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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.

 

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.

 

Experience ‘Lights under the Big Sky’

RONAN — On Saturday, Dec. 11, “Lights Under the Big Sky” will provide fun and entertainment for residents of the Mission Valley at the Ronan Fairgrounds from 5-9 p.m. There will be holiday lights displays; family activities and Santa.

 

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Thursday, May 8

‘Storytime’ held twice weekly

5/8/2025

POLSON - Polson Library’s kindergarten readiness program for 3-5 year olds includes stories, songs and crafts and takes place every Thursday and Saturday at 2 p.m. The theme for this week is “Mothers Day.”

 

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

5/8/2025

POLSON - Break out your Corona! It’s a Cinco de Mayo Mexican themed dinner at the Masumola Club. Hosts will bring fixings for tacos, enchilada casserole, a corn casserole and chips and salsa. Tom Bansak from the Flathead Lake Bio Station will give a presentation. Join your hosts on May 8 at 5:45 p.m. for social hour, meal, and meeting at the Masumola Clubhouse. Suggested Food Distribution: A – H salad or veggie; I  – O hot dish; P - Z dessert. Please RSVP to: colleenkbone@gmail.com

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Give blood

5/8/2025

POLSON - From 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, at the Red Lion Inn, a blood drive will be held by the American Red Cross in honor of Lucille Richwine. To schedule an appointment call 406-883-2620.

 

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Join Toddler Time

5/8/2025

POLSON - The Polson Library invites 2-3 year olds to ready active stories, dance and sing on Thursdays at 10 a.m.

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Learn what to plant when

5/8/2025

POLSON - The North Lake County Public Library will host Patrick Mangan, agriculture extension educator, on Thursday, May 8, at 4 p.m. for “The Climate Behind Gardening: What to Plant When.” Learn what and when to plant and the species of plants to avoid planting. This presentation will take place in the library’s community room.

Learn what to plant when

5/8/2025

POLSON - The North Lake County Public Library will host Patrick Mangan, agriculture extension educator, on Thursday, May 8, at 4 p.m. for “The Climate Behind Gardening: What to Plant When.” Learn what and when to plant and the species of plants to avoid planting. This presentation will take place in the library’s community room.

Friday, May 9

Fishy art show, more held

5/9/2025

POLSON -  Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts a non-juried open art show celebrating the charm of aquatic life will include paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and crafts from Monday, May 5. until Friday, June 20. A reception will take place on Friday, May 9, from 5-7 p.m. at the Gallery. 

 

Laugh, play at library

5/9/2025

POLSON - Game Club invites you to laugh and play with friends on the second Friday of each month at the Polson Library. Doors open at 4 p.m. and all middle and high school students are invited. We play until 5:30 p.m.

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State Auditor to speakat Pachyderm meeting

5/9/2025

POLSON - The next Pachyderm meeting is on Friday, May 9, at noon at the Polson Rural Fire Station, 25 Regatta Road, which is on the north side of the Polson bridge. Our guest speaker for this meeting will be Montana State Auditor, James Brown. James will provide updates about our state and be available to answer questions.

 

Sunday, May 11

Mission Valley Choral Society holds spring concert

5/11/2025

POLSON - MV Choral Society’s “Music In Our Hearts” spring concert TOto be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, at 4 p.m. in Polson at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The free-will offering will benefit Helping Hands of Mission Valley.

 

Tuesday, May 13

Coloring for adults held

5/13/2025

POLSON -  The Polson Library’s community room will be the site for the “Flight and Flourish” adult coloring program on Tuesday, May 13. Supplies provided, or bring yours. 

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Go to Pixel & Page

5/13/2025

POLSON - The Polson Pixel & Page homeschool teen hangout for ages 12-15 will hold their end of the school year event on Tuesday, May 13, from 1-2 p.m.

 

Thursday, May 15

Enjoy ‘Ladies Night Out”

5/15/2025

POLSON - “Ladies Night Out” will take place in downtown Polson between 5 and 8 p.m. Pick up your $5 Savings Pass for Ladies Night at all participating businesses to get $5 off your purchase of $25 or more. 

 

 

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Masumola Club holds information meeting

5/15/2025

POLSON - Attend an information meeting at the Masumola Clubhouse on May 15, at 3 p.m. on the casino, traffic impacts and what we can do about improving our safety. Wally Congdon will speak. Jan Smith-Kasson said her goal is to stop construction until the traffic issue is resolved.

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Toddler Time, Storytime cancelled

5/15/2025

POLSON - The Polson Library’s Toddler Time on Thursday, May 15, at 10 a.m. is cancelled for this week, as well as the 2 p.m. Storytime due to the book donation event.

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Friday, May 16

Mother Goose cancelled

5/16/2025

 POLSON - The Polson Library’s Mother Goose program at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 16, is cancelled due to the book sale.

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Saturday, May 17

Buy books at library

5/17/2025

POLSON - Polson Library’s Friends of the Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 

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Ice Breaker 50 happens at the MV Super Oval

5/17/2025

POLSON - The Mission Valley Super Oval will hold a late model 50 lap, no points race with hobby stock, legend, mod 4s and hornets. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. Qualifying happens at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. For more information go to: MissionValleySuperOval.com.

Library holds plant exchange

5/17/2025

POLSON - On Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., you are invited to share extra plant cuttings, and excess plant seedlings with community members. Please bring healthy plants to exchange. There is no obligation to trade, and you can contribute or take plants without an exact trade. The library has a seed catalog and a small display of seed varieties. 

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Recycle your e-waste

5/17/2025

POLSON - You may bring up to 300 pounds of allowable electronics free to Lake County Transfer Station from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 17. A discount for additional recycling is allowed for .10/pound.(No CRT screens or televisions other than flatscreens).

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Tuesday, May 20

Computer class taught

5/20/2025

POLSON - The Polson Library will hold phone and computer basics classes on the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the library’s community room.

 

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Wednesday, May 21

Join Page Turners

5/21/2025

POLSON - The Polson Library’s Page Turners, a middle grade book club, meets on Wednesday, May 21, from 4-5 p.m. to discuss “Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library” by Chris Grabenstein. Sign up in the library to receive your copy or call 406-883-8225.

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