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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, June 4

Flea market to support museum

6/4/2016

RONAN — The Garden of the Rockies Museum will hold a Flea Market, Craft Fair, Yard Sale at their Round Butte Gym across from the VFW on June 4, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Do you have yard sale items but not enough room to hold your own sale? Ten-foot spaces will be available inside and out for $10. All proceeds go to the operation of the Museum. Call 406-676-3261 as soon as possible to reserve your spot.

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Monday, June 6

Ronan City Council meets

6/6/2016

RONAN — The Ronan City Council will meet at Ronan City Hall on Monday, June 6, from 6-7 p.m.

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Tuesday, June 7

Vacation presentations given at horsemen meeting

6/7/2016

RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will meet on June 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW on Round Butte Road. Scott and Bonnie Kiser will present a video of their 10-day pack trip with their horses in the Absaroka Beartooth National Forest, four years ago. They will also give a presentation on their Arizona vacation from this past winter, renting a specialized camper van and a very interesting and affordable way to travel. Hope to see you there.

 

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Wednesday, June 8

Register for Ronan Color Run

6/8/2016 - 6/9/2016

RONAN — Ronan High School Student Council is sponsoring a 5K Color Run on Thursday, June 9. Registration fee is $10 and includes a headband, sunglasses, and a powder packet. The run begins and ends in the Ronan High School parking lot. There will be color stations throughout the course. Registration begins at 1 p.m. and the run starts at 2 p.m. You can pre-register on Wednesday, June 8, from 4-6 p.m. in the Ronan High School parking lot. 

 

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VFW to meet in Ronan

6/8/2016

RONAN — The VFW Auxiliary 5652 is having a meeting on Wednesday, June 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Ronan.

For more information call 406-676-3380.

 

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Thursday, June 9

Final day of school for Ronan announced

6/9/2016

RONAN — The final day of school for Ronan schools is Thursday, June 9.

 

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Saturday, June 11

Make a Father’s Day gift

6/11/2016

RONAN —Ronan District Library will have a special Father’s Day craft gift-making event on June 11, from noon-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 11. If you have questions just call the library at 406-676-3683.

 

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Taco feed, silent auction to support seniors

6/11/2016

RONAN — The Father's Day Indian Taco Benefit and Silent Auction on Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mission Valley Senior Center, 528 Main St., Ronan. The silent auction will have more than items to bid on. Proceeds will benefit the Mission Valley Senior Center's Nutrition Program. 

VFW holds yard sale

6/11/2016

RONAN — The VFW Auxiliary 5652 is having a yard sale on Saturday, June 11, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Ronan. If you have items to donate, call 406-676-3380.

 

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Sunday, June 12

Classical music played

6/12/2016

RONAN — The public is invited to the senior piano recital of Josiah Petit. He will play beautiful classical music from Debussy, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Chopin and the Andalucia suite, on the grand piano at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Franklin and Fourth Ave. SE on Sunday, June 12, at 4 p.m. A reception to honor Josiah will follow. Call 406-676-8224 for more information.Classical music played 

 

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Monday, June 13

Boys and Girls Club announces summer program through Aug. 26

6/13/2016 - 8/26/2016

LAKE COUNTY — The Flathead Reservation and Lake County Boys and Girls Club will operate a summer program at both their Polson and Ronan sites Monday-Friday (not July 4) from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. The cost is $25 per month or $75 for the entire summer program, which runs June 13-Aug. 26. Applications may be picked up onsite or at: www.flatheadbgc.org. Breakfast and lunch will be provided by school feeding programs and a snack and dinner will be provided by the club. Activities include: art, technology, swimming, fitness, gardening, photography, robotics, reading, character development, hiking and community service. Additional activities include: Ninepipes Museum, library reading program, camping in Glacier Park, Summer Brain Gain program, SMART moves program.

 

Tags:  Polson   Ronan  

Ronan Library reading program begins

6/13/2016

RONAN — The Ronan District Library Summer Reading Program starts on Monday, June 13, and anyone of any age can register and read. Attendance at Storytimes is not required for participation, just sign up and receive a reading log. The last day for participants to turn in their reading logs is Thursday, August 11. The Summer Reading Picnic and Prize Drawing is Saturday, August 13, from noon-3 p.m. Go online at RonanLibrary.org or call 406-676-3682 for more information.

SKC makes summer fitness fun

6/13/2016

PABLO — Salish Kootenai College, “Making Fitness Fun Program” (open to youth 7 years and older) begins June 13 and goes from 8:30 a.m.-noon Monday through Thursday, all summer long. The program will be held at the Salish Kootenai College Joe McDonald Gymnasium. Physical activities will be provided in-between breakfast and lunch. Activities include: swimming, kickball, football, basketball, dodge ball, Native games, volleyball, soccer, Shinny, bike riding and gardening.  Activities are intended to keep kids busy and active during the summer months. Transportation is provided Monday through Thursday to Ronan and Polson Boys and Girls Clubs daily at about noon. Contact Mike Tryon or Paul Phillips at Salish Kootenai College for more Information at 406-275-4916 or 406-275-4917

 

Summer Camps offered in Ronan, Pablo

6/13/2016 - 6/20/2016

RONAN/PABLO — Ronan School District #30 will offer Summer Camps in Ronan and Pablo June 13-20, for students entering grades first-eighth. Topics may include art, swimming, naturalist, SpectrUM science and more. Call 406-676-3390 x 7728 for more information.

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Summer school offered at RMS

6/13/2016 - 6/30/2016

RONAN — Ronan Middle School will offer Summer School June 13-30, Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Summer School will include literacy and math instruction for students entering grades sixth-eighth. Call 406-676-3390 x 7728 for more information.

 

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