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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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Friday, July 12

Final bow hunter class offered

7/12/2013 - 7/13/2013

POLSON — The last Bow Hunter Education class for 2013 in Lake County is scheduled for Friday, July 12, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 13, at 8:30 sharp. Both sessions are at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 409 Fourth Ave. Students must attend both sessions and pass the written test. There is no cost for the class. Sign up online at fwp.mt.gov, click on the education tab or go to: http://my.register-ed.com/event/studentchooseevent.

 

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Friendship dinner served

7/12/2013

POLSON — There will be a free dinner served at Polson Presbyterian Church on July 12 from 5-7 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Everyone is invited to this free “Friendship Table Dinner.” 

 

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Sunday, July 14

Public invited to peace workshop

7/14/2013

POLSON — The Lake County Greens and peace groups across Montana invite the public to a workshop featuring Rev. Sam Smith, chair of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, on the militarization of American youth and the “I Will Not Kill” campaign, on Sunday, July 14, at Sacajawea Park. Refreshments are at 5 p.m. and the workshop is at 5:30 p.m. Contact Cheryl at (406) 883-3137, with any questions.

 

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Tuesday, July 16

All P.E.O. members invited to brown-bag lunch

7/16/2013

POLSON — P.E.O. Mission Mountain Reciprocity Group invites all P.E.O. members to its annual brown-bag lunch at Boettcher Park, Tuesday, July 16, at noon. This no-host picnic welcomes all P.E.O. members who may be visiting the area, along with members of local Chapters AI, BY, BS, AND CA. 

P.E.O. is an international philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women by providing educational scholarships, grants, awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College.

 

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Thursday, July 18

SPLASH hosted by KwaTaqNuk

7/18/2013

POLSON —“Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour” will be held Thursday, July 18, from 5-7 p.m. The host is the KwaTaqNuk. 

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Friday, July 19

Polson class of 1983 celebrates thirty-year reunion

7/19/2013 - 7/20/2013

POLSON — The Polson High School class of 1983’s thirtieth high school class reunion is July 19-20. Classmates still needing to register, please call (406) 270-5802.  PHS class of ‘83 parents, teachers, and schoolmates please join us at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort.

 

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Saturday, July 20

Boys and Girls club to sponsor “Mud Run” fun

7/20/2013

POLSON — The Boys and Girls Club will sponsor a Mud Run at the Polson Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 20. It will be a 1-mile and nds on Saturday, July 20. It will be a 1-mile and 5K race. For more information, call Lowell at (406) 883-5623. 

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Cherries take over Polson

7/20/2013 - 7/21/2013

POLSON — The annual “Polson Main Street Flathead Cherry Festival” is on July 20-21, with fun for the whole family. There will be over 125 vendors; Flathead cherries; homemade cherry pies; unique arts and crafts; cherry pie-eating, stem-tying, and pit-spitting contests; entertainment; sidewalk sales and specials. Join in on Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be a street dance Saturday night featuring Southern Comfort. For vendor space, call (406) 686-1155. For more information, visit vendors@flatheadcherryfestival.com. 

 
 

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Self-service doggy wash to benefit animal shelter

7/20/2013

POLSON — The second annual Mission Valley Animal Shelter will conduct a $5 self-service Doggy Wash to raise funds for the shelter on Saturday, July 20, at 10 a.m. in the parking lot of First Interstate Bank in Polson. Larger voluntary donations are always accepted. Anderson Broadcasting is sponsoring the Doggy Wash. Bring your dog and your camera and shelter personnel will provide tubs, hoses, water, shampoo, towels and brushes. Discounted micro-chipping will be offered. For more information, call the shelter at (406) 883-5312.

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Try out crafts at ‘Live History Days’

7/20/2013 - 7/21/2013

POLSON — The Miracle of America Museum will host their annual “Live History Days” celebration July 20 -21. Many new displays have been added, including kid-friendly interactive displays. There will be three trains, a tank, army rigs and other vehicle rides, even a pump railroad velocipede, an operating sawmill, and schoolhouse activities. Munch a lunch in the afternoon while you relax and enjoy Montana old time fiddlers, accordionists, banjo pickers and more. On Saturday there is a black-powder shooting demonstration planned. These events are held rain or shine and the main building is air-conditioned. Admission is $5 for all people 3 years of age and older, and includes admission on all rides. Food is charged for. The museum is located just south of Polson on Memory Lane. For more information, call (406) 883-6804 or (406) 883-6264.

 

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Sunday, July 21

Teams to demonstrate dragon boat sport

7/21/2013

POLSON — On Sunday, July 21, at noon, one of the fastest growing sports, dragon boat racing, will be demonstrated at Riverside Park. Drinkers of the Lake, a Polson team, Kalispell’s Flathead Dragonflies and teams from Missoula will use two boats in a relay fashion to demonstrate rowing and oaring. Just one of the many activities planned during Polson’s Cherry Festival.

 

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Monday, July 22

Learn to cook this summer

7/22/2013 - 7/25/2013

POLSON — The class, “Junior Chef,” will be taught by Mandie Steele. Students will cook, bake, decorate and eat healthy, fun snacks. Class is Monday-Wednesday, July 22-25 from 8:55 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Thursday’s class is from 8:55 a.m.–5 p.m. and includes going to Missoula to enjoy the Water Park. Breakfast and lunch is served each day. Call Mandie Steele at (406) 249-2572 for more

 

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Summer science taught in Polson

7/22/2013 - 7/25/2013

POLSON — The class, “Incredible Science,” will be taught by Chris Ayres. Students will investigate the gross side of science with science activities and experiments. Class is Monday-Wednesday July 22-25 from 8:55 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday’s class is from 8:55 a.m.–5 p.m. and includes going to Missoula to enjoy the Water Park. Breakfast and lunch will be served each day. Call Mandie Steele at (406) 249-2572, for more information.

 

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