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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, March 15

Firefighters’ Ball includes dinner, auction

3/15/2014

POLSON — The Firefighter’s Appreciation Ball, “Fire in the Night,” will be held Saturday, March 15, 2014 at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. The evening will include dinner, a silent auction and dancing. Tickets are $40 per person. This is your opportunity to show our firefighters that you’ve got their backs. Please support this community tribute for them by making a tax-deductible donation: P.V.F.D. Auxiliary, Tax ID #27-0732415. Make plans to attend this public event. For tickets and or information, contact Glacier Bank at (406) 883-8300 or the Polson Fire Department at (406) 883-8220. Thank you for your support.

 

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Sunday, March 16

Polson High School ‘Winter Carnival’ returns

3/16/2014

POLSON — Join the fun at the Polson High School gym on Sunday, March 16, from 2-4 p.m. for carnival games, fun activities and delicious food. This is a “mini” revival of the “Winter Carnival” and the hope is that in upcoming years it will grow to its former glory. Purchase tickets for 50 cents each at the door and use them to play games and purchase food. 

Win prizes or take home a cake from the cake walk. For information, call Shelley Quinn at (406) 261-4298 or Daniel Smith at the Polson Heart and Soul office, at (406) 260-1521.

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Wednesday, March 19

Ken’s Country Combo to play for St. Patty’s Day dance

3/19/2014

POLSON — Ken’s Country Combo will be playing for the St. Patty’s Day dance Wednesday, March 19, from 7-10 p.m. at the Polson Elks Lodge, 512 Main Street. Treats are wonderful and always welcome.

 

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Thursday, March 20

Eagle Bank to host SPLASH

3/20/2014

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will be held at Eagle Bank on Thursday, March 20, from 5-7 p.m. Hope to see you there.

 

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Friday, March 21

KwaTaqNuk hosts contest

3/21/2014

POLSON — D&D Karaoke and Anderson Broadcasting presents “Polson’s Got Talent,” on Friday, March 21, at the KwaTaqNuk. Win a trip to Las Vegas for two and cash prizes. Pick up rules and entry forms at all venues or enter online at Andersonbroadcasting.com. All contestants must sign up before the contest starts.

 

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Saturday, March 22

Annual ‘Crab Crack’ put on calendar

3/22/2014

POLSON — The annual “Crab Crack” at the Polson Elks club will be held on Saturday, March 22.   

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Chamber sponsors free school board candidate training

3/22/2014

POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring training for all school board candidates on Saturday, March 22, from 10 a.m.-noon at the North Lake County Public Library in Polson. This is a free course offered to anyone planning on running for a position on any school board.

 

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Tuesday, March 25

Cherry Valley hosts Kindergarten Roundup

3/25/2014 - 3/26/2014

POLSON — Polson Kindergarten Roundup will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 25 and 26 at Cherry Valley School. Please call for an appointment at (406) 883-6333.

 

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Internationally recognized flautist to perform

3/25/2014

POLSON — The internationally recognized Tibetan flautist, Nawang Khechog, will perform at the Crow’s Nest Art Gallery on Tuesday, March 25, from 2-4 p.m. We are truly privileged to have this acclaimed master musician in our midst. He will be accompanied by Tibetan rock star, Tselodoe Tipa. This sizzling event will include a (very) short talk by one of our home girl authors, Roberta Anderson, who recently published her first book in Nepal, titled “Thank You, India.” A book signing will follow her talk.

Please join us for what will prove to be an amazing, memorable event in the history of Polson. This event is open to the public.

 

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Wednesday, March 26

Democrats invited to general business meeting

3/26/2014

POLSON — All Lake County Democrats are invited to a general business meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 26, at the North Lake County Public Library in Polson. A social hour will start at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting convening at 7 p.m. Topics for discussion will be 2014 candidates, precinct captains and future fundraisers.

 

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Experimental Aircraft chapter to discuss upcoming year

3/26/2014

POLSON — The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1122 will meet Wednesday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the Polson Airport.

Anyone interested in aviation or airplanes is invited to attend. We will discuss our schedule of events for the coming year.

For more information, call Mauri Morin at (406) 249-2250 or just show up and meet some of the local pilots. Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of every month.

 

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Ken’s Country Combo on tap at community dance

3/26/2014

POLSON — Ken’s Country Combo will play at the Elks’ community dance on March 26 from 7-10 p.m. Please keep the wonderful treats coming.

 

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Thursday, March 27

Baptist Church hosts free chilidog dinner

3/27/2014

POLSON — Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E, is hosting a free community dinner on Thursday, March 27, from 6-7:30 p.m. Chilidogs, salads and desserts will be served. All are welcome to attend. 

 

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Friday, March 28

Play offers relief from winter blues

3/28/2014 - 3/30/2014

POLSON — Port Polson Players, in association with the Mission Valley Friends of the Arts, presents “The Farndale Ave. Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Murder Mystery” March 28-30. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. for the Sunday matinee. Call (406) 883-9212 for reservations. This show is a breath of fresh air and sure to tickle your funny bone after this exceedingly long winter.

 

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Shrives to speak at Pachyderm meeting

3/28/2014

POLSON — Mark Shrives, Polson’s City Manager, will be the featured speaker at the Friday, March 28, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club held in the Polson Rural Fire Department building on Regatta Road near the fairgrounds. The business meeting begins at noon and social time begins at 11:30 a.m. Brown bag lunches are encouraged.

 

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