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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

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.

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.

Experience ‘Lights under the Big Sky’

RONAN — On Saturday, Dec. 11, “Lights Under the Big Sky” will provide fun and entertainment for residents of the Mission Valley at the Ronan Fairgrounds from 5-9 p.m. There will be holiday lights displays; family activities and Santa.

Faith Lutheran to hold Advent, Christmas Eve services

RONAN - Faith Lutheran Church, 406 5th Ave. SW, will hold Advent services on Wednesdays, Dec. 4, 11, and 18, at 7 p.m. and a Christmas Candlelight service on Dec. 24, at 4 p.m.

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Wednesday, November 1

Dance, more at MME ‘Western Shindig’

11/1/2023

POLSON — Mission Mountain Empowerment will hold a Western Shindig on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn. There will be a silent auction, entertainment, and dancing for a $25 admission fee (age: 21+ only). Hors d’oeuvres and refreshment included. Tickets available at Twice But Nice and Nifty Thrifty businesses and MME administration office or: www.eventbrite. com.

All proceeds go towards MME and enriching the lives of the individual they serve.

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Thursday, November 2

‘Tools’ the Storytime topic at the library

11/2/2023

POLSON — Thursdays mean Story Time! Join us at 10 a.m. at our temporary location: First United Methodist Church 30116th Ave. E. Story Time is geared toward kindergarten readiness, ages 3-5, but everyone is welcome! We read books, make crafts and play games. Parents and Caregivers are encouraged to join in. Brittany from Families First will be a special guest

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Library makes available Zoom production

11/2/2023

POLSON — The Montana Library Network Virtual Program, “Logic and Magic with Jon Turk” can be seen on Thursday, Nov. 2, from 6:30-8 p.m. This is a virtual program on Zoom that is free and open to all. You must register to receive the link. Register at: https://tinyurl. com/jonturkMT. Dr. Jon Turk earned a Ph.D. in chemistry in 1971 and was nominated by National Geographic as one of the Top Ten Adventurers of the Year in 2012. Between these bookends, Jon co-authored the first environmental science textbook in North America, followed by 35 additional texts. At the same time, he kayaked around Cape Horn, across the North Pacific, and around Ellesmere Island. He has mountain biked across the Gobi in Mongolia and made first ski descents and first rock climbing ascents around the globe. In Siberia, Jon’s worldview was altered by Moolynaut, a Siberian shaman, and his later books reflect these spiritual journeys. Go to our website for a complete description of this program.

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Monday, November 6

Join early learning time at the library

11/6/2023

POLSON — Mondays mean Mother Goose. Join us at 9:15 a.m. Mother Goose is geared toward ages 0 to 3, but all are welcome.

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Tuesday, November 7

Improve your parent-child relationship

11/7/2023

POLSON — Join Families First Learning Lab’s Circle of Security program to improve your parent-child relationship. Our facilitators teach you how to support your child’s emotional needs, develop their self-esteem, and respect their desire for security. The program includes a free follow-up consultation with a counselor from Families First. Join us for our next FREE 5-class series starting Tuesday, Nov. 7. Childcare and dinner are provided. Register at: familiesfirstmt. org/mbh.html or email Brittany at: brittany@ familiesfirstmt.org.

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Thursday, November 9

Join Story Time

11/9/2023

POLSON — Thursdays mean Story Time. Join us at 10 a.m. at our temporary location: First United Methodist Church 301 Sixteenth Ave. E. Story Time is geared toward kindergarten readiness, ages 3-5, but everyone is welcome. This week is about “Things that Go.”

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Masumola Club will discuss Mission Valley Ice Arena

11/9/2023

POLSON — Masumola Club will meet on Thursday, Nov. 9. Social hour begins at 5:45. Help celebrate the Thanksgiving season with hosts Connie and Dick Reynolds and Pat and Susan Hartman.

Hosts are providing turkey with gravy (and maybe a few potatoes). Suggested food distribution: A–H - dessert; I–O - salad or vegetable; P– Z hot dish. The program will be about the Mission Valley Ice Arena.

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Friday, November 10

Gubernatorial candidate to attend Pachyderm meeting

11/10/2023

POLSON — Our next Pachyderm meeting will be held on Friday, Nov. 10, at noon at the Polson Rural Fire Station. Our guest speaker for this meeting will be Montana Gubernatorial candidate Tanner Smith who is from Lakeside.

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Port Polson Players brings “Bus Stop” to the theatre

11/10/2023

POLSON — Port Polson Players in association with Mission Valley Friends of the Arts present William Inges’ classic comedy, “Bus Stop,” to kick off the Players’ 49th season of live theatre. Bus Stop also kicks off for the Mission Valley Friends of the Arts annual membership drive. An all-star cast of favorite Mission Valley performers brings this classic piece of theatre to the stage. Nominated for four Tony Awards, Bus Stop was later made as a film starring Marilyn Monroe and Don Murray.

Bus Stop runs two weekends, Nov. 10, 11, 12 and Nov. 17, 18, 19. Curtain times are 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Tax-deductible contributions help maintain the beautiful log building on the Polson golf course that has housed the Port Polson Players since 1986. For reservation, call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers.com.

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