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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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Thursday, September 6

Farmers market held in Ronan

9/6/2012

RONAN — The Ronan Farmers Market takes place Thursdays from 3-7 p.m. through Sept. 13 on the lawn in front of the Flower Mill on Main Street. Fresh produce, baked goods and giftware are available. All vendors are welcome. 

 

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Visit yard sale, support senior programs

9/6/2012 - 9/7/2012

RONAN — On Sept. 6 and 7, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., the Mission Valley Senior Center, at 528 Main St. SW, has a yard sale. Proceeds benefit the Ronan Senior Center nutrition program and the home services and transportation programs run by the Lake County Council on Aging. 

 

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Friday, September 7

Horsemen to discuss hunting equipment

9/7/2012

RONAN — The Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their monthly meeting, Sept. 7, at 7:30 p.m., at the VFW Hall on Round Butte Rd. The program for the evening will consist of discussing some of the items of equipment you might want to take into the mountains when you go hunting.

If you have questions, you may contact Dennese at (406) 883-5876.

 

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Monday, September 10

Course to inform about Muslim world

9/10/2012

RONAN — Pastor Gordish, Iraqi Freedom veteran, will begin an honest and informative course entitled, “Muslim vs. Christian” at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ronan on Monday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. The subject of the first class is “Holy War.”

For more information go to: www.ronanchurch.org.

 

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Thursday, September 13

Farmers market held in Ronan

9/13/2012

RONAN — The Ronan Farmers Market takes place Thursdays from 3-7 p.m. through Sept. 13 on the lawn in front of the Flower Mill on Main Street. Fresh produce, baked goods and giftware are available. All vendors are welcome. 

 

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Ronan-Pablo schools hold child screenings

9/13/2012

RONAN — Ronan-Pablo School District 30 will hold its annual free child screening on Thursday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the K. William Harvey Elementary School. Children age from birth to 5 years old will be screened for delays in speech, language, motor skills, social or basic school readiness skills. 

Please make an appointment by calling Janet at 676-3390 ext. 3450. Walk-ins will be subject to availability or scheduled for a later date.

 

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Friday, September 14

Register to join Cub Scouts

9/14/2012

RONAN — Pack 4940 will hold Cub Scout sign-ups for Ronan and Pablo on Friday, Sept. 14, from 6-7 p.m. at the Ronan VFW located on Round Butte Rd. Cub Scouts is open to all boys in grades first through fifth and combines outdoor activities, sports, academics and fun, while teaching ideals such as honesty, good citizenship and respect. Cub Scouts meets twice a month after school and will work around after school sports and activities. For more information, please call cub master Jen Largent at (406) 261-8217.

 

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St. Luke plans foundation dinner

9/14/2012

RONAN —St. Luke Community Healthcare 12th annual Foundation Dinner will be Sept. 14 at the community center and fair grounds, celebrating Ronan’s 100 years and warming up to celebrate St. Luke’s 60th year in 2013.

For more information, call Gayle at (406) 528-5324.

 

Saturday, September 15

Community to celebrate harvest

9/15/2012

RONAN — On Sept. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Ronan Visitor’s Center on Highway 93, the fourth annual Ronan Harvest Festival will take place. A chili cook-off will take place and cash prizes will be awarded. Come enjoy tasting the chili. Contact Brennin Grainey at  (406) 676-4600 or bgrainey@commbank.net for more information.

Food and craft vendors should call Roland Godan at 676-5901 ext. 116 or email him at rg@ronan.net to register.

The “Largest Pumpkin Contest” will be held at the festival. This is one of only two official weigh-ins in Montana. Pumpkins weighing 200 to 1000 pounds –plus, will be displayed, officially weighed, and judged.

To participate in the “Scarecrow and Straw Bale Decorating Contest,”

for town or festival display, contact Ronna Walchuck at (406) 261-7579.

The festival includes kids’ games, the famous zucchini races, and much, much more.

Pick up chili cook-off, zucchini races and vendor information and forms at: Community Banks, Ronan Power Products, First Interstate Bank, Valley Banks, Lake Co. Community Development. 

For more information call Ronan Chamber at (406) 676-8300 or email: info@ronanchamber.com

 

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Monday, September 17

Muslim vs. Christian course to continue

9/17/2012

RONAN — Pastor Gordish continues his Muslim vs. Christian course with the topic “Different Core Beleifs.” We will compare the tenants of the Christian faith with the Muslim beliefs. This second installment of the course will be Monday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church. See www.ronanchurch.org for more information.

 

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