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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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Thursday, August 8

Families First Bingo held

8/8/2024

POLSON — Join Families First every Thursday in August (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) at Glacier Brewing at 6 p.m. for Bingo. Half of the Bingo card sales will benefit Families First programming in Lake County. Families First strengthens families through education, connection, play, and partnership. Bring the family. 

There will be activities for kids.

Tags:  Polson  

Summer Reading Program holds Movie Day

8/8/2024

POLSON — It’s “Movie Day” for the North Lake County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. This event will be held at the Polson Showboat Theater from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8. We will watch “How to Train Your Dragon.” 

Visit northlakecountylibrary.org or call 406-883-8225, for more information.

 

Friday, August 9

‘The Cemetery Club’ performed

8/9/2024

POLSON — Port Polson Players presents Ivan Menchell’s “The Cemetery Club,” July 25 – Aug. 11. All shows run Thursday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m.with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Reservations are available by calling the Players box office at 406-883-9212.

 

Tags:  Port Polson Players   Polson  

Pachyderms to meet at noon

8/9/2024

POLSON — Our next Lake County Pachyderm meeting is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 9, at noon at the Polson Rural Fire Station located at 25 Regatta Road. Our guest speaker will be Susie Hedalen, who is running for Montana Superintendent of Public Schools - OPI. We will also have a brand new PA system for the meeting. A special thank you to the Wold family for their donation towards the PA system. The PA system will enable people who have hearing challenges to better hear the speakers. 

Saturday, August 10

Art Festival held on Courthouse lawn

8/10/2024

POLSON — The 53rd annual Courthouse Art Festival will be held on the Lake County Court House Lawn from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts presents our Summer Art Festival for 2024, on Aug. 10. This is the Flathead Valley’s favorite one-day festival with over 80 booths. Featured are artists and crafters and live entertainment throughout the day. Food vendors include the Corn Dog House & Kettle Corn. 

Art Festival held on Courthouse lawn

8/10/2024

POLSON — The 53rd annual Courthouse Art Festival will be held on the Lake County Court House Lawn from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A BrewFest and Cruisin the Bay Car Show will also take place in downtown Polson. 

 

Car Show to be held in downtown Polson

8/10/2024

POLSON — On Saturday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., the annual “Cruisin’ By The Bay” Car show will take place with awards given at 2 p.m. Club members do not vote on show cars. One of a kind custom trophies will be given to Top Ten and Best of Show. All new cash prizes. 

Year of the Mustang Special Trophy will be voted on by People’s Choice special ballot. Food trucks, vendors, Rotary Club Brewfest, music and lots of fun are planned. For more information call 406-676-5007 or go to the Mission Valley Cruisers Facebook page. 

Tags:  Cruisen by the Bay   Polson  

Rotary Club Brewfest fundraiser on tap

8/10/2024

POLSON — The 2024 Youth Fundraiser Brewfest is an annual fundraiser benefitting Mission Valley youth. It will take place in conjunction with Art Festival and Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 10. Since 2007, the Polson club has distributed over $390,000 to various youth programs. Raffle tickets will be sold for a choice of five prizes worth approximately $1000.

Run for Beer

8/10/2024

POLSON — Join us at 10 a.m. for a fun-filled day of running, beer, and good vibes at Glacier Brewing Co., 6 Tenth Ave. E. Tickets start at $17.50. We’ve mapped out a 5k-ish course that starts and ends at this awesome taproom by Flathead Lake. Run, walk, or jog before celebrating with a locally made craft beverage at the finish line. The 5k course takes you through scenic routes with beautiful surroundings while getting your heart pumping. Gather your friends and come join us at Glacier Brewing Co on Aug. 10. It’s going to be a day filled with beer run fun. See you there.

 

Tags:  running race   Polson  

Turn in reading logs

8/10/2024

POLSON — Saturday, Aug. 10, is the last day to turn in reading logs for North Lake County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. Be sure to come in to collect your ticket and put in for the prize drawings.

 

Sunday, August 11

‘The Cemetery Club’

8/11/2024

POLSON — Port Polson Players presents Ivan Menchell’s “The Cemetery Club,” July 25 – Aug. 11. the Arts.

 

Tags:  Polson   Port Polson Players  

Monday, August 12

Learn about the life of Lucy Meriwether Lewis Marks

8/12/2024

POLSON — Mary Jane Bradbury, independent scholar and actress, will present “A Mother’s Journey: The Life of Lucy Meriwether Lewis Marks,” (the mother of Meriwether Lewis), on Aug. 12 at 6 p.m. at the North Lake County Public Library.  This program is brought to you by Humanities Montana and is free and open to the public.

 

Thursday, August 15

Celebrate the end of the Library’s Summer Reading Program

8/15/2024

POLSON — Come celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program at a block party at the North Lake County Public Library. Come for live music by Achilles Maroney, Mountain Berry Bowls, a hotdog and lemonade stand, games of free ice cream. We’ll also have a Paper Pie book sale in the Community Room. We will do our Big Prize drawing to find out who our lucky winners are.

 

Donate your books

8/15/2024

POLSON — You are welcome to bring material donations from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, to the North Lake County Public Library. There is a limit of two boxes at a time.

Families First Bingo played

8/15/2024

POLSON — Join Families First every Thursday in August at Glacier Brewing at 6 p.m. for Bingo. Half of the Bingo card sales will benefit Families First programming in Lake County. Families First strengthens families through education, connection, play, and partnership. Bring the family. There will be activities for kids.

 

Tags:  Polson   Families First  

SPLASH held at Logan Health

8/15/2024

POLSON — The August SPLASH gathering will be held at Logan Health from 5-7 p.m.

 

Tags:  Logan Health   SPLASH   Polson  

Those Boomer Boys’ perform

8/15/2024

POLSON — The Port Polson Players return “Those Boomer Boys” to the stage with their salute to the golden age of music and comedy, when Truman was president, but Elvis was king. Aug. 15 – Sept. 1. All shows run Friday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Reservations are available by calling the Players box office at 406-883-9212 or through the theatre website at: portpolsonplayers.com. All events produced at Polson’s beautiful Theatre on the Lake are presented in association with The Mission Valley Friends of the Arts.

Friday, August 16

Rock the Dock

8/16/2024

POLSON — Listen to Rob Quist on Friday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. There will be food, drinks, live music and more.

 

Tags:  Polson  

Those Boomer Boys’ perform

8/16/2024

POLSON — The Port Polson Players return “Those Boomer Boys” to the stage with their salute to the golden age of music and comedy, when Truman was president, but Elvis was king. Aug. 15 – Sept. 1. All shows run Friday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Reservations are available by calling the Players box office at 406-883-9212 or through the theatre website at: portpolsonplayers.com. All events produced at Polson’s beautiful Theatre on the Lake are presented in association with The Mission Valley Friends of the Arts.

Saturday, August 17

‘Those Boomer Boys’ perform

8/17/2024

POLSON — The Port Polson Players return “Those Boomer Boys” Friday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Reservations are available by calling 406-883-9212 or at: portpolsonplayers.com.

Day of Hope held in Polson

8/17/2024

POLSON — On Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Third Ave. the Day of Hope will be held. The day is sponsored by Tribal Health, Tribal Education, Polson Fire, Polson Police, local medical providers, non-profits, churches and more. Come for free back packs, school supplies, food, household supplies. For more information go to: Facebook.com/THEDAYOFHOPEMT

Families First holds Cornhole Tourney

8/17/2024

POLSON — The third annual Cornhole Tournament will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Glacier Brewing. Enjoy delicious food, celebratory desserts, a chance to get $250 prize, and above it all, be part of a unique block party for a cause. Lunch will be served at noon.

 

Tags:  Families First   Polson  

Sunday, August 18

‘Those Boomer Boys’ perform

8/18/2024

POLSON — The Port Polson Players return “Those Boomer Boys” to the stage with their salute to the golden age of music and comedy. Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Reservations are available by calling 406-883-9212 or at: portpolsonplayers.com. 

 

Tuesday, August 20

Polson hosts Shakespeare in the Park

8/20/2024

POLSON — Shakespeare in the Park presents “Hamlet” at Boettcher Park, (Polson High School if inclement weather), from 6-8 p.m. Pack a picnic, grab your friends, and enjoy this world class performance. Performances are free, and seating is first come, first served. We ask that tall chairs sit further back to allow those on blankets and in short chairs to see. 

 

Polson hosts Shakespeare in the Park

8/20/2024

POLSON — Shakespeare in the Park presents “Hamlet” at Boettcher Park, (Polson High School if inclement weather), from 6-8 p.m. Pack a picnic, grab your friends, and enjoy this world class performance. Performances are free, and seating is first come, first served. We ask that tall chairs sit further back to allow those on blankets and in short chairs to see. 

 

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