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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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Friday, March 23

View variety of art mediums at ‘Mixing It Up’ art show

2/27/2018 - 4/6/2018

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery, 306 Main Street, welcome you to “Mixing It Up,” Feb. 27-April 6. This is a non-juried art show, open to all artists. Artistic interpretation of the them in any medium will be accepted. There is a small entry fee for non-Sandpiper member artists. Visit the website for more information. A reception for the show’s artists will be held on Friday, March 2, from 5-7 p.m. at the gallery.

 

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Friday, March 23

PPP presents ‘The Miracle Worker’

3/16/2018 - 3/25/2018

POLSON — “The Miracle Worker,” a play celebrating Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan. will be shown for two weekends, March 16, 17 and 18 and March 23, 24, 25. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. This play is produced by the Port Polson Players. Reservations online and/or call 406-993-9212.

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Commissioner Barron to address Pachyderms about jail, courthouse

3/23/2018

POLSON — County Commissioner Bill Barron will speak at the Pachyderm meeting March 23 about the possibility of a private party building the jail on private property to meet federal, state, county, and ACLU specifications. He will discuss expansion of courthouse on Westside and other possibilities according to cost estimates. Location Rural Fire Dept. Hall on Regatta Road in Polson. Please call Norm Johnson for more information at 406-249-5303.

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Join Relay For Life at SKC

3/23/2018

PABLO — SKC’s Joe McDonald Activity Center is the site of the 2018 Carnival for a Cure Relay For Life of Lake County. This event is on March 23 beginning at 5 p.m. with a dinner for survivors. A survivor lap and team parade event happens at 6 p.m. and a luminary ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. There will be a kids’ carnival from 7:30-10 p.m. and a cake auction at 8:30 p.m. Join people in Lake County and fight back against cancer. Sign up your team at: www.relayforlife.org. Call Kris Holms for more information at 406-546-9927.

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One hundred locals to perform in Mission

3/23/2018 - 3/24/2018

ST. IGNATIUS — Rob Gardner’s Lamb of God inspiring oratorio will be performed by over 100 local community members on Friday and Saturday, March 23-24, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Ignatius Historic Catholic Church. Admission is free but donations made towards mural restoration project of St. Ignatius Historic Catholic Church are welcome.

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Saturday, March 24

Final ‘Lamb of God’ performance given

3/24/2018

ST. IGNATIUS — The final performance of Rob Gardner’s Lamb of God inspiring oratorio will be on Saturday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Ignatius Historic Catholic Church. Admission is free but donations made towards mural restoration project of St. Ignatius Historic Catholic Church are welcome.

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Free gardening class offered

3/24/2018

ARLEE — A free gardening class will be held at Hangin' Art Gallery, 12555 Highway 93, on Saturday, March 24, at 1:30 p.m. Call 406-726-5005 for more information.

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Glacier Schools hosts spring fundraiser

3/24/2018

RONAN — Glacier Lake School is hosting their spring fundraiser at the beautiful ‘Silver Knot’ venue, 35115 Timberlane Rd., in Ronan on Saturday, March 24 from 6-10 p.m. There will be a silent auction, local farm to table food, local beer and wine, music and dancing. There will also be a cash bar. Tickets are priced at $25 each and credit cards are accepted. Call 406-745-2345  for more information or contact Michelle at: glacierlakeschoolgrants@ gmail.com to reserve your tickets. Ticket availability is limited.

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Sunday, March 25

Palm Sunday services planned

3/25/2018

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Easter Week Palm Sunday service on March 25 at 10 a.m.

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Monday, March 26

AARP announces March Smart Driver Courses

3/26/2018

ARLEE — AARP will provide their Smart Driver Course at the Arlee Senior Citizens Center in Arlee on March 26 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 406-726-3213 to make a reservation.

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Arlee CDC to meet

3/26/2018

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation will hold their monthly meeting at the Arlee High School library from 6-9 p.m. on Monday, March 26. This meeting is held the last Monday of every month.

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Tuesday, March 27

Core Computer Classes taught

3/27/2018

POLSON — This program of courses can provide you with computer and technology basics. North Lake County Public Library presents free twice monthly computer classes: On March 27, at 2 p.m. “Internet Basics 1” will be taught. All classes will be held in the library community room. Reserve your spot by contacting Heather or the Circulation Desk at 406-883-8225.

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Wednesday, March 28

‘Grasslands for Birds’ presented

3/28/2018

CHARLO —As part of the Lake County Conservation speaker series Amy Seaman of Montana Audubon and Wenfei Tong of the USFWS will discuss “Grasslands for Birds” from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Ninepipes Lodge. For more information call 406-676-2841 ext. 102.

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All invited to Community Dinner

3/28/2018

ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius will hold a free Community Dinner from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, at the St. Ignatius Sr. Citizens Center. All are invited to come and enjoy a hot, home-cooked dinner with your friends, family and community. Hosted by friends and family of St. Ignatius Christian Missionary Alliance Church, Pastor Jason Jury.

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Polson holds Kindergartren Round-up

3/28/2018 - 3/29/2018

POLSON — Polson school district will hold Kindergarten Round-up events on Wednesday, March 28 and Thursday, March 29, at Cherry Valley Elementary School, 107 Eighth Ave. W. Call 406-883-6333 to make an appointment to register your child for Kindergarten. Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 10, 2018 to register.

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Workshop on no-till drill held

3/28/2018

RONAN — Come learn how to use it the No-till drill at a workshop at Crow Creek Ranch from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28. For more information call 406- 676-2841 ext. 102.

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Thursday, March 29

‘Get Out the Vote’ training, networking planned

3/29/2018

POLSON — A “Get Out the Vote” training and networking event will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, at the North Lake County Library, 2 First Ave E. Join Western Native Voice and Mission Valley Rises as we come together to Get Out the Vote in Lake County. Patrick Yawakie, of Western Native Voice, will talk to us about voting laws and best strategies for getting out the vote. Contact Gail Trenfield at 406-745-3001, or email: missionvalleyrises@ gmail.com or 57pogeno@ gmail.com for more information.

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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church holds service

3/29/2018

POLSON — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 406 Fourth Ave. E, will hold a worship service with Holy Communion for Maundy Thursday on March 29 at 7 p.m.

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Join Maundy Thursday service

3/29/2018

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Easter Week Maundy Thursday service on March 29 at 5 p.m.

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Purchase tickets for Easter basket fundraiser

3/29/2018

POLSON — Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s annual Easter Basket Fundraiser for Lake County Relay for Life has 13 baskets on display in the St. Joe’s lobby. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 and available at the front desk. The drawings will be held on Thursday, March 29. All proceeds will be given to the American Cancer Society Lake County Relay for Life.

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Story Time 'Ready for Thaw'

3/29/2018

POLSON — Please join us at the North Lake County Library every Thursday at 10 a.m. and at 4 p.m. for a one hour program for children ages 3-5, their siblings and their caregivers. The theme for the March 29 program is “Ready for the Thaw.”

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Friday, March 30

Afternoon service held on Good Friday

3/30/2018

POLSON — Good Friday service at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 30, at Polson Community Church, 1814 First Street E. All are welcome as well as at the Easter Sunday worship service at 11 a.m. on April 1.

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Fifth Friday dinner serves up roast pork

3/30/2018

POLSON — Roast pork and fresh apple sauce are on the menu at the Fifth Friday dinner, March 30, at Polson Community Church, 1814 First Street E. Dinner will be served from 4:30–6:30 p.m. Desserts to treat your family and friends are also on the menu.

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Good Friday service held

3/30/2018

POLSON — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 406 Fourth Ave. E, will hold a Good Friday worship service at 7 p.m. The Sanctuary will be open for 3-7 p.m. for prayer.

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Smart Driver Course taught in St. Ignatius

3/30/2018

ST. IGNATIUS — AARP will provide their Smart Driver Course at the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center in St. Ignatius on March 30 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 406-754-4462 to make a reservation.

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St. Andrew’s holds Good Friday service

3/30/2018

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Easter Week Good Friday service on March 30 at noon and Stations of the Cross and a 5 p.m. liturgy.

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Saturday, March 31

Celebrate Easter Vigil

3/31/2018

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Great Vigil of Easter on March 31 at 6 p.m.

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Mission Chamber sponsors Easter egg hunt

3/31/2018

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its annual Easter Egg hunt on March 31 at the St. Ignatius School football field at 10 a.m. sharp for ages zero to 12.

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MME’s egg hunt at Ronan Fairgrounds this year

3/31/2018

RONAN — Mission Mountain Enterprises’ 23rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, March 31, at 11 a.m. at the Lake County Fairgrounds. There will be clearly marked areas for different age groups. Call MME at 406-676-2727 for more information.

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Sunday, April 1

Breakfast, services, egg hunt held for Easter

4/1/2018

POLSON — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 406 Fourth Ave. E, will hold a worship service at 9 a.m. on April 1, Easter Sunday. There will be breakfast served at 10 a.m. with a free-will offering to benefit Lutheran World Relief, and an Easter egg hunt at 10:30 a.m.

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Easter Services held

4/1/2018

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Easter Sunday service on April 1 at 10 a.m.

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Easter Sonrise service held

4/1/2018

ST. IGNATIUS — Easter Sonrise Service will be held at St. Ignatius Good Old Days Park under the pavilion. Celebration starts at 7 a.m. on April 1. Come join in celebrating Easter while watching the sun rise and let His Light Shine. Organized by St. Ignatius Christian Church, Pastor Jon Larsson and St. Ignatius Christian Missionary Alliance Church, Pastor Jason Jury.

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View variety of mediums at ‘Mixing It Up’ art show through April 6

4/1/2018 - 4/6/2018

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery, 306 Main Street, welcomes you to “Mixing It Up,” Feb. 27-April 6. This is a non-juried art show, open to all artists. Artistic interpretation of the theme in any medium will be accepted. There is a small entry fee for non-Sandpiper member artists. Visit the website for more information. A reception for the show’s artists will be held on Friday, March 2, from 5-7 p.m. at the gallery.

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Monday, April 2

Republican women to meet

4/2/2018

POLSON — The Lake County Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 2, at the Polson Rural Fire Hall. The public are invited to attend. For information call 406- 644-2863 or 406-676-4297.

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Spring enrollment begins at Glacier Lake School

4/2/2018

ST. IGNATIUS — Spring enrollment at Glacier Lake School starts on Monday, April 2. We are enrolling for ages 4-17. Some part-scholarships are available. Please email: glacierlakeschool@gmail.com or call 406-745 2345.

 

Tuesday, April 3

GPS devices discussed at Horsemen meeting

4/3/2018

RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their next monthly meeting on April 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW on Round Butte Rd. Our program for this month will be about three GPS tracking devices. Mack and Connie Long of Bob Marshall Wilderness Outfitters in Charlo will present this program. The devices are: In Reach by Garmin; a satellite phone; and SPOT. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. As always, the public is invited to attend.

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Wednesday, April 4

Learn to market on a small budget

4/4/2018

RONAN — Marketing on a small budget can be a challenge. In this free workshop, Jen Fredette, an experienced website developer, teaches you how to: identify your target market; create a customer profile; understand your buyer and customers' journey; differentiate yourself from competitors; develop and implement a cost-effective marketing strategy; generate publicity through public relations; and create contests and promotions. This event will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, at Lake County CDC, 407 Main Street.

Bring a brown bag lunch or plan for lunch on your own. Space is limited so reserve your seat today. Register using our online form or call 406-676-5914.

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Polson community dance planned

4/4/2018

POLSON – Please come and support our Polson community dance from 7 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4 at the Elks on Main Street. Everyone is welcome. Dance to the Waltz, Two Step, Swing, Cha Cha, etc., with Ken’s Country Combo Band. Casual attire. Price is $5. Snacks are provided at break. Drinks are available at the bar. This would be a great time to get out and meet new friends, socialize with old ones and dance or listen to a good mix of classic country and a little '50s and '60s rock. Hope to see you there.

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Thursday, April 5

Ronan Chamber meets

4/5/2018

NINEPIPE – The monthly general meeting of the Ronan Chamber of Commerce gets underway at noon at Allentown Restaurant.

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Story time held at library

4/5/2018

POLSON – Please join us at the North Lake County Public Library every Thursday at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for a one-hour program for children ages 3-5, their siblings and their caregivers. The program for April 5 is “Nano Days!”

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