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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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Sunday, April 23

Free cooking classes offered

4/23/2023

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation is offering free cooking classes on April 23, 30 and May 7 from 2-4 p.m. at the Arlee Indian Senior Center. Residents of the Arlee School District are welcome to attend these classes taught by Chef Addie Steele. Students will use their new skills to help prepare a community dinner to be served May 8 at the Arlee Indian Senior Center. Space in these classes is limited to eight participants, so call 406-726-5550 or email: info@arleecdc.org to reserve your spot. Sponsored by the Arlee CDC and No Child Hungry Share our Strength. 

 

Wednesday, April 26

Free online meditation classes offered

4/26/2023

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

 

Irrigators to meet

4/26/2023

RONAN — The Flathead Irrigation District’s monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 26, at 1 p.m. at Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main Street SW. The meeting is upstairs and an elevator is available.

Irrigators to meet

4/26/2023

RONAN — The Flathead Irrigation District’s monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 26, at 1 p.m. at Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main Street SW. The meeting is upstairs and an elevator is available. 

Night School Jazz Jam set

4/26/2023

RONAN — 8-11 p.m. and hosted by Lee Whalen. Whether you’re a musician, performer, poet, comedian or just love live music, the Western Montana Musicians Co-op is for you! Always free but donations are most appreciated. 

Bring your Real Books r photocopied lead sheets (consider bringing 3x to share around, yeah?), and let’s put some glide in your stride, some swang in your thang, and a hep in your step at the first jam dedicated to jazz music at the Red Poppy at 1 Eisenhower St SW, Ronan.

Thursday, April 27

Learn about birds

4/27/2023

POLSON — Stacey Hautanen from public health will be the special guest on Thursday, April 27, at North Lake County Public Library’s Story Time at 9:15 a.m. Remember the library is at a temporary location: Polson United Methodist Church, 301 16th Ave. E.

 

Friday, April 28

Open Mic Jam

4/28/2023

RONAN — 7-9 p.m. and hosted by The Wildflowers. Come on down to open mic for your chance to take the stage and share your talents! We’ll have an open jam once everyone has had a chance to take the stage. Open to the public, and listeners are welcome, too. Whether you’re a musician, performer, poet, comedian or just love live music, the Western Montana Musicians Cooperative is for you. Stop by tonight at the Red Poppy building at 1 Eisenhower St SW, Ronan. Check us out on our web page for announcements, events calendar and more at: www.mtmusic.org

 

Saturday, April 29

Community Jam

4/29/2023

RONAN — 7-10 p.m. Saturdays, at the Red Poppy building at 1 Eisenhower St SW, Ronan, are jam night at the Western Montana Musicians Co-op. Come to listen or come to play - everyone is welcome.We are a member-based, member-funded Co-op. The community jam is free, however for non-members donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated.

 

Sunday, April 30

Free cooking classes offered

4/30/2023

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation is offering free cooking classes on April 30 and May 7 from 2-4 p.m. at the Arlee Indian Senior Center. Residents of the Arlee School District are welcome to attend these classes taught by Chef Addie Steele. Students will use their new skills to help prepare a community dinner to be served May 8 at the Arlee Indian Senior Center. Space in these classes is limited to eight participants, so call 406-726-5550 or email: info@arleecdc.org to reserve your spot. Sponsored by the Arlee CDC and No Child Hungry Share our Strength. 

Monday, May 1

Attend fundraiser workout

5/1/2023

POLSON — Join Fellowship Fitness for an epic outdoor workout hosted by Glacier Brewing Company. The workout includes 30 minutes of HIIT Cardio and 15 minutes of stretch. The $25 entry fee includes workout and a beverage with proceeds benefiting Fellowship Fitness, a local non-profit serving the community with free fitness classes. Glacier Brewing Company will also donate $1 to FF for every beverage sold on July 1. Games, food, family fun and prizes are also planned. Follow FF on Instagram or Facebook or email fellowshipfitness406@gmail.com to learn more and register for the event.

 

Celebrate May Day at the library

5/1/2023

POLSON — May Day is Monday, May 1, halfway between spring equinox and summer solstice. May Day has been celebrated since ancient times. Please join us at North Lake County Public Library in our temporary location, 301 16th Ave. East (First United Methodist Church), for a light-hearted spring program drop-in style anytime between 2-4 p.m. We will create a simple origami container and fill it with a posy. Your creation goes home with you. Designed for adults, the program is open to all ages with supervision. 

 

Tuesday, May 2

Free training offered

5/2/2023

RONAN — A “Food Formulation Workshop” will take place at Mission West, 407 Main Street, from 9 a.m.-noon with one-on-one sessions offered in the afternoon. Turning a recipe into a successful food product can be incredibly intimidating to take on by yourself. Come meet with product development food scientists from Oregon State University’s Food Innovation Center for a food formulation workshop concerning a diverse range of food product categories. Email: Liz.Hansen@missionwestcdp.org with your questions.

The afternoon sessions are one-on-one confidential meetings.

 

Saturday, May 6

Book signing event held at Ninepipes Museum

5/6/2023

CHARLO — Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana will host a First Saturday book signing mini-event by authors Joe McDonald and Bog Bigart. There will also be a sale on selected items.

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