Community Notes

CLASS FOR CAREGIVERS

Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes are scheduled for six Thursdays, August 11- September 15 in Polson. Time for the class is 10-11:30. The classes are sponsored by the Area VI Agency on Aging to help caregivers thrive in this most difficult life role. Please call Jane at 1-800-266-4188 for more information or to sign up. Class size is limited.

SUPPORT GROUP

An adult sexual assault support group will begin on July 13, Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Agnes Vanderburg Building Room 101 at Salish Kootenai College. Childcare and snacks will be provided. Sexual violence can look many different ways – rape, incest, attempted rape, fondling, or any unwanted sexual contact. These acts are never the sex assault survivor’s fault.

Gather on Wednesdays for support and healing. For more information call Gena at 745-3525 extension 5102.

WOLF CLASS

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will host a wolf trapper certification class in Missoula on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the FWP Region 2 office at 3201 Spurgin Road.

Certification is mandatory for anyone planning to trap wolves in Montana, and trappers who successfully completed a wolf trapping course in Montana or Idaho do not need to retake the course.

Classes are free, and interested students can check the schedule and register online at fwp.mt.gov. Follow the links to “hunter education.” Classes will also be held in Bozeman on Aug. 13 and in Kalispell on Dec.10.

In addition to specifics on equipment and techniques, participants will learn about the history, ethics, management and regulations related to wolves and wolf trapping.

FREE “NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM”

Night at the Museum at the Miracle of America Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, Polson, on the 4th Thursday evening of each month. Programs start at 6:30 pm. Treats and donations accepted. Questions? Call 406-883-6804. On Aug 25 Join us to watch Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

HUNTERS EDUCATION

The Ronan-Pablo Fall Hunter Education course will begin Wednesday, Aug. 24, in Room 118 of the Beaverhead Math & Science building on the Salish Kootenai College campus in Pablo. Interested students are required to register online now at fwp.mt.gov. A parent or guardian must accompany students under 18 to the first night along with the signed forms from the website.

Pickup manuals at the following locations prior to class: Ronan Sports and Western, Westland Seed, Murdochs and Walmart in Polson. The entire manual must be read and chapter quizzes completed before the first class:

Only individuals 11 years of age or older at the day of sign-up may be certified upon successfully completing the course.

Volunteer instructors will begin instruction for the Hunters Education course on Wednesday, August 24th. Classes will continue on Thursday, Aug. 25, and Friday, Aug. 26. All classes will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. each evening. A mandatory field course is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 28. The test review and test will be on Monday, Aug. 29.

All hunter education classes are free of charge and open to hunters and non-hunters alike. Some students take the courses for the firearm safety and outdoor survival information, even if they don’t plan to hunt.

For updates, check the online class schedule at fwp.mt.gov. Follow links to “Education” and “Hunter Education.” For more information on the Ronan Pablo Hunters Education course call Lead Instructor, Virgil Rinke at 676-8132 or Instructors, Tom Fieber at 250-3386 or Germaine White, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, at 675-2700 extension 7299.

DEMOCRATS MEET

Lake County Democrats are hosting their annual “Calling All Lake County Democrats Picnic” at Boettcher Park, Friday, Aug. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Our featured guest and speaker will be Democratic candidate Jesse Laslovich, who is running for state auditor against Republican opponent Matt Rosendale.

Roast ham and turkey will be provided. Everyone is asked to bring a side dish, or desert, and their own alcoholic beverage if desired. Lemonade will be provided.

The “Wallflowers” will be on hand to entertain with folk, blues, and other types of music from the 60’s thru the 80”s . Bring a chair and enjoy seeing old friends and making new ones.