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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, November 12

Rock and roll at the Elks

11/12/2014

POLSON — Heart to Heart will be playing at the dance on Wednesday, Nov. 12. They are entertaining us once again to wonderful rock and roll. Show up at the Elks and dance from 7-10 p.m. Treats are simply excellent, so keep them coming. Come and join the fun at the Elks. 

 

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Thursday, November 13

Join ladies for night out

11/13/2014

POLSON — Hi everyone it is almost time for our “Ladies Night Out.” We will have this event every second Thursday, (Nov. 13). of the month at the Polson VFW upstairs banquet room from 6:30-9:30 p.m. We will have a quarter action with all proceeds going to a local family in need. If you are interested in joining us with your direct sales company, please email Mary at: meme_gohl@yahoo.com. 

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Learn about birds of winter

11/13/2014

POLSON — Jim Rogers will present the “Winter Birds of the Mission Valley” at the next Mission Mountain Audubon program on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Polson Library meeting room. The slide presentation will introduce the wide variety of birds that may be observed in our area this winter. Jim is a lifelong birder who teaches bird classes and leads field trips to see birds. Everyone is welcome.

 

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Learn about early steam boating on Flathead Lake

11/13/2014

POLSON — A monthly free program takes place the second Thursday of each month at the Miracle of America Museum in Polson. Everyone is welcome on Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. for the showing of the documentary film “Smoke on the Waters,” a movie about the early days of steam boating on Flathead Lake. A tour of the boating memorabilia collection will precede the film. For more information, call Gil at (406) 883-6264. 

 

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Friday, November 14

Enjoy free ‘Friendship Dinner’

11/14/2014

POLSON — A free November Friendship Table Dinner is dinner will be served on Nov. 14, from 5-7 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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Knutson to speak at Pachyderm meeting

11/14/2014

POLSON — Polson’s mayor, Heather Knutson, will speak on “What’s New in the City of Polson,” at the Friday, Nov. 14, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club. The group gets together at 11:30 a.m. for a social time. The meeting starts at noon and adjourns at 1 p.m. The group meets at the Polson Rural Fire Hall on Regatta Road near the fairgrounds. Anyone interested in learning more about the issues facing Polson is cordially invited to attend the meeting.

 

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Saturday, November 15

Church garage sale to fund church projects

11/15/2014

POLSON — A multi-family garage sale is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 15, at the United Methodist Church in Polson, 301 Sixteenth Ave. E. Doors will open at 8 a.m. and close at 3 p.m. Food will be available for purchase. The church is open from 1-5 p.m. through Friday of this week to receive items for the garage sale. All proceeds from the sale will help fund church mission projects. Call (406) 883-6161, with questions.

 

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Sunday, November 16

Hunter’s Widow Bazaar returns

11/16/2014

POLSON — The third annual Hunter’s Widow Holiday Bazaar will take place on Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Elks Lodge, 512 Main Street, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Get an early start on all of your shopping needs! All kinds of vendors will showcase their items in one convenient location. Admission is free but nonperishable food donations will be collected.

All money raised from vendor table fees and food donations will be divided and go to the Ronan Bread Basket and Polson Loaves and Fishes Pantry.

 

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Wednesday, November 19

Join the fun at community dance

11/19/2014

POLSON — Ken’s Country Combo will play for the Community Dance on Wednesday at the Elks from 7-10 p.m. The Elks Club has a beautifully re-done floor. Come and see for yourself and enjoy the music along with all of your friends. Treats are wonderful as always, so bring some to share. 

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PHS students ski club sign-up set

11/19/2014

POLSON — Polson Ski Club sign up and rental night will be held Wed., Nov. 19, from 4-6 p.m. at Polson High School in the commons. 

Students may rent skis, boots and poles for the season. A season bus pass is $40 and from December through March the bus leaves each Saturday at 7 a.m. for Big Mountain. 

New this year is a Polson ski card for $20. The ski card entitles a student to five half-price, all day ski tickets when he or she rides the bus to Big Mountain. 

Parents should come to sign the permission/medical form so their students can ride the bus.

 

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Friday, November 21

Annual Holiday Bazaar held

11/21/2014 - 11/22/2014

POLSON — On Friday, Nov. 21, from 4-9 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., the annual Holiday Bazaar will be held at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. The first 30 people in the door each day will receive a free gift from the KwaTaqNuk.

 

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PAT sponsors lunch event

11/21/2014

POLSON — The Parents as Teachers program of the Lake County Public Health Department is sponsoring a “Community Connection” event that is open to all area parents and their children on Friday, Nov. 21, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The lunchtime event will take place in the Department’s conference room at 802 Main Street. 

This month’s topic will be “Cooking with Thanksgiving Leftovers.” Guest speaker Nori Pearce from the Lake County Extension Office will be on hand to give us tips and answer questions. Family support specialists will provide information about the Parents As Teachers program, and lunch will be provided. There will also be a drawing for door prizes. 

We hope to see you on Friday, Nov. 21. For more information, call the Lake County Health Department at (406) 883-7209.

 

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Sunday, November 23

Elks sponsor Hoop Shoot Sunday

11/23/2014

POLSON — The Mission Valley Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest will take place Sunday, Nov. 23, at Linderman Gymnasium. Boys and girls ages 8-13, (as of April 1, 2015), from Polson, Ronan and surrounding areas, may compete. There is no cost to participate and no admission charged. Free registration and warm up starts at 11:30 a.m. and the contest begins at noon. Boys and girls compete separately in the following categories: 8-9 years old, 10-11 years old and 12-13 years old.

Winners of each age group advance to the district contest on Dec. 6 in Pablo. For more information, call David Rensvold at (406) 250-0771.

 

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Tuesday, November 25

Give at blood drive

11/25/2014

POLSON — A Red Cross Blood drive will be held in Polson on Tuesday, Nov. 25, between noon and 5 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1002 Fourth Ave. E.

 

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