Events with the tag: Polson
Saturday, March 22
Annual ‘Crab Crack’ put on calendar
POLSON — The annual “Crab Crack” at the Polson Elks club will be held on Saturday, March 22.
Chamber sponsors free school board candidate training
POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring training for all school board candidates on Saturday, March 22, from 10 a.m.-noon at the North Lake County Public Library in Polson. This is a free course offered to anyone planning on running for a position on any school board.
Tuesday, March 25
Cherry Valley hosts Kindergarten Roundup
POLSON — Polson Kindergarten Roundup will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 25 and 26 at Cherry Valley School. Please call for an appointment at (406) 883-6333.
Internationally recognized flautist to perform
POLSON — The internationally recognized Tibetan flautist, Nawang Khechog, will perform at the Crow’s Nest Art Gallery on Tuesday, March 25, from 2-4 p.m. We are truly privileged to have this acclaimed master musician in our midst. He will be accompanied by Tibetan rock star, Tselodoe Tipa. This sizzling event will include a (very) short talk by one of our home girl authors, Roberta Anderson, who recently published her first book in Nepal, titled “Thank You, India.” A book signing will follow her talk.
Please join us for what will prove to be an amazing, memorable event in the history of Polson. This event is open to the public.
Wednesday, March 26
Democrats invited to general business meeting
POLSON — All Lake County Democrats are invited to a general business meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 26, at the North Lake County Public Library in Polson. A social hour will start at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting convening at 7 p.m. Topics for discussion will be 2014 candidates, precinct captains and future fundraisers.
Experimental Aircraft chapter to discuss upcoming year
POLSON — The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1122 will meet Wednesday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the Polson Airport.
Anyone interested in aviation or airplanes is invited to attend. We will discuss our schedule of events for the coming year.
For more information, call Mauri Morin at (406) 249-2250 or just show up and meet some of the local pilots. Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of every month.
Ken’s Country Combo on tap at community dance
POLSON — Ken’s Country Combo will play at the Elks’ community dance on March 26 from 7-10 p.m. Please keep the wonderful treats coming.
Thursday, March 27
Baptist Church hosts free chilidog dinner
POLSON — Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E, is hosting a free community dinner on Thursday, March 27, from 6-7:30 p.m. Chilidogs, salads and desserts will be served. All are welcome to attend.
Friday, March 28
Play offers relief from winter blues
POLSON — Port Polson Players, in association with the Mission Valley Friends of the Arts, presents “The Farndale Ave. Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Murder Mystery” March 28-30. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. for the Sunday matinee. Call (406) 883-9212 for reservations. This show is a breath of fresh air and sure to tickle your funny bone after this exceedingly long winter.
Shrives to speak at Pachyderm meeting
POLSON — Mark Shrives, Polson’s City Manager, will be the featured speaker at the Friday, March 28, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club held in the Polson Rural Fire Department building on Regatta Road near the fairgrounds. The business meeting begins at noon and social time begins at 11:30 a.m. Brown bag lunches are encouraged.
Saturday, March 29
Talent show semifinals held at Sportspage
POLSON — D&D Karoke and Anderson Broadcasting will present “Polson’s Got Talent,” Voices of the Mission Valley semifinals on Saturday, March 29, at the Sportspage. Win a trip to Las Vegas for two and cash prizes. For more info visit Andersonbroadcasting.com. All contestants must sign up before contest starts.
Talent show semifinals held at Sportspage
POLSON — D&D Karoke and Anderson Broadcasting will present “Polson’s Got Talent,” Voices of the Mission Valley semifinals on Saturday, March 29, at the Sportspage. Win a trip to Las Vegas for two and cash prizes. For more info visit Andersonbroadcasting.com. All contestants must sign up before contest starts.
Tuesday, April 1
‘Love Unknown’ chosen as theme for Lenten worship through April 9
POLSON — Good Shepherd’s Wednesday services and soup suppers will be held each week during Lent, through April 9. The theme for this year’s Lenten worship is “Love Unknown.” We will follow the verses of “My Song is Love Unknown,” which include topics such as “love to the loveless,” “love and grief,” and the “needs we have.” The liturgy for each week comes from modern-day composer Marty Haugen’s “That You May Have Life.” Good Shepherd is located at 409 Fourth Ave. E in Polson. For more information, call (406) 883-5864 or visit the website: www.gslcpolsonmt.com.
Bible study group meets through April 10
POLSON — Beginning Thursday, Feb. 20 from 1-3 p.m. a “Living the Questions” Christian faith study will have its first of eight meetings. Each session includes a video, guided discussion, spiritual exercises and Bible study. With the help of modern, progressive Christian theologians, we invite seekers and “alumni(ae)” of faith traditions to re-discover their Christian faith in new ways. We will meet at Polson United Methodist Church at 301 16th Ave E. For more information, you may contact Rev. Donna Young at (315) 283-3113 or Kathy Quist at (406) 883-0302.
Free parenting course focuses on ‘Connecting with Your Kids’ through April 28
LAKE COUNTY — The Sunburst Community Service Foundation, is providing courses for parents. The courses are based on an early intervention program designed to enhance attachment security between parents and children.
The eight-week course, “Connecting with Your Kids,” will take place in Polson. The course is free but registration is required. Childcare will be available. Students who complete the course will receive a Circle of Security Certificate. The course will begin on Friday, March 7, and run eight weeks. For more information or to register, call the Sunburst office at (406) 883-4060 or (406) 396-4577.
Good Shepherd schedules Holy Week Services through April 20
POLSON — Several worship services are scheduled at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Polson during Holy Week.
The Maundy Thursday service, commemorating the Last Supper, will include a study, hymns and Holy Communion. The service begins at 6:30 p.m.
The Good Friday service on April 18 also begins at 6:30 p.m. Lessons and hymns reflect on the events occurring after the Last Supper through the time of Christ’s crucifixion.
Easter Sunday begins bright and early April 20, with a 7 a.m. sunrise service. The youth group will serve a hearty breakfast at 8 a.m. There is no charge for the meal; however, donations will be gratefully accepted and go toward the 2014 service trip to Bethlehem. The Easter Day service begins at 9 a.m. Holy Communion will be served at both services. For more information, call (406) 883-5864, email: gslcpolsonmt@gmail.com or visit: www.gslcpolsonmt.com.
Mission Valley Aquatics to hire, train lifeguards through April 6
POLSON — Mission Valley Aquatics is hiring lifeguards and swim instructors to fill morning and daytime shifts during the week. If you are 15 or older and looking for a great part-time or summer job, or a challenging career that’s in demand, this Red Cross Lifeguarding Program is the place to start. Course will be held Sundays and Wednesdays beginning March 9, with the final exam being held on April 6.
Wednesday, April 2
King to speak at Polson Chamber meeting
POLSON — Polson Chamber general meeting and luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson from noon-1 p.m. David W. King will be sharing one of his latest projects with the Western Montana Growers Co-op and Lake County Community Development on the “Farm to School” program.
Snowbirds welcomed back at community dance
POLSON — Ken’s Country Combo will play on Wednesday, April 2, at the Elks from 7-10 pm. The group welcomes back all the snowbirds. You have been missed. Bring a treat to share and join us.
Thursday, April 3
Museum provides venue for students’ music
POLSON — The Miracle of America Museum on Memory Lane, in Polson, just off of Highway 93 S, will present an evening of enlightening music on Thursday, April 3, from 5-7 p.m. This is a free concert provided by the students of Fiddle Sticks School Of Music. This year’s selections will be old time fiddle tunes, jazz, big band era, country western, beach tunes and more from 1920s through 2000s, showcasing how young and old can learn to play the instrument they always wanted to. For more information, call (406) 883-1519.