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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.

 

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Tuesday, January 8

Learn to use herbs to maintain health

1/8/2013

POLSON — “The Challenge to Stay Well” will be the topic of the next Thyme for Herbs group gathering on Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. at the North Lake County Public Library meeting room, 2 First Ave. E. (use the east side door). 

Everyone struggles with everyday health challenges, from a virus to a chronic disease. The purpose of the presentation is to help you understand the nutritional and medicinal value of herbs in maintaining your health. Come hear a presentation and join in the discussion. 

It’s free and open to all who are interested in making their health better. If you have questions, call Linda Peterson at (406) 319-2446.

 

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Sign up for spring soccer

1/8/2013

POLSON — Spring soccer registration is now open. You can sign up Jan. 8 at Polson High School Commons (5 to 7 p.m.) or send in registration materials to PYSA, P.O. Box 1337, Polson, MT 59860. Deadline is Jan. 15. For more information, go to polsonyouthsoccer.org or email us at info@polsonyouthsoccer.org.

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Square dance lessons begin

1/8/2013

POLSON — The Polson Paddle Wheeler’s Square Dance Club is starting beginners' lessons on Tuesdays starting Jan. 8. Classes are from 7-8 p.m. at the Polson Senior Citizen’s Center, 504 Third Ave. E. For more information, call (406) 676-2222.

 

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Water use agreement meetings on tap

1/8/2013 - 1/9/2013

POLSON — The parties to the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project water use agreement are planning two days of meetings Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 8 and Jan. 9. The meetings will take place at the KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson at 9 a.m. in the main meeting room.  These are public meetings open for all to attend.    

 

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Wednesday, January 9

Polson Rural Fire District to meet at fairgrounds

1/9/2013

POLSON — Polson Rural Fire District Trustee monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds station. For a full text of approved minutes and the agenda, please go to www.polsonfire.org.

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Thursday, January 10

Masumola Club meeting to highlight poet Robert Burns

1/10/2013

POLSON — The January 2013 meeting of the Masumola Club will be held on Thursday, Jan. 10, and will highlight the Scottish poet, Robert Burns. 

A social hour will be held from 5:45-6:30 p.m. and a Scottish dinner at 6:30 p.m. 

The program will be at 7 p.m. along with other “Robert Burns” activities. The clubhouse is located on Masumola Road. Turn onto Rocky Point Road off Highway 93 and Masumola is a right turn after the 3-mile marker. The clubhouse is 1/4 mile down the road. 

Anyone in the community of Polson and the surrounding area is invited to attend this meeting as a guest or to join the club and enjoy friendship, meetings, and interesting programs. 

The only requirement for new guests is to bring your own utensils and a dish to pass, if you wish. 

For membership information, contact Irene Marchello at (406) 883-6184.

 

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Friday, January 11

Church hosts free dinner

1/11/2013

POLSON —The January Friendship Table dinner, a free community dinner, is coming up Jan. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from Linderman Elementary School. 

Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

 

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Home educators hold geography bee

1/11/2013

POLSON — The Mission Valley Home Educators’ geography bee will be held Friday, Jan. 11, at the North Lake County Public Library community room at 2 p.m. The bee is a fun opportunity to learn and to find out what you know already. This bee is sponsored by the National Geographic Society and the questions range from easy (choose between two answers) to difficult (do you know it or not?). Our bee is for Lake County homeschoolers in fourth through eighth grades, and the winner will qualify to take a written test that will be sent in with all the other winners of the bee in Montana. The students with the top 100 scores on the test will be invited to the state geography bee in Billings. 

For more information, call Ann Murphy at (406) 849-5413.

 

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Pachyderms resume regular schedule

1/11/2013

POLSON — The Lake County Pachyderm Club will resume a regular meeting schedule with the first meeting of the new year on Friday, Jan. 11. Guest speaker will be Leo Rosenthal, Fisheries Management Biologist for the Swan and south and middle forks of the Flathead River. He will give an overview of the Swan Lake experimental lake trout removal program, which began in 2009.

The Pachyderms meet the second and fourth Fridays of each month at the Polson Rural Fire Hall on Regatta Road. Social time is at 11:30 a.m.; the business meeting begins at noon and adjourns at 1 p.m.  Guest speakers discuss a wide variety of topics, and anyone desiring to learn is welcome to attend.

 

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Therapists to hold open house

1/11/2013

POLSON — Polson Physical Therapy will hold an open house on Friday, Jan. 11, from 6-8 p.m. All are invited to meet the therapists, enter a free drawing and enjoy free appetizers and drinks. Polson Physical Therapy is located at 211-A Main St. For more information, call (406) 883-8101. 

 

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Saturday, January 12

Join Jingle Bell Jog

1/12/2013

POLSON — Join in on Saturday, Jan. 12, for the first 3-mile jog of the year. Pre-register by Jan. 4 at www.polsonrunning.com to receive a hat. Packet pickup is Friday, Jan. 11 from 6-8 p.m. at Polson Physical Therapy. Starting line is Saturday, at Century 21 Big Sky Real Estate at 8 a.m., with the walk/run to begin at 9 a.m. Registration fee is $15 with a hat or $10 without a hat. Proceeds benefit Mission Valley Aquatics. Call (406) 883-8322 for more information.

 

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Wednesday, January 16

Elks hold first dance of new year

1/16/2013

POLSON — The first community dance will be held on Jan. 16 at the Elks Club from 7-10 p.m. Tunes will be played by Ken’s Country Combo. Requests are welcome, as are treats.

 

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