Saturday, August 8
PPP present ‘Breakin’ Up is Hard to Do’ 7/23 through 8/9
POLSON – Port Polson Players will present “Breakin’ Up is Hard to Do,” a musical comedy with the music of Neil Sedaka. This fun presentation will last three weeks from July 23-Aug. 9. Wednesday through Saturday, curtain times are at 8 p.m. and the Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Call 406-883-9212, to make your reservations.
Saturday, August 8
Order Mission birthday calendars through Sept. 20
ST. IGNATIUS — Orders for the Mission Chamber of Commerce birthday calendars will be taken between now and the deadline of Sept. 20. There will be a table at Rod’s Harvest Foods from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Aug. 3, Aug. 21, Aug. 24 and Sept. 4. If you are unable to order at those times, contact LaVonne Olmsted at 406-745-3423. The price of the calendars remains $10. If you wish to add extra names and dates outside your household, there is a 50-cent additional charge for each name and date.
Tammy Matt will also take orders at Grizzly Nails. Thank you for supporting your local Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday, August 8
Multiple artists’ works presented at Sandpiper Gallery 7/13 through 8/22
POLSON –– The Sandpiper Gallery presents the “Earth Beneath Us” with Sandpiper member artists Judith Colvin (textiles), Ron Hoff (photography), Karen Maurer (paintings), Sherry Jones (jewelry), Jean Stromnes (multimedia), and Nancy Zadra (watercolor nude series) present their work, along with invited photographer Michael Coles, July 13-Aug. 22.
Saturday, August 8
Port Polson Players bring back British murder mystery through Aug. 30
POLSON — Back by popular demand is Port Polson Players’ “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Dramatic Society Murder Mystery.” This hilarious British comedy will continue for three weeks, Aug. 13-30. Wednesday-Saturday curtain times are at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Dark Mondays and Tuesdays. Call 406-883-9212, for your reservations.
Saturday, August 8
Fundraiser for Hawkins at Lucky Strike Lanes
RONAN — Donations and items are needed for a fundraiser sale for Bette Hawkins. The sale will be held at Lucky Strike Lanes, 412 Main Street, on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7 and 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To make a donation or to get more information, call Lisa Corbett at 406-274-7211.
Saturday, August 8
Summerfest begins in Polson
POLSON –– Join us for the annual Summerfest on Flathead Lake on Friday, Aug. 7; Saturday, Aug. 8; and Sunday, Aug. 9. There will be three fun-filled days of numerous activities in the park and on the water on Friday.
On Saturday there will be a car show downtown and the Sandpiper Art Festival will be on the courthouse lawn. There will also be a poker run, a parade, a cruise, and a concert at Riverside Park and more on Saturday.
On Sunday the Celebrity Golf Scramble Tourney and concert to benefit Boys and Girls Club is at the Polson Golf Course. For more information, call 406-883-5255 or andersonbroadcasting.com.
Saturday, August 8
Thirty-year Polson reunion planned Aug. 7-9
POLSON — Polson High School Class of 1985 is holding their 30-year high school reunion Aug. 7 - 9, 2015. For more information, call Shelley McGuire Howell at 406-212-7678 or Stef Olson Nordberg at 406-250-8926.
Compare older, newer Merlot
DAYTON — On Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., enjoy “Vertical tasting of Reserve Merlots”, a free event at Mission Mountain Winery. This event allows you to make a comparison of older and current releases of Reserve Merlots. For more information, call 406-849-5524.
Free ‘Clicker’ class offered at MVAS
POLSON — A free Introduction to Clicker Training Class will be offered on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 2-3 p.m. at Mission Valley Animal Shelter.
Call 406-883-5312, for more details or register. Open to the family (ages 8+). Please do NOT bring your dog.
Sandpiper holds 44th ‘Outdoor Art Festival’
POLSON — The 44th annual Outdoor Art Festival takes place on the Lake County Courthouse lawn on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sandpiper Art Gallery is the sponsor of this event. There will be fine art originals in all media, jewelry, handmade furniture, birdhouses, hand-sewn items, stained glass, rose mauling, pottery, candles and sculpture and many other interesting and unique items.
There will be varied musical entertainment and food concessions throughout the day. Call 406-883-5956 or go to: Sandpiperartgallery.com.
Skate Jam held at Polson skatepark
POLSON — Polson’s local skaters invite all ages to the annual Skate Jam gathering at the Polson Skatepark on Saturday, Aug. 8, with free skating beginning at noon. Activities will include skills competitions, games of S.K.A.T.E., prizes and snacks.
There is no charge to participate at Skate Jam, but if you would like to donate to Skate Jam to help out with the future park expansion or have questions, please contact Jesse Vargas at 406-858-0549 or Eddie Woodcock at 406-261-5705.