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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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Sunday, April 21

Mt. Calvary, Zion combine for one service

4/21/2013

POLSON — Congregations and friends of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church and Zion Lutheran will join in one service at 9:30 a.m. in Polson (across from the high school) on April 21. Rev. Kyle Whaley serves both churches and shares his time between St. Ignatius and Polson. Following the worship service, a fellowship brunch has been planned.

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Tuesday, April 23

Daughters of the American Revolution to hold meeting

4/23/2013

POLSON — The Kuilix chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, at Kathleen Normandeau’s home in Polson. Refreshments will be served at 12:30 p.m. Her phone number is (406) 883-3826. Call her for directions. Prospective members are welcome. 

 

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Friday, April 26

Living history presentation on tap in Big Arm

4/26/2013

BIG ARM — The Historic School in Big Arm will host “Mrs. Woody’s Trunk full of Memories” with Jennie Pak, on Friday, April 26, at the monthly potluck. Social time starts at 5:30 p.m., the potluck is at 6 p.m. and the living history presentation is at 7 p.m. The presentation is free and open to the public. 

Jennie Pak will present this living history interpretation of Sarah Elizabeth Woody, one of Montana’s early pioneer women. 

For further information, please call (406) 849-6628.

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Tax expert to speak at Pachyderm meeting

4/26/2013

POLSON — “Taxes: Now and Near Future, current developments in income taxes and a forecast of upcoming tax changes” will be the topic of guest speaker, Walter J. Kero, at the Friday, April 26, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club.

Kero is a certified public accountant with the accounting firm of Junkermier, Clark, Campanella, Stevens, P.C. in Missoula. He is a 1973 graduate of the University of Montana with a degree in business administration and a major in accounting. His career has been devoted to corporate financial management, tax return preparation (individual, partnership and corporate), auditing and he has been responsible for all aspects of a public accounting firm. He is also active in Missoula’s community life.

Anyone interested in this very timely subject is cordially invited to attend the meeting, which begins with a social time at 11:30 a.m.  The business meeting starts at noon and adjourns at 1 p.m. The meeting is held in the Polson Rural Fire Department Hall on Regatta Road west of the bridge in Polson.

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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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