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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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Wednesday, July 9

Library invites teens to Art Party

7/9/2025

POLSON — The Polson Library invites tweens and teens to “Cherry Bomb: Pop Art Paint Party,” on Monday, July 8, at 2 p.m. Registration is required; space is limited. Call the library at 406-883-8225 for more information. Join us for a pop art canvas paint class in the community room. 

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Thursday, July 10

Decorates cookies at library

7/10/2025

POLSON — The Summer Reading Program gathering takes place on Thursday, July 10, at 10 a.m. Come join the fun as we decorate cookies. Call the library for more information at 406-883-8225.

 

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Friday, July 11

Mother Goose at library

7/11/2025

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.

 

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Teen Game Club held

7/11/2025

POLSON — In the Polson Library’s Community Room every second Friday of each month from 4 to 5:30 p.m., teens can unplug, play and conquer with the Teen Game Club.

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Saturday, July 12

Join Toddler Time

7/12/2025

POLSON — The Polson Library‘s Toddler Time is a program for 2-3 year old active Toddlers on Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. This program is all about movement where we’ll read active stories, dance, sing and shake it all about. Held in the Community Room.

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Tuesday, July 15

Computer class taught

7/15/2025

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. From power on to pro, come learn the basics.

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Wednesday, July 16

Library Elementary Program held

7/16/2025

POLSON — The Polson Library’s Page Turners Middle Grade Book Club Program will gather at the library at 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. in the community room. There will be a lively book discussion of this month’s book, “Little House in the Big Woods,” by Laura Ingalls Wilder, activities and snacks. Registration is required. Call the library at 406-883-8225 for more information.

 

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Thursday, July 17

Donate books to library

7/17/2025

POLSON — Thursday, July 17, is Book Donation Day at the Polson Library. You are welcome to bring material donations from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. There is a limit of two boxes at a time. Please refer to our Materials Donation Policy on our website for more information.

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Participate in Bug Race

7/17/2025

POLSON — The Summer Reading Program gathering takes place on Thursday, July 17, at 10 a.m. Come join the fun as the annual Bug Race takes place. 

Call the library for more information at 406-883-8225.

 

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Summer Reading Program gathers

7/17/2025

POLSON — The Summer Reading Program gathering takes place on Thursday, July 17, at 10 a.m. Come join the fun. Activity to be determined. Call the library for more information at 406-883-8225.

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Friday, July 18

Mother Goose at library

7/18/2025

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.

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Saturday, July 19

Join Toddler Time

7/19/2025

POLSON — The Polson Library‘s Toddler Time is a program for 2-3 year old active Toddlers on Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. This program is all about movement where we’ll read active stories, dance, sing and shake it all about. Held in the Community Room.

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Monday, July 21

Library Teen Event

7/21/2025

POLSON — The Polson Library invites tweens and teens to the teen book club, “The Book Drop,” to read and discuss “Stargirl,” by Jerry Spinelli. Registration is required.

 Call the library at 406-883-8225 for more information.

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