Valley Journal: Event Calendar 7/7/2012

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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, July 18

Auditions to be held for children’s play

7/18/2012

POLSON — Glacier Lily Theatre Company will be presenting “Alice in Wonderland” in August. Auditions will be held on July 18 at Boettcher Park at 1 p.m. for kids going into grades 4-12 and will start at 1:30 p.m. for kids going into grades 2-3. Kids in grades 4-12 must prepare a monologue no longer than 30 seconds long. No prepared material is needed for kids going into grades 2-3. Parts will be announced at the end of auditions.
Kids with all levels of experience are encouraged to audition. There will be a rehearsal the next day where kids will receive scripts and rehearsal schedules. For more information, contact Anya Smith at (406)-553-2283 or mtgirl@slashcomma.com.

Thursday, July 19

Karaoke comedy presented in Polson

7/19/2012

POLSON — The Port Polson Players will be presenting “Peach Pie Reunion,” a karaoke comedy starting Thursday, July 19, and running until Sunday, August 5. Curtain time Wednesday thru Saturday is 8 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Adults are $18 and senior citizens/students are $17.
Contact Port Polson Players at (406) 883-9212 for more information.

SPLASH at First Interstate Bank

7/19/2012

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will be held on Thursday, July 19, from 5-7 p.m.
Your host will be First Interstate Bank located at 49573 US Highway 93 in Polson. See you there.

Friday, July 20

Bobcats to hold barbecue

7/20/2012

RONAN — Area friends, alumni, and Bobcat boosters are invited to join MSU Foundation president Michael Stephenson, MSU coaches, and Bobcat Club officers at a ranch barbecue west of Ronan on July 20 at 5:30 p.m. A golf scramble follows on Saturday, July 21, at 9 a.m. at Mission Mountain Country Club in Ronan. All proceeds benefit the MSU Bobcat Athletic Scholarship Fund.
For more information, contact Shad at 883-8803.

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Bobcats to hold barbecue

7/20/2012

All proceeds benefit the MSU Bobcat Athletic Scholarship Fund.

For more information, contact Shad at 883-8803.

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Ksanka welcomes public to Standing Arrow Powwow

7/20/2012

ELMO — The Kootenai Tribe, also known as the Ktunaxa Ksanka Band, welcome all nations and the general public to a powwow weekend the third weekend of July at Elmo Powwow Grounds. It is an Indian gathering featuring drumming, dancing and traditional dress and food. Visitors are welcome and asked to respect the dance area, which is sacred. Grand entries are at 7 p.m., Friday and at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, July 20-22.

Contact Gina Big Beaver at (406) 849-5659 for more information.

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Ksanka welcomes public to Standing Arrow Powwow

7/20/2012

ELMO — The Kootenai Tribe, also known as the Ktunaxa Ksanka Band, welcome all nations and the general public to a “powwow weekend,” the third weekend of July, at Elmo Powwow Grounds. It is an Indian gathering featuring drumming, dancing and traditional dress and food.
Visitors are welcome and asked to respect the dance area, which is sacred. Grand entries are at 7 p.m., Friday and at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, July 20-22.
Contact Gina Big Beaver at (406) 849-5659 for more information.

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Ronan Class of 1977 invited to reunion

7/20/2012

RONAN — The Ronan class of 1977 will have its 35th class reunion July 20 and 21. Letters were sent out in November 2011. The reunion will be at the Valley View Clubhouse. Please let us know if you are attending. The Valley View Women’s club is catering the Saturday night dinner and needs a count. We are also looking for classmates Ken Kimes and Ken Zaske. If anyone has information on them, please call Kelly Bailey at (406) 883-2910.

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Ronan class of 1977 to hold reunion

7/20/2012

RONAN — The Ronan class of 1977 will have their 35th class reunion on July 20 and 21. The reunion will be at the Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road. Please let us know if you are attending, the Valley View Women’s club is catering the Saturday dinner and we need a count.
For the gathering on Friday, July 20, at 7 p.m., everyone is invited to bring an appetizer.
On Saturday, July 21, some of us will be at clubhouse at 1 p.m. visiting and playing games. Breakfast and lunch are on your own. Dinner is at 5 p.m.
Call Kelly Bailey at (406) 883-2910 or (406) 260-6164, if you want more information.