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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, July 31

Pioneer Days begins in Ronan

7/31/2015 - 8/2/2015

RONAN –– Pioneer Days celebration begins in Ronan on July 31 and will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday July 31-Aug. 2 Ronan Pioneer Days is a community event with fun for the whole family. There will be plenty of good old-fashioned entertainment. The first day begins with a Quilt Show at K. William Harvey Elementary School at 10 a.m. The Bulls and Boncs Rodeo is at 7:30 p.m. and the Street Dance begins outside the Pheasant and Second Chance at 9 p.m. If you have questions or want more information, call 406-675-0177.

 

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Speaker addresses public about ministry

7/31/2015

RONAN — Come and hear Ashenafi Desta Gonemo tell about his ministry in Ethiopia. He will speak at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ronan on Friday, July 31, at 7 p.m. The community is invited. For more information, call the church at 406-676-8280 or visit our web page at: ronanchurch.org.

 

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Saturday, August 1

Body Shop puts on car show

8/1/2015

RONAN – A free car show, sponsored by Ronan Body Shop, Towing and Repair, will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. south of Glacier Bank in Ronan. If you have questions, call Brady or Amy at 406-676-3961. 

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Pioneer Days includes 3-on-3 tournament

8/1/2015

RONAN — On Saturday, Aug. 1, the 20th annual Pioneer Days’ Mission Valley 3-on-3 tournament will take place. For more information, go to: www.missionvalley3on3.com or call (406) 675-0177.

 

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Register for Mission Mountain Classic

8/1/2015

RONAN — The 35th annual Mission Mountain Classic, a 5k/10k race, is on Aug. 1 and begins at 8 a.m. on the west side of Glacier Bank (formerly Community Bank). The cost is $20 for participants 13 years and up and $15 for participants 12 and under. To register go to the Ronan or Polson Boys and Girls Clubs, Glacier Bank in Ronan or flatheadbgc.org. Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club. For more information, call 406-676-5437. Race coordinator is Matt Detwiler and club representative is Aric Cooksley.

 

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Rempp to share work at Ninepipes Museum

8/1/2015

RONAN — The Ninepipes Museum of early Montana, located just south of Ronan, invites local artists to showcase their artwork on the first Saturday of each month, June-October, in the gift shop at the museum. Jim Rempp is the guest artist for Aug. 1.

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VFW begins serving pancakes early

8/1/2015

Ronan –– The second day of Pioneer Days begins bright and early with a pancake breakfast served at the VFW at 7 a.m. The 3-on-3 basketball tournament starts at 8 a.m. along with the 34th annual Mountain Classic Run (5K and 10K). A co-ed softball tournament takes place at 9 a.m. as does the Experimental Aircraft Association’s open house at the Ronan airport. At 10 a.m. there will be a car show and the quilt show continues at the K. William Harvey gym. The City Slickers Rodeo begins at noon and includes: kids' sheep riding, kids' sheep dressing, calf cash race, a pig scramble and more. The Open Rodeo and Ring of Fire begins at 7:30 p.m. Another Street Dance takes place at KD’s Valley Club starting at 9 p.m. and outside the Pheasant and Second Chance at 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 406-675-0177.

 

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Sunday, August 2

Pancakes, worship planned at park

8/2/2015

RONAN – Lighthouse Christian Fellowship will be having a Worship Service in the Park during Pioneer Days, Sunday, Aug. 2. The morning starts with a pancake and sausage brunch at 9:15 a.m. followed with a worship service at 10:20 a.m.

 

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St. Paul Lutheran celebrates 100 years

8/2/2015

RONAN – St. Paul Lutheran church in Ronan, is celebrating 100 years. Join us for worship at 9 a.m. with guest speaker Rev. Terry Forke, Montana LCMS district president. At 12:30 p.m. we will have a float in the Pioneer Days Parade followed by a picnic lunch at the church located at 35681 Terrace Lake Road. For more information, call the church at 406-676-8280 or visit our webpage at: ronanchurch.org.

 

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Volleyball played early

8/2/2015

RONAN – The final day of the Ronan Pioneer Days celebration begins with a volleyball tournament at the City Park at 9 a.m. Registration for the “Orange you glad we are doing this again…” parade begins at 9 a.m. with the parade down Main Street taking place at 12:30 p.m. The Open Rodeo and Wild Buffalo Riding event begin at 3 p.m. Family Karaoke Night takes place at KD’s Valley Club starting at 6:30 p.m. 

 

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Tuesday, August 4

Learn about Back Country Horsemen

8/4/2015

RONAN – Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their monthly meeting on Aug. 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ronan VFW on Round Butte Rd. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the meeting. Come see what our organization is all about.

 

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Friday, August 7

Fundraiser for Hawkins at Lucky Strike Lanes

8/7/2015 - 8/8/2015

RONAN — Donations and items are needed for a fundraiser sale for Bette Hawkins. The sale will be held at Lucky Strike Lanes, 412 Main Street, on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7 and 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To make a donation or to get more information, call Lisa Corbett at 406-274-7211.

 

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Wednesday, August 12

Ladies Auxiliary VFW meets

8/12/2015

RONAN – The Ladies Auxiliary VFW is meeting Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Ronan. New members are welcome. For additional information, call 406-676-3380

 

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Thursday, August 13

Reading Logs due at library in Ronan

8/13/2015

RONAN — August 13 is the last day to turn in Reading Logs for the Family Summer Reading Program at Ronan Library District and D’Arcy McNickle Library in Pablo.

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