Events with the tag: Polson
Tuesday, February 25
Learn to crochet
POLSON — The popular Needle Arts Series has returned to the North Lake County Public Library. Crochet is back. The library is happy to provide four crochet sessions in February 2020 as part of our ongoing fiber arts series. The final date is Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. in the library meeting room. Please bring your crochet hook and yarn (cotton recommended). A limited number of hooks are also available for $5. There will also be yarn on hand.
Start enjoying your tablet
POLSON — Technology Tuesday begins with “Tablets: from starting up to playing games,” on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m. at the North Lake County Public Library. Are you stymied by what your tablet can do? Heather will show you the basics of playing games, reading electronic books and using applications. Start enjoying your tablet. You can bring your own or borrow one of ours.
Friday, February 28
Daines’ rep to speak at Pachyderm meeting
POLSON — The Lake County Pachyderms invite the community to hear the northwest field representative for Steve Daines, Ron Catlett, speak on the Montana Water Rights Protection Act bill S-3019. On Friday, Feb. 28, from noon to 1 p.m. Catlett will share on behalf of the Senator’s office reasons why Daines introduced the bill and why he believes it is in the best interest of Montanans to see it passed in Congress. The meeting takes place at the Polson Rural Fire Station off Regatta Road in Polson.
Sunday, March 1
Jam at Elks
POLSON — Classic Country Jammin’ will be held on March 1 in the Elks’ ballroom on Main Street from 1– 4 p.m. The time change is to allow for winter conditions and early sunset. This event takes place every first Sunday of the month. Bring your guitar, banjo, mandolin, autoharp, fiddle, drum, bass, sax, keyboard, etc., and join us for a few hours of fun. Bring your own amp or you may play acoustic. Everyone is welcome to play, sing, dance or just listen. We will have coffee and snacks for you. You do not have to be an Elk member to utilize the bar next door. The cover charge is $5 and there is no charge for singers or players. For general information call 406-883-3130 or call 406-260-6590 regarding music.
Learn to knit through March 31
POLSON — More needle arts begin in March at the North Lake County Public Library. “Knitting Basics” returns with four sessions on March 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 2-3 p.m. in the library meeting room. Beginning knitters, this class is for you. Master knitters Linda Kittle and Julie Hille can answer any questions you have. They also have the flexibility to help you finish the heel of that sock. Bring your projects and any knitting supplies you have on hand (yarn and needles). We will provide instruction, inspiration and can fill in with donated supplies from area knitters. See you there.
Wednesday, March 4
Polson Chamber meets for monthly luncheon
POLSON — The Polson Chamber’s monthly luncheon will be held at noon on Wednesday, March 4, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Representatives from the Salish Kootenai College Career Services and Internship Program will make a presentation on the wide variety of internship placement opportunities currently available to Polson area businesses. Reservations are not required. For more information please contact the Chamber office at 406-883- 5969 or email: chamber@ polsonchamber.com.
Polson community dance held at Elks
POLSON — Please join us for the community dance in the Elks Ballroom on Main Street from 7-10 p.m. This will be our birthday dance for this month as our March 18 dance has been preempted by another event. Music is by Ken’s Country Combo playing a variety of classic country and vintage rock and roll. Snacks are provided during the 8:30 p.m. No Elk membership is required. The cover charge is $5. If you want a good hamburger, come early as Elk members will be cooking from 5-7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Come and check us out.
Thursday, March 5
New coloring experience offered
POLSON — Enjoy “Adult Coloring: Color Outside the Lines” on Thursday, March 5, from 2-3:30 p.m. in the North Lake County Public Library’s meeting room. The library has hosted a popular coloring program since 2016. We have always stayed inside the lines, but no more. This time we will doodle our own lines and mandalas. Please join us for this new experience. All supplies are provided and a spring snack. This program is free and open to the public.
Polson Flathead Lake Museum discussed at Kiwanis Club meeting
POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis Club meet the first and third Thursday of each month at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, Koostatah Room from noon-1 pm. Join us on March 5 when our speaker will be Karen Dunwell from the Polson Flathead Lake Museum. She will update us on the progress of the funding for the new roof as well as new exhibits planned for the coming season.
Friday, March 6
Book reading, coloring contest on tap
POLSON — Hand- MADE Montana, 212 Main Street, will hold their First Friday Book reading, coloring contest event on March 6, from 5-8 p.m. Come meet the artist Nick Mask.
Tuesday, March 10
New herb group forming
POLSON — A new herb study group is being formed and will meet at the North County Public Library’s community room on Tuesday, March 10, from 5:30-7 p.m. Bring ideas and questions to help us get our new group off the ground.
Thursday, March 12
Bingo played for books
POLSON — Enjoy a great family event playing bingo, winning books, door prizes and having dinner. Join other families on Thursday, March 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for family fun in the downstairs conference room at the Kwa- TaqNuk Resort. This event is produced by the CSKT Early Foundations Home Visiting Program. Contact Rhea Gates for more information at 406-675-2700 ext. 1325.
Friday, March 13
‘Mission Valley Has Talent 2020’ performed
POLSON — Watch as talented people of all ages bring their skills to the Polson High School auditorium at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 13, to compete in the third annual “Mission Valley Has Talent” event. The talent show is a fundraising event to support the Helping Hands Fund.
Bagpipe band to play in Polson
POLSON — St. Patrick’s celebration is coming early to Polson this Leap Year. The Great Scots Pipe and Drum Corp will perform locally on Friday, March 13. Their schedule is as follows: Cherry Valley Elementary School at 9:40 a.m.; Providence St Joseph Assisted Living Center at 1 p.m.; Polson VFW on Main Street at 3 p.m.; South Shore Lounge on Anchor Way near the Y at 4 p.m.; and Friendship Table at the Presbyterian Church at 5 p.m. This is a free dinner open to the public. The menu includes a Scottish fare. The church is located on Fourth Ave. across from Linderman School. After dinner the band will continue its crawl to the Lake Bar at 7 p.m. and then end the evening at the Perfect Shot beginning at 8 p.m. We thank the sponsors of this event, Polson Liquor Store, Pier 93 and Beacon Tire.
Knudsen to discuss drugs, constitutional rights
POLSON — The Lake County Pachyderm invites the community to hear Austin Knudsen, the candidate for Attorney General for the State of Montana, as a guest speaker on Friday, March 13, from noon- 1 p.m. He will discuss drug and methamphetamine problems, along with attacks on our constitutional rights and other issues facing the state of Montana. The meeting is at Polson Rural Fire Department off Regatta Road.
Wednesday, March 18
Dance cancelled
POLSON — Our regular dance scheduled for March 18 at the Elks has been preempted by another Elks function and therefore cancelled. We hope to see everyone at our next dance which will be on the 1st of April. No joke folks.
Join board games group
POLSON — The Board Game Group will meet again on Wednesday, March 18, starting at 2 p.m. Come to the North Lake County Public Library to play games together. All ages are encouraged to join us. We have your suggestions and we will have a variety of board games available each week. This program is free and open to the public.
Rural Fire Board to meet
POLSON – The regular monthly meeting of the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will take place Wednesday, March 18, at 6 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station No. 1, 25-B Regatta Rd.
Thursday, March 19
Polson Chamber's March SPLASH cancelled
POLSON — The cancellation of the March SPLASH was made as a precautionary and preventative measure over health concerns regarding the recent coronavirus developments. Again, the cancellation is a precautionary and preventative measure only. As of Friday evening no cases of coronavirus have been reported in the state of Montana. For now, the Chamber does plan to hold the general luncheon meeting on April 1, as well as the upcoming SPLASH event on April 16. Check the Polson Chamber website and social media accounts for updates on all our future events.
Water rights protection on Kiwanis agenda
POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis Club meet the first and third Thursday of each month at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, Koostatah Room from noon to 1 p.m. Please join us on March 19 when our guest speaker will be Wally Congdon, civil deputy county attorney for Lake County. He will give an overview of the Montana Water Rights Protection Act.