Events with the tag: Polson

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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 — 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.

POLSON — All area children entering first-eighth grade are invited to an Ecumenical Vacation Bible Camp sponsored by the United Methodist Church, the Presbyterian Church and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Aug.11-15. Camp this year will be held at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 409 Fourth Ave. E in Polson from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Students in grades first-sixth will enjoy music, arts and crafts, Bible Study and more at Good Shepherd Church. Students in grades seven and eight will do service projects. A registration and medical information form is required. There is no charge per student but a good will offering will be collected each day. Please RSVP to Julie at (406) 883-5864, as soon as possible and bring filled out forms on Monday, Aug. 11, to Good Shepherd.

POLSON — A cancer support group for cancer patients, cancer survivors and caregivers meets twice a month on the second and fourth Mondays at the United Methodist Church, 301 Sixteenth Ave. E from noon-1 p.m. 

Participants can bring lunch or join members at a restaurant following the meeting. For more information about the support group, call Tammy at (406) 883-7284 or (406) 824-2868

POLSON — Polson’s Foursquare Church will hold a Sports/Art Camp Vacation Bible School Aug. 11-15, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The church is located 3.5 miles north of Polson Bridge. There will be a free dinner at 5 p.m. Camp includes flag football, archery or art classes. Registration can be made at: www.polsonfoursquare.org.

POLSON — The next gathering of the “Thyme for Herbs Group” will be Monday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m. in the North Lake County Public Library meeting room, 2 First Ave. E (use the east side door). Our topic will be “Being Prepared for Viruses.” We will also discuss harvesting and storing herbs and saving seeds of herbs and heirloom vegetables.

Come learn which herbs you need to have in your home and how to use them to stay well. Anyone interested in learning to use herbs is invited to join us. Bring your questions for discussion. For more information, call Linda Peterson (406) 319-2446.

POLSON — There will be a Polson School District board meeting on Monday, Aug. 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the district office, 111 Fourth Ave. E.

The Polson City/County Planning Board is holding work sessions to review draft changes to the Polson Development Code. The Polson Development Code contains the zoning and subdivision regulations for the City of Polson and surrounding area. The public is invited to attend and participate in the meetings. Each meeting will be held in the Polson City Council chambers.  The next meeting is on Monday, Aug. 11, at 6 p.m. and it will cover sign regulations.

POLSON — Join us for a field day on on-farm food safety. We’ll do a walk-through of Fresh Roots Farm with food safety experts. Together, you’ll be able to see the farm through the experts’ eyes: What are the problem areas? What are possible easy fixes? We encourage you to bring your challenges and have the group help you brainstorm cheap and easy ways to make sure you’re being safe and careful with your products. This field day is occurring in partnership with the Western Montana Growers’ Coop and their group GAP certification pilot program. Visit http://missoulacfac.org/on-farm-field-days.html, for more information and to register.

POLSON — Wednesday, Aug. 13, is “lucky 13” because there is a community dance at the Elks’ Ballroom from 7-10 p.m. Heart to Heart will play country and old rock and roll music. Come and bring all of your friends.

POLSON — The Marine Corps League meets every second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Driftwood Family Restaurant in Polson. For more information, call John Miller at (406) 890-0964 or usmcfox21@gmail.com. 

POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire District trustee monthly meeting takes place Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds station. All residents of the Polson Rural Fire District are encouraged to attend. Any member of the public wishing to submit items for Board review/consideration needs to submit them to the Board Clerk at least ten days in advance of the meeting. For a full text of approved minutes and the agenda, please go to: www.polsonfire.org.

MONTANA — The American Red Cross encourages all eligible blood donors to make an appointment to donate blood soon to help prevent a shortage. 

A blood drive will be held in Polson on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Joseph Medical Center, 6 13th Ave. E. 

To donate blood call (1-800) 733-2767 or visit: redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. 

POLSON — Miracle of America’s monthly “second Thursday free program” will start at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 14. This month’s event will cover VJ Day (victory over Japan) to officially end WWII. Where were you 69 years ago? Whether on the battlefront or on the home-front, please come and share your feelings, photos, or memorabilia. A showing of related artifacts recently added to the museum collection will take place and refreshments will be served.

POLSON — The fourth annual Flathead Lake Blues Festival will be held Friday, Aug. 15, and Saturday, Aug. 16, at Salish Point. For more tickets or more information, visit the website at: www.flatheadlakebluesfestival.com. If you have questions, contact David Venters at (406) 885-2377.

POLSON — A benefit concert for Aiden Reichman, son of Mark and Kristi Reichman, will be held at the Elk’s Club, Saturday, Aug. 16 from 4-8 p.m. There will be a spaghetti dinner, door prizes, silent auctions and live music featuring the Wild Flowers. 

To volunteer in serving or donate for the auction, please contact dmreichman@hotmail.com, or call Mark at (406) 552-8665 or mtwildflowers50@yahoo.com. Donations can be sent to Community Bank in Ronan, in care of Aidan Reichman. 

POLSON — In anticipation of the Apple Pie Festival, Polson’s Immaculate Conception Parish is collecting sugar for making apple pies at 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. 

POLSON — The Polson Triathlon is a locally run, locally inspired Olympic distance triathlon. It will be held Saturday, Aug. 16. Please visit: www.polsontriathlon.com, for more information. Whether you are an experienced veteran, intimidated beginner or curious spectator, we hope you will join us for a great day in Polson.

POLSON — The Smart Driver Course will be given at the Polson Senior Center from 8:30-11:00 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Call (406) 883-4735, for a reservation