Events with the tag: Polson

POLSON — The April Presbyterian Church Friendship Table dinner is on Friday, April 8, 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.

POLSON/ST. IGNATIUS — Samir Bitar will present “Perspectives on Islam,” in two locations on Friday, April 8. The first presentation is at 12:30 p.m. in the North Lake County Library conference room in Polson. The second presentation will begin with a potluck at 5:30 p.m. and then the presentation at 6 p.m. at the Mission Valley United Methodist Church, top of Post Creek Hill. The Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition is hosting these events. Contact them at 406-745-4259 or 406-745-3303 for more information.

POLSON — The Port Polson Players’ 41st season opens with “Absurd Person Singular” a British comedy by Sir Alan Ayckbourn Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 8-10 with Friday and Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets can be reserved by calling 406-883-9212 or by going to portpolsonplayers.com.

POLSON — On Friday, April 8, Jill Southerland will present a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed resort tax. She mentioned the committee is looking at a six-months tax. Come to the meeting to find out the dates the tax will be in effect, what will be taxed, and what might be the tax rate. She will also discuss what projects the tax will be used to fund, e.g. roads, parks, sewer plant, water wells, etc. 

The meeting is at the Polson Rural Fire Hall with social gathering starting at 11:30 a.m. and the meeting commencing from noon-1 p.m. For more information contact Norm Johnson at 406-883-0398.

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery will present a multi-media show featuring the artwork of students from local schools and their teachers. “Who’s Teaching Whom?” will be shown April 2-15 with a reception held on Friday, April 8. Teachers learn from their students and visa versa. For more information contact the Gallery at 406-883-5956.

POLSON — The Polson High School tennis team will have a meet on Friday, April 8, at the tennis courts in Polson on Sixth Ave. E. Dillon vs. Polson at 4 p.m. For more information contact Polson High School at 406-883-6351 or go to www.polson.k12.mt.us/phs

POLSON — The Polson High School Tennis team will have a meet on Saturday, April 9, at the tennis courts in Polson on Sixth Ave. E. Dillon vs. Polson at 9 a.m., and Whitefish vs. Polson at 3 p.m. For more information contact the Polson High School at 406-883-6351 or go to www.polson.k12.mt.us/phs/.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library in Polson is offering its traditional Food for Fines event during National Library Week, April 11-16. Overdue items or fines will be waived when you bring one item of canned or nonperishable packaged food to the circulation desk for each book/CD/DVD, etc. that is late. This does not include lost or damaged items. All food contributions will be donated to the Polson Loaves and Fish Food Pantry.

POLSON — The Lake County Chapter of ACT for America will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Polson Red Lion Hotel. The program includes two short videos that will inspire members to action. Linda Sauer and Ed Kugler will lead a discussion of local opportunities to work on two of ACT’s primary objectives: to confront terrorism and to secure the border. The public is encouraged to attend this free program. Bring a friend who wants to help make America more secure. For additional information email lakecountyact@gmail.com. 

POLSON — Polson Rotary seeks partner applications for this year’s Festival of Youth. Applications will be accepted through April 30. Applicants must be nonprofit organizations who serve youth in Lake County. The selected applicant will be considered a partner and will be expected to sell tickets and volunteer at the event on Aug. 20. Polson Rotary is also looking for teams to compete in the Chili Cook-off. Applications can be found on the Polson Rotary website: www.clubrunner.ca/polson. Polson Rotary has given $235,250 to various projects.

POLSON — Please join us at the next Resource Roundtable at noon on Wednesday, April 13, to find out what is taking place and network with others. The meeting is at the Lake County Health Department conference room and lunch will be provided. Topics for the day will include: Friends Forever Mentoring, Helping Hands, Greater Polson Community Foundation and Lake County Housing. Bring a friend with you and please RSVP for meal count.

POLSON — “Charismatic Curlews and Citizen Conservation in the Mission Valley” by Janene Lichtenburg and Amy Seaman will be the next program of the Mission Mountain Audubon Society on Thursday, April 14, at 7 p.m. in the Polson Library meeting room.

POLSON — Best Beginnings, in conjunction with local educational entities in the Mission Valley, is hosting two different nights for families with young children, April 14 and April 20. Parents with children planning on attending kindergarten next year are especially encouraged to attend. On April 14, at the Cherry Valley Elementary School—Polson Gym, this free event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a light dinner, family activities and a goodies bag. Child care will be provided. If you have questions, please call the Head Start Center at 406-745-4509.

POLSON — On Thursday April 14, you are cordially invited to the Masumola Spring Fling. Do you remember that feeling of getting out of school, on that first, nice spring day? Do you remember your first puppy love? Do you remember playing favorite games with your friends, ‘till it was time to run home for dinner? Well, you’re invited to feel young all over again. Come on out to the Masumola Spring Fling at the Masumola Club on Highway 35, where an evening of good friends, good food, fun, games, prizes and laughter will be enjoyed by all. Social time begins at 5:45 p.m. Your hosts Bobbie and Mike Faas and Toni and Tomas Aviles look forward to serving a delicious chalupa dinner with all the fixings. Suggested food distribution: A–H hot dish; I –O dessert; P-Z salad or vegetable. Feel free to bring your favorite fruits or salads, tastiest side dishes, favorite family recipes or desserts etc., like you usually do. 

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library will host the Humanities Montana Speakers Bureau program, “Well-Behaved Women Rarely Make History: Women in Science” Thursday, April 14, at 2 p.m. in the library meeting room. This event is free and open to the public. Call the library for more information, 406-883-8225.

POLSON – Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Monica J. Lindeen will screen a made-in-Montana documentary about investment fraud on Thursday, April 14, from 5-7 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk. The event, which includes a complimentary meal for attendees, has no admission fee but seating is limited. For reservations, call 1-800-332-6148 or visit csimt.gov/fraudtour.

POLSON — The public may meet the candidates running for the 2016 Irrigation District elections on Thursday, April 14, at 7 p.m. at the VFW meeting room, 423 Main Street in Polson. Candidates running in the Flathead Mission and Jocko Valley Irrigation Districts will be invited to explain their positions on the critical issues facing the irrigation project. Call Carol with questions at 406-745-4451

POLSON — The Polson Fairgrounds, Inc. 26th annual Cowboy Ball will be Friday, April 15, under the “big tent” at the Polson Fairgrounds. The fundraising banquet and auction is the main source of funding for the Polson Fairgrounds facility, which does not receive any annual county tax dollars. 

No-host cocktails and a silent auction begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by a prime rib dinner buffet at 6:30 p.m., and a live auction at 7:30 p.m. Dancing to ShoDown will take place after the auction. The $40 tickets are available to purchase in Polson at Wild Horse framing, Gull Printing, Crow’s Nest Gallery or from PFI board members. For more information, call  David or Una Rose Graham at 406-883-1100, Brian Jones at 406-261-8731, or Sharon Procopio at 406-261-2861.

POLSON — Polson Youth Soccer U18 boys’ team will play FC Missoula’s soccer team at Linderman School at 9 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. on April 16.

POLSON — On April 19 an AARP Smart Driver Course will be offered at the Polson Area Senior Center from 8:30-11 a.m. and from 1-3 p.m. Call 406-883-4735 for a reservation.

POLSON — Missoula Self Help Law Center will be in Polson on Tuesday, April 19, at the North Lake County Public Library from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. They will provide services on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Walk-ins are welcome all day or to schedule an appointment please call 406-258-3428.

POLSON — Best Beginnings, in conjunction with local educational entities in the Mission Valley, is hosting a night for families with young children. Parents with children planning on attending kindergarten next year are especially encouraged to attend. On April 20, at the Pablo Elementary School Gym, this free event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a light dinner, family activities and a goodies bag. Child Care will be provided. If you have questions, please call the Head Start Center at 406-745-4509.

POLSON — A community dance will be held at the Elks on Wednesday, April 20, from 7-10 p.m. Ken’s Country Combo will be playing. We’re looking for more dancers; come on out.

POLSON — Members of the Flathead Basin Commission will hold a meeting on April 20, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Lake County Courthouse in Polson. The a.m. portion of the meeting will focus on Aquatic Invasive Species updates. The afternoon portion of the meeting will feature a series of presentations related to Flathead waters.

All FBC meetings are open to the public. For more information, contact the FBC at 406-240-3453. 

POLSON — We are going to plant a happy face at the April Parents as Teachers Playgroup and pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend this free program. Kids will be able to take both their plant and a book home with them. Come join us from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Lake County Public Health Department, 802 Main St. This is a good chance to meet other families with young children in the area, and to learn more about the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program. Call LCPH at 406-883-7288 for more information.

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will be held Thursday, April 21, from 5-7 p.m. Your host will be Sportspage located at 101 Heritage Lane. See you there.