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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, June 10

Chainsaw carving continues

6/10/2022

RONAN — Chainsaw carvers will again have breakfast at the Valley Club at 7 a.m. Carving begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Ronan Fairgrounds, the second quick carve begins at 10:30 a.m. and lunch is at noon, sponsored by the 325 Bar. Carving resumes at 1 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m. Dinner is at 7 p.m. and sponsored by the Valley Club.

 

Open mic night planned at WMMC

6/10/2022

RONAN — Western Montana Musicians Cooperative, 1 Eisenhower St. SW – Red Poppy building, is a haven for songwriters, musicians, and performing artists of all stripes and is open to all ages, providing a venue to learn about, enjoy and play music outside of the bar and club scene. Most events are free, but donations are appreciated from non-members. Residents of the rural areas in and around the valley connect at our open mic and open jam nights as performers or audience members. Open mic is planned for June 10 from 7-9 p.m. and hosted by Mark and Krysti.

 

Veteran to speak at Big Arm potluck

6/10/2022

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will host our second Community Potluck at our historic Big Arm School on Friday, June 10 at 6 p.m. Pull out your favorite recipe to make and share with neighbors and friends. Our guest speaker will be Senior Vice Commander-David O. Chung. He will be discussing issues concerning veterans-focusing primarily on Vietnam vets. His presentation will begin at 7 p.m. We’re looking forward to an informative evening. 

 

Saturday, June 11

Acrylics class held

6/11/2022

RONAN — Learn “Layered Acrylics” from Judy Wright at her studio in Ronan on June 11 from 1-4 p.m. Bring a wood panel (no canvas). Other materials will be provided. For more information, call 406-883-5956.

Car Show, parade on tap

6/11/2022

HOT SPRINGS — Homesteader Days continues with a car show, the Skunk Alley fun run, a horseshoe tournament, a kiddy parade and games, vendors, live music and a yellow-ducky race with prizes. The evening kicks off at 6 p.m. with the open rodeo. Bigfork’s Tommy Edwards will give a live performance for the evening street dance. 

 

Chainsaw carving continues

6/11/2022

RONAN — Chainsaw carvers will start the day at 7 a.m. with breakfast at the Ronan Fairgrounds, sponsored by VFW Post 5652 & Auxiliary. Carving begins at 8:30 a.m. The third quick carve begins at 10:30 a.m. Lunch, sponsored by 325 Bar, is at noon. Carving resumes at 1 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m. Dinner is sponsored by Pizza Café at 7 p.m.

 

Community Jam scheduled at WMMC

6/11/2022

RONAN — Western Montana Musicians Cooperative, 1 Eisenhower St. SW,  is open to all ages and provides a venue to learn about, enjoy and play music outside of the bar and club scene. Most events are free, but donations are appreciated from non-members.  A Community Jam is scheduled for June 11 from 7-11 p.m. This event will be hosted by John Hegel.

 

Free hamburger feed held

6/11/2022

BIG ARM — From 11-2 p.m., the Polson Rural Fire membership will host it’s annual free hamburger feed for the Polson community at the Big Arm Fire Station. Meet local firefighters and see some of the new equipment and fire trucks. Donations will be accepted.

Fun-filled Homesteader Days planned

6/11/2022

HOT SPRINGS — The 73rd annual Homesteader Days and Open Rodeo one of Northwestern Montana’s not-to-be-missed signature events will be held June 10-12 in Hot Springs. Fun-filled family events begin on Friday. There will be a variety of vendors on Main Street with art, crafts and food. In the evening enjoy music and dancing.

 

Golf in Polson tourney

6/11/2022

POLSON — The Glacier Bank Two-Person Better Ball golf tournament will be held at the Polson Bay Golf Course on June 11 and 12. Call 406-883-8230 for more information.

 

Guild uses Quilt Show proceeds for fire victims

6/11/2022

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Show will take place in conjunction with the Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous, sponsored by the Ronan Chamber of Commerce, on Saturday, June 11, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and on June 12 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Ronan Fairgrounds. Quilted items will also be for sale. There is no admission fee. The guild supports those who’ve lost their homes to fire by giving Tender Loving Care quilts to fire victims in Ronan, St. Ignatius and Polson communities.

 

Mystery authors panel hosted by library

6/11/2022

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will host a Mystery & Suspense Authors’ Panel at 10 a.m. The panel will include authors: Leslie Budewitz, Christine Carbo & Gwen Florio.

 

Sunday, June 12

Buffalo Riderz to perform at WMMC

6/12/2022

RONAN —Western Montana Musicians Cooperative, 1 Eisenhower St. SW,  is open to all ages and provides a venue to learn about, enjoy and play music outside of the bar and club scene. Buffalo Riderz will perform at 3 p.m.. Suggested donation is $5 and this event is hosted by Lee Whalen.

 

Final day of carving held

6/12/2022

RONAN — The final day of the Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous begins with the VFW Post 5652 sponsoring the best breakfast ever at the Ronan Fairgrounds starting at 7 a.m. Carving begins at 8:30 a.m. Masterpiece carving ends at 10:15 a.m. and the third quick carve begins at 10:30 a.m. Noon lunch is sponsored by the 325 Bar at the fairgrounds. The final Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous auction begins at 1 p.m.

 

Queen size quilt auctioned

6/12/2022

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will put on a show in conjunction with the Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous on June 12, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Ronan Fairgrounds. There is no admission fee. Quilted items will be for sale and a beautiful queen size quilt will be auctioned off Sunday afternoon.

 

Sing-a-long on Flag Day

6/12/2022

POLSON — Patriotic music can stir emotions and promote pride. Those who enjoy listening to or singing patriotic songs are invited to a Sing-a-Long on Flag Day, from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, June 14, at the Polson Elks Club. The Mission Valley Choral Society is organizing the Sing-a-Long following the theme “Get America Singing.” Christian Bumgarner will direct such songs as “Battle Hymn of Republic,” “America,” audience suggestions and more. Arrive by 6:30 p.m. and enjoy conversation with a libation of choice.

 

Monday, June 13

Teen book club begins

6/13/2022

POLSON — The First Teen Advisory Board Book Club meeting will be held on Monday, June 13. We will meet in the atrium at 10:30 a.m. and Felicia will pass out the book, “The Mysterious Benedict Society” by Trenton Lee Stewart. This Book Club is geared toward readers in grades 4-8 and will be facilitated by the Teen Advisory Board. 

 

Wednesday, June 15

Free workshop offered

6/15/2022

RONAN — On Wednesday, June 15, 1-4 p.m. at Mission West Community Development Partners’ conference room, 407 Main St. SW. a website free workshop will be held.You must currently have a website – Interactive - bring your laptop - limited to 12 participants.  The purpose of this class is to provide website owners with basic information and skills to choose and do basic manipulation on images that communicate effectively. Contact Karen Dellwo if you have any questions at 406-676-5928 or email: karen.dellwo@missionwestcdp.org

 

Thursday, June 16

Qualifying Senior Olympic events held

6/16/2022

MISSOULA — This year’s Senior Olympic games will be held in Missoula June 16-18. 2022 competitors are qualifying for the 2023 National Senior Games in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 

 

Ronan Farmers Market open

6/16/2022

RONAN — The Ronan Farmers Market is open on Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. at the Ronan Visitors’ Center.

 

Visit historic site

6/16/2022

ST. IGNATIUS — From June 16-June 19 live history displays of the Fort Connah Trading Post, (the oldest standing wooden structure in Montana ).F lint knapping, fur display, black powder and wool spinning will take place at Fort Connah on Highway 93 just north of St. Ignatius. Plenty of fun and educational experiences for the whole family. Come see.

 

Friday, June 17

Bingo played in Mission

6/17/2022

ST. IGNATIUS — Bingo will be played on Saturday, June 18 at 2 p.m. at the St. Ignatius Senior Center. Cards are 25 cents apiece and there will also be a special prize for the blackout game.

 

Musical event offers family fun in Mission

6/17/2022

ST. IGNATIUS — A family-fun day at the St. Ignatius Park and Amphitheater begins with a community breakfast from 8-11 a.m. Vendors will sell locally made goods until 5 p.m. Food trucks will be available until midnight. Music will be performed from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. 

 

Pitch, putt, drive in junior golf contest

6/17/2022

POLSON —  A pitch, putt and drive contest will be held at the Polson Bay Golf Course on Friday, June 17 for junior golfers in first through seventh grades. Call 406-883-8230 for more information.

 

Read with Riley

6/17/2022

POLSON — Beginning Friday, June 17 at 10 a.m. Pawsitive Reading Partners will join us on Friday mornings, and bring Riley, who is a registered therapy dog to the library. To register, please contact Felicia at 406-883-8225. 

 

Visit Polson Farmers Market

6/17/2022

POLSON — Visit the Polson Farmers Market every Friday, from May to October from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on 3rd Ave. W. in front of the Cove Deli & Pizza.

 

WMMC plans open mic

6/17/2022

RONAN — Western Montana Musicians Cooperative, 1 Eisenhower St. SW,  is open to all ages and provides a venue to learn about, enjoy and play music outside of the bar and club scene. An open mic event will take place on Friday, June 17 from 7-11 p.m. This event is hosted by Jim Pettit.

 

Saturday, June 18

Circus comes to Ronan

6/18/2022

RONAN — The Lake County Fairgrounds is the site of Safe Harbor’s Culpepper & Merriweather Under the Big Top Great Combined Circus. This is a family-fun event. Show times are at 2 and 4:30 p.m. Cost is $8 for kids 2-12; $15 for adults; children under 2 are free.

 

Community Jam held at WMMC

6/18/2022

RONAN — Western Montana Musicians Cooperative, 1 Eisenhower St. SW,  is open to all ages and provides a venue to learn about, enjoy and play music outside of the bar and club scene. Most events are free, but donations are appreciated from non-members.  A Community Jam is scheduled for June 18 from 7-11 p.m. This event will be hosted by COY and Charlie.

 

Masumola Club to clean road, barbecue

6/18/2022

POLSON —  The Masumola Club is planning a road cleanup project for Saturday, June 18 at 10 a.m. The club will provide burgers to grill and refreshments to celebrate the successful completion of our road cleanup along Rocky Point Road. Meet at the Clubhouse at 10 a.m. to pick up your safety vest, grabber, and directions. Please bring your own gloves. 

 

Pendant making class offered

6/18/2022

POLSON — Fran Wilkie will teach “Let’s Make Pendants” on June 18 at Sandpiper Gallery. Cost is $15 with all materials are included. Time to be determined. Call the gallery for more information at 406-883-5956.

 

Sunday, June 19

Father’s Day golf scramble planned

6/19/2022

POLSON — A Father’s Day two-person scramble golf tournament takes place at the Polson Bay Golf Course. Call 406-883-8230 for more information.

 

Monday, June 20

Pro-Am tourney held in Polson

6/20/2022

POLSON — The WMCPGA Five-Person Pro-Am golf tournament will be held at the Polson Bay Golf Course on June 20. Call 406-883-8230 for more information.

 

SKC library sells used books

6/20/2022

SKC Library is holding a Used Book Sale in Room 201 in the SKC Library on June 20, 21, 22 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. We have children's books, non-fiction and fiction in all subjects. Paperbacks are .50 cents each and hardback books & DVDs sell for $1 each. Call 406-275-4875 with questions.

Vacation Lutheran Bible Camp held

6/20/2022

POLSON — Vacation Bible Day Camp (VBDC), is being held at Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp on June 20-24. The Bible theme is: “Boundless God Beyond Measure.” Please Help Us Spread the Word. All children entering grades 1–6 (fall 2022) are welcome to attend. The cost is $75 per child and camperships are available.

Space is limited. Lots of activities will take place including: swimming, arts, crafts, and games. This ecumenical program is sponsored by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Polson Presbyterian Church, and the Dayton Community Presbyterian Church. For information and forms, call any of the listed churches or 406-249-3938 or 406-250-8731.

 

Tuesday, June 21

‘Beach’ read held at library

6/21/2022

POLSON — The North Lake County Public library will hold, “Life’s A Beach Read” on Tuesday, June 21 from 11 a.m.-noon. Please join us to hear the backstory of the beach read, explore genrefication (the process of organizing, classifying, and categorizing items into genres), and find your next great “read.”  This read is served up with sea shells and lemonade.

 

Wednesday, June 22

Flathead Irrigation District to meet

6/22/2022

RONAN — The Flathead Irrigation District will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 22 at 1 p.m. at Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main Street SW. The meeting will be held upstairs. An elevator is available.

 

Learn driftwood sculpting at Sandpiper Gallery

6/22/2022

POLSON — Artist Melinda Jewett will teach “Driftwood Sculpture” at the Sandpiper Gallery on June 22 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $25 per session. Kit purchased separately. For more information call 406-883-5956 or go to: sandpiperartgallery.com.

 

Meditation taught online

6/22/2022

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes.  Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, June 22 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. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class. 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.

 

Thursday, June 23

Democrats gather for fundraiser

6/23/2022

RONAN — Lake County Democrats annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be held on Thursday, June 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the Ronan Senior Center. Food and drinks will be provided but a $25 donation is suggested. Retired Montana Supreme Court Justice , Jim Nelson, will speak on celebrating the Montana Constitution’s 50th anniversary. 

 

Dunwell to give ‘Lake Monster’ presentation

6/23/2022

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program will begin at 10 a.m. with a presentation about “The Flathead Lake Monster” by Karen Dunwell of the Polson Flathead Lake Museum.

 

Ronan Farmers Market open

6/23/2022

RONAN — The Ronan Farmers Market is open on Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. at the Ronan Visitors’ Center.

 

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