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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 23

Bumgarner to present at Pachyderm meeting

10/23/2015

POLSON — Chris Bumgarner, administrator of the Mission Valley Christian Academy in Polson, will be the guest speaker at the Friday, Oct. 23, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club at the Rural Polson Fire Hall on Regatta Road. The meeting begins at noon and social time is at 11:30 a.m.

 

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Support PHS Football

10/23/2015

POLSON — Come out and support the Polson High School football team playing against Havre on Friday, Oct. 23, at 6 p.m. at the high school football field. This is their last home game and “Senior Night,” where all seniors will be recognized. Play-offs will be on Oct. 31 with location and time to be announced. For more information, go to the Polson High School website.

 

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Saturday, October 24

Join the fun at Firefighters Appreciation Bash

10/24/2015

POLSON — The Firefighter’s Appreciation “Halloween Bash” will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 5-11 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. There will be a chili feast, live music and DJ, dancing, a 50/50 drawing, a costume contest and a silent and a live auction. The entry fee is $10. All proceeds go to: Firefighter victims in Montana and their families. Donations may be made to 1st Citizens Bank in Polson. For more information, please contact Nancy Hausermann at 406-871-9784. Volunteers and bakers are needed.

 

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Sunday, October 25

Learn new swim strokes at MVA clinic

10/25/2015

POLSON — Join the Montana Masters Swim Clinic and swim with Montana Masters at Mission Valley Aquatics on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. -noon. All levels are welcome. The cost is $25, but if you’re a USMS member, it’s free. This two-hour clinic will cover all four strokes as well as starts and turns (time permitting). All levels of skill and ability are welcome. With a variety of coaches on deck, all with different experiences, you will come away from the clinic with some new ideas and drills to help you on your quest to swimming greatness. 

 

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Monday, October 26

Immunization clinic held at PHS

10/26/2015

POLSON — Lake County Health Department is offering an immunization clinic on Monday, Oct. 26, at Polson High School auditorium during first and second periods. Parents or guardians that complete the proper forms and return them with payment or insurance verification can have their child receive the first varicella immunization on Oct. 26. All paperwork needs to be returned to the Polson High School office. For more information, call Polson School District at 406-883-6229 ext. 402.

 

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Tuesday, October 27

NAMI presents second film in series

10/27/2015

POLSON — On Tuesday, Oct. 27, the National Alliance on Mental Illness will present the movie, “The King’s Speech” in the North Lake County Public Library meeting room at 6:30 p.m. A discussion will be led by Julie Fleck, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Sonya Milheim, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. This is part of a film/discussion series called “Minds Matter” presented during the month of October. Refreshments will be served. All events are free and open to the public.

 

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Support PHS volleyball team

10/27/2015

POLSON – Come out and support the Polson High School volleyball teams play against Hamilton on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Linderman Gym. The freshman team plays at 4:15 p.m. and junior varsity and varsity games follow. For more information, go to the Polson High School website.

 

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Saturday, October 31

Trick or treaters welcome

10/31/2015

POLSON — The Polson Health and Rehabilitation facility, located at 9 Fourteenth Ave. W, will be open on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 2-4 p.m. for trick or treaters.

 

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Sunday, November 1

‘Driven to Abstraction’ begins now through Nov. 14

11/1/2015 - 11/14/2015

POLSON — On Oct. 5 Sandpiper Art Gallery starts a new month-long show in memory of John Davis entitled “Driven to Abstraction.”

This non-juried show is open to all artists. Artistic interpretation of the theme, in any medium, will be accepted. Miracle of America Museum have 4 or 5 metal sculptures there, one of which is very emotionally charged about drunk driving. The show runs from Oct. 5-Nov. 14.

 

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Wednesday, November 4

Republicans invite all to meetings

11/4/2015

POLSON – There will be a meeting of the Lake County Republican Central Committee on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be at the Rural Fire Department building in the Sheriff’s conference room. We will recap our Lincoln Reagan dinner and make winter plans. The public is always welcome to attend these meetings. For more information, call 406-844-2386.

 

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Small businesses discussed

11/4/2015

POLSON — During the November Polson Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting small businesses can learn how they can take advantage of promotional opportunities. The luncheon is $10.50 and on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from noon-1 p.m. in the KwaTaqNuk Resort. For additional information, call 406-883-5969. All are invited.

 

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Thursday, November 5

Sheriff Bell to speak at Kiwanis Club

11/5/2015

POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Thursday of each month at the KwaTukNuk Resort, Koostatah Room from noon-1 p.m. Lake County Sheriff Don Bell will be our guest speaker for the Nov. 5 meeting. He will talk about his background in law enforcement as well as his duties and responsibilities as Lake County Sheriff. The public is welcome.

 

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