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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).

 

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 online meditation classes

ZOOM — Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 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. 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 at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.

 

Horsemen stay home for April

RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will not be holding their next monthly meeting in April due to the Covid-19 and CDC guidelines for social distancing and gatherings. Stay at home unless absolutely necessary and be part of the solution, not part of the problem. Stay safe.

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Thursday, September 21

Autumn on ‘Storytime’ agenda

9/21/2023

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Storytime Program takes place at 10 a.m. on Thursdays. On Sept. 21 “colors” will be their theme.

 

Enjoy Ronan’s Farmer’s Market

9/21/2023

RONAN — Every Thursday through Oct. 12, enjoy the Ronan Farmer’s Market from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Ronan Visitor’s Center on Highway 93.

Mission Valley Choral Society begin practices for Christmas Concert

9/21/2023

POLSON — The Mission Valley Choral Society begins practices for the 2023 Christmas Concerts from 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Christmas 2023 concerts are scheduled for Dec. 16 at the St. Ignatius Mission and Dec.17 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Polson. New director Cathy Gillhouse says she is thrilled to be directing the MVCS, and she hopes to draw in new singers to the four-part choir. Basses and baritones are especially needed. The Lake County community choir has existed since the 1960s. The choir brings a diverse group of people together, all ages with varied backgrounds, united to bring joy through music. For information call 406-261-3304 or 406-370-2076; or check out the MVCS web site at: missionvalleychoralsociety.org or Facebook page.

MVUMC celebrates International Peace Day

9/21/2023

ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Valley United Methodist Church will celebrate International Peace Day on Thursday, Sept. 21, beginning at 6 p.m. with face painting, a cake walk, speakers and a dinner at 7 p.m.

Do you have a favorite cultural dish that you could share? Please join us for a fun evening celebrating Peace Day. Bring the whole family.

MVUMC celebrates International Peace Day

9/21/2023

ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Valley United Methodist Church will celebrate International Peace Day on Thursday, Sept. 21, beginning at 6 p.m. with face painting, a cake walk, speakers and a dinner at 7 p.m.

Do you have a favorite cultural dish that you could share? Please join us for a fun evening celebrating Peace Day. Bring the whole family.

SPLASH in Polson

9/21/2023

POLSON — Logan Health will host the Sept. meeting of SPLASH from 5-7 p.m. SPLASH’S feature a variety of food and beverage options and are accompanied by split-the-pot opportunity as well as a swag give away.

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