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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, December 24

All invited to candlelight service

12/24/2019

POLSON — Polson Community Church, 1814 First Street E., will be having a Candlelight Service, Christmas Eve, at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

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Caroling to precede Christmas service

12/24/2019

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Christmas service on Dec. 24. We will hold a Christmas Eve candlelight service with caroling at 4:30 p.m. and worship beginning at 5 p.m.

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Library closed for Christmas holiday

12/24/2019 - 12/25/2019

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25 for the Christmas holiday. They will reopen on Thursday, Dec. 26.

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Sunday, December 29

'Pop Up Film Festival' planned in Polson

12/29/2019

POLSON —The Good Coffee Roasting Company will host another free “Pop Up Film Festival” on Sunday Dec. 29, from 4-6 p.m. There will be 12 brand-new films from around the world that will entertain, challenge and widen your perceptions about other people and cultures. For more information browse to: http://tinyurl.com/puffshorts. Good Coffee Roasting is located at 201 Third Ave. E, just behind Stutzman's Furniture.

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Tuesday, December 31

Library closed for New Year’s holiday

12/31/2019 - 1/1/2020

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will close early at 4 p.m. on Dec. 31 for the New Year’s holiday. They will reopen on Thursday, Jan. 2, at 10 a.m.

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Wednesday, January 1

Dance at Elks cancelled

1/1/2020

POLSON — The Polson community dance normally held on the first Wednesday of each month at the Elks is cancelled due to the date falling on New Year’s Day. From all of us to all of you, please be safe on New Year’s Eve and we pray the New Year will bring wonderful blessings. We hope to see you all on the third Wednesday of January, Jan. 15, 2020 for dancing fun.

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Thursday, January 2

Colic discussed at horsemen meeting

1/2/2020

RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their next monthly meeting on Jan. 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ronan VFW. Our program will be about colic and presented by Dr. Tyler. We hope to see you there.

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Friday, January 3

Movie shown at Friday night library event

1/3/2020

POLSON — On Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at 6 p.m. a family friendly movie (PG or PG-13) will be shown at the North Lake County Public Library. Movies are shown on the first Friday of each month. Check our website: www.northlakecountylibrary.org. You must be in the library before 6 p.m. to attend, as the doors lock at 6 p.m. You are welcome to bring your own non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. Popcorn will be provided. This program is free and open to the public.

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