Valley Journal: Event Calendar 9/10/2015

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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.

Thursday, September 10

Order Mission birthday calendars through Sept. 20

7/28/2015 - 9/20/2015

ST. IGNATIUS — Orders for the Mission Chamber of Commerce birthday calendars will be taken between now and the deadline of Sept. 20. There will be a table at Rod’s Harvest Foods from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Aug. 3, Aug. 21, Aug. 24 and Sept. 4. If you are unable to order at those times, contact LaVonne Olmsted at 406-745-3423. The price of the calendars remains $10. If you wish to add extra names and dates outside your household, there is a 50-cent additional charge for each name and date.

Tammy Matt will also take orders at Grizzly Nails. Thank you for supporting your local Chamber of Commerce.

Thursday, September 10

Borrow child life jacket at St. Joe’s

9/1/2015 - 9/30/2015

POLSON — This year Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is continuing to help keep kids safe while on the water by participating in the Boat US Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Program for Kids. Boaters may borrow a child’s life jacket for the day or the weekend at no charge. Visit the St. Joseph Medical Center Emergency Dept., 6 Thirteenth Ave. E. and sign out an infant, child or youth life jacket. For more information, call 406-883-8423.

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Thursday, September 10

Farmers' Markets for 2015

9/1/2015 - 9/29/2015

Goods available at Ronan Farmers’ Market

RONAN — Beginning Thursday, May 7, Ronan’s Farmers’ Market will take place every Thursday until Aug. 27 on Main Street in front of Ronan Flower Mill. There will be fresh produce, baked goods and local artists with their works. For more information, call (406) 676-5323.

Arlee Farmers' Market opens

ARLEE – The Arlee Farmers Market will take place on Fridays from 4-7 p.m. May 1-Sept. 25 at the Powwow Junction Shops, 34306 Pow Wow Road and Highway 93. Join us for the all-new Farmers Market. Enjoy fresh produce, pastries, hot food and locally handcrafted items. It’s the perfect stop to pickup items for your weekend at the lake.

Contact market manager Roy Mills at (406) 241-1390, for more information.

Farmers' Market held every Friday in Polson

POLSON – Polson’s Farmers Market will be held every Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through the summer season. The market is held in downtown Polson on Third Ave. W, between Main Street and First Street W. For questions or more information, please call LouAnne Hoskinson at 406-675-0177 or go to Polson Farmers Market on Facebook for more updates.

Thursday set as Co-op Farmer’s Market Day

POLSON — On Thursdays, Farmer’s Market at the Co-Op is open from 3-7 p.m. You can also pick up Co-op orders on Thursdays in Polson.

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Thursday, September 10

Receive a gift bag for library card signup

9/1/2015 - 9/30/2015

RONAN — “Having fun isn’t hard when you’ve got a library card.” (Marc Brown, author of the Arthur books.) For the month of September, a gift bag will be given out to each person receiving a new library card or updating his or her contact information at the Ronan Library. Call 406-676-3682, for more information.

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Museum shows ‘The Patriot’

9/10/2015

POLSON – On Sept. 10, The Miracle of America Museum will present a feature length film by Columbia Pictures entitled, “The Patriot,” staring Mel Gibson.

This is a fitting film shown one day before National Patriot Day and a week before National Citizenship Day.

Gil will also dry-fire demonstrate a couple of Revolutionary War guns, and explain some of the accessories of the period Minuteman/ Continental Soldier.

Treats and donations are welcome.

For more information, call Gil at 406-883-6264.

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Oodles of Noodles at Spaghetti Fundraiser

9/10/2015

POLSON — Good Shepherd’s Little Friends Preschool is holding a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 5 – 8 p.m. The cost is $5 per person or $20 per family. Please come and enjoy dinner and help support the preschool. Call teacher/director Heather Holmes at 406-370-6397, for more information.

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Polson Fire Board reschedules meeting

9/10/2015

POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire Board has rescheduled their meeting to Thursday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station, 25 Regatta Road.

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Tailgate party on tap at Masumola Club

9/10/2015

POLSON — On Thursday, Sept. 10, the Masumola Club begins their meeting with a social time at 5:45 p.m. Come join your neighbors and friends at the clubhouse where the Holms, Clarks and Williamsons will host a barbeque event that is a football tailgate party. Thanks to Jim Sohm for arranging to have Mick Holien, the “Voice of the Grizzlies,” as our guest speaker. Wear your favorite team colors and bring something to grill on the barbecue. The hosts will have the barbecues going and will provide ketchup, mustard, relish and barbecue sauce for those of you who need them. In addition to bringing their own meat to grill, members should also bring a dish to share: Those with a last name beginning with A – H should bring a dessert, I – O should bring a salad or vegetable and P – Z should bring a hot dish. Dues were collected at our June meeting. If you missed that, please bring your check: $15 for an individual or $30 for a family takes care of you through May of 2016.

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