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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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Tuesday, May 21

Class offers help for caregivers through June 7

5/1/2019 - 6/7/2019

POLSON — Are you caring for a loved one? Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is hosting the Area VI Agency on Aging’s six-week series of classes designed to help caregivers with the many physical and emotional challenges they face. The classes begin May 3. For class times and more information visit: https://montana. providence.org/events or call the Area VI Agency on Aging at 406-883-7284.

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Tuesday, May 21

Men’s Friday afternoon cancer club through May 24

5/1/2019 - 5/24/2019

POLSON — If you are a man with any cancer diagnosis this group is for you. Join others for six meetings to discuss the issues men with cancer are facing Friday afternoons from 5:15-6:30 p.m. at the Bickford Building (upstairs). This group is free of charge. Coy Theobalt has been facilitating groups for men with cancer for more than 18 years. Call 406-578- 8078 to reserve a seat.

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Tuesday, May 21

Move for better balance through June

5/1/2019 - 6/27/2019

POLSON — The spring session of “Moving for Better Balance,” an adapted Tai Chi program, will begin on Tuesday, April 9. It will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. at the Polson Senior Center. The class will run until the end of June. Call Jane at the Agency on Aging to sign up 406-883-7284.

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Tuesday, May 21

Theatre on haunt alert through May 26

5/17/2019 - 5/26/2019

POLSON — We aren’t kidding folks; Polson’s live theatre on the lake is on haunt alert. Come see for yourselves May 17-26. “The Phantom of Singing Hills” may attack at any minute. Desiree Alexander and Megan Stevens and the rest of the cast will perform this musical mystery laced with comedy and a down-home western flair. Call 406-883-9212 or go to: PortPolsonPlayers.com for more information … before it’s too late!

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Tuesday, May 21

RHS Art Club students hold show, raise funds

5/20/2019 - 5/21/2019

RONAN — The Ronan High School Art Show opening and art sale, the last show of the year, will take place in the high school art gallery on Monday and Tuesday, May 20 and 21, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Art Club students will also host a bake sale and be selling reproduction artwork to raise funds for a trip to Seattle to experience the big city art community.

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Learn embroidery

5/21/2019

POLSON — The North Lake County Library continues its popular Needle Arts Series with embroidery classes every Tuesday in May from 2- 3 p.m. On May 21 learn the art of crewel.

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Wednesday, May 22

Meet, greet at Polson Airport

5/22/2019

POLSON — The Wednesday, May 22, EAA Chapter 1122 meet and greet/“Burger Burn,” is open to all interested in airplanes, learning to fly, or participating in local aviation events or fly-outs. Come join us at our meet and greet meeting with burgers. We meet at the Polson airport FBO at 6 p.m. for burgers. Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.

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Whitefish Credit Union details ‘Shred Day’

5/22/2019

POLSON — The Polson Whitefish Credit Union, (110 Third Ave.), will hold their annual “Shred Day” on Wednesday, May 22, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Our Shred Day event is free to all Credit Union members and the public. Bring any unwanted paper documents, especially ones containing personal and confidential information, to one of our event locations to have your materials safely and securely destroyed on-site at no charge. Shredding is first come, first served. When the trucks are full, shredding will no longer be available. For more information go to our Facebook event page: https:// www.facebook.com/ events/305534380139863.

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Thursday, May 23

Color with adults

5/23/2019

POLSON — The North Lake County Library continues with adult coloring with “Travel Across America Color by Number,” Thursday, May 23, from 2-4 p.m.

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Go to W4W event

5/23/2019

PABLO — The 2019 Women 4 Wellness event will take place on Thursday, May 23, at SKC’s Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center. For more information call 406-275-4913.

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Montana Democratic chair, Lindeen, to speak

5/23/2019

RONAN — Lake County Democrats will hold their county convention at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, at the Ronan Senior Center on Main Street. Officers will be elected by the county committee and county precinct men and women for the two year period from June 2019 to May 2021. Monica Lindeen, chair of the Montana Democratic party, will discuss the recent 2019 Legislative session and plans for 2020 campaign cycle. Come early for a social at 6:30 p.m.

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View ‘A Day To Remember’

5/23/2019

RONAN — A free community screening of “A Day To Remember,” will take place at the Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County, 62579 US Highway 93, on Thursday, May 23, at 6 p.m. This project is produced by the students of the MAPS – Lake County film class. For more information call 406-381-7230 or go to:mapsmediainstitute.com.

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Friday, May 24

Family-friendly movie shown at library

5/24/2019

POLSON — Bring your own non-alcoholic beverages and snacks to the North Lake County Library on May 24. The library will provide popcorn while you enjoy a family-friendly movie at 6 p.m. Don’t be late as the doors get locked. Check the library’s website for movie specifics at: http:// www.northlakecountylibrary.org/. Also, the North Lake County Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.

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Share a dish at Big Arm potluck

5/24/2019

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association is hosting a potluck dinner at our historic Big Arm School on Friday, May 24, at 6 p.m. Please bring a dish to share with neighbors and friends. Our guest speaker will be Sheriff Don Bell.

Please come join us. For more information call 406- 849-5064.

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Monday, May 27

Library closes for holiday

5/27/2019

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

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Memorial parade on tap

5/27/2019

POLSON — The Memorial Day Parade will assemble at the Elks Club on Main Street between 9-9:30 a.m. with step-off time at noon. The parade will go down Main Street and turn to end at First Citizens Bank. Polson Flathead Lake Museum on Main Street will offer free ice cream and a 20 percent discount on admission fees.

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To play basketball in Plains, register by May 27

5/27/2019

PLAINS — The Wildhorse Shootout will be held on June 1 at the Amundson Sports complex in Plains. The deadline for entries is May 27 and cost is $100 per team. Divisions include first grade through adult. Register online at: missionvalley3on3.com.

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Tuesday, May 28

Elders/youth activities planned

5/28/2019

BLUE BAY — Two Eagle River School begins three days of elder and youth activities on Tuesday, May 28, at Blue Bay from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be student awards, bingo, cribbage, chess, a scavenger hunt, fishing, canoe races, a pop race, and a pie eating contest. The events promote the belief, “We learn best at the feet of our elders.” For more information call 406-675-0292. Breakfast and lunch served. Everyone is welcome.

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Learn embroidery

5/28/2019

POLSON — The North Lake County Library continues its popular Needle Arts Series with embroidery classes every Tuesday in May from 2-3 p.m. On May 28 the odds ‘n ends of needle arts will be covered.

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Wednesday, May 29

Elder, youth Olympics on tap

5/29/2019

PABLO — From 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. elders and youth activities continue with cut and dry meat, social time, photo booth/interview, bingo, games, a fry bread contest at 9:30 p.m., a fun run/ walk at 11 a.m., elder/youth Olympics at 1:30 p.m. and a tepee race, all at Two Eagle River School. The events promote the belief, “We learn best at the feet of our elders.” For more information call 406-675-0292. Breakfast and lunch served. Everyone is welcome.

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Guatemala discussed during Wiggle Worms

5/29/2019

POLSON — Guatemala is the subject of the 3:30 p.m. Wiggle Worms program at the North Lake County Public library.

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Learn about the great, gray owl

5/29/2019

POLSON — “The Great Gray Owl.” by Denver Holt, will be Mission Mountain Audubon Society’s educational program on Wednesday, May 29, at 7 p.m. in the North Lake County Public Library in the meeting room. Everyone is welcome. 

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Receive free lunch

5/29/2019

POLSON —There is such a thing as a free lunch … at Soup’s On, 101 Seventh Ave. W, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy a delicious midday meal every Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday, May 29, the menu features Thai chicken noodle soup and chili, with the trimmings. See you there.

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Thursday, May 30

Discuss what’s on your mind

5/30/2019

POLSON — Come join our second monthly community discussion forum, “Polson Gather Round - Walk With the World,” on Thursday, May 30, from 4-5 p.m., at the Good Roasting Coffee Company, 201 Third Ave.-right behind Stutzman Furniture. We meet at the same location and time every last Thursday of the month. For more information call 406-214-2020. Come and discuss what’s on your mind and meet others to see what their concerns are.

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Social powwow completes elder, youth activities

5/30/2019

PABLO — Two Eagle River School continues with the third day of elder and youth activities including a stickgame at 3 p.m., dinner at 4:30 p.m., a silent auction from 3-7 p.m. and a social powwow starting at 6 p.m. First five drums registered for powwow are paid. The events promote the belief, “We learn best at the feet of our elders.” For more information call 406-675-0292. Dinner will be served; everyone is welcome.

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Friday, May 31

Annual potluck, campout to be final accordion jam

5/31/2019 - 6/1/2019

POLSON/LONEPINE — There will not be an accordion jam on Sunday, June 2, due to our annual campout and potluck being held on May 31 and June 1, at Lonepine Community Center, off of Highway 28. All are welcome. There is a big blue building on the east side of the highway, turn west and follow to the campgrounds. You will go past a cemetery. The main dinner will be on June 1 at around 4 or 5 p.m. Dancing starts around noon each day. For more information call Ellen at 406-883-3130. We will not be resuming the regular accordion jams at the Elks as the association decided on May 20 to disband. Hope to see you in Lonepine for the final jam.

Tags:  Polson   Lonepine  

Fifth Friday dinner held

5/31/2019

POLSON – Polson Community Church, located at 1814 First Street E, will have their Fifth Friday Night Dinner on May 31 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner will consist of pork roast, potatoes and gravy, broccoli, salad and a wonderful array of desserts. No offering expected or accepted. Please come and join us for a wonderful night of food and friendship.

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School ends in Mission

5/31/2019

ST. IGNATIUS — Final day of school for St. Ignatius students.

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Used book sale at library

5/31/2019 - 6/1/2019

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library District’s Friends of the Library are holding a huge used book sale on Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy browsing through hundreds of used books, DVDs and audiobooks, all at bargain prices. Fundraising items include the new Friends of the Library canvas book bags and T-shirts available for $15. Fill a bag with books for only $5. Refreshments will be served. All proceeds and contributions from this event will go toward the Friends’ support of the library’s programs and projects. The sale will be in the large meeting room at the library, 2 First Ave. E.

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Saturday, June 1

Big Arm holds community yard sale

6/1/2019 - 6/8/2019

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will hold a community yard sale on Saturday, June 1, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at our historic Big Arm School. On Saturday, June 8, we will continue our yard sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. with a pancake breakfast served from 8-11 a.m. Donations of items are welcomed. For more information, contact Jeff or Nancy Foster at 406- 849-5064. Hope to see you there.

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Booster Club serves up shrimp

6/1/2019

POLSON — The Polson Booster Club will hold a shrimp boil dinner on Saturday, June 1, from 5-7 p.m. at Glacier Brewing Co, 6 Tenth Ave. E. JIMnI will provide music and there will be awards, door prizes and raffles. Tickets are $35 per person and includes dinner and one drink token. See you there.

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Celebrate National Trails Day

6/1/2019

WILDHORSE ISLAND —Meet new people in your area and give back to your local parks by helping to beautify and protect our trails. This year will focus on maintaining the habitat and trails of Wild Horse Island from 10 a.m-2 p.m. This event is free. Contact 406-837-3041 for transportation and meeting location information.

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Church yard sale proceeds benefit ‘Relay for Life’

6/1/2019

ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Valley United Methodist Church, (top of Post Creek Hill), will hold a yard sale on Saturday, June 1, beginning at 9 a.m. and going until 2 p.m. All proceeds will go to “Relay for Life.” For more information call 406-676-8571.

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Memorial ride benefits county youth

6/1/2019

RONAN — The eighth annual Papa Bear Memorial Motorcycle Poker Ride will take place on June 1, starting at 10 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m. There is a $10 entry fee, which benefits the youth of Lake County. Stops include: starting at S & S Sports in Ronan, Town Pump in Plains, Fergie's Pub & Grill in Hot Springs, Del's Bar in Somers, and ending at S & S Sports again in Ronan. Vintage cars 1979 and older are welcome to join the event. Food, beverages and awards begin at 5 p.m.

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Museum exhibits art, more at ‘First Saturday’ event

6/1/2019

CHARLO — Ninepipes Museum is honored that Barbara Shrider will exhibit her artwork, Helen Camel-White Quills will showcase her jewelry and Ednor Therriault will entertain with excerpts from his book, “Montana Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities and Other Offbeat Stuff,” during the June 1 “First Saturday” event. The museum is located at 69316 US Highway 93, Charlo, Montana 59824.

Visit: http://www.ninepipesmuseum. org for more information.

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New exhibit begins at Sandpiper Art Gallery through June 14

6/1/2019 - 6/14/2019

POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery, 306 Main Street, Polson, presents until June 14, “As I Was Wandering.” This exhibit will be everything we love about Montanans and the Montana experience. This show will feature past and present member artists; Sue Arneson (Montana Watercolor Artist), Carolyn Ekland-Olson (World Wide Photography), Karla Martinson (3D Paintings & Publisher), Mary Kelley (Plein Aire and the Old Masters in Oil), Judith Wright (Mixed Media). Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday.

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Play basketball in Plains

6/1/2019

PLAINS — The Wildhorse Shootout will be held on June 1 at the Amundson Sports complex in Plains. The deadline for entries is May 27 and cost is $100 per team. Divisions include first grade through adult. Register online at: missionvalley3on3.com.

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Purchase a book from ‘Friends of the Library’

6/1/2019

POLSON — North Lake County Library will hold a “Friends of the Library” book sale from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. in the large meeting room.

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Skateboard clinic for girls held

6/1/2019

ST. IGNATIUS — Girls on Shred, a non-competitive free female/non-binary skate clinic takes place on Saturday, June 1, from noon-4 p.m. at the St. Ignatius Skatepark (357 Mission Dr.). This clinic is for all female and non-binary people interested in learning to skateboard. All ages and abilities are welcome. Girls on Shred is a non-competitive event sponsored by Board of Missoula and the Sports Exchange. There will be a free clinic, live music, and a raffle. Skateboards, helmets, and padding will be provided for anyone to borrow and share. For more information check out their facebook or Instagram: @GIRLSONSHRED.

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Social powwow on tap at People’s Center

6/1/2019

PABLO — The People’s Center will hold a social powwow on Saturday, June 1, from 1-3 p.m. to celebrate their summer hours starting. There will be dancing, drumming and singing. The People’s Center will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the summer months.

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Support MVCA at ‘On Eagle’s Wings’ event

6/1/2019

POLSON — Soar into summer with the Mission Valley Christian Academy at their “On Eagle’s Wings” benefit dinner and auction on June 1 at the Red Lion Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Call 406-883-6858 for tickets $50. The event will feature auction items: plane tours, a 4th of July fireworks package, Wild Horse Island day of fun, pellet grill, Henry .22 Golden Boy, Duck Dynasty speaker/dinner event tickets, and many more.

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Sunday, June 2

Charlo graduates seniors

6/2/2019

CHARLO — Graduation day for Charlo seniors.

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Seniors graduate in Ronan

6/2/2019

RONAN — Ronan High School seniors graduate.

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