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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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Sunday, July 24

Fair begins with shotgun event

7/24/2016

RONAN — Lake County Fair to hold shotgun event at Big Sky Sporting Clays at 10 a.m.

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Monday, July 25

Lake County Fair begins

7/25/2016

RONAN — The Lake County Fair begins in Ronan. The mini-horse is at 8:30 a.m.; the horse show is at 11:30 a.m. and interview judging will take place at noon.

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Tuesday, July 26

Fair schedule includes dogs, poultry

7/26/2016

RONAN — 4-H dog obedience and showmanship/ rally and agility will take place at the Lake County Fair from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; large animal check-in is from 3-7 p.m.; 4-H family style dinner is from 5-8 p.m.; non-perishable open class check-in is from 5-8 p.m.; 4-H and open class poultry/rabbit check-in is from 6-8 p.m. and from 6-9 p.m. large animal weigh-in takes place.

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Wednesday, July 27

Call soon to participate in the Fair Talent Show

7/27/2016

RONAN — We need you to come and participate in our incredible Fair Talent Show. There are two categories for youth and adults. We award three winners in each category. The prizes are cash and it is really fun. There are limited slots, so contact the fair office or Jim Pettit as soon as possible for more information at 406- 676-8224.

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Market beef judging ends the day at fair

7/27/2016

RONAN — Judges’ orientation begins at 8 a.m.; perishable open class is from 9 a.m.-noon; swine showmanship/judging is from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; llama/ alpaca showmanship/judging begins at 10 a.m.; cat show is at 3 p.m.; open class judges orientation at 5 p.m.; 4-H family style dinner and entertainment from 5-8 p.m.; open class judging from 6-9 p.m.; market beef judging at 7 p.m.

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Thursday, July 28

Fair day begins with judges’ orientation

7/28/2016

RONAN — Judges’ orientation takes place at 8:30 a.m.; sheep showmanship at 9 a.m.; market sheep judging at 11 a.m. followed by market goat judging and goat showmanship; 2 p.m. dairy showmanship/ judging; 2:30 p.m. poultry showmanship/judging; 4 p.m. fashion revue; 5 p.m. entertainment; 5:30 p.m. buyer’s recognition dinner; 7 p.m. market livestock sale.

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Quilts displayed at Quilt Guild show

7/28/2016 - 7/30/2016

RONAN — Come see the Mission Mountain Quilt Guild’s 2016 quilt show held Thursday, July 28, through Saturday July 30, at the K. William Harvey Elementary School gym. Show hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday.

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Friday, July 29

County Fair adds new event

7/29/2016

RONAN — Friday begins with 8:30 a.m. judge’s orientation; sheep and beef breeding at 9 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. rabbit showmanship and judging. Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their show at 10 a.m. The Lake County Fair has a new addition to the schedule with a 4-H project costume competition at 2 p.m. on Friday afternoon. It should be entertaining for the participants and spectators alike. The day ends with a 5-7:30 p.m. 4-H open class talent show; 7:30 beef showmanship; 9-11 p.m. 4-H Ambassador’s Dance.

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Saturday, July 30

Fair brings first ranch rodeo

7/30/2016

RONAN — The large animal round robin is at 10 a.m. and the small animal round robin is at 11:30 a.m. The Lake County Fair will have the first ever ranch rodeo. It begins at 1 p.m. The small-fry stock show and ranch rodeo dinner and awards are at 5 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. there will be an arena dance to the band Exit 53 from Billings.

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Sunday, July 31

Barrel racing, roping happen at fair

7/31/2016

RONAN — The Lake County Fair will have an MBHA barrel race from noon-4 p.m. and breakaway roping for the ladies will follow.

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Monday, August 1

Cleaning stalls on tap last days of fair

8/1/2016 - 8/2/2016

RONAN — Stall cleaning will take place at the Lake County Fair Grounds from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 1, and Tuesday, Aug. 2.

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Ronan City Council meets

8/1/2016

RONAN — The Ronan City Council will meet at Ronan City Hall on Monday, Aug. 1, from 6-7 p.m.

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Friday, August 5

Class of 1956 celebrates 60-year reunion

8/5/2016 - 8/6/2016

RONAN — The Ronan High School class of 1956 will meet at the pavilion at Ronan City Park on Friday, Aug. 5, from 5-8 p.m. We invite graduates from all classes to join us. Food will be provided. We will celebrate with a dinner at Ninepipe Lodge on Saturday, Aug. 6. Social hour will begin at 5 p.m. For more information, call 406-676- 8571 or 406-531-0501.

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Join the Kids’ Fishing Derby

8/5/2016

RONAN — The annual Kids’ Fishing Derby will be held Friday, Aug. 5 from 8 a.m. to noon in the covered pavilion of Bockman Park in Ronan. The Derby is held in conjunction with Pioneer Days. About 300 rainbow trout from Creston Fish Hatchery are donated by the tribes and planted into Spring Creek, with an additional 100 placed in tanks provided by Westland Seed. Children 7 years old and younger may fish the tanks.

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