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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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Friday, January 13

Free dinner served at Polson Church

1/13/2017

POLSON — The January Friendship Table Dinner is on Jan. 13 from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

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Pachyderms invite Judge Christopher to speak

1/13/2017

POLSON — The Lake County Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, Jan. 13, at noon in the Rural Polson Fire Department building on Regatta Road in Polson. District Judge Kim Christopher will be the featured speaker. She will explain the need for a separate criminal justice building. She is expected to share courtroom examples of potentially explosive situations where feuding family members needed to be separated by deputy sheriffs. Anyone wishing to be informed on this issue is cordially invited to attend the meeting.

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Wednesday, January 18

Special speaker planned for Resource Roundtable

1/18/2017

POLSON—It might be a bit cold outside but the time together will warm your heart and stimulate your mind-so join us. Resource Roundtable will meet on Jan. 18 at noon in the Lake County Health Department conference room. Lunch will be provided. We will have a special speaker. Please RSVP for a meal count.

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Thursday, January 19

Polson Co-op hosts SPLASH

1/19/2017

POLSON — The first Polson Chamber of Commerce SPLASH of 2017 will be held on Thursday, Jan. 19, from 5-7 p.m. at the Montana Co-op, 401 Main Street. The monthly Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour offers participants the chance to network and learn more about the featured business every month. For additional information about this and other Chamber programs, visit www.polsonchamber.com or call 883-5969.

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Saturday, January 21

‘Youth Mental Health First Aid’ class offered

1/21/2017

POLSON — A “Youth Mental Health First Aid” Class will be given at Polson Foursquare Church on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

This free 8-hour training teaches a five-step action plan to offer initial help to young people showing signs of mental illness in a crisis, and connect them with appropriate professional, peer, social, or self-help care. To register for the class, call 406-300-7011 or 406-261-8723.

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Watch ‘A Culture of Health …” at Showboat

1/21/2017

POLSON — Premiere the screening of “A Culture of Health: Farm to Hospital in Montana” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Showboat Cinemas in Polson during the Flathead Lake International Cinemafest, commonly called FLIC. Continue the conversation during a social hour from 3-4 p.m. at the Vine & Tap in Polson.

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Wednesday, January 25

Free intro to Zen Meditation class offered

1/25/2017

POLSON — A special Introduction to Zen Meditation Class is being offered at the YogaHeart Studio, 314 Main Street, on Wednesday, on Jan. 25, from 7-9 p.m. The class, presented by Zen Priest Jerry Smyers, includes an introduction to Zen, meditation instruction and practice, a questions and answer period and refreshments. There is no charge for this class. Everyone is welcome. For more details call 847-721-0665

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Thursday, January 26

Free dinner served at Baptist Church

1/26/2017

POLSON — There will be a free community dinner at Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E, on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m. The menu includes: soups, stews, salads, and desserts. All are welcome.

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Museum showcases traveling exhibit

1/26/2017

POLSON — The Miracle of Montana Museum’s “Free Night at the Museum” will take place on Thursday, Jan. 26, with the National Archive’s traveling exhibit of “The Bill of Rights and You,” which, commemorates its 225th anniversary.

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Shooters hold social, dinner, meeting

1/26/2017

POLSON — The Polson Shooters’ Association will hold its annual general membership meeting on Jan. 26, 2017, at the Polson VFW. The meeting starts with social time (no host bar) at 5:30 p.m. A spaghetti dinner follows at 6 p.m. with the meeting after. The cost of the dinner will be waived for those joining or renewing their membership. For more information call 406-883- 1110 or 406-249-2250.

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Storytime tells another dinosaur story

1/26/2017

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library hosts Storytime at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Thursdays for preschoolers. This week’s story is: “How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You?” The North Lake County Public Library is located at 2 First Ave., E in Polson. For more information call 406-883-8225.

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