Montana Tree Farm Flathead Field Day
Join us at Sondreson Community Hall on June 28 for a forestry field day sponsored by Montana Tree Farm, hosted by Allen Chrisman and Mark Boardman. 2019 MT TF Flathead Field Day.PDF After an hour PowerPoint presentation by Allen and Mark, we’ll drive up to the Chrisman/Wiley Family Forest to view recent timber harvest, discuss management objectives, logging systems, and… Read more →
June 2019 Large Fire Potential Outlook
Northwestern Montana (including the Flathead) is forecasted for above normal large fire potential starting in mid-July and continuing through August into at least mid-September. So, it has the potential to be a busy fire season in the North Fork. Click on the link below for the report. Allen Chrisman https://www.nifc.gov/nicc/predictive/outlooks/monthly_seasonal_outlook.pdf
North Fork Patrol update
The North Fork Patrol had its spring meeting on 30 May. So far this year the patrol has logged 722 miles and checked on 132 residences. Only two owners had to be notified of damages. As folks return to the North Fork for the summer, the patrol reminds them to be sure to have a plan of action incase of… Read more →
First Aid/CPR/AED Course on Friday, May 31 at Sondreson Hall
Bob Lee will be giving his well-regarded First Aid/CPR/AED class in the North Fork again this spring on Friday, May 31, at Sondreson Hall. It is an all-day course, starting at 9:00am and usually finishing up at 4:00pm or a bit earlier. Cost should be $45/person, cash or check. Bring a lunch and drinks. Course size limit is 10 people!… Read more →
Glacier AIS Program 2019
The park’s AIS program will remain the same as it was last year, with one, possibly two changes. The changes being electric motors under 15 horse power will be allowed back on Bowman and Two Medicine Lakes with a same day inspection and permit, and it is likely, although not official yet that motorized boats will be allowed back on… Read more →
Winter Ball at the Hall on February 16
A fairly new North Fork tradition is the Winter Ball in February. For the third year in a row, the culmination of weekly winter dance lessons is the glamorous Winter Ball at the Hall. For all of its glitz and glitter, the Winter Ball is funky and in keeping with North Fork lifestyles. Ladies comb through ball gowns in local… Read more →
Winter 2019 Interlocal Meeting – Updated
The Winter 2019 Interlocal Meeting will be hosted by Flathead County. It is scheduled to be held from 10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20 at the Flathead Forest headquarters building, 650 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell, MT 59901. (The Forest Service volunteered to supply meeting space.) The meeting will be in the 3-Forks Conference Room. David Prunty, Flathead County Public Works… Read more →
Winter Dance Classes Continue in Preparation for Winter Ball
Weekly dance classes at the Hall are continuing leading up to the Winter Ball on Saturday, February 16. The dance class date fluctuates each weekend so be sure to get on the dance contact list by sending an email to Debo at debopowers@gmail.com. Every attempt is made to have dance classes on weekends when dancers who work in town will… Read more →
Weekly Winter Dance Classes in December at the Hall
A big crowd of dancers met at the Hall last Friday to learn (or review) the basic steps for Waltz and Two Step. Many first-time dancers were there and by the end of the class, everyone could waltz and two step! Weekly classes will resume on Friday nights in December leading up to the New Year’s Eve Party. Classes will… Read more →
Thanksgiving 2018
Smiles, laughter and holiday greetings mingled with delicious aromas Thursday at Sondreson Hall. Steve and Christina Berg along with Mark and Margaret Heaphy graciously hosted the Polebridge community Thanksgiving Dinner attended by more than 100 neighbors and friends. Guests came from all over the Northwest and points beyond to celebrate here in Polebridge. The hall welcomed us with a harvest themed… Read more →