Events with the tag: Polson

POLSON — Mark your calendars for a funfilled weekend called Live History Days at the Miracle of America Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, on July 21 and July 22. There will be historic movies Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon. There will be ice cream and other concessions; rides on two trains; Army rigs; spinners and wood carvers; a sawmill in action; a jet trainer cockpit; a blacksmith shop; whirling flywheel engines; a tennis ball cannon; a one room schoolhouse, a flint knapper and educational gun exhibits. The “Country Combo” of fiddlers, pickers, singers and accordions will provide listening and dancing entertainment on Saturday. Join the fun, sell your wares and be a part of history. We welcome new exhibitors and volunteers. Vendors must have a direct link to things historical i.e.: soap making, broom making, pottery, beading, etc. For more information, contact Gil at 406-883-6264 or visit: www.miracleofamericamuseum.org.

POLSON — The Polson Main Street Flathead Cherry Festival will be held Saturday, July 21, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, July 22, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Come enjoy the great selection of vendors, Flathead cherries, homemade cherry pies, cherry quilts on display in store windows, unique arts and crafts, entertainment, sidewalk sales and specials all weekend long. Saturday’s schedule includes live music from 1-4 p.m.; a children’s and an adults’ cherry spitting contest in front of the Cove Deli beginning at 2 p.m., a children’s and an adults’ pie eating contest starts at 4 p.m. For more information, including vendor applications, go to: flatheadcherryfestival.com.

POLSON — The Lake County Fair will hold a Shotgun Event at Big Sky Sporting Clays at 10 a.m.

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, July 23. The theme will be ice cream, in observance of “Vanilla Ice Cream Day.” We’ll have activities, a craft project, and Kendra will read us fun books on the topic. We will also have some coupons for free child’s cones, compliments of The Cove. 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. 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.

POLSON — The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet on Wednesday, July 25, at 6 p.m. at the Polson City Library. Board Chair Pelah Hoyt invites all interested persons to attend. For more information, contact Germaine White, 406-883-2888 or germainew@ cskt.org.

POLSON — The second production by the Port Polson Players is “Foxfire,” a Hallmark Hall of Fame classic. Annie Nations and her husband Hector loved their life together in the Blue Ridge Mountains, but when Hector dies, Annie has to decide if she can handle the wilderness on her own. When son Dillard, a rising country music singing star returns, he must decide the fate of the farm. Montana Governor’s Awards for the Arts recipients and Players’ producers Neal and Karen Lewing are featured. All summer theatre shows are presented at Polson’s beautiful theatre on the lake on the Polson golf course (Highway 93, Boettcher Park. This tender, witty and wise comedy-drama plays from July 26-Aug 12. Reservations can be made by calling the theatre box office at 406-883-9212 or visiting portpolsonplayers.com. Tickets are $19 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and students.

POLSON — The North Lake County Thursday morning reading program invites you to rock and roll with Dickie Williamson from 10-11 a.m.

POLSON — On July 27, area friends, MSU Alumni, families and Bobcat Boosters are invited to participate in a Flathead Lake dinner cruise. This event is designed specifically for MSU alums, families and friends whether or not you participate in the golf scramble. This is a great opportunity to socialize with other Bobcats, while enjoying a scenic voyage on Flathead Lake. The cruise will be hosted by MSU Head Football Coach Jeff Choate. Cruise on board the “Shadow,” which departs from the Kwataqnuk Resort at 6 p.m. and returns at 9 p.m. A buffet dinner will be served and there will be a cash bar. Tickets are $55 per person. The golf scramble will be hosted at the Polson Bay Golf Club on July 28. The format will be similar to last year. The scramble begins with a shotgun start at 10 a.m., followed by a social hour and a barbecue. Entry fee is $500 per team. Proceeds benefit the MSU Bobcat Athletic Scholarship Fund. For information, tickets and registration call 406-883-8803 or email: shad.hupka@fib.com.

POLSON — All are invited to the Pachyderm meeting on Friday, July 27, to hear Mark Nelson address the changes in recycling and overall operations of Lake County solid waste. The meeting takes place from noon-1 p.m. at the Polson Rural Fire Department off Regatta Road.

POLSON — The 26th anniversary of Montana’s longest running 3-on-3 basketball tournament takes place on Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29, in downtown Polson. This tournament is played just a slam dunk away from beautiful Flathead Lake. Please join us for one of the most fun, alcohol-free and popular athletic events in Montana. Financial support provided mainly through team fees and corporate sponsors has enabled 3-on-3 to donate its net proceeds to local charities. Play hard, laugh a lot and lend a hand to this charitable event. For more information, go to: theflatheadlake3on3.com.

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery is sponsoring the fourth annual Festival of Art on Saturday, July 28, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, July 29, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This is an exciting two-day, juried, fine art show on the shores of Flathead Lake at Sacajawea Park. Featuring beautiful original fine art from some of the most talented artisans in Montana and beyond. For more information, visit: www.sandpiperartgallery.com information, or call 406-883- 5956.

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, July 30. The theme will celebrate the “International Day of Friendship.” We’ll have activities, a craft project, treats, and, of course, stories.

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.

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery, 306 Main Street, begins their new exhibit, “Where does the Story Begin?” The show runs from July 30-Aug. 31 and features member artists Carole Carberry (watercolor), Maryann Eikens (sculpture/watercolor), Gitti Miller (basket weaving) Jan Brooks (wearable art), Jan Lindgren (watercolor), Julie Christopher (everything and anything), and guest artist John Ashley (photography). Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will present a computer class on “Internet Safety” from 2-3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31. The class will take place in the conference room. Call 406-883-8225 to reserve a spot.

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. from June 11-Aug. 17. The cost is $25 per month and must be paid up front in addition to membership fee. Space is limited. 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.

POLSON — The national theme for the Family Summer Reading Program is “Libraries Rock.” Registration begins at the North Lake County Public Library on Monday, June 11, and ends on Aug. 10. On Monday, June 11, the library will host the Usborne Book Fair. Come browse the latest books.

POLSON — The North Lake County Library’s Thursday morning reading program invites you to a special two-hour program with the SciNation Maker Truck. The program is from 10 a.m.-noon.

POLSON - The Polson Kiwanis Club hold lunch meetings the first and third Thursday of each month downstairs in the KwaTaqNuk Resort, Koostatah room, from noon-1 p.m. Toni Young, Share the Spirit’s director, will speak about the local organization’s efforts since 1998 to make sure Lake County children have the best Christmas possible. Share the Spirit has been in partnership with the United States Marines and Toys for Tots for the past 15 years, and also with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, which raises money for a shopping excursion at Wal-Mart. Everyone is welcome to attend.

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery, 306 Main Street, will hold a reception for their new exhibit, “Where does the Story Begin?” on Friday, Aug. 3, from 5-7 p.m. at the gallery.

POLSON — Polson High School class of 1988 will be having their 30-year class reunion on Aug. 3-4. Information and registration can be found at: POLSONHIGHREUNION.COM.

POLSON — Polson Foursquare Church is holding a Mega Sports Camp Vacation Bible Camp from Aug. 6-10. The program runs from 5-8 p.m. with a free family dinner at 5 p.m. There will be soccer, archery, art classes, singing, games, and more for children ages K-6th grade. Call 406- 883-9347 or register online at: www.polsonfoursquare.org. Walk-ins are welcome.

POLSON — The regular monthly meeting of the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will take place on Wednesday, August 8, at 6 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station No. 1 meeting room, 25-B Regatta Rd. The agenda will include adopting the FY 2018-2019 budget.

POLSON — On Wednesday, Aug. 8, from 3-7 p.m. in the Walmart parking lot, summer safety activities will take place. Car seat checks, fire extinguisher demonstrations (meet Smokey Bear), bicycle helmet fitting, gun locks, a life jacket raffle, breastfeeding information, safe sleep information and more will all take place during the Summer Safety Day event. If you have questions call Lake County Public Health at 406-883-7288. (There will be a collection box for donated school supplies on site.)

POLSON — Have a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Thursday at the Polson Movie Theater with the 10 a.m. North Lake County Library summer reading program.

POLSON — This is the final day, Friday, Aug. 10, at 6 p.m., to turn in Family Summer Reading Program Reading Logs to the North Lake County Public Library in Polson.

POLSON — Join Flathead Audubon on Friday, Aug. 10, from 8:30-11 p.m. for a cooperative field trip with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks to go to a site with known bat activity. Electronic equipment will be used to detect the ultrasonic calls of bats flying overhead and mist nets will be used to capture bats for closer inspection. Wildlife biologists Lewis Young, Lisa Bate and Chris Hammond will demonstrate the equipment, handle bats captured in the mist nets and talk about the amazing adaptations bats have for navigating, catching food and hibernating. Participants will not be allowed to touch or handle the bats. Head lamps or flashlights are necessary and come with suitable clothing for the evening temperatures. The field trip is free and open to the public. To sign up or get more information, contact Kathy Ross at 837-3837 or go to: mtkat67@ gmail.com. This trip is limited to 25 participants. For more information, visit the Flathead Audubon website: www.flatheadaudubon.org.

POLSON — Cowboy Country and The Gold Dust Girls will perform at the Elks in Polson on Aug. 10 from 7-10 p.m. They will be playing a mix of classic country, old-style western, vintage rock and roll and blue grass music. This is an eight-piece band who we think you will really enjoy. Cover charge will be $5 per person. Drinks, soft drinks and bottled water will be available for purchase in the bar. Dress is casual. You really won’t want to miss this one.

POLSON — Day one of Polson’s Summerfest is Friday, Aug. 10.

POLSON — The 47th Annual Sandpiper Art Festival on the Lake County Courthouse lawn will be on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Artists and artisans from around the region sell their work in this one-day show. Enjoy a day of art, fine crafts, food and entertainment on the beautiful courthouse lawn. For more information call 406-883-5956 or visit: www.sandpiperartgallery.com.

POLSON — Day two of Polson’s Summerfest, Saturday, Aug. 11, includes a car show.

POLSON — The 12th annual Rotary Chili Cook-off will be held Saturday, Aug. 11, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Riverside Park. Make sure you purchase your raffle tickets, which help raise funds for various children’s programs. Cash prize awards will be: $500 for first, $250 for second, and $100 for third place. An additional non-monetary prize will be given for the best decorated or themed booth. Anyone wishing to enter the Chili Cook-off Contest can find contest rules and an application form on the Polson Rotary website: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/1867. For more information call 406-883-1842. Taster kits will be sold to the general public for a fee of $3 per kit, 2 for $5. People’s choice ballots will be provided with each kit purchased and must be shown when requesting samples of contestant chili. Chili will be served until 2 p.m. at which time ballots will be tallied and winning teams announced.

POLSON — For those who finish 32 hours of reading in the summer reading program, this is the day you’ve been waiting for. North Lake County Library’s summer reading program eligible participants get to ride the Happy Hippo.

POLSON — On Wednesday, Aug. 15, at 6 p.m. North Lake County Library will present “Home and Honky Tonks: Post WWII Women in Country Music,” with Almeda Bradshaw. This program will be held in the meeting room of the library and is free and open to the public.

POLSON — Calling all of you who love classic country and vintage rock ‘n’ roll music to come and join us at our next dance on Wednesday, Aug 15, from7-10 p.m., at the Elks on Main Street. You can purchase hamburgers at the Elks, before the dance. Tonight we will celebrating August birthdays. The cost of the dance is $5 per person. Come have some fun with us.

POLSON — Wrapping up Port Polson Players’ summer season is “Souvenir.” Missoula favorite Alicia Bullock Muth returns to the Polson stage in this musical retelling of the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, an American socialite who was noted as the world’s worst opera singer. All summer theatre shows are presented at Polson’s beautiful theatre on the lake on the Polson golf course – U.S. Hwy. 93, Boettcher Park. This production plays from Aug. 16-26. Reservations can be made by calling 406-883-9212 or visiting portpolsonplayers. com. Tickets are $19 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and students.

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour (SPLASH) will be held on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 5-7 p.m. at Riverside Recreation next to Polson's Riverside Park.

POLSON — The North Lake County Library will hold their summer reading program’s grand finale party at 10 a.m. The party includes a prize drawing and an ice cream social. Also, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. the Friends of the Library will hold a book sale in the small meeting room at the library.

POLSON — The Flathead Lake Blues Festival is coming to the Flathead Riverfront Amphitheater again on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 17 and 18. Much fun is to be had at this annual music-filled weekend event staged on the Flathead River. Music, parking and camping all onsite. Go to: Flatheadlakebluesfestival. com or call 406-616- 2096 for more information.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will hold “Adulting 101’s” third and final session on Tuesday, Aug. 21, at 1 p.m. in the library meeting room. This session will cover the basics of finance and we will talk about travel. We invite your questions. This fun, interactive program is for teens and preteens and is intended to help prepare the future of our nation to go out into the world (mostly) ready to survive as a new adult. Please let us know if you plan to come so we can be sure there is enough food. You can call 406-883- 8225; email us at polsoncl@ polson.lib.mt.us or RSVP on our Facebook event. We all know that “Adulting” can be hard … the Library is here to make the transition a little easier.

POLSON — The Northwest Montana AARP Smart Driver Course will be taught on Aug. 21 at the Polson Area Senior Center from 8:30-11 a.m. and from 1-3 p.m. Call 406-883-4735 for a reservation.

POLSON — Missoula author Gwen Florio will be at the North Lake County Library on Wednesday, Aug. 22, at 5:30 p.m. for a book reading and signing of her latest release: “Silent Hearts.”