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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 20

Lake County Democrats to hold biennial convention

5/20/2021

RONAN — The Ronan Farmers Market is held every Thursday, May 20, through Oct. 14, from 4-7 p.m. at the Ronan Visitors’ Center on Highway 93. 

You can shop online at: www.localline.ca/ronan-farmers-market and pre-order and pre-pay, or visit the market to see everything local vendors have to offer.

See you there.

 

Tags:  Ronan  

Learn about weird weather

5/20/2021

Title: Conserving Our Future: The What and Why of Weird Weather, Date: Thursday May 20, 7-8:15 p.m.

Zoom registration: bit.ly/ConservingOurFuture

At this free online event, you’ll hear about the impacts of Montana's weird weather from the perspective of our panel:a doctor, a financial advisor, and a Montana rancher. Then our featured speaker, Dr. Scott Denning from Colorado State University, will explain the "why" of weird weather as "Simple, Serious, and Solvable." Contact: mtcitizensclimate@att.net for more information.  The event is sponsored by: Citizens’ Climate Education/Lobby Montana, a volunteer-driven nonprofit building support for bipartisan climate solutions.

Tags:  Montana  

Ronan Farmers Market returns Thursdays to visitor center

5/20/2021

RONAN — The Ronan Farmers Market is held every Thursday, May 20, through Oct. 14, from 4-7 p.m. at the Ronan Visitors’ Center on Highway 93. 

You can shop online at: www.localline.ca/ronan-farmers-market and pre-order and pre-pay, or visit the market to see everything local vendors have to offer.

See you there.

 

Tags:  Ronan  

Friday, May 21

Shred Day allows two boxes per person

5/21/2021

POLSON — Glacier Bank, 50510 U.S. Highway 93, will hold a Shred Day from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.  on Friday, May 21. Each person is allowed two boxes per person for free shredding.

Tags:  Polson  

Visit Polson’s Farmers Market

5/21/2021

POLSON — The Polson Farmers Market, downtown at Third Ave. W (in front of the Cove Deli), is open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Friday. 

 

Tags:  Polson  

Saturday, May 22

E-Waste event to be held at Transfer Station

5/22/2021

POLSON — The Transfer Station will accept TV and computer monitors (flat screen only), cell phones, copiers, printers, cords, and other electronic was from 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 22.

Tags:  Polson  

Monday, May 24

Storytime can be viewed on YouTube

5/24/2021

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library’s “Storytime” can be viewed on their YouTube channel on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. On May 24 Felicia will read stories about worms. 

Wednesday, May 26

Flathead Irrigation District to meet in Ronan at Extension Office

5/26/2021

RONAN — The Flathead Irrigation District monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 26 at 1 p.m., at the Lake County Extension Office, 303 3rd Avenue NW. 

Come to the back door by the kitchen.

Thursday, May 27

Flathead Irrigation District to meet

5/27/2021

RONAN — The Flathead Irrigation District monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 1 p.m., at the Lake County Extension Office, 303 3rd Avenue NW. Come to the back door by the kitchen.  

 

Library holds board meeting

5/27/2021

POLSON — The next regular meeting of the North Lake County Public Library District Board of Trustees is Thursday, May 27, at 5:30 p.m.  The meeting will be held online using the Zoom platform. 

Check the library website or call the library for information on accessing the meeting.

Saturday, May 29

Musicians’ Co-Op holds grand opening

5/29/2021

RONAN — The grand opening of the Western Montana Musicians’ Co-Op takes place on Saturday, May 29, from 1-10 p.m. at the Red Poppy Studio in downtown Ronan, at 1 Eisenhower St. SW. There will be live music, two food trucks, drinks, and beer. 

This is a free event.

Tags:  Ronan  

Musicians’ Co-Op holds grand opening

5/29/2021

RONAN — Join the grand opening of the Western Montana Musicians’ Co-Op on Saturday, May 29, from 1-10 p.m. at the Red Poppy Studio in downtown Ronan, at 1 Eisenhower St. SW. 

There will be live music, two food trucks, drinks and beer. This is a free event.

 

Tags:  Ronan  

Sunday, May 30

Cruisers gather in Polson

5/30/2021

POLSON — Stop by Sweet Bliss between 12:30-2:30 p.m. and join the Mission Valley Cruisers for some car talk, food and drinks. This event is scheduled to recur on the last Sunday of every month. Everyone is invited. See you there.

Tags:  Polson   Mission Valley  

Monday, May 31

Library closed for holiday

5/31/2021

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day.

 

 

View ‘Storytime’ on YouTube

5/31/2021

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library’s “Storytime” can be viewed on their YouTube channel on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. 

On May 31 Felicia will read stories about squirrels. 

 

Tuesday, June 1

Horsemen invite veterinarian to talk horses

6/1/2021

RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen are back in their saddles and will have their monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. on June 1, at the Ronan VFW. Our program will feature Sadie Hutter, the area’s newest large animal veterinarian to speak about general horse care. This program will be of interest to all equine owners and is open to the public. 

 

Tags:  Ronan   Mission Valley Horsemen   VFW  

Quilters invite you to classes, retreats

6/1/2021

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 1, at 6:30 p.m. in Ronan at the Terrace Lake Community Church. Don’t forget your “Show and tell.” 

Are you looking for a new craft to try? Stop in and check out our classes and retreats. Everyone is welcome. Hope to see you there.  

 

Tags:  Ronan  

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