Events with the tag: Polson
Tuesday, October 22
Discover the real Calamity Jane
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library District hosts Montana Conversation “Me and Martha: Intimate Reflections of Dora DuFran about the Real Life of Calamity Jane” with Mary Jane Bradbury on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. This presentation is free and open to the public. For more information call 406-883-8225.
Wednesday, October 23
JourneyBe invites all
POLSON — Come join us for another “Glad To Be Here” night on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 6-8 p.m. at JourneyBe, 101 Seventh Ave. W, to share a slide show. Call 406-883-0110 or email: info@BlueMoonHerbs.com for more information. All welcome, no charge.
Thursday, October 24
Enjoy Swedish dinner, support Polson Senior Center
POLSON — The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will hold its 49th annual Harvest Dinner of Swedish meatballs, potatoes, gravy, homemade lefse, salad and dessert from 4-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, in the church fellowship hall. The cost of dinner is $10 per adult and $5 per child under 12 years. Call ahead to place take-out orders at 406- 883-5864. Dinners will be available for pickup after 3 p.m. It is the desire of Good Shepherd to keep prices reasonable because this dinner is a mission/outreach of our community so donations are always welcome. Dinner proceeds will benefit Polson’s Senior Citizen Center.
Join Drum and Harvest Feast
POLSON — Join the Drum and Harvest Feast on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Polson Middle School cafeteria. This is the sixth year of the community Harvest Feast. This year, we are blessed to combine our Drum Feast with our Harvest Feast. We will also have a bonus surprise guest from the EPA to present a national award. Please RSVP to: awilliams@polsonk12.mt.us or call 406-883-6335 x327.
Tuesday, October 29
Learn to keep devices safe at computer class
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will hold another Computer Basics Class on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. entitled “Better Safe Than Sorry: Computer Backups and How to Do Them.” We will teach you why you need to do backups to keep your devices safe. This class is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, October 30
Join young children, decorate pumpkins
POLSON — You are invited to join the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting Team for a pumpkin-decorating, craft-making Halloween event at the North Lake County Public Library at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Parents as Teachers Home Visiting Team will join the Wiggle Worms group for this fun event, open to all with young children. For more information, call the Lake County Health Department at 406-883-7288.
Learn about El Salvador
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Wiggle Worms program will study El Salvador from 3:30-5 p.m.
Thursday, October 31
Trick-or-Treat at library
POLSON — On Thursday, Oct. 31, come Trick-or-Treat at North Lake County Public Library. Wear your costume or come as you are. We will be giving out candy until it is gone.
Friday, November 1
Brainstorm in Polson
POLSON — Are you passionate about the Polson community? Do you have an idea that would enhance our town? Come and explore the possibilities in a fun and engaging event facilitated by the University of Montana’s AMRII team. The evening will include a brainstorming session surrounding the topics of community enhancement and innovation. Persons of every age, background, and level of expertise are welcome. We will meet at Glacier Brewing Company on Nov. 1. Brainstorming will begin at 4:30 pm.
Learn about MREA
All former members of the Montana education community, bus drivers to administrators, teachers to custodians, paraprofessionals to cooks, even school board members, are invited to learn about MREA--the Montana Retired Educators' Association--at a Meet & Greet Friday, November 1, 1-3 p.m. at Fiesta en Jalisco in Polson. Come for a no-host lunch or just to ask questions and discover the benefits they offer. You might be surprised. For more information, contact Karen Richardson at 406-253-7581 or tbark@bresnan.net.
Library offers book bargains
POLSON — Friday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. the North Lake County Public Library’s Friends of the Library will hold a used book sale. Come in to the large meeting room of the library. There will be books of every genre, bargains galore. Fill a bag for $5 or buy the Friends of the Library canvas book bag for $15 and fill it up for free. All proceeds benefit the library’s many programs and projects.
Meet candidate for governor
POLSON — Come meet candidate for governor of Montana, Whitney Williams, on Friday, Nov. 1, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Bickford Building, 220 Main Street. Join hosts Co Carew and Joe McConald for wine, cheese and other goodies.
Shop, enjoy lunch at church bazaar
POLSON — An annual fall bazaar and luncheon is being held at the First United Methodist Church, 301 Sixteenth Ave. E, on Friday, Nov. 1. Art, homemade crafts and bake goods will be sold from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be soup, sandwiches and an apple dumpling with ice cream served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds are used for local and church-wide Mission Outreach.
Saturday, November 2
Group holds free benefit dinner for veterans, Goldstar families
POLSON — Welcome Home Inc. is a new non-profit organization in Polson. They are planning a casual attire benefit dinner to honor local veterans on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 5-7 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn. They are planning on between 100-120 people attending this free event. There will be guest speakers from Sen. Tester's office and Sen. Daines’ office as well as local veterans sharing their stories. Some of our board members will introduce the services we offer free to veterans, gold star members and their families. Our services include a wide range of services from educational, medical and financial to emotional and recreational therapy. There is limited seating available, so RSVP as soon as possible to Jeannie Butler at 406- 890-1405.
Sunday, November 3
Jam at the Elks
POLSON — Classic Country Jammin’ will be held on Sunday, Nov. 3, in the Elks ballroom, on Main Street from 2– 5 p.m. This event will continue to be held on the first Sunday every month. Bring your guitar, banjo, mandolin, auto-harp, fiddle, drum, bass, sax, keyboard, etc., and join us for a few hours of fun. If playing you must bring your own equipment and it’s recommended you bring your own amp. You may also play acoustic. Everyone is welcome to play, sing, dance or just listen. The cover charge is $5 and there is no charge for singers or players. For further information call 406-883-3130.