Events with the tag: Polson
Sunday, November 23
Elks sponsor Hoop Shoot Sunday
POLSON — The Mission Valley Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest will take place Sunday, Nov. 23, at Linderman Gymnasium. Boys and girls ages 8-13, (as of April 1, 2015), from Polson, Ronan and surrounding areas, may compete. There is no cost to participate and no admission charged. Free registration and warm up starts at 11:30 a.m. and the contest begins at noon. Boys and girls compete separately in the following categories: 8-9 years old, 10-11 years old and 12-13 years old.
Winners of each age group advance to the district contest on Dec. 6 in Pablo. For more information, call David Rensvold at (406) 250-0771.
Tuesday, November 25
Give at blood drive
POLSON — A Red Cross Blood drive will be held in Polson on Tuesday, Nov. 25, between noon and 5 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1002 Fourth Ave. E.
Wednesday, November 26
Dance canceled
POLSON — No community dance will be held at the Elks on Wednesday, Nov. 26, because of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will meet again for dancing on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Ken’s Country Combo will play their brand of tunes. Come and enjoy the fun and bring a treat to share with the group. Have a happy holiday and see you then.
Thanksgiving worship service planned for children
POLSON — On Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 6:30 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran will host worship entitled “Thanksgiving for Children.” The Pilgrims, the foods and the reasons for giving thanks will be explained in ways children can understand. Beautiful traditional hymns will be sung. Bring your children to this 45-minute worship service. Both they, and you, may celebrate Thanksgiving the next day and every day, in a new way!The church is located at 409 Fourth Ave. E in Polson. For more information, call (406) 883-5864, email us at: gslcpolsonmt@gmail.com or visit our website at: www.gslcpolsonmt.com.
Thursday, November 27
Polson welcomes all to turkey dinner
POLSON – Everyone in the Polson community is invited for a homemade Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 27, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dinner is free, and all are welcome. To request a ride or dinner delivery, please call the Polson Senior Center at (406) 883-4735, by 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26. If you would like to make a donation, call (406) 883-4735. Anything you can do is appreciated.
Monday, December 1
Raffle tickets sold through Dec. 11
RONAN — The eighth annual “Community Spirit Basket Fundraiser” event, sponsored by Community Bank, will take place between Nov. 3 and Dec. 11. Local businesses/ organizations from the community donate baskets of goods and raise funds for the Ronan and Polson Food Pantries. Raffle tickets will be sold at the front desk at either of the Ronan and Polson lobbies for $1 and placed in the basket of the purchaser’s choice. (Need not be present for drawing.) The drawing will take place on Thursday, Dec. 11, in conjunction with the Ronan Chamber Roundup held at Ronan Community Bank from 5–7 p.m. The basket drawing will be at 6 p.m. Call for additional details at (406) 676-4600.
Shop locally with “Holiday Dollars” through Dec. 31
RONAN-PABLO-POLSON — The Community Bank “Holiday Dollar” Program, offering 0% APR Holiday Dollar loans to qualified applicants for purchase of goods and services in Ronan, Pablo and Polson, begins on Nov. 17. Participating merchants will accept “Holiday Dollars” at face value through Dec 31, 2014. Call (406) 676-4600, for details.
Friday, December 5
Gallery presents arts, crafts
POLSON — Sandpiper Gallery will have their holiday open house on Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6. The Gallery will present a large selection of art and crafts for all your holiday decorating, gift giving and celebrations. Don't forget the Art Walk in downtown Polson on Friday, Dec. 5. For more information, call (406) 883-5956.
Local author signs books
POLSON — Local author Cynthia Doll will be signing copies of her book, “The Sparrow’s Choice,” at Dawn’s Floral Designs, 318 Main Street, on Dec. 5 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Doll is a local author, and her historical novel is set in 1907 on the Nez Perce Reservation in Idaho.
Polson lights up
POLSON — The 15th Annual Parade of Lights starts at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, with the arrival of Santa. Come see all the beautiful decorations and enjoy the Art Walk at the local downtown businesses. Businesses will stay open late for the festivities.
Support Life Savers Animal Rescue
POLSON — Please support the Life Savers Animal Rescue fundraiser and purchase the perfect gift bag of toys and treats to make your favorite pet’s holiday the best ever. We will be in front of Glacier Bank on Main Street in Polson at 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5. We also will have gifts for your favorite animal lover.