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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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Friday, December 27

Ronan cancels dance, Polson site of New Year’s eve dance

12/27/2013 - 12/31/2013

RONAN/POLSON — The monthly dance at Ronan’s VFW will not be held on Dec. 27. The Little Big Band will play, along with Ken’s Country Combo, at the Elks in Polson on New Year’s eve from 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. There will be refreshments and great music. Come celebrate with us. Call James Pettit at (406) 676-8224, for more information.

Tags:  Ronan   Polson  

Sunday, December 29

Toy Trains run at free event

12/29/2013

ST. IGNATIUS — The annual Running of the Toy Trains will be held in the Railroad Museum at Four Winds Trading Post, 36007 U.S. Highway 93, from noon-4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29.  There will be free admission for all. 

Call Chief Engineer Preston Miller at (406) 745-4336, for more information.

 

Tags:  St. Ignatius  

Friday, January 3

Pirates honor Buck Young with ‘Red Out’ at Friday’s game

1/3/2014

POLSON — The Polson Pirate and Lady Pirate basketball teams would like to honor Buck Young at this week’s Friday night basketball game against Ronan. Buck was an avid volunteer and supporter of Pirate sports. He recently passed away. Buck’s favorite color was Ohio State Buckeye red and we are asking everyone to wear red to the game for a “Red Out.” Lady Pirates play Friday at 6 p.m. and the Pirates play at 7:30 p.m. 

 

Tags:  Polson  

Saturday, January 4

Fun agenda planned for Cowboy Ball

1/4/2014

POLSON — The second annual Spur the Cancer Out of Montana Cowboy Ball is Saturday, Jan. 4, at 6 p.m. at the KwaTakNuk Resort. Tickets are $50 each. The Mark Duboise Band will provide music and there will be a live auction, a prime rib dinner, and a full bar. Tickets are $10 each for a gun raffle for a Henry Golden Boy 357.  Call Leon Wieder at (406) 207-7284 or Darcy Malatare at (406) at 674-2700 ext. 1241 or go to: Facebook.com/spurthecanceroutofMontana.

 

Tags:  Polson  

Get great start on New Year

1/4/2014

RONAN — Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 207 Eisenhower St. SW, will present “2014 Discover” with Georgia Penniman, M.ED., (an international teacher/counselor), on Jan. 4 from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Call (406) 676-3361 or go to: lighthousechristian@ronan.net, for more information.

 

Tags:  Ronan  

Sunday, January 5

Join the accordion players jam session

1/5/2014

POLSON — The Northwest Accordion Association is having a jam session on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 5, from 2-5: 30 p.m. at the Polson Elks Lodge. All players, dancers and spectators are welcome.

 

Tags:  Polson  

Monday, January 6

Health board needs member

1/6/2014

LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Commissioners are seeking two citizen volunteers to serve three-year terms on the Lake County Board of Health. The board has regular bimonthly meetings and occasional special meetings to address community health and environmental health issues. 

The Board of Commissioners will accept letter of interest to serve on the board through Monday, Jan. 6, 2014. Letters should be addressed to the Lake County Commissioners, 106 Fourth Ave. E, Polson, MT 59860. For more information, contact the commissioners at (406) 883-7204 or email: lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov.

 

Tags:  Lake County  

Public encouraged to attend Ronan meetings

1/6/2014

RONAN — The Ronan City Council will meet Monday, Jan. 6., 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, January 7

Horsemen schedule first meeting of New Year

1/7/2014

RONAN — The first meeting in 2014 of the Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will be Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the VFW Clubhouse, on Round Butte Road, at 7:30 p.m. It’s a new year, so let’s all invite a friend and come and see what we have in mind for the up-coming year. Guests are always welcome. For more information, you may contact Dennese at (406) 883-5876.

 

Tags:  Ronan  

Wednesday, January 8

Heart to Heart plays first dance of the year

1/8/2014

POLSON — The first dance of the New Year will be at the Elks on Jan. 8 from 7-10 p.m. Heart to Heart will play and treats are served so keep them coming. Treats are a big hit and greatly appreciated. See you there and happy New Year to all.

 

Tags:  Polson  

Support group for blind to meet

1/8/2014

POLSON — The Montana Association for the Blind support group meeting will take place this month on Jan. 8 at 12:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens’ Center, 504 Third Ave. E in Polson. The association meets the second Wednesday of every month.

 

Tags:  Polson  

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