Events with the tag: Polson
Thursday, August 11
Back to School Block Party on tap
POLSON — Polson First United Methodist Church’s “Back to School Block Party” is Thursday, Aug. 11, from 5-7 p.m. in the church parking lot at 301 Sixteenth Ave. E. The block party is a fun time for children to come enjoy water slides, games and food.
Big splash planned for readers
POLSON — The North Lake County Library will hold their prize drawing/ice cream social/Happy Hippo excursion the morning of Aug. 11. A youth writing club meets at the library from 1-3 p.m. Call the library at 406-883-8225 for more information.
Caregiver class set
POLSON — Western Montana Area VI Agency of Aging presents a Powerful Tools for Caregivers six-week class session to give you, the caregiver, tools you need to avoid burnout. The classes will be each Thursday, Aug.11- Sept.15, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the O-Maley conference room on the second floor of Providence St. Joseph Medical Center #6, Thirteenth Ave. E. The cost is $50 with assistance available. Register by calling 406-883-7284 or 1-800-266-4188.
Get your sports physical
POLSON — St. Joseph Medical Center will provide sports physicals on Thursday, Aug. 11, from 3:30-6 p.m. for $30 cash or check made out to St. Joseph Medical Center (no credit cards or insurance). All proceeds are donated back to the Polson athletics program. Physical forms are available on the Montana High School Association's website.
Friday, August 12
Library game day, movies alternate on Fridays
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library holds game days and Friday flicks on alternative weeks from 3:45-5:15 p.m. in the library meeting room. For more information contact the library at 406-883-8225.
Presbyterian Church serves free dinner
POLSON — A free dinner will be served at Polson Presbyterian Church on Aug. 12 from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is open to all.
Summerfest includes many fun activities
POLSON — Join Summerfest on Flathead Lake, Friday, Aug. 12, from noon-5 p.m. There will be a car show, a poker run, and from 8 p.m.-midnight free live music and dancing at the Finley Point Grill. For more information call 406-883-5255 or go to: andersonbroadcasting.com.
Saturday, August 13
Annual Art Festival promises art, crafts, food and fun
POLSON — The 45th annual Sandpiper Art Festival on the Lake County Courthouse Lawn takes place on Saturday, Aug. 13. Artists and artisans from booths set up on the Lake County Courthouse lawn. Enjoy a day of art, fine crafts, food and entertainment. Call Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery at 406-883-5956 for more information.
Participate in ‘Check Your Chip Day’
POLSON — If your pet’s microchip has not been checked for a while, this free service will make sure it is still effective. Go to Mission Valley Animal Shelter on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. This is also an opportunity to get your pet micro-chipped if they are not already. Microchips save lives. Call 406-883-5312 for more details.
Summerfest continues
POLSON — The fun of Summerfest continues on Saturday, Aug. 13, starting at 9 a.m. with the Car Show on Main Street, the Sandpiper Art Festival, the Family Fun Day fundraiser for Lake County Search and Rescue at the Sports Complex (Kerr Dam soccer fields) and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Poker Walk with seven local businesses. For more information call 406-883-5255 or go to: andersonbroadcasting.com.
Sunday, August 14
‘Living Logos’ visit Polson Church
POLSON — On Sunday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m., “Living Logos” will visit Polson Foursquare Church. Rod and Jenni Carlson have been traveling with www.livinglogos.org since 2003. They have memorized entire books of the Bible and put it to drama. All are invited to come join us for this dramatic presentation of scripture. Call 406-883-9347 or go to: www.polsonfoursquare.org for more information.
Church service, lunch held at Boettcher Park
POLSON — Join New Life Church for a service and lunch at Boettcher Park. Service starts at 10 a.m. Call 406-883-2447 with any questions.
Final day of Summerfest includes water activities
POLSON — The final day of Summerfest is Sunday, Aug. 14, and includes lots of water activities to see and do on Flathead Lake. For more information call 406-883-5255.
Tuesday, August 16
Smart Driver Course offered in Polson
POLSON — The NW Montana AARP Smart Driver Course will take place on Aug. 16 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.
Wednesday, August 17
Waltz at Elks
POLSON — All who like to waltz may join us at the Elks on Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 7-10 p.m. for this special evening of dance. There will be regular dancing along with the waltzes. Ken’s Country Combo will play.
Thursday, August 18
Budget hearing set for library
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library District Board of Trustees will hold a budget hearing for presentation and review of the FY 2016-2017 budget at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18. The meeting will be held in the library meeting room located at 2 First Ave. E. Copies of the draft budget will be available at the library on Tuesday, Aug. 16, prior to the meeting.
Whitefish Credit Union plays host to SPLASH
POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour on Thursday, Aug. 18, from 5-7 p.m. Your host will be Whitefish Credit Union located at 110 Third Ave. E. See you there.
The monthly Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour offers participants the chance to network and learn more about the featured business every month. For additional information about this and other Chamber programs, visit www. polsonchamber.com or call 406-883-5969.
Friday, August 19
Enjoy two evenings of Flathead Lake Blues Festival
POLSON — The sixth annual Flathead Lake Blues Festival will provide two evenings of great music on Friday, Aug. 19, and Saturday, Aug. 20. Friday’s music is from 6 p.m.-midnight, on Salish Point (on the shore of Polson Bay between Sacajawea Park and KwaTaqNuk Resort). Friday’s bands are: Robin Barrett and the Coyote Kings; The C.B. Woodbury Band; Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method; and Rand Oxford’s All Stars Slam! Tickets for both days are $40 in advance online or $50 at the gate or $20 for Friday only. Camping will be available. For more information, visit: flatheadlakebluesfestival. com.
Saturday, August 20
Festival features fine art
POLSON — The second annual Flathead Lake Festival of Art is an exciting two-day, juried, fine art show on the shores of Flathead Lake at Sacajawea Park and features beautiful original fine art from some of the most talented artisans in Montana and beyond. Visit sandpiperartgallery.com or for more information contact Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery at 406-883-5956.
Listen to the blues for second day
POLSON — The second day of the sixth annual Flathead Lake Blues Festival is Saturday, Aug. 20. Saturday’s music is from 4 p.m.-midnight, on Salish Point. Saturday’s bands are: Blue Moon (Missoula); Shufflebums (Livingston); West Coast Women’s Blues Revue (Oregon); and Chris O’Leary’s Band (New York). Tickets for both days are $40 in advance online or $50 at the gate or $25 for Saturday only. Camping will be available. For more information, visit: flatheadlakebluesfestival. com
Triathletes compete in annual triathlon
POLSON — The fifth annual Polson Triathlon will be held on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Riverside Park. The Polson Triathlon is a locally run, locally inspired Olympic distance triathlon. Whether you are an experienced veteran, intimidated beginner or curious spectator, we hope that you will join us for a great day in Polson. Race starts at 8:40 a.m. Race capped at 200 racers. For more information, call 406-883-4567 or 267-664-3422 or go to: www.polsontriathlon.com.