2021 North Fork Activities Calendar
| Please note that COVID-19 precautions at Sondreson Hall are governed by the current CDC recommendations for meetings in public venues in areas of the country of “substantial or high transmission” for the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus. Seating will be socially distanced (six feet spacing), although family members may wish to sit closer together. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available to those who need them. |
PLEASE NOTE: The North Fork Landowners Association meetings are the 2nd SUNDAY of each month with a speaker at 7pm, meeting at 8pm. (This year, the October 10 meeting will start an hour earlier, with a speaker at 6pm and the meeting at 7pm.)
RECURRING EVENTS
- CHURCH SERVICES: Non-denominational services led by Don Sullivan, will be held at Sondreson Hall each Sunday at 10.30am from June 6th until August 29th. These will be followed by coffee and social time. Please bring a snack to share. Don Sullivan’s email: twilitz1@yahoo.com.
- WERNICK’S GARDEN SALE: (Note Change) The Wernick’s produce will be available for sale on June 16th, July 21st & Aug 18th at NOON @the Gazebo on E. Meadow Rd. Don’t be Late!
BULLETIN BOARDS: All new information and/or changes to the calendar, including pandemic-related issues, will be posted to this website and also on bulletin boards in three locations: between the Polebridge Mercantile and the Northern Lights Saloon, at the entrance to Home Ranch Bottoms, and one outside Sondreson Hall. They will be kept updated with current information. Don’t miss out, keep informed!
| May 19 Wed |
Gardener’s Roundtable, NOON @ Wernick’s Gazebo E Meadow Rd. Share ideas and knowledge with fellow gardeners. Bring starts, plants or bulbs to share or sell. | Jerry & Linda Wernick tamaracksprings@hotmail.com |
| May 21 Fri |
Star Gazing, 8:30 pm @ 1276 Long Bow Trail. Telescopes provided, bring binoculars if you have them, Sky tour of stars, constellations and galaxies with Jim. Learn about the mythology behind the stars with John O’Hara. Bring drinks and snacks to share | Check w/ Jim Rittenburg if cloudy 215 796 1592 |
| May 22 Sat |
Sondreson Hall Spring Clean Up, 10 am start, indoor cleaning (cleaning supplies provided) & outside brush clean up, wood chopping etc bring tools. 3 need to work on outhouse vent. Want to help? Cannot make the date call Irv 406 261 2690 | Irv Heitz or Steve Kelly chrisirv2@gmail.com stephen_kelly1980@yahoo.com |
| May 22 Sat |
Sondreson Hall Clean Up Volunteer Bonfire Party, 4:30pm. Outdoor Pot Luck. Bring chairs and drinks. | Zoe & John Zardis 731 695 4528 |
| May 24 Mon |
1st Aid/CPR/AED Class with certification 9am @ Sondreson Hall. Trainer Bob Lee. All day event, bring lunch and drinks, $45 per person, limited to 10, easily 6ft apart. | Reservation: Bill Walker 406 407 2764 wkwalker@nvdi.com |
| May 28 Fri |
Last Friday Pizza Party, 6pm at Home Ranch Bottoms. Join Flan and Dan for their opening night! Starts at 6 but bring a chair and come earlier if you want to play lawn games. | Lorna & Jim Rittenburg Lornaritt@aol.com |
| June 13 Sun |
NFLA General Meeting, 7pm @ Sondreson Hall. Speaker Tris Hoffman, Weed Coordinator for the Forestry Service. General Meeting 8 pm; bring snack to share. | Larry Wilson lwilson@aboutmontana.net |
| June 16 Wed |
Wernick’s Wed Market @ Noon, E Red Meadow Rd, meet your neighbors buy fresh produce and flowers. | Jerry & Linda Wernick tamaracksprings@hotmail.com |
| June 21 Mon |
Game Night, 7pm @ Sondreson Hall. Games for all ages, including children. Bring a snack to share Summer Solstice Hike to Cyclone LO, 7pm. Updates will be posted or contact Zoe. |
Karen & Gary McDonough karensuemcd@yahoo.com Zoe Zardis: meowztz@miglic.com |
| June 23 Wed |
History of Ranching & Homesteading in Big Prairie, 2 pm@ Jack McFarland’s Ranch, limited to 20, 10 car max. Lots of walking, 5pm BBQ, pls bring drinks & chairs. Contact Lorna to coordinate number of people, carpool, mobility issues. | Coordinator, Lornaritt@aol.com Host, Jack and Sue jack@mcfarlandranch.com |
| June 24 Thu |
Basic Fire Training, 9:30am-3pm @ Sondreson Hall. Presentations on Preparing for Fire Season, Evacuation Planning, Basic chainsaw safety & use. Some fire fighting tools & products available to view and purchase. Please bring your lunch. | NF Fire Mitigation Committee Allen Chrisman & Dick Leigh achrisman52@gmail.com |
| June 25 Fri |
Last Friday Pizza Party 5 pm @the Border. Meet & learn from the Border Patrol Guys followed by Pizza on the river. Bring chairs, drinks, toppings & cheese to share. Oven & dough provided . | Lorna and Jim Rittenburg 215 796 1592 |
| July 4 Sun |
North Fork Community Picnic 3pm @ Jacobson’s, 61 Moose Creek Rd. Bring a dish to share, your drinks & a chair. Yard Games, popcorn and movie at dusk, bring blankets. No fireworks. | Dan and Dawn Jacobson dawnjacobson@gmail.com |
| July 10 Sat |
Square Dancing to Old Vinyl Records 7:30pm @ Sondreson Hall. Lemonade provided, bring snacks to share. | Paul Marotz alfnme@hotmail.com |
| July 11 Sun |
NFLA General Meeting, 7pm @ Sondreson Hall. Speaker: Rob Davies, Hungry Horse/Glacier View District Ranger. General Meeting 8 pm bring snack to share | Kevin Ulrichsen keulrichsen@sbcglobal.net |
| TBA | Look for updates on a presentation: The Opportunities for the Preservation and Conservation of Land in the North Fork. Speakers include The Montana Land Reliance, Vital Ground, The Flathead Land Trust and, Drs. Del & Linda Coolidge (landowners) | Hosted by NFPA & the Rittenburgs FMI lornaritt@aol.com |
| July 14 Wed |
Firewise Meeting, 9:30 am @Sondreson Hall. Wildfire video with discussion, NF Community Wildfire Protection Plan, 2021 Fire Season Forecast & Status of Grants for hazardous fuel reduction. | Allen Chrisman & Molly Shepherd achrisman52@gmail.com mollshep@gmail.com |
| July 14 Wed |
Firewise/Interlocal Day Lunch, Noon. Main course provided by North Fork Preservation Association; please bring a dish to share. | Flannery Coats flannery.e.coats@gmail.com |
| July 14 Wed |
Summer North Fork Interlocal, 1:00pm. Sponsored by the North Fork Preservation Association. Featuring speakers from County Rd Dept, GNP, USFS, US Fish & Wildlife, Dept of State Lands, Montana FWP, Border Patrol. | Bill Walker wkwalker@nvdi.com |
| July 17 Sat |
Square Dancing to Old Vinyl Records 7:30pm @ Sondreson Hall. Lemonade provided, bring snacks to share. | Paul Marotz alfnme@hotmail.com |
| July 21 Wed |
Wernick’s Wed Market @ Noon, E Red Meadow Rd, meet your neighbors, buy fresh produce and flowers. | Jerry & Linda Wernick tamaracksprings@hotmail.com |
| July 21 Wed |
Doug Chadwick Book Signing & Talk, 7pm @ Sondreson Hall. Doug is a local author & biologist, He will present his new book The Nature of Nature, copies for sale. | Larry Wilson lwilson@aboutmontana.net |
| July 23 Fri |
Sock Hop 7:30pm Sondreson Hall. dances include waltz, rock & roll, line dances & other favorites | Paul Marotz alfnme@hotmail.com |
| July 24 Sat |
Hay Creek Fire status community meeting in the parking lot. USFS personnel will provide information on fire status and plans. |
NFLA |
| July 30 Fri |
Last Friday Pizza Party, 6pm @ Hornet Lookout Parking Area. hike, bike or drive Bring chair, drinks, toppings & cheese to share. Oven & dough provided | Zoe and John Zardis 731 695 4528 |
| Aug 2 Mon |
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Karen & Gary McDonough karensuemcd@yahoo.com |
| Aug 7 Sat |
Square Dancing to Old Vinyl Records 7:30pm @ Sondreson Hall. Lemonade provided, bring snacks to share. | Paul Marotz alfnme@hotmail.com |
| Aug 8 Sun |
NFLA General Meeting 7pm @ Sondreson Hall. Speaker Jeff Mow, GNP superintendent. Election & General Meeting @ 8pm, bring a snack to share. | Steve Kelly stephen_kelly1980@yahoo.com |
| Aug 9 Mon |
North Fork Compact Meeting 8pm @Sondreson Hall, open to non members, snacks provided. | Bruce McNeil Cbm010@msn.com |
| Aug 11 Wed |
Hay Creek Fire status community meeting in the parking lot at 6:00pm. Fire team personnel will provide information on fire status and plans. |
NFLA |
| Aug 13 Fri |
NFLA Fundraiser Ice Cream Stand, 11am @ Polebridge. Volunteers needed | Lorna Rittenburg 267 992 0881 Lornaritt@aol.com |
| Aug 13 Fri |
Sock Hop 7:30pm, Sondreson Hall. dances include waltz, rock & roll, line dances other favorites. | Paul Marotz alfnme@hotmail.com |
| Aug 18 Wed |
Last Wernick’s Wed Market @ Noon, E Red Meadow Rd, meet your neighbors buy fresh produce and flowers. | Jerry & Linda Wernick tamaracksprings@hotmail.com |
| Aug 19 Thu |
Hay Creek Fire status community meeting in the parking lot at 6:00pm. Fire team personnel will provide information on fire status and plans. |
NFLA |
| Aug 27 Fri |
Last Friday Pizza Party, 6pm on the river in Big Prairie. Raft, hike, bike or drive. Bring a chair, drinks, toppings & cheese to share. Oven & dough provided. Look for Sign off the road to Kintla Lake. | Chad and Kelley Burns cwbruns1@yahoo.com |
| Sept 12 Sun |
NFLA General Meeting, 7pm @ Sondreson Hall. Speakers: Lois Walker & Arne Boveng. Topic: History of Moran Station. Meeting at 8pm, bring snack to share. | Jim Rittenburg 215 796 1592 |
| Sept 16 Thurs |
Star Gazing, 7:30 pm @ 1276 Long Bow Trail. Telescope provided, bring binoculars if you have them. Sky tour of stars, constellations, galaxies & clusters with Jim. Mythology behind the stars with John O’Hara. Bring drinks and snacks to share. | Check w/ Jim Rittenburg if cloudy 215 796 1592 |
| Oct 2 Sat |
North Fork Preservation Association Annual Meeting, 4:30pm @ Home Ranch Bottoms, 8950 N Fork Rd. PotLuck Dinner, 4:30pm; short business meeting, 5:45pm; guest speaker, 6:30pm, Sally Thompson Greiser and members of Kootenai Culture Comm. and Pikunni Traditional Assn. | Flannery Coats flannery.e.coats@gmail.com 406 407 3863 Details on gravel.org. |
| Oct 10 Sun |
NFLA General Meeting, 6pm @ Sondreson Hall. Speaker: Mark Heaphy, Search and Rescue & Solar systems Meeting at 7pm, bring snack to share & items for food pantry. | Irv Heitz chrisirv2@gmail.com |
| Nov 25 Thu |
Annual Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner @ Sondreson Hall. Doors open for Social Hour at 3pm and Potluck Dinner served at 4pm. Turkey and Ham provided. Please bring a side dish and your own table setting. | Dick and Janet Leigh janet.l.leigh@gmail.com |
| Dec 25 Sat |
Annual Christmas Potluck Dinner @ Sondreson Hall. Doors open for Social Hour at 3pm and Potluck Dinner served at 4pm. Turkey and Ham provided. Please bring a side dish and your own table setting. | Alice and Jan Caldwell Mark and Margaret Heaphy m-mheaphy@hotmail.com |