Events with the tag: Polson
Saturday, September 12
Bull-A-Rama benefit set for Sept. 12
POLSON — A Bull-A-Rama benefit for Polson Police Officer William Cleveland is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Polson Fairgrounds. The performance begins at 6 p.m. and admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12- years old and younger. Pepsi and Providence St. Joseph Medical Center sponsored this event. The benefit will feature bull riders and mini bull riders. Pistol Creek Rodeo Company and Hendrickson Bucking Bulls will bring the stock, and cowboys will compete for a $4,000 added purse. Attendees can take part in a 50/50, silent auction, full concession stand and beer garden, with all proceeds going to Cleveland and his family.
Cleveland was diagnosed with cancer in his esophagus, lymph nodes in his back, lungs and liver and is undergoing chemotherapy.
For more information, go to William Cleveland Benefit Bull-A-Rama on Facebook.
Canine fun set up at Boettcher Park
POLSON – Mission Valley Animal Shelter will present “Pet-a-Palooza” on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Boettcher Park. There will be fun for you and your canine companion with plenty of contests, food, demonstrations and prizes. Anderson Radio Broadcasting is sponsoring this event. Call 406-883-5312, for registration forms.
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, at church flea market
POLSON — A Community Flea Market at Polson’s United Methodist Church begins at 9 a.m., on Saturday, Sept. 12.
Coffee and rolls will be served from 9-11 a.m., corndogs, chips and a drink are available from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Food conscious folks need to arrive early for a chance at the bake sale items.
Household goods, furniture, crafts and other items highlight the sale inventory. The market is open until 4:30 p.m. at 301 Sixteenth Ave. E.
Outdoor space is still available for vendors to rent for $25. To register for a space or with questions, call Clao at 406-883-4015, or Fred at 406-849-5236.
Fly-in begins with pancakes
POLSON – Chapter 1122 of the Experimental Aircraft Association will host the 17th annual Polson Fly-in at the Polson Airport on Saturday, Sept. 12, and admission is free. The public is invited to join pilots for an exciting day of aviation activities, beginning with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. Static displays, float planes, antique aircraft, experimental airplanes, and home-builds will be on display. Concessions and raffles will also be available.
Gallery hosts ‘World Wide Paint-Out’
POLSON –– Painters, young and old, come join in the 13th annual World Wide Paint-Out in Polson, on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. Join painters from all over the world, all painting on the same day. There is no charge; just bring your painting gear down to Riverside Park. Contact Margery at dcartworks09@yahoo.com, for details. The Sandpiper Gallery sponsors this event.
Sunday, September 13
Youth invited to fly
POLSON – Young Eagles Flights EAA chapter 1122 will offer free airplane rides for kids ages 8-17 on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 9-11 a.m.
Registration forms and sign ups will be available on Saturday, Sept. 12, and at the fly-in.
For more information, contact Nancy at 406-270-5423.
Monday, September 14
Learn about herbs
POLSON – The Thyme for Herbs meeting is on Monday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. in the North Lake County Public Library meeting room.
The topic will be: How to Combine Herbs for Optimal Effectiveness and the discussion will include: how to harvest and preserve herbs; harvesting seed; and when to use essential oils. 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.
Wednesday, September 16
Community dance resumes
POLSON— Ken’s Country Combo will play at the Wednesday, Sept. 16, community dance that begins at 7 p.m. at the Elks. Keep bringing your friends and neighbors. There was a good turnout at the Sept. 2 dance.
Thursday, September 17
SPLASH at Sandpiper Gallery
POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 5-7 p.m. Your host will be at the Sandpiper Art Gallery. See you there.
Friday, September 18
Calling All Lake County Democrats
POLSON – The Lake County Democrats’ “End of the Summer” picnic is at Boettcher Park at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept 18. Turkey and ham, non-alcoholic drinks and plates/utensils will be provided.
Bring a dish to share and a chair. Alcoholic beverages are permitted so BYOB.
Music will be provided and our special guest Monica Lindeen, candidate for Secretary of State will be the featured speaker.
If you have questions, contact Craig McClure at 406-599-4087.
Saturday, September 19
Chamber uncorks fundraiser
POLSON — The second annual Chamber Uncorked fundraiser will be held from 6-9 p.m. at the Polson Motorcoach Resort/KOA. Uncorked will also feature a tasting of Oktoberfest Brews and light hors d’oeuvres. Only 100 tickets will be sold for this event. Tickets are $45 and are available at the Chamber office at 418 Main Street. Deadline for purchasing tickets is Friday, Sept. 18.
Check your child’s car seat
POLSON — On Sept. 19 between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the parking lot of Walmart in Polson, there will be a Child Passenger Safety Check Station set up over by the garden area during the Polson Police Department’s annual Safety Days event, where you may stop by and have your child’s car seat checked. For more information on child passenger safety, go to www.nhtsa.gov.
High school kids participate in rodeo
POLSON — Lake County High School Rodeo will be held at Polson Fairgrounds Sept. 19-20. Watch as the girls and boys participate in a wide range of rodeo activities: barrels, saddle broncs, goat tying, and breakaway and possibly sports shooting. There will be a great concession stand complete with homegrown Montana beef direct from our valley. For more information, call 406-644-2874 or 406-676-7600.
Monday, September 21
Polson school board to meet
POLSON — Polson’s next school board meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 21, at 5:30 p.m. in the district office, 111 Fourth Ave. E.
Wednesday, September 23
Fire Board to meet
POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire Board has scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station, 25 Regatta Road.
Sensory fun happens at PAT meeting
POLSON — “September Sensory Fun” is the name of the Parents as Teachers Community Connections event on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. A light lunch will be served. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome at this free program, held in the Lake County Health Department’s conference room, 801 Main Street. Children may explore, develop and refine their cognitive, social and emotional, physical, creative and linguistic skills. Call LCPH at 406-883-7288, for more information.
Thursday, September 24
Free Italian dinner served
POLSON — A free Italian Community Dinner will be served on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E. All are welcome.
Friday, September 25
Pachyderms tackle Suicide prevention
POLSON – Regrettably, suicide is a serious problem in Lake County. No doubt some of these tragedies could be avoided if we knew more about the issue and could recognize some of the warning signs. The public is invited to hear and interact with Roxana Colman-Herak as she discusses the topic of suicide at the meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club, Friday, Sept. 25, at noon. The meeting will be held in the Polson Rural Fire Hall on Regatta Road near the fairgrounds.
In October, Roxana will be teaching a two-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training course along with her husband Marty at Salish-Kootenai College.
The Pachyderm Club holds informational meetings the second and fourth Fridays of each month.