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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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Monday, May 27

‘Murph’ workout event held in Charlo

5/27/2024

CHARLO — This Memorial Day, Impact Montana will be partnering with Mountain Man Wrestling Club and hosting the iconic “Murph” workout at Charlo High School. This event is open to all fitness levels and scaling options will be provided – come participate to honor our fallen military warriors. We will be allowing you to complete the workout individually or, if you’d like to lighten the load, as a team of 2 or 4 ($10/person). We look forward to competing and sweating through it with all of you. Briefing and warm up will start at 9:30 a.m. Proceeds will benefit both organizations. 

Please contact Brandon Rollins or Jacen Peterson if you have any questions. “Murph” - 1 mile run,100 push-ups, 200 pull-ups, 300 squats, 1-mile run.

Library closed for holiday

5/27/2024

 

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed for the Memorial Day Holiday weekend, Saturday, May 25, through Monday, May 27. 

 

Walk to view wildflowers

5/27/2024

 

 

BIGFORK — On Sunday, May 25, Wayfarers Unit of Flathead Lake State Park will hold walk to view wildflowers. Meet at the Ranger Station; the walk goes from 10-11:30 a.m. Come learn about the different species of vibrant flowers that grow each spring and summer in our Flathead Lake State Parks. Please bring/wear weather appropriate clothing, proper footwear, snacks, and a water bottle. These hikes are limited to 20 people and registration can be done by calling the ranger station at 406-837-3041 ext. 0. The cost is $4 per participant, and free for kids 12 and under.

 

Tuesday, May 28

Can some jam

5/28/2024

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation is hosting a free jam canning class on Tuesday, May 28, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served, and participants will take home a jar of jam. Space is limited, so sign up today. 

Call 406-726-5550 or email: info@arleecdc.org.

 

Wednesday, May 29

District to meet about budget

5/29/2024

ST. IGNATIUS — A preliminary budget meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 29, at 6 p.m. at the Fire Hall meeting room. If you need further information, contact Chairman Tim Callahan at 406-745-4112.

 

Page Turners read ‘Framed’

5/29/2024

POLSON — Page Turner’s Youth Book Club meeting 3:30-4:30 pm: The Page Turner’s Youth Book Club are meeting on Wednesday, May 29, at 3:30 p.m. to talk about “Framed” by James Ponti. Come tell us what you think about the book. You can pick up your free copy of the book while supplies last. 

Thursday, May 30

Life Savers bingo played

5/30/2024

POLSON — Every Thursday in May at 6 p.m., Glacier Brewing Company, 6 Tenth Ave. E, will host Life Saver’s Animal Rescue Bingo. Please join us.

Stock car shown at Story Time

5/30/2024

POLSON — Thursdays mean Story Time at the North Lake County Public Library. Join us at 10 a.m. on May 30, as this will be our last Story Time until the fall. Our special guests will be the Undem Family, who will be bringing their stock car to show us. Story Time is geared toward kindergarten readiness, ages 3-5, but everyone is welcome. We read books, make crafts, and play games. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in this interactive program. 

Saturday, June 1

Arlee Celebration begins

6/1/2024

ARLEE — The Arlee Celebration Powwow begins with Campers’ Day. Gates open at 9 a.m. 

 

Celebrate National Trails Day

6/1/2024

KALSIPELL — On Saturday, June 1, from 8:30 a.m-1 p.m., Lone Pine State Park, in collaboration with Foy’s to Blacktail Trails, invites outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers to join forces in an inspiring initiative to improve our trails on National Trails Day. This event promises a day of camaraderie and stewardship as participants come together to enhance the natural beauty of our beloved trails. By working in groups, volunteers will engage in a variety of trail maintenance activities, including pulling noxious weeds and repairing damaged sections of trail infrastructure. Participants will be treated to lunch provided by the generous support of the Kalispell Daybreak Rotary Club. 

Advance registration is required at 406-755-2706, ext. 0.

 

Deadline fo applications arrives

6/1/2024

HELENA — Applications are due June 1 for Montana licenses to hunt sandhill cranes and swans this coming fall.   Apply online at: ols.fwp.mt.gov or over the counter at any FWP office no later than June 1.     

 Special sanhill crane hunting districts that require applications for licenses are mostly in the Pacific Flyway of western Montana. Swan hunters may apply for either the Pacific Flyway or Central Flyway, but not both. Hunters may apply online at: ols.fwp.mt.gov or over the counter at any FWP regional or area office no later than June 1. Regulations for all waterfowl and webless migratory bird hunting seasons are available on the FWP website.

 

Sunday, June 2

Moms Connect meets at SKC

6/2/2024

PABLO — The Moms Connect Wellness Series is a 5-week series, June 11-July 9, from 5-7 p.m. This free traveling wellness series focuses on different dimensions of health. Childcare and dinner are provided. 

Register at familiesfirstmt.org. On July 2 the meeting will be about finance and meet at SKC in the John, Peter, Paul Building. Learn from Glacier Bank’s financial experts how to budget and save. 

Tags:  Families First   SKC  

Monday, June 3

Memorial takes place at Arlee Celebration Day 3

6/3/2024

ARLEE — A Memorial Ceremony takes place at 7 p.m. (No gambling is allowed until the Memorial Ceremony is over). A traditional material stick game and open games will follow.  

Tags:  Arlee Celebration   Arlee  

Wednesday, June 5

‘Native Heritage’ art exhibited

6/5/2024

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art Gallery, 306 Main Street, will hold a non-juried open show open to all artists. The exhibit, “Native Heritage” will exhibit and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of our Mission Valley home. The exhibit goes until July 12. 

Fish and Wildlife Board meeting set

6/5/2024

POLSON — The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet Wednesday, June 5, from 6-8 p.m. at the newly renovated North Lake County Public Library in Polson. The address is 102 First St E, Polson 59860. This meeting will cover Tribal Accomplishments and Projects. All interested persons are invited to attend.  CS&KT will provide sandwiches and drinks for the meeting. For more information, contact Stephanie Gillin at: Stephanie.gillin@cskt.org or Whisper Camel-Means at: Whisper.means@cskt.org or by phone at 406-883-2888.

 

Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board meeting set

6/5/2024

POLSON — The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet Wednesday, June 5, from 6-8 p.m. at the newly renovated North Lake County Public Library in Polson. The address is 102 First St E, Polson 59860. This meeting will cover Tribal Accomplishments and Projects. All interested persons are invited to attend.  CS&KT will provide sandwiches and drinks for the meeting. For more information, contact Stephanie Gillin at: Stephanie.gillin@cskt.org or Whisper Camel-Means at: Whisper.means@cskt.org or by phone at 406-883-2888.

Lifestyle Medicine teaches nutrition

6/5/2024

ST. IGNATIUS — Nutrition, movement, sleep being present, staying calm and social connection are the groups Tribal Specialty providers and Health Coaches will facilitate for 10 weeks starting June 5. Classes take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every Thursday. Could you benefit from joining these classes? For more information contact Chelsea Kleinmeyer at 406-745-3525 ext. 7362.

Tags:  St. Ignatius  

New support group begins in Ronan

6/5/2024

RONAN — The purpose of Mission Valley Neurodegenerative Disease Support Group is to provide an opportunity for individuals and their loved ones to connect with others who are also living with PD, MS or ALS. The group will meet at St. Luke Community Healthcare, 107 Sixth Ave. SW, in the Cottonwood Conference Room, on the main floor, (across from the cafeteria). The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 5, at 7 p.m. Meetings are expected to last for one hour. Contact Monte Jenkins at 406-253-3484 or jenkins@ronan.net.

Thursday, June 6

Donate books

6/6/2024

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library is holding a Book Donation Day on Thursday, June 6. You are welcome to bring material donations today from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on those dates. There is a limit of two boxes at a time. Our Friends of the Library have taken over management of our donation program and have set the third Thursday of each month as “Donation Day.” They added the extra day to give everyone the best selection for the Book Sale in June. Please refer to our Materials Donation Policy on our website for more information. Go to the "about us" tab to review library policies.

 

Kiwanis Club meets

6/6/2024

POLSON — A Kiwanis Club meeting takes place on the first Thursday of each month at noon at KwaTaqNuk resort and on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at Bunkers Restaurant at Polson Bay Golf Course.   Kiwanis is an international organization dedicated to improving the world one child, one community at a time.  Meetings are open to the public. Please join us.

View chainsaw carving

6/6/2024

RONAN — You are invited to our annual Mission Valley Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous on June 6-9 at the Ronan Fairgrounds. Come watch logs come to life as these world class carvers create amazing pieces of art in our carving competition. If you would like a unique piece for your home or business, join us to bid on these amazing creations. It will be a grand four days of carving, art, vendors and fun. For more information about this event, call Ronna at 406 261-7579, or if you would like to be a vendor, call Adele at 406-529-5494 to register.

Friday, June 7

Book sale held at library

6/7/2024

POLSON — On Friday and Saturday, June 7-8 the North Lake County Public Library will hold a Book Sale. Our Friends of the Library will be holding a used book sale in the Community Room of the library on Friday, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. There are always great finds and a large variety of materials. Come in to shop for yourself or the book lovers in your life. 

Enjoy Quick Carve Auction

6/7/2024

RONAN — You are invited to our annual Mission Valley Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous on June 7 at the Ronan Fairgrounds.  The Quick Carve Auction is on Friday, June 7, at 6 p.m. The Quick Carve includes a variety of smaller pieces created by the carvers. For more information about this event, call Ronna at 406 261-7579, or if you would like to be a vendor, call Adele at 406-529-5494 to register.

 

Golf for the Griz

6/7/2024

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Chapter of the Grizzly Scholarship Association invites you to join us for the Golf for the Griz Memorial Tournament taking place at the Mission Mountain Golf Club on June 7, 2024. The shotgun start will be at 11 a.m., and Coach and Athletic Dept. representatives will begin presentations prior to the start. Registration fee is $115 per person or $460 per 4-person team which includes Green Fees, Cart, Golf Score Prizes, a Snack Bar Buffet, and Dinner. Extra dinner price is $25 per person. This is always a fun event with silent auction, raffle, 50-50 drawing and great company. Please come join us to welcome coaches, athletic representatives and fellow Griz Fans. All funds raised go to help fund scholarships for Grizzly athletes in their education goals at the University of Montana. For further information, call the Mission Mountain Golf Club 406-676-4653 (GOLF)

 

Homesteader Days begins

6/7/2024

HOT SPRINGS — The 75th annual Homesteader Days and Open Rodeo, one of Northwestern Montana’s best events, will be held June 7-9 in Hot Springs. Fun-filled family events begin on Friday at noon and ends at 11 p.m. There will be a variety of vendors on Main Street with art, crafts, and food. In the evening enjoy the 406 Band and many more. For more information call 406-370-4774 or 406-382-0704 or email: hotspringshomesteaders@gmail.com

Saturday, June 8

Book sale held at library

6/8/2024

POLSON — On Friday and Saturday, June 7-8 the North Lake County Public Library will hold a Book Sale. Our Friends of the Library will be holding a used book sale in the Community Room of the library on Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There are always great finds and a large variety of materials. Come in to shop for yourself or the book lovers in your life. 

 

Chainsaw carving continues

6/8/2024

RONAN — You are invited to our annual Mission Valley Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous on June 8 at the Ronan Fairgrounds. Come watch logs come to life as these world class carvers create amazing pieces of art in our carving competition. For more information about this event, call Ronna at 406 261-7579, or if you would like to be a vendor, call Adele at 406-529-5494 to register.

 

Glacier Bank Golf Tourney

6/8/2024

POLSON — The Glacier Bank Two Person Best Ball event takes place Saturday, June 8, to Sunday, June 9, at the Polson Bay Golf Course. Due to the event, the 18-hole course will be closed all day Saturday and until 2 p.m. Sunday. Email polsonbaygolfcourse@gmail.com for more information.

Go to “Connecting Our Community” vendor/craft fair and garage sale

6/8/2024

POLSON — The third annual “Connecting Our Community” vendor/craft fair and garage sale will take place from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at 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. Call 406-883-6161 for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tags:  Polson  

Homesteader Days plans multiple events for day two

6/8/2024

HOT SPRINGS — The annual Homesteaders Days Skunk Alley 13K & 3K Run will take place on Saturday, June 8. Registration takes place from 8 to 8:45 a.m. with race starting on Wall Street Place at 9 a.m. The cost for each 3K runner is $20 and $25 for each 13K runner. Email questions to: aleichtnam@hotspringspride.com. A Kiddie Parade takes place at noon for the second day of Homesteaders. The annual Homesteaders Days Rodeo begins at 5 p.m. Admission is $15 and children 6 and under are free. Contact 406-270-4774 or 406-382-0704 for more information. The Car Show begins at 9 a.m. There is a $25 car registration fee. Judging begins at 1 p.m. Awards are at 3 p.m. on the Main Stage. Call Charlie at 406-382-0704 or Ryan at 406-260-7737.  The annual Lucky Ducky Race will take place at noon. Cash prizes from $250. Purchase ducks to support Homesteaders Days at local businesses in Hot Springs or call Barb Fink at 406-490-8077.

Quilt show held at Ronan High School

6/8/2024

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild, in conjunction with the Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous, sponsored by the Ronan Chamber of Commerce, will host a quilt show on Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. .and Sunday, June 9, from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The show will be at the Ronan High School. There is no admission fee. Tickets for a raffle quilt that will be drawn for on Sunday will be available to purchase at the show. The guild supports community home fire losses by giving TLC (tender loving care) quilts in Ronan, St. Ignatius, and Polson communities.

 

Quilts shown at Ronan High

6/8/2024

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild, in conjunction with the Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous, sponsored by the Ronan Chamber of Commerce, will host a quilt show on Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, June 9, from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The show will be at the Ronan High School. There is no admission fee. Tickets for a raffle quilt that will be drawn for on Sunday will be available to purchase at the show. The guild supports community home fire losses by giving TLC (tender loving care) quilts in Ronan, St. Ignatius, and Polson communities.

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