Events with the tag: Polson
Thursday, July 10
Decorates cookies at library
POLSON — The Summer Reading Program gathering takes place on Thursday, July 10, at 10 a.m. Come join the fun as we decorate cookies. Call the library for more information at 406-883-8225.
Rock the Dock
POLSON — The KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US-93, will host a Rock the Dock music event with Kelley & Benny at 7 p.m. Call 406-883-3636 for more information.
Friday, July 11
Join the Paddlefest Palooza ARE Outrigger Challenge
POLSON — ARE Outrigger World presents the 6th annual Paddle Palooza, a 500-meter spring challenge at Polson Fairgrounds on the Flathead River, 320 Regatta Road. Race head-to-head on a 4-lane course. Divisions include: 14-16 juniors, 16-19 juniors, women, men, mixed, legends 50-plus, legends 60-plus, legends 70-plus. Cost is $50 per person. Register a 6-person team at: https://www.silverliningmt.org/2025-paddlefest-montana. The multicultural official opening ceremony begins at 6 p.m.
Local churches host community dinners
POLSON — Polson Churches are hosting free community friendship dinners on Friday nights starting at 5 p.m. Different churches take turns hosting, with each church in charge of a different week of each month. While there are different flavors of churches and meals, each one is free and open to the public. The meal on July 11 will take place the Presbyterian Church, 301 4th Ave. E.
Mother Goose at library
POLSON — The Polson Library’s program for 0-24 month old children takes place on Fridays at 10-11 p.m. in the community room. We will sing songs and have interactive activities for caregivers and their little ones.
Rock the Dock
POLSON — Music starts at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US Highway 93 E, with True Freedom providing the tunes. Admission is free and all ages welcome.
Sandpiper Art Gallery holds watercolor workshop
POLSON — American Water Color Society member, Loren Kovich, will hold a two-day workshop on July 11 and 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $120. Call 406-883-5956 for more information.
Teen Game Club held
POLSON — In the Polson Library’s Community Room every second Friday of each month from 4 to 5:30 p.m., teens can unplug, play and conquer with the Teen Game Club.
Watch the MV Super Oval Montana 200
POLSON — The Montana 200, with Super Late Models, will have Hobby Stocks on Friday, July 11 and INEX Legends on Saturday, July 12. Gates open at 4 p.m., qualifying happens at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. For more information, go to: MissionValleySuperOval.com.
Saturday, July 12
Paddle Palooza begins second day’s events
POLSON — The second day of the Paddle Palooza is Saturday, July 12, and includes an ARE 25-mile voyage, point to point. There is a 20 team limit. Cost is $150 per person.
Register at https://www.silverliningmt.org/2025-paddlefest-montana. A musical event will take place in the evening at the Polson Fairgrounds.
Wednesday, July 16
Free meditation class offered
POLSON - Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays for online instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom and in-person. The classes will be rom 6 to 7:30 p.m. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com. Go to: www.missionmountainzen.org for more information.
Polson Seniors for July 16, 2025
By Pete Mangels for the Valley Journal
POLSON - AARP’s Safe Driving Course will be held on Tuesday, July 29, from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Early sign-up is requested. We have about a dozen more openings available. There is no testing, and this is a video assisted course with informal discussions, and a take-home study guide. The cost is $25 for non-AARP members and $20 for AARP members. You can get a substantial discount from your insurance company for completing this course. Limited enrollment is allowed so please call to register.
If you are over 50 and desire to expand comfort zone, we have a great opportunity to awaken, supplement, and expand your experiences by serving the Polson Senior Community Center by serving in a leadership position.
Nominations (yes, you can nominate yourself), are now being accepted. Call or visit.
Traffic on highway 93 through Polson now takes over 30-minutes for the 4-mile journey. Be patient. Plan. Be awar, safe.
Activities (air conditioned):
- Wednesday Play Day: cards, board games, kitchen-table games, Dominoes. Invite a foursome. Casual - cool.
- Bingo: Fridays at 6 p.m. standard games; Wednesdays, “playing card” elimination style bingo -Last week on Wednesday had nearly 50 people at 6 p.m.
- Exercise: You decide your level of comfort - M-W-F, 10:30–11:30 a.m. - video-assisted - low impact
- Pinochle: Thursdays (standard) and Mondays (no pass) - 12:30-3 p.m. Early birds at noon. Rotate partners. High Score last week was eight Aces. Ray Salomon had his first 1,000 pt. meld in his over 80 years of playing the game. Randy B. was his partner. Games are typically played to 1500 pts. Come join us.
- Pool: open table from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Spinning Wheelers: first Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - 208-520-1013
- VSO (Veterans Service Officer:) first Friday and third Tuesday of each month - 9 a.m.-noon - Walk-ins OK.
Menu (subject to change) - lunch $5 donation - served from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 16: Sloppy Joe’s ‘tater’ tots, corn, fruit Jell-O, tapioca pudding
- Thursday, July 17: pork chops, taters-n-gravy, orange beets, spinach salad, brownie
- Friday, July 18: egg strata with blueberries, link sausage, peas, oranges, pineapple cake
- Monday, July 21: chili-mac soup, crem peaches, cinnamon roll, ice cream bars
- Tuesday, July 22: chicken pot pie, biscuit, baked pears, green salad, rhubarb-gingerbread
- Wednesday, July 23: taco-Catalina salad, black bean salad, dessert
- Thursday, July 24: Chicago dogs, tater tots, mixed veggies, green salad, cookies
- Fridy, July 25: baked Ham, scalloped potatoes, yams, pretzel salad, strawberry-rhubarb cake
The Community Center is available for your special event: daily, weekends or evenings at 504 Third Ave. E. We are open 8 a.m.–3 p.m. weekdays. or later by appointment. Call us at 406-883-4735. Email: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook!
Thursday, July 17
Rock the Dock
POLSON — The KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US-93, will host a Rock the Dock music event with Joe Martinez at 7 p.m. Call 406-883-3636 for more information.
Summer Reading Program gathers
POLSON — The Summer Reading Program gathering takes place on Thursday, July 17, at 10 a.m. Come join the fun. Activity to be determined. Call the library for more information at 406-883-8225.
Friday, July 18
Dragon Boat Festival held on Flathead Lake
POLSON — Unite your corporate team, competitive friends and family and join thrilling races and a vibrant cultural celebration. Team practices take place on Friday, July 18. Go to: silverliningmt.org for more information and to register.
Learn about Flathead watershed Climate Café
POLSON — Concerned about the climate? The Climate Café offers an open space to connect, share ideas, and discuss meaningful actions. Our focus is on creating a resilient Flathead watershed and fostering unity for positive change. The group meets the third Friday of every month at the Flathead Lakers Patio, 110 Main St. Polson from 9-11 a.m. Join us to make a difference in our community.
Rock the Dock
POLSON — The KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US-93, will host a Rock the Dock music event with the group Good Company and Friends at 7 p.m. Call 406-883-3636 for more information.
Saturday, July 19
Poker Paddle on Flathead Lake
POLSON — The 9th annual Poker Paddle for clean water returns on Saturday, July 19. Tickets are $50 for adults and $35 for youth paddlers 17 and under. Parents or guardians must be present. There will be food carts to order from. The event kicks off at Boettcher Park with registration at 8:30 a.m. and staggered start times. Limited to 100 vessels. Proceeds benefit Flathead Lakers. Register at givebutter.com.
Join Toddler Time
POLSON — The Polson Library‘s Toddler Time is a program for 2-3 year old active Toddlers on Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. This program is all about movement where we’ll read active stories, dance, sing and shake it all about. Held in the Community Room.
Join Toddler Time
POLSON — The Polson Library‘s Toddler Time is a program for 2-3 year old active Toddlers on Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. This program is all about movement where we’ll read active stories, dance, sing and shake it all about. Held in the Community Room.
Miracle of America presents ‘Live History Days’
POLSON — The Miracle of America Museum will host ‘Live History Days’ with exhibitors active from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 19, and Sunday July 20. This kid-friendly atmosphere has dragster race car, carnival/circus ride, old-time machines, barbers cutting hair, sawmill equipment, glass blowing, a blacksmith, schoolhouse pump, medical building, Vietnam era rifle, flywheel engine can crusher, music, spinning, motorcycle sidecar, military rigs, tractor and more.
MT Dragon Boat Festival continues
POLSON — Unite your corporate team, competitive friends and family and join thrilling races and a vibrant cultural celebration. Categories include: women, men, mixed, all cancer survivors, breast cancer survivors, youth and corporate cup challenge.
A musical event will end the evening at the Polson Fairgrounds.
Go to: silverliningmt.org for more information and to register.
Take Back the Power event planned
POLSON — Polson High School is hosting the USPA “Take Back the Power” event on Saturday, July 19. Powerlifting is more than just a competition involving three tests of strength (squat, bench, deadlift). Events get underway at 9 a.m. and continues into the afternoon. Cost is $15 at the door or $5 for students with I.D. For more information, contact Scott Sciaretta at 406-249-1672.
Sunday, July 20
Final day of ‘Live History Days’ held
POLSON — The Miracle of America Museum will host ‘Live History Days’ with exhibitors active from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday July 20. Volunteers are always needed. Call 406-883-6804 for more information.
Go to Sacajawea Park for Festival of Art
POLSON — Sacajawea Park is the site for the 10th annual Festival of Art. Held on Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday, July 20, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This event features original fine art and crafts. Go to: SandpiperArtGalleryand Gifts.com/festivals for more information.
Race to see last day of MT Dragon Boat Festival
POLSON — The final day of Dragon Boat racing takes place on Sunday, July 20. Categories include women, men, mixed, all cancer survivors, breast cancer survivors, youth and corporate cup challenge. Go to: https://www.silverliningmt.org/2025-paddlefest-montana for more information and to register.
Visit last day of Festival of Art
POLSON — At Sacajawea Park the final day of the 10th annual Festival of Art will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This event features original fine art and crafts.
Go to: SandpiperArtGalleryandGifts.com/festivals for more information.
Monday, July 21
Library Teen Event
POLSON — The Polson Library invites tweens and teens to the teen book club, “The Book Drop,” to read and discuss “Stargirl,” by Jerry Spinelli. Registration is required.
Call the library at 406-883-8225 for more information.
Wednesday, July 23
Free meditation class offered
POLSON — Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays for online instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom and in-person. The classes will be rom 6 to 7:30 p.m. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class.
For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com. Go to: www.missionmountainzen.org for more information.
Polson City Council to meet
POLSON — The Impact Fee Advisory Committee of the Polson City Council will meet on Wednesday, July 23, at 1 p.m. via Zoom or in the City Hall Commission Chambers. Link to the meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81639584783 Meeting ID: 816 3958 4783 - OR – dial in by phone: 253-215-8782. If you are unable to access the meeting via the attached link, please visit: www.zoom.com and enter the meeting.
A discussion and action will take place regarding water/sewer impact fee recommendations to the City Commission.
