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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 24

Art auction provides funds for PEACE

10/24/2014

POLSON — In honor of October as domestic violence awareness month, Prevention and Education of Abuse and Christian Environments, (PEACE), will hold their first official fundraiser. Please join them for a silent art auction on Oct. 24 from 6-8 p.m. in the community room of the Mission Valley Aquatics Center. Desserts and hors d’oeuvres will be served as bids can be placed on beautiful artwork from local artists.  A short presentation about the organization will be given at 7 p.m. as the bidding wraps up at 7:30 p.m.  For more information, please email: peaceofpolson@gmail.com or call (406) 270-9160.

 

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Dinner, auction to benefit cancer fighter

10/24/2014

POLSON — A benefit dinner and silent auction will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, at the Polson VFW for Becky Cooper, a longtime waitress at Regatta Pizza who is fighting stage four colon rectal cancer. Because Becky is a huge football fan, people are asked to come wearing Becky’s favorite Pittsburgh Steelers’ colors — yellow and black — or any NFL team jersey or colors.

Organizers are also seeking donation items for the silent auction.

All proceeds will go to Becky’s medical expenses.

For more information, call Marie at (406) 270-1965 or Angela at (406) 531-3439.

 

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Speaker to address Pachyderms about Polson Chamber

10/24/2014

POLSON — Rob Turner, president of the Polson Chamber of Commerce, will report on the “State of the Polson Chamber of Commerce” at the Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club. The group meets at the Polson Rural Fire Department building on Regatta Road, Polson. The business meeting starts at noon and adjourns at 1 p.m. Social time begins at 11:30 a.m. Anyone interested in hearing about Polson’s economic news and economic challenges is cordially invited to attend the meeting.

 

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Yard sale planned at St. Andrew’s

10/24/2014

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will have a yard sale on Friday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 110 Sixth Ave. The sale will feature furniture and gently used holiday items. Other used items will be available as well.

 

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Saturday, October 25

Growl-o-ween

10/25/2014

POLSON -GROWL-O-WEEN!! Save the date! Oct. 25th, you and your pet are invited to enjoy Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply's Halloween Growl-O-Ween! Join us for fun games, prizes, treats and our famous pet costume contest! 10 a.m.-noon. Signups 10-11 a.m.

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Wednesday, October 29

Dress up for dance

10/29/2014

POLSON — A Halloween dance will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at the Elks Club from 7-10 p.m. Costumes are optional but dressing up is fun and a prize for the best costume is planned. Treats for sharing are welcome. The Elks Club has a brand new floor and it’s a thing of beauty. 

 

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Friday, October 31

Dinner to answer ‘Where’s the Beef?’

10/31/2014

POLSON — “Where’s the Beef?” The ‘Fifth Friday Community Dinner’ is on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at Polson Community Church, 1814 First Street E.

 

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Rehab welcomes trick or treaters

10/31/2014

POLSON — Polson’s Health and Rehab, 9 Fourteenth Ave. W, welcomes all trick or treaters to their center for candy give away on Halloween night between 5 and 7 p.m.

 

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Saturday, November 1

Sandpiper Gallery to exhibit ‘Man and Beast’ show through Nov. 7

11/1/2014 - 11/7/2014

POLSON — A non-juried show entitled “Man and Best” is open to all artists and will take place from Sept. 30-Nov. 7. There will be a reception Friday, Oct. 3, from 5-7 p.m. at the Sandpiper Gallery. For more information, call the Gallery at (406)-883-5956.

 

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Sunday, November 2

Accordion players to jam

11/2/2014

POLSON — The Northwest Montana Accordion Association will hold a music jam from 2-5:30 p.m. at the Elks on Sunday, Nov. 2.

 

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Monday, November 3

Learn about herbs

11/3/2014

POLSON — The next gathering of the “Thyme for Herbs Group” will be Monday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. in the North Lake County Public Library meeting room, 2 First Ave. E. The topic will be: “Herbs and Beyond,” and information about health, homeopathy and extending herb value. Anyone interested in learning to use herbs and other natural remedies is invited to join us. For more information, call  (406) 319-2446.

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Tuesday, November 4

Pasty lunch on Election Day

11/4/2014

POLSON — On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4, the Polson Presbyterian Church, across from Linderman School at 301 4th Ave. E., is holding a pasty lunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The lunch includes a homemade pasty with gravy, salad, vegetable, cake and beverage and costs $6 for adults and $3 for children. All of the proceeds go to missions and outreach. Please vote, and then have a wonderful pasty lunch at the Polson Presbyterian Church.

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Wednesday, November 5

District facilities meeting on tap

11/5/2014

POLSON — On Nov. 5, Polson School District will hold a facilities meeting at 1 p.m. at the Polson Schools District Office, 111 Fourth Ave. E.

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Ken’s Country Combo to entertain dancers

11/5/2014

POLSON — The community dance on Wednesday, Nov. 5, will be held at the Elks from 7-10 p.m. The dance will feature Ken’s Country Combo with their brand of wonderful tunes to entertain. Treats are welcome. 

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Thursday, November 6

Express concerns to newly elected legislators

11/6/2014

POLSON — The public is invited to a post-election panel with the newly elected Lake County delegation to the legislature on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the North County Public Library meeting room. This is an opportunity for citizens to communicate their concerns, prior to the January session of the Montana legislature, to the two newly elected Senators and three representatives from Lake County. Moderator of the panel is County Commissioner Bill Barron. Once senators and representatives are elected, they represent all of us regardless of Party. This meeting is sponsored by the Lake County Republicans. 

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