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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, February 3

Chamber holds general meeting

2/3/2016

POLSON — Please join the Polson Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Feb. 3, for our general meeting and luncheon held at the KwaTaqNuk Resort at noon. A hot entrée lunch will be served for $14. Guest speaker is Glacier Country Executive Director Racene Friede.

 

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Community Dance continues tradition

2/3/2016

POLSON —The Community Dance has been going on at the Elks Club for nearly 25 years every first and third Wednesday from 7-10 p.m. Ken’s Country Combo plays wonderful tunes and does take requests. Come check it out. 

 

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Republicans get political events update

2/3/2016

POLSON — You are welcome to attend the monthly meeting of the Lake County Republican Central Committee. The meeting will be held at the Lake County Rural Fire Department next to the Polson Fairgrounds on Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. You will get updated on the political happenings locally and around the state. Learn about our local candidates, as many of them attend the meeting. For more information, call 406-844-2386.

 

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Thursday, February 4

County roads discussed at meeting

2/4/2016

POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis Club meet the first and third Thursday of each month at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, Koostatah room from noon-1 p.m. Our speaker on Feb. 4 will be Jay Garrick, supervisor of the Lake County Road Department. He will address the status of the roads, equipment purchases and new projects in the future.

 

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Support Pirate basketball

2/4/2016

POLSON — Come out and support the Polson Pirates basketball teams on Thursday, Feb. 4, against Eureka High School at Linderman Gymnasium. Freshman game starts at 4:15 p.m., the JV game at 5:45 p.m. and varsity at 7:30 p.m.  For more information go to the Polson High School website. 

 

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Friday, February 5

Wear red for national ‘Wear Red Day’

2/5/2016

POLSON — Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women? That is why Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is participating in national Wear Red Day Friday, Feb. 5. Join us, thousands of individuals, groups and companies and show your support in the fight against heart disease and wear red. 

 

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Saturday, February 6

Pirates to play Columbia Falls

2/6/2016

POLSON — Come out and support the Polson Pirates basketball teams on Saturday, Feb. 6, against Columbia Falls High School at Linderman Gymnasium. Freshman game starts at 1 p.m., JV at 2:30 p.m. and varsity at 5:30 p.m. Freshman and JV games may be played at other sites. For more information, go to the Polson High School website.

 

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Seminar addresses domestic violence

2/6/2016

POLSON — PEACE (Prevention and Education of Abuse in Christian Environments) will be hosting a seminar “No Fear In Love” on Feb. 6. The seminar includes discussing the myths, signs and effects of domestic violence as well as what the Bible has to say regarding the issue. Please join us at New Life Christian Center in Polson from 8:30 a.m-3 p.m. on Feb. 6. Registration is $10 and includes lunch. Email peaceofpolson@gmail.com to register or call Bonnie at 406-270-9160.

 

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Monday, February 8

ACT to discuss refugee resettlement

2/8/2016

POLSON — On Monday, Feb. 8, learn the latest information about the effort to establish an office to coordinate refugee resettlement and bring 100 refugees a year to Missoula, plan to attend the program, “Refugee Resettlement: What does it mean to you?” Two short videos and the latest information on refugee resettlement throughout the country will be presented from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn. This is part of a free series on the threat of radical Islam sponsored by the Lake County ACT for America. Contact: lakecountact@gmail.com.

 

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Herb group plans busy meeting

2/8/2016

POLSON — The next gathering of the “Thyme for Herbs Group” will be Monday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. in the North County Library meeting room. Our topic will be “Strategies for Prevention.” We will continue the discussion of ingredients to avoid in our foods and other products. During February we will focus on cayenne, ginger, and turmeric and talk about planning our gardens for the most productivity. For those who are new to using herbs, we are planning some special classes for beginners.

Call Linda Peterson 406-319-2446 for details.

 

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Kiwanis cook burgers, support youth

2/8/2016

POLSON — On Monday, Feb. 8, from 4:30-8 p.m. at the VFW, the Kiwanis Club is cooking buffalo burgers to support youth programs. Tickets are $8 and come with salads, fresh pie and a beverage.

 

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Thursday, February 11

Introductory meditation class rescheduled

2/11/2016

POLSON — A special Introduction to Zen Meditation Class that was being offered at the Yoga Heart Studio, 314 Main Street, on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. has been rescheduled until sometime in March. For more details call 847-721-0665.

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Support Polson girls’ basketball

2/11/2016

POLSON — Come out and support the Polson Lady Pirates basketball teams on Thursday, Feb. 11, against Bigfork High School in the Linderman Gymnasium. Freshman game starts at 4:15 p.m., JV game is at 5:45 p.m. with the varsity game at 7:30 p.m. For more information go to the Polson High School website.  

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Valentine’s theme chosen for Masumola meeting

2/11/2016

POLSON — Masumola Club will meet on Feb. 11 starting with social hour at 5:45 p.m. Hosts for February are Lou and Irene Marchello and Ron McClellan.  It will be a Valentine’s theme.

Suggested potluck food distribution are: A–H salad or veggie; I–O; meat or hot dish; P –Z dessert. March hosts are the Olsons, the Clements and the Mowbrays. There will be live music provided by The Shamrockers.

 

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Friday, February 12

All invited to Friendship Dinner

2/12/2016

POLSON — A free dinner will be served at the Polson Presbyterian Church on Feb. 12 from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. The Friendship Table Dinner is free and open to all.

 

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Sheriff to address Pachyderm Club

2/12/2016

POLSON — Lake County Sheriff Don Bell will speak at the Friday, Feb. 12, noon meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club at the Polson Rural Fire Dept. meeting room. Sheriff Bell will assess his first year in office, report on the consolidation of all Search and Rescue equipment to under one roof, and discuss the “meth” problem in Lake County. The meeting is open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to attend.

 

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Tuesday, February 16

Pirates play last basketball game

2/16/2016

POLSON — Come out and support the Polson Pirates basketball teams on Tuesday, Feb. 16, against Whitefish High School at Linderman Gymnasium. Freshman game starts at 4:15 p.m., JV game is at 5:45 p.m. and varsity at 7:30 p.m. This is the boys’ last game and is Senior Night.  For more information, go to the Polson High School website.

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Self Help Law Center comes to Polson

2/16/2016

POLSON — Missoula Self Help Law Center will be in Polson on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at the North Lake County Public Library from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. They will provide services on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Walk-ins are welcome all day or to schedule an appointment please call 406-258-3428.

 

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