Events with the tag: Polson
Thursday, August 2
SciNation Maker Truck at special reading program
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.
Share the Spirit director to speak
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.
Friday, August 3
Artists’ reception held
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.
Class of ’88 holds class reunion
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.
Monday, August 6
Mega Sports Camp VBS held
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.
Wednesday, August 8
Polson Rural Fire Board meets to adopt budget
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.
Walmart site of Safety Day activities
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.)
Thursday, August 9
Join movie day at Polson Theater
POLSON — Have a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Thursday at the Polson Movie Theater with the 10 a.m. North Lake County Library summer reading program.
Friday, August 10
Final day to turn in reading hours
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.
Flathead Audubon goes to bat site
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.
Sought after group plays at Community Dance
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.
Saturday, August 11
Courthouse lawn displays art, more
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.
Day two of Summerfest includes car show
POLSON — Day two of Polson’s Summerfest, Saturday, Aug. 11, includes a car show.
Sample chili at Riverside Park
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.
Tuesday, August 14
Happy Hippo ride provided for readers
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.
Wednesday, August 15
‘Humanities Montana’ presentation given
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.
Dance at the Elks
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.