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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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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.

Tags:  Polson  

Saturday, May 24

Library closes for holiday

5/24/2025

POLSON -  The North Lake County Public Library will be closed on Saturday, May 24, for the Memorial Day weekend. (No Story Time)

 

Monday, May 26

St. Ignatius Rural Fire Board to meet

5/26/2025

ST. IGNATIUS - The St. Ignatius Rural Fire District will hold their regular board meeting in the St. Ignatius Firehall meeting room on Wednesday, May 26, at 6 p.m. For further information contact Chairman Tim Callahan at 406-745-4116.

Wednesday, May 28

Democrats hold ‘Town Hall’ gathering

5/28/2025

POLSON - Lake County Democrats are sponsoring a “Town Hall” gathering at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, at the Polson Library. All Lake County voters are invited. The “Town Hall” meeting will be an opportunity to thank our Democrat legislators for a job well done. Also, our legislators will share their reflections on the past legislative session. Please join us to show your support for our hard working, dedicated legislators.

 

Enjoy music jam at brewery

5/28/2025

RONAN - The Ronan Cooperative Brewery, 23 Fourth Ave SW, will host a live music jam. Call 406-676-HOPS for more information.

 

Irrigators to meet

5/28/2025

RONAN - The Flathead Irrigation meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 28, at 1 p.m., at Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Mains Street SW. 

 

Learn to meditate

5/28/2025

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 29

‘Storytime’ held

5/29/2025

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

Tags:  Polson library   Polson  

Final ‘Storytime’ held

5/29/2025

POLSON - Polson Library’s final kindergarten readiness program for 3-5 year olds includes stories, songs and crafts takes place on Thursday, May 29 at 2 p.m. Theme for this week is “Fun Outside.” This is the last week for Story Time until September. 

 

Tags:  Polson   Polson library  

Final session of ‘Learn about financial projections, smart money management’ held

5/29/2025

ZOOM - The final session of “Financial Projections & Smart Money Management,” takes place on May 29 from 11 a.m. to noon via ZOOM. 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.

Friday, May 30

Mother Goose at library

5/30/2025

POLSON - The Polson Library’s program for 0-24 month old children takes place on Fridays at 2 p.m. in the community room.

Tags:  Polson   Polson library  

Saturday, May 31

Kindergarten readiness program ‘Storytime’ held

5/31/2025

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 “Fun Outside.” This is the last week for Story Time until September. 

Tags:  Polson   Polson library  

Sunday, June 1

Support first Pirate Bay Scramble

6/1/2025

POLSON - The first annual Pirate Bay Scramble will be held on June 1 at the Polson Bay Golf Course. Support the Polson Pirate athletes with sponsorship or team play. Call 406-250-3021 for more information.

Tags:  Polson   Polson golf course  

Monday, June 2

AIS Workshop held

6/2/2025

YELLOWBAY -The Flathead Lake Biological Station and MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks will present an AIS Early Detection and Monitoring Workshop on June 2 and 3 from 10 a.m.-4p.m. at the Flathead Lake Biological Station, 32125 BioStation Lane. This workshop is free and open to all. 

Tuesday, June 3

Learn about the ‘Pollinator Initiative’

6/3/2025

POLSON - The Polson Library is partnering with the Lake County Conservation District on a program discussing the “Pollinator Initiative and Impact of Pesticides on our Watershed” on Tuesday, June 3, at 2 p.m. at the library.

Wednesday, June 4

Hear from award winning artist

6/4/2025

POLSON - Twice a runner-up in the World Fish Carving Championships, Mike Windauer will discuss fish carving from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, as the first of the “Let’s Talk Art” series, hosted by the Sandpiper Art Gallery. 

Hear from award winning artist

6/4/2025

POLSON - Twice a runner-up in the World Fish Carving Championships, Mike Windauer will discuss fish carving from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, as the first of the “Let’s Talk Art” series, hosted by the Sandpiper Art Gallery. 

 

Meditation class offered

6/4/2025

ZOOM- Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. led by Zen Teacher, Zenku Jerry Smyers. For more information and a Zoom link call 847-721-066.

Tags:  ZOOM  

Science on Tap

6/4/2025

POLSON - Join an evening at the Durham, 49494 US-93, from 6:30-8 p.m. with Diane Boyd, a renowned wildlife biologist and author of “A Woman Among Wolves: My Journey through Forty Years of Wolf Recovery.” Tickets are $5.

 

Tags:  Polson  

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