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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, May 1

Dance gathering celebrates Cinco de Mayo early

5/1/2013

POLSON — On May 1, there will be an early celebration dance for Cinco de Mayo from 7-10 p.m. at the Elks. Ken’s Country Combo will play tunes. Requests are welcome. It’s recommended you wear bright colors to this dance and be sure to bring your friends. Treats are welcome and appreciated.

 

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Hertz, Taylor to speak at chamber meeting

5/1/2013

POLSON — Mark your calendars for the May 1 general meeting of the Polson Chamber of Commerce at noon at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Our speakers will be Greg Hertz and Janna Taylor. A full-meal luncheon will be served for $14. 

 

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Friday, May 3

Black Satin Revue to present ‘Red’

5/3/2013 - 5/4/2013

POLSON — Mission Valley Dance Studio’s Black Satin Revue will present “Red” at the Polson Elks Lodge. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. on Friday May 3 and Saturday May 4. Tickets are $20 and are on-sale now at The Polson Elks Lodge, The Lake Bar, or by calling Mission Valley Dance at (406) 249-0457.

 

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Farmers market to start up

5/3/2013

POLSON — Polson’s Farmers Market will start up on Friday, May 3 and go from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The market is full, but if you have questions, please call LouAnne Hoskinson at (406) 675-0177 for more information.

 

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Interested parties needed to fill trustee position

5/3/2013

POLSON — The Polson School Board of Trustees is asking for letters of interest from parties wishing to serve on the Polson School Board as a trustee for the Polson School District. Any person assuming this trustee position under the provisions of MCA 20-3-309, section (3) shall serve until the next regular school election to be held in May 2014. All letters of interest may be submitted to Pam Owen, business manager, on or before 3 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2013. The board will review all letters of interest and the position will be filled at the regular board meeting on May 13, 2013. Please call Pam at (406) 883-6355, ext. 602, if you have any questions. Letters can be delivered to Polson School District, Attn: Pam Owen, 111 Fourth Ave. E., Polson, MT 59860.  

 

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Port Polson Players perform ‘Guys and Dolls’

5/3/2013 - 5/5/2013

POLSON — The Port Polson Players in association with the Mission Valley Friends of the Arts will present the fabled Broadway musical “Guys and Dolls” on May 3, 4, and 5 at the beautiful John Dowdall Theatre. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings with 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays. For more information, or reservations call (406) 883-9212.

 

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Saint Andrew’s to hold spring yard sale

5/3/2013

POLSON — Saint Andrew’s Church, 110 6th Ave. E. is holding a spring yard sale on Friday, May 3, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m.-noon. There will be a with $2 bag sale from 1-2 p.m.

There will be electronics, books, house wares, toys, furniture, antiques, plants, jewelry, and no clothing for sale. Sale items will be located in the backyard and inside.

 

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Saturday, May 4

‘Big doings’ happening at Polson VFW

5/4/2013

POLSON — On May 4, the Polson VFW will hold two events. Upstairs, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., a flea market/arts and crafts sale will benefit the “National Home,” an organization that helps veterans’ families. Downstairs, from 7 p.m. to whenever the bands quit, there will be the annual “Musicians Gone but not Forgotten” music event. Five bands and special guests will entertain attendees: Jimni, Compression, Bad Weather, NFA and Hot Flash Blues Band. Proceeds will benefit the Mission Valley Animal Shelter.

 

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Join fifth annual community Earth Day celebration

5/4/2013

PABLO — Walkers, bikers, runners and rollers are invited to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, May 4, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., along Highway 93/pedestrian path in Ronan, Pablo and Polson. There will be checkpoints along the way to get your passports and stamps. Receive four stamps on your passport and you get a delicious “Made in Montana” lunch. A bike safety course, bike maintenance and lunch all culminate at the Joe McDonald Activity Center on SKC campus.

Checkpoint stations will provide healthy information and a variety of giveaways. Parking available at Baptiste Road, SKC Event Center or the Transfer Station on Minesinger Road. For more information on this “Health Earth/Healthy Me” event, contact Jennifer at (406) 531-3888, Margene at (406) 745-3525 or Janet at (406) 644-2488. 

 

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Winery to teach about food, wine pairings

5/4/2013

DAYTON — Come to Mission Mountain Winery, Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., for our annual “Red Wine and Chocolate” event. This is a chance for visitors to learn about the food and wine pairings of various chocolate delights and their corresponding red wines. This free event is a part of the winery’s continuing program to educate the community about the pleasurable synergies created by the pairing of food and wine. Come try out the chocolate fountain and the numerous chocolate treats with our most recent international gold medal winning red wines, 2008 Merlot Reserve and 2008 Monster Red. Our amazing 2008 Malbec, 2009 Syrah, 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2003 Pinot Noir will be served as well. A splendid time is guaranteed for all.

 

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Monday, May 6

Jette Meadows water district changes meeting date

5/6/2013

JETTE MEADOWS —The monthly meeting date for the Jette Meadows/Lake County Water and Sewer District has been change to Monday, May 6, at 6 p.m. at the North Lake County Library District (Polson) Library community room, 2 First Ave. E, Polson (adjacent to the Fire Hall). The meeting was rescheduled due to unanticipated conflicts.

The agenda will be posted at the meeting room. The public is welcome and all customers of the water district are encouraged to attend. Ample time is allowed for public comment and discussion at every meeting.

For more information, call John Stromnes, district president, at (406) 883-6684. For billing questions, contact the district secretary, Dot Ensleya at (406) 270-3615.

 

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Nurses receive free admission

5/6/2013 - 5/12/2013

POLSON — All active and retired nurses and nursing students will receive free admission to the Miracle of Montana Museum during “National Nurses Week,” May 6-12. Museum hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily and extended hours happen either by chance or by appointment. Call (406) 883-6804, for more information.

 

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Wednesday, May 8

Polson Rural Fire District trustees to elect officers

5/8/2013

POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire District trustee monthly meeting will be Wednesday, May 8, at 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station. This meeting will include an election of officers. All residents of the Polson Rural Fire District and interested general public are encouraged to attend. Any member of the public wishing to submit items for board review/consideration needs to submit them to the board clerk at least 10 days in advance of the meeting. For a full text of approved minutes and the agenda please go to www.polsonfire.org.

 

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Thursday, May 9

Masumola Club to meet

5/9/2013

POLSON — The Masumola Club meeting will be held Thursday, May 9, at the clubhouse. The social gathering begins at 5:45 p.m., potluck is at 6:30 p.m. and the program is at 7 p.m.

The clubhouse is located on Masumola Road. Anyone in the community of Polson and the surrounding area is invited to attend. The only requirement for new guests is to bring your own utensils and a dish to pass if you wish. For membership information, contact Irene Marchello at (406) 883-6184.

 

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Friday, May 10

Polson Presbyterian Church serves free dinner

5/10/2013

POLSON — The May “Friendship Table Dinner” is coming up on May 10 from 5- 7 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. We will serve fried rice and egg rolls.     

Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

 

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Saturday, May 11

‘Broad Comedy,’ auction to benefit Women 4 Wellness

5/11/2013

 

POLSON — A “girls’ night out” is planned for May 11 with Broad Comedy at 7:30 p.m. Happy hour is at 6:30 p.m. The show will be held at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. There will also be an evening auction. These events are fundraisers for Women 4 Wellness.

 

 

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Sunday, May 12

Mother’s Day dinner to benefit Bethlehem trip

5/12/2013

POLSON — Good Shepherd’s youth group will serve a Mother’s Day crab and shrimp dinner on Sunday, May 12, from 2-6 p.m. at the Glacier Brewery at 10th and Main Streets in Polson.

This third annual event will raise funds for the 2014 ecumenical service trip to Bethlehem. Paul Rowold, pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will lead the trip which will include youth and their families. The travelers stay at the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church guest house in Bethlehem, help with work around the church’s school and college, and tour Holy sites throughout the region.

The Mother’s Day dinner will include crab, shrimp, side dishes and dessert. Tickets for the dinner are $25 for adults and $15 for children under 12 and are available at the church office, 409 Fourth Ave., E. We’ll have a few scissors available, but please bring your own crab cracker if you have one.

For more information about the service trip or dinner, please contact the church office:(406) 883-5864 or email: gslcpolsonmt@gmail.com.

 

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Monday, May 13

Polson board to hold meeting

5/13/2013

POLSON — On Monday, May 13, the regular board meeting for Polson Schools will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Polson Schools district office, 111 Fourth Ave., E.

 

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Tuesday, May 14

Herb meeting held at library

5/14/2013

POLSON —The next gathering of the “Thyme for Herbs Group” will be Tuesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. at the North Lake County Public Library meeting room 2 First Ave., E.

We will have a guest facilitator, Barb Gabbitas, who will lead the discussion on “The Evolution toward Natural Living from Mainstream Thought.” The second half of the gathering will focus on dividing plants, soil temperature and pH, and using natural fertilizers.

We will help you learn to grow herbs or find local sources for herbs.  Anyone interested in learning about herbs, please come join in the discussion. It’s free and open to all who are interested in herbs. 

If you have questions please call Linda Peterson (406) 319-2446.

 

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