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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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Thursday, May 29

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.

 

Tags:  Polson   Farmers market  

‘Storytime’ held

5/29/2025

POLSON - The Polson Library invites 2-3 year olds to ready active stories, dance and sing on Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Tags:  Polson library   Polson  

Final ‘Storytime’ held

5/29/2025

POLSON - Polson Library’s final kindergarten readiness program for 3-5 year olds includes stories, songs and crafts takes place on Thursday, May 29 at 2 p.m. Theme for this week is “Fun Outside.” This is the last week for Story Time until September. 

 

Tags:  Polson   Polson library  

Final session of ‘Learn about financial projections, smart money management’ held

5/29/2025

ZOOM - The final session of “Financial Projections & Smart Money Management,” takes place on May 29 from 11 a.m. to noon via ZOOM. All workshops are free to attend, but registration is required. Go to: http://www.missionwestcdp.org/workshops-and-events/ to register or call 406-676-5901for more information.

Friday, May 30

Mother Goose at library

5/30/2025

POLSON - The Polson Library’s program for 0-24 month old children takes place on Fridays at 2 p.m. in the community room.

Tags:  Polson   Polson library  

Saturday, May 31

Kindergarten readiness program ‘Storytime’ held

5/31/2025

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 “Fun Outside.” This is the last week for Story Time until September. 

Tags:  Polson   Polson library  

Sunday, June 1

Support first Pirate Bay Scramble

6/1/2025

POLSON - The first annual Pirate Bay Scramble will be held on June 1 at the Polson Bay Golf Course. Support the Polson Pirate athletes with sponsorship or team play. Call 406-250-3021 for more information.

Tags:  Polson   Polson golf course  

Monday, June 2

AIS Workshop held

6/2/2025

YELLOWBAY -The Flathead Lake Biological Station and MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks will present an AIS Early Detection and Monitoring Workshop on June 2 and 3 from 10 a.m.-4p.m. at the Flathead Lake Biological Station, 32125 BioStation Lane. This workshop is free and open to all. 

Tuesday, June 3

Learn about the ‘Pollinator Initiative’

6/3/2025

POLSON - The Polson Library is partnering with the Lake County Conservation District on a program discussing the “Pollinator Initiative and Impact of Pesticides on our Watershed” on Tuesday, June 3, at 2 p.m. at the library.

Wednesday, June 4

Hear from award winning artist

6/4/2025

POLSON - Twice a runner-up in the World Fish Carving Championships, Mike Windauer will discuss fish carving from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, as the first of the “Let’s Talk Art” series, hosted by the Sandpiper Art Gallery. 

 

Hear from award winning artist

6/4/2025

POLSON - Twice a runner-up in the World Fish Carving Championships, Mike Windauer will discuss fish carving from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, as the first of the “Let’s Talk Art” series, hosted by the Sandpiper Art Gallery. 

Meditation class offered

6/4/2025

ZOOM- Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. led by Zen Teacher, Zenku Jerry Smyers. For more information and a Zoom link call 847-721-066.

Tags:  ZOOM  

Science on Tap

6/4/2025

POLSON - Join an evening at the Durham, 49494 US-93, from 6:30-8 p.m. with Diane Boyd, a renowned wildlife biologist and author of “A Woman Among Wolves: My Journey through Forty Years of Wolf Recovery.” Tickets are $5.

 

Tags:  Polson  

Thursday, June 5

Enjoy Fiddler on the Roof

6/5/2025

POLSON - The Port Polson Players celebrate their 50th season of live theatre with the production “Fiddler on the Roof,” featuring 35 Mission Valley performers. 

Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. 

 

Tags:  Port Polson Players   Polson  

Enjoy Fiddler on the Roof

6/5/2025

POLSON - The Port Polson Players celebrate their 50th season of live theatre with the production “Fiddler on the Roof,” featuring 35 Mission Valley performers. Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays.

Tags:  Port Polson Players   Polson  

Witness MV Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous

6/5/2025

RONAN - From Thursday, June 5 to Sunday, June 8, an all-star cast of carvers will be at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 303 third Ave. NW. World-class chainsaw carvers will create amazing works Thursday through Saturday, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. An auction takes place on Friday at 6 p.m. and the main auction takes place on Sunday at 1 p.m. There will be artisans and food vendors, a community yard sale on Saturday and the Mission Mountain Quilt Guild Quilt Show on Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Ronan High School gymnasium.

Carving Rendezvous

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Witness MV Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous

6/5/2025

 

RONAN - From Thursday, June 5 to Sunday, June 8, an all-star cast of carvers will be at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 303 third Ave. NW. World-class chainsaw carvers will create amazing works Thursday through Saturday, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. An auction will take place on Friday at 6 p.m. and the main auction takes place on Sunday at 1 p.m. 

There will be artisans and food vendors, a community yard sale on Saturday and the Mission Mountain Quilt Guild Quilt Show on Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Ronan High School gymnasium.

Friday, June 6

Chainsaw auction to be held

6/6/2025

RONAN - The work of World-class chainsaw carvers will be auctioned on Friday, June 6, at 6 p.m. at Lake County Fairgrounds, 303 third Ave. NW.

 

Mother Goose at library

6/6/2025

POLSON - The Polson Library’s program for 0-24 month old children held on Fridays at 2 p.m. in the community room.

Mother Goose at library

6/6/2025

POLSON - The Polson Library’s program for 0-24 month old children takes place on Fridays at 2 p.m. in the community room.

Play in ‘Golf for the Griz’ Tournament

6/6/2025

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Chapter of the Grizzly Scholarship Association invites you to join us for the Golf for the Griz Memorial Tournament takies place at Mission Mountain Golf Course on June 6. The shotgun start is at 11 a.m. Registration fee is $115 per person or $460 per 4-person team. Includes green fees, cart, golf score prizes, a snack bar, buffet, and dinner. Funds raised go to cholarships for Grizzly athletes at UofM. Call Mission Mountain Golf Course at 406-676-4653 (GOLF).

Saturday, June 7

Big Arm serves breakfast

6/7/2025

BIG ARM - The Big Arm Association will host our Spring Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, June 7, at our historic Big Arm School from 8:30-11 a.m. We will serve pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, and coffee. Donations are gratefully accepted. For more information contact Nancy Foster at 406-849-5064. 

 

Big Arm serves pancake breakfast

6/7/2025

BIG ARM - The Big Arm Association will host our Spring Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, June 7, at our historic Big Arm School from 8:30-11 a.m. We will serve pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, and coffee. Monetary donations are gratefully accepted. For more information contact Nancy Foster 406- 849-5064. 

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Bookfest Club reads ‘The God of the Woods’

6/7/2025

POLSON - The Polson Library’s adult Bookfest Club is reading “The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore. Join a lively discussion and enjoy some pastries at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7.

Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous continues

6/7/2025

RONAN - The Lake County Fairgrounds, 303 third Ave. NW, hosts World-class chainsaw carvers Saturday, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. There will be artisans and food vendors, a community yard sale. 

Get neurodegenerative disease support

6/7/2025

RONAN - The next meeting of the Mission Valley Neurodegenerative Disease Support Group will take place on Saturday, June 7, at St. Luke Community Health Care, 107 Sixth Ave. SW, in the Cottonwood Conference room at 1 p.m. For more information call Monte at 406-253-3484.

Glacier Bank holds Golf Tourney

6/7/2025

POLSON - Polson Bay Golf Course, 111 Bayview Drive, will host the Glacier Bank 2-person Best Ball tournament from Saturday, June 7 to Sunday, June 8. Saturday shotgun start at noon with dinner to follow and then a Calcutta Auction. Call 406-883-8230 for more information. 

Homesteader’s Days celebrated

6/7/2025

HOT SPRINGS - Homesteader’s Days continues with a 9 a.m. Skunk Alley Run; registration at 8 a.m. at Wall Street Place. Car Show registration and Farmers Market also begin at 9 a.m. on Main Street. Way Down North performs music at 10:30 a.m. and Donna’s Lucky Duck Race starts at 11 a.m. The LaRue Hot Springs Museum is open from noon-4 p.m. The kiddie parade is on Main at noon. Family games and meet the police in the park happens at 1 p.m. with Car Show awards at 2 p.m. and Benny Weag performing at 2:30 p.m. The rodeo begins at 5 p.m. The day ends with a street dance featuring The Groove Riders. Go to Facebook Homesteaders Days in Hot Springs for more information. 

Join Toddler Time

6/7/2025

POLSON - The Polson Library’s Toddler Time is a program for 2-3 year old active Toddlers on Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. Held in the Community Room.

Neurodegenerative disease support available

6/7/2025

RONAN - The next meeting of the Mission Valley Neurodegenerative Disease Support Group will take place on Saturday, June 7, at St. Luke Community Health Care, 107 Sixth Ave. SW, in the Cottonwood Conference room at 1 p.m. Please join us. For more information call Monte at 406-253-3484. 

Sunday, June 8

Final day to view quilts

6/8/2025

RONAN -  The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild Quilt Show finishes on Sunday, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Ronan High gym.

 

MV Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous ends

6/8/2025

RONAN -  Sunday,  the final day of the Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous. begins at 9 a.m. and ends with the main auction at 1 p.m. 

 

Monday, June 9

Kids’ reading program held in Lakeside

6/9/2025

LAKESIDE- West Shore Community Library, 7191 U.S. Highway 93 South in Lakeside, will offer a Summer Reading Program for children ages 3 - 13. Contact phone number is 406-844-3917 and email is westshorelibrary @gmail.com. 

Library holds book sale

6/9/2025

POLSON - The Polson Library. 102 First Street E, will a hold Paper Pie kids’ book sale on Monday, June 9. Books are available to purchase online all summer. A portion of the proceeds go to the library’s collection. 

Read for prizes

6/9/2025

POLSON - Polson Library’s Family Summer Reading program begins on Monday, June 9, until Wednesday, Aug. 20. Register at the library or go to: northlakecolibrary.readsquared.com to track your reading. For more info call 406-883-8225 or go to their website.

Save the date for author Rowland

6/9/2025

POLSON - The Polson Library welcomes Montana author, Russell Rowland, on Monday, June 9, at 5:30 p.m. for a book signing and discussion most personal book, “Be a Man - Raised in the Shadow of Cowboys.” 

 

View beautiful quilts

6/9/2025

RONAN - The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild Quilt Show takes place on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Ronan High gymnasium.

Westshore Library announces Summer Reading Program

6/9/2025

WEST SHORE - West Shore Community Library's Summer Reading Program begins on June 9. The program is designed for children ages 3 - 13.

Tags:  West Shore  

Tuesday, June 10

Commission to meet

6/10/2025

POLSON - The Local Government Review Study Commission will meet from 3-4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, at 106 First Street, E. Call 406-883-8200 for information.

Tags:  Polson  

Junior Golf Camp held

6/10/2025

POLSON - The Polson Bay Golf Course, 111 Bayview Drive, will hold the Polson Junior Golf Camp from Tuesday, June 10, to Thursday, June 12. Grade school kids 8-9:30 a.m. Middle school kids 10-11:30 a.m. Pitch, Put & Drive Contest June 13 & potluck, award 6-9 p.m. Go to: polsonbaygolf.com/golf/youth-golf or call 406-883-8230.

 

Wednesday, June 11

Senior scam help given

6/11/2025

ST. IGNATIUS - “Elder Scam and Exploitation Self Defense” is a presentation provided at First Christian Church, 217 N Main Street, on Friday, June 11, from 1-2:30 p.m. 

Tags:  St. Ignatius   Seniors  

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