Saturday, February 12
Lone Pine State Park hosting outdoor education programs
KALISPELL – Lone Pine State Park is hosting a series of outdoor education programs in February. On Saturday, Feb. 12, from 3-5 p.m. try out snowshoeing for the first time with this beginner-friendly program. Learn about what gear you need to get out on snowshoes, get help with fit and sizing, and head out on the trails for a winter hike. Dress for the weather in layers and bring water and a snack. The park will provide snowshoes.
Call the visitor center at 406-755-2706, ext. 0, to register, as space is limited. Cost is $4 per hiker, which includes snowshoe rental ($8 park entry fee still applies for non-resident vehicles). Lone Pine State Park is 5 miles southwest of Kalispell and offers views of the valley and 7.5 miles of trails.
Monday, February 14
Library lovers celebrate Valentine’s Day
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will celebrate library lovers across the globe with 25% off items in the gift shop for the entire month of February.
Wednesday, February 16
‘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 as you experience 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 park entry fee still applies for non-resident vehicles).
Monday, February 21
Library closes for Presidents’ Day
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 21, in honor of Presidents’ Day.
Tuesday, February 22
Grow your pandemic literacy
POLSON — Are you overwhelmed with news about COVID-19 that seems to be constantly changing and contradicting? This program will help you find peace of mind by sharpening your critical thinking skills. Join us for a COVID-19 information literacy game about evaluating news sources at the North Lake County Public Library on Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. in the large meeting room.
Wednesday, February 23
Dixon offers preschool/developmental screening
A free Developmental and Preschool Screening Clinic for children ages 0 through 5 in the Dixon School District will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at the Dixon Preschool, (406-246-3566), from 9–11:30a.m. Food will be provided. Please call your school to schedule an appointment for your child’s screening or to receive more information. This free screening will include gross motor, fine motor, language concepts, communication skills, communication concepts, hearing and vision screening. Thank you for your assistance. If you have any questions, please contact me at 406-532-4861.
Free class offered for small business owners, entrepreneurs
KALISPELL — “Resizing Images for Print and Web” will be taught on Wednesday, Feb. 23, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Flathead Valley Community College. Learn how to print high-quality pieces, optimize images for the web, and about a few technical basics to save time and get the best result. Class is recommended as preparation for WordPress - Easy Website Design. Through a partnership with FVCC, Mission West Community Development Partners offers the chance to attend these workshops free of charge. We will enroll you in the workshops and pay the fee. To be eligible, you must own or work for a for-profit small business with ten or fewer employees located in Lake, Mineral or Sanders County. Entrepreneurs who are planning to start a business are also eligible. If you’d like to enroll, call us at 406-676-5928.
Level I QuickBooks (desktop version) taught
ZOOM — Mission West Community Development offers free workshops to help you learn the skills you need to help your business succeed. QuickBooks Level I (desktop version) will be taught on Feb. 23, from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. via ZOOM. This is an introduction to QuickBooks basic uses and features. To register go to: https://lccdc.ecenterdirect.com/ and click on training events.