Events with the tag: Polson
Monday, July 28
Polson City Commissioners to discuss rate hikes
Polson City Commissioners will hold a special meeting on July 28 at 6 p.m. to discuss the water and sewer rates. The meeting was scheduled earlier than normal in anticipation of a large crowd.
Wednesday, July 30
Enter MVAS ‘Look-a-Like’ photo contest
POLSON — Do you look like your pet? Enter the Mission Valley Animal Shelter ‘Look-a-Like’ photo contest. Send your photo to MVAS before 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7. Voting will take place at the MVAS booth at the Summer Festival, in downtown Polson, on Saturday, Aug. 9. Email your photos to: mvas@ronan.net or drop them off at the shelter on N. Reservoir Road. Call (406) 883-05312, for more information
Fish and Wildlife to meet
POLSON — The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet on Wednesday, July 30, at 6 p.m. at the Polson City Library, 2 First Ave. E. The agenda includes discussion of pheasant and hunting seasons, waterfowl regulations, and State projects and accomplishments.
Warm up dance shoes for rock and roll revival
POLSON — The rebirth of rock and roll takes place on Wednesday, July 30. Get your dance shoes warmed up for the revival of the oldies but goodies at the Elks from 7-10 p.m. You’ll have a swinging good time with Heart to Heart playing tunes. You will be glad you followed your shoes to our doorstep. Bring treats to share with everyone. You will be missed if you don’t come to the dance.
Thursday, July 31
Watch movie, munch popcorn at library
POLSON — North Lake County Public Library Family Summer Reading Program weekly activities are on Thursday at 10 a.m. for school age children accompanied by an adult. It’s movie day at the Polson Theatre, popcorn is on us and “Flubber” is on the big screen.
Friday, August 1
Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs announce summer program through Aug. 22
POLSON/RONAN — The summer program start date for both the Polson and Ronan Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs is Monday, June 16. Both clubs will end their summer programs on Friday, Aug. 22. Summer program hours are from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, go to www.flatheadbgc.org or call either the Ronan club at Phone: (406) 676-5437 or the Polson club at (406) 883-0521.
Full agenda planned for class reunion
POLSON — PHS class of 1964 is holding their 50th class reunion Aug. 1, 2, and 3. Registration and a meet and greet will take place on Friday at 7 p.m. Boating on Polson Bay on Saturday afternoon will be followed by a banquet in the evening. Friends, family, and faculty are invited to join us for a picnic on Sunday afternoon. All events will be held at 35218 Rocky Point Road. If you have questions, call Needie at (406) 883-2029 or Dianne at (406) 253-3231.
Players present ‘Who Gets the Lake House’ July 24-Aug.10
POLSON — Port Polson Players will present “Who Gets the Lake Place,” a musical comedy, July 24-Aug. 10 at Polson’s beautiful theatre on the Lake. Curtain time is at 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $16 for adults and $15 for senior citizens and students. For reservations or more information, call (406) 883-9212.
Players to present romantic comedy ‘Almost Maine’ through Aug. 31
POLSON — Port Polson Players will present “Almost, Maine,” a romantic comedy, Aug. 14-31, at Polson’s beautiful theatre on the lake. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. For reservations or more information, call (406) 883-9212.
Polson begins summer food program through Aug. 8
POLSON — The Summer Food Service Program will be held at the Cherry Valley Elementary School, 107 Eighth Ave. W from June 16-Aug. 8. This program provides free breakfast and lunch for all children age 18 and under, and will be served Monday through Friday. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-9 a.m. and lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m. If you need further information, call 883-6355 Ext 604.
Saturday, August 2
Barbecue, brews, boats gather at the lake
POLSON — The Polson Chamber’s sixth annual Smokin’ on the Water and the Brew Tour, take place at the KwaTaqNuk Resort on Aug. 2.
The one-day event combines freshly smoked barbecue with the sounds of live music and the opportunity to taste local brews. The barbecue is from 11 a.m.—6 p.m. and the local brew tour will go from 11 a.m.—8 p.m. Live music will play on the lawn all day with Smash Hit Carnival taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. This year, 10 of the dragon boats teams will paddle to Polson Bay as they prepare for the Montana Dragon Boat Festival on Sept. 13 and 14, in Bigfork.
Barbecue competition will be in five categories – pork, chicken, beef, sauce, open and people’s choice. For an application to cook, be a vendor, or for more information, call the chamber office at (406)-883-5969 or go to www.polsonchamber.com.
Ingredients requested for Apple Pie Festival
POLSON — In anticipation of the Apple Pie Festival, Polson’s Immaculate Conception Parish is collecting sugar for making apple pies at weekend liturgies beginning this weekend and at every weekend liturgy in August. (Many thanks for last month’s flour donations.)
We are also looking for a large chest-type freezer to store the finished pies in come October. For more information, call Cristina at (406) 887-2234 or Linda at (406) 490-4897.
Join Water Daze celebration
POLSON — Join Mission Valley Aquatics on Saturday, Aug. 2, for the 12th annual Polson Bay’s Water Daze one-mile swim race from Salish Point to Boettcher Park. Proceeds from this year’s event will support our Lake Monsters Swim Team.
Registration opens at 11 a.m. at Boettcher Park. Swimmers are bussed to the KwaTaqNuk at 12:30 p.m. Race starts at 1 p.m.
A free kids’ swim race will also take place. Awards will be given.
Race day packet pick-up will be at Boettcher Park from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Entry to the swim race is $25 or $30 on race day. For an application or more information, go to: www.mvaquatics.com.
Learn about ‘Plein Air Painting’
POLSON — An art workshop for everyone will be held at the Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery in August with Plein Air Painting 101 on Aug. 2. Learn the fundamentals of open-air watercolor painting with Patrick Kelly Berry. For more information, call (406) 883-5956 or visit sandpiperartgallery.com.
Sunday, August 3
Accordion players to meet in Polson
POLSON — The next meeting of the Northwest Montana Accordion Association in our area will be held on Sunday, Aug. 3, at the Elks from 2-5:30 p.m. Call (406) 407-3514, for more information.
Monday, August 4
Kids’ tennis camp held in Polson
POLSON — Tennis camp will be held Aug. 4-7 from 9-10 a.m. for children who will be in grades four, five and six and from 10-11 a.m. for seventh and eight graders. The price is $10 per day or $30 for all four days. Registration takes place Monday morning at the Polson tennis courts. If you have questions, call Bob Hislop at (406) 249-7229
Tuesday, August 5
Flathead Lake Biological Station to hold open house
POLSON – The University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station invites the public to a free open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. The station is located 17.5 miles north of Polson and 14 miles south of Bigfork along Highway 35 on the east shore of Flathead Lake.
Participants can explore the station and learn about research and education programs. This year’s open house features boat trips and displays about FLBS science, especially Flathead Lake and its watershed.
Wednesday, August 6
Foundation director to speak at Polson’s Chamber meeting
POLSON — Polson’s Chamber of Commerce general meeting and luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 6, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort from noon-1 p.m. Featured speaker is Angelique Albert, Executive Director of the SKC Foundation.
Thursday, August 7
Polson’s ‘Summerfest’ promises many fun events
POLSON — “Summerfest” on Flathead Lake is an exciting three-day event including: the Car Show, Sandpiper Arts Festival, live music concerts, boat and water events, Poker Walk/Run, and so much more. A kick-off event will take place on Thursday, Aug. 7, with Anderson Broadcasting at the KwaTaqNuk Resort at 7:30 p.m. The Bop-A-Dips community concert, also presented by Anderson Broadcasting, will be held Saturday, Aug. 9, at Riverside Park. For more information, call Anderson Radio Broadcasting at (406) 883-5255.
Friday, August 8
Free dinner served at Polson Presbyterian Church
POLSON — The August Friendship Table Dinner is coming up on Aug. 8 from 5-7 p.m. at Polson Presbyterian Church, (across from the Linderman School). Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.
Life Savers Animal Rescue Fundraiser
POLSON — Do you love dogs and love cats? Would you love to own a truly unique art chair? Then please come to the Sandpiper’s Outdoor Art Festival on the courthouse lawn on Aug. 8-9 for the final day of bidding on many wonderful one-of-a-kind art chairs. This fundraiser benefits Life Savers Animal Rescue so please look for us by the courthouse steps.
Saturday, August 9
Ingredients requested for Apple Pie Festival
POLSON — In anticipation of the Apple Pie Festival, Polson’s Immaculate Conception Parish is collecting sugar for making apple pies at weekend liturgies at every weekend liturgy in August. (Many thanks for last month’s flour donations.)
We are also looking for a large chest-type freezer to store the finished pies in come October. For more information, call Cristina at (406) 887-2234 or Linda at (406) 490-4897.
K-9 to demonstrate skills
POLSON — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit will be at Murdoch’s parking lot on Saturday, Aug. 9, with demonstrations at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Come out and meet K-9 Sole and buy a raffle ticket to help him get a bullet/stab proof vest.
Many art forms on tap at 43rd Sandpiper Art Festival
POLSON — Come to the 43rd Sandpiper Art Festival on the Lake County Courthouse lawn on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be over 80 juried booths with fine artists and artisans. See painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, woodcraft, fiber art and much, much more. Plus live entertainment all day. For more information, call (406) 883-5956 or visit sandpiperartgallery.com.
Polson class of 1969 plans reunion
POLSON — It’s been a few years since we’ve said hello and we would love to see everyone at our 45-year class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 9. Reminiscing, story telling, and summer fun and games begin around noon with dinner from 5-7 p.m. or so. Bring own alcohol. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Wear luau attire. Hosted at Jim and Jessie Miller’s lake home, 34129 Connolly Way on S. Finley Point, the cost is only $15 per person. Bring your family and your lawn chairs and come say hello. Catering by Chef Miller (and he’s good). Please send your RSVP and check ASAP so we can get a headcount. Mail to: Polson Class of 1969, c/o Jim Miller, PO Box 564, Polson, MT 59860. If you get lost, call Jim at (406) 887-2245 or Royce at (406) 253-8560. Hope to see you there.