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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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Monday, June 27

G-Force in Polson next week

6/27/2016 - 7/1/2016

POLSON — G-Force Vacation Bible Camp begins Monday, June 27, at the Polson United Methodist Church. Kids entering kindergarten through age 12, can experience the G-Force, God’s Love in Action Camp from 9 a.m.-noon, June 27- July 1. Kids will experience love through fun activities including music, puppets, story-time, games, science, crafts and mission. A light snack will be served. Camp will end with a Friday Celebration Day picnic provided for the campers and their families from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. A “Registration Day” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, June 23, is scheduled at the church. Forms are available at the church office or go to: www. polsonumc.org. Camp costs are $10 per child or $20 per family up to four members. Scholarships are available. For more information call 406-883-6161 or email info@ polsonumc.org

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Vacation Bible School planned

6/27/2016 - 7/1/2016

POLSON — Fellowship Baptist Church on the corner of Seventh Ave. E and Main Street, is planning a Vacation Bible School for children in first-sixth grades, June 27-July 1. The program is free and goes from 9 a.m.-noon and includes healthy, hearty snacks, Bible missions, games, crafts, and music. Y’all come.

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Tuesday, June 28

Watch the Mariners play

6/28/2016

POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Junior Varsity Mariners play against the Montana Regulators during their home game, which begins at 3 p.m.

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Thursday, June 30

Enjoy ‘Smoke on the Waters’ documentary

6/30/2016

POLSON — A free “Night at the Museum” at the Miracle of America Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, takes place on the fourth Thursday evening of each month. The programs start at 6:30 p.m. Treats and donations are happily accepted. If you have questions call 406- 883-6804. The fourth Thursday program was mis-dated on our quarterly newsletter; therefore we will show an historical movie on June 30. Back by request will be a re-showing of the Montana Centennial documentary, “Smoke on the Waters.” This movie is about steamboats on Flathead Lake, plus a segment covering the Paul Bunyan, the only remaining logging tow boat of Flathead Lake. Another short film will be shown covering early-day logging in the area. Time permitting; a tour of the Paul Bunyan and related artifacts in the museum collection will take place.

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Watch the Mariners play

6/30/2016

POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Junior Varsity Mariners play against the D.L. Wranglers during their home game, which begins at a time TBA.

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Friday, July 1

Neil Simon’s ‘Fools’ to play in Polson

7/1/2016 - 7/17/2016

POLSON — The Port Polson Players in Association with the Mission Valley Friends of the Arts present “Fools” a comedy by Neil Simon. Shows will take place Wednesday-Saturday, July 1-17, at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. The Theater on the Lake is located on Highway 93 S at Boettcher Park. For reservations call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers@centurytel. net.

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Start your July 4 celebration right

7/1/2016

POLSON — Start off your 4th of July weekend right by joining us on Friday, July 1, at New Life Church as we honor all of our local military and first responder heroes. There will be a free patriotic superhero box-office hit movie with free popcorn, hot dogs, and snow cones. Everyone is welcome. The fun begins at 9 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk. Call 406-883-2447 for more information.

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Watch the Mariners play

7/1/2016 - 7/4/2016

POLSON — Come watch the both the Varsity and Junior Varsity Mission Valley Mariners play in their four-day Firecracker Tourney that begins on July 1 and goes through July 4. Games are TBA.

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Sunday, July 3

Taste cheese, tour facility

7/3/2016

POLSON –– An open house will take place at Flathead Lake Cheese, 208 First Ave. E on Sunday, July 3, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be tours and tastings. For more information call 406- 883-0343.

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Monday, July 4

Chamber sponsors 4th of July parade, fireworks

7/4/2016

POLSON — The Polson Chamber is again sponsoring the Polson 4th of July parade as well as the fireworks show scheduled for that evening. Those wanting to volunteer to help with the parade are asked to contact the Polson Chamber at 406-883-5969.

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Eat ice cream at Flathead Historical Museum

7/4/2016

The Polson Flathead Historical Museum on Main Street will offer free admission and an ice cream social right after the noon parade on the Fourth of July. Stop by and cool off.

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Help with Polson’s Fourth of July parade

7/4/2016

POLSON — The Polson Chamber is again sponsoring the Polson Fourth of July parade as well as the fireworks show scheduled for that evening. Those wanting to volunteer to help with the parade are asked to contact the Polson Chamber at 406-883-5969.

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Join the 4th of July Parade

7/4/2016

POLSON — Join the July 4th Parade in downtown Polson beginning at noon. Parade entry forms are available at the Chamber office and must be returned to the Chamber office by July 3. The parade begins at Cherry Valley Elementary School, heads down Main Street, turning at Third Ave. and ends on the following block. Stop by the Chamber office at 418 Main Street before the parade and purchase a glass of fresh lemonade, all proceeds support the Community Fireworks Show. For more information call 406-883-5969.

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Wednesday, July 6

‘Wine’ about the market at Glacier Brewing Co.

7/6/2016

POLSON — Kenneth Bret Richardson of Waddell and Reed Financial Advisors invites you to Glacier Brewing Company the first Wednesday of every month from 4-6 p.m. to “wine” about the market. For more information call 406-257-7170 or go to: waddell.co/kbrichardson@ wradvisors.com.

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Meeting cancelled

7/6/2016

POLSON — Because of the activities surrounding the Fourth of July celebration, the Polson Chamber of Commerce has decided not to hold the regularly scheduled luncheon meeting on Wednesday, July 6. Scheduled speaker, Webb Brown of the Montana State Chamber of Commerce will speak at the Chamber’s September meeting instead.

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Republicans to hold July meeting

7/6/2016

POLSON — Lake County Republican Central Committee will hold their monthly meeting on July 6 at the Polson Rural Fire Hall at 6:30 p.m. The State Rules Convention will be discussed and assignments will be made for staffing the Lake County Fair and the Cherry Festival booths. The public is always invited. There is always extensive political discussion. Call 406-844-2386 for additional information.

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Watch the Mariners play

7/6/2016

POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Varsity Mariners play against the Bitteroot Bucs during their home game, which begins at 4 p.m.

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Wear red, white, blue to dance

7/6/2016

POLSON — Celebrate the Fourth of July on the sixth by wearing red, white and blue to the community dance at the Elks. Please come and have a good time and dance between 7-10 p.m.

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Thursday, July 7

Transportation committee to meet

7/7/2016

POLSON — The Lake County School Transportation Committee will meet on Thursday, July 7, at 1:30 p.m. in the large conference room of the Lake County Courthouse. Adjustments needed in bus routes for the upcoming school year will be discussed. Guests are welcome. Please contact Carolyn O. Hall, Lake County Superintendent of Schools, at 406-883-7262 for further information.

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Friday, July 8

July ‘Friendship Table Dinner’ coming up

7/8/2016

POLSON — A free dinner will be held at Polson Presbyterian Church on Friday, July 8, from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

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