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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 29

Talent show semifinals held at Sportspage

3/29/2014

POLSON — D&D Karoke and Anderson Broadcasting will present “Polson’s Got Talent,” Voices of the Mission Valley semifinals on Saturday, March 29, at the Sportspage. Win a trip to Las Vegas for two and cash prizes. For more info visit Andersonbroadcasting.com. All contestants must sign up before contest starts.

 

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Talent show semifinals held at Sportspage

3/29/2014

POLSON — D&D Karoke and Anderson Broadcasting will present “Polson’s Got Talent,” Voices of the Mission Valley semifinals on Saturday, March 29, at the Sportspage. Win a trip to Las Vegas for two and cash prizes. For more info visit Andersonbroadcasting.com. All contestants must sign up before contest starts.

 

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Tuesday, April 1

‘Love Unknown’ chosen as theme for Lenten worship through April 9

4/1/2014 - 4/9/2014

POLSON — Good Shepherd’s Wednesday services and soup suppers will be held each week during Lent, through April 9. The theme for this year’s Lenten worship is “Love Unknown.” We will follow the verses of “My Song is Love Unknown,” which include topics such as “love to the loveless,” “love and grief,” and the “needs we have.” The liturgy for each week comes from modern-day composer Marty Haugen’s “That You May Have Life.” Good Shepherd is located at 409 Fourth Ave. E in Polson. For more information, call (406) 883-5864 or visit the website: www.gslcpolsonmt.com.

 

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Bible study group meets through April 10

4/1/2014 - 4/10/2014

POLSON — Beginning Thursday, Feb. 20 from 1-3 p.m. a “Living the Questions” Christian faith study will have its first of eight meetings. Each session includes a video, guided discussion, spiritual exercises and Bible study. With the help of modern, progressive Christian theologians, we invite seekers and “alumni(ae)” of faith traditions to re-discover their Christian faith in new ways. We will meet at Polson United Methodist Church at 301 16th Ave E. For more information, you may contact Rev. Donna Young at (315) 283-3113 or Kathy Quist at (406) 883-0302.

 

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Free parenting course focuses on ‘Connecting with Your Kids’ through April 28

4/1/2014 - 4/25/2014

LAKE COUNTY — The Sunburst Community Service Foundation, is providing courses for parents. The courses are based on an early intervention program designed to enhance attachment security between parents and children.

The eight-week course, “Connecting with Your Kids,” will take place in Polson. The course is free but registration is required. Childcare will be available. Students who complete the course will receive a Circle of Security Certificate. The course will begin on Friday, March 7, and run eight weeks. For more information or to register, call the Sunburst office at (406) 883-4060 or (406) 396-4577.

 

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Good Shepherd schedules Holy Week Services through April 20

4/1/2014 - 4/20/2014

POLSON — Several worship services are scheduled at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Polson during Holy Week.

The Maundy Thursday service, commemorating the Last Supper, will include a study, hymns and Holy Communion. The service begins at 6:30 p.m.

The Good Friday service on April 18 also begins at 6:30 p.m. Lessons and hymns reflect on the events occurring after the Last Supper through the time of Christ’s crucifixion.

Easter Sunday begins bright and early April 20, with a 7 a.m. sunrise service. The youth group will serve a hearty breakfast at 8 a.m. There is no charge for the meal; however, donations will be gratefully accepted and go toward the 2014 service trip to Bethlehem. The Easter Day service begins at 9 a.m. Holy Communion will be served at both services. For more information, call (406) 883-5864, email: gslcpolsonmt@gmail.com or visit: www.gslcpolsonmt.com.

 

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Mission Valley Aquatics to hire, train lifeguards through April 6

4/1/2014 - 4/6/2014

POLSON — Mission Valley Aquatics is hiring lifeguards and swim instructors to fill morning and daytime shifts during the week. If you are 15 or older and looking for a great part-time or summer job, or a challenging career that’s in demand, this Red Cross Lifeguarding Program is the place to start. Course will be held Sundays and Wednesdays beginning March 9, with the final exam being held on April 6. 

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Wednesday, April 2

King to speak at Polson Chamber meeting

4/2/2014

POLSON — Polson Chamber general meeting and luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson from noon-1 p.m. David W. King will be sharing one of his latest projects with the Western Montana Growers Co-op and Lake County Community Development on the “Farm to School” program.

 

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Snowbirds welcomed back at community dance

4/2/2014

POLSON — Ken’s Country Combo will play on Wednesday, April 2, at the Elks from 7-10 pm. The group welcomes back all the snowbirds. You have been missed. Bring a treat to share and join us.

 

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Thursday, April 3

Museum provides venue for students’ music

4/3/2014

POLSON — The Miracle of America Museum on Memory Lane, in Polson, just off of Highway 93 S, will present an evening of enlightening music on Thursday, April 3, from 5-7 p.m. This is a free concert provided by the students of Fiddle Sticks School Of Music. This year’s selections will be old time fiddle tunes, jazz, big band era, country western, beach tunes and more from 1920s through 2000s, showcasing how young and old can learn to play the instrument they always wanted to. For more information, call (406) 883-1519.

 

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Saturday, April 5

Breakfast to benefit Polson Youth Baseball Association

4/5/2014

POLSON – On Saturday, April 5, the seventh annual Brian Anciaux Benefit Breakfast will be held at the Polson Elks Lodge, from 8:30-11 a.m. Proceeds to benefit the Polson Youth Baseball Association. The cost is $3 per plate for 13 years of age and younger and $5 per plate for all others. The public is welcome to enjoy breakfast and celebrate our youth baseball players.

 

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Talent contest finals held at Sportspage

4/5/2014

POLSON — D&D Karoke and Anderson Broadcasting presents “Polson’s Got Talent,” the Voices of the Mission Valley on Saturday, April 5, at the Sportspage for the finals. 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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Sunday, April 6

Enjoy ‘Upon the Rock’ Cantata, hand bell music

4/6/2014

POLSON —An Easter Cantata, “Upon the Rock,” offered by the Chancel Choir of First Presbyterian Church and music offered by the Copland Memorial Hand Bell Choir is scheduled for Sunday, April 6, at 3 p.m. Come and experience the Easter Gospel story through the eyes of his disciple Peter at the First Presbyterian Church of Polson, 301 Fourth Ave. E.

 

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Monday, April 7

Herb group changes meeting dates

4/7/2014

POLSON — The next gathering of the “Thyme for Herbs Group” will be Monday, April 7, at 7 p.m. in the North Lake County Public Library meeting room, 2 First Ave. E. (use the east side door). Our topic will be “Growing Herbs and Food to Prevent Disease.” Come learn which herbs you need to have in your home and how to use them to stay well. Anyone interested in learning to use herbs is invited to join us. Bring your questions for discussion. Please mark your calendar for the May meeting on Monday, May 12. For more information, call Linda Peterson at (406) 319-2446.

 

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Polson school board to meet

4/7/2014

POLSON — Polson’s School Board meeting will be on Monday, April 7, at the Polson district office boardroom at 5:30 p.m. 

 

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Wednesday, April 9

Everyone invited to community dance

4/9/2014

POLSON — At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, Heart to Heart will play their brand of tunes at the next community dance at the Elks Club. Dance from 7-10 p.m. Treats and all are welcome. 

 

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Polson Rural Fire District meeting set

4/9/2014

POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire District monthly trustee meeting will be on Wednesday, April 9, at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds station.

The old business will include updates from the building committee; annual performance review workup; equipment; city/rural; SOP/bullying update; and budget class with county update.

The new business will include proposed sharing of legal fees of unification and the budget.

 

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Several topics to highlight Resource Roundtable meeting

4/9/2014

POLSON — The next Resource Roundtable meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 9, at noon at Lake County Health Department conference room. Jenna Justice from Frontier Home Health and Hospice, Women for Wellness and a new Youth Homelessness Initiative will be topics for discussion. Lunch is provided.

 

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Thursday, April 10

Free Zen class offered

4/10/2014

POLSON — An introductory class to Zen meditation will be offered at Yoga Heart Studio, 314 Main Street, on Thursday, April 10, at 7 p.m. Zen Priest Jerry Smyers will present the class. There is no charge for the class. Everyone is welcome. For more details, call (847) 721-0665.

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Miracle of America Museum to show “Harry’s War”

4/10/2014

POLSON — The Miracle of America Museum will feature the full-length film, “Harry’s War”  at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10. The hilarious antics of Harry fighting for justice from the bungling IRS agents, who are sure his Aunt Beverly is worth millions with her military surplus yard, will keep you laughing. Some WWII artifacts used in the movie are on display at the museum. There is no charge for the event, but treats and/or a free-will offering will be accepted.

 

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Program focuses on native fish of Flathead Lake

4/10/2014

POLSON — The next educational program of the Mission Mountain Audubon Society is on Thursday, April 10, at 7 p.m. in the Polson Library meeting room. The program is “Saving Native Fish in Flathead Lake” by Barry Hansen. Everyone is welcome. 

Barry will provide an overview of the ecology of Flathead Lake including the status of the cutthroat and bull trout populations. He will also address proposals to conserve these native species by suppressing non-native lake trout.  

Barry Hansen is a fisheries biologist for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.

 

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Friday, April 11

Barron to speak at Pachyderm meeting

4/11/2014

POLSON — County Commissioner Bill Barron will be the guest speaker at the Friday, April 11, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club beginning at noon at the Rural Polson Fire Department building on Regatta Road near the fairgrounds. Social time begins at 11:30 a.m.; brown bag lunches are encouraged.

 

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Free dinner served at Polson Presbyterian Church

4/11/2014

POLSON — The April Friendship Table Dinner is coming up on April 11 from 5-7 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

 

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