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News from Start Your Recovery

StartYourRecovery.org provides helpful information for people who are dealing with substance use issues — and their family members, friends, and co-workers, too. They know that there is no one-sizefits-all solution to the challenges faced by those who misuse alcohol, prescription or illegal drugs, or other substances, and they aim to break through the clutter to help people at any stage of recovery.

Their goal is to offer people who are dealing with substance use issues a single source of reputable, objective information about signs, symptoms, conditions, treatment options, and resources — presented in a user-friendly format and in language that’s easy to understand. They asked: “Why doesn’t someone offer access to these resources in one place?” Then they asked: “Why don’t we?”

To do it, they brought together leading clinicians and experts in substance use prevention treatment and recovery from nonprofit, academic, and government institutions — the Education Development Center, The Jed Foundation (JED), Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the Veterans Health Administration, Yale University School of Medicine, and more. Reingold — a leader in creating outreach campaigns that promote mental health awareness and help-seeking — works with these experts to assemble, validate, and present the best information available for people dealing with substance use issues.

Personal stories, resource and support information are available on their website:StartYourRecovery.org

Wednesday, March 15

Free online meditation classes offered

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

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.

Friday, March 17

St. Patrick’s Day

Let the Shenanigans begin

RONAN — The annual Ronan St. Patrick’s is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 17. Call the Ronan Chamber of Com- merce at 406-676-8300, for more information.

MCT rendition of ‘Red Riding Hood’ takes stage

ARLEE — Join the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s latest event at the Arlee High School gym at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 17. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for students and $15 for a family. Tickets are available at the door. Over the river and through the wood to grandmother’s house she goes. In this epic tale, Red Riding Hood and her pals are urged to stay true to their path. With help from her family and loyal young Locksmith, Red finds her grandma. Along the way the crew learns that, “Life is no picnic when you stray from the trail!”

Saturday, March 18

Join ‘Great Futures’ luncheon

POLSON — The Polson Boys & Girls Club, 110 17th Ave. W, invites you to meet the kids, see the club and discover what’s to come on Saturday, March 18, at noon. A free luncheon will be served at noon, with a “Great Futures” program presentation at 12:15 p.m. and tours and exhibits for viewing starting at 12:45 p.m. For more information, call 406883-0521.

Sunday, March 19

Mini retreat to be held

KALISPELL — Active Hope is a group experi- mental learning program that supports us to cultivate physical, mental, and emotional resilience so that individually and collectively we have the capacity to address the climate crisis. This program will take place at Lone Pine State park, 300 Lone Pine Road from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and will be facilitated by Penelope Baquero. The cost is $65 and scholarships are available. To register contact Hannah Hernandez at 406-638-1149.

Wednesday, March 22

Flathead Irrigation District to meet

RONAN — The next Flathead Irrigation District meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 22, at 1 p.m. upstairs in the Mission West Community Development Partners building, 407 Main Street SW. An elevator is available. The February meeting was cancelled so the February/ March agenda will be discussed.

Free online meditation classes offered see page 24

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, March 22, and on subsequent Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku, from 6-7:30 p.m. 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 23

‘Concept to Consumer’ seminar offered RONAN — “Concept to Consumer” is a seminar designed for new food businesses and value-added production enterprises to equip them with the necessary tools to take their fledgling business concept all the way to the consumer with the highest chance of success. Join us on Thursday, March 23, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main Street SW, or virtually. Go to: missionwestcdp. org/concept-to-consumer/ to register for on site or virtual attendance.

Friday, March 24

Ag Appreciation dinner to be held

RONAN — The annual Ag Appreciation dinner, to honor the local agricultural industry and the incredible humans in our community, takes place at the Lake County Fairgrounds on Friday, March 24. The event includes dinner, awards, and raffles. You don’t want to miss this night. Time TBD. Call 406-676-8300 for more information.

Pachyderms to meet

POLSON — The Lake County Republican Pachyderm meeting will take place at the Polson Rural Fire Dept., 25b Regatta Rd, on Friday, March 24, from noon- 1 p.m.

Craft circle gathers in St. Ignatius

ST. IGNATIUS — The Three Chiefs Cultural Center, 77579 U.S. Highway 93, is the site of a craft circle held on Fridays from 1-4 p.m. Bring your favorite craft and join in. There are often featured guest artists and crafts people. Watch their Facebook page: facebook. com/incashola

Wednesday, March 29

Free online meditation classes offered

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, March 29, and on subsequent Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku, from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-7210665 or email him at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.

Friday, March 31

Free ‘Defining Domains of Wellness in Selfcare’ training to be held

PABLO — On Friday, March 31, from noon 3 p.m. at Salish Kootenai College, Teresa Nygaard will present “Defining Domains of Wellness in Selfcare.”What does it mean to feel well? There is no simple answer to this question because there are different aspects of feeling healthy or well for each individual. It’s not just about the absence of illness or stress, it’s so much more based on one’s life. The facilitator and participants will look at the domains of health and wellness. Each participant will have the opportunity to create their own selfcare diagram and plan.

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.

Saturday, April 1

Two Palm Sunday weekend concerts planned

MISSION VALLEY

— The Mission Valley Choral Society Palm Sunday weekend concerts are scheduled for 1 p.m., to leave you smiling as you help beautiful our town.

Friday, April 21

Have fun at Cowboy Ball

POLSON — Friday, April 21, is the date for this very popular western themed event, the Cowboy Ball. It takes place at the Polson Fairgrounds facility, inside a very large heated tent. Don’t miss the fun; great prime rib buffet dinner, catered bar, live and silent auctions, along with great dancing music following the live auction. Donations for the live & silent auctions are welcome. Tickets from PFI board members. Call 406-883-1100, for more information.

Saturday, April 22

Saturday, April 1, at the Mission in St. Ignatius and at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 2, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. A meal will be served in the church basement immediately following the Sunday concert. The 90-minute concerts are free and welcoming to all. Free-will offerings will be taken at each concert.

For information, contact 406-261-3304 or 406370-2076.

Wednesday, April 19

Help clean up

RONAN — Join community members as they partner with Ronan High School students and Ronan City Hall to clean up the town. From litter patrol to larger projects, this one-day event is sure

Free ‘Defining Domains of Wellness in Selfcare’ training held

PABLO — On Friday, March 31, from noon 3 p.m. at Salish Kootenai College, Teresa Nygaard will present “Defining Domains of Wellness in Selfcare.” What does it mean to feel well? There are different aspects of feeling healthy or well for each individual. It’s not just about the absence of illness or stress, it’s so much more based on one’s life. The facilitator and participants will look at the domains of health and wellness. Credits are available. The training is free but registration is required. Send name, email, and contact number to helpinghandsfund1@ gmail.com. Registration confirmation will be sent.