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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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Saturday, July 6

Enjoy ‘Baskerville’ comedy-mystery play

7/6/2024

POLSON — Ken Ludwig’s raucous Sherlock Holmes spoof, “Baskerville” has five actors play over thirty characters in this lightning-paced comedy-mystery sendup, running July 5 – 21. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday. For reservations call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers.com.

Tags:  Polson   Port Polson Players  

Enjoy ‘Baskerville’ comedy-mystery play

7/6/2024

POLSON — Ken Ludwig’s raucous Sherlock Holmes spoof, “Baskerville” has five actors play over thirty characters in this lightning-paced comedy-mystery sendup, running July 5 – 21. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday. For reservations call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers.com.

Tags:  Polson   Port Polson Players  

Enjoy ‘Baskerville’ comedy-mystery play

7/6/2024

POLSON — Ken Ludwig’s raucous Sherlock Holmes spoof, “Baskerville” has five actors play over thirty characters in this lightning-paced comedy-mystery sendup, running July 5 – 21. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday. For reservations call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers.com.

Tags:  Polson   Port Polson Players  

Fun Run held during Arlee Celebration

7/6/2024

ARLEE — At 8 a.m. the fun run registration takes place at the Arbor. Starting at noon drum and dance registration opens, including Hand-drum contest registration. A Drum Roll Call takes place at 12:45 p.m. Grand Entry takes place at 1 p.m. There is a break at 5 p.m. Another Drum Roll Call takes place at 6:45 p.m. and Grand Entry takes place at 7 p.m.

Ninepipes Museum holds ‘Cultivating Connections in our Community’ event

7/6/2024

CHARLO — On Saturday, July 6, the Ninepipes Museum will hold a First Saturday Artist/Artisan Event from 10:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Meet local and indigenous artists, artisans, musicians and photographers, and enjoy delicious huckleberry pastries from Allard’s Huckleberry Jam Factory, fabulous frybread from local food vendor Fat Baby Fry Bread. Our July event features artist and beader Alyss Fowler, Montana Moments Photographer Dee Dee Barbour, Salish Silversmith Josh Marceau, Home Décor artisan Tracy Tevis, and artist and craftsman Clayton Holler. Music with Ryder Parot on traditional Native Flute will be played from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and singer-song writer Katels will provide entertainment from 1-4 p.m. Go to: https://ninepipesmuseum.org/events/ for details.

 

Sunday, July 7

Mass held at Arlee Celebration

7/7/2024

 ARLEE — An Indian Mass is celebrated at 11 a.m. There is a Drum Roll Call at 1:15 p.m. and Grand Entry at 1:30 p.m. Drugs and alcohol are not permitted on premises.

Tags:  Arlee Celebration   Arlee  

Matinee performance of ‘Baskerville’ comedy-mystery

7/7/2024

POLSON — Ken Ludwig’s raucous Sherlock Holmes spoof, “Baskerville” has five actors play over thirty characters in this lightning-paced comedy-mystery sendup, running July 5 – 21. Showtime is 2 p.m. Sundays. For reservations call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers.com.

Tags:  Polson   Port Polson Players  

Wednesday, July 10

Free meditation classes offered

7/10/2024

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on 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.

 

Join Mother Goose activities

7/10/2024

POLSON — Mondays mean Mother Goose at the North Lake County Public Library. Join us at 9:15 a.m.  Mother Goose is geared toward ages 0 to 3, but all are welcome. We encourage parents and caregivers to participate with their children for this early learning time. 

 

Mission Valley Neurodegenerative Disease Support Group holds July meeting

7/10/2024

RONAN — Mission Statement: The purpose of this group is to provide an opportunity for individuals and their loved ones to connect with others who are also living with PD, MS or ALS. We meet at St. Luke Community Healthcare, 107 Sixth Ave. SW, Cottonwood Conference Room, (Main Floor across from the cafeteria). Our

July meeting date is Wednesday, July 10, at 7 p.m. The normal meeting time is the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Typically, we have a guest speaker for approximately one hour who will present information that relates to one of the neurodegenerative diseases (PD, MS or ALS). Contact person: Monte Jenkins, 406-253-3484 or jenkins@ronan.net

 

Tags:  Ronan  

Polson museum open 7-days per week

7/10/2024

POLSON — The Polson Flathead Lake Museum is located at 708 Main Street, Polson and is open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m.

Solar powered cooking taught

7/10/2024

POLSON — On Wednesday, July 10, at 5:30 p.m. The North Lake County Public Library will offer Solar Powered Cooking Information Exchange. Linda Kittle will facilitate an information exchange about Solar Powered Cooking. If you have equipment you want to show or that you have questions about, please feel free to bring it with you. 

Weather permitting, we will be outside in Sacajawea Park. 

Come and learn tips and tricks from those who are seasoned cooks.

Thursday, July 11

Baskerville comedy-mystery play performed

7/11/2024

POLSON —Ken Ludwig’s raucous Sherlock Holmes spoof, “Baskerville” showtime is 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. For reservations call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers.com.

Tags:  Port Polson Players   Polson  

Enjoy Rock the Dock Concert

7/11/2024

POLSON — Music starts at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaq Nuk Resort, 49708 US Highway 93 East, with “Highway 93” providing the tunes. 

Admission is free and all ages welcome.

Tags:  Polson  

Families First presentation made at library

7/11/2024

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program will bring in Brittany Simonich from Families First on Thursday, July 11, from 10-11 a.m. 

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

Fifth annual Paddle Palooza held

7/11/2024

BIG ARM — Culture night starts out the three-day Paddle Palooza event. For more information go to: nan@silverliningmt.org.

Tags:  Big Arm   Paddle Palooza  

Sign up for Research Cruise

7/11/2024

LAKESIDE — The Flathead Lake Biological Station invites you to a special FLBS 125 Anniversary Initiative Research Cruise on Thursday, July 11. Climb aboard the Far West at Flathead Harbor at Lakeside and Far West Boat Tours, 7007 US Highway 93, for an afternoon cruise on Flathead Lake with FLBS researchers and interns to one of the Biological Station’s Flathead Lake monitoring sites. 

Enjoy food and beverages while FLBS scientists and educators offer a conversational overview of Flathead Lake ecology, Flathead Watershed Monitoring Program, important FLBS research updates, FLBS education programs, and more. Cost is $125/person. Proceeds benefit FLBS research and monitoring. 

Space is limited. Reservations are required. For more information call 406-844-2628.

Friday, July 12

‘Baskerville’ comedy-mystery play performed

7/12/2024

POLSON —Ken Ludwig’s raucous Sherlock Holmes spoof, “Baskerville” runs July 5 – 21. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. For reservations call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers.com.

 

Tags:  Port Polson Players  

Pachyderms to meet

7/12/2024

POLSON — The next Pachyderm meeting will be held on July 12 at noon at the Polson Rural Fire Station located at 25 Regatta Road in Polson. Our guest speaker will be Lake County Commissioner Gale Decker. Commissioner Decker will provide an update on PL280 and law enforcement in Lake County among other topics. The commissioner will be available for Q&A as well. We hope to see you there.

Palooza ARE Spring Challenge held

7/12/2024

BIG ARM — The second day of the Paddle Palooza will be held on Friday, July 12 and includes an ARE Spring Challenge. For more information go to: nan@silverliningmt.org. 

Tags:  Paddle Palooza   Big Arm  

Saturday, July 13

‘Baskerville’ comedy-mystery play performed

7/13/2024

POLSON —Ken Ludwig’s raucous Sherlock Holmes spoof, “Baskerville” has five actors play over thirty characters in this lightning-paced comedy-mystery sendup, running July 5 – 21. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 

For reservations call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers.com.

 

Tags:  Polson  

Battle in the Bay

7/13/2024

BIGFORK — Mission Valley 3-on-3 Bigfork Battle in the Bay will be held July 13 at the Bigfork schools parking lots. Any questions you can contact Steve Woll at 406-261-1521. No refunds will be given after backets are posted. No dogs allowed.

Tags:  Big Fork   3 on 3  

Final day of Paddle Palooza held

7/13/2024

BIG ARM — Voyage 30 miles along Flathead Lake’s spectacular shoreline. For more information go to: nan@silverliningmt.org. 

Meet four authors

7/13/2024

POLSON — On Saturday, July 13, at 1 p.m. at the North Lake County Public Library Four Montana Authors Forum and Book Signing will take place. Leslie Budewitz, Christine Carbo, Milana Marsenich and Mary Barmeyer O’Brien will be here to speak about their process, read from their latest publications, sign books and will answer your questions. What an exciting group of local authors.

Sweet Pride in July Picnic returns

7/13/2024

RONAN — It is time for the Annual Sweet Pride in July Picnic in the Park. The event will be on July 13 in the Ronan City Park from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Promoting a safe, inclusive, and healthy community is core to the mission of SAFE Harbor. Over the last decade this activity has been a time for people to join for friendship, fun, and food. 

Tags:  Ronan  

Sunday, July 14

Watch ‘Baskerville’ comedy-mystery at theatre by the lake

7/14/2024

POLSON — Ken Ludwig’s raucous Sherlock Holmes spoof, “Baskerville” runs July 5 – 21. Showtime is 2 p.m. Sunday. 

For reservations call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers.com.

 

 

Monday, July 15

Gallery Art Show begins

7/15/2024

 

 

 

 

 

POLSON — The Sandpiper Gallery’s “The Aye’s (Eyes) Have It” Art Show takes place from July 15-Sept. 13. You will say “yes” when you see how our members interpret this theme. 

The Art Show reception will be held July 26, from 5-7 p.m. at the gallery located at 306 Main Street. The gallery is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays; closed on Mondays. 

Call 406-883-5956 or go to: sandpiperartgalleryandgifts.com for more information. 

 

 

Join Mother Goose activities

7/15/2024

POLSON — Mondays mean Mother Goose at the North Lake County Public Library. Join us at 9:15 a.m.  Mother Goose is geared toward ages 0 to 3, but all are welcome. 

We encourage parents and caregivers to participate with their children for this early learning time. 

 

Wednesday, July 17

Democrats hold Happy Hour

7/17/2024

POLSON — On Wednesday, July 17, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Glacier Brewing Company, 6 Tenth Ave. E, the Democrats will hold a fun event for their volunteers and supporters. They also have daily events to volunteer for and get involved with. Contact the Polson Field Office or call 402-507-8240.

Free meditation classes offered

7/17/2024

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku. The classes are held 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.

 

Polson museum open 7-days per week

7/17/2024

POLSON — The Polson Flathead Lake Museum is located at 708 Main Street, Polson and is open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m.

Thursday, July 18

Go to ‘Baskerville’ comedy-mystery play

7/18/2024

POLSON — Ken Ludwig’s raucous Sherlock Holmes spoof, “Baskerville” runs July 5 – 21. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. For reservations call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers.com.

 

Tags:  Polson   Port Polson Players  

Library holds Donation Day

7/18/2024

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Friends of the Library will hold a book donation day on Thursday, July 18, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. There is a limit of two boxes at a time. 

 

Rock the Dock Concert provides tunes

7/18/2024

POLSON — Music starts at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaq Nuk Resort, 49708 US Highway 93 East, with “Kelley and Ben” providing the tunes. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

Tags:  Highway 93   Polson  

Watch scuba, snorkel event

7/18/2024

POLSON — Missoula Scuba and Snorkel will be at Mission Valley Aquatic Center from 10-11 a.m. as part of the North Lake County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. Visit northlakecountylibrary.org or call 406-883-8225, for more information.

Friday, July 19

Good Old Days begins

7/19/2024

ST. IGNATIUS —Good Old Days begins with the Little Mr. & Miss Good Old Days Pageant from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be adult and junior division dessert baking contests with a $100 adult prize and a $50 junior prize at 4 p.m. Unlimited entries and no entry fee. Everyone is then welcomed by the St. Ignatius Chamber to a barbecue meal, with gourmet burgers, all the fixings, fresh roasted beef, potato and macaroni salads, baked beans, fruit salad and dessert all for $17 per adult and $8 for children under 10, at the Good Old Days Park from 5-7 p.m. The farmers market takes place from 5-7 p.m. and from 5-9 p.m. look for Big Toys. Beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Ignatius Amphitheater, Jeff Daniels and Western Front will provide family fun by performing classic country and rock music. 

 

Tags:  St. Ignatius   Good Old Days  

Listen at ‘Rock the Dock’ Concert

7/19/2024

POLSON — Music starts at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaq Nuk Resort, 49708 US Highway 93 East, with “Black Cherry” providing the tunes. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

 

Tags:  Polson   Highway 93  

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