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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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Saturday, December 7

Church celebrates Christ’s birth with two-day event

12/7/2013 - 12/8/2013

POLSON — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1104 Fourth Ave. E, invites you to “The Savior of the World,” a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8, from 2–8 p.m. 

The celebration includes a Nativity exhibit with over 200 on display, musical performances on Saturday at 6:30 p.m., featuring local artists and choirs, and a Christmas message on Sunday at 6 p.m. featuring The Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Free family portraits will be available. Admission is free. Please call Carol at (208) 705-8263, to add your nativities to our display.

 

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Monday, December 9

Polson board to meet

12/9/2013

POLSON — The next Polson School Board meeting will be held on Monday, Dec. 9, at 5:30 p.m. at the district office, 111 Fourth Ave. E. 

 

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Tuesday, December 10

Deadline arrives to nominate your favorite holiday décor

12/10/2013

POLSON — The Beautification Committee of Envision Polson’s third community-wide holiday decoration contest theme is “Celebrate the Season of Light.” Nominees for the various categories: residence, business, church and neighborhood (three residences constitute a neighborhood entry), are due by Dec. 10. Nomination forms are available now in Polson at the Chamber of Commerce, 418 Main Street; Ace Hardware; Sears; First Resort; Jackie M Shoes, Showboat Cinema and Hallmark. Forms may also be downloaded from the Chamber website: www.polsonchamber.com, as well as the Great Polson Community Foundation website: www.polsonforever.org.

 

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Thursday, December 12

‘Christmas’ theme on tap for library story time

12/12/2013

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library is hosting a special one-hour story time for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers every Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. For information, call (406) 883-8225 and ask for Martel, youth services librarian.

 

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Banks display Spirit Baskets until drawings

12/12/2013

RONAN/POLSON — Community Spirit Baskets are on display at both the Ronan and Polson Community Bank lobbies until the separate drawings for each community. 

Community Bank in Ronan will hold their raffle drawing on Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Ronan Bank at 6 p.m. on Dec. 12. 

Swan Hill Bed and Breakfast and Community Bank in Polson will host the 2013 Splash Christmas Event, “Come Home for Christmas” from 5-7 p.m., with the Community Spirit Basket raffle drawing taking place at 6:30 p.m. Free bus transportation will be provided to Swan Hill Bed and Breakfast from Riverside Park, with departures beginning at 4:45 p.m. and continuing approximately every 15 minutes. The last bus leaves the park at 6:30 p.m. and the last bus leaves Swan Hill to Riverside Park at 7:15 p.m. 

Proceeds from both events will benefit Lake County Food Pantries. You need not be present to win.

 

Tags:  Ronan   Polson  

Museum to hold monthly activity

12/12/2013

POLSON — On a trial basis, the Miracle of America Museum will be hosting an activity night on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The events are free to the public, although donations are accepted. Participants are welcome to bring cookies or other treats to share.

The Dec. 12 program will be a classic short movie starring Jimmy Stewart and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in “Mr. Krueger's Christmas,” followed by a poem written during WWII by the Lake County Superintendent of Schools. If you have a favorite Christmas poem, we invite you to share. A piano is available if your family wants to play and sing.

If you’d like to be a part of a future program, or have an idea, please call Gil at (406) 883-6804 or (406) 270-7895. Programs should be no longer than two hours.

 

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MVCA dinner/theater to present ‘Romeo and Juliet’

12/12/2013 - 12/14/2013

POLSON —Mission Valley Christian Academy will be presenting “Romeo & Juliet” dinner and theater on Dec. 12, 13, and 14. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner begins at 6:15 p.m. Tickets for the major school fundraising event are $35 per person or $150 for a family of five. For more information or to buy tickets, call MVCA at (406) 883-6858.

 

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Friday, December 13

Free dinner at Polson Presbyterian Church

12/13/2013

POLSON — The December Friendship Table Dinner is coming up on Friday, Dec. 13 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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Lucky Friday events planned in Polson

12/13/2013

POLSON — The Polson Business Community will do many special things in their stores all day for Lucky Friday the 13th. At 5 p.m. Community Bank Polson and the PBC will host a free chili and hot dog supper as a way of saying thank-you for doing business with them. There will be carolers and music and don’t forget to stop by the Cove to have a professional photo taken with Santa or bring your own camera, from 4-7 p.m. 

 

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Sunday, December 15

Choral, hand bell, flute concert scheduled

12/15/2013

POLSON — Practices are underway for the annual Mission Valley Choral Society concert scheduled for 3 p.m. on Dec. 15 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The free concert includes choral performances by the choral society along with the Flathead Flute Choir and the Copeland Memorial Ringers hand bell group. 

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Wednesday, December 18

Ken’s Country Combo to play

12/18/2013

POLSON — The community dance will be held on Dec. 18 with Ken’s Country Combo from 7-10 p.m. and as always treats are welcome. Come and join the fun at the Elks. There will be no community dance on Christmas Day.

 

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