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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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Saturday, August 13

Art Festival held on courthouse lawn

8/13/2022

POLSON — The 51st annual Sandpiper Art Festival takes place on the Lake County Courthouse lawn in downtown Polson. Original works of art in a wide range of mediums are on display from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. For information call 406-883-5956 or email: festivals.sandpiperartgallery@gmail.com. 

Art Festival held on courthouse lawn

8/13/2022

POLSON — The 51st annual Sandpiper Art Festival takes place on the Lake County Courthouse lawn in downtown Polson. Original works of art in a wide range of mediums are on display from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. For information call 406-883-5956 or email: festivals.sandpiperartgallery@gmail.com. Exhibitor applications are due by July 1.

 

Art Festival held on courthouse lawn

8/13/2022

POLSON — The 51st annual Sandpiper Art Festival takes place on the Lake County Courthouse lawn in downtown Polson. Original works of art in a wide range of mediums are on display from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. For information call 406-883-5956 or email: festivals.sandpiperartgallery@gmail.com. Exhibitor applications are due by July 1.

 

Cruise by the Bay car show held

8/13/2022

POLSON — Cruisin’ By The Bay will take place on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Main Street in Polson. Awards will be given out at 2 p.m. There will be goody bags for the first 100 entrants. Entry costs are $25  for the first car and $10 for each additional car entered in the competition. Club members do not vote on show cars and club cars are not judged on. For more information go to our Facebook Page:Mission Valley Cruisers or call 760-964-9405.

Final day to sign up for reading program held

8/13/2022

POLSON — Saturday, Aug. 13 is the final day to register for The North Lake County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program.

 

Join 2022 Flathead Waters Cleanup Event

8/13/2022

The 2022 Flathead Waters Cleanup Event is a volunteer event to clean up trash in and around the waterbodies in the basin, including both Flathead and Lake Counties.

Individuals or teams of volunteers will sign up to collect trash and clean up any section of river, lake, creek, or pond. When they register, volunteers can select the area of interest to clean up through an interactive mapping feature on the event website.

This will enable organizers to ensure that there is no replication and to track where cleanup efforts are taking place. The event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m.–3p.m., with a celebratory afterparty and prize giveaway hosted at Sacred Waters Brewing from 4-8 p.m.

The first 40 volunteers to fill out the registration survey will receive a meal voucher to be used at Sacred Eats during the afterparty. Prizes from our sponsors include: a half-day guided flyfishing trip, an evening sailing cruise, half-day rafting trips, camping gear, flyfishing gear, and tons of swag — will be given to the volunteers that collect the most trash, find the most unique item(s), or submit the best photo. To be eligible for prizes, all volunteers must register prior to the event by visiting the event website, or by contacting Emilie Henry by phone 406-461-6831 or email: emilie.henry@mt.gov.

Join Saturday Night Community Jam

8/13/2022

Join the Saturday Night Community Jam at the Western Montana Musicians Co-op, 1 Eisenhower St (The Red Poppy) from 7-11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13. This event is hosted by John Hegel. Whether you’re a musician, performer, poet, comedian or just love live music, the Western Montana Musicians Co-op is for you. Stop by tonight and check out our talented members. Everyone is welcome. We are a member-based, member-funded Co-op. The community jam is free, however, for non-members, donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated. The deets: Community Jam at the Red Poppy every Saturday night from 7-11 p.m.

Tags:  Ronan  

Play bingo in Mission

8/13/2022

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Senior Citizen Center will host bingo on Aug. 13 at 2 p.m. Cards are .25 cents each and we will have a special payout for the last game, a blackout.

 

Tags:  St. Ignatius   Seniors  

Racing Dynamiks provide August fun

8/13/2022

POLSON — The Mission Valley Speedway Superoval, 1113 N. Reservoir Rd., is the site of the Racing Dynamiks Hot August Nights Pro Late 125. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for children 8-15; children under 7 are free. Seniors 55 and older, military and first responders pay a $10 admission fee. Family (two adults, three kids) is $40 general admission. RV dry camping fee is $50 per one RV.  Time trials begin at 6 p.m. and racing begins at 7 p.m. For more information call 406-212-8159.

 

Rotary Festival fundraiser changes from chili to brews

8/13/2022

POLSON — The 2022 Polson Rotary Festival for Youth is set for Saturday, Aug. 13. The chili cookoff is being replaced with a family friendly Brewfest from 12:30-4 p.m. in front of the Elks on Main Street. There will be fun activities for kids; Hellcat Maggie will play on the Anderson Broadcasting mobile stage and you can try brews from four local breweries: Tamarack Brewing, Flathead Brewery, Glacier Brewing and Ronan Cooperative Brewery. This annual fundraiser benefits Mission Valley youth. Since 2007, the Polson club has distributed over $300,000 to various youth programs. Applications for the fundraiser can be found on the Polson Rotary website at: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/1867/. Contact Brooke Duty at 406-883-3636 for more information. Planning is underway for the annual event in August. 

 

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