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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 2

C.H.E.W. workshop offered

7/2/2025

POLSON - C.H.E.W., Cost Effective Healthy Eating Workshop), is a free, six-week cooking workshop that will give you the skills you need to create healthy affordable and delicious meals. Prepare a different dish every week, while learning things like menu planning, nutrition basics, kitchen safety, and more!

 C.H.E.W. meets every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., July 2 through Aug. 6 at the Polson office. 

Call Theresa at 406-728-1630 ext. 111 to reserve your space

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Enjoy cheesy open house

7/2/2025

POLSON — Flathead Lake Cheese, 208 First Ave. E., will hold their annual Open House all week: Wednesday, July 2, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Wednesday & Thursday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Friday & Saturday from 2-5 p.m.; & Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tour the Creamery and sample their cheese. Call 406-883-0343, to verify times and for more information.

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New art show at Sandpiper Gallery

7/2/2025

POLSON - The new art show, “The American West” run until Sept. 5 at the Sandpiper Art Gallery and & Gifts, located at 306 Main Street. Go to: SandpiperArtGallertyandGifts.com.

Science on Tap at Durham

7/2/2025

POLSON — Join an evening at the Durham, 49494 US-93, from 6:30-8 p.m. with Ed Gannon, a Flathead Lakers board member and director of the CSKT Natural Resources Department, as he explores how a single nutrient - phosphorus - can have an outsized impact on the health of lakes and rivers. Tickets are $5. 

 

Tags:  Polson   Flathead Lakers  

Sing-A-Long happens for everyone

7/2/2025

POLSON — The Polson Library, 101 First Street E, will hold a Great American Sing-A-Long on Wednesday, July 2, at 3 p.m.

Thursday, July 3

Crafting fun happening at library

7/3/2025

POLSON — The Summer Reading Program gathering takes place on Thursday, July 3, at 10 a.m. Come join the crafting fun.

 

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Independence Day fireworks show planned in Polson

7/3/2025

POLSON — The annual Polson fireworks display will take place at beautiful Riverside Park at dusk on Thursday, July 3. The Polson community is proud to have earned its status as one of Montana’s most celebrated hotspots to observe our nation’s Independence Day. Polson offers a professional-grade fireworks show annually, which is paid for through a significant donation drive effort coordinated by the local Polson Chamber of Commerce. The generous year-over-year contributions of the Polson community members and visitors make Polson’s revered fireworks show possible.

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Rock the Dock

7/3/2025

POLSON — The KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US-93, will host a Rock the Dock music event with Sunlight Black at 7 p.m. Call 406-883-3636 for more information.

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Friday, July 4

Libraries closed for holiday

7/4/2025

RONAN — The Ronan District Library will be closed for the July 4 holiday.

POLSON — The Polson Library will be closed for the July 4 holiday on July 3 and 4.

Main Street closes for 4th of July Parade in Polson

7/4/2025

POLSON —Come watch the annual Fourth of July Independence Day Parade on Main Street entitled, “Red, White and BBQ,” beginning at noon on Friday, July 4. The 4th of July parade brings the magic of the holiday to the quaint and charming Polson downtown district. The streets line with families and children eager to collect candy and watch all the fun and creative parade floats. Individuals/ groups/ businesses/ organizations, etc. can register to join the parade lineup by filling out the parade registration form at polsonchamber.com and paying a $25 fee.

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Polson Splash Classic softball

7/4/2025

POLSON — The Polson Splash Classic Fastpitch Youth Softball Tournament will be held Friday, July 4, to Sunday, July 6. Call 406-890-9215 for more information. Register online at: tourneymachine.com. 

 

Saturday, July 5

‘On Golden Pond’ production on stage

7/5/2025

POLSON — “On Golden Pond,” by Ernest Thompson, is the love story of an aging married couple, Norman and Ethel Thayer. 

This sentimental comedy plays July 5 – 20 at Polson’s Theatre on the Lake (Boettcher Park). 

Call 406-883-9212 for information and reservations.

 

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Library closed

7/5/2025

POLSON — The Polson Library will be closed for the July 4 holiday.

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Rock the Dock

7/5/2025

POLSON — The KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US-93, will host a Rock the Dock music event with Whiskey Rose at 7 p.m. Call 406-883-3636 for more information.

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See the Super Oval Firecracker 100

7/5/2025

 

POLSON — The Hobby Stock Firecracker 100, with Twin 35s USA Late Models, ends, Mod 4s and Hornets, takes place on Saturday, July 5. 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.

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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Rock the Dock

7/10/2025

POLSON — The KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US-93, will host a Rock the Dock music event with Kelley & Benny at 7 p.m. Call 406-883-3636 for more information.

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Friday, July 11

Join the Paddlefest Palooza ARE Outrigger Challenge

7/11/2025

POLSON — ARE Outrigger World presents the 6th annual Paddle Palooza, a 500-meter spring challenge at Polson Fairgrounds on the Flathead River, 320 Regatta Road. Race head-to-head on a 4-lane course. Divisions include: 14-16 juniors, 16-19 juniors, women, men, mixed, legends 50-plus, legends 60-plus, legends 70-plus. Cost is $50 per person. Register a 6-person team at: https://www.silverliningmt.org/2025-paddlefest-montana. The multicultural official opening ceremony begins at 6 p.m.

Local churches host community dinners

7/11/2025

POLSON — Polson Churches are hosting free community friendship dinners on Friday nights starting at 5 p.m. Different churches take turns hosting, with each church in charge of a different week of each month. While there are different flavors of churches and meals, each one is free and open to the public. The meal on July 11 will take place the Presbyterian Church, 301 4th Ave. E.

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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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Rock the Dock

7/11/2025

POLSON — Music starts at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US Highway 93 E, with True Freedom providing the tunes. Admission is free and all ages welcome.

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Sandpiper Art Gallery holds watercolor workshop

7/11/2025

POLSON — American Water Color Society member, Loren Kovich, will hold a two-day workshop on July 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $120. Call 406-883-5956 for more information.

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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Watch the MV Super Oval Montana 200

7/11/2025

POLSON — The Montana 200, with Super Late Models, will have Hobby Stocks on Friday, July 11 and INEX Legends on Saturday, July 12. 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.

Saturday, July 12

Paddle Palooza begins second day’s events

7/12/2025

POLSON — The second day of the Paddle Palooza is Saturday, July 12, and includes an ARE 25-mile voyage, point to point. There is a 20 team limit. Cost is $150 per person. 

Register at https://www.silverliningmt.org/2025-paddlefest-montana. A musical event will take place in the evening at the Polson Fairgrounds.

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