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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, April 12

Free dinner served

4/12/2019

POLSON — The April Friendship Table Dinner is on Friday, April 12, from 5-6:15 p.m. at the Polson Presbyterian Church, located across from Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

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Learn to drive safely

4/12/2019

ST. IGNATIUS — NW Montana AARP Smart Driver course will be taught on April 12 at the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 406-754-4462 for a reservation.

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Saturday, April 13

Clean-up at Flathead Lake State Park

4/13/2019

BIGFORK — Montana State Parks invites you to help clean up our public land in celebration of Earth Day at Flathead Lake State Park – Wayfarers Unit (Wayfarers, 8600 Mt. Hwy 35) on Saturday, April 13, at 10 a.m. There will be multiple projects including beach clean-up, trail maintenance, and preparing the buildings for the coming months. There will be free snacks, and you are invited to join us on a ranger-led hike after the volunteering is finished at 1:30 p.m.

Bring a water bottle, sturdy shoes, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Meet at the Birch Grove picnic shelter (down by the water) to sign in and break into groups. Please call 406-837-3041 to register for this free event or email at: stateparks.mt.gov.

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Connect with friends at annual Pheasants Forever banquet

4/13/2019

RONAN — The Mission Valley No. 134 Pheasants Forever will hold a banquet on April 13, at the Ronan Community Center starting at 5 p.m. If you want more information call 406-644-8329.

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Enjoy bird prints, drawings, nests at Arlee gallery

4/13/2019

ARLEE — Killdeer Artisans Guild’s opening reception for their new exhibit, “Spring’s Return,” will take place on Saturday, April 13, at Hangin’ Art Gallery in Arlee, (Highway 93 N), from noon-2 p.m. Featured guest artists are Claire Emery and Jenah Mead. Claire’s delightful collection of hand-colored woodcut prints and Jenah’s exquisite graphite drawings both feature native birds. Also included, an installation of bird nests entitled, “Winged Makers,” celebrating the ingenuity and craftsmanship of birds (put together by Kathee Dunham.) Killdeer member artists will exhibit paintings, mixed media and photography. Three new members will show in this exhibit as well - Juanita Thames (pastels), Doug Ersson-Hammerberg (photography), and Joel Carlson (sketches).  For updates follow us at: facebook.com/KilldeerArtisansGuild.

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Enjoy Easter event

4/13/2019

POLSON — On Saturday, April 13, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Super 1 grocery store, the Easter Bunny will make an appearance with buckets for the kids, face painting and cookie decorating. There will be a barbecue and bake sale with proceeds going to the local Lions Club for kids who need glasses.

This event is sponsored by Nancy’s Kids, Super 1 and Frito Lay.

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Sunday, April 14

All invited to St. Andrew’s Church

4/14/2019

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Easter week service on Palm Sunday, April 14, at 10 a.m.

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Palm Sunday celebrated at Missions

4/14/2019

ST. IGNATIUS/ARLEE — Mass will be celebrated at the St. Ignatius Mission Church at 9 a.m. and at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Mission in Arlee and at 5 p.m. at St. John Berchman Mission Church in Jocko.

Tags:  St. Ignatius   Arlee   Jocko Mission  

Monday, April 15

Meet with Mission Valley Rises

4/15/2019

RONAN — The next meeting of Mission Valley Rises: Democracy Engaged! will take place on April 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the Safe Harbor office. Please remember to bring nutritious snacks, as we are meeting over the dinner hour. We will need a volunteer to lead the meeting.

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Tuesday, April 16

Irrigators hold semi-annual meeting

4/16/2019

CHARLO — The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Flathead Indian Irrigation Project, invites interested water users to a semi-annual meeting being held in the banquet room at Ninepipes’ Lodge on April 16 at 5:30 p.m. For more information call the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project at 406-745-2661.

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Mission Mountain ladies league organizing

4/16/2019

RONAN — The ladies' league of the Mission Mountain Golf Course will be holding an organizational meeting on Tuesday, April 16, at 6 p.m. Any ladies interested in joining a league team or perhaps subbing for a team are invited to attend. We will also hold a “Test Drive” fun night on Tuesday, April 30, for any Mission Valley lady who golfers are interested in trying out league play. All current teams are encouraged to make sure at least one representative from your team is in attendance. For more information contact the pro shop at 406-676-4653 or email the league at: MMGCladies@gmail.com.

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Wednesday, April 17

Dance in Polson

4/17/2019

POLSON — Join us for the community dance in the ballroom at the Elks on Main Street on Wednesday, April 17, from 7-10:00 p.m. Ken’s Country Combo will provide the music. They play a variety of country and vintage rock and roll. We have Ken Kenmille (guitar and vocalist), Richard Tobel (lead guitar), Liz Steele (accordion), and Betty Carter (southern vocalist). This week we celebrate April birthdays with a cake. Snacks also provided during break at 8:30. Beverages are available for purchase in the bar. Everyone is welcome. Elks membership is not required. The cover charge is $5. Come and check us out.

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Participate in blood drive

4/17/2019

POLSON —The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at St. Joseph Medical Center (Byrnes conference room – 6 Thirteenth Ave. E), on Wednesday, April 17, from 11:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Call Rich at 406-883-8273 X 78273 to schedule an appointment or go online at redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: STJOES.

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Quintana to speak at Democrats’ meeting

4/17/2019

RONAN — Lake County Democrats will hold their April meeting on Wednesday, April 17, at the Ronan Senior Center on Main Street. A social gathering will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the program to follow at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Jorge (George) Quintana, who represents Montana on the Democratic National Committee will give a DNC update with a review of 2018 and a preview of 2020, including their plan and changes in strategy for the 2020 election and the presidential debate process.

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Thursday, April 18

All invited to Maundy Thursday service

4/18/2019

POLSON —St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Easter week service on Maundy Thursday, April 18, at 5 p.m.

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Free film screening offered

4/18/2019

RONAN — A free screening of “A Montana Legacy: The Melton Buffalo Ranch 1948-1962,” a film produced by Caribou Crossing, a local media partnership, and co-directed by Frank Tyro and Larry (Joe) Darlington, will be shown on Thursday, April 18, at the Ronan Community Center small room at 6 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. DVDs of the 56-minute program will be available at the screenings.

Tags:  Ronan  

Learn about invasive mussels

4/18/2019

POLSON — “Invasive Mussels: What You Need to Know” by Tom Bansak will be Mission Mountain Audubon’s evening program on Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m. in the Polson library meeting room. Everyone is welcome.

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Sacred Heart Mission to celebrate Mass

4/18/2019

ARLEE — Sacred Heart Mission will celebrate Holy Thursday Mass at 7 p.m.

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Friday, April 19

Church welcomes all to services

4/19/2019 - 4/21/2019

POLSON — Polson Community Church, 1814 First Street E, will have a Good Friday service at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 19, and an Easter Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m. on April 21. All are welcome.

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Good Friday observed

4/19/2019

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Easter week service on Good Friday, April 19, at 5 p.m.

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Popular entertainers return

4/19/2019

POLSON — If you enjoy country-western, vintage rock and roll, or blue grass, this is the dance for you. The Cowboy Country and the Gold Dust Girls will again perform at the Elks ballroom April 19 from 6-9 p.m. This is the popular seven-piece band who played here last January. The cover charge is $6 per person. Beverages will be available for purchase in the bar. Dress is casual. You really won’t want to miss this one. Hope to see you there.

Tags:  Polson  

Stations of the Cross recited

4/19/2019

JOCKO — Fr. Hightower will lead the Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. at Jocko Mission on Good Friday, April 19 at 3 p.m.

Tags:  Jocko Mission  

Washing of the Feet service held

4/19/2019

ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius Mission will hold a Washing of the Feet service on Good Friday at 7 p.m. followed by a Procession with the Corpus of Christ ceremony.

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Saturday, April 20

‘Lamb of God’ returns

4/20/2019

RONAN — “Lamb of God” is a sacred work by soloists, choir and orchestra to benefit the St. Ignatius Mission fresco restoration. This is a special Easter Eve performance at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. The performance is free but donations are welcomed. Performance begins at 7 p.m.

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Don’t be late for egg hunt

4/20/2019

ST. IGNATIUS — On Saturday, April 20, at 10 a.m. sharp (don’t be late), the St. Ignatius Chamber will sponsor an Easter egg hunt at the St. Ignatius High School football field. There will be a raffle and bake sale with casseroles and baked goodies at the St. Ignatius Senior Center from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Help raise money for the Mission Mountain Pageant. There will be prizes for each age group: 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12 years old. You will have an opportunity to take your picture with the Easter Bunny.

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Easter Vigil celebrated

4/20/2019

ST. IGNATIUS — Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass will take place at 9 p.m. at the St. Ignatius Mission.

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Episcopals welcome all to Great Easter Vigil service

4/20/2019

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Great Vigil of Easter service on Saturday, April 20, at 6 p.m.

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View spring waterfowl at west valley ponds

4/20/2019

KALISPELL — Flathead Audubon will host a field trip to the West Valley ponds in Kalispell on Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m.-noon. The group will visit several ponds in the West Valley area including the new public bird viewing area. Expect to see lots of migrating waterfowl and look for shorebirds, raptors, and early passerines. Roads will be both paved and gravel. This trip will be primarily driving. For details and to sign-up, contact Cory Davis at 406-471-3314 or email: piranga99@gmail. com. Trip is limited to 25 participants and is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Flathead Audubon website: www. flatheadaudubon.org.

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Sunday, April 21

Join Easter service

4/21/2019

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Easter Sunday service on April 21 at 10 a.m.

Tags:  Polson  

Resurrection of the Lord celebrated

4/21/2019

ST. IGNATIUS/ARLEE — Easter Sunday Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. in St. Ignatius Mission and at 11:30 a.m. at the Arlee Sacred Heart Mission. There will be no Mass in Jocko.

Tags:  St. Ignatius   Arlee  

Monday, April 22

Join ‘Earth Day’ fun with PAT group

4/22/2019

POLSON — The Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program is celebrating Earth Day with a fun-filled “Group Connection” from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Lake County Health Department’s conference room, 802 Main Street. Families with children under 5 years old are invited to come and enjoy some sensory play, crafts, and learn about planting seeds and other ways to enjoy and care for the Earth. Snacks will be provided and each family will receive a book about Earth Day. The PAT program is a free, voluntary program that provides twice-monthly home visits with age-appropriate activities for children from birth to age five. We also provide developmental screenings, information and referrals to area resources. Families can be enrolled in the PAT program as soon as mom is pregnant, which many moms-to-be and dads find to be very helpful, since babies don’t come with a manual. Call 406-883-7288 for more information.

Tags:  Polson  

Tuesday, April 23

Learn how the buffalo were saved

4/23/2019

ST. IGNATIUS — On April 23, the Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition is sponsoring a free showing of the CSKT film, “In the Spirit of ?Atatice?: The Untold Story of the National Bison Range.” Join us at 6:30 p.m. for a potluck meal followed by the film and CSKT panel discussion at Mission Valley United Methodist Church, (70715 Highway 93, top of Post Creek Hill). This event is family-friendly and educational for all ages. For more information contact Cathy at 406-203-2179.

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Smart Driver course taught in Polson

4/23/2019

POLSON — NW Montana AARP Smart Driver course will be taught on April 23 at the Polson Area Senior Center from 8:30-11 a.m. and from 1-3 p.m. Call 406-883-4735 for a reservation.

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Wednesday, April 24

Arlee Schools’ Title VI meeting on tap

4/24/2019

ARLEE — Arlee Schools’ annual Title VI meeting will take place at the Arlee Community Center on Wednesday, Apr. 24, at 6:30 pm. For more information, contact the district office.

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Help make community clean, beautiful April 24-28

4/24/2019 - 4/28/2019

RONAN — Ronan cleanup days begin on Wednesday, April 24. Meet at the Ronan High School football field where bags and gloves will be supplied for clean-up from 3:45-6 p.m. Ronan students will be pitching in. There will be a dumpster available from April 24-28 to put any collected trash into.

Do you have a large item or multiple items you need to dispose of but can’t get to the dumpster in town? Do you live within Ronan City Limits? If yes is your answer to both these questions, then we can help. Call Ronan Town Hall at 406-676-4231 to schedule a pick up. Please note, this is to assist with loading item(s) and not a clean-up crew to rake or pick up trash. Our volunteers are happy to help load what you need to get rid of but it must be accessible and ready to go. Please bag small items if possible. Pick up dates are between April 24-28. Lake County Sheriff and Ronan Police Department will be on hand for safety and traffic control.

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Make a shawl at the People’s Center

4/24/2019

PABLO — On April 24 from 5:30-8 p.m. there will be a shawl-making class (please bring your own materials) at the People’s Center. We have sewing machines for your use and will provide instruction for a fee of $15 per person to cover instructor costs. You will need material, ribbon, thread, appliques, heat and bond and anything else you want to adorn your shawl with. You can purchase rolls of fringe in our gift shop. If you are interested in instructing a class or want a certain class to be offered, call Jordan Stasso at 406- 675-0160.

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