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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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Saturday, October 1

Journey Be opens used book, furniture store

10/1/2016

POLSON — Journey Be will open “Pretty Good Books,” 101 Seventh Ave. W, with a sale on Oct. 1. Journey Be opened the used books and furniture store to address homelessness issues in the area. The Grand Opening sale is from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information call 406-883-5160 or 406-871-1109.

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Sunday, October 2

Accordionists to jam

10/2/2016

POLSON — The Northwest Montana Accordion Association will hold a jam session at the Elks Club on Sunday, Oct. 2 , from 2-5:30 p.m. Call 406-752-8275 for more information.

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Monday, October 3

NAMI group to meet

10/3/2016

POLSON — NAMI Mission Valley wilL meet Monday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the North Lake County Library. We will be continuing with our series on "The Brain." All are welcome. If you have questions, please phone 406-883-1092.

Tuesday, October 4

Worthy Grand Matron to make official visit

10/4/2016

POLSON — Marlene Pfaff of Laurel, Worth Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star I Montana will make her official visitation to Mystic Chapter No. 53 on Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. She will be accompanied by Worthy Grand Patron David Nielsen of Helena. The meeting will be preceded by a soup supper at 5:30 p.m. at The Masonic Hall in Polson. The current Worthy Grand Matron Marlene and Worthy Grand Patron David will reside at their “OES – What a Wonderful World” session in Billings, June 14-17, 2017, to celebrate the 128th anniversary of Montana Grand Chapter.

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Wednesday, October 5

Celebrate fall in downtown Polson

10/5/2016

POLSON — Enter the Decorate The Bench Competition.” Choose your bench between now and Oct.5 by stopping in at Navigator Travel on Main Street in Polson and filling out a registration form and getting your information. You can be an individual, a business, a family, an organization … everyone is invited. We will ask the public to vote for their favorite “Bench” between Oct.15-21. On Saturday Oct. 22 we will have our “Fall Downtown Open House” and announce the winners Watch for details. Winners will receive PBC dollars prizes … $200 - first place, $100 – second place, and $80 third place. Hurry down to Navigator Travel and pick out your bench before they are all spoken for. This event is sponsored by your Polson

Chamber to hear from Judy Preston of Skill Builders

10/5/2016

POLSON — Judy Preston of Skill Builders will speak to members of the Polson Chamber of Commerce during their monthly luncheon meeting at the KwaTaqNuk Resort on Wednesday, Oct 5, from noon to 1 p.m. With more than 20 years of experience in business management and training, Preston plans to show members how they can gain the most from meetings such as the Chamber luncheon. Based in Ronan, Skill Builders specializes in motivation and inspiring leaders to build sustained success. Cost of the luncheon is $14.50. Reservations are not required. For additional information about the chamber and its activities, call 406-883-5969.

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Decorate a bench competition begins

10/5/2016

POLSON — Enter the “Decorate The Bench Competition.” Choose your bench between now and Oct. 5 by stopping in at Navigator Travel on Main Street in Polson and filling out a registration form and getting your information. You can be an individual, a business, a family, an organization … everyone is invited. We will ask the public to vote for their favorite “Bench” between Oct.15-21. On Saturday Oct. 22 we will have our “Fall Downtown Open House” and announce the winners Watch for details. Winners will receive PBC dollars prizes … $200 - first place, $100 – second place, and $80 third place. Hurry down to Navigator Travel and pick out your bench before they are all spoken for. This event is sponsored by your Polson business community.

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Ken’s Country Combo to play

10/5/2016

POLSON — Ken’s Country Combo will play at the Elks from 7-10 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, for the Community Dance fall kick-off. Al are welcome so come and join in.

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Friday, October 7

Benefit set for cancer patient

10/7/2016

POLSON — A fundraiser dinner for Steve Heintz is set for Friday, Oct. 7, at the Red Lion Inn, starting with a no-host cocktail and hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m. followed by a prime rib and salmon dinner buffet at 7 p.m. The dinner at Red Lion Inn is provided by Finley Point Grill. The event includes a 50/50 raffle and auction, and music by JIMnI. Tickets can be purchased at Polson Red Lion Inn and Finley Point Grill. For more information, call Wanda at 406-407-5154.

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Church yard sale on tap in Polson

10/7/2016

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Polson, 110 Sixth Ave., will have a yard sale from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7.

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Wednesday, October 12

Rural Fire District sets meeting date

10/12/2016

POLSON — The next Polson Rural Fire District Meeting takes pace on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. at Big Arm Station Number 2.

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Thursday, October 13

Save the date for Octoberfest

10/13/2016

POLSON — Save the date Thursday, Oct. 13 for the Masumola Club’s Octoberfest. Hosts are already decorating.

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Friday, October 14

Book signing planned at Lutheran Church

10/14/2016

POLSON — A book signing of Breathing Holes II by Pastor Marty Kaarre at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church will take place on Friday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. Dessert, coffee, tea and juice will be served. Everyone is welcome.

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Free spaghetti dinner served

10/14/2016

POLSON — A free dinner will be served at Polson Presbyterian Church on Oct. 14 from 5-6:30 p.m. We will serve a spaghetti dinner with garlic bread, tossed salad and dessert. 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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Hertz to address Pachyderm meeting

10/14/2016

POLSON — The cost of Public Law 280, as well as state budgetary and revenue issues will be the focus of the Friday, Oct. 14, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club set for noon at the Polson Rural Fire Department meeting room on Regatta Road. Featured speaker will be Montana Representative Greg Hertz who will review the provisions of Public Law 280, an agreement that requires Lake County to prosecute felonies committed by tribal members in Lake County. He will also discuss infrastructure funding, meth and opioid addiction problems, and property and income tax issues. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Second ‘Souptober Tailgate’ event planned

10/14/2016

POLSON — Don’t feel like cooking? Join PEACE for our second annual Souptober Tailgate event in the New Life Church parking lot before the Pirate football game on Oct. 14. The event is from 5:30-7 p.m. and the cost is $5 per person or $20 per family. All proceeds go towards the education of teenagers on the issue of teen dating abuse. Call 406-270- 9160 for more information.

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