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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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Monday, December 2

Ronan City Council to meet

12/2/2013

RONAN — The Ronan City Council will meet Monday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. at Ronan City Hall, 207 Main Street, SW. The public is encouraged to attend the meetings, which are held the first and third Monday of each month.

 

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Tuesday, December 3

Horsemen to elect 2014 officers

12/3/2013

RONAN — The December meeting of the Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will be Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the VFW Hall on Round Butte Road, 7:30 p.m.

There will not be a program for the evening, but we will elect officers for 2014. Final plans for our annual Christmas party will be discussed. All are welcome. For more information, contact Dennese at (406) 883-5876.

 

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Quilters to exchange gifts

12/3/2013

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their December meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. at the Terrace Lake Community Church, 35663 Terrace Lake Road. 

Dinner will be served. A $10 Christmas gift exchange will take place. Please bring all your handmade Christmas gifts for show and tell.

Don’t forget the Dec. 14 Gallery Frame Class. Start gathering your supplies now if you’ve signed up. See you there.

 

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Wednesday, December 4

St. Paul’s serves up Christmas sermon series, free soup supper

12/4/2013

RONAN — On Dec. 4, St. Paul Lutheran Church will present the sermon series "God's Joy at Christmas."  The evening includes a free soup supper at 6 p.m. followed by worship at 7 p.m. For more information, go to: ronanchurch.org.

 

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Friday, December 6

Phillips Saddlery to hold holiday open house

12/6/2013 - 12/8/2013

RONAN — Phillips Saddlery will hold their holiday open house Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6, 7 and 8, from 9 a.m.–9 p.m. each day. Join us for free chili, snacks, and coffee. Browse through our selection of gift items for the holidays. Phillips Saddlery is located at 33052 Courville Trail, between Polson and Ronan, three miles east of the stoplight on Hwy. 93. For more information, please call (406) 675-4961 or (406) 249-5025.

 

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Tuesday, December 10

Legion to meet

12/10/2013

RONAN — The American Legion Post 138 of Ronan is meeting on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Ronan at 35981 Round Butte Road. New members are welcome. For information, call Jack Fay at (406) 676-3380. 

 

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Wednesday, December 11

Polar bear specialist to speak at NARFE Christmas party

12/11/2013

RONAN — The National Active and Retired Federal Employees will hold their annual Christmas party on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at noon at the Ronan Café. Lunch will be off the menu. Following lunch there will be a special program featuring Frank Tyro, a Polar Bear specialist. A brief business meeting will follow the program.

 

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Thursday, December 12

‘Stocking Stuffers’ performed in Ronan

12/12/2013

RONAN — Ronan Middle School Drama Department is preparing the Middle School Showcase, “Stocking Stuffers,” to be performed on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Ronan Performing Arts Center. Tickets are free, accepting donations.

 

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Banks display Spirit Baskets until drawings

12/12/2013

RONAN/POLSON — Community Spirit Baskets are on display at both the Ronan and Polson Community Bank lobbies until the separate drawings for each community. 

Community Bank in Ronan will hold their raffle drawing on Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Ronan Bank at 6 p.m. on Dec. 12. 

Swan Hill Bed and Breakfast and Community Bank in Polson will host the 2013 Splash Christmas Event, “Come Home for Christmas” from 5-7 p.m., with the Community Spirit Basket raffle drawing taking place at 6:30 p.m. Free bus transportation will be provided to Swan Hill Bed and Breakfast from Riverside Park, with departures beginning at 4:45 p.m. and continuing approximately every 15 minutes. The last bus leaves the park at 6:30 p.m. and the last bus leaves Swan Hill to Riverside Park at 7:15 p.m. 

Proceeds from both events will benefit Lake County Food Pantries. You need not be present to win.

 

Tags:  Ronan   Polson  

Lake County Council on Aging raffles items

12/12/2013

RONAN — The Lake County Council on Aging is having a raffle for a Vizio 47” E Series HD Television; a beautiful flowered quilt and a life-size ceramic Canadian goose. Tickets are $2 each or 3 tickets for $5. The drawing will be held on Dec. 12. For more information or to purchase raffle tickets, call (406) 676-2367.

 

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Two Christmas concerts on tap at K.W. Harvey

12/12/2013

RONAN — K. William Harvey Elementary will hold Christmas concerts for third and fourth grade students on Dec. 12 at 10 a.m., and at 12:30 p.m. for first and second grade students. The concerts will take place in the Performing Arts Center, which is located in the Ronan Event Center.

 

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Friday, December 13

Ronan stages second drama production

12/13/2013

RONAN — Ronan Middle School Drama Department to present the Middle School Showcase, “All the Bases,” on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Ronan Performing Arts Center.  Tickets are free, accepting donations.

 

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Saturday, December 14

Kuilix Chapter to host party for St. Luke residents

12/14/2013

RONAN — The Kuilix chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host a Christmas party for the residents of St. Luke’s Assisted Living Center in Ronan at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. We will be entertained with festive holiday music provided by “Ukulele Jam.” Refreshments will be provides.

 

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The Valley Cats to play

12/14/2013

RONAN — KC and the Valley Cats will play on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 7-10 p.m. at the VFW in Ronan. If you like New Orleans type jazz; this is the place to be. Bring a treat to share and enjoy the fun.

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