Events with the tag: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

POLSON — The second day of the second annual Flathead Lake Festival of Art is Sunday, Aug. 21, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Sacajawea Park.

POLSON — The Flathead River Rodeo, also known as the Indian National Finals Tour Rodeo, takes place Aug. 25, 26 and 27. Events begin at 6:30 p.m. with live music after the rodeo each night. Food and beverage concessions will be available. Vendor space is available. For more information, call 406-240-5925.

POLSON — A free community dinner will be served on Thursday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E. Enjoy an Italian meal including salad and desserts. All are welcome.

POLSON — The free “Night at the Museum” at the Miracle of America Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, Polson, takes place on the fourth Thursday evening of each month. Programs start at 6:30 p.m. Treats and donations accepted. If you have questions call 406-883- 6804. On Aug. 25 join us to watch “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.”

POLSON — A reception will be held at Sandpiper Gallery on Main Street for artists featuring their work in the “Fresh Perspective” exhibit on Friday, Aug. 26, from 5-7 p.m. For more information contact the Gallery at 406- 883-5956.

POLSON — Come learn and earn $20 worth of Fresh SNAP Double Dollars to be spent on locally grown produce at the Polson Farmers Market. All are welcome, including children, but only SNAP recipients will receive market credit. Tour the market, learn about heirloom produce, and meet local growers. The tour will conclude with a healthy snack at the Flathead Reservation Extension Office. Participants will meet at the market master booth to begin tour. Space is limited; sign up at the Polson Farmer’s Market today.

POLSON — The annual Rotary Chili Cook-off will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Chili cooking begins at 8 a.m.; free entertainment begins at 11 a.m.; public tasting of chili begins at noon and the raffle drawing takes place at 2 p.m. Make sure you purchase your raffle tickets to help the Jr. Golf Program. Tickets are only $25 each or five for $100. There are six prizes to choose from: $1000 in cash, $1000 in groceries, $1000 in gas, 300-350 pounds of cut beef, a wine cellar of a minimum of 60 bottles of wine or two 2016 season golf passes to Polson Bay Golf Course. Need not be present to win. Tickets are available from Cameron in the Pro Shop at the Polson Bay Golf Course.