Valley Journal: Event Calendar 3/3/2023

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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

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.

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.

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.

Faith Lutheran to hold Advent, Christmas Eve services

RONAN - Faith Lutheran Church, 406 5th Ave. SW, will hold Advent services on Wednesdays, Dec. 4, 11, and 18, at 7 p.m. and a Christmas Candlelight service on Dec. 24, at 4 p.m.

Friday, March 3

Annual Polson Booster Club fundraiser held

3/3/2023

POLSON — On Friday, March 3, the annual Polson Booster fundraiser will be held at the Mission Valley Elks Lodge. The evening will begin with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. the live auction, golden pint drawing, team basket auction, a dessert auction and a 50/50 drawing events will begin. Tickets are $35 or you can purchase a family ticket by contacting a Booster Club member, emailing: polsonboosterclub@gmail.com or calling 406-250-3021.

Saturday, March 4

Freezin’ for a reason

3/4/2023

POLSON — Join your local law enforcement officers, Special Olympic athletes and volunteers to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Montana. Register at: https://bit.ly/polson-plunge-reg Too chicken to plunge? You can still get in on the fun by signing up to help – go to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040945ada82ca4f49-shiver#

Monday, March 6

Visit with local MT legislators

3/6/2023

RONAN — Put March 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center on your calendar for a legislative update. It will be hosted by Northwest Counties Farm Bureau in conjunction with the Lake County Commissioners and the Lake County Democrat and Republican Central committees. Hoping everyone will come visit with our local Montana legislators.

Tuesday, March 7

Horsemen to meet

3/7/2023

Mission Valley Backcountry Horsemen is having their next monthly meeting on March 7 at 7 p.m. at the VFW in Ronan.

There will be discussions about the recent Rally For Public Lands that took place in Helena at our Capitol building, and the upcoming celebration/convention about Back Country Horsemen celebrating 50 years of service at the Majestic Arena in Kalispell April 14-16. Raffle tickets can be bought during our meeting on March 7. For more information go to: https://bchmt.org/wp/flathead/50-years-of-service/ There will be something for everyone at this convention.

Everyone is welcome.

Wednesday, March 8

Check out spring Job Fair

3/8/2023

POLSON — The Lake County spring Job Fair will take place on Saturday, March 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn and Suites.

Leon Hall Community Potluck held

3/8/2023

CHARLO — Leon Hall Community Potluck will be held on Wednesday, March 8, at Leon Hall, 35964 Leon Road. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. and at 6 p.m. you can line up for pot luck supper. Open to those in the Mission Valley looking for a low key social evening.

Meditation class offered

3/8/2023

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes on Wednesdays. from 6-7:30 p.m. For a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665.

Thursday, March 9

Ninepipes Museum opens

3/9/2023

CHARLO — Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana is open to the public. March and April early spring hours are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. 5 p.m., with tour groups by appointment only on Tuesdays through Saturdays. Check out the new merchandise and enjoy a walk on our nature trail. Sign up for our monthly e-news updates by sending us your name and email address to: info@ninepipesmuseum.org, calling 406-644-3435, or by stopping in.

Friday, March 10

Clarinet, guitar duo to entertain

3/10/2023

RONAN — Mission Valley Live presents Jaca, a clarinet and guitar duo that will entertain attendees on Friday, March 10 at 7 p.m. in the Ronan Performing Arts Center. This duo combines classical and world music to bring an adventurous, passionate and original musical style to the stage. Go to: missionvalleylive.com for more information.

Polson Ice Rink benefit held

3/10/2023

POLSON — Glacier Brewing, 6 Tenth Ave. E, will host a benefit for the Mission Valley Ice Rink, from 6-8 p.m. The event will feature the Montana ShamRockers, have raffle prizes, a silent auction and

Monday, March 13

Free 'Brain Development Is Architecture 4 Life' training held

3/13/2023

PABLO — Childhood On Monday, March 13, from 5:30—8 p.m. at Salish Kootenai College, Teresa Nygaard will present "Brain Development Is Architecture 4 Life."

Childhood development is impacted by many factors. This session explores how positive and negative experiences work to create basic human brain wiring and one’s view of the world. Understanding the brain science behind how trauma impacts the brain’s “wiring” or “architecture” allows for an entirely new way of interacting with others. The “architecture” of our minds defines one’s existence and life. Truth be told, we need to understand ourselves in order to begin understanding others.

Credits are available.

The training is free but registration is required. To register, send name, email, and contact number to helpinghandsfund1@gmail.com. Registration confirmation will be sent within seven days.

Wednesday, March 15

Free online meditation classes offered

3/15/2023

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, March 15, 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. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class. 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 him at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.

Thursday, March 16

Polson SPLASH held

3/16/2023

POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce will hold their monthly SPLASH Ameeting at the Mission Valley Christian Academy, 38907 U.S. Highway 35, from 5-7 p.m.