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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, October 9

Free dinner served

10/9/2015

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Pachyderms discuss U.S., world economics

10/9/2015

POLSON — Dr. Richard D. Erb, professor of economics at University of Montana and former U.S. Director on the International Monetary Fund Executive Board, will be the guest speaker at the Friday, Oct. 9, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club. He will answer the question, “Is the U.S. under economic attack from other world powers?” This subject is of huge relevance as we choose our leaders in the 2016 election. Pachyderms meet in the Polson Rural Fire Hall near the fairgrounds with a social time at 11:30 a.m. and a meeting from noon - 1 p.m.

 

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Reception held for new Sandpiper show

10/9/2015

POLSON — The reception for Sandpiper Art Gallery’s show “Driven to Abstraction,” will be held on Oct. 9, from 5-7 p.m.

 

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Monday, October 12

Herb group to meet at library

10/12/2015

POLSON – Thyme for Herbs meeting takes place on Monday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. in the North Lake County Public Library meeting room. 

The topic for the meeting will be: “What Ingredients to Avoid.” The discussion will include: preparing the herb garden for winter, harvesting seed, and preparing for the viruses of winter. Anyone interested in learning to use herbs is invited to join us.  Bring your questions. For more information, call Linda Peterson 406-319-2446.

 

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Polson school board to meet

10/12/2015

POLSON – The next Polson School Board meeting is set for Monday, Oct. 12, at the district office, 111 Fourth Ave. E. 

 

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Tuesday, October 13

Job Service committee to meet

10/13/2015

POLSON — The Lake County Job Service Employer Committee October meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 8:30 a.m. at the Polson School District Office, 111 Fourth Ave E. Mayor Heather Knutson will be presenting, so don’t miss the meeting. 

 

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Thursday, October 15

Kiwanis speaker to discuss ‘The Nest’

10/15/2015

POLSON — The Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Thursday of each month at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, Koostatah room from noon-1 p.m. The speaker on Thursday, Oct. 15, will be Brook Roberts, a board member of a new facility for pregnant and parenting young women in St Ignatius called the Nest. Anyone is welcome.

 

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Saturday, October 17

Benefit held for Cleveland family

10/17/2015

POLSON — The Spaghetti Dinner/Silent Auction benefit for William Cleveland will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 5 p.m. at the Elks Lodge on Main Street. The cost is $10 a person or $30 for a family of four. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the William Cleveland fund.

 

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Monday, October 19

NAMI presents ‘Minds Matter’ film

10/19/2015

POLSON — On Monday, Oct. 19, the National Alliance on Mental Illness will present the movie “Love and Mercy” in the North Lake County Public Library meeting room at 6:30 p.m. Mental health professional Julie Frederick, MCMHC, will facilitate a discussion afterwards. This is part of a film/discussion series called “Minds Matter” presented during the month of October. Refreshments will be served. Events are free to the public.

 

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Tuesday, October 20

Note earlier start for Celtic/folk music

10/20/2015

POLSON — Mission Valley Live 2015-16 will begin their season with “Men of Worth,” a Scottish and Irish folk duo who will  perform at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Polson High School. Tickets are $13 in advance and $15 at the door. 18 years and under are free. An adult must accompany children under t 12. Opening will be the “Shamrockers.” For more information, go to menofworth.com.

 

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Wednesday, October 21

Dance to Ken’s Country Combo’s tunes

10/21/2015

POLSON — Ken’s Country Combo will play for the Wednesday community dance on Oct. 21 at the Elks. We will dance from 7-10 p.m. All dancers are welcome.

 

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Transportation to discuss route

10/21/2015

POLSON — The Lake County School Transportation Committee will be meeting Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 1:30 p.m. in the large conference room of the Lake County Courthouse. Adjustments needed in school bus routes will be discussed. Guests are welcome.

For further information, contact Carolyn Hall, Lake County Superintendent of Schools, at 406-883-7262.

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Thursday, October 22

Church serves final free dinner of season

10/22/2015

POLSON — A free community dinner will be served on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E. The menu includes a harvest chicken dinner with all the trimmings. This is our final dinner for the season. All are welcome.

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Harvest Dinner date set

10/22/2015

POLSON — The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will hold its 45th annual Harvest Dinner of Swedish meatballs, potatoes, gravy, lefse, salad and dessert from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, in the church fellowship hall. The cost for the dinner is $10 per adult, $4 per child under 10 years. Fair Trade coffee will also be available for purchase. Dinner proceeds will benefit the local Cheerful Heart organization and Little Friends Preschool.

 

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