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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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Wednesday, March 9

Free Zen Meditation Class offered

3/9/2016

POLSON — A special Introduction to Zen Meditation Class is being offered at the YogaHeart Studio, 314 Main Street, on Wednesday, March 9, at 7 p.m.  

Zen Priest Jerry Smyers will present the class.  There is no charge for the class. Everyone is welcome. If you’d like more details, call 847-721-0665.

 

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Thursday, March 10

‘Treasure State-part 2’ on tap at library

3/10/2016

POLSON — North Lake County Library’s Storytime program includes stories, songs, movement, crafts and more. The theme for Thursday, March 10, is “Treasure State-part 2.” The program takes place at 10 a.m. and again at 4 p.m. Call Kendra Mullison, Youth Services Librarian, at 406-883-8225, for more information.

 

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St. Pat’s Day celebrate at Masumola Club

3/10/2016

POLSON —Join your friends and neighbors for St. Pat’s Day this Thursday, March 10, at the Masumola Club. The ShamRockers will entertain and hosts Stephanie and Don Clement, Steve and Brenda Olsen and Carmine Mowbray are providing corned beef and cabbage. We need folks to fill in with vegetables (especially the traditional carrots and potatoes,) salads and desserts. Food distribution: A – H dessert, I – O salad or vegetable, P – Z hot dish. See you there.

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Friday, March 11

Church to serve free dinner

3/11/2016

POLSON — A free dinner will be served at Polson Presbyterian Church on March 11 from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

 

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Watch film at church movie night

3/11/2016

POLSON — Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E, will host a movie night on Friday, March 11, at 7 p.m. The film is “The War Room.” This is a great movie … come and watch it. All are welcome. Popcorn will be served.

 

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Saturday, March 12

Appreciate firefighters at ball

3/12/2016

POLSON — The 15th annual Firefighters’ Appreciation Ball’s theme is “Hawaiian Heat.” It will be held on Saturday, March 12, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort with cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing to follow by “Gladys Friday.” Tickets are $40 and the public is welcome.  For more information contact Bonnie Kiser at 253-0177. Come support and celebrate our Polson Volunteer Firefighters.

 

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Sunday, March 13

Canadian group visits Foursquare Church

3/13/2016

POLSON — The Living Faith Bible College team from Alberta, Canada, will visit Polson Foursquare Church on Sunday, March 13, at 10 a.m. The team will present worship, drama, personal stories and message on “Trust.” Call 406-883-9347 for more information.

 

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Monday, March 14

Learn about herbs

3/14/2016

POLSON — “Thyme for Herbs” will meet Monday, March 14, at 7 p.m. in the North Lake County Public Library in Polson. We are inviting all new people who are interested in learning how to use herbs to enhance their health. The main topic will be: The Many Faces of Herbs.

We will review the value of the common herbs as sources of nutrients as well as other properties that directly support health. We are also working together to create family medicinal herb gardens. For information call Linda Peterson at 406-319-2446.

 

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Wednesday, March 16

Dance at the Elks

3/16/2016

POLSON — There will be a community dance at the Elks Club on Wednesday, March 16, from 7-9 p.m. Ken’s Country Combo will provide the music. Join us for a great time. There will be no dance at the Elks Club on Wednesday, March 30.

 

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Gold-plated information found at Resource Roundtable

3/16/2016

POLSON — Come find a pot of gold-plated information at the next Resource Roundtable on March 16 at noon at the Lake County Health Department conference room. Speakers for the meeting will be Emily Colomeda and Linda Davis of Lake County Health Department. Lunch will be provided. Share the invitation with those who might be interested. This is a great chance to network and find out about other agencies and services. Please RSVP to help with meal count.

 

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Thursday, March 17

‘Busy as an Ant’ program on tap at library

3/17/2016

POLSON — North Lake County Library’s Storytime program includes stories, songs, movement, crafts and more. The theme for Thursday, March 17, is “Busy as an Ant.” The program takes place at 10 a.m. and again at 4 p.m. Call Kendra Mullison, Youth Services Librarian, at 406-883-8225, for more information.

 

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Congdon to address Kiwanis meeting

3/17/2016

POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis will meet Thursday, March 17, at the KwaTaqNuk in the Koostatah Room from noon-1 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Wally Congdon. He will speak about his position as Deputy County Attorney working on civil cases for Lake County and will also touch on ranching and farming in Montana.

 

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Green celebrated at adult coloring program

3/17/2016

POLSON — On Thursday, March 17, the North Lake County Public Library in Polson is celebrating all things green and spring-like with an adult coloring program between 2-4 p.m. The ambience includes colorful visual inspiration, background music from our library CD collection, and tasty snacks. All coloring supplies are provided (you are welcome to have your own). Bring friends. See you there. The library is located at 2 First Ave. E and their phone number is 406-883-8225.

 

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Miracle of America hosts SPLASH

3/17/2016

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will be held Thursday, March 17, from 5-7 p.m. Your host will be Miracle of America Museum located at 36094 Memory Lane. See you there.

 

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Saturday, March 19

Support PHS’s Senior Safe Night

3/19/2016

POLSON — There will be a pancake breakfast fundraiser for a Polson High School’s Senior Safe Night Graduation Party. Help keep our kids safe. Breakfast will be held at the Elks’ Lodge from 7:30-11 a.m. on Saturday, March 19. The price is $7 per person; $5 each for a family of four or more; and $4 for kids under 10. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee will be served.

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Sunday, March 20

‘Soul Food’ gathering changes day

3/20/2016

POLSON — For March only, Soul Food Saturday will be on Sunday, March 20. Call 406-883-1330, if you need more information.

 

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All welcome at Palm Sunday service

3/20/2016

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave., welcomes all to their Palm Sunday services at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 20.

 

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Join Gospel sing at Baptist Church

3/20/2016

POLSON — Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E, will host a special Palm Sunday “Old Time Gospel Sing” on March 20 at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Y’all come and join the fun and fellowship. 

 

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Monday, March 21

Polson IEC plans dinner, meeting

3/21/2016

POLSON — The monthly meeting for Polson Indian Education Committee will be held on Monday, March 21, in the Polson Middle School cafeteria. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6 p.m. Childcare is provided.

Agenda items include, but are not limited to: high school graduation updates; budget requests - Afterschool Program, Kootenai Culture Program; by-law updates/changes; district reports; individual school reports; officer vacancy-election.

If you have questions, need more information, or would like to get an item on the agenda, please contact IEC Chair Casey Sorrell or secretary Amy Williams at POLSONIEC@gmail.com by or before March 17. 

 

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Science circus comes to Linderman

3/21/2016

POLSON — The Circus of Science comes to Polson on Monday, March 21, from 5-7 p.m. in the Linderman Elementary Gymnasium.  “Motion” is a fascinating exhibit for all ages, featuring hands-on exhibits and activities that explore the wonders of physics and engineering. This event is free, open to all and sponsored by Onward and Upward, Inc. and hosted by Linderman’s third grade team.

 

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