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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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Sunday, March 1

Jam at Elks

3/1/2020

POLSON — Classic Country Jammin’ will be held on March 1 in the Elks’ ballroom on Main Street from 1– 4 p.m. The time change is to allow for winter conditions and early sunset. This event takes place every first Sunday of the month. Bring your guitar, banjo, mandolin, autoharp, fiddle, drum, bass, sax, keyboard, etc., and join us for a few hours of fun. Bring your own amp or you may play acoustic. Everyone is welcome to play, sing, dance or just listen. We will have coffee and snacks for you. You do not have to be an Elk member to utilize the bar next door. The cover charge is $5 and there is no charge for singers or players. For general information call 406-883-3130 or call 406-260-6590 regarding music.

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Learn to knit through March 31

3/1/2020 - 3/31/2020

POLSON — More needle arts begin in March at the North Lake County Public Library. “Knitting Basics” returns with four sessions on March 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 2-3 p.m. in the library meeting room. Beginning knitters, this class is for you. Master knitters Linda Kittle and Julie Hille can answer any questions you have. They also have the flexibility to help you finish the heel of that sock. Bring your projects and any knitting supplies you have on hand (yarn and needles). We will provide instruction, inspiration and can fill in with donated supplies from area knitters. See you there.

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Wednesday, March 4

Polson Chamber meets for monthly luncheon

3/4/2020

POLSON — The Polson Chamber’s monthly luncheon will be held at noon on Wednesday, March 4, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Representatives from the Salish Kootenai College Career Services and Internship Program will make a presentation on the wide variety of internship placement opportunities currently available to Polson area businesses. Reservations are not required. For more information please contact the Chamber office at 406-883- 5969 or email: chamber@ polsonchamber.com.

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Polson community dance held at Elks

3/4/2020

POLSON — Please join us for the community dance in the Elks Ballroom on Main Street from 7-10 p.m. This will be our birthday dance for this month as our March 18 dance has been preempted by another event. Music is by Ken’s Country Combo playing a variety of classic country and vintage rock and roll. Snacks are provided during the 8:30 p.m. No Elk membership is required. The cover charge is $5. If you want a good hamburger, come early as Elk members will be cooking from 5-7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Come and check us out.

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Thursday, March 5

New coloring experience offered

3/5/2020

POLSON — Enjoy “Adult Coloring: Color Outside the Lines” on Thursday, March 5, from 2-3:30 p.m. in the North Lake County Public Library’s meeting room. The library has hosted a popular coloring program since 2016. We have always stayed inside the lines, but no more. This time we will doodle our own lines and mandalas. Please join us for this new experience. All supplies are provided and a spring snack. This program is free and open to the public.

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Polson Flathead Lake Museum discussed at Kiwanis Club meeting

3/5/2020

POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis Club meet the first and third Thursday of each month at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, Koostatah Room from noon-1 pm. Join us on March 5 when our speaker will be Karen Dunwell from the Polson Flathead Lake Museum. She will update us on the progress of the funding for the new roof as well as new exhibits planned for the coming season.

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Friday, March 6

Book reading, coloring contest on tap

3/6/2020

POLSON — Hand- MADE Montana, 212 Main Street, will hold their First Friday Book reading, coloring contest event on March 6, from 5-8 p.m. Come meet the artist Nick Mask.

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Tuesday, March 10

New herb group forming

3/10/2020

POLSON — A new herb study group is being formed and will meet at the North County Public Library’s community room on Tuesday, March 10, from 5:30-7 p.m. Bring ideas and questions to help us get our new group off the ground.

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Thursday, March 12

Bingo played for books

3/12/2020

POLSON — Enjoy a great family event playing bingo, winning books, door prizes and having dinner. Join other families on Thursday, March 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for family fun in the downstairs conference room at the Kwa- TaqNuk Resort. This event is produced by the CSKT Early Foundations Home Visiting Program. Contact Rhea Gates for more information at 406-675-2700 ext. 1325.

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Friday, March 13

‘Mission Valley Has Talent 2020’ performed

3/13/2020

POLSON — Watch as talented people of all ages bring their skills to the Polson High School auditorium at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 13, to compete in the third annual “Mission Valley Has Talent” event. The talent show is a fundraising event to support the Helping Hands Fund.

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Bagpipe band to play in Polson

3/13/2020

POLSON — St. Patrick’s celebration is coming early to Polson this Leap Year. The Great Scots Pipe and Drum Corp will perform locally on Friday, March 13. Their schedule is as follows: Cherry Valley Elementary School at 9:40 a.m.; Providence St Joseph Assisted Living Center at 1 p.m.; Polson VFW on Main Street at 3 p.m.; South Shore Lounge on Anchor Way near the Y at 4 p.m.; and Friendship Table at the Presbyterian Church at 5 p.m. This is a free dinner open to the public. The menu includes a Scottish fare. The church is located on Fourth Ave. across from Linderman School. After dinner the band will continue its crawl to the Lake Bar at 7 p.m. and then end the evening at the Perfect Shot beginning at 8 p.m. We thank the sponsors of this event, Polson Liquor Store, Pier 93 and Beacon Tire.

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Knudsen to discuss drugs, constitutional rights

3/13/2020

POLSON — The Lake County Pachyderm invites the community to hear Austin Knudsen, the candidate for Attorney General for the State of Montana, as a guest speaker on Friday, March 13, from noon- 1 p.m. He will discuss drug and methamphetamine problems, along with attacks on our constitutional rights and other issues facing the state of Montana. The meeting is at Polson Rural Fire Department off Regatta Road.

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