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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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Wednesday, July 21

Dinner on tap at fair

7/21/2021

RONAN — Enjoy a family style dinner at the fairgrounds at 5 p.m. Market livestock weigh-in happens between 6-8 p.m. Open class judging from 7-9 p.m.

Thursday, July 22

Listen to Flathead Biological Station presentation

7/22/2021

POLSON — The Summer Reading Program at North Lake County Public Library is for everyone and all ages. You can still register. Special programs will be held on Thursday mornings starting at 10 a.m. We plan to meet in Sacajawea Park across the street from the library. If there is bad weather, the program will be held in the library. Please come wearing a mask. If attendance allows for social distancing, masks can be removed.

On July 22 Stephanie Hummel from Flathead Lake Biological Station will give a presentation.

 

Watch livestock shows, more at fair

7/22/2021

RONAN — Market swine and showmanship takes place from 8-11:30 a.m. at the Lake County Fair. 

The Kid Zone’s games and activities continue from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sheep Judging happens at noon. Sheep showmanship and breeding is from 2-3 p.m. Market beef judging takes place from noon to 2 p.m. The cat show follows sheep breeding and showmanship at approximately 3 p.m. 

The fashion show is at 4:30 p.m. Small fry stock show takes place at 5 p.m. The market livestock sale begins at 7 p.m.

 

Friday, July 23

Boys & Girls Club members perform ‘Johnny Appleseed

7/23/2021

RONAN — Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of Johnny Appleseed will take place on Friday, July 23, at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. This is open to the public and free but donations are accepted.

 

Mini horses start Fair day

7/23/2021

RONAN — The Lake County Fair begins with the horse show (mini horses first) at 10 a.m.

At 3 p.m. poultry judging and showmanship will begin. Kid Zone games and activities take place all day from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 

The Ronan Chamber of Commerce’s Crab Fest begins at 5 p.m. (Tickets must be pre-purchased from the Ronan Chamber of Commerce. Call 406-676-8300 for more info.) 

Rabbit judging and showmanship takes place at 6 p.m. 

The Ambassador Dance takes place from 9-11 p.m.

 

Saturday, July 24

Art festival draws fine artists and artisans

7/24/2021

POLSON — Flathead Lake Festival of Art 2021 takes place on the edge of the bay at Sacajawea Park, three blocks from downtown Polson. Sacajawea Park is a scenic location, highly visible from U.S. Highway 93, with direct views of the Mission Mountains across the bay. This festival emphasizes quality fine art and fine craft from Montana and the northwest. 

Categories include painting, drawing, jewelry, clay, glass, sculpture, photography, wood, leather, fiber, basketry, and mixed media. 

 

Beef, dairy, goats on stage at fair

7/24/2021

RONAN — The Kid Zone at the Lake County Fair is open from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Beef and dairy showmanship will also begin at 9 a.m. Goat judging and showmanship takes place at noon. Large animal round robin starts at 3 p.m. and the small animal round robin begins at 5 p.m. The Ranch Rodeo begins at 5 p.m.

 

Tags:  Ronan   Lake County Fair  

Watch the car races

7/24/2021

POLSON — Enjoy the national qualifier, “INEX Legends Madness,” at the Mission Valley Speedway Superoval. Located at 1113 N. Reservoir Road, there will be Mod 4s, Hornets, late Models, INEX Legends (double points). Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for children 8-14 with children 7 and under free. Seniors 55 and older pay an $8 admission fee. Time trials begin at 6 p.m. and racing begins at 7 p.m. Call 406-212-8159 for more information.

 

Sunday, July 25

Barrel races take place on final fair day

7/25/2021

RONAN — The NBHA Barrel Race will be the final fair activity at the Lake County Fairgrounds. The event begins at 9 a.m.

 

Sign up for the Bobcat Scramble

7/25/2021

POLSON — Polson Bay Golf Course will host the annual Bobcat Scramble to raise funds for scholarships. Everyone is invited to participate. Call 406-883-8230 for more information.

 

Tags:  Polson   Polson golf course  

Monday, July 26

Mother Goose entertains babies, toddlers

7/26/2021

TheNorth Lake County Public Library offers the Mother Goose program on Mondays at 9:15 a.m. The doors open at 9 a.m. Mother Goose is an interactive program for babies, toddlers and their caregivers that will include nursery rhymes and stories. Come in to play with your child and learn new action rhymes to do at home. 

 

Wednesday, July 28

Flathead Irrigation District to meet

7/28/2021

RONAN — The Flathead Irrigation District will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 28, at 1 p.m. at Lake County Extension Office/Community Center, 303 Third Ave. NW. Please enter through the back door by the kitchen.  

 

Local Kiwanis Club holds event at KOA

7/28/2021

POLSON — Kiwanis Club of Polson is hosting an “Ode to Summer: Wine, Beer and Tasty Morsels” event on Saturday, Aug. 28, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Polson KOA. Tickets are $20 per person and are available from Polson Kiwanis members or the KOA office.

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