class on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Sessions will be at 2 p.m. and again at 5:30 p.m. The class will cover operating systems and the Internet. Registration is required since space is limited. Please call Library Specialist Heather Miles or the circulation desk at 406-883-8225 to sign up. Additional classes throughout the winter will cover topics such as Internet safety, email, social media, and more. The library is located at 2 First Ave. E.

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Wednesday, November 23

Join worship Thanksgiving Eve

11/23/2016

POLSON — There will be a Thanksgiving Eve worship service at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 6:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is located at 409 Fourth Ave. E.

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Thursday, November 24

Feast with community in Polson

11/24/2016

POLSON — Join the Polson community in a free made-from-scratch Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 24. Meals will be served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Polson Senior Center. Volunteers are encouraged to bring homemade pies, rolls and salads. This event is for the entire community to feast together. To volunteer or for more information, call Tracy Plaiss at 406-471-2333.

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Join Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

11/24/2016

POLSON — The ninth annual Polson Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk will be held Thursday, Nov. 24th at 10 a.m. Start and finish at Century 21 Big Sky Real Estate (corner of Highway 93 and Highway 35). We will run a nice course down Highway 35 and around Mission Bay. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and cost is $5 with the proceeds to benefit Polson Food Pantry. See website for more details at: www.polsonrunning.com.

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Ronan serves up Thanksgiving Dinner

11/24/2016

RONAN — The Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Ronan Community Center is on Thursday, Nov. 24, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Come enjoy community spirit, music and a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. As always, we are looking for donations of food and help. Please contact Brandy Chisholm at 406-250-8808 if you can supply either of these. Last year more than 250 people were served.

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St. Ignatius to serve community on Thanksgiving

11/24/2016

ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner will be served Nov. 24 from noon-2 p.m. at the St. Ignatius Middle School Commons. All are invited and the meal is free. The menu will be: turkey, ham, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, rolls, desserts and beverages. Come enjoy a home cooked meal with your friends, neighbors and community. Hosted by St. Ignatius Christian Missionary Alliance Church. For more information, call 406-273- 8203.

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Friday, November 25

Enjoy Thanksgiving event, wine ideas

11/25/2016 - 11/26/2016

DAYTON — Thanksgiving will take place at the Winery on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25 and 26, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Come try our little smokies in spicy Port sauce, Chana Batata Curry with Riesling, mini cream puffs drizzled with Cocoa Vin and Almond biscotti with Nouveaux Riche Muscat and 72 percent dark chocolate with our Gold medal winning Reserve Merlot and our Gold medal winning Cabernet. Mission Mountain Winery is located on Highway 93 in Dayton on the west shore of beautiful Flathead Lake.

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Sorlie brings jazz to Symes

11/25/2016

HOT SPRINGS — Grant Sorlie will provide “Good Vibes” Jazz from 8-10 p.m. at Symes Hotel.

Tags:  Hot Springs  

Saturday, November 26

Americana music scheduled for evening

11/26/2016

HOT SPRINGS — Americana music, provided by Mark Chase, is on the schedule at Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

Tags:  Hot Springs  

Shop locally on Small Business Saturday

11/26/2016

LAKE COUNTY — Saturday, Nov. 26, is Small Business Saturday and all Lake County residents are urged to shop locally and support local businesses.

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