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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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Tuesday, January 9

Free screening for children 0-5 years old offered

1/9/2024

CHARLO — A free Developmental and Preschool Screening Clinic for children ages 0 through 5 in the Charlo School Districts will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, at Charlo School, 406-644-2206, from 12:30–3 p.m. Please call your school to schedule an appointment for your child’s screening or to receive more information. This free screening will include gross motor, fine motor, language concepts, communication skills, communication concepts, hearing and vision screening.

 

Thursday, January 11

Masumola Club meeting CANCELLED

1/11/2024

POLSON — The Masumola Club meeting planned for Thursday, Jan. 11, has been CANCELLED.

WIC at Arlee CDC

1/11/2024

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation’s food pantry will be hosting Lindsay O’Neill, the CSKT WIC Manager, during pantry hours on Jan. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Jan. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. Lindsey will provide WIC information, scheduling appointments, and helping low income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, as well as all caretakers for infants and children under the age of 5, to apply for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for women, infants and children. For more information, call the Arlee CDC at 406-726-5550.

 

Friday, January 12

Pachyderms hold first 2024 meeting

1/12/2024

POLSON — Our first Pachyderm meeting of 2024 will be on Jan. 12 at noon at the Polson Volunteer Fire Dept., 25 Regatta Rd. Our guest speakers will be Lake County Sheriff Don Bell and Polson Police Chief George Simp-son. The officers will provide updates on the crime in our areas as well as answer questions on PL280 to the best of their ability. 

This should be a great discussion - hope to see a full house.

 

WIC manager on site at Arlee CDC

1/12/2024

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation’s food pantry will be hosting Lindsay O’Neill, the CSKT WIC Manager, during pantry hours on Jan. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. 

For more information, call the Arlee CDC at 406-726-5550.

 

Saturday, January 13

Ronan Hall of Famers Inducted

1/13/2024

The Ronan Hall of Fame Committee will host their annual Induction Ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Ronan Community Center. The event will begin with a potato bar served at 12:30 p.m. and induction activities starting at 2 p.m. Cost of the meal is $10. The public is invited to participate in the meal and induction program. Inductees in the Class of 2023 include “Distinguished Athletes” Phillip Roullier and Matt Luedtke, “Distinguished Coach” Marilynn Tanner, “Distinguished Community Member” Bud and Laurel Cheff, and Lynn Olson, and “Distinguished Team” the 1972 State Championship girls’ track team.

Monday, January 15

Library closed for MLK Day

1/15/2024

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This means there will be no children’s programming on this day.

 

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