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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, June 6

Elks to serve prime rib

6/6/2014

POLSON — This Friday night a prime rib dinner will be served from 6-8 p.m. for $12, which includes sides and all the fixings. The June 6 dinner will be a fundraiser for the Elks Scholarship. Tickets are available at the Elks Lodge, make sure to get your's early.

 

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Sunday, June 8

Piano recital to entertain with classical music

6/8/2014

POLSON — On Sunday, June 8, at 4 p.m. Josiah and Rachael Pettit with Michael Vergeront will present a piano recital at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Polson. The program will include Beethoven Pathetique Sonata, Chopin First Ballade, Moonlight Sonata, plus works of Debussy and de Falla. Josiah, 16, and Rachael, 18, are the children of Jim and Shirley Pettit of Ronan, who play at numerous events around the valley as The Little Big Band. Michael is the son of Heather and Charlie Vergeront of Polson. All are students of Trish Tavenner of Polson. The public is welcome and refreshments will be served. For more information, call (406) 249 5172.  

 

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Monday, June 9

Polson board to meet at district office

6/9/2014

POLSON — There will be a Polson School Board meeting on Monday, June 9, at the district office, 111 Fourth Ave. E., at 5:30 p.m. 

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Wednesday, June 11

All invited to discuss rural Montana’s future

6/11/2014

POLSON — The Center for Rural Affairs invites Polson and area residents to join a meeting on Wednesday, June 11, at the North Lake County Library in Polson in the meeting room from 5-7 p.m. The meeting is about agriculture, adaptation, and rural Montana’s future and will include a community discussion featuring farmers, ranchers, scientists, and the faith community. Come join us for a two-hour meeting at the Polson library. There will be no charge and everyone is welcome.

 

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Dance to Heart to Heart again

6/11/2014

POLSON — June 11 marks the return of Heart to Heart.  Welcome back. We dance from 7-10 p.m. As always, treats are welcome. Come to the Elks Lodge to dance, and bring fathers and celebrate Father's Day. Also bring your mates, friends, and significant others as well.

 

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Fire trustees to meet

6/11/2014

POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire District trustee monthly meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station.

 

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Marines to meet at Driftwood

6/11/2014

POLSON — The Marine Corps League meets every second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Driftwood Family Restaurant in Polson. For more information, call John Miller at (406) 890-0964 or usmcfox21@gmail.com. 

 

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Thursday, June 12

Audubon speaker to discuss National Park in Chile

6/12/2014

POLSON — “Pumas, Guanacos, and Patagonia National Park” by Jim Williams will be the next evening program of the Mission Mountain Audubon Society on Thursday, June 12, at 7 p.m. in the Polson Library meeting room. Jim was sponsored by Patagonia Inc. to travel to the southern end of the world as a conservation ambassador. He has been involved with puma research, management, and conservation for more than 20 years.

Everyone is welcome.

 

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Marine Lewis to speak about flags, walk across America

6/12/2014

POLSON — Flag Day will be celebrated a couple of days early at the second Thursday evening program at the Miracle of America Museum, on June 12 at 6:30 pm. The program will cover the history of our American Flag and flag etiquette presented by Marine Sgt. Chuck Lewis. Lewis will also discuss his walk across America for wounded veterans. Admission is free and there will be free flags for all children. If you have questions, call Gil at (406) 270-7895.

 

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Friday, June 13

Library trustee candidate submissions due

6/13/2014

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library District is seeking applicants for an opening on its Board of Trustees. Residency within the district’s boundaries (the same boundaries as Polson High School District #23) and a desire to serve are required for this volunteer position. The successful candidate will complete the term of a retiring trustee and will be eligible to run for office in the spring of 2015. Deadline for application submission is June 13. 

For more information or an application form, please call the circulation desk at 406-883-8225 or stop by the library at 2 First Avenue E, in Polson.

 

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DePoe to speak at Pachyderm meeting

6/13/2014

POLSON — Robert DePoe, president of Salish Kootenai College, will be the guest speaker at the Friday, June 13, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club. The meeting begins at noon and adjourns at l p.m. It is held in the Polson Rural Fire Department building on Regatta Road near the fairgrounds.

 

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Presbyterian Church to serve free dinner

6/13/2014

POLSON — The June Friendship Table Dinner is coming up on June 13 from 5-7 p.m. at the Polson Presbyterian Church located across from Linderman School.  Come join us for a free dinner that is open to all.

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Saturday, June 14

Ken’s Country Combo plays at community dance

6/14/2014

POLSON — June 14 is the date for the next dance at the Elks. Ken’s Country Combo will play all their wonderful tunes. There are lots of good cooks out there and we enjoy the awesome treats they provide. We dance from 7-10 p.m. We will see you there. 

 

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Public invited to Flag Retirement Ceremony

6/14/2014

POLSON — On Saturday, June 14, at 4 p.m. on Flag Day, the Veterans' Organizations, Marine Corps League Hellroaring Detachment, American Legion Hardwick Post and the VFW Fullerton Post of Polson wish to give an invitation to the public to attend the Flag Retirement Ceremony. The Organizations will retire used and soiled US flags at the Lakeview Cemetery. Anyone that has a flag that needs to be retired may do so by bringing it to the service, you may drop them off at the VFW or contact John Miller at (406) 890-0964 or Jack Mitchell at (406) 883-1561.

 

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Young Eagles to fly in Polson

6/14/2014

POLSON — EAA chapter 1122 will be flying Young Eagles at the Polson airport on Saturday, June 14, from 9-11 a.m. for International Young Eagles Day. All children between the ages of 8 and 17, with their parents’ approval, can get a ride in an airplane free of charge. A breakfast of pancakes, ham and eggs will be available from 8 to 11 a.m. (Entire event is weather dependent.) For questions, call Bud Radtke at (406) 883-1245 or Mauri Morin at (406) 249-2250.

 

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Sunday, June 15

KwaTaqNuk Shadow cruises begin

6/15/2014

POLSON — The first cruise of the season on the KwaTaqNuk’s Shadow will be on Sunday, June 15, from the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Ninety minute cruises on the beautiful Flathead Lake leave at 4 and 7 p.m. For more information or reservations, call (406) 883-3636.

 

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Tuesday, June 17

DAR to sponsor Miracle of America program

6/17/2014

POLSON — The Kuilix chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will sponsor a program at Miracle of America Museum on Highway 93 in Polson at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17. Director Gil Mangels will talk about the American Revolutionary memorabilia displays in the museum and also demonstrate early firearms used in the War of Independence. Refreshments will be served at 12:30 p.m. Admission will be free. Prospective members, spouses and their children are welcome. For more information call Carolyn at (406) 745-4336 or Gil Mangels at (406) 270-7895.

 

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Driving course taught at Polson Senior Center

6/17/2014

POLSON — The Smart Driver Course will be taught at the Polson Senior Center on June 17 from 8:30-11 a.m.-and 1-3 pm. Call (406) 883-4735, for a reservation.

 

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Wednesday, June 18

Enjoy Wednesday night dancing, treats, company

6/18/2014

POLSON — Ken’s Country Combo will play their brand of tunes at the Elks on Wednesday, June 18, from 7-10 p.m. Wear your summer duds and join us. The dances are a hoot, the treats are excellent and the company is spectacular. Come and enjoy the most fun you can find on a Wednesday night.

 

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Thursday, June 19

SPLASH held at KOA

6/19/2014

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will be held Thursday, June 19, from 5-7 p.m. Your host will be Polson RV Resort and KOA. Hope to see you there.

 

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