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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, May 10

Attend Pat Binger's Celebration of Life

5/10/2025

Pat Binger's Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, May 10, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Polson Boys & Girls Club.

Book club meets at library

5/10/2025

POLSON -  At 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, an adult book club sponsored by the Polson Library will meet in the library’s community room to discuss the novel “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” written by Shelby Van Pelt.

 

Tags:  Polson library  

Fort Connah offers Black Powder Days

5/10/2025

ST. IGNATIUS -   Fort Connah, 71450 U.S. Highway 93, will hold Black Powder Range Days from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 10. This is free for members of the Fort Connah Restoration Society. For  information call 406-381-3872 or 406-210-9824.

Tags:  Fort Connah   St. Ignatius  

MMIP Awareness Community Event held

5/10/2025

PABLO -   Attend the third annual MMIP Awareness Community Event on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Health Center. Free registration and vendors are welcome. Register from 9-10 a.m. for the 5K Walk/Run event scheduled for noon. There will be testimonials, presenters, a meal, and a self-defense class taught. For more information email: erin.rumelhart@providence.org.

 

Tags:  Pablo   MMIP  

MV Choral Society holds spring concert

5/10/2025

ST. IGNATIUS -  Mark your calendars for Mission Valley Choral Society’s “Music In Our Hearts” spring concert held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, at the St. Ignatius Mission. Longfellow’s quote “Music is the universal language of mankind” is exemplified in the 11 songs selected including a traditional Newfoundland folk song, two songs based on famous poems, an iconic song from the musical “Wicked,” several popular rock songs, spirituals and hymns. Concerts are free and open to all. Information is available on the MVCS web site: missionvalleychoralsociety.org or Facebook page. Direct contact can be made by calling 406-261-3304 or 406-260-6103.

 

Sunday, May 11

Mission Valley Choral Society holds spring concert

5/11/2025

POLSON - MV Choral Society’s “Music In Our Hearts” spring concert TOto be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, at 4 p.m. in Polson at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The free-will offering will benefit Helping Hands of Mission Valley.

 

Tuesday, May 13

Coloring for adults held

5/13/2025

POLSON -  The Polson Library’s community room will be the site for the “Flight and Flourish” adult coloring program on Tuesday, May 13. Supplies provided, or bring yours. 

Tags:  Polson library   Polson  

Go to Pixel & Page

5/13/2025

POLSON - The Polson Pixel & Page homeschool teen hangout for ages 12-15 will hold their end of the school year event on Tuesday, May 13, from 1-2 p.m.

 

Wednesday, May 14

Become a water monitor volunteer

5/14/2025

YELLOW BAY- Become a water monitor volunteer by attending training at Flathead Lake Biological Station. The training is intended for watershed coordinators, conservation districts, and others who develop, implement, and manage water monitoring programs throughout Montana. Contact: abbie.ebert@mt.gov

Hear from Cowboy Hall of Fame personality

5/14/2025

RONAN - Smoke Elser, Cowboy Hall of Fame personality, will tell stories at the Ronan Cooperative Brewery on Wednesday, May 14, from 5-7 p.m.

 

Learn to meditate

5/14/2025

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

Tags:  ZOOM  

Thursday, May 15

Donate books

5/15/2025

POLSON - The Polson Library will hold a Book Donation Day on Thursday, May 15. Go to: northlakecountylibrary.org and choose Materials Donation Policy for specific details.

 

Tags:  Polson library  

Enjoy ‘Ladies Night Out”

5/15/2025

POLSON - “Ladies Night Out” will take place in downtown Polson between 5 and 8 p.m. Pick up your $5 Savings Pass for Ladies Night at all participating businesses to get $5 off your purchase of $25 or more. 

 

 

Tags:  Polson   Ladies Night  

Flathead Lake Museum opens

5/15/2025

POLSON - The Flathead Lake Museum, 708 Main St., is open May 15-Sept. 16, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Sundays 1-4 p.m. They focus on homesteading on the Flathead Indian Reservation have the true Flathead Lake Monster.

Learn smart money management

5/15/2025

ZOOM - “Financial Projections & Smart Money Management,” a three part series that takes place on May 15, 22 & 29. Call 406-676-5901. 

Masumola Club holds information meeting

5/15/2025

POLSON - Attend an information meeting at the Masumola Clubhouse on May 15, at 3 p.m. on the casino, traffic impacts and what we can do about improving our safety. Wally Congdon will speak. Jan Smith-Kasson said her goal is to stop construction until the traffic issue is resolved.

Tags:  Masumola Club   Polson  

Toddler Time, Storytime cancelled

5/15/2025

POLSON - The Polson Library’s Toddler Time on Thursday, May 15, at 10 a.m. is cancelled for this week, as well as the 2 p.m. Storytime due to the book donation event.

Tags:  Polson   Polson library  

Friday, May 16

Enjoy Repertory Dance Theatre

5/16/2025

RONAN - The Repertory Dance Theatre, an institution of modern dance, will perform at the Ronan Performing Arts Center, 35885 Round Butte Road W, on Friday, May 16, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $13 in advance (Polson at First Interstate Bank and Ronan at True Value), and $15 at the door. Youth 18 and under are free.

Mother Goose cancelled

5/16/2025

 POLSON - The Polson Library’s Mother Goose program at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 16, is cancelled due to the book sale.

Tags:  Polson library   Polson  

Saturday, May 17

Buy books at library

5/17/2025

POLSON - Polson Library’s Friends of the Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Tags:  Polson   Polson library  

Expect bargains at UMC yard sale

5/17/2025

CHARLO - Mission Valley United Methodist Church, located at the top of Post Creek Hill,  is having their annual yard sale on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Tags:  Charlo  

Ice Breaker 50 happens at the MV Super Oval

5/17/2025

POLSON - The Mission Valley Super Oval will hold a late model 50 lap, no points race with hobby stock, legend, mod 4s and hornets. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. Qualifying happens at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. For more information go to: MissionValleySuperOval.com.

Library holds plant exchange

5/17/2025

POLSON - On Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., you are invited to share extra plant cuttings, and excess plant seedlings with community members. Please bring healthy plants to exchange. There is no obligation to trade, and you can contribute or take plants without an exact trade. The library has a seed catalog and a small display of seed varieties. 

Tags:  Polson   Polson library  

Recycle your e-waste

5/17/2025

POLSON - You may bring up to 300 pounds of allowable electronics free to Lake County Transfer Station from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 17. A discount for additional recycling is allowed for .10/pound.(No CRT screens or televisions other than flatscreens).

Tags:  Polson   Lake County  

Repertory Dance Theatre performs

5/17/2025

RONAN - The Ronan Performing Arts Center is the site for the Saturday, May 17, 7 p.m. performance by the Repertory Dance Theatre. 

St. Charro celebrates 50 years in business

5/17/2025

RONAN - St. Charro Floral and Event Rental, 301 Main Street SW, will celebrate 50 years in business on Saturday, May 17, with vendors and food trucks, a display only car show, a micro-reality NASCAR track and more. For question and vendor information call 406-676-0588.

Tags:  Ronan   business  

Sunday, May 18

All invited to Heritage Keeper Benefit

5/18/2025

CHARLO - The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana invites you to join in a special fundraising event with food, drink, music, historical entertainment, a raffle and an auction on Sunday, May 18, from 2-5 p.m. Tickets are $55 with limited seating. Call 406-644-3435 or stop by the museum to purchase tickets.

 

Tuesday, May 20

Computer class taught

5/20/2025

POLSON - The Polson Library will hold phone and computer basics classes on the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the library’s community room.

 

Tags:  Polson   Polson library  

Wednesday, May 21

Join Page Turners

5/21/2025

POLSON - The Polson Library’s Page Turners, a middle grade book club, meets on Wednesday, May 21, from 4-5 p.m. to discuss “Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library” by Chris Grabenstein. Sign up in the library to receive your copy or call 406-883-8225.

Tags:  Polson   Polson library  

Learn to meditate

5/21/2025

ZOOM - Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m., for an online or in person meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku Jerry Smyers.  For more information and a Zoom link to the class call 847-721-0665 or email: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com. Go to: www.missionmountainzen.org for more information.

 

Tags:  ZOOM  

Thursday, May 22

Join Toddler Time

5/22/2025

POLSON - The Polson Library invites 2-3 year olds to enjoy active stories, dance and sing on Thursdays from 10-11 a.m.

Tags:  Polson   Polson library  

Kindergarten readiness program ‘Storytime’ held

5/22/2025

POLSON - Polson Library’s kindergarten readiness program for 3-5 year olds includes stories, songs and crafts and takes place every Thursday and Saturday at 2 p.m. 

Theme for this week is underwater and about oceans, lakes, rivers and what lives in them.

 

Tags:  Polson library   Polson  

Lake County Community Needs Assessment Focus Group to meet

5/22/2025

POLSON - If you would like to attend and share with a focus group addressing pressing community needs on Thursday, May 22, at 102 First Street E, please RSVP to 406-752-6565 or email: info-capnwmt.org

Tags:  Polson   Lake County  

Save the date for Women 4 Wellness

5/22/2025

PABLO - Save the date of Thursday, May 22, for the Women 4 Wellness event held at the Joe McDonald health and Fitness Center on the campus of Salish Kootenai College from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.  

Tags:  Pablo   Women 4 Wellness  

Session 2 of ‘Learn about financial projections, smart money management’ held

5/22/2025

ZOOM -“Financial Projections & Smart Money Management,” holds session 2 on May 22, from 11 a.m. to noon via ZOOM. Gain clarity and confidence in your business finances with this three-part series tailored to entrepreneurs at all stages. All workshops are free to attend, but registration is required. Go to: http://www.missionwestcdp.org/workshops-and-events/ to register or call 406-676-5901for more information.

 

 

Support Life Savers Animal Rescue

5/22/2025

POLSON - Glacier Brewing Co., 10th & Main, will hold bingo to support Life Savers Animal Rescue on Thursdays in May. 

 

Friday, May 23

Farmers Market moved to Riverside Park

5/23/2025 - 9/26/2025

POLSON - The Polson Farmers Market, held every Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., will take place at Riverside Park, 49401 US-93, until further notice. See Polson Farmers Market on Facebook for more information.

 

Tags:  Polson   Farmers market  

Hiawatha Trail opens Memorial weekend

5/23/2025

MONTANA - The Route of the Hiawatha - Scenic Bike Trail is a gentle 15 mile downhill pedal, featuring 10 dark train tunnels and 7 sky-high historic steel railroad trestles. Call 208-744-1301 for more information.

 

Tags:  Montana   Hiawatha Trail  

Mother Goose at library

5/23/2025

POLSON - The Polson Library’s program for 0-24 month old children takes place on Fridays at 10-11 p.m. in the community room. We will sing songs and have interactive activities for caregivers and their little ones.

Tags:  Polson library   Polson  

Pachyderms hear from legislator

5/23/2025

POLSON - We will hold our next Pachyderm meeting on Friday, May 23, at noon at the Polson Rural Fire Station, 25 Regatta Road. Our guest speaker will be Montana State Legislator for HD12 Tracy Sharp. He will discuss his first term was like as a state legislator and some of the bills that he worked on in 2025. Come and join us to hear Tracy!

Participate in Shred Day

5/23/2025

POLSON - Protect yourself from identity theft by taking up to two boxes of paperwork to Glacier Bank, 50510 Hwy. 93, where there will be a mobile shred truck onsite, on Friday, May 23, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. This is the 18th annual community event.

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