Events with the tag: Polson
Wednesday, January 4
McDonald to speak at Chamber lunch
POLSON — The first Polson Chamber meeting of 2017 will feature Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Communications Director Robert McDonald. The luncheon meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort from noon-1 p.m. A graduate of Western Montana University with a degree in journalism, McDonald worked as a reporter for several newspapers, including the Spokesman Review, before becoming CSKT’s Communications Director in 2006. He also serves as an Associate Justice to the Tribal Appellate Court. Cost of the luncheon is $11. Reservations for the luncheon are not required. For additional information about the Chamber and its activities, call the Chamber office at 406-883-5969.
Thursday, January 5
Club welcomes speaker from Hope Project
POLSON — Please join the Kiwanis Club on Thursday, Jan. 5, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, Koostatah Room from noon-1 p.m., when our guest speaker will be Caroline McDonald who is the coordinator for the Hope Project. Dr. LeeAnna Muzquiz and Dr. Jamie Straub will join her. The program structures around helping moms to receive non-judgmental prenatal care and connect them with services unique to their situation such as transportation to medical appointments, addiction counseling and help developing lifelong goals. The Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Thursday each month. Everyone is welcome.
Friday, January 6
Free tax assistance offered
POLSON — The AARP Tax-Aide Program provides free help in preparing and electronically filing federal and state income tax returns for low to moderate-income taxpayers. This service is free to taxpayers of any age. Help will be available at the Polson Senior Center every Monday and Thursday during the month of February, by appointment only. Call 406-883-4735.
Monday, January 9
ACT meets, sets 2017 agenda
POLSON — The Lake County Chapter of ACT for America will meet and set its 2017 agenda on Monday, Jan. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk. A brief video from founder Brigitte Gabriel will be shown pointing out the current challenges to strengthen our national security and to keep our state and country safe from the threat of radical Islam. The public is invited and input from all interested citizens is encouraged.
Tuesday, January 10
Listen to Grammy Award winning bass player
POLSON — Billy Peterson, a two-time Grammy Award winner and world famous bass player, is performing with sons Will, Ricky and other special guests at the Eastshore Smokehouse on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Showtime is from 6-10 p.m. Admission is free; call 406-887-2096 for reservations.
Wednesday, January 11
Meeting set to discuss Public Law 280
POLSON — Lake County Commissioners will hold a public meeting about Public Law 280 at 10 a.m. on Jan. 11 in room 211 of the Lake County Court house. The public will hear both sides of the financial issues surrounding the federal law that defines criminal jurisdiction of Tribal members within the reservation boundaries, and a resolution of intent to withdraw from the agreement.
Thursday, January 12
Masumola Club to enjoy chili, cheese
POLSON — Join your hosts the Bjorks, Faircloughs and Dan Barz Thursday, Jan. 12, for the first Masumola Meeting of 2017. Social hour starts at 5:45 p.m. Hosts are providing chili and cheese. Suggested food distribution: A–H - hot dish or cornbread, rolls, butter; I–O – dessert; P–Z - salad or veggie.
Friday, January 13
Free dinner served at Polson Church
POLSON — The January Friendship Table Dinner is on Jan. 13 from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.
Pachyderms invite Judge Christopher to speak
POLSON — The Lake County Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, Jan. 13, at noon in the Rural Polson Fire Department building on Regatta Road in Polson. District Judge Kim Christopher will be the featured speaker. She will explain the need for a separate criminal justice building. She is expected to share courtroom examples of potentially explosive situations where feuding family members needed to be separated by deputy sheriffs. Anyone wishing to be informed on this issue is cordially invited to attend the meeting.