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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 meditation classes offered

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.

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Friday, October 14

Book signing planned at Lutheran Church

10/14/2016

POLSON — A book signing of Breathing Holes II by Pastor Marty Kaarre at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church will take place on Friday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. Dessert, coffee, tea and juice will be served. Everyone is welcome.

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Free spaghetti dinner served

10/14/2016

POLSON — A free dinner will be served at Polson Presbyterian Church on Oct. 14 from 5-6:30 p.m. We will serve a spaghetti dinner with garlic bread, tossed salad and dessert. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

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Hertz to address Pachyderm meeting

10/14/2016

POLSON — The cost of Public Law 280, as well as state budgetary and revenue issues will be the focus of the Friday, Oct. 14, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club set for noon at the Polson Rural Fire Department meeting room on Regatta Road. Featured speaker will be Montana Representative Greg Hertz who will review the provisions of Public Law 280, an agreement that requires Lake County to prosecute felonies committed by tribal members in Lake County. He will also discuss infrastructure funding, meth and opioid addiction problems, and property and income tax issues. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Second ‘Souptober Tailgate’ event planned

10/14/2016

POLSON — Don’t feel like cooking? Join PEACE for our second annual Souptober Tailgate event in the New Life Church parking lot before the Pirate football game on Oct. 14. The event is from 5:30-7 p.m. and the cost is $5 per person or $20 per family. All proceeds go towards the education of teenagers on the issue of teen dating abuse. Call 406-270- 9160 for more information.

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Saturday, October 15

Search and Rescue serves potluck, open house

10/15/2016

POLSON — Lake County Search and Rescue will hold an open house on Oct. 15, 2016, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. This event will be held at the new Search and Rescue Building located at 901 Main Street. We will serve hot dogs and a potluck lunch for all. Interactive stations will be set up for each specialty component that makes up this unique team of community volunteers. LCSAR volunteers give over 2,000 hours per year for searches and training. Please join us for a fun filled day for the entire family.

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Sunday, October 16

Benefit held to help local fight cancer

10/16/2016

POLSON — A benefit breakfast and auction will be held on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Polson Elks Lodge, 512 Main Street. This benefit is to support Kathy Devlin-Collicott in her fight against cancer. A breakfast of biscuits and gravy, sausage, ham and egg bake, hash-brown casserole, fruit and beverage is $6 per person or $20 for a family of four. There will also be a silent auction, a quilt raffle, a bake sale and a 50/50 raffle. Port Polson Inn is accepting donations for the silent auction. You can also donate at 1st Citizens Bank or at www. gofundmecom/2miss32d8. Call 406-890-1994 for more information

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Monday, October 17

Polson IEC sets meeting date

10/17/2016

POLSON — The Polson Indian Education Committee’s monthly meeting is on Oct. 17, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. at the Linderman School gym. Dinner will be served from 5:30–6 p.m. Meeting starts at 6 p.m. Election of officers will take place with all seats available. Childcare will be provided. Come learn about what the Indian Education Committee does, about JOM Funds and about Title 6. If you have questions, an agenda item or would like to run for an office, please email us at polsoniec@gmail. com or call 406-529-0336.

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Wednesday, October 19

Dance on Wednesday

10/19/2016

POLSON — There will be a Community Dance on Wednesday at the Elks Club. This is the place to be on the 19th. All are welcome. Ken’s Country Combo will play from 7-10 p.m.

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Thursday, October 20

Colon health topic at Kiwanis Club meeting

10/20/2016

POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis Club meet the first and third Thursday of each month at the Kwa-TaqNuk Resort, in the Koostatah Room from noon to 1 p.m. Join us Oct. 20 when our guest speakers will be Heidi Sturm and Dr. Phillip Jasse, gastroenterologist. They are with Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Polson. They will speak about colon health, preventative heath and the services they offer. Everyone is welcome.

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SPLASH at Ridgewater Clinic

10/20/2016

POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce October SPLASH will be held on Thursday, Oct. 20, at St. Luke Community Clinic Ridgewater, 107 Ridgewater Drive. The event will be held from 5-7 p.m. and will celebrate the opening of this new Polson medical facility.

The monthly Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour offers participants the chance to network and learn more about a featured business every month.

For additional information about this and other Chamber programs, visit www.polsonchamber.com or call 406-883-5969.

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Saturday, October 22

Enjoy apple pie at Catholic Church

10/22/2016

POLSON — Saturday, Oct. 22, is the annual Apple Festival at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Their famous, delicious, homemade apple pies will be available for sale in 10-inch size for $10 and 6-inch size for $5 and will be perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. And it’s not too early to start Christmas shopping. The event also features lots of vendors ready to help you fill your Christmas shopping list. In addition, there will be lunch available with a choice of sandwiches and slices of pies for dessert.

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Monday, October 24

Indian Education to elect positions

10/24/2016

POLSON — The monthly JO’M Polson Indian Education Committee meeting will be held Monday, Oct. 24, at Linderman School in Polson. The meeting is open to the public and dinner and childcare are provided. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the Linderman library. This is the annual election meeting. If you have any questions contact: polsonIEC@gmail.com.

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Wednesday, October 26

Montecahto Club looking for new members

10/26/2016

POLSON — The Montecahto Club is having a potluck (provided by current club members) on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at noon. We would love new members and club historian Sydney Pierce is giving a history of the 80-year old club. Please come and check us out and enjoy a free lunch. For more information, call 406-887-2344 or 406- 370-1443. The Montecahto Club is located across the street from the Finley Point Grill.

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Thursday, October 27

Baptist Church holds Harvest Dinner

10/27/2016

POLSON — Please join us for our annual Harvest Dinner at Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oc. 27. This is our last community dinner until January. All are welcome.

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Foursquare Church will host Financial Peace University Class

10/27/2016

POLSON — Polson Foursquare Church will host Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University class on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. Find out more at: www.daveramsey.com. Call Gregg Perkins at 406-883-9347 or 406-261-8723 or just show up.

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Ghosts tell tales at ‘Night at the Museum’

10/27/2016

POLSON — At Miracle of America Halloween season sets the stage on Oct. 27, for the “Night at the Museum.” Two ghosts will appear and tell about their mortal experiences, Polson’s namesake David Polson and his daughter Agnes. A tour down photograph alley will follow with a discussion of the “then and now” of our area. We will then decide whether to pursue a local cemetery program similar to Missoula’s “Stones and Stories” in which the living play the part of a relative or dignitary at the grave site. Guests are encouraged to bring a family heirloom or early photographs to share. Check our website or Facebook for upcoming programs.

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Lutheran Church holds 46th Harvest Dinner

10/27/2016

POLSON — The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will hold its 46th annual Harvest Dinner of Swedish meatballs, potatoes, gravy, lefse, salad and dessert from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, in the church fellowship hall. Dinner is $10 per adult and $5 for children under 12 years old. Take-out orders will be available for pick up after 3 p.m. Call 406-883-5864 to place order. Fair Trade coffee will also be available for purchase. Dinner proceeds will benefit Lake County Search & Rescue.

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PAT hosts Halloween party

10/27/2016

POLSON — The October Parents as Teachers Playgroup will feature a Halloween Costume Party and Pumpkin Painting on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Lake County Public Health Conference Room, 802 Main Street. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend this free program. This is a good chance to meet other families with young children in the area, and to learn more about Lake County’s Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program. We’ll have snacks and door prizes – bring a friend. Call LCPH at 406-883-7288, for more information.

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Swans topic at Audubon meeting

10/27/2016

POLSON — “Restoring Trumpeter Swans on the Flathead Indian Reservation” by Dale Becker will be Mission Mountain Audubon’s evening program on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. in the Polson Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome.

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