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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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Tuesday, May 13

Coloring for adults held

5/13/2025

POLSON -  The Polson Library’s community room will be the site for the “Flight and Flourish” adult coloring program on Tuesday, May 13. Supplies provided, or bring yours. 

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Go to Pixel & Page

5/13/2025

POLSON - The Polson Pixel & Page homeschool teen hangout for ages 12-15 will hold their end of the school year event on Tuesday, May 13, from 1-2 p.m.

 

Thursday, May 15

Enjoy ‘Ladies Night Out”

5/15/2025

POLSON - “Ladies Night Out” will take place in downtown Polson between 5 and 8 p.m. Pick up your $5 Savings Pass for Ladies Night at all participating businesses to get $5 off your purchase of $25 or more. 

 

 

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Masumola Club holds information meeting

5/15/2025

POLSON - Attend an information meeting at the Masumola Clubhouse on May 15, at 3 p.m. on the casino, traffic impacts and what we can do about improving our safety. Wally Congdon will speak. Jan Smith-Kasson said her goal is to stop construction until the traffic issue is resolved.

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Toddler Time, Storytime cancelled

5/15/2025

POLSON - The Polson Library’s Toddler Time on Thursday, May 15, at 10 a.m. is cancelled for this week, as well as the 2 p.m. Storytime due to the book donation event.

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Friday, May 16

Mother Goose cancelled

5/16/2025

 POLSON - The Polson Library’s Mother Goose program at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 16, is cancelled due to the book sale.

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Saturday, May 17

Buy books at library

5/17/2025

POLSON - Polson Library’s Friends of the Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 

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Ice Breaker 50 happens at the MV Super Oval

5/17/2025

POLSON - The Mission Valley Super Oval will hold a late model 50 lap, no points race with hobby stock, legend, mod 4s and hornets. Spectator gates open at 4 p.m. Qualifying happens at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. For more information go to: MissionValleySuperOval.com.

Library holds plant exchange

5/17/2025

POLSON - On Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., you are invited to share extra plant cuttings, and excess plant seedlings with community members. Please bring healthy plants to exchange. There is no obligation to trade, and you can contribute or take plants without an exact trade. The library has a seed catalog and a small display of seed varieties. 

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Recycle your e-waste

5/17/2025

POLSON - You may bring up to 300 pounds of allowable electronics free to Lake County Transfer Station from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 17. A discount for additional recycling is allowed for .10/pound.(No CRT screens or televisions other than flatscreens).

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Tuesday, May 20

Computer class taught

5/20/2025

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.

 

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Wednesday, May 21

Join Page Turners

5/21/2025

POLSON - The Polson Library’s Page Turners, a middle grade book club, meets on Wednesday, May 21, from 4-5 p.m. to discuss “Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library” by Chris Grabenstein. Sign up in the library to receive your copy or call 406-883-8225.

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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.

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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.

 

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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  

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.

 

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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.

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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.

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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)

 

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