Valley Journal: Event Calendar 12/19/2014

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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.

Friday, December 19

Shop locally with “Holiday Dollars” through Dec. 31

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RONAN-PABLO-POLSON — The Community Bank “Holiday Dollar” Program, offering 0% APR Holiday Dollar loans to qualified applicants for purchase of goods and services in Ronan, Pablo and Polson, begins on Nov. 17. Participating merchants will accept “Holiday Dollars” at face value through Dec 31, 2014. Call (406) 676-4600, for details.

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Join Big Arm holiday potluck, sing-along

12/19/2014

BIG ARM — Please join us at the historic Big Arm School for our annual December potluck and Christmas sing-along on Friday, Dec. 19, at 6 p.m. Bring a favorite dish to share with your friends and neighbors. We will begin dining at 6 p.m. and will be led in some Christmas caroling by members of the Sisler family. So bring a dish and your sweet singing voices and join us for some holiday cheer. For more information, please feel free to contact Nancy Foster at (406) 846-5064

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Learn baby massage

12/19/2014

POLSON — Baby massage will be the topic of the December Community Connection sponsored by the Parents as Teachers program of the Lake County Public Health Department. This free program is open to all area parents and their children and will take place on Friday, Dec. 19, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The lunchtime event will take place in the department’s conference room at 802 Main St. in Polson.

Polson massage therapist Mary Gertson will demonstrate massage techniques you can use on your baby. This will be a “hands on” demonstration – bring your baby or toddler and learn some relaxing techniques for the both of you.

Family Support Specialists will provide information about the Parents As Teachers program, and a light lunch will be provided. There will also be gift bags for all attendees.

We hope to see you on Friday, Dec. 19. For more information, call the Lake County Health Department at (406) 883-7209.

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Light up your night with parade, Santa, drawing

12/19/2014

RONAN — The annual Parade of Lights will be held on Main Street Friday, Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. Line up begins at 5:30 p.m. The Second Chance Saloon will donate kids’ candy but donations of candy, fruit or snacks are appreciated. Santa will be at the City Park for pictures and the Holiday Extravaganza drawing will take place following the parade. For more information, call (406) 544-2199 or (406) 544-3219.

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Local novelist to sign book

12/19/2014

POLSON – Local novelist Maggie Plummer will be signing copies of her newly published sequel, “Daring Passage: Book Two Of The Spirited Away Saga,” at Dawn’s Flower Designs, 318 Main Street, on Friday, Dec. 19, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Plummer’s popular first novel, “Spirited Away – A Novel Of The Stolen Irish,” paints an intimate, compelling portrait of 1650s Irish slavery in the Caribbean. “Daring Passage” is a much-awaited sequel that tells the rest of Irish slave Freddy O’Brennan’s tale. It’s still 1656, and Freddy is on the run. Determined to protect her young children and keep her family together, she is tested more than ever as she navigates a choking gauntlet of greed, corruption, duplicity, and bloody violence. Romantic sparks fly, then smolder, and ultimately threaten to explode. Freddy's story, inspired by historical events, captures a rare, authentic glimpse of New World colonies in the 17th century.

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Take pictures with Santa

12/19/2014

POLSON — Stop in to the Cove Deli on Friday, Dec. 19, from 5-7 p.m. for pictures with Santa. See you there.

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Veterans Honoring Veterans Christmas Round Dance set

12/19/2014

PABLO — There will be a free community round dance and feed to honor veterans on Friday, Dec.19 at the Salish Kootenai College Joe McDonald Health Center Camas Room at beginning at 6 p.m.

SKC Veterans Support Group along with local groups and donors are sponsoring this holiday event.

Veterans, military, and law enforcement officials are invited to bring their families for a break from the holiday ruckus and be honored for their service.

The night is lined up with door prizes, dinner, socializing and dancing.

Invited veteran speaker is James Knapp, a Two Eagle River School graduate and Marine combat military police who served in Hellmund Providence, Afghanistan.

Colors will be posted by the local Veterans Warrior Society.

Emcee will be John Colliflower, U.S. Army veteran.

Welcoming veterans and families will be Marine veteran, Vincent Curley.

Stick man for the round dance will be Walden Tewawina.

SKC Veterans Support Group’s goal is to bring all walks of life together to recognize the service and sacrifice men and women have experienced serving our country.

The purpose of the community round dance is help build understanding of a “culture” that is within our society. Through the stories and recognition of local servicemen, the group of veterans helping veterans, hope this will be an opportunity of healing, support, and relationship building for the community.

Veterans, military personnel, law enforcement service men and women and families are all encouraged to come out to pay honor and be honored through a meal, friendships, and dancing.

SKC Veteran’s meetings are held at the SKC Bookstore conference room on the eastside of campus. The veteran’s group meets every Wednesday at noon to 1:30 p.m. with lunch provided.

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