Briefs for February 28, 2018
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Ice Arena Project event to raise awareness
POLSON — The Mission Valley Ice Arena Association’s second annual WinterFest is scheduled for Saturday, March 3, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Polson’s Riverside Park. It’s free and you’re invited to play ten-minute Broom-ball games on the park grounds.
“Don’t feel like a full-blown game of Broom-ball? No problem,” says MVIAA Chair Hilary Lozar. She invites you to participate in easy hockey skill games overseen by local hockey enthusiasts, with equipment for all activities provided by the MVIAA through Greater Polson Community Foundation grants.
Local merchants have donated raffle prizes and ticket sales boost the non-profit MVIAA fund. Prizes include gift certificates for the Red Lion Hotel, MacKenzie River Pizza, and a scenic flight over the Mission Valley, thanks to Blue Goose Aviation. Hot chocolate will be available free of charge, and donations are appreciated.
MVIAA board members and volunteers will wear white hockey jerseys and will be available to answer any questions you have about the ice rink project.
“This event is primarily to increase awareness of our ice rink project, as well as spark an interest and love for winter sports. So please, invite anyone you can think of and share this event with your friends and family,” Lozar added.
Parking is available along the street above the park, with easy access down the stairs. Overflow parking may be found along Third Avenue.
Learn about service dogs in Montana
POLSON — All are invited to the Pachyderm meeting on Friday, March 9, from noon-1 p.m. at the Polson Rural Fire Department off Regatta Road. Janet Austin will provide training on levels of working dog classification from the Federal ADA. She will also discuss FAA laws about who can bring service animals into public settings and businesses. A real life story will be shared about Bill and his faithful dog JP and how they came to be a team. There will also be information and resources on how to obtain a service dog.
