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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, January 21

Treats appreciated at community dance

1/21/2015

POLSON — A community dance will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the Elks from 7-10 p.m. Ken’s Country Combo will provide the tunes. Treats are appreciated and everyone is welcome.

 

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Thursday, January 22

Correction: Luncheon will be held

1/22/2015

POLSON - The Help Feather the Nest luncheon fundraiser will still be held Thursday, Jan. 22, at the KwaTaqNuk resort in Polson.

It was not put on hold; however, there are only a very limited number of tickets left. For more information about the fundraiser, call (406) 546-0199. The Valley Journal regrets the error.

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Enjoy free community dinner

1/22/2015

POLSON — Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E, will have a free community dinner on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 6 p.m.  A Mexican menu is planned. All are welcome.

 

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Friday, January 23

Cinemafest returns to Polson

1/23/2015 - 1/25/2015

POLSON — The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest is scheduled for Jan. 23-25, 2015, in Polson.

Break out the special eyeglasses or shades for the festival kick-off, a “Spectacular Spectacle” themed opening party, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Film screenings begin at 8 p.m., Friday at the Showboat Cinemas and continue through Sunday, Jan. 25, with an awards/closing party. The three-day program includes film screenings of domestic and international features, shorts and documentaries of all genres.

For more information, visit: www.flicpolson.com or e-mail: flic@montanasky.net.

 

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Wednesday, January 28

All are welcome to community dance

1/28/2015

POLSON – Dancers live longer and have more fun. Everyone is welcome to a dance at the Polson Elks ballroom on the corner of Sixth and Main Street in Polson from 7 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Music will be played by Heart to Heart. Snacks are appreciated. For more information call (406) 883-1817.

 

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EAA Chapter to meet at Polson airport FBO

1/28/2015

POLSON — EAA Chapter 1122 will have their monthly meeting on Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Polson airport FBO. 

All EAA members and aviation enthusiasts are welcome to attend the meeting. 

On the agenda for this meeting is the election of officers for 2015 and discussion of events and programs desired by the chapter for the upcoming year. We hope to see you at the meeting.

 

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Friday, January 30

All invited to Community Dinner

1/30/2015

POLSON – All are welcome to the first Fifth Friday Community Dinner of 2015 on Friday, Jan. 30, at Polson Community Church at 1814 First Street East. Spaghetti will be ready from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dessert will follow.

 

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Saturday, January 31

Home school group to hold geography bee

1/31/2015

POLSON — Mission Valley Home Educators will have their geography bee on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 1 p.m. at the Polson library. This is for grades 4-8. Please come even if you don’t feel prepared. We need the numbers! For more information, call Ann Murphy at (406) 849-5413.

 

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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to hold banquet event

1/31/2015

POLSON — Tickets are still available for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Big Game Banquet on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at the Best Western KwaTaqNuk Resort. Join us for raffles, games and the silent auction beginning at 5 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and the live auction to follow. Join the Mission Valley Chapter where fun and fundraising combine for a memorable event - all in a spirit of camaraderie shared by folks who love the outdoors. For more information and tickets, please contact Kelly Kost at (406) 240-1325, or at Les Schwab in Ronan.

 

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Sunday, February 1

Accordionists to jam

2/1/2015

POLSON — The Northwest Montana Accordion Association will hold a jam session on Sunday, Feb. 1, from 2-5:30 p.m. at the VFW in Polson.

 

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Tuesday, February 3

Public invited to informational meeting regarding water compact

2/3/2015

POLSON — A City Commission Work Session will be held in Commission Chambers at 106 1st Street East on Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. to receive information about the Proposed Water Rights Compact. Representatives from the State of Montana, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, and the Opponents of the Compact have been invited to give presentations.

The goal of this work session is to hear information strictly related to the municipal groundwater claims the City holds and how these claims may be affected by the Compact. After these informational presentations, the Commission may call for public comment and citizens are encouraged to attend. This work session will conclude promptly at 8 p.m. No political position on behalf of the City will be taken at this work session.

Any questions, please call Karen Sargeant at (406) 249-5123 or contact via email at parks@cityofpolson.com

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