Events with the tag: Polson

POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery at 306 Main Street in Polson holds its annual Christmas Art Show Nov. 28-Dec. 24. Local member artists have filled the Gallery and Gift Shop with original artwork and crafts for the budget minded or extravagant shopper. Sandpiper Art Gallery will be a part of the Polson Art Walk on Friday, Dec. 7, with a special open house from 5-8 p.m. Artists will be on hand demonstrating raku pottery, felt birds, painting and fast drawing. Contact the gallery at(406) 883-5956 or visit Sandpiperartgallery.com for more information.

POLSON — A free community dinner will be served on Friday, Nov. 30, at Polson Community Church, 1814 First Street East. The dinner will be served from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a hot meal.

POLSON — The Polson Loaves and Fish Food Pantry has $9,500 of “match” money to help our neighbors in need thanks to Town Pump and Les Schwab Tires. You can help the Polson Pantry’s food outreach effort by making a cash donation prior to Nov. 30. Send to Polson Food Pantry, 904 First Street East, Polson, MT 59860.

POLSON — Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Cove Deli on Friday, Nov. 30, from 4-5:45 p.m. for pictures and then off to the Parade of Lights. Polson’s annual Parade of Lights will be held at 6 p.m. There will be the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree along with the arrival of Santa.

The stores will be open until 7 p.m. both Friday and Saturday for the downtown open house. What a great way to kick of the holiday season.

POLSON — The Northwest Montana Accordion Association will jam from 2 to 5:30 p.m., at the Polson Elks Club, Main Street, on Dec. 2. Join us. 

POLSON — Spring soccer registration is now open. You can come to either of the signup events on Dec. 3 or Jan. 8 at Polson High School Commons (5 to 7 p.m.) or send registration materials to PYSA, P.O. Box 1337, Polson, MT 59860. Deadline is Jan. 15. For more information, go to polsonyouthsoccer.org or email us at info@polsonyouthsoccer.org.

POLSON — The Singing Sons of Beaches will provide entertainment at a wine and cheese fundraiser for Julie Berry’s kids on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Big Sky Bistro from 4 to 7 p.m.

A community of love, concern and care surrounds Julie Berry and her four children. Fundraisers are scheduled to raise money to help Julie, who is fighting cancer, provide a brighter Christmas for her children.

The KwaTaqNuk is donating a gift basket of wine and a one-night stay at the resort to be raffled during the fundraiser.

Various businesses and friends are stepping up to provide auto repairs, a family photograph and other services and gifts.

A bank account was established at First Citizens Bank to help cover Christmas gifts for Julie Berry’s kids. Donations can be made to that account until Dec. 14.

POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery at 306 Main St. in Polson holds its annual Christmas Art Show now through Dec. 24. Local member artists have filled the Gallery and Gift Shop with original artwork and crafts for the budget minded or extravagant shopper. Sandpiper Art Gallery will be a part of the Polson Art Walk on Friday, Dec. 7, with a special open house from 5-8 p.m. Artists will be on hand demonstrating raku pottery, felt birds, painting and fast drawing. Contact the gallery at (406) 883-5956 or visit Sandpiperartgallery.com for more information.

POLSON — Polson’s downtown open house will continue on Friday, Dec. 7, from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The open house will happen again on Friday, Dec. 14 with the Living Windows exhibits. Businesses will be open until 7 p.m. Pictures with Santa will take place at the Cove from 4-7 p.m. on both Dec. 7 and Dec. 14.

POLSON — The first annual Quick Draw and Art Auction, sponsored by Sandpiper Art Gallery, will be held at Glacier Brewery, 6 10th Ave. E., on Dec. 8 from 5-8 p.m. Sandpiper member artists will each complete an original piece of artwork in one hour. Attendees are encouraged to watch and interact with the artists as they work. The work period will be followed by an auction of the artwork produced. Sandpiper members have donated additional original artwork to make the auction even more exciting. A portion of the funds raised will go to the Sandpiper Scholarship Fund. Glacier Brewery will have all of their ales available for purchase and the Flathead Cheese Company will provide light refreshments.

POLSON — Polson Heart and Soul continues its neighborhood gatherings at the Fire Hall (off Fairgrounds Road) at 25B Regatta Rd., Sunday, Dec. 9, from 1-3:30 p.m. 

Fun, good conversation and a free brunch are planned and babysitting services are available. Every one of all ages is welcome to attend, with special emphasis for those living in the area just north of the bridge to Jette Lake and Jette Meadows. Polson Heart and Soul project is holding over 20 of these gatherings to find out what you think about Polson. Folks are invited to engage in a friendly conversation with neighbors to ultimately help develop a stronger, healthier Polson, while preserving the best of what Polson already is.

All are invited to let their views be heard. The schedule of activities includes brunch from 1–1:30 p.m., small group conversations from 1:30–2:30 p.m., and sharing with discussion from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Come join your neighbors and visit about the future of Polson. 

To help ensure adequate food and babysitting services, please RSVP by Dec. 7, to polsonheartsoul@montanasky.net or call (406) 250-3498. 

POLSON — The Beautification Committee of Envision Polson invites you to nominate what “best” embodies the joy of the season through our “Celebrate the Season of Light” decoration contest. Nominate yourself or your neighbor on one of the following categories: best business, best residence, best church, or best neighborhood.

Entry forms and information available at the chamber office or on our website: www.polsonchamber.com.

Drop off entries at the Polson Chamber of Commerce office from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 418 Main Street by Monday, Dec. 10.

POLSON — “Skulls, Furs, Feathers and Feet: Facts and Misconceptions” by Allen Bone and Janene Lichtenberg will be the next program of the Mission Mountain Audubon Society on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m., in the Polson library meeting room. All ages are welcome. This will be an interactive, hands-on presentation, so bring your questions about the wild animals in our area.