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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, May 14

Walk/run for Mothers

5/14/2016

POLSON — Providence St. Joseph Medical Center will sponsor a Mother’s Day Mile and Sky Line Challenge Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, May 14, with registratiozzn at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Race starts from the front of St. Joseph Medical Center on Thirteenth Ave. W. Pre-registration until May 11 is $35 for a family of four or more and $10 for an individual. Registration after May 11 is $45 for a family of four or more and $20 for an individual. For more information or a registration form contact St. Joe’s front desk staff from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 

All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society through Relay for Life.

 

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Watch Invitational track meet

5/14/2016

POLSON — The Polson High School Track Team will have the ABC Invitational track meet on Saturday, May 14, at 9:30 a.m. at PHS. For more information contact PHS at 406-883-6351 or go to: www.polson.k12.mt.us/phs/  

 

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Monday, May 16

Dinner, childcare provided at IEC meeting

5/16/2016

POLSON — We will hold the monthly JO’M Polson Indian Education Committee meeting on Monday, May 16, at Cherry Valley School in Polson.  Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria and the meeting is at 6 p.m. in the school library. Childcare will be provided. This meeting is open to the public. Contact committee secretary, Amy Williams at: polsonIEC@gmail.com if you have something for the agenda.

Agenda items for May 16 are: finalize graduation presentation for JOM graduates; summer activities; funding for next year’s cultural activities; parent request.

 

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Sandpiper announces Stromnes presentation

5/16/2016

POLSON — Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery announces a presentation by multi-media member artist Jean Stromnes, who will demonstrate a photo-transfer technique using Omni-Gel™ transfer medium. Her instructional demo is free and open to the public. 

The regularly scheduled monthly membership meeting commences with her presentation at noon, Monday, May 16, at the Gallery located at 306 Main Street. Any additional membership business shall be addressed after the demonstration. 

Call 406-883-5956, Sandpiper Art Gallery, a fine arts 501(c)(3) non-profit membership corporation, for more information.

 

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Tuesday, May 17

Law Center offers help

5/17/2016

POLSON — Missoula Self Help Law Center will be in Polson on Tuesday, May 17, at the North Lake County Public Library from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. They provide services on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Walk-ins are welcome all day or to schedule an appointment call 406-258-3428.

 

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Wednesday, May 18

All invited to Community Dance

5/18/2016

POLSON — There will be a Community Dance at the Elks Club on Wednesday, May 18, from 7-10 p.m. Ken’s Country Combo will play. All are invited.

 

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Summer youth programs chosen as roundtable topic

5/18/2016

POLSON — Resource Roundtable will take place on May 18 at noon at the Lake County Health Department conference room. Lunch will be provided but please RSVP for a meal count. The meeting topic will be “Summer Youth Programs and Activities.” Join us for some great conversation and sharing.

 

Thursday, May 19

SPLASH to be held

5/19/2016

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will be held Thursday, May 19, from 5-7 p.m. Your host will be Polson Health, located at 106 Ridgewater Drive.  See you there.

 

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Tennis competitors play in Polson

5/19/2016 - 5/21/2016

POLSON — The Polson High School Tennis Divisional meets will be in Polson, Thursday-Saturday, May 19-21. For more information contact the PHS at 406-883-6351.

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Friday, May 20

‘Shred Day’ is free

5/20/2016

POLSON — Glacier Bank will sponsor their annual Community After-tax Shred Day on Friday, May 20, at 50510 Highway 93 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The mobile shred truck will be on location at the main Glacier Bank to shred your personal documents for free. Limit two boxes per person.    

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‘Who’s John Doe?’ featured at Theatre

5/20/2016 - 5/29/2016

POLSON — Port Polson Players, in association with Mission Valley Friends of the Arts, feature a cast of 20-plus performers in “Who's John Doe?” a "dramedy" that plays two weekends at Polson's beautiful Theatre on the Lake, May 20-22 and May 27-29. Friday and Saturday curtains are at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Call 406-883-9212 or go to PortPolsonPlayers.com make reservations. 

 

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Saturday, May 21

Learn about ‘Dog-Dog Greeting’

5/21/2016

POLSON — Learn more about dog behavior and your relationship with your best friend. Take a free class on Saturday, May 21, from 2-3 p.m. at Mission Valley Animal Shelter. This class is on “Dog-Dog 

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Transfer Station to accept electronic waste

5/21/2016

POLSON — Lake County Transfer Station, 36117 N. Reservoir Road, is holding an electronics-recycling event on Saturday, May 21, from 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Individuals and businesses may drop off 500 pounds free and each pound over that is 35 cents per pound. Call 406-883-7323 for more information.

 

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Watch Polson soccer players

5/21/2016

POLSON — Linderman School is the site for Polson’s U19 Girls soccer games on Saturday, May 21, at 9 a.m. against the Missoula Strikers and at 3 p.m. against the Bozeman Blitzz.

 

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Monday, May 23

Author comes to Polson

5/23/2016

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library in Polson will host highly-acclaimed Billings author Russell Rowland for a book reading and signing on Monday, May 23, at 4 p.m. in the library meeting room. Rowland will present his new book “Fifty-Six Counties: A Montana Journey.” 

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call North Lake County Public Library at 406-883-8225 or stop by the circulation desk at #2 First Ave.E.

 

Tuesday, May 24

Presentation addresses suicide

5/24/2016

POLSON — Karl Rossten, LCSW, a Suicide Prevention Coordinator for Montana DPHHS, will give a presentation to address the high Montana suicide rate. His free talk will be May 24, from 2-5 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn and it is open to anyone.

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Thursday, May 26

Free dinner served

5/26/2016

POLSON — A free community dinner will be served on Thursday, May 26, at 6 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E. The menu includes casseroles, salads, and desserts. All are welcome.

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View WWII footage

5/26/2016

POLSON — In remembrance of Armed Forces Day, the Miracle of America Museum will show “WWII in Color,” a digitally restored film of actual footage showing the real brutality of war on Thursday, May 26, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Not recommended for young children because of the scenes of terror, chaos, and blood in actual battlefield conflicts (although Hollywood movies have been more graphic). Time permitting there will be a museum tour of artifacts like those seen in the movie. Treats and donations are accepted. Call 406-883-6804.

 

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Friday, May 27

‘Who’s John Doe?’ featured

5/27/2016

POLSON — Port Polson Players, in association with Mission Valley Friends of the Arts, feature a cast of 20-plus performers in “Who’s John Doe?” a “dramedy” that plays at Polson’s beautiful Theatre on the Lake, May 27-29. Friday and Saturday curtains are at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Call 406-883-9212 or go to PortPolsonPlayers.com to make reservations. 

 

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