Valley Journal: Event Calendar 5/18/2013

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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.

Saturday, May 18

Cherry Blossom Festival invites arts, crafts vendors

3/13/2013 - 5/18/2013

YELLOW BAY — The Yellow Bay Community Club’s 10th annual Flathead Lake Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arts and crafts vendors are invited to apply for space reservations by calling Shari at (406) 982-3437.

The festival is free and open to the public. Crafters and artisans offer a large assortment of locally produced items and entertainment is provided. There will be raffles and free door prizes.

Saturday, May 18

Horsemen to meet

4/2/2013 - 5/27/2013

RONAN — The Tuesday, April 2, meeting of the Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will be held at the V.F.W. Hall located on Round Butte Road. The Horsemen meet the first Tuesday of every month: April 2, May 7, June 4, no meeting in July, and Aug. 6. For more information, call (406) 883-5876 or (406) 644-5001.

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Saturday, May 18

Accordion jam dates set

4/7/2013 - 5/27/2013

POLSON — The Northwest Accordion Association’s regular jams will be held from 2-5:30 p.m. on April 7, May 5 and June 2, at the Elks in Polson.

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Saturday, May 18

Mystery, mayhem, comedy found at arts center performance

5/16/2013 - 5/18/2013

RONAN — Get ready for a mystery and comedic mayhem with live music to be performed by the Ronan Community Theatre on May 16, 17, and18. Performances will be at the Ronan Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. These exciting evening presentations are of the play “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” and the cast includes local community members. Advance tickets are available at the Ronan Flower Mill (406) 676-5543 and at the door on performance night. Adult tickets are priced at $10 and students are $5.

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Saturday, May 18

Pizza Cafe holds fundraiser to benefit the Ronan City Library

5/17/2013 - 5/31/2013

RONAN — For the second year in a row Pizza Café will hold a fundraiser ever Friday night in May. The Pizza Cafe will donate a portion of their pizza sales to the Friends of the Ronan City Library. You have five Friday nights to enjoy great pizza and support the library at the same time. All monies raised will be used to benefit the Ronan City Library.

We urge you to come down to Pizza Cafe and encourage all your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and teachers to make Friday nights, Pizza Night for the Library.

This fundraiser starts Friday, May 3 and runs each Friday night in May at the Pizza Café, located at 62953 U.S. Highway 93 in Ronan.

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Saturday, May 18

Valley View School holds garage sale

5/17/2013 - 5/18/2013

POLSON — Valley View School will hold a garage sale at 1111 Second St., E. in Polson on Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18, beginning at 9 a.m. If you have items to donate, please call the school at (406) 883-2208.

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‘Clean up-Green up’ to focus on public properties

5/18/2013

POLSON — Polson’s third annual community-wide “Clean Up-Green Up” will be held Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Volunteers are asked to come to event headquarters at Riverside Park for sign up and area assignment. Volunteer names will be included in drawings for one of four $25 gift certificates from local businesses.

Allied Waste is providing a dumpster at Riverside Park for trash collection. Efforts will focus on cleaning up roadsides and public properties.

Volunteers are invited to gather at Glacier Brewery at 5 p.m. for a no-host celebration of a job well done.

Cherry Blossom Festival invites arts, crafts vendors

5/18/2013

POLSON — The Yellow Bay Community Club’s 10th annual Flathead Lake Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Arts and crafts vendors are invited to apply for space reservations by calling Shari at (406) 982-3437.

The festival is free and open to the public. Crafters and artisans offer a large assortment of locally produced items and entertainment is provided. There will be raffles and free door prizes.

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Free clothes to be given away

5/18/2013

POLSON — Polson Health and Rehabilitation, located at 9 Fourteenth Ave. W., will offer free clothes, leftover from their Mother’s Day giveaway, on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Learn to improve property health, appearance

5/18/2013

CHARLO — The Lake County Conservation District is sponsoring a Small Acreage Landowners Workshop on Saturday, May 18, at the Mission Valley United Methodist Church near Charlo. Speakers from the US Department of Agriculture, Lake County Weed Control, CSKT Wildlife and Forestry, and a local nursery will address topics of interest to homeowners who wish to better care for and improve the health and appearance of their property. Cost is $15 (per property/attendee) to cover cost of materials and food and there will be some great door prizes as well. Call Chris at the Lake County Conservation District, (406) 676-2842, extension 102, or email her at cmalgren@ronan.net by May 10.

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Luncheon, golf provided by SKC Foundation

5/18/2013

PABLO — Salish Kootenai College Foundation will host a “Donor Appreciation Luncheon and Free Golf Day” on Saturday, May 18, at the Silver Fox Golf Course in Pablo. The Fetveit Brothers will be playing live acoustic music from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch will be served at noon. Book a tee time before or after lunch by calling the Foundation at (406) 275-4983.