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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, November 19

CASA training offered Nov. 11, 18 and 25

11/11/2017 - 11/25/2017

POLSON — Become a volunteer CASA Advocate. Training with CASA of Lake and Sanders Counties will be offered Nov. 11, 18 and 25. Advocates are needed for abused and neglected children throughout Lake County. Call 406-883-0158 for more information.

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Sunday, November 19

Quilters complete annual fundraiser

11/15/2017 - 12/1/2017

RONAN — Mission Valley Quilters Guild complete their fundraiser challenge for the Ronan Senior Center on this date. During this annual event, quilters display their projects at the Ronan Senior Center and the public votes on them by donations. The center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, so stop in, bring your spare change and vote on these wonderful projects. This event runs Nov. 8-Dec. 1.

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Benefit concert supports Mission mural repairs

11/19/2017

ST. IGNATIUS — Come to the benefit concert for the St. Ignatius Mission murals presented by the St. Ignatius Mission Sunday Choir, the Children’s Choir, the Cronk Choir, Fred and Patience Matt, and Del Nicholson and Friends at 3 p.m. in the St. Ignatius Mission on Sunday, Nov. 19. Sacred music for church, for children, and for Advent will be presented. Guests are invited to sing along at the end of the program. A reception will follow. Our choirs always are thankful for the continued support of the repair of the beautiful murals in the Mission Church. Call if you have any questions at 406-726-3540.

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Furniture auction supports Boys and Girls Club

11/19/2017

RONAN — The Granleys have donated furnishings from the Total Home to the Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County. These furnishings will be auctioned on Sunday, Nov. 19, from 4-7 p.m. at the Total Home building in Ronan. Auction items include: dining sets, living room furniture, chairs, lamps, decor and much more. Drinks and appetizers will be served. Come take a look at the future home of the Ronan Boys and Girls Club before the remodel begins.

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Tuesday, November 21

Audubon program talks Mars

11/21/2017

POLSON — ”Five Years of Exploring Mars with the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover" by Dr. Tim Olson will be Mission Mountain Audubon's evening program on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Polson Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome. 

The NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover Curiosity has been operating on the Martian surface since August 2012.The primary goal of the MSL mission is to assess whether Mars ever had an environment suitable for life. MSL Science Team member Tim Olson will provide an overview of the rover’s capabilities and the major findings from the mission so far. 

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Mission Mountain Audubon to meet

11/21/2017

"Five Years of Exploring Mars with the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover" by Dr. Tim Olson will be Mission Mountain Audubon's evening program at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21 in the Polson Library Meeting Room. Everyone is welcome. 

The NASA Mars Science Laboratory rover Curiosity has been operating on the Martian surface since August 2012. The primary goal of the MSL mission is to assess whether Mars ever had an environment suitable for life. MSL Science Team member Tim Olson will provide an overview of the rover’s capabilities and the major findings from the mission so far. He will also share some of his experiences of what it is like to operate Curiosity’s science cameras and explore Mars from Montana as part of a large team of scientists and engineers.

Tim Olson has been a faculty member at Salish Kootenai College since 1995. He is a member of the NASA Mars Science Laboratory Science Team, a co-investigator for the Mastcam, MAHLI, and MARDI cameras on the Mars Science Laboratory rover, and a Payload Uplink Lead for Mars surface operations of the Mastcam cameras.

Opportunity to donate blood in Polson

11/21/2017

POLSON — Donate blood through the American Red Cross from noon-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at New Life Church, 1414 Second St. W. Make an appointment to give blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, or by visiting: redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-733-2767.

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Ronan Library announces shortened hours, closures

11/21/2017 - 11/24/2017

RONAN — On Tuesday, Nov. 21, the Ronan Library will be closed for a staff work day. The library will close early on Wednesday, Nov. 22, with hours of 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The library will also be closed Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24, in celebration of Thanksgiving.

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Thursday, November 23

Bring leftovers, view movie at MOAM

11/23/2017

POLSON —”Night at the Museum” takes place at the Miracle of America Museum, on Memory Lane, monthly. This month we will gather on Thursday, Nov. 23, Thanksgiving Day. Please join us for a “Leftover Potluck” at 6:30 p.m. and after the meal, the showing of “Duty, Honor, Sacrifice,” a feature-length documentary about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the training of the men who tirelessly guard it. This event is free and everyone is welcome. An RSVP is appreciated regarding food. Call 406-883-6804 or 406-270-7895 for more information.

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Free Thanksgiving Community Dinner served

11/23/2017

ST. IGNATIUS — A free Thanksgiving Community Dinner will be served on Thursday, Nov. 23, from noon –2 p.m. A full homemade dinner with turkey, ham and all the trimmings will be served at the St. Ignatius Middle School Commons area. There will be signs in town to show directions. Everyone is welcome to share the bounty and enjoy eating with our friends, neighbors, and community. This event is hosted by the St. Ignatius Christian Missionary Alliance Church. If you want more information, call 406-360-0563 or 406- 273-8203.

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Plan to attend Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner

11/23/2017

POLSON — The annual Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner will be on Thursday, Nov. 23, (you know, Thanksgiving!), from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Polson Senior Center, 504 Third Ave. E. If a delivery is needed, anyone can call the center at 406-883-4735 to request one. Everyone is welcome, dinner is free, with donations happily accepted.

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Ronan continues Community Thanksgiving Dinner tradition

11/23/2017

RONAN — It started small eleven years ago. Over the years it has grown, bringing people together for a time of friendship, food, music and fun. The thirteenth annual Ronan Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be on Nov. 23 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center. Each year the celebration draws several hundred residents coming to share conversation, homemade pie and the chance to recognize the good that has come into their lives. Festivities for the day include entertainment and a traditional turkey dinner. Volunteers are needed to help serve, cook, and clean up. Turkeys, pies, and rolls, are also needed. Call 406- 250-8808 to donate food and Ronan Chamber at 406-676-8300 to volunteer some time.

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Friday, November 24

Final day to enter parade

11/24/2017

POLSON — Friday, Nov. 24, is the final day to submit your application to be in the Polson Parade of Lights parade scheduled for Friday, Dec. 1. Return applications to Shawneen Turner at the Rack, 308 Main Street in Polson. Trophies and prizes will be given out for: best of parade; best animation; best light display, most whimsical, most creative and most humorous.

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Saturday, November 25

Ronan Library open regular hours

11/25/2017

RONAN — On Saturday, Nov. 25, Ronan Library will be open their regular hours, from 10 a.m. -5 p.m.

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Shop ‘Small Business Saturday’

11/25/2017

MISSION VALLEY — Make your way to any smalltown business on Saturday, Nov. 25, and shop “Small Business Saturday.” Local businesses will have specials to celebrate.

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Monday, November 27

YLM to elect board members

11/27/2017

RONAN — Your Life Matters project will hold annual election of board members on Monday, Nov. 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the “Cottonwood” board room at St. Luke’s Hospital. We invite anyone interested in running as a board member to attend this meeting. The YLM project is a non-profit group of community members and are here to get the word out about suicide prevention and awareness.

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Thursday, November 30

Give blood at the Mission

11/30/2017

ST. IGNATIUS — Donate blood through the American Red Cross from noon-6:15 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, at St. Ignatius Mission Parish, 300 Beartrack Ave. Make an appointment to give blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, or by visiting: redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-733-2767.

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Friday, December 1

Gallery welcomes all

12/1/2017

POLSON — Takes Horse Gallery, 49487 Highway 93, welcomes you with hot apple cider, fry bread sticks, and berry pudding dip during Polson’s Parade of Lights. Please help us ring in the holiday season while you stop in for great gift-giving ideas. For more information, call 406-224-4943.

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Polson holds Parade of Lights

12/1/2017

POLSON — On Friday, Dec. 1, beginning at 6 p.m., the town of Polson will celebrate the holiday season with their annual parade of lights. This family fun event includes candy for the kids and of course Santa.

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Visit ‘Lights Under the Big Sky’ event

12/1/2017 - 12/17/2017

RONAN —The Lights Under the Big Sky event at the Fairgrounds in Ronan begins Dec. 1, and runs the first three weekends in December: Dec. 1-3, 8-10 and 15-17. This Christmas festival will be great fun for everyone. There will be a wonderful Christmas Market, lots of kids’ activities, live music, tasty food and great light displays, all to help make the holidays merry and bright. Hours of operation are 5-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 1-6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $3 per person. A family rate of $15 for six or more people is offered on Sundays. Children 4-years and younger are free. Kids’ crafts will begin in the Elf Workshop at 5:30 p.m.

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Saturday, December 2

4-H Bazaar opens at Lights Under the Big Sky

12/2/2017

RONAN — The 4-H Bazaar begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, and closes at 4 p.m. The Community Center will host the Big Sky Christmas Market starting at 2 p.m. The Lights Under the Big Sky lighting goes on at 5 p.m. and kids’ crafts begin in the Elf House at 5:30 p.m. Jimni will play for dancers in the Horticulture Barn from 6ish-9 p.m. The Valley Club will provide a catered bar.

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All ages invited to Christmas Carnival

12/2/2017

ST. IGNATIUS — On Saturday, Dec. 2, the St. Ignatius Chamber of Commerce with host the annual Christmas Carnival at the Community Center at 2 p.m. There will be games and prizes for everyone of all ages. Come and join the fun. At 5:30 p.m. the town Christmas tree will be lit at Gariepy Park. There will be chili, beverages and cookies followed by caroling on hay wagons that will lead the Parade of Lights parade. The Chamber encourages all businesses, churches and organizations to have a float. There is no entry fee. For more information, contact Darren Orr at Mountain View Cenex. After the parade we will meet back at the park for a free drawing for a nice Christmas gift. Come join the fun.

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Enjoy annual holiday extravaganza

12/2/2017

HOT SPRINGS — The annual Christmas Extravaganza will be held in the school’s multi-purpose room at 6 p.m.

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Enjoy nachos

12/2/2017

ARLEE — Enjoy a nacho dinner and some homegrown “LIVE” music at the National Honor Society winter fundraiser at the Brown Building in Arlee on Dec. 2 from 6:30- 9 p.m. Adult dinners cost $5, students 12 and under cost $3. Call 406-726-3216 x2315 for more details.

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Enjoy singing, potluck at Big Arm holiday event

12/2/2017

BIG ARM — On Saturday, Dec. 2, the Big Arm Association’s Holiday Concert/Dessert Potluck takes place at the Historic Big Arm School at 6 p.m. Charles Lutz and friends will fill our schoolhouse will holiday music. Come join us, bring a dessert to share.

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Get involved with Ronan Brewery

12/2/2017

RONAN — Love Ronan? Love good beer? Find out how to get involved with the Ronan Cooperative Brewery on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 5-7 p.m. at the Valley Club Bar & Café, 407 Third Ave. NW. For more information, call 406-676-5901.

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Lutheran Church holds first annual Christmas Bazaar, Café

12/2/2017

POLSON — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will hold their first annual Christmas Bazaar and Café on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Bazaar vendor tables are available for $35 per table. Café food will include donuts, muffins, breakfast burritos, chili, soup, hot dogs, sausage, chips and drinks. Call for more information at 406-253-1590.

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Shop bazaar, munch lunch in Hot Springs

12/2/2017

HOT SPRINGS — The Presbyterian Church will hold a Holiday Bazaar and lunch from 9:00 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2.

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