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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, September 11

Friendship dinner set

9/11/2015

POLSON – Free Dinner at Polson Presbyterian Church: The September Friendship Table Dinner is coming up on Sept. 11 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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Saturday, September 12

Bull-A-Rama benefit set for Sept. 12

9/12/2015

POLSON — A Bull-A-Rama benefit for Polson Police Officer William Cleveland is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Polson Fairgrounds. The performance begins at 6 p.m. and admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12- years old and younger. Pepsi and Providence St. Joseph Medical Center sponsored this event. The benefit will feature bull riders and mini bull riders. Pistol Creek Rodeo Company and Hendrickson Bucking Bulls will bring the stock, and cowboys will compete for a $4,000 added purse. Attendees can take part in a 50/50, silent auction, full concession stand and beer garden, with all proceeds going to Cleveland and his family.  

Cleveland was diagnosed with cancer in his esophagus, lymph nodes in his back, lungs and liver and is undergoing chemotherapy.

For more information, go to William Cleveland Benefit Bull-A-Rama on Facebook.   

 

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Canine fun set up at Boettcher Park

9/12/2015

POLSON – Mission Valley Animal Shelter will present “Pet-a-Palooza” on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Boettcher Park. There will be fun for you and your canine companion with plenty of contests, food, demonstrations and prizes. Anderson Radio Broadcasting is sponsoring this event. Call 406-883-5312, for registration forms.

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Enjoy breakfast, lunch, at church flea market

9/12/2015

POLSON — A Community Flea Market at Polson’s United Methodist Church begins at 9 a.m., on Saturday, Sept. 12.

Coffee and rolls will be served from 9-11 a.m., corndogs, chips and a drink are available from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Food conscious folks need to arrive early for a chance at the bake sale items.

Household goods, furniture, crafts and other items highlight the sale inventory. The market is open until 4:30 p.m. at 301 Sixteenth Ave. E.

Outdoor space is still available for vendors to rent for $25. To register for a space or with questions, call Clao at 406-883-4015, or Fred at 406-849-5236.

 

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Fly-in begins with pancakes

9/12/2015

POLSON – Chapter 1122 of the Experimental Aircraft Association will host the 17th annual Polson Fly-in at the Polson Airport on Saturday, Sept. 12, and admission is free. The public is invited to join pilots for an exciting day of aviation activities, beginning with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. Static displays, float planes, antique aircraft, experimental airplanes, and home-builds will be on display. Concessions and raffles will also be available.

 

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Gallery hosts ‘World Wide Paint-Out’

9/12/2015

POLSON –– Painters, young and old, come join in the 13th annual World Wide Paint-Out in Polson, on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. Join painters from all over the world, all painting on the same day. There is no charge; just bring your painting gear down to Riverside Park. Contact Margery at dcartworks09@yahoo.com, for details. The Sandpiper Gallery sponsors this event.

 

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Sunday, September 13

Youth invited to fly

9/13/2015

POLSON – Young Eagles Flights EAA chapter 1122 will offer free airplane rides for kids ages 8-17 on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 9-11 a.m. 

Registration forms and sign ups will be available on Saturday, Sept. 12, and at the fly-in. 

For more information, contact Nancy at 406-270-5423.

 

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Monday, September 14

Learn about herbs

9/14/2015

POLSON – The Thyme for Herbs meeting is on Monday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. in the North Lake County Public Library meeting room. 

The topic will be: How to Combine Herbs for Optimal Effectiveness and the discussion will include: how to harvest and preserve herbs; harvesting seed; and when to use essential oils. Anyone interested in learning to use herbs is invited to join us. Bring your questions for discussion. For more information, call Linda Peterson 406-319-2446.

 

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Wednesday, September 16

Community dance resumes

9/16/2015

POLSON— Ken’s Country Combo will play at the Wednesday, Sept. 16, community dance that begins at 7 p.m. at the Elks. Keep bringing your friends and neighbors. There was a good turnout at the Sept. 2 dance.

 

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Thursday, September 17

SPLASH at Sandpiper Gallery

9/17/2015

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 5-7 p.m.  Your host will be at the Sandpiper Art Gallery.  See you there.

 

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Friday, September 18

Calling All Lake County Democrats

9/18/2015

POLSON – The Lake County Democrats’ “End of the Summer” picnic is at Boettcher Park at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept 18. Turkey and ham, non-alcoholic drinks and plates/utensils will be provided. 

Bring a dish to share and a chair. Alcoholic beverages are permitted so BYOB. 

Music will be provided and our special guest Monica Lindeen, candidate for Secretary of State will be the featured speaker. 

If you have questions, contact Craig McClure at 406-599-4087.

 

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Saturday, September 19

Chamber uncorks fundraiser

9/19/2015

POLSON — The second annual Chamber Uncorked fundraiser will be held from 6-9 p.m. at the Polson Motorcoach Resort/KOA. Uncorked will also feature a tasting of Oktoberfest Brews and light hors d’oeuvres. Only 100 tickets will be sold for this event. Tickets are $45 and are available at the Chamber office at 418 Main Street. Deadline for purchasing tickets is Friday, Sept. 18.

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Check your child’s car seat

9/19/2015

POLSON — On Sept. 19 between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the parking lot of Walmart in Polson, there will be a Child Passenger Safety Check Station set up over by the garden area during the Polson Police Department’s annual Safety Days event, where you may stop by and have your child’s car seat checked. For more information on child passenger safety, go to www.nhtsa.gov.

 

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High school kids participate in rodeo

9/19/2015 - 9/20/2015

POLSON — Lake County High School Rodeo will be held at Polson Fairgrounds Sept. 19-20. Watch as the girls and boys participate in a wide range of rodeo activities: barrels, saddle broncs, goat tying, and breakaway and possibly sports shooting. There will be a great concession stand complete with homegrown Montana beef direct from our valley. For more information, call 406-644-2874 or 406-676-7600.

 

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Monday, September 21

Polson school board to meet

9/21/2015

POLSON — Polson’s next school board meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 21, at 5:30 p.m. in the district office, 111 Fourth Ave. E.

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Wednesday, September 23

Fire Board to meet

9/23/2015

POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire Board has scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station, 25 Regatta Road.

 

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Sensory fun happens at PAT meeting

9/23/2015

POLSON — “September Sensory Fun” is the name of the Parents as Teachers Community Connections event on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. A light lunch will be served. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome at this free program, held in the Lake County Health Department’s conference room, 801 Main Street. Children may explore, develop and refine their cognitive, social and emotional, physical, creative and linguistic skills. Call LCPH at 406-883-7288, for more information.

 

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Thursday, September 24

Free Italian dinner served

9/24/2015

POLSON — A free Italian Community Dinner will be served on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E. All are welcome.

 

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