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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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Thursday, July 31

Rock the Dock

7/31/2025

POLSON — Music starts at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US Highway 93 E, with “Hellcat Maggie” providing the tunes. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

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Friday, August 1

Library hosts author

8/1/2025

POLSON — On Friday, Aug. 1, the Polson Library will host author Jess Owen to discuss his book, “Of Graphic Novels & Gryphons” at 3:30 p.m.

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Rock the Dock

8/1/2025

POLSON — Music starts at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US Highway 93 E, with the Barker Brothers providing the tunes. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

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Saturday, August 2

Go to MV Super Oval

8/2/2025

POLSON - The Legend Madness Semi Pro/Young Lion and Pro/Masters, with 50 Lap USA Late Models, Twin 20s Hobby Stocks, place on Saturday, Aug. 2. Gates open at 4 p.m., qualifying happens at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. For more information, go to: MissionValleySuperOval.com.

MV Super Oval Legend Madness happens

8/2/2025

 

 

 

MV Super Oval Legend Madness happens

 

POLSON — The Legend Madness Semi Pro/Young Lion and Pro/Masters, with 50 Lap USA Late Models, Twin 20s Hobby Stocks, takes place on Saturday, Aug. 2. Gates open at 4 p.m., qualifying happens at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. For more information, go to: MissionValleySuperOval.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MV Super Oval Legend Madness happens

 

POLSON — The Legend Madness Semi Pro/Young Lion and Pro/Masters, with 50 Lap USA Late Models, Twin 20s Hobby Stocks, takes place on Saturday, Aug. 2. Gates open at 4 p.m., qualifying happens at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. For more information, go to: MissionValleySuperOval.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POLSON — The Legend Madness Semi Pro/Young Lion and Pro/Masters, with 50 Lap USA Late Models, Twin 20s Hobby Stocks, takes place on Saturday, Aug. 2. Gates open at 4 p.m., qualifying happens at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. For more information, go to: MissionValleySuperOval.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Bookfest Club meets

8/2/2025

POLSON — The Bookfest Club, an adult book club, will meet at the Polson Library on Saturday, Aug. 2, in the community room at 2 p.m. They will discuss, “The Unmaking of June Farrow,” written by Adrienne Young.

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Tuesday, August 5

Adopt a pet from animal shelter

8/5/2025

POLSON — The Mission Valley Animal Shelter will hold a $25 Kia Pet Adoption event from Aug. 5-9. Must have approved application to adopt. Go to: missionvalleyanimalshelter.squarespace.com or call 406-883-5312.

Library hosts adult coloring program

8/5/2025

POLSON — The Polson Library’s Adult Coloring Program takes place at the library on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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Memory Café held

8/5/2025

POLSON — On Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m.-noon Memory Café, a Dementia Care Partner Program with Angel Care takes place at the Polson Library. This program will repeat on the first Tuesday of each month. Memory Café is a safe and supportive environment for people living with Dementia, Alzheimer’s, or other forms of memory loss and their caregivers/family members. Learn more and register for this program by calling Danika at 406-409-8149.

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Wednesday, August 6

Enjoy music entertainment at the Durham

8/6/2025

POLSON - The Durham on Hwy. 93 downtown Polson offers music by Zane Tohme on Aug. 15, from 7-9 p.m.

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Free meditation class offered

8/6/2025

POLSON — Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays for online instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom and in-person. The classes will be rom 6 to 7:30 p.m. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class. 

For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com. Go to: www.missionmountainzen.org for more information.

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Science on Tap at Durham

8/6/2025

POLSON — Join a ‘Science on Tap’ evening at the Durham, 49494 US-93, from 6:30-8 p.m. with Dr. Matt Church, microbial ecologist at the Flathead Lake Biological Station. 

Church will share insights from his ongoing research into the invisible life forms and complex ecological dynamics of Flathead Lake. Tickets are $5.

Thursday, August 7

Library ends summer with block party

8/7/2025

POLSON — The Polson Library will end their annual reading program with an amazing block party on Thursday, Aug. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. 

Come join the fun with hot dogs, ice cream, carnival games, a book sale. A prize drawing will be held at 6 p.m.

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Rock the Dock

8/7/2025

POLSON — Music starts at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US Highway 93 E, with Tommy Edwards providing the tunes. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

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Friday, August 8

Rock the Dock

8/8/2025

POLSON — Music starts at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US Highway 93 E, with Caselli & Crew providing the tunes. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

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Library opens late

8/8/2025

POLSON — The Polson Library will open at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, due to staff training. The Joyful Cup walk-up window will remain open regular hours, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Mother Goose is cancelled for this day.

 

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Mother Goose program canceled for day

8/8/2025

POLSON ­— The Polson Library’s Mother Goose program is cancelled for this day due to staff training.

 

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Music played at Glacier Brewing

8/8/2025

POLSON — Glacier Brewing, 6 Tenth Ave. E, will host Jon Schumaker starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8.

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Music entertainment at the Durham

8/8/2025

POLSON - The Durham on Hwy. 93 downtown Polson offers music by Richard Barrett on Aug. 8, from 6-9 p.m.

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Saturday, August 9

Enjoy Courthouse Art Festival

8/9/2025

POLSON - The annual Courthouse Art Festival will be held at the Lake County Courthouse lawn on Aug. 9 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Join in the fun and enjoy local and regional fine art, artisans, crafters and music. 

Music at Glacier Brewing

8/9/2025

POLSON - Glacier Brewing, 6 Tenth Ave. E, will host Jon KC & the Valley Cats starting at 5 p.m. on 

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Music entertainment at the Durham

8/9/2025

POLSON - The Durham on Hwy. 93 downtown Polson will have music by Sunlight Black on Aug. 9, from 6-9 p.m.

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MV Oval holds Elks Night at the Races

8/9/2025

POLSON - The Racing Dynamics 100, with Super Late Models, INEX Legends, takes place on Saturday, Aug. 9. Gates open at 4 p.m., track opens at 5 p.m., qualifying happens at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. 

For more information, go to: MissionValleySuperOval.com.

Race to Remember

8/9/2025

POLSON - Join community members for a special event to honor the lives of those who have passed away. This is a tribute event to celebrate their lives and keep their spirits alive in our hearts. Bring a banner, poster, or T-shirt with the names of loves ones who have passed away. Arrive at Linderman Gym by 8:40 a.m. to sign a waiver. Run, walk, skip or hop in this free family event. No pets and no bicycles. If you have questions, call 406-212-9463.

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Rotary Club holds Fundraiser

8/9/2025

POLSON — The 2025 Polson Brewfest is an annual fundraiser benefitting Mission Valley youth. The event takes place in conjunction with the annual Courthouse Art Festival and Cruisin’ by the Bay Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Raffle tickets will also be sold: 5 for $100 or 1 for $25. Five $1,000 prizes will be awarded. Funds raised support local youth projects such as the Polson Basketball Club, Friends of the Children and pickleball youth clinics.

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Run for Beer

8/9/2025

POLSON — Join us at 10 a.m. for a fun-filled day of running, beer, and good vibes at Glacier Brewing Co., 6 Tenth Ave. E. Tickets start at $20.83, go to: Eventbrite.com. We’ve mapped out a 5k course that starts and ends at this awesome taproom by Flathead Lake. Gather your friends and come join us on Aug. 9. 

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Tuesday, August 12

Commission to meet

8/12/2025

POLSON - The Local Government Review Study Commission will meet from 3-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 106 First Street, E. Call 406-883-8200 for more information.

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Wednesday, August 13

Free meditation class offered

8/13/2025

POLSON - Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays for online instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom and in-person. The classes will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com or go to: www.missionmountainzen.org for more information.

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Learn to meditate

8/13/2025

POLSON — Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays for online instruction,  via Zoom and in-person. Classes are from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665. Go to: www.missionmountainzen.org for more information.

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