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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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Friday, March 25

All welcomed to Good Friday services

3/25/2016

POLSON —You’re all welcome at the Polson Community Church, 1814 First Street E, for the Good Friday service at 1 p.m. 

 

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Lutheran Church holds Good Friday services

3/25/2016

POLSON — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church’s Holy Week services continue on Good Friday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 409 Fourth Ave., Polson. 

 

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Pachyderms change meeting date

3/25/2016

POLSON — The Pachyderm Club has moved their Good Friday, March 25, meeting to April 8.

 

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Two Good Friday services offered

3/25/2016

POLSON — On Friday, March 25, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave., welcomes all to Good Friday services at noon for Stations of the Cross, and at 5 p.m. for Liturgy of Good Friday.

 

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Saturday, March 26

Easter fun set for Polson

3/26/2016

POLSON — A Polson Easter event will be held from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, at Super 1 Foods. The event includes a barbecue, Easter egg coloring, bake sale, face painting and fun games. At noon, 250 Easter baskets will be given away to children, who must be present to win. The event is sponsored by Nancy Hausermann with support from Ronan Dodge, Seconds to Go, Fidelity Title and Ace Hardware. For more information, call Nancy at 406-871-9784.

 

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Join The Well-Armed Woman group

3/26/2016

POLSON — The next meeting of The Well-Armed Woman Polson Shooting Chapter will be held Saturday, March 26. Must be over 21 years of age and legally able to own a gun to attend. Please call 406-883-0845 for further information.

 

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Olson’s collagraph print shop featured at Sandpiper

3/26/2016 - 3/28/2016

POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery will feature Olivia Olsen and her collagraph print workshop on Saturday, March 26, and Monday, March 28, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. Participants will create their own intaglio and relief prints from a collage of materials and textures glued to a hard surface, sealed, inked and run through a printing press. Cost is $95 and includes all supplies for both days.  Call the Sandpiper at 406-883-5956 to register; space is limited.

 

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Siren to signal egg hunt start

3/26/2016

POLSON — An Easter Egg Hunt will take place Saturday, March 26 at Boettcher Park for all ages up to fourth grade. The hunt starts at 10 a.m. sharp with the fire truck siren, and the Easter Bunny will be there, too. The Egg Hunt is put on by the Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi.

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St. Andrew’s holds Easter Vigil service

3/26/2016

POLSON — On Saturday, March 26, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave, welcomes all to the Great Vigil of Easter at 6 p.m. 

 

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Sunday, March 27

Celebrate Easter at Good Shepherd Church

3/27/2016

POLSON — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church’s Holy Week Services conclude Easter Sunday, March 27, with a sunrise service at 7 a.m., followed by an Easter breakfast served by the youth at 8 a.m. and an Easter Day service at 9 a.m.

 

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Come to Easter service

3/27/2016

POLSON —You’re all welcome at the Polson Community Church, 1814 First Street E, for the Easter Sunday worship at 11 a.m.  

 

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Easter Sunday services held at St. Andrew’s

3/27/2016

POLSON — On Sunday, March 27, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave., welcomes all to Easter Sunday services at 10 a.m.

 

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Wednesday, March 30

Czech youth choir to entertain

3/30/2016

POLSON — Mission Valley Live presents “Jitro” on Wednesday, March 30, at Polson High School. “Jitro” means “Daybreak” in Czech. 

The group is an award-winning youth choir from Hradec Kralove, a town in the Czech Republic. Jitro is admired all over the world for their distinctive rich blend of sound and energetic vitality. For ticket information call 406-887-2739.

 

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Thursday, March 31

‘Wolves’ program on tap at library

3/31/2016

POLSON — North Lake County Library’s Storytime program includes stories, songs, movement, crafts and more. The theme for Thursday, March 31, is “Wolves.” The program takes place at 10 a.m. and again at 4 p.m. Call Kendra Mullison, Youth Services Librarian, at 406-883-8225, for more information.

 

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Friday, April 1

Teachers, students show artwork at Sandpiper through April 15

4/1/2016 - 4/15/2016

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery will present a multi-media show featuring the artwork of students from local schools and their teachers. “Who’s Teaching Whom?” will be shown April 2-15 with a reception held on Friday, April 8. Teachers learn from their students and visa versa. For more information contact the Gallery at 406-883-5956.

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Saturday, April 2

Hawaiian Luau on tap

4/2/2016

POLSON — Everyone is invited to a Hawaiian Luau dinner on Saturday, April 2, at the First United Methodist Church in Polson. The Luau is from 5-6:30 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 each and $6 for those 6-10 years of age. Tickets are available from any church member or call Dee Walker at 406-883-0099. The First United Methodist Church is at 301 Sixteenth Ave. E.

 

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Sunday, April 3

Christian Veterinary Missionary to speak

4/3/2016

POLSON —Polson Community Church, 1814 First Street E, will have a guest speaker, Dr. Fred Van Gorkom, on Sunday, April 3, at 11 a.m. He will also speak at Seekers, an Adult Sunday School class, which starts at 9:45 a.m. In 1983, Fred went to Ethiopia with Christian Veterinary Mission. Hear his story at these gatherings. Anyone who is interested is invited to attend. 

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Wednesday, April 6

More dancers joining community dances

4/6/2016

POLSON — What a surprise … for the dance on March 16, we had a crowd. Wow, what a turnout! The next dance is on Wednesday, April 6, from 7-10 p.m. at the Elks. Ken’s Country Combo will be playing, and we would love to see all of you there.

 

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Women-4-Wellness talk at Polson Chamber meeting

4/6/2016

POLSON — Polson Chamber will hold a general meeting and luncheon on Wednesday, April 6, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson from noon-1 p.m. The speaker, Niki Graham, will discuss Women-4-Wellness. Lunch is $11. For more information call the Chamber office at 406-883-5969.

 

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