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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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Tuesday, November 7

Improve your parent-child relationship

11/7/2023

POLSON — Join Families First Learning Lab’s Circle of Security program to improve your parent-child relationship. Our facilitators teach you how to support your child’s emotional needs, develop their self-esteem, and respect their desire for security. The program includes a free follow-up consultation with a counselor from Families First. Join us for our next FREE 5-class series starting Tuesday, Nov. 7. Childcare and dinner are provided. Register at: familiesfirstmt. org/mbh.html or email Brittany at: brittany@ familiesfirstmt.org. 

Tags:  Polson   Families First  

Thursday, November 9

Join Story Time

11/9/2023

POLSON — Thursdays mean Story Time. Join us at 10 a.m. at our temporary location: First United Methodist Church 301 Sixteenth Ave. E. Story Time is geared toward kindergarten readiness, ages 3-5, but everyone is welcome. This week is about “Things that Go.” 

Tags:  Polson  

Masumola Club will discuss Mission Valley Ice Arena

11/9/2023

POLSON — Masumola Club will meet on Thursday, Nov. 9. Social hour begins at 5:45. Help celebrate the Thanksgiving season with hosts Connie and Dick Reynolds and Pat and Susan Hartman.  

Hosts are providing turkey with gravy (and maybe a few potatoes). Suggested food distribution: A–H - dessert; I–O - salad or vegetable; P– Z  hot dish. The program will be about the Mission Valley Ice Arena.

 

Friday, November 10

Gubernatorial candidate to attend Pachyderm meeting

11/10/2023

POLSON — Our next Pachyderm meeting will  be held on Friday, Nov. 10, at noon at the Polson Rural Fire Station. Our guest speaker for this meeting will be Montana Gubernatorial candidate Tanner Smith who is from Lakeside.

Port Polson Players brings “Bus Stop” to the theatre

11/10/2023

POLSON — Port Polson Players in association with Mission Valley Friends of the Arts present William Inges’ classic comedy, “Bus Stop,” to kick off the Players’ 49th season of live theatre. Bus Stop also kicks off for the Mission Valley Friends of the Arts annual membership drive. An all-star cast of favorite Mission Valley performers brings this classic piece of theatre to the stage. Nominated for four Tony Awards, Bus Stop was later made as a film starring Marilyn Monroe and Don Murray. 

Bus Stop runs two weekends, Nov. 10, 11, 12 and Nov. 17, 18, 19. Curtain times are 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. 

Tax-deductible contributions help maintain the beautiful log building on the Polson golf course that has housed the Port Polson Players since 1986. For reservation, call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers.com.  

Tags:  Port Polson Players   Polson  

Saturday, November 11

Dance, more at MME ‘Western Shindig’

11/11/2023

POLSON — Mission Mountain Empowerment will hold a Western Shindig on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn. There will be a silent auction, entertainment, and dancing for a $25 admission fee (age: 21+ only). Hors d’oeuvres and refreshment included. Tickets available at Twice But Nice and Nifty Thrifty businesses and MME administration office or: www.eventbrite. com. 

All proceeds go towards MME and enriching the lives of the individual they serve. 

Monday, November 13

‘Mending Broken Hearts’ sessions continue

11/13/2023

POLSON — Mending Broken Hearts, held Monday, Nov. 13, and 20 at Fun and Fancy Learning Center from 5:30-7:30 p.m., focuses on healing unresolved grief and inter-generational trauma. 

Contact brittany@familiesfirstmt.org for more information.

 

Tags:  Polson  

Join early learning time at the library

11/13/2023

POLSON — Mondays mean Mother Goose. Join us at 9:15 a.m. Mother Goose is geared toward ages 0 to 3, but all are welcome. We encourage parents and caregivers to participate with their children for this early learning time.

Thursday, November 16

Join Story Time

11/16/2023

POLSON — Thursdays mean Story Time. Join us at 10 a.m. at our temporary location: First United Methodist Church 301 Sixteenth Ave. E. Story Time is geared toward kindergarten readiness, ages 3-5, but everyone is welcome. 

We read books, make crafts, and play games. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in this interactive program.  This program is about “Pumpkins and Apples.”

 

Friday, November 17

‘Mending Broken Hearts’ weekend retreat to be held

11/17/2023

POLSON — Develop the capacity of individuals and communities to heal from unresolved grief and the losses created by the legacy of historical and intergenerational trauma at Fun and Fancy Learning Center from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Contact brittany@familiesfirstmt.org for more information.

 

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November date for large book-movie donations at library

11/17/2023

POLSON — The Friends of the Library group has generously offered to take on our book and movie donation program. Starting now, we will accept encyclopedias that are 40 years old or older and textbooks. Condition rules still apply. There is no longer a limit to how many donations the library can take. 

However, if you are planning to bring more than three boxes of materials for donation, please contact us ahead of time so we can make arrangements. If you have a large donation, we would appreciate it if you would drop off during the afternoon on Nov. 17 at the temporary location, 301 16th Ave. E (First United Methodist Church). 

 

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