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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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Wednesday, June 25

Heart to Heart plays again

6/25/2014

POLSON — Heart to Heart will play at the community dance on Wednesday, June 25. All are invited and are welcome to join the fun. Fred and Joy are back and playing up a storm. So, bring a treat to share and dance from 7-10 p.m. at the Elks.

 

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Thursday, June 26

Bank fundraises for Relay for Life

6/26/2014

POLSON/RONAN — Community Bank is having fundraisers for the upcoming Relay for Life at both the Ronan and Polson branches on Thursday, June 26.

There will be a bake and book sale starting at 9 a.m. at both branches. These will be inside the banks.

From 3-7 p.m., on the same day at the Ronan branch, there will be an ice cream sundae fundraiser in the back of the bank during the Farmers Market on Main Street.

 

Tags:  Polson   Ronan  

Free Italian dinner served

6/26/2014

POLSON — There will be a free community dinner served on Thursday, June 26, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E. The menu is Italian and all are welcome.

 

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Transportation committee to meet in Polson

6/26/2014

POLSON — The Lake County School Transportation Committee will meet Thursday, June 26, 2014, at 10 a.m. in the large conference room of the Lake County Courthouse. Adjustments needed in bus routes will be discussed. Guests are welcome. For further information, contact Michelle Wood, Lake County Superintendent of Schools, at (406) 883-7262.

 

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Friday, June 27

Polson Fairgrounds hosts NRA Rodeo

6/27/2014 - 6/28/2014

POLSON — The annual Mission Mountain NRA Rodeo will be presented and produced by Polson Fairgrounds, Inc. and will be held Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28. Each evening will begin with youth mutton bustin’ and youth miniature bull riding beginning at 6:30 p.m. The NRA Rodeo begins at 7:30 p.m. Live music by “Montana Darkhorse Band” will be played on Friday night after the rodeo. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 3-12 years of age, and children under 3 are free. Food and beverage concessions will be available. For more information, call Sharon Procopio at (406) 261-2861. For general rodeo information, call (406) 883-1100.

 

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Port Polson Players to present Neil Simon’s ‘Fools’

6/27/2014 - 7/6/2014

Port Polson Players to 

present Neil Simon’s ‘Fools’

 

POLSON — Port Polson Players will present “Fools,” a Neil Simon Comedy, June 27-29 and July 4-6 at Polson’s beautiful theatre on the lake. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $16 for adults and $15 for senior citizens and students. For reservations or more information, call (406) 883-9212.

 

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Saturday, June 28

Downtown Polson supports Life Savers Animal Rescue

6/28/2014

POLSON — On Saturday, June 28, the Polson Business Community is partnering with Life Savers Animal Rescue in a fundraiser for the animals. Participating businesses are donating a percentage of that day’s sales or making cash donations. Participating businesses will have posters in their windows. The folks from Life Savers Animal Rescue will be downtown that Saturday letting people know about their mission for helping animals. Please consider being part of this community fundraiser. Let's help the animals and create some fun downtown. 

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Fundraiser includes fire department show and tell

6/28/2014

POLSON — The Montecahto Club and the Finley Point volunteer Fire Department will hold a fundraiser on Saturday, June 28, from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. at the fire station located at mile marker 6 on Highway 35 on the east shore. Montecahto will have a bake sale and a rummage sale and lots of good stuff. The fire department will have a show and tell of their equipment and a wonderful meal will be available. Join us for some good times and great buys.  

 

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Polson Chamber holds sporting clays tournament

6/28/2014

POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Chamber Blast” will be held on Saturday, June 28, at Big Sky Sporting Clays. We will start with a quick beginner’s shooting clinic, followed by a shooter’s safety briefing prior to the Sporting Clays Tournament. A barbecue lunch and awards ceremony will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. The cost is $110 per shooter or $330 per three-person team. Bring your shotgun, eye protection, and ear protection. No experience is necessary. 

 

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Tuesday, July 1

Classes for caregivers through July 8

7/1/2014 - 7/8/2014

POLSON — Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes are scheduled in Polson and Ronan for six Tuesdays, June 3-July 8. The Polson class will be in the Community Bank meeting room 10-11:30 a.m. The Ronan class will be in the MSU Extension Office at the Ronan Community Center from 2-3:30 p.m. The class is sponsored by the Area VI Agency on Aging and Lake Co. Extension Service, to help caregivers take care of themselves, better understand their emotions, communicate more effectively, and find local resources. Please contact Jane at (406) 883-7284, for more information or to sign up. Class size is limited.

 

Tags:  Polson   Ronan  

Wednesday, July 2

Celebrate the 4th with dancing

7/2/2014

POLSON — Come one; come all to the 4th of July dance celebration on July 2, from 7-10 p.m. at the Elks. No fireworks please. Ken’s Country Combo will be playing all the right songs. Please bring treats to share. Bring all your company and friends.

 

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Chamber to meet at KwaTaqNuk

7/2/2014

POLSON — The Polson Chamber’s general meeting and luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, July 2, from noon to 1 p.m. 

 

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Thursday, July 3

Aquatic Center celebrates anniversary

7/3/2014

POLSON — The Mission Valley Aquatics Center will celebrate their anniversary with an ice cream social on Thursday, July 3, starting at 6 p.m. There will be open house tours, an ice cream social, bowl painting, kids’ games, live music and lots more. Each bowl painter earns a free ticket to the upcoming MVA Auction and Soup Dinner in November. For more information, call (406) 883-4567.

 

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Library program holds drop egg contest

7/3/2014

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library Family Summer Reading Program weekly activities are on Thursday at 10 a.m. for school age children accompanied by an adult. On July 3 there will be an egg drop contest.

 

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Music played at Polson Bay Golf Course

7/3/2014

POLSON — Polson Bay Golf Course presents Halladay Quist and The Highliners on Thursday, July 3, from 6-9 p.m. There’s limited seating, so come early to grab your spot on the lawn, golf cart or call ahead (406-883-8230) to reserve a table on the deck with a perfect view of Flathead Lake and the band. Join us for great music, food, and cold drinks.

 

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Friday, July 4

Band performs concert for 4th of July

7/4/2014

POLSON — The Mission Mountain Wood Band will perform a 4th of July concert in Polson. Visit the Polson Chamber of Commerce website for more information: www.polsonchamber.com. 

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Celebrate with concert, fireworks in Polson

7/4/2014

POLSON — Anderson Broadcasting will present a free Community Concert at 1 p.m. with Dark Horse Montana; Off In The Woods starts at 4 p.m., and The Mission Mountain Wood Band will start at 8 p.m. Community Fireworks Show will begin at 10:30 p.m. from the Polson Fairgrounds.

 

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Library closes for holiday

7/4/2014 - 7/5/2014

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library will be closed on Friday and Saturday, July 4 and 5.

 

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Parade begins at noon

7/4/2014

POLSON —The Polson 4th of July parade begins at noon. The theme this year is “Parade of Stars”. A free ice cream social will be held following the parade, at the Flathead Historical Museum on Main Street. Contact the Polson Chamber at (406) 883-5969, for more information.

 

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Run down Main Street for Fun Run

7/4/2014

POLSON — The sixth annual Firecracker Fun Run will be held on Friday, July 4. The Polson 1 mile walk/run starts at 11:45 a.m. at St. Joseph Medical Center. Participants walk or run down Main Street in red, white and blue just prior to the 4th of July parade at noon. Cost is a non-perishable food item to be donated to Polson Loaves and Fish. For more details, visit: www.polsonrunning.com. 

 

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Saturday, July 5

Flathead Lake Cheese holds open house

7/5/2014

POLSON — Flathead Lake Cheese is having an Open House Saturday, July 5, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be tours, tastings, sales and everything you ever wanted to know about cheese making and solar thermal heat. Here’s something you can do with a house full of company. Support your local cheese makers and look for the dancing cheese head to point the way. See you there.

 

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Put All American Celebration on weekend schedule

7/5/2014

POLSON —The KwaTaqNuk Resort will have an All American Celebration from 7:30-10:30 p.m.

 

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