Events with the tag: Polson

POLSON — Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition and Humanities Montana invite you to a community potluck at 6 p.m., a presentation, and discussion from 7-9 p.m. on Immigration and Refugee Law and Policy with Shahid Haque on Thursday, March 22.

POLSON — Montana’s vitality and livability depend on a thriving nonprofit sector. We are creating a future where nonprofits are recognized and celebrated, have the resources needed to fulfill their missions, and are strategically connected with one another and with partners in business and government. The Montana Nonprofit Association will offer four courses in Polson. The topic covered on March 22 will be strategic planning. Financial management will be covered on April 27 and on May 31 the topic will be fund development. Register online at: www.mtnonprofit.org or call 406-449-3717 for more information.

POLSON — March 22, 6:30 p.m., at the Miracle of America Museum, “America - Imagine the world without her,” starring best selling author Dinesh D’Sousa, will be shown. Through fair and candid interviews with America’s critics, Dinesh brings us face to face with the brave heroes who built this great nation. Through reenactments of events in America’s history and interviews with leading historians, Dinesh brings us hope for the future. The film will be introduced in person by Academy Award winning producer, Gerald R. Molen. School history students are especially invited. Treats and donations are always welcome. If you have questions call 406-270-7895.

POLSON — County Commissioner Bill Barron will speak at the Pachyderm meeting March 23 about the possibility of a private party building the jail on private property to meet federal, state, county, and ACLU specifications. He will discuss expansion of courthouse on Westside and other possibilities according to cost estimates. Location Rural Fire Dept. Hall on Regatta Road in Polson. Please call Norm Johnson for more information at 406-249-5303.

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Easter Week Palm Sunday service on March 25 at 10 a.m.

POLSON — This program of courses can provide you with computer and technology basics. North Lake County Public Library presents free twice monthly computer classes: On March 27, at 2 p.m. “Internet Basics 1” will be taught. All classes will be held in the library community room. Reserve your spot by contacting Heather or the Circulation Desk at 406-883-8225.

POLSON — Polson school district will hold Kindergarten Round-up events on Wednesday, March 28 and Thursday, March 29, at Cherry Valley Elementary School, 107 Eighth Ave. W. Call 406-883-6333 to make an appointment to register your child for Kindergarten. Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 10, 2018 to register.

POLSON — A “Get Out the Vote” training and networking event will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, at the North Lake County Library, 2 First Ave E. Join Western Native Voice and Mission Valley Rises as we come together to Get Out the Vote in Lake County. Patrick Yawakie, of Western Native Voice, will talk to us about voting laws and best strategies for getting out the vote. Contact Gail Trenfield at 406-745-3001, or email: missionvalleyrises@ gmail.com or 57pogeno@ gmail.com for more information.

POLSON — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 406 Fourth Ave. E, will hold a worship service with Holy Communion for Maundy Thursday on March 29 at 7 p.m.

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Easter Week Maundy Thursday service on March 29 at 5 p.m.

POLSON — Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s annual Easter Basket Fundraiser for Lake County Relay for Life has 13 baskets on display in the St. Joe’s lobby. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 and available at the front desk. The drawings will be held on Thursday, March 29. All proceeds will be given to the American Cancer Society Lake County Relay for Life.

POLSON — Please join us at the North Lake County Library every Thursday at 10 a.m. and at 4 p.m. for a one hour program for children ages 3-5, their siblings and their caregivers. The theme for the March 29 program is “Ready for the Thaw.”

POLSON — Good Friday service at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 30, at Polson Community Church, 1814 First Street E. All are welcome as well as at the Easter Sunday worship service at 11 a.m. on April 1.

POLSON — Roast pork and fresh apple sauce are on the menu at the Fifth Friday dinner, March 30, at Polson Community Church, 1814 First Street E. Dinner will be served from 4:30–6:30 p.m. Desserts to treat your family and friends are also on the menu.

POLSON — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 406 Fourth Ave. E, will hold a Good Friday worship service at 7 p.m. The Sanctuary will be open for 3-7 p.m. for prayer.

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Easter Week Good Friday service on March 30 at noon and Stations of the Cross and a 5 p.m. liturgy.

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Great Vigil of Easter on March 31 at 6 p.m.

POLSON — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 406 Fourth Ave. E, will hold a worship service at 9 a.m. on April 1, Easter Sunday. There will be breakfast served at 10 a.m. with a free-will offering to benefit Lutheran World Relief, and an Easter egg hunt at 10:30 a.m.

POLSON — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sixth Ave. E, welcomes all to their Easter Sunday service on April 1 at 10 a.m.

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery, 306 Main Street, welcomes you to “Mixing It Up,” Feb. 27-April 6. This is a non-juried art show, open to all artists. Artistic interpretation of the theme in any medium will be accepted. There is a small entry fee for non-Sandpiper member artists. Visit the website for more information. A reception for the show’s artists will be held on Friday, March 2, from 5-7 p.m. at the gallery.

POLSON — The Lake County Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 2, at the Polson Rural Fire Hall. The public are invited to attend. For information call 406- 644-2863 or 406-676-4297.

POLSON – Please come and support our Polson community dance from 7 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4 at the Elks on Main Street. Everyone is welcome. Dance to the Waltz, Two Step, Swing, Cha Cha, etc., with Ken’s Country Combo Band. Casual attire. Price is $5. Snacks are provided at break. Drinks are available at the bar. This would be a great time to get out and meet new friends, socialize with old ones and dance or listen to a good mix of classic country and a little '50s and '60s rock. Hope to see you there.

POLSON – Please join us at the North Lake County Public Library every Thursday at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for a one-hour program for children ages 3-5, their siblings and their caregivers. The program for April 5 is “Nano Days!”

POLSON – The Miracle of America Museum is hosting a free workshop for those interested in blacksmithing at any level from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, in the village “Smithy.” Experienced smiths will demonstrate and explain the art of and teach beginners or want-to-be smiths. Participants must have safety glasses or the equivalent prescription glasses, gloves if desired, (although most smiths go gloveless) and appropriate clothing and footwear. Metal will be available for purchase, or bring your own. Each participant will be able to take home a functional or decorative piece that they have made. Scouts interested in working on their “metals” merit badge will find this interesting and fulfilling. Participants under 18 must have a “waiver of liability and release” signed by a parent or guardian. Forms can be emailed or picked up at the museum desk. If there is sufficient interest, the “Hammer-In” might become a monthly activity. For more information or to request a waiver form be emailed, call Gil at 406-270-7895.

POLSON — A North America Dog Agility Council agility dog trial sponsored by the A Rover Runs Through It agility club out of Missoula, will be held from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on April 7 and 8 at the Milliron Arena on Cutting Horse Lane, north of Polson. There will be dogs and their handlers from all over the state competing in timed obstacle courses including a variety of challenges. Fundraising breakfast and lunch concessions, provided by the Polson High School’s Spanish Club students, will be available. The public is invited to come, watch and enjoy.

POLSON – The North Lake County Public Library is holding a food drive April 8-14. All contributions will be donated to the Polson Loaves and Fish Food Pantry. Patrons with overdue items or fines on their cards are encouraged to bring sealed, commercially prepared, nonperishable food items to the circulation desk. Fines will be reduced by $1 for each item donated. Please note that forgiveness of fines does not include lost or damaged items. Patrons without fines are also encouraged to join in this event to help replenish the food pantry.

POLSON – The North Lake County Public Library presents the second of their twice monthly computer classes. A free program on “Pinterest,” gets underway at 2 p.m. All classes are held in the Library Community Room. Reserve your spot by contacting Heather or the circulation desk at 406-883-8225.

POLSON – The regular monthly meeting of the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees starts at 6 p.m. in the Big Arm Fire Station No. 2 meeting room.

POLSON – “Going Nome: Familiar Birds in Unfamiliar Places” by Pat Jamieson will be Mission Mountain Audubon’s evening program at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12 in the Polson Library Meeting Room. Everyone is welcome.

POLSON – Please join us at the North Lake County Public Library every Thursday at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for a one-hour program for children ages 3-5, their siblings and their caregivers. The program for April 12 is “Going to the Birds!”

POLSON – The April Friendship Table Dinner will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Polson Presbyterian Church across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

POLSON – Members of the public are invited by Lake County Pachyderms to hear speaker Rex Weltz, Superintendent of Polson School District, address school safety from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 13 at the Polson Rural Fire Department off of Regatta Road. Montana law allows school boards to arm staff as part of an approved program to improve response time for school safety. Mr. Weltz will discuss this seemingly insurmountable local issue covering ideas and factors involved in the public policy about protecting students. For more information, call Norm Johnson at 249-5303.

POLSON — A reception for the new exhibit, “It’s All About The Timing” will take place at the Sandpiper Gallery, 306 Main Street, from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, April 13.

POLSON — Polson United Methodist Church, 301 Sixteenth Ave. E, will host a Dinner and Bingo Party on April 14. Dinner will be served from 6-7 p.m. This will be an old-fashioned 1950s dinner with all the trimmings, including milk shakes and cokes. The cost is $12 per person and no charge for children 5-years and under. There will be door prizes, entertainment, a 50/50 raffle and Bingo. Come for an evening of good food, fellowship and fun. All profit will be used for the East Slope winter storm disaster fund. For tickets call 406-883-0099.

POLSON — The final day of the North Lake County Public Library food drive is April 14. All contributions will be donated to the Polson Loaves and Fish Food Pantry. Patrons with overdue items or fines on their cards are encouraged to bring sealed, commercially prepared, nonperishable food items with current expiration dates to the circulation desk. Fines will be reduced by one dollar for each item donated. Please note that forgiveness of fines does not include lost or damaged items. Patrons without fines are also encouraged to join in this event to help replenish the Food Pantry.

POLSON – Gates to the SKQ overlook are scheduled to officially open on April 15. A schedule has been established and moving forward, the overlook gate will open on April 15 and close on Oct. 15 annually. Please adhere to the posted gate hours as you enter the premises. For more information please contact the main office at 406-883-1113 or email us at information@ energykeepersinc.com.

POLSON — April is National Poetry Month which is the largest literary celebration in the world. North Lake County Public Library is celebrating with “Black-Out Poetry.” Millions of readers, students, teachers, librarians, and, of course, poets, mark poetry’s important place in our lives and culture. Drop in anytime in April for an experience creating “Black-Out Poetry!”

POLSON — AARP’s Smart Driver Course will be taught at the Polson Area Senior Center from 8:30- 11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17. Call 406-883-4735 for a reservation

POLSON — Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition and Montana Human Rights Network present Travis McAdam: “Separating Fact from Fiction: Examining Montana’s Anti-Muslim Movement.” The public is invited at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, at the Polson Library Conference Room. Written questions only; contact 406-745-4259 for further information.

POLSON — Thank you to the new couples who attended our last Wednesday dance. We hope you enjoyed it and will come back. Our next dance is on Wednesday, April 18, from 7-10 p.m. at the Elks on Main Street. Everyone is welcome. Dance to the Waltz, Two Step, Swing, Cha-Cha, etc., with Ken’s Country Combo Band. Wear casual attire. The price is $5 per person. Snacks are provided at break and drinks are available at the bar. Again, this would be a great time to get out and meet new friends, socialize with old ones and dance or listen to a good mix of Classic Country and a little '50s and '60s rock. For those who don’t know, we have a birthday celebration for anyone who has a birthday during the month, on the third Wednesday. All who attend and would like to be included in the celebration please let Betty Carter or Ellen Achenbaugh know and we will see that your name is on the cake for the right month. (No day or year is required.) Hope to see you there.

POLSON — Polson Kiwanis Club’s speaker on Thursday, April 19, will be Karen Dunwell, talking about Polson Flathead Historical Museum in Polson. Karen’s grandparents, Olive and Faye McAlear were instrumental in the beginning of the Museum. She will talk about the history and exhibits, newest artifacts and the recent filming by the Travel Channel. A planned event for 2019 involves Flathead Lake monster sightings and a mystery monster fishing tournament. The public is welcome at noon on April 19, downstairs at Best Western KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 Highway 93.

POLSON — The Miracle of American Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, is the site of SPLASH on April 19 from 5-7 p.m. The food will be provided by America's Best Value Port Polson Inn.

POLSON – Please join us at the North Lake County Public Library every Thursday at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for a one-hour program for children ages 3-5, their siblings and their caregivers. The program for April 19 is “Celebrating Astronomy Day.”

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library hosts Montana Conversation, “Alcohol, Corsets, and the Vote: A Conversation with Mary Long Alderson,” with Anne Foster on Friday, April 20, at 2 p.m. This program is free and open to the public. Funding for the Montana Conversations program is provided by Humanities Montana through grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Montana’s Cultural Trust and private donations.

POLSON – Mission Valley Live, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing quality live music to the valley, brings “Twin Kennedy,” to Polson on April 20. “Twin Kennedy” will perform their unique country music sound created from a fusion of folk, jazz and classical music at 7 p.m. at the Polson High School auditorium. Tickets are $13 when purchased in advance purchase and $15 at the door. College students are $5 with college ID. Youth 18 years and younger are admitted free.

POLSON — The 28th annual “Cowboy Ball,” a fundraising banquet and auction, will take place on Friday, April 20, under the big tent at the Polson Fairgrounds. No-host cocktails and a silent auction begin at 5:30 p.m.; dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the live auction starts at 7:30 p.m. Dancing will follow the auction with Sho-Down providing the entertainment. For tickets and information, call 406-883-1100. Tickets may be purchased at Wild Horse Framing, Muley Blues (Ronan), Crow’s Nest Gallery, or PFI Board Members for $50 each. Proceeds benefit Polson Fairgrounds improvement.

POLSON — CASA of Lake & Sanders Counties would appreciate your donations and support. We ask this just once a year - at our annual CASA Golf Scramble held in Polson scheduled for April 21. You can advertise your business, register a 4-person golf team, and/or purchase raffle tickets to win a free golf membership at Polson Bay Golf Course. Please feel free to contact us at 406-883-0158, to be a part of this important cause. This is an opportunity like none other to make a real difference in the future of the children who have been abused and neglected.

POLSON — The Lake County Council on Aging is hosting their first annual Senior’s Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction. The fundraiser will support the physical, mental, and financial health of elders in Lake County. Dinner selections will include prime rib, shrimp scampi, and lemon chicken. Awards will be given to outstanding seniors in our community at this event. Join us at the Red Lion Inn at 5 p.m. on April 21. For tickets please call 406-676-2367.