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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, August 4

Free entry to Glacier Park

8/4/2021

GLACIER PARK — Entry to Glacier National Park is free on this day, Wednesday, Aug. 4, in celebration of the first anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act.

Thursday, August 5

Animal Shelter representative, Karen Duty to speak

8/5/2021

POLSON — The Summer Reading Program at North Lake County Public Library is for everyone and all ages. You can still register. Special programs will be held on Thursday mornings starting at 10 a.m. We plan to meet in Sacajawea Park across the street from the library. If there is bad weather, the program will be held in the library. Please come wearing a mask. If attendance allows for social distancing, masks can be removed.

Get the READ SQUARED app free for both Android (Google Play) and iOS mobile (Apple) devices. The app allows you to register and easily track your activity. Program registration is also available on our website at: www.NorthLakeCountyLibrary.org. An Animal Shelter representative and Karen Duty from Hell Roaring Kennels will be the guest speakers.

Author to speak at library

8/5/2021

POLSON — Author James L. Thane will be in the Library for his presentation: “From Glacier to Blue Deer, to Poisonville and Lakeside: A Look at Some of the Most Entertaining Mystery Novels Set in Montana” at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 5.  He is the author of: “Crossroads: A Flathead Valley Mystery.” Attendance will be limited.  

 

Monday, August 9

Methodist bible school camp canceled

8/9/2021

MISSION VALLEY — A bible school camp for children ages 4-11 planned for Aug. 9-12 has been canceled. Organizers from the Mission Valley United Methodist Church decided to cancel due to too much COVID spread in the valley.

 

Thursday, August 12

Enjoy ice cream social with library readers

8/12/2021

POLSON — The final meeting of the North Lake County Public Library Reading Program will be held with an ice cream social and prize drawing at Sacajawea Park on Thursday, Aug. 12, at 10 a.m.

Friday, August 13

Enjoy tacos at Family Table meal

8/13/2021

Family Table will be serving tacos this Friday, Aug. 13; a free meal, served from 5-7 p.m. at the Wander Inn in Polson. Organizers plan to continue providing a meal every Friday from 5-7 p.m. The Wander Inn is located on the corner of Seventh Ave. W and First Street W just north of Cherry Valley School.

We would like to thank those whom have provided time and resources to keep this effort moving forward, including Fishes & Loaves for providing desserts, Evan Bryman with local beef, Susan Evans with local vegetables and Danette Nistler with her time and multiple resources.

Please consider participating in this important community resource by volunteering your services and/or financial contributions. We also welcome farm, garden, orchard and ranch products. Our goal is to serve healthy meals with an emphasis on locally grown. 

For more information you may contact organizers at 406-239-9987 or 406-871-1109.

Unique art show on tap in Bigfork

8/13/2021

BIGFORK —  Open AIR Montana, the Bigfork Art & Cultural Center, and the University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station have come together to present a new and unique exhibition. From the macro to the micro, pen to brushstroke, this show is your opportunity to discover new insights into our world through the eyes of artists and scientists inspired by the research happening at the Biological Station. 

The exhibition will feature previous and current FLBS Open AIR Artists-in-Residence, local professional and novice artists, plus historical illustrations created by the FLBS students and scientists. The “Scene + Unseen” exhibit opens Aug. 13 at 11 a.m., with an opening reception from 5:30-7 p.m. The exhibit takes place at the Bigfork Art and Cultural Center, 525, Electric Ave. Center hours are Tuesday- Saturday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 25.  For more information visit: baccbigfork.org or call 406-837-6927. 

 

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