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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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Wednesday, May 12

Join community-wide yard sale

5/12/2021

CHARLO — Join neighbors on Saturday, June 12, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. for the community wide parking lot yard sale in the parking lot at Ninepipes. Clean out those closets, storage sheds and sell your items. The cost is $30 per 12 X 12 space and includes a lunch. The cost is $20 for non-profits. Bring your own setup. 

No crafts or homemade goods at this sale. Call 406-644-2588 for more information.

 

Thursday, May 13

Fish, Wildlife hosts virtual hearing regarding use of deer, elk urine

5/13/2021

MONTANA — The Fish and Wildlife commission will hold a public Zoom hearing on May 13 at 9 a.m. to consider the proposed adoption and amendments of three new rules pertaining to the use of deer or elk urine to mask human odor. The purpose of the new rules is to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease, which can be present in the urine and glandular scents of infected deer and elk. For information on participating in the hearing, visit: fwp.mt.gov

Saturday, May 15

Bless your motorcycle, join association

5/15/2021

ST. IGNATIUS — The Christian Motorcycle Association will hold a bike blessing and membership drive on May 15 at Good Old Days Park from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call Manny Salcido at 406-745-3633.

Tags:  St. Ignatius  

Music events planned in Big Arm

5/15/2021

BIG ARM — West Shore Community Church in Big Arm is sponsoring a live music and open mic event every Saturday evening throughout the summer beginning May 15 at 7 p.m. at the Big Arm historic one-room schoolhouse. 

Charles Lutz and Wilford Kenmille will be the featured artists on May 15. 

Bring your own non-alcoholic refreshment and enjoy a great evening of music and dancing. For more information, call Lee at 406-849-5522.

 

Tags:  Big Arm  

Monday, May 17

Storytime can be viewed on YouTube

5/17/2021

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library’s “Storytime” can be viewed on their YouTube channel on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. On May 17 Felicia will read stories about birds. 

 

Wednesday, May 19

‘Polson Bounces Back’ event held

5/19/2021

POLSON — The City of Polson and Mission West Community Development partners are sponsoring “Polson Bounces Back,” a special event to bring Polson businesses together to discuss the business climate and share resources that will help us move forward together for a successful 2021. The event will offer panel discussions, presentations, door prizes and free popcorn. Everyone in the Polson business community is invited, so come on down May 19 from 1-4 p.m. at the Showboat Cinemas in downtown Polson. 

 

Lake County Democrats to hold biennial convention

5/19/2021

LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Democrats will hold their biennial County Convention via Zoom on Wednesday, May 19, at 7 p.m. to elect Committee officers for the next two years. 

All County Democrats are invited to participate in the County Convention. Lake County Democrats interested in participating via Zoom should email Craig McClure at: dcraigmcclure@gmail.com or Linda Greenwood at: greenwoodcrass@gmail.com to receive the Zoom link which will be emailed to interested Democrats on Wednesday, May 19.     

 

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Thursday, May 20

Lake County Democrats to hold biennial convention

5/20/2021

RONAN — The Ronan Farmers Market is held every Thursday, May 20, through Oct. 14, from 4-7 p.m. at the Ronan Visitors’ Center on Highway 93. 

You can shop online at: www.localline.ca/ronan-farmers-market and pre-order and pre-pay, or visit the market to see everything local vendors have to offer.

See you there.

 

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Learn about weird weather

5/20/2021

Title: Conserving Our Future: The What and Why of Weird Weather, Date: Thursday May 20, 7-8:15 p.m.

Zoom registration: bit.ly/ConservingOurFuture

At this free online event, you’ll hear about the impacts of Montana's weird weather from the perspective of our panel:a doctor, a financial advisor, and a Montana rancher. Then our featured speaker, Dr. Scott Denning from Colorado State University, will explain the "why" of weird weather as "Simple, Serious, and Solvable." Contact: mtcitizensclimate@att.net for more information.  The event is sponsored by: Citizens’ Climate Education/Lobby Montana, a volunteer-driven nonprofit building support for bipartisan climate solutions.

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Ronan Farmers Market returns Thursdays to visitor center

5/20/2021

RONAN — The Ronan Farmers Market is held every Thursday, May 20, through Oct. 14, from 4-7 p.m. at the Ronan Visitors’ Center on Highway 93. 

You can shop online at: www.localline.ca/ronan-farmers-market and pre-order and pre-pay, or visit the market to see everything local vendors have to offer.

See you there.

 

Tags:  Ronan  

Friday, May 21

Shred Day allows two boxes per person

5/21/2021

POLSON — Glacier Bank, 50510 U.S. Highway 93, will hold a Shred Day from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.  on Friday, May 21. Each person is allowed two boxes per person for free shredding.

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Visit Polson’s Farmers Market

5/21/2021

POLSON — The Polson Farmers Market, downtown at Third Ave. W (in front of the Cove Deli), is open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Friday. 

 

Tags:  Polson  

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