Events with the tag: Polson
Thursday, June 1
Sandpiper opens new exhibit through June 25
POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery, 306 Main Street, Polson, presents “Montana West of the Mountains.” This exhibit will be the best images of everything we love about Montana and features member artists Antonia Wolf (photography), Sue Arneson (watercolor), Marie Stockhill (pottery), and guest artists Mike and Belinda Williams (photography) and jeweler Donna Miller. The exhibit continues until June 25. The Gallery is open Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, June 3
Join rock skipping contest
POLSON — The 2017 Flathead Lake Rock Skipping Championship will crown a new record holder on Saturday, June 3, at the Riverside Park Dock in Polson. The event showcases finesse, touch and fun. Bring Your Own Rocks (B.Y.O.R.) to this exciting event and bound on down to Polson for skipping and laughs. Registration begins Saturday, June 3, at 9 a.m. at the Cove Deli and Pizza. Registration costs $10 each or $40 for the whole family. There are two categories per gender: 12 and under, and 13 and up. The contest begins at 10 a.m. and finishes around at 11 a.m. when awards are given and the state record is bestowed. Then it’s up to the Cove Deli and Pizza where all participants receive free pizza. If you have any questions call 406-250-0393.
St. Joe’s holds charity golf tourney
POLSON — Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Charity Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, June 3. Registration is at 8 a.m. and shotgun start is at 9 a.m. This will be an 18- hole/four-person scramble with an entry fee of $100 per team, which includes golf/golf cart/tees/prizes and lunch. For questions or team registration contact Cameron at Polson Bay Golf Course at 406-883- 8230 or go to: polsonbaygolfcourse@ gmail.com.
Monday, June 5
Boys and Girls Club closed for the week
POLSON/RONAN — The Boys and Girl Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County, in both Ronan and Polson, will be closed from Monday, June 5, through Friday, June 9.
Wednesday, June 7
Polson Chamber to meet
POLSON — Polson Chamber of Commerce’s general meeting and luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, at the KwaTaqNuk from noon- 1 p.m. Scheduled speaker is County Commissioner Bill Baron. For more information, call the Chamber Office at 406- 883-5969.
Friday, June 9
Earn SNAP dollars, learn gardening basics
POLSON — Come learn and earn $20 worth of double SNAP dollars to spend on locally grown produce, seeds, meat, eggs, bread, and garden plants at the Polson Farmers Market, for those that qualify. On Friday, June 9, from 2-3:30 p.m. Rene Kittle from the Flathead Reservation Extension Office will teach a Gardening Basics class. The class will be held at 701 B First St. E. Space is limited so please sign up for classes in advance.
SPLASH softball tourney held
POLSON –– The Polson Splash Classic Softball ASA tournament will be held at the Polson softball complex between June 9-11. For details, call Kelley Druyvestein at 406-253-1590.
Saturday, June 10
Fundraiser event held
POLSON — Lake County Search and Rescue will hold a fundraising event with an ATV, UTV, and Dirt Bike Poker Run on Saturday, June 10. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Buffalo Bridge and ends at Sloan Bridge. After the event there will be a barbecue dinner back at Buffalo Bridge. Pre-registration will take place Friday, June 9, from 6-8 p.m. at the VFW in Polson. Late registration starts at 8 a.m. June 10. Registration fees are $35 for the first poker hand and a T-shirt; $10 for additional hands. Additional T-shirts will be available to purchase: $15 for children and $18 for adults. The top three hands will receive prizes. For more information, call 406-261- 4886.
Sunday, June 11
Join the Baha’I ‘Race Unity Picnic’
POLSON — The Baha’is of the Flathead Reservation will hold a “Race Unity”Picnic” celebrating Race Unity Day and promoting unity in diversity, friendship and respect for all people. The event is on June 11, from 1-3 p.m. at the large pavilion in Boettcher Park in Polson. Food, crafts and games will be provided. We are dedicated to promoting unity in diversity and hope you will consider coming. Everyone is most welcome. Hosted by the Baha’is of the Flathead Reservation. For more information, call 406-872-2222 (voice mail) and we will call you back.
Monday, June 12
Boys and Girls Club starts in Ronan, Polson
LAKE COUNTY — The Flathead Reservation and Lake County Boys and Girls Club will operate a summer program at both their Polson and Ronan sites Monday-Friday (not July 4) from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. The cost is $25 per month or $75 for the entire summer program, which runs June 12-Aug. 18. The summer program focuses on academics, good character and citizenship and developing healthy lifestyles. Applications may be picked up onsite or at: www.flatheadbgc. org.
Cherry Valley serves breakfast, lunch
POLSON — Monday, June 12, is the first day of the free breakfast and lunch Summer Food Service Program in Polson. Cherry Valley, 107 Eighth Ave. W, is the site for the program. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-9:30 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Monday-Friday. All children 18 years old and under eat for free. Lunches are available for adults for a fee. All kids can come enjoy food in a safe, fun, healthy environment. The program ends on Friday, Aug. 4.
Free training given for Law Enforcement
POLSON —Detective Guy Baker from the Missoula Police Department will provide a free POST Certified Training on “Sex Trafficking Investigations” on June 12 from noon-5 p.m. in the Lake County Courthouse Conference Room. This training is restricted to Law Enforcement. Call 406-872-2367 for more information.
Polson Youth Basketball, Volleyball Summer Camps
Sign-up for Polson Youth Basketball, Volleyball Summer Camps POLSON — Polson Youth Basketball and Volleyball Summer Camps, sponsored by the head girls’ basketball and volleyball coaching staffs and current high school players, will be held for grades 2-8, Monday-Wednesday, June 12-14, at Linderman Elementary School. The cost is $60 dollars for both camps or $30 dollars for each sport. The basketball clinic runs from 9 a.m.-noon, a free lunch is offered from noon to 1 p.m. and the volleyball clinic is from 1-4 p.m. Contact: pluetzen@polson. k12.mt.us or jquinn@ polson.k12.mt.us, for more information.
Register for summer reading program
POLSON — Registration for North Lake County Library’s Family Summer Reading Program begins at 10 a.m. Call 406-883-8225 for more information.
Tuesday, June 13
Join ukulele players
POLSON — The Polson Ukulele Club will be meeting at the Polson Library weekly every Tuesday from 6:30- 7:30 p.m. starting June 13. Players of all levels are welcome to join the ever-growing Ukulele community in Lake City. For details call 406-471-6051 or email: dnqltd@gmail.com.