Events with the tag: Polson
Friday, May 1
Children’s artwork displayed May 16-30
POLSON – Sandpiper member Heather Holmes will display a multi-media collection of Native American inspired art from art classes she taught with Cherry Valley and Linderman Elementary students including ledger art, totems, masks, mandalas, clay pots and sculptures. The show runs May 16-30. There will be a reception on Friday, May 22 from 5-7 p.m. Come in and show your support of our children.
Port Polson Players schedule Irish play May 8 - 17
Sandpiper show features ‘R’ in aRt April 6 through May 16
POLSON — Sandpiper Gallery with have a non-juried show entitled “The ‘R’ in aRt” from April 6-May 16. The show features rodeos, ranching, railroads, reflections, raptors, rockets, roundups, robots, riding, raccoons, and radios... all things “R.” A reception will be held on April 10 from 5-7 p.m.
Saturday, May 2
Art, fashion on tap at SKC Gala
POLSON – The Annual Art Auction and Gala for the SKC Student Foundation is on May 2, 2015, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a reception, a silent auction and a live auction preview. At 6:30 p.m. dinner, the live auction and the Student Fashion Show will take place. For more information, call (406) 275-4983. Single tickets are $50 and tickets for a couple are $75.
Sunday, May 3
Accordion group gathers to jam
POLSON — The Northwest Montana Accordion Association will hold a jam session Sunday, May 3, from 2-5:30 p.m. at the VFW in Polson.
Help build, plant new community food hub
POLSON – On Sunday, May 3, at 2:30 p.m. Montana Co-op will celebrate International Permaculture Day by building and planting new vertical beds at our new community food hub site. Bring a potluck item, gloves, drills, and any plants to donate. Movies will be shown that are related to permaculture and will inspire you. There is a “Barefoot Church” service beforehand at 1 p.m. Build community and resilience through skill building, local food systems and education about best practices for a better world. Help beautify our corner of Fourth (410) and Main Street.
Spring music festival funds Helping Hands
POLSON — Immaculate Conception Church is the site of Helping Hands’ Spring Music Festival on Sunday, May 3 at 4 p.m. Local musicians; church choirs and instrumentalists will all collaborate to provide music. A spaghetti dinner provided by the Knights of Columbus will follow the concert. Donations will be accepted for Helping Hands - an organization that helps provide emergency assistance to Lake County residents as well as folks traveling through our area. If you have questions, please call Toni Young at (406) 883-1676 or Val Linstrom at (406) 883-4160.
Tuesday, May 5
Learn to design for backyard abundance
POLSON – On Tuesdays in May from 7:30-9 p.m. learn to transform urban lots, homesteads or farms to poly-cultural, abundant, and resilient systems while enhancing ecology and improving your community. This series explains permaculture, sustainable afro-ecology in a series explored at the Montana Co-op, Polson, 410 Main Street. There is no charge for classes but donations are accepted. The May 5 class is: Introduction-Design for Abundance in your backyard or farm including financial opportunities.
Wednesday, May 6
Enjoy lunch at chamber meeting
POLSON — The Polson Chamber general meeting and luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort from noon-1 p.m. The speaker will be Glenn Oppel from the Montana Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call the chamber office at (406) 883-5969.
Thursday, May 7
Courthouse lawn site of prayer gathering
POLSON — On Thursday, May 7, from noon-1 p.m. on the front lawn of the Lake County Courthouse, a Christian gathering of prayer will take place for the National Day of Prayer. All are welcome to attend. Call (406) 883-9347 or go to: www.nationaldayofprayer.org, for more information.
Republicans hold county convention
POLSON — The Lake County Republican Central Committee will hold its county convention for the election of officers for 2015-17 on Thursday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Polson Rural Fire Hall, Regatta Road. This is an open meeting but only elected or appointed precinct committeemen and women are eligible to vote. For more information, call (406) 883-4544.
Friday, May 8
Choose from Episcopal yard sale goodies
POLSON – St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Polson, 110 Sixth Ave., will have a yard sale on Friday, May 8, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free dinner served at Presbyterian Church
POLSON – The May Friendship Table Dinner is coming up on May 8 from 5-7 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.
Saturday, May 9
Co-op to host Spring Green 2015
POLSON — From 10 a.m.-5 p.m., on Saturday, May 9, on the corner of Main and Fourth, the Montana Co-op is hosting its first Spring Green event. This event introduces their health and wellness program and youth program. There will be displays and demonstrations of: magic, music, boxing, Yoga, chiropractics, massage, Zumba, and acupuncture along with delicious Co-op food.
The Co-op and Get Well Clinic will host a weeklong juice fast with registration at the Spring Green event.
Support Relay for Life
POLSON — Come out and support Relay for Life and enjoy the Mother’s Day Mile fun run/walk on Saturday, May 9, with registration at 8 a.m. and race at 9 a.m. Registration and race start in front of Providence St. Joseph Medical Center on 13th Ave W. Pick up your registration form at the front desk at St. Joe’s. Prior to May 1, a family of three or more is $25, and individuals are $8. After May 1, a family of three or more is $40 and an individual is $20. All proceeds go to Relay for Life. For more information, call (406) 883-8275.
Monday, May 11
Polson Board to meet
POLSON — The regular Polson school board meeting will take place on May 11, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. at the District Office, 111 Fourth Ave. E.
Tuesday, May 12
Rainwater capturing, more discussed
POLSON – On Tuesday, May 12, from 7:30-9 p.m., the Permaculture Series continues with rainwater capturing, water management, Keyline design and grey-water options. This class takes place at the Montana Co-op, Polson 410 Main Street. There is no charge for classes but donations are accepted.
Wednesday, May 13
Community violence profile discussed
POLSON – The next Resource Roundtable meeting is on May 13 at noon in the Lake County Health Department Conference Room. Lunch will be provided and the topic for the day is: “Community Profile-Violence and other crimes...how do we compare?” Join us and bring a friend.
Talk up the Community Dance
POLSON — Heart to Heart will play for the Community Dance on Wednesday, May 13.
Thursday, May 14
Gather plant wisdom
POLSON — Come gather some wisdom from the experts at Delaney’s through their Seminar Series. Sessions are every Thursday through the spring season at 5:30 p.m. The sessions are free and open to the public. The session on Thursday, May 14 is titled: “Hanging Basket Care-Keep Them Beautiful All Summer.”
Hear about history of Mission Mountains
POLSON — “A Brief History of the Mission Mountains Wilderness” by Dr. Kari Gunderson, adjunct research professor in the College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana, will be Mission Mountain Audubon’s next evening program on Thursday, May 14, at 7 p.m. in the Polson Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome.
Learn about Audie Murphy’s WWII service
POLSON– On Thursday, May 14, Miracle of America Museum will show “To Hell and Back,” a 1955 feature length movie starring Audie Murphy as himself during his service in WWII. This film depicts his true actions, which earned him the distinction of being the most decorated soldier in American history.