Events with the tag: Polson
Wednesday, June 13
Rural Fire Board meets
POLSON — The regular monthly meeting of the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will take place on Wednesday, June 13, at 6 p.m. at Polson Fairgrounds Station no. 1 meeting room, 25-B Regatta Rd. Website: lakemt.gov/prfd
Thursday, June 14
Join program at library
POLSON — North Lake County Public Library is hosting a free Thursday morning program from 10 – 11 a.m. Children of all ages are welcome. Programs emphasize Science, Technology, Engineering and Math principles. Call 406-883- 8225 for more information.
Learn Teen Dating Abuse Awareness
POLSON — PEACE hosts a discussion on how to recognize signs that your teen might be in an abusive relationship and effective strategies for helping them. Everyone is welcome. Ice cream sundaes will be served. The meeting will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. in the New Life Church, 1414 2nd St W in the Breakout Kids room off of the lower parking area entrance.
Friday, June 15
Kiwanis Club holds fundraiser
POLSON – The Kiwanis Club is hosting a local beer and wine fest from 6-9 p.m. at the KOA Campground in Polson on June 15. This fundraiser supports local Kiwanis community projects including scholarships, the Boys and Girls Club, Boy Scouts, Special Olympics and the Polson Middle School band.
Meet K-9 Officer Brody
POLSON — North Lake County Public Library will host a meeting with Polson’s new K-9 Officer Brody at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 15.
Saturday, June 16
Junior camp week ends
POLSON — The Polson Golf Course will hold the Pitch, Putt and Drive Contest, the culmination of the junior camp week. The contest is from noon-4 p.m. and is followed by awards and a potluck barbecue.
Library holds ‘Meet Clifford’ event
POLSON – The public is invited to attend the Montana PBS Library Tour’s “Meet Clifford” event for photo opportunities and crafts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 16 at the North Lake County Public Library. Discover, create and learn all about music.
Races on tonight
POLSON — Saturday racing at Mission Valley Raceway will have Hobbys, Hornets, Big Sky West Coast Lates, Thunderstocks and Bandoleros. Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. Qualifying time trials are at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. General admission is $10; juniors ages 8-17 are $7. Kids 7 and under are free. Come have some fun. Bring the family. Mission Valley Raceway is at 1113 N Reservoir Road. No outside food, beverages or alcohol. For more information call: 406-210-5400.
Sunday, June 17
Dads get free pancakes
POLSON — Polson Motorcoach and RV serves from 8-10:30 a.m. free huckleberry or regular pancakes to all Dads for free on Father’s Day.
Mariners play Kalispell at home
POLSON — At 1 p.m. in Polson on Sunday, June 17, the Mission Valley Mariners Varsity Team will play the Varsity Kalispell A Team.
Sign up for golf tourney
POLSON — The Father’s Day Scramble golf tournament at Polson Golf Course will close the 18-hole course. The 9-hole course will be available for play. Call 406- 883-8230 for more information.
Monday, June 18
Join Parents as Teachers at library
POLSON — Join the Parents as Teacher home visitors as we partner with Youth Services Librarian Kendra during the North Lake County Public Library’s Mother Goose Story Hour at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 18.The theme will be about fishing and summer solstice. We’ll have activities, treats, and of course, Kendra will read us fun books on the topics. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend the Parents as Teachers Community Connections. This is a good chance to meet other families with young children, and to learn more about the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program. We’ll have a drawing for a door prize, and we often give out free books to the children in attendance. Call LCPH at 406-883-7288 if you have questions about the event, or the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program in general – it’s free and fun.
Sandpiper Gallery member artists showcase artwork
POLSON — “Let Me Tell You My Story,” an art exhibit of Members Only artists, is an open show featuring Sandpiper member artists past and present at the Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery, 306 Main Street. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday.
Tuesday, June 19
Learn to survive as a new adult
POLSON — The North Lake County Library will offer “Adulting 101” classes the third Tuesday of each month. This program is intended to help prepare the future of our nation to go out into the world (mostly) ready to survive as a new adult. On Tuesday, June 19, they will cover the basics of how to live at home – laundry, cooking, sewing and mending, plumbing, electrical, and vehicle maintenance.
Smart Driver Course taught in Polson
POLSON – A Smart Driver Course will be taught at the Polson Senior Center from 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19. Call 406-883-4735 for a reservation.
Wednesday, June 20
Join Polson Community Dance
POLSON — Join us for a night of dancing on Wednesday, June 20, from 7-10 p.m. at the Elks in Polson, on Main Street. Enjoy dancing to the band of Ken’s Combo, playing country classic, music from the '50s, '60s and '70s, and soft rock. There is a little bit of everything: waltz, one-step, two-step, cha-cha, or whatever you would like to do. This is a community dance and everyone is welcome. You do not have to be an Elk member to attend. Dress is casual. We would love to see some young dancers come and have some fun with us too. If you don’t know how to dance there are enough of us that can help you learn. It really is fun. The third Wednesday of each month is our Birthday dance where we have cake to celebrate everyone’s birthday in that month. Cover charge is $5 per person. Drinks, and soft drinks are available for purchase at the bar and water and coffee are free. We break for free snacks from 8:30-9 p.m.
JV Mariners to play Missoula B at home
POLSON — At 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, the Mission Valley Mariners JV Team will play the Missoula B Team.
Thursday, June 21
‘Living Dinosaurs’ presentation offered at library
POLSON — North Lake County Public Library is hosting a free Thursday morning program from 10–11 a.m. Children of all ages are welcome. Programs emphasize Science, Technology, Engineering and Math principles. On Thursday, June 21, Allen Bone from the Audubon Society will be giving a presentation on “Living Dinosaurs.” Call 406-883- 8225 for more information.
St. Luke sponsors SPLASH
POLSON — Sponsor of the June SPLASH (Support Late Afternoon Social Hour) is St. Luke Community Healthcare. The event will be held on Thursday, June 21, from 5-7:00 p.m. at St. Luke Community Clinic.
Friday, June 22
Artists' reception held
POLSON — A reception for a Members Only Open Show entitled, “Let Me Tell You My Story,” will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, June 22, at the Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery, 306 Main Street.
Enjoy NRA Rodeo, life music, beer garden
POLSON – The Mission Mountain NRA Rodeo will be held at the Polson Fairgrounds, 320 Regatta Road, June 22-23. Youth events including mutton bustin’ and mini bull riding begin at 6:30 p.m. NRA Rodeo starts at 7:30 p.m. NRA events include bareback, steer wrestling, saddle bronc, team roping, tie down toping, ladies and youth breakaway roping and bull riding. Tickets are $10/adult, $5/children under 12 and available at gate, no pre-sale tickets. Food, beverage and beer garden concessions available. Live music is planned after Friday night’s performance. Free vendors fair, no food items. Call Sharon at 261-2861 for more info. For general rodeo info call 883-1100.
Saturday, June 23
Raceway open for family fun
POLSON — Saturday racing at Mission Valley Raceway will have Hobbys, Hornets, Big Sky West Coast late models and Thunderstocks. Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. Qualifying time trials are at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. General admission is $10; juniors ages 8-17 are $7. Kids 7 and under are free. Come have some fun. Bring the family. Mission Valley Raceway is at 1113 N Reservoir Road. No outside food, beverages or alcohol. For more information call 406-210-5400.
Monday, June 25
Activities planned for parents, young children
POLSON — Join the Parents as Teacher Home Visitors as we partner with Youth Services Librarian Kendra during the North Lake County Public Library’s Mother Goose Story Hour at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 25. The theme will be colors and shapes. We’ll have activities, treats, and, of course, Kendra will read us fun books on the topics. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend the Parents as Teachers Community Connections. This is a good chance to meet other families with young children, and to learn more about the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program. We’ll have a drawing for a door prize, and we often give out free books to the children in attendance. Call LCPH at 406-883- 7288 if you have questions about the event, or the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program in general – it’s free and fun.
Tuesday, June 26
Library hosts UofM professor
POLSON — “Antarctic Freshwater Lakes in the World’s Coldest Desert” by Shawn Devlin will be the next educational program of the Mission Mountain Audubon Society on Tuesday, June 26, at 7 p.m. in the Polson library meeting room. Everyone is welcome. Shawn will introduce us to the vibrant benthic oasis of freshwater lakes in the McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica. The coldest desert in the world doesn’t sound like a place you might go to study lakes, but that is exactly the place to find some of the most amazing benthic algae in the world. Dr. Shawn Devlin is an Assistant Research Professor with the University of Montana at the Flathead Lake Biological Station.
Library offers technology, computer class
POLSON — This program of courses can provide you with computer and technology basics. North Lake County Public Library presents free monthly computer classes and from 2-3 p.m. on June 26 the theme for the class is “Montana Library 2 Go.” All classes will be held in the library community room. Reserve your spot by contacting Heather or the Circulation Desk at 406-883-8225.