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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, February 16

All irrigators invited to meeting

2/16/2013

RONAN — Western Montana Water Users Association, LLC, invites all irrigators and other concerned parties in the Flathead Irrigation Project to a meeting with their attorney, Brian Shuck, on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 3 p.m., in the Ronan High School Auditorium. Information will be presented that is vital for irrigators to have in order for them to make an informed decision about the proposed CSKT Water Rights Compact.

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Monday, February 18

Relay for Life planning begins

2/18/2013 - 2/25/2013

RONAN — It is time to start thinking about Relay For Life. The event will take place July 12-13 at the Ronan High School Football Field. The theme this year is “Making Hope Happen.” We are having a Virtual Kickoff this year, so get your teams signed up online at lakecountyrelay.org, between Feb. 18-25 and your team registration fee will be free. You can also check out our Facebook page: Relay For Life of Lake County Montana for meeting dates and news.

There will also be a team experience event Feb. 23 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in Missoula. (Location yet to be announced.) This is a great opportunity to learn what Relay for Life is, get fund-raising ideas, and have fun. Gather your team and join us for prizes and fun. Contact Cammie at (406) 728-1004 ext. 203 or cammie.edgar@cancer.org, for more information.

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Friday, February 22

Community dance returns

2/22/2013

RONAN — The Little Big Band will sponsor a dance at the Terrace Lake Community Church gym on Feb. 22 from 6-10 p.m. There will be great music, people, and refreshments. Call James Pettit at (406) 676-8224 for more information.

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Saturday, February 23

Quilt artist to teach landscape class

2/23/2013

RONAN — Local Montanan and nationally known quilt artist, Toni Whitney, will teach a beginner’s landscape, raw edge appliqué class on Feb. 23 in Ronan. For information, call Kay Krantz at (406) 745-4575. There will be more information and a sign-up sheet at the Feb. 5 meeting.

The theme for the 2013 Quilt Show is “A Quilter’s Garden.” Call Char Sheumaker or Colleen Fenimore for more information. Get started working on your quilts for the show.

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Sunday, February 24

Pottery exhibit, music program open to public

2/24/2013

RONAN — Sunday, Feb. 24, The Red Poppy will open a gallery exhibition, “Pottery in the Simplest Form”, by Becka Watrous. At 2 p.m. students of Katherine Skinner from Missoula will present a program of piano music. As always, the afternoon is free and open to the public with a reception following the program.

The Red Poppy is open from 1-4 p.m. on Feb. 24 and is located on Highway 93 in Ronan, across from True Value Hardware. Call (406) 676-3010 for more information or go to our website: www.theredpoppy.org, to inquire about the schedule for a wide variety of classes and workshops offered throughout the month.

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Friday, March 1

Register for hunters ed March 1

3/1/2013

Registration for the spring hunter education course will be Friday, March 1, at Ronan High School at the west entrance. Classes will be from 7 to 9 p.m.

A parent or guardian must accompany students under age 18 on the first night of class to register. To preregister for the Ronan-Pablo spring hunters education class online, go to http://fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter/hunterEd.html.

Volunteer instructors will teach the hunters education course beginning Friday, March 1; the second class is scheduled for Wednesday, March 6; and runs through March 12. Each class is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. each evening. A mandatory field course is scheduled for Saturday, March 9.

Students who choose to take the online course are required to attend the mandatory Saturday, March 9, field day.

All hunter education classes are free of charge and open to hunters and non-hunters alike. Some students take the courses for the firearm safety and outdoor survival information, even if they don’t plan to hunt.

By state law, anyone born after Jan. 1, 1985, must have completed the hunter education course to buy a hunting license in Montana. The minimum age for hunting in Montana is 12 (11-year-olds who turn 12 by Jan. 16 of the license year can qualify; see regulations for more details).

For more information on hunters education courses, call lead instructor Virgil Rinke at (406) 676-8132 or instructors Tom Fieber at (406) 250-3386 or Germaine White, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Natural Resources Department, at (406) 883-2888 ext. 7299.

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