Events with the tag: Polson
Friday, September 1
Music gang comes back on Fridays
POLSON — After a dormant year, I’m going to try to revive the “Pickin’ in the Park” gang at the “Boardwalk” in Boettcher Park. The boardwalk is is adjacent to the Port Polson Playhouse. If you sing or play any musical (electric or acoustic) instrument or just want to sit and listen, then join us each Friday at 3 p.m. starting June 16. A lawn chair and blanket may be advisable, and if you get hungry then stop and eat at the Boardwalk food booth. The music genres start in the 1950s, but any year is OK … join us.
Pioneer Museum opens in Polson through Sept. 15
POLSON — The Polson Flathead Historical Museum, “The Pioneer Museum on Main Street” invites you to view amazing exhibits of daily life in the Mission Valley and Flathead Lake area in the late 1800s and early 1900s, such as the stagecoach, chuck wagon, fire trucks, Calamity Jane’s saddle and Flathead Lake’s ‘Nessie” (some say it was, some say it wasn’t, caught here) and much more. We open for the season on Memorial Day each year, and goes until Friday, Sept. 15. The museum is located at 708 Main Street and operates Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Closed on Sundays) There is a visitor fee of $10 and children under 10 years old are admitted free with a paying adult. For more information, go to: www.flatheadmuseum.org.
Saturday, September 2
Garage sale to benefit Methodist Church
POLSON — The First United Methodist Church of Polson is having a multi-family garage sale on Saturday, Sept. 2, at the church, 301 Sixteenth Ave. E. All proceeds support the church.c
Sunday, September 3
Accordionists to meet
POLSON — The Northwest Montana Accordion Association will meet at the Elks in Polson on Sunday, Sept. 3, from 2-5:30 p.m.
Monday, September 4
Multiple genres shown at new exhibit through Oct. 13
POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery, 306 Main Street, Polson, presents “Making It Up as I Go.” This exhibit will definitely capture your imagination. It features artists Nancy Miler (painter), Donna Winn (3D mixed media), Nancy Zadra (impressionist/ abstract painter), Gerald Garcelone (woodwork), Susan Evans (3D mixed media), Carol Rae (jewelry), and Sue Ball (lino-prints). The exhibit will run from Sept. 4 until Oct. 13. Artists reception for this exhibit is on Sept. 8 from 5-7 p.m. at the Gallery.
Wednesday, September 6
Polson Chamber luncheon
POLSON — The Sept. 6 luncheon meeting of the Polson Chamber of Commerce will feature Nick Kaufman of the WGM Group in Missoula. The luncheon will be held at the Red Lion Ridgewater Inn from noon-1 p.m. Cost of the luncheon will be $11. Reservations are not required. For additional information about the Chamber and its activities, call 406-883-5969.
Thursday, September 7
Boy Scouts role discussed at Kiwanis meeting
POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis Club meet the first and third Thursday each month at KwaTaqNuk Resort, Koostatah room downstairs, from noon-1 p.m. Our speaker on Sept. 7 will be American Legion Commander Russ Harbin who will talk about the Boy Scouts. Among other activities, the Polson Boy Scout Troop 1947 participated with the American Legion on Flag Day, June 14, to give tired flags a proper send off at the Lake View Cemetery. Russ will discuss the role of the Boy Scouts in the Polson community. All are welcome.
New program, free testing available
POLSON — Ms. Carolyn Casey of Connections will be in Polson on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 2-5 p.m. at Journey Be Church, 101 Seventh Ave. W to host her program called “Friends with a Point,” offering free HIV and Hep C testing. Testing is anonymous and the client receives the results within a few minutes. Connections will also be testing in the Kalispell area. If you are in the areas of Arlee or Polson and need to be tested or would like harm reduction supplies, condoms and or information, please stop. For more information, please call 406-451-9995.
Friday, September 8
All Lake County Democrats called to annual picnic
POLSON — Inviting all Lake County Democrats to come together on Friday, Sept. 8, for our annual picnic, where you will meet new friends and connect with old friends. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. at Boettcher Park (next to the Polson Golf Course). Ham and turkey will be provided. Please bring a side dish, chair and your favorite drink. Executive Director of Montana Democrats, Nancy Keenan, will be our guest speaker. Live music will be provided by Hunter, Torres and Brookman. A basket will be passed since this is also a fundraiser.
Commissioner Barron to speak at Pachyderm Club
POLSON — Lake County Commissioner Bill Barron will speak at the Friday, Sept. 8, noon meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club at the Polson Rural Fire Department Building, 25 Regatta Road. He will talk about the Annual UM Aber Day Kegger and Reunion Concert and how it came to Polson and how long it is expected to remain. Everyone who wants to learn about the concrete stage built at the Fairgrounds and the expected economic impact of this endeavor is invited to attend the meeting.
Free Friendship Dinner served
POLSON —The September Friendship Table Dinner is on Sept. 8 from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.
Mission Valley Live holds kick-off concert
POLSON — Violinist Byron Wallis and piano performer Alfredo Oyaguez will give a special performance on Friday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 301 Fourth Ave. E. This is a kick-off performance for the 2017-18 Mission Valley Live season. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased by calling 406-887-2739.
Saturday, September 9
Paint-out begins at Riverside Park
POLSON — Local artists join artists around the world for the 16th Annual Great Worldwide Paint-out, sponsored by the International Plein Air Painters Group, on Saturday, Sept. 9, at Polson’s Riverside Park. Contact Margery Christensen for details on the local event and visit IPAP’s website: ipap.homestead.com, for international events.
Sunday, September 10
Fall baseball signups held
POLSON — On Sunday, Sept. 10, at noon, the MV Mariners will have Fall Ball signups and the first practice. This all takes place at the MV Mariners’ field in Polson.
Monday, September 11
Trade peanut butter for fine reduction
POLSON – North Lake County Public Library in Polson is holding a peanut butter drive the week of Sept. 11-16. All contributions from this weeklong event will be donated to the Polson Loaves and Fish Food Pantry. Overdue fines will be reduced by one dollar for each item donated. Please call 406-883-8225 for more information.
Wednesday, September 13
Adult coloring workshop offered at library
POLSON — “Coloring with Class,” an adult coloring program, will be offered on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. in the North Lake County Public Library meeting room at 2 First Ave. E. In this session, Angela will use art principles to give a curated coloring piece a simple matting and frame. There will be lots of visual examples, supplies and encouragement in this fun, hands-on mini workshop, and, of course, the usual yummy snacks and coloring choices. If you haven’t been to a coloring session before, we would love to have you. Call the library at 406-883-8225 if you have questions.
Free Zen meditation class offered
POLSON — Learn the Art of Zen meditation. A Zen meditation class is being offered at the YogaHeart Studio, 314 Main Street, on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. The class will be presented by Zen Priest Zenku, Jerry Smyers. There is no charge for the class. Everyone is welcome. For more details call 847- 721-0665
Polson Rural Fire Board to meet
POLSON — The regular monthly meeting of the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station, no. 1 meeting room, 25-B Regatta Rd. There is a permanent time change to 6 p.m. for all future meetings.
Thursday, September 14
Cherry Symposium comes to Polson
POLSON — The Montana Cherry Symposium will be held Thursday, Sept. 14, at the KwaTuqNuk Resort. The Montana Department of Agriculture and the Montana Cherry Advisory Committee will host the event. Speakers will address topics on orchard systems, pollination, harvest methods, produce safety and nutrition. Producer and speaker panels will address questions that directly affect the growers. Registration is $30 and includes a light breakfast and lunch. Those interested in attending the symposium can register by visiting: http://agr. mt.gov/Cherry-Symposium.