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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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Wednesday, September 19

Birthday cake, ice cream to be served at next dance

9/19/2012

POLSON — Thanks for the wonderful support we’ve had at the community dances. Our next dance is on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 7:30-10:30 p.m. The goodies have been excellent and welcome. We are celebrating a birthday on Sept. 19, so cake and ice cream will be served. No treats are need for that evening’s dance. Ken’s Country Combo will be playing their superb tunes at the Elks. Hope to see you there.

 

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Thursday, September 20

Aquatic center to host SPLASH

9/20/2012

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will be held on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, from 5-7 p.m. Your host will be the Mission Valley Aquatic Center. Contact the chamber office at (406) 883-5969, for more information.

 

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Saturday, September 22

Help celebrate revamped shooting range

9/22/2012

POLSON — On Saturday, Sept. 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Polson Shooters Association will hold an open house at the newly revamped range at 38386 Kerr Dam Road. All hunters and gun enthusiasts are invited to come out and see our new improved facility. This is a free day to sight in your rifles before the beginning of the hunting season.

We will be serving hamburgers and hot dogs at lunchtime. There will be range officers and vendors to discuss any issues you may have with your rifles or handguns.

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Sunday, September 23

Breakfast, bake sale to help with Basler medical expenses

9/23/2012

POLSON — Knights of Columbus and Polson Catholic Christian Women will host a free will offering breakfast and bake sale on Sunday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m.-noon at Immaculate Conception Church. Proceeds will be given to Debbie Basler for medical expenses. Plan on joining us to support a great cause and have a delicious breakfast.

 

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Wednesday, September 26

Ridgewater Complex to be site of gubernatorial fundraiser

9/26/2012

POLSON — Please join us to meet with gubernatorial candidate Rick Hill at Ridgewater Office Complex, 145 Southlake Crest. This fundraising reception hosted by Dale Gillespie, Mike Maddy, Sen. Carmine Mowbray, Jim and Joanne Simpson, John Cowan, Jack and Susan Lake, Ron and Kathi Normandeau, takes place Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Contributions are appreciated, (maximum contribution $630). To RSVP please call Carmine at (406) 883-4677. 

Directions: Turn west off Highway 93 at Ridgewater, (across from Memory Lane), take immediate left on Long Lake; then next left to top of hill. There’s plenty of parking.

 

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Friday, September 28

Stivers to share Kenya, Tanzania experiences

9/28/2012

POLSON — Jack Stivers, Lake County Extension Agent, will be the featured speaker at the Friday, Sept. 28, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club to be held at the Rural Fire Dept. building on Airport Road west of the bridge in Polson. The business meeting begins at noon and adjourns at 1 p.m.

Stivers will share his experiences from a summer trip to Kenya and Tanzania where he volunteered at an orphanage and on the orphanage farm. He then went on a safari in the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

He is an Associate Professor with a master’s degree in animal science from Montana State University and a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Colorado State University.

Pachyderm meetings begin with a social time at 11:30 a.m.; attendees are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch. Anyone with an interest in learning is welcome to attend the meeting.

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Saturday, September 29

Fall Festival Dance supplies great music, food, fun

9/29/2012

POLSON — The Montecahto Club will host a Fall Festival Dance at the clubhouse, Highway 35, mile marker six, south of the firehouse, on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 7-10 p.m. KC and the Valley Kats will provide great jazz and swing music. Bring a snack to share and BYOB, two-drink limit, please. Come and enjoy the fun. There is no admission charge but donations are gladly accepted. All are welcome. 

 

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Golf tournament fundraiser for new Salish Point dock

9/29/2012

POLSON — The second annual Salish Point Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Sept. 29, at Polson Bay Golf Course with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. It will be a four-person, 18-hole scramble with prizes for longest drive, longest putt, hole-in-one, closest-to-the-pin and more. Entry fees are $200 per team, which includes green fees and lunch. This is a fundraiser for the new Salish Point dock so call Polson Bay Golf Course at (406) 883-8230, to register. 

 

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Taste older to younger wine

9/29/2012

DAYTON — The Mission Mountain Winery will be hosting a free vertical tasting of their Pinot Noir on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 10-5 p.m. This is a presentation of wine from older to younger vintages allowing one to see the effects of time upon a wine from the same place. Contact Mission Mountain Winery at (406) 849-5524, for more information.

 

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Tuesday, October 2

Meeting set for 4x4 enthusiasts

10/2/2012

POLSON — Four-wheel drive enthusiasts and those interested in family oriented outdoor recreation using 4x4 vehicles, are invited to the Skyliners 4-wheel drive club meetings and trail rides. We meet on the first Tuesday of the month at the Polson VFW, at 7 p.m. Our next meeting is Oct. 2.

For more information, call (406) 270-5423.

 

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