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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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Thursday, February 7

Republicans to meet at museum

2/7/2013

POLSON — The Lake County Republican Convention will be held Thursday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Miracle of America Museum's public meeting room in Polson. The Lake County Republican Central Committee is holding a convention for the purpose of organizing. Officers will be elected to serve in 2013 and 2014. The public is welcome.

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Saturday, February 9

Mardi Gras event to benefit Boys and Girls Club

2/9/2013

POLSON — It’s time for the annual Mardi Gras party to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County. Save Feb. 9 for the party. It starts at 5:30 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort with a no-host social hour and then a Cajun steak and shrimp dinner with both a silent and live auction. Then enjoy dancing until midnight to Gladys Friday Band.

Lou and Irene Marchello will be passing on their crowns to the 2013 king and queen that win the most votes during the evening raffle. Purchase tickets from the Boys and Girls Club in Ronan, located next to Dairy Queen or phone (406) 676-5437 or from La Nita Fitzpatrick of Mountain West Bank in Polson at (406) 883-4111 or (406) 253-3130.  A reserved table for 10 is $500. Individual tickets are $50. 

Be ready for a great Mardi Gras party on Feb. 9 and help “Open the door to great futures.”

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Sunday, February 10

Free Mardi Gras beads at Miracle of America

2/10/2013 - 2/17/2013

POLSON — Visitors to the Miracle of America Museum the week of Feb. 10 to 17 will receive a string of Mardi Gras beads. Also on display for seasonal viewing are antique valentines.

Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. 

The museum is located at 36094 Memory Ln. 

 

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Wednesday, February 13

All welcomed to Ash Wednesday service

2/13/2013

POLSON — Polson Community Church’s Ash Wednesday service will be at 1 p.m. on Feb. 13. All are welcome. The church is located at 1814 First St. E.

 

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Lenten soup suppers begin

2/13/2013 - 3/20/2013

POLSON — Midweek Lenten services and soup suppers begin at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 409 Fourth Ave., E. in Polson, on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13, and continue through March 20. Soup suppers will be served at 5:30 p.m., followed by the worship service at 6:30 p.m. The choir and high school youth group will meet after the service at 7:15 p.m. Marty Haugen’s “That You May Have Life” liturgy for Lent will be used, with the studies centered around the scriptures for each week. 

For more information, call (406) 883-5864 or visit the website: www.gslcpolsonmt.com.

 

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Polson Rural Fire District meets

2/13/2013

POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire District trustee monthly meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station.  

All residents of the Polson Rural Fire District and interested general public are encouraged to attend. For a full text of approved minutes and the agenda please go to www.polsonfire.org.

 

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Thursday, February 14

Singing valentines to serenade sweethearts

2/14/2013

POLSON — The Mission Valley Christian Academy will provide singing valentines throughout the valley on Thursday, Feb. 14. You may pick up order forms at MVCA, the Polson High School office or the Linderman School office. Singing valentine deliveries will be made from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. that Thursday.

The MVCA students can serenade individuals or groups. When people order the valentine, they may choose any of the eight songs that are available. The titles of the songs are: “Cacophony,” “You are My Sunshine,” “Clementine,” “B-E-S-T,” “Caissons,” “Lolly,” “Skiminirink” and “Eyes.” A “no preference” song choice will also be available for those who aren’t sure which one to choose and the singers will then select an appropriate choice for the recipient.

Any MVCA delivery or phone call delivery will cost $3 while all other locations will cost $5 until noon on Monday, Feb. 11. After the Monday deadline, all delivery prices will be raised to $6 and $10, respectively.

Orders must have payment included before they can be received and they can be dropped off at MVCA, PHS, Linderman or mailed to MVCA at 38907 Highway 35 in Polson. 

This school fundraiser will help purchase music, equipment and other items for the MVCA music program. The choir class at MVCA is new this year so there are several areas of need to get the music program up and running. Any donations will be gladly received by the students or may be mailed to the school. If you have questions, please contact Chris Bumgarner at (406) 883-6858.

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Valentine’s Day meeting to be held at Masumola Club

2/14/2013

POLSON —The February meeting of the Masumola Club will be held on Valentine’s Day, Thursday, Feb. 14. A social hour will be held from 5:45-6:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. and a program at 7 p.m.

The clubhouse is located on Masumola Road. Anyone in the community of Polson and the surrounding area is invited to attend. The only requirement for new guests is to bring your own utensils and a dish to pass, if you wish. For membership information, contact Irene Marchello at (406) 883-6184.

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Saturday, February 16

Elks to crack crab

2/16/2013

POLSON — The annual Mission Valley Elks Crab Crack will be held Saturday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. Tickets will be available for members to buy for themselves. Tickets are available at the Elks after the first of the year until they are gone.

 

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Tuesday, February 19

Girls 8-14 invited to play softball

2/19/2013 - 2/20/2013

POLSON — Polson spring league girls youth softball will be holding signups on Feb. 19 and 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Polson High School front lobby for girls ages 8 through 14. The league is also taking coaching applications for all age groups. The season will run from the middle of March to the end of May. 

A birth certificate for age verification will be required at signups. 

Please email polsonfastpitch@gmail.com for a coaching application or any questions.

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