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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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Saturday, August 25

Rotary raffle offers big prizes

8/25/2012

POLSON — It’s time for our annual Polson Rotary Festival for Youth Raffle to be held Saturday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m. at Riverside Park. You do not have to be present to win. Proceeds from the raffle go to the Mission Valley Aquatics pool project.

Tickets are $25 per chance or five chances for $100. Make check payable to the Rotary Foundation. One prize per ticket and prize choices are: $1,000 cash from First Interstate Bank; $1,000 of groceries from Super One Foods and Harvest Foods; $1,000 in gas; 300-350 pounds of cut Kobe beef from Liz and Jon Marchi; a wine cellar collection (minimum of 60 bottles); and two 2013 season golf passes for Polson Bay Golf Course from the City of Polson.  

Drop off or mail a check to Rotary Foundation c/o Tracy Dooley, 704 Third Ave. E., Suite B, Polson, MT 59860. 

Call (406) 883-0900 for more information.

 

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Rotary raffle offers big prizes

8/25/2012

POLSON — It’s time for our annual Polson Rotary Festival for Youth Raffle to be held Saturday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m. at Riverside Park. You do not have to be present to win. Proceeds from the raffle go to the Mission Valley Aquatics pool project.

Tickets are $25 per chance or five chances for $100. Make check payable to the Rotary Foundation. One prize per ticket and prize choices are: $1,000 cash from First Interstate Bank; $1,000 of groceries from Super One Foods and Harvest Foods; $1,000 in gas; 300-350 pounds of cut Kobe beef from Liz and Jon Marchi; a wine cellar collection (minimum of 60 bottles); and two 2013 season golf passes for Polson Bay Golf Course from the City of Polson.  

Drop off or mail a check to Rotary Foundation c/o Tracy Dooley, 704 Third Ave. E., Suite B, Polson, MT 59860. 

Call (406) 883-0900 for more information.

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Rotary to host chili cook-off

8/25/2012

POLSON — On Saturday, Aug. 25, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the Polson Rotary Club will host a chili cook-off at Riverside Park on the south side of the Armed Forces Bridge in Polson. Children’s games and activities, and a raffle, are included. This year’s Annual Polson Rotary Festival for the Youth is once again an effort to raise funds to support a local project oriented towards the youth of our local community. Polson Rotary is proud to support the Mission Valley Mariners and the improvements and stadium lighting being constructed on their home field. The improvements and lighting will enable them to host tournaments and enhance the overall functionality of the ball field. Polson Rotary believes this project will have a significant impact on the youth of this community. Please make any checks payable to Polson Rotary. Your support is greatly appreciated. Contact the chamber at (406) 883-5696.

 

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Friday, August 31

Dinner to be served on fifth Friday

8/31/2012

POLSON — A “fifth Friday” dinner will be held at Polson Community Church, located at 1814 1st St. E., on Friday, Aug. 31, from 5-7 p.m. Save the date. 

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Polson holds weekly farmers market

8/31/2012

POLSON — A farmers market will be held every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Third Avenue West. For more information, contact Tonya Truman at (406) 546-0749.

 

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Tuesday, September 4

Presentation to be held on water rights settlement

9/4/2012

POLSON — Learn the facts about the Flathead water rights settlement in a presentation sponsored by The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and State of Montana Reserved Water Rights Compact Commission from 7 to 10:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 4, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US Highway 93 East, Polson. 

 

Wednesday, September 5

Class for caregivers to begin in September

9/5/2012 - 10/17/2012

POLSON —Powerful Tools for Caregivers class is scheduled for Wednesdays, Sept. 5 to Oct. 17, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. The time for the class is 10 to 11:30 a.m. There is no fee for the class. A donation of $25 is suggested. The class is sponsored by the Area VI Agency on Aging and Providence St. Joseph, to help caregivers take care of themselves, better understand their emotions, and communicate more effectively. Please contact Jane at (406) 883-7284 or 1-800-266-4188 for more information or to sign up.

 

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Community invited to enjoy back-to-school dance

9/5/2012

POLSON — Our back-to-school dance is set for Sept. 5, from 7:30-10:30 p.m., at the Polson Elks. Ken’s Country Combo will be playing their wonderful selection of tunes. Everyone is invited to join the fun and the awesome treats the group provides. Thanks to all of you for the goodies.

 

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Water rights meeting set

9/5/2012

POLSON — The next water rights negotiation session between the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, the State of Montana Reserved Water Rights Compact Commission and the United States is scheduled for Sept. 5 at 9 a.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. The public is invited to attend. 

Friday, September 7

Preschool holds open house

9/7/2012

POLSON — Good Shepherd’s Little Friends Preschool will have an open house on Friday, Sept. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m., at 409 Fourth Ave. E. in Polson. During that time, you can meet teacher Heather Holmes and explore the classroom.

Little Friends Preschool is a joyful ministry of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, offering a Christian-based education with an emphasis on art fundamentals.

Classes are offered 8 a.m. to noon. Students age 3 meet Tuesdays and Thursdays (tuition is $100/month,) and students ages 4 to 5 meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (tuition is $150/month.)

For more information, come to the open house or call Heather at 406-370-6397.

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