Valley Journal: Event Calendar 1/23/2013

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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

All welcome to Easter service

RONAN - Faith Lutheran Church, 406 Fifth Ave. SW, invites all to their Easter Sunday service on Sunday, April 20, at 9 p.m. Refreshments will follow the service.

Arlee to hold free screening clinic

ARLEE — A free Developmental and Preschool Screening Clinic for children ages 0 to 5 for Arlee School District will be held on Oct. 29, 2024, from 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. at Arlee Elementary School. This free screening will include gross motor, fine motor, language concepts, communication concepts, communication skills, hearing and vision screening.

Call 406-726-3216 to schedule an appointment for your child’s screening or to receive more information.

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.

Church holds annual Craft Fair/Garage Sale

POLSON - The fourth annual vendor/craft fair and garage sale will take place from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 301 16th Ave. E. A hot dog lunch will be available for $2 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information call 406-250-1061.

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.

Donation day planned at library

POLSON —Friends of the Library will hold their donation day on Nov. 2 for the month of November. You can donate up to two boxes of books per donation. Please make sure they are in good, clean condition. Visit: northlakecountylibrary.org and go to the “about us” tab and choose material donation policy for specific details.

Wednesday, January 23

Charlo students host blood drive

1/23/2013

CHARLO — National Honor Society students will host a Charlo community blood drive on Wednesday, Jan. 23, from 1-6 p.m. in the multipurpose room at the school.

To schedule an appointment or for more information, please contact Sharon Hertz at (406) 644-2206 ext. 245.

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Presentations on tap at water rights town hall meeting

1/23/2013

RONAN — Concerned Citizens of Western Montana will be holding a meeting to update the public on the CSKT reserved water rights compact expected to go to the Montana legislature for ratification in 2013.

The meeting will take place at the Ronan High School auditorium, 130 Third Ave. W., Ronan, from 6:30-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 23. Join us to learn more about the water compact documents and to hear a differing point of view on this issue. Dr. Kate Vandemoer, a hydrologist from Arizona will do a presentation and a representative of the Western Montana Water Users Association will update you on their organization’s efforts to ensure an equitable agreement for irrigators. For more information call (406) 626-3353 or email us at montanasovereign@gmail.com.

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Thursday, January 24

Annual meeting on tap for Fort Connah group

1/24/2013

CHARLO — Fort Connah Restoration Society will hold its annual meeting at 5:30 p.m., on Jan. 24 at Ninepipes (Allentown) Restaurant. Prospective members are welcome.

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Friday, January 25

Big Arm program looks at fur trade history

1/25/2013

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will host the Humanities Montana Speakers Bureau program “The Fur Trade in Montana” with Dr. E. B. Eiselein on Friday, Jan. 25. The program will be at Big Arm Historic School, starting with a potluck at 6 p.m. and the presentation at 7 p.m. The presentation is free and open to the public. Partial funding for the speakers bureau program is provided by a legislative grant from Montana’s Cultural Trust and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Eiselein teaches Native American Studies at Flathead Valley Community College. Writing under his Indian name “Speaks Lightning,” he has produced about 20 books dealing with various aspects of Indian culture, history and spirituality. His books about Montana’s Indian nations include “Montana’s Indian Cultures” and “Indian Montana: A Winter Count.” He currently serves as the senior historian for Native American Netroots. He has a Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Arizona. He is of Canadian Anishinabe descent.

For more information, please call Alison at (406) 849-6628.

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Saturday, January 26

Elk foundation plans dinner, auction

1/26/2013

POLSON — Tickets are still available for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Big Game Banquet on Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Best Western KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson. Join us for raffles, games, and the silent auction beginning at 5 p.m., with dinner starting at 7 p.m. and the live auction following shortly thereafter.

Join the Mission Valley Chapter, where fun and fundraising combine for a memorable event all in a spirit of camaraderie shared by folks who love the outdoors. For more information and tickets, please contact Kelly Kost at (406) 240-1325 or Clint Sohr at (406) 531-8493, or call the Les Schwab store in Ronan.

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Friday, February 1

Polson film festival gearing up

2/1/2013 - 2/3/2013

POLSON — Flathead Lake International Cinemafest and its many events are Feb. 1-3 in Polson.

Filmmakers from around the world will showcase their films, while the general public will have the opportunity to view them. Students 18 years and younger are invited to show short to feature-length films in FLIC Jr.

Films will be shown and tickets may be purchased at the Showboat Cinemas in Polson. Other event tickets are available online.

Guest filmmaker, Jeff Chiba Stearns, an international award winning animation and documentary filmmaker from Vancouver, B.C., will be present to share and discuss his work.

Thirty-year film and television producer David W. King, who moved to Polson in 2012 and formed his production company, David W. King Pictures, will also give a special presentation and talk with the audience.

Volunteers are needed to work on the festival. To volunteer for FLIC, call (406) 883-4160 or (406) 883-5908, or for more information visit flicpolson.com or email flic@montanasky.net.

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Tax help offered at SKC

2/1/2013 - 2/22/2013

PABLO — Free tax help is offered through the VITA Program to low- to moderate-income (generally, $51,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. SKC student volunteers will offer tax help from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays in February (Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22) at SKC’s Agnes Vanderburg Building.

No appointments are necessary.

For more information, contact Tina Begay at (406) 275-4851 or tina_begay@skc.edu.

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