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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

 

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.

 

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.

 

Experience ‘Lights under the Big Sky’

RONAN — On Saturday, Dec. 11, “Lights Under the Big Sky” will provide fun and entertainment for residents of the Mission Valley at the Ronan Fairgrounds from 5-9 p.m. There will be holiday lights displays; family activities and Santa.

 

Faith Lutheran to hold Advent, Christmas Eve services

RONAN - Faith Lutheran Church, 406 5th Ave. SW, will hold Advent services on Wednesdays, Dec. 4, 11, and 18, at 7 p.m. and a Christmas Candlelight service on Dec. 24, at 4 p.m.

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Wednesday, November 6

Meditation classes offered

11/6/2024

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku, including meditation instruction, practice, and discussion via Zoom from 6-7:30 p.m. 

For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.

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Meditation classes offered

11/6/2024

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku, including meditation instruction, practice, and discussion via Zoom from 6-7:30 p.m. 

For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.

 

Tags:  ZOOM  

Teacher to discuss Generative AI

11/6/2024

POLSON —  Connor Mulvaney is a Computer Science Teacher and AI Specialist at Polson High School and he will give a brief overview of Generative AI (GenAI) technology and discuss use cases for GenAI technology in business, education, and personal life on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at noon at Bunkers.

Tags:  Polson   Polson schools  

Teacher to discuss Generative AI

11/6/2024

POLSON — Connor Mulvaney is a Computer Science Teacher and AI Specialist at Polson High School and will give a brief overview of Generative AI (GenAI) technology and discuss use cases for GenAI technology in business, education, and personal life on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at noon at Bunkers.

Tags:  Polson   Polson schools  

Transportation Committee to meet

11/6/2024

PABLO — Lake County Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m. at CSKT Transit Center, 52001 Quicksilver Rd, Pablo to discuss public transportation issues including vehicle purchases in 2025.

 

Transportation Committee to meet

11/6/2024

PABLO —  Lake County Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m. at CSKT Transit Center, 52001 Quicksilver Rd, Pablo to discuss public transportation issues including vehicle purchases in 2025.

 

 

Tags:  Pablo   Lake County  

Tribal Health discusses diabetes

11/6/2024

ST. IGNATIUS  —  The Tribal Health Diabetes Team would like to invite the community to a “Diabetes Meet-and-Greet Dinner” held at St. Ignatius Fitness Center. 

We will learn about diabetes and ask questions as we socialize over dinner from 6-7:30 p.m. To register go to: or call Merissa Pablo for more information at: 406-745-3525 ext. 5179.  Food catered and a chance to win a door prize.

 

Tags:  St. Ignatius   Tribal Health  

Tribal Health hosts diabetes dinner

11/6/2024

ST. IGNATIUS  — The Tribal Health Diabetes Team would like to invite the community to a “Diabetes Meet-and-Greet Dinner” held across at St. Ignatius Fitness Center. We will learn about diabetes and ask questions as we socialize over dinner from 6-7:30 p.m. 

To register go to: forms.office.come/r/zv4um3nJNM?ORIGIN=QRCode or call Merissa Pablo for more information at: 406-745-3525 ext. 5179. Food catered and a change to win a door prize.

Tags:  St. Ignatius  

Thursday, November 7

‘Story Time’ held

11/7/2024

POLSON — Story Time is held each Thursday from 10 -11a.m. Join us to read books, make crafts and play games with your little ones at the North Lake County Public Library. This program is geared for kindergarten readiness ages 3-5. Miss Mallory will be running this program during our transition in Youth Services. 

 

Friday, November 8

Jazz trio entertains

11/8/2024

POLSON —  An incredible jazz trio, Duende Libre Trio, whose original music combines jazz virtuosity with rhythms from Cuba, Brazil and the Mediterranean into a strikingly authentic blend. Tickets are available at: missionvalleylive.com; First Interstate Bank in Polson or True Value in Ronan. Tickets are $15 at the door and all youth 18 and younger are free.

 

Tags:  Polson   Mission Valley Live  

Jazz trio entertains

11/8/2024

POLSON— An incredible jazz trio, Duende Libre Trio, whose original music combines jazz virtuosity with rhythms from Cuba, Brazil and the Mediterranean into a strikingly authentic blend. Ticks are available at: missionvalleylive.com; First Interstate Bank in Polson or True Value in Ronan. Tickets are $15 at the door and all youth 18 and younger are free.

Tags:  Polson   Mission Valley Live  

Saturday, November 9

Learn about animals in winter

11/9/2024

KALISPELL— Lone Pine State Park is hosting an interactive family program on Nov. 9 focused on animals in wintertime. The program will be from 10-11a.m. at the visitor center. This interactive program, ideal for elementary-aged children and their families, reveals the unique ways animals cope with freezing temperatures and snow. From true hibernators like ground squirrels and bats to animals like bears that enter torpor and others, such as snowshoe hares and foxes, that stay active, participants will explore the hidden world of winter wildlife. Registration is required. For more information or to secure your spot, call 406-755-2706, ext. 0. 

Save the date for the 36th annual Holiday Bazaar

11/9/2024

RONAN — Support local vendors and businesses on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the 39th Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Ronan Community Center beginning at 10 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. A silent auction also begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m. Lunch will be available for purchase along with pioneer stories shared, quilt raffles, and a holiday stocking drawing. Call Connie Romero at 406-676-0588 or email: gfwcmissionvalleywomansclub@gmail.com with questions.

 

Tags:  Ronan  

Save the date for the 36th annual Holiday Bazaar

11/9/2024

RONAN — Support local vendors and businesses on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the 39th Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Ronan Community Center beginning at 10 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. A silent auction also begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m. Lunch will be available for purchase along with pioneer stories shared, a quilt raffles, and a holiday stocking drawing. Call Connie Romero at 406-676-0588 or email: gfwcmissionvalleywomansclub@gmail.com with questions.

 

Tags:  Ronan   Mission Valley Live  

Save the date for the 36th annual Holiday Bazaar

11/9/2024

RONAN — Support local vendors and businesses on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the 39th Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Ronan Community Center beginning at 10 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. A silent auction also begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m. Lunch will be available for purchase along with pioneer stories shared, a quilt raffles, and a holiday stocking drawing. Call Connie Romero at 406-676-0588 or email: gfwcmissionvalleywomansclub@gmail.com with questions.

 

 

Tags:  Ronan   Mission Valley Live  

Monday, November 11

Library closed for Veterans Day

11/11/2024

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. 

 

Wednesday, November 13

FVCC Art Department presents Gallery Talk

11/13/2024

KALISPELL — The FVCC Art Department with FVCC Instructor/Photographer Jim Goudy 

Flathead Valley Community College’s art department is set to host an exhibition closing and gallery talk with photographer and FVCC instructor Jim Goudy on Nov. 13. The event will be in the Arts and Technology Building lobby from 4:30-6 p.m. Attendance is free and open to all. For more information about FVCC’s Art Department offerings, visit: fvcc.edu/art. 

 

Meditation classes offered

11/13/2024

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku, including meditation instruction, practice, and discussion via Zoom from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.

Tags:  ZOOM  

Tribal Health discusses diabetes

11/13/2024

POLSON — The Tribal Health Diabetes Team would like to invite the community to a”Diabetes Meet-and-Greet Dinner” held at the Polson Tribal Senior Center. We will learn about diabetes and ask questions as we socialize over dinner from 6-7:30 p.m. To register go to: forms.office.come/r/zv4um3nJNM?ORIGIN=QRCode or call Merissa Pablo for more information at: 406-745-3525 ext. 5179. 

Food catered and a chance to win a door prize.

Tags:  Tribal Health   Polson  

Tribal Health hosts diabetes dinner

11/13/2024

POLSON — The Tribal Health Diabetes Team would like to invite the community to a “Diabetes Meet-and-Greet Dinner” held across at the Polson Tribal Senior Center. We will learn about diabetes and ask questions as we socialize over dinner from 6-7:30 p.m. To register go to: forms.office.come/r/zv4um3nJNM?ORIGIN=QRCode or call Merissa Pablo for more information at: 406-745-3525 ext. 5179. Food catered and a change to win a door prize.

Tags:  Polson   Tribal Health  

Thursday, November 14

Bingo proceeds benefit Lake Monsters

11/14/2024

POLSON — Bingo Night will be held at Glacier Brewing Company, (corner of 110th and Main Street), on Thursdays in November at 6 p.m. Join the fun and support the Lake Monsters swim team. Bingo cards cost $1 plus there will be raffles and door prizes

Tags:  Lake Monsters   Polson  

Donation day held at library

11/14/2024

POLSON — Friends of the Library will hold their donation day on Nov. 14 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.

Donation day planned at library

11/14/2024

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.

 

Lake County Conservation District to meet

11/14/2024

RONAN — The regular monthly board meeting for the Lake County Conservation District will be held on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m. (every second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.) at 64352 US Hwy. 93. 

Meetings are open to the public and agendas may be found at: LakeCountyConservationDistrict.org

 

Library holds ‘Story Time’

11/14/2024

POLSON — Story Time is held each Thursday from 10 -11a.m. Join us to read books, make crafts and play games with your little ones at the North Lake County Public Library. This program is geared for kindergarten readiness ages 3-5. Miss Mallory will run this program during our transition in Youth Services.

Masumola Club invitation delivered

11/14/2024

POLSON — Don’t be a turkey! Plan to join your hosts, Mike and Trish Rodrique and Christine and Gary Pitts at the Masumola Clubhouse on Thursday, Nov. 14.  Festivities will get underway with a social hour at 5:45 p.m. It’s an early Thanksgiving gathering so please remember your plates, utensils, beverage of choice and a dish to share. Suggested food distribution: A – H dessert; I– O salad or vegetable; P – Z hot dish. 

Tags:  Polson  

Friday, November 15

Book Sale held at library

11/15/2024

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will hold a book sale on Friday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

There is always a huge selection. Come in and shop for yourself or all the book lovers in your life.

 

Join the climate conversation

11/15/2024

POLSON —  Climate Cafe Polson offers a welcoming and inclusive space where individuals can engage in meaningful discussions about the climate crisis. Climate Cafe Polson gatherings are driven by the interests and input of participants, allowing for organic conversations and collective exploration of solutions. Gatherings are open and all are welcome on the third Friday of each month from 9-11 a.m. at 110 Main Street.

 

Tags:  Polson   climate change  

Join the climate conversation

11/15/2024

POLSON — Climate Cafe Polson offers a welcoming and inclusive space where individuals can engage in meaningful discussions about the climate crisis, share your thoughts, personal stories, and ideas as we explore ways to take action on personal, community, and global levels. Climate Cafe Polson gatherings are driven by the interests and input of participants, allowing for organic conversations and collective exploration of solutions. Gatherings are open and all are welcome on the third Friday of each month from 9-11 a.m. at 110 Main Street.

 

Tags:  climate change   Polson  

Saturday, November 16

Final day for book sale held

11/16/2024

POLSON — The final day for the North Lake County Public Library’s book sale is Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

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