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Give the gift of a teacher
News from Mission Valley Christian Academy
POLSON — Mission Valley Christian Academy has joined #GivingTuesday. On Nov. 28, a global day of giving takes place that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. This season help give the gift of a teacher by donating at: www.missionvalleychristianacademy. net. This event kicks off the holiday giving season and inspires people to collaborate in improving their local communities and to give in impactful ways. MVCA is a non-profit school and accredited Christian K-12 school serving the Mission Valley and Flathead Indian Reservation. Visit: www.missionvalleychristianacdemy. net to learn more about MVCA teachers or visit the #GivingTuesday website: www.givingtuesday.org) or their Facebook page: https://www. facebook.com/GivingTuesday to learn more about #Giving Tuesday.
Polson Chamber Bucks make great gifts
News from the Polson Chamber of Commerce
POLSON – Polson Chamber Bucks are available at the Polson Chamber office on Main St. in downtown Polson. They are used just like actual dollars at the local Polson Chamber member businesses. Chamber Bucks make great gifts for your employees or for someone you don’t know what to buy for. Almost any business in town would take the Polson Chamber Bucks, so you don’t have to give a certificate to just one store. Call the Polson Chamber office for more details at 406- 883-5969.
Nominations of community-minded businesses sought
News from the Polson Chamber of Commerce
POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce seeks to recognize businesses that have made a significant impact in the Polson community during the past year. These awards will be based upon contributions to the community, business performance, innovative practices, growth of programs and the organization, volunteer contributions to the community, civic involvement and leadership. The winners of each of the awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Gala on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. Nominations should be made based on criteria listed under each category. Winners will be selected by the Polson Chamber Board of Directors after review of each entry. Only complete nomination forms will be reviewed. All recognized businesses must be current members of the Chamber in good standing and must have not received the award for which they have been nominated within the past three years. Self-nominations are accepted. Nominations must be submitted by Dec. 15, 2017.
Rifle raffle to benefit Mission Valley Ice Arena
News from the Mission Valley Ice Arena Association
POLSON – The fundraising raffle to benefit the Mission Valley Ice Arena draws to a close on Friday, Nov. 17. Tickets are still on sale at Total Screen Design, the office of Turnage, Mercer and Wall and Polson and Ronan Theaters until 5 p.m. that day. Checks may be made to “MVIAA,” a registered non-profit organization. The $10 ticket price is tax-deductible. The lucky winner of the Remington 700 SPS 300 WSM with a Vortex Viper 4-12x40 scope, valued at $1,100 will be announced at that time. “This rifle raffle is just one of the fundraising efforts going toward the construction of an indoor ice arena that will host all ice sports,” said MVIAA Director Chuck Wall. The arena is to be located in the RIdgewater development near the soccer fields and the Mission Valley Aquatics Center. See www.missionvalleyicearena. com for more information about the rink.
Volunteers sought for county boards
News from the Lake County Planning Board
LAKE COUNTY - Lake County currently seeks volunteers to serve on the following boards: Lake County Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Commission, and City County Planning Board. Appointments begin on Jan. 1, 2018. For more detail on the scope, needs and schedule of each board or for an application, please contact the Lake County Planning Department or visit www.lakemt.gov/ planning. Please submit a letter of interest with application on or before Dec. 6. Lake County Planning may be contacted at 106 Fourth Ave. E., Polson, phone 406-883-7235, fax 406-883-7205, or email planning@ lakemt.gov.
