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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, April 30

Community invited to dance

4/30/2014

POLSON — Ken’s Country Combo will play for the April 30 dance at the Elks from 7-10 p.m. Treats are very much appreciated. Please join in and see all your friends there. 

 

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SKC to host annual Celebration of Research

4/30/2014

POLSON — The fourth annual Celebration of Research is on Wednesday, April 30, at SKC in the gym from 5-8 p.m. The event is kid-friendly and will have a barbecue.

 

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Thursday, May 1

‘Stepping On’ class teaches seniors strength, balance through May 27

5/1/2014 - 5/27/2014

POLSON — St. Joseph Medical Center is holding “Stepping On,” a falls-prevention program. This class meets for two hours a week for seven weeks starting April 15. It aims to reduce the more than one-third of adults 65 or older who fall every year. By joining our “Stepping On” workshop, you will learn tips on strength and balance exercises, identification of safe footwear, medications' contribution to fall-risk, eliminating fall hazards in your home, and so much more. This course has been shown to reduce fall risk by up to 30 percent. Join and learn with people your own age how to step outside your home with confidence. To register or to get more information, call Stephanie at (406) 883-8453.

 

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Barron serves ‘Barron Burgers’ at KOA

5/1/2014

POLSON — Please join us for a Meet and Greet on May 1, 2014, with Commissioner Bill Barron. He will be at the Polson Motorhome Park/KOA from 5-7:30 p.m. and will serve “Barron Burgers” and other refreshments.  Come meet and talk with Commissioner Barron and bring any questions or concerns you may have. This is sponsored by Citizens to Re-elect Bill Barron for Lake County Commissioner.

 

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Sandpiper Gallery show through May 9

5/1/2014 - 5/9/2014

Sandpiper Art & Gift Gallery presents ‘Cameras & Color’ a bright show that zooms in on invited artists Patrick Berry (watercolor), Lael Gray (various paint mediums), Kay Langlan (B&W photography printed on metal) and Sandpiper member Nancy Miller (floral paintings). The show will run from April 1st to May 9th, at the Gallery at 306 Main Street in Polson. For more information call 883-5956 or visit sandpiperartgallery.com.

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Friday, May 2

Church presents free movie

5/2/2014

POLSON — The theme of the film “Courageous” is honor begins at home. This movie will be shown Friday, May 2, at 7 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E. This movie is free; come and bring a friend. 

 

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Participate in Polson’s ‘Clean Up-Green Up Day’

5/2/2014

POLSON — Join Polson’s community-wide annual spring “Clean Up-Green Up Day” set for Friday, May 2, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Headquarters will be located in the Polson library community room at 2 First Ave. E. Volunteers may come to designate areas where they want to work or to be assigned areas that need cleaning up. Lightweight gloves, garbage bags, orange plastic vests, pointed pick-up sticks, bottled water, hot coffee and cookies will be available at “Clean Up-Green Up” headquarters. Participants may register to win one of four gift certificates from local businesses. The Beautification Committee of Envision Polson organizes this cleanup day.

 

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Saturday, May 3

Basic pistol class hosted by PSA

5/3/2014

POLSON — The Polson Shooters Association will hold another basic pistol class on Saturday, May 3, at the PSA shooting range, 38386 Kerr Dam Road, beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting approximately eight hours. This class meets the requirements for a concealed carry permit and is a prerequisite for other more advanced classes to be held later this year. Come early and enjoy a cup of coffee and a donut. Bring a lunch and a handgun with 50 rounds of ammo. Cost is $75. For more information or to sign up, call Rob St. Clair at (406) 883-1110 during the day and (406) 270-8886 in the evening.  Space is limited; so, first come, first served.

 

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SKC Foundation holds annual art auction, gala

5/3/2014

PABLO — SKC Foundation’s Annual Art Auction and Gala will be held Saturday, May 3, at the KwaTaqNuk. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. with a silent auction and live auction preview. The dinner and live auction and dancing begin at 6:30 p.m. Featured artists are Corky Clairmont and Linda King. Tickets are $50 a person or $75 a couple. For more information, call (406) 275-4983.

 

 

 

 

 

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Monday, May 5

Meet the candidates

5/5/2014

POLSON — Please join us Monday, May 5, from 7-9 p.m. at the North Lake County Library as the Polson Chamber hosts a “Meet and Greet” with local candidates.  

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Monday movie addresses what we’re eating

5/5/2014

POLSON — The Montana Co-op’s Monday movie for May 5 is “Fresh - New thinking about what we’re eating.” Movie night is free; bring snacks if you desire. Show time is 6 p.m. at Wander In at Journey Be, 101 Seventh Ave. W. in Polson. To order from the Co-op, come at 5 p.m. For more information, call (406) 883-1330 or (406) 883-0110.

 

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Wednesday, May 7

Cinco DeMayo dance to be held at the Elks

5/7/2014

POLSON — Ken’s Country Combo will play on May 7 at the Cinco DeMayo dance from 7-10 p.m. Wear something colorful and bring your sombrero. Thank you for sharing the wonderful treats. 

 

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Director of SBA to speak at chamber luncheon

5/7/2014

POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce’s general meeting and luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson from noon-1 p.m. The KwaTaqNuk will serve a hot entrée lunch for $14.

We are excited to have Crystal Baker, Economic Development Specialist from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Montana District Office in Helena and John Balsam from SBA who is the Development Center Director in Kalispell. They will share information with us on who the SBA is and what they can do to help our small businesses. For more information, call the Chamber office at 883-5969.

 

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Thursday, May 8

Hurley to speak about plants

5/8/2014

POLSON — "What Plants Have Taught Me” by Pat Hurley will be the next evening program of the Mission Mountain Audubon Society on Thursday, May 8, at 7 p.m. in the Polson Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome.

Pat will reflect on the natural history of several native plants in Northwestern Montana. While looking at the fascinating ecological adaptations of Arrowleaf Balsamroot, Stinging Nettle, wild orchids and other fascinating plants, Pat will also consider how those adaptations can be seen as metaphors for our lives.

Pat Hurley teaches biology at Salish Kootenai College.

 

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Public hearing

5/8/2014

POLSON - A public hearing will be held in the Lake County Commissioners' office in the Lake County Court House at 10 a.m., May 8th, to receive community input regarding the addition of Medusahead (Taeniatherum Caput-medusae) to the list of noxious weeds in Lake County.

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Friday, May 9

Free dinner planned at Polson Presbyterian Church

5/9/2014

POLSON — The May Friendship Table Dinner is on May 9 from 5-7 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. This dinner is free and open to all.

 

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Saturday, May 10

Animal Shelter announces open house

5/10/2014

POLSON — Mission Valley Animal Shelter is holding an open house Saturday, May 10, from noon- 3 p.m. Come meet our cats and dogs, enjoy activities for kids, join in drawings for gift baskets and come and see our new look at 36251 N Reservoir Road.  For more information, call (406) 883-5312.

 

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Sunday, May 11

Seafood dinner, silent auction held on Mother’s Day

5/11/2014

POLSON — Good Shepherd’s youth group will serve king crab, shrimp, side dishes and dessert at the Glacier Brewing Company in Polson on Mother’s Day, May 11.

The dinner goes from 1-4 p.m. A silent auction of quilts, art and other items will take place simultaneously. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children under age 12 and can be bought at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 409 Fourth Ave. E, or at the Glacier Brewing Co., corner of 10th and Main St. Please bring your own crab cracker, as our supply is limited.

Proceeds from the dinner benefit the youth group’s 2014 service trip to Bethlehem, which departs June 17. For details about the dinner or the trip, please call the church at (406) 883-5864 or email: gslcpolsonmt@gmail.com.

 

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Monday, May 12

Bring snacks to movie night

5/12/2014

POLSON — The Montana Co-op’s Monday movie for May 12 will be “Genetic Roulette - The gamble of our lives.” Movie night is free. Show time is 6 p.m. at Wander In at Journey Be,  To order from the Co-op, come at 5 p.m. For more information, call (406) 883-1330 or (406) 883-0110.

 

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Polson School Board to meet at district office

5/12/2014

POLSON — The next Polson School Board meeting will be held on Monday, May 12, at the Polson Schools’ district office, 111 Fourth Ave. E, at 5:30 p.m. 

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Tuesday, May 13

Mental health month movie, speaker featured at library

5/13/2014

POLSON — On Tuesday, May 13, “Silver Linings Playbook”, a popular movie portraying an aspect of mental illness will be shown in the North Lake County Public Library meeting room at 6:30 p.m. Following the film, Laurie Johnson, author of “I Am Laurie” will lead a discussion.

This event is part of the “Mind Matters” series being shown every Tuesday evening during National Mental Health month. The event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served.  For more information, call (406) 883-8225.

 

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