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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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Saturday, September 25

Mission Mountain Area Pedal to Plate to take place

9/25/2021

St. Ignatius — The Mission Mountain Area Pedal to Plate (MMAPP) will take place on Saturday, Sept. 25. The ride with take cyclists on a 36-mile bike tour at the base of the Mission Mountains with stops at local farms along the way. The ride concludes with farm-to-table dinner and farmers market. Find out more at facebook.com/pedal2plate or register at bikereg.com/mmapp.

Sunday, September 26

Learn about John Muir, Gifford Pinchot philosophies during nature walk

9/26/2021

BIGFORK — Take a nature walk on Sunday, Sept. 26, at 11 a.m., at the Bigfork Nature Trail in-town trailhead, featuring author John Clayton, discussing the unique lives of John Muir and Gifford Pinchot, who both spent time in and around northwest Montana and the questions their contrasting philosophies raise about “the wild” and our place in it. Contact Kyle Stetler at: kmstetler@gmail.com for more information.

 

Friday, October 1

Colton to play at Lodge at Lake Mary Ronan

10/1/2021

PROCTOR — Enjoy a relaxing evening with the talented Colton Christen playing familiar favorites and original compositions all in the sonic vein of pop, folk, jazz and rock from 6-10 p.m. at The Lodge at Lake Mary Ronan, 52012 Lake Mary Ronan Road. For more information, call 406-849-6279.

 

Farmers Market open

10/1/2021

POLSON — Polson Farmer’s Market is held on Fridays through October in front of Cove Deli from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

 

Join First Friday event

10/1/2021

POLSON — Share the love … love of friends, family and the place you call home. Connect with your community during First Friday events. Enjoy an evening of local art, shopping, offers, and perhaps a few nibbles. Shop local, be local from 5-7 p.m. on Fridays in downtown Polson.

 

Saturday, October 2

Benefit held to build Community Center

10/2/2021

POLSON —  The Mission Valley Christian Academy, 38907 MT Highway 35, is planning a benefit and auction on Saturday, Oct. 2, to support the building of a new Community Center which would also be available for the community. Call Annette Schiele for more information at 406-552-0944.

 

Tuesday, October 5

Quilters gather in Ronan

10/5/2021

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Terrace Lake Community Church in Ronan at 6:30 p.m. Remember to bring your show and tell. Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there. 

 

Friday, October 8

Bigfork Film Festival announces films

10/8/2021

BIGFORK — The Bigfork Film Festival takes place Oct. 8-10 at the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts, 526 Electric Ave. 

Six blocks of films about Montana will be shown over the three-day festival, including two 15-minute documentary shorts segments of “Back Roads of Montana” that highlight the Flathead Valley. 

BIFF was created 5 years ago as a way for Montana filmmakers to show their films in front of a supportive Montana audience. BIFF only accepts films that were either made in Montana or made by Montana filmmakers.

To watch the BIFF Sizzle Reel, find more film information and festival pricing, visit: mtbiff.com.

 

Farmers Market open

10/8/2021

POLSON — Polson Farmer’s Market held on Fridays through October in front of Cove Deli from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

 

Farmers Market open in Polson

10/8/2021

POLSON — Polson Farmer’s Market held on Fridays through October in front of Cove Deli from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

 

Kelly Garber to entertain at The Lodge

10/8/2021

PROCTOR — The Lodge at Lake Mary Ronan, 52012 Lake Mary Ronan Road, will have Kelly Garber providing entertainment at 6 p.m. 

 

Kelly Garber to entertain at The Lodge

10/8/2021

PROCTOR — The Lodge at Lake Mary Ronan, 52012 Lake Mary Ronan Road, hosts live entertainment by Kelly Garber at 6 p.m. 

 

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