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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 23

Free meditation class offered

7/23/2025

POLSON — Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays for online instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom and in-person. The classes will be rom 6 to 7:30 p.m. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class. 

For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com. Go to: www.missionmountainzen.org for more information.

 

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Polson City Council to meet

7/23/2025

POLSON — The Impact Fee Advisory Committee of the Polson City Council will meet on Wednesday, July 23, at 1 p.m. via Zoom or in the City Hall Commission Chambers. Link to the meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81639584783 Meeting ID: 816 3958 4783 - OR – dial in by phone: 253-215-8782. If you are unable to access the meeting via the attached link, please visit: www.zoom.com and enter the meeting. 

A discussion and action will take place regarding water/sewer impact fee recommendations to the City Commission.

Tags:  Polson City Council   Polson  

Thursday, July 24

Let’s Talk Art

7/24/2025

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art Gallery and Gifts, 306 Main Street, will host “Let’s Talk Art” with Nancy Zadra who will speak at the gallery from 6:30-7:30 p.m. about her life’s journey through art.

Rock the Dock

7/24/2025

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

 

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Wine, beer tasting event proceeds go to youth projects

7/24/2025

POLSON — Kiwanis International will hold a Wine and Beer Tasting event at Bunkers Bar and Grill at Polson Bay Golf Course on July 24, from 5-7 p.m. for adults age 21 and over. Tickets are two for $60 or $40 each and include generous tastings and hardy appetizers. Tickets can be purchased at Glacier Bank, Unity Bank, Bunkers, Kiwanis members or by calling 406-396-1250. 

Proceeds go to Polson Kiwanis service projects for youth programs and administrative costs.

Saturday, July 26

‘Always …Patsy Cline’ Musical on tap

7/26/2025

POLSON — “Always … Patsy Cline” by Ted Swindley, a musical celebrating legend Patsy Cline, plays July 25-Aug. 3, at the Theater on the Lake (Polson Bay Golf Course/Boettcher Park). 

Call 406-883-9212 for information and reservations.

Tags:  Polson   Boettcher Park  

‘Always …Patsy Cline’ Musical on tap

7/26/2025

POLSON — “Always … Patsy Cline” by Ted Swindley, a musical celebrating legend Patsy Cline, plays July 25-Aug. 3, at the Theater on the Lake (Polson Bay Golf Course/Boettcher Park). Call 406-883-9212 for information and reservations.

Tags:  Polson  

Flathead Cherry Festival fosters community

7/26/2025

POLSON — Artists, food businesses and more will commemorate the cherry harvest the weekend of Saturday, July 26, to Sunday, July 27, in downtown Polson. 

Presented by HandMADE Montana, this summer open-air tradition provides cherry themed food, handmade goods and family-friendly fun 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, July 26 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, July 27.

Rock the Dock

7/26/2025

POLSON — The KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US-93, will host a Rock the Dock music event with the group Black Cherry and Friends at 7 p.m. 

Call 406-883-3636 for more information.

Tags:  Polson  

Monday, July 28

Mission Mountain Rodeo begins day two

7/28/2025

POLSON — The Polson Fairgrounds is the site for the second night of the 2025 Mission Mountain Rodeo. At 6 p.m. – youth events including mutton bustin’, mini bull riding & pony mini buckers get underway. At 7 p.m. – Northern Rodeo Association events begin. 

Wednesday, July 30

‘Back to the Future’ shown at the library

7/30/2025

POLSON —  The second day of the library’s movie trilogy will take place at 3 p.m. with “Back to the Future” shown in the library community room.

Tags:  Polson library   Polson  

Free meditation class offered

7/30/2025

POLSON - Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays for online instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom and in-person. The classes will be rom 6 to 7:30 p.m. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com. Go to: www.missionmountainzen.org for more information.

 

 

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Free meditation class offered

 

POLSON - Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays for online instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom and in-person. The classes will be rom 6 to 7:30 p.m. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com. Go to: www.missionmountainzen.org for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thursday, July 31

Rock the Dock

7/31/2025

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

Tags:  Polson  

Friday, August 1

Library hosts author

8/1/2025

POLSON — On Friday, Aug. 1, the Polson Library will host author Jess Owen to discuss his book, “Of Graphic Novels & Gryphons” at 3:30 p.m.

Tags:  Polson   Polson library  

Rock the Dock

8/1/2025

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

Tags:  Polson  

Saturday, August 2

Go to MV Super Oval

8/2/2025

POLSON - The Legend Madness Semi Pro/Young Lion and Pro/Masters, with 50 Lap USA Late Models, Twin 20s Hobby Stocks, place on Saturday, Aug. 2. 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.

MV Super Oval Legend Madness happens

8/2/2025

 

 

 

MV Super Oval Legend Madness happens

 

POLSON — The Legend Madness Semi Pro/Young Lion and Pro/Masters, with 50 Lap USA Late Models, Twin 20s Hobby Stocks, takes place on Saturday, Aug. 2. 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MV Super Oval Legend Madness happens

 

POLSON — The Legend Madness Semi Pro/Young Lion and Pro/Masters, with 50 Lap USA Late Models, Twin 20s Hobby Stocks, takes place on Saturday, Aug. 2. 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POLSON — The Legend Madness Semi Pro/Young Lion and Pro/Masters, with 50 Lap USA Late Models, Twin 20s Hobby Stocks, takes place on Saturday, Aug. 2. 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Bookfest Club meets

8/2/2025

POLSON — The Bookfest Club, an adult book club, will meet at the Polson Library on Saturday, Aug. 2, in the community room at 2 p.m. They will discuss, “The Unmaking of June Farrow,” written by Adrienne Young.

Tags:  Polson   Polson library  

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