Events with the tag: Polson
Thursday, August 20
Rodeo provides food, entertainment
POLSON — The Flathead River Rodeo will take place on Aug. 20, 21 and 22. The Indian National Finals Tour Rodeo, sponsored by the KwaTaqNuk Resort and Casino and the CSKT Tribes, begins at 7 p.m. each night with live music after the rodeo each night. Food and beverage concessions will be available. There will be a professional bullfighting competition each night following the rodeo performance. Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for students and there is no charge for children 6 years and under. This event has been voted Tour Rodeo of the Year for the past three years. For more information, contact Pete White or Sheila Matt at 406-883-3636.
Friday, August 21
Boys and Girls Club ends extended hours
POLSON/RONAN –– Friday, Aug. 21, is the last day of extended summer hours for the Boys and Girls Clubs in Ronan and Polson.
Saturday, August 22
Rotary holds annual Chili Cook-off
POLSON –– The annual Rotary Chili Cook-off will be held Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Riverside Park.
Yard sale, you-dig plants to support Ware-Whipple family
POLSON — The Ware-Whipple family of Aware Wellness Center has to move to Panama in early September due to the respiratory health of their son. On Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be a yardsale and a plant share, you dig free sumac, maple, some apples, pears, lots of comfrey, Jerusalem artichokes, sedum, pears to harvest, apples for winter storage, etc., all on donation basis.
The yard sale will have all things related to winter including clothing, coats, ski gear, ice fishing, hunting, guns, ammo, winter sheets, blankets and bed spreads, etc. Long term food storage for sale, too. Come support our family’s future farming in Panama, and come say goodbye. We are so thankful to such a loving community, we will miss you all and welcome you to our winter eco retreat escape Aware Wellness Retreat in northern Panama.
For more information call Kelly at 406-314-3808 or Whip at 406-314-3716.
Youth group raises funds for charity
POLSON — Catalyst Youth Group of New Life Christian Center, 1414 Second Street W, is asking all to come and give your support at their spaghetti feed on Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. at the New Life Christian Center. They are raising money for charity. The meal is just $4 per person or $18 dollars for a family of five or more. The spaghetti dinner includes dessert and a gluten-free dinner option will also be available. Donations will also be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please call 406-890-1407.
Monday, August 24
Boys and Girls Clubs closed for week
RONAN/POLSON — Boys and Girls Clubs will be closed on Monday, Aug. 24 to Friday, Aug. 28.
Tuesday, August 25
Middle School begins year with barbecue
POLSON – Polson Middle School will hold a beginning of the year barbecue and open house at the school on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 4-6 p.m. Students, families and teachers are all invited.
Wednesday, August 26
Heart to Heart plays at community dance
POLSON — Heart to Heart will be playing for this Wednesday’s dance. Come and join us for the fun at the Elks from 7-10 p.m. We need more dancers, so bring all of your friends and help to fill up the place. Treats, as always, are welcome and wonderful.
Learn how to dehydrate, preserve food
POLSON –– The Polson Farmers Market would like to invite you to a free class on dehydrating and preserving food from 2-3 p.m. on Aug. 26. Classes are for qualified SNAP recipients only. A $20 gift certificate will be given after the class is completed. The certificate is to be used at the market to purchase local produce. Classes will include children's activities … so bring the kids. The class is located at the Polson Flathead Reservation extension office, 701-B First Street E. The instructor will be Rene Kittle, MSU extension agent. Please sign up at the market with LouAnne Hoskinson or Melissa Michel.
Parents as Teachers have fun
POLSON – The Lake County Health Department’s Parents as Teachers program is sponsoring a “Staying Fit with Your Child” fun time on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Riverside Park in Polson. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend this free program. This is a good chance to meet other families with young children, and to learn more about the free Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program. Call LCPH at 406-883-7288, for more information.
Thursday, August 27
Enjoy a free, full menu
POLSON – A free community dinner will take place on Aug. 27, at 6 p.m., at Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E. The menu includes casseroles, salads, and desserts. All are welcome.
Friday, August 28
Parents called to fall orientation
RONAN/POLSON —Boys and Girls Club Parent/Guardian Welcome Back Fall orientation for Polson and Ronan takes place on Friday, Aug. 28. Call 406-883-5021, for details.
Preschool to hold open house
POLSON — An open house for Good Shepherd’s Little Friends Preschool is on Friday, Aug. 28, from 4–6 p.m. Come to the preschool and meet teacher/director Heather Holmes, see the preschool and learn more about our program. We are a Christian preschool with emphasis on socialization and kindergarten readiness. Call 406-370-6397, for more information.
Reception celebrates four artists’ work
POLSON – On Friday, Aug. 28, from 5-7 p.m., a reception for artists Susan Evans, Joe Girsch, Karla Martinsen and and Rachel Phelps will be held. The “Fire Within Us” exhibit will be featured from Aug. 22-Oct. 3. Susan Evans’ work includes mobiles and calligraphy, Joe Girsch will show his photography, Karla Martinsen will show her two-dimensional and three-dimensional paintings and Rachel Phelps will present her grass weaving. Go to Sandpiperartgallery.com, for more information.
Tuesday, September 1
Borrow child life jacket at St. Joe’s
POLSON — This year Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is continuing to help keep kids safe while on the water by participating in the Boat US Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Program for Kids. Boaters may borrow a child’s life jacket for the day or the weekend at no charge. Visit the St. Joseph Medical Center Emergency Dept., 6 Thirteenth Ave. E. and sign out an infant, child or youth life jacket. For more information, call 406-883-8423.
Farmers' Markets for 2015
Goods available at Ronan Farmers’ Market
RONAN — Beginning Thursday, May 7, Ronan’s Farmers’ Market will take place every Thursday until Aug. 27 on Main Street in front of Ronan Flower Mill. There will be fresh produce, baked goods and local artists with their works. For more information, call (406) 676-5323.
Arlee Farmers' Market opens
ARLEE – The Arlee Farmers Market will take place on Fridays from 4-7 p.m. May 1-Sept. 25 at the Powwow Junction Shops, 34306 Pow Wow Road and Highway 93. Join us for the all-new Farmers Market. Enjoy fresh produce, pastries, hot food and locally handcrafted items. It’s the perfect stop to pickup items for your weekend at the lake.
Contact market manager Roy Mills at (406) 241-1390, for more information.
Farmers' Market held every Friday in Polson
POLSON – Polson’s Farmers Market will be held every Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through the summer season. The market is held in downtown Polson on Third Ave. W, between Main Street and First Street W. For questions or more information, please call LouAnne Hoskinson at 406-675-0177 or go to Polson Farmers Market on Facebook for more updates.
Thursday set as Co-op Farmer’s Market Day
POLSON — On Thursdays, Farmer’s Market at the Co-Op is open from 3-7 p.m. You can also pick up Co-op orders on Thursdays in Polson.
Wednesday, September 2
Dancer participation encouraged
POLSON – Ken’s Country Combo will play at the Elks on Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 7-10 p.m. Everyone is welcome and new dancers are still needed.
Join Polson Chamber for lunch
POLSON – Polson Chamber general meeting and luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort from noon-1 p.m. The speaker will be Rob McDonald, Communication Director for The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on the State of the Tribe. For more information, call the Chamber office at 406-883-5969.