Events with the tag: Polson

POLSON — Good Shepherd’s youth group will have a yard sale on Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., to raise funds for the June service trip to Bethlehem.

High quality furniture and furnishings have been donated to the sale, along with a vast assortment of books and housewares. The sale will be indoors and outdoors (weather permitting) at the church, 409 Fourth Ave. E., in Polson.

Proceeds from the sale will help fund the kids’ trip to the Holy Land next month. There, they will learn and serve at the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem, and also tour sacred sites.

For details, call (406) 883-5864, or stop by the church.

POLSON —Ever wondered what your best friend is trying to tell you? Join us for a free class and learn about “Canine Communication.” This class is suitable for all the family and helps keep kids safe from dog bites. You will have fun and explore a little about the life of our dogs living in a human world. Come on Saturday, May 31, from 1–2 p.m. at the Mission Valley Animal Shelter, 36251 N. Reservoir Road, Polson. Call (406) 883-5312, to reserve a place and for more information.

POLSON — Head over Heals presents a gymnastics exhibition show free to the public. It will be held at the Alliance Church on Highway 93 in Polson from 9 a.m.-1:15 p.m. on May 31.

POLSON — “911, Thanks” is an event to say thanks to the local first responders for all they do to keep the community safe. Come join us for a free lunch, bouncy toys, face painting, and more. This event is takes place on May 31 at Polson Alliance Church, 46873 Highway 93, and starts at 10 a.m., and goes until 3 p.m. For more information, call the church office at (406) 883-4179, or send an email to: officeofpac@gmail.com.

POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce will host a “free” customer service training targeted at front line staff that interact with our tourists. Please join us Monday, June 2, 2014, from 1-4 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. There will be Montana based videos, tourism scenarios, resources for guiding your visitors, and instruments to start using the moment you return to your business. Call the Chamber of Commerce at (406) 883-5969, to RSVP or to ask questions. 

POLSON — Polson Chamber’s general meeting and luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, at the Polson Elk’s Lodge from 12-1 p.m. Polson School District’s superintendent Dr. Linda Reksten will be our featured speaker. She will present on the state of the schools. For more information, please call the Chamber office at (406) 883-5969. A hot entrée lunch will be served for $12 per person.

POLSON — Please mark your calendars and join us June 5 at 10 a.m. and help Murdoch’s celebrate their grand opening in Polson. Murdoch’s will have lots of give-a-ways. The Local Marine Corps League and Warrior Society will start off with a flag ceremony, the Polson Chamber will have an official ribbon cutting ceremony and there will be a drum ceremony. Come welcome Polson’s Murdoch’s store to the community.

POLSON — This Friday night a prime rib dinner will be served from 6-8 p.m. for $12, which includes sides and all the fixings. The June 6 dinner will be a fundraiser for the Elks Scholarship. Tickets are available at the Elks Lodge, make sure to get your's early.

POLSON — On Sunday, June 8, at 4 p.m. Josiah and Rachael Pettit with Michael Vergeront will present a piano recital at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Polson. The program will include Beethoven Pathetique Sonata, Chopin First Ballade, Moonlight Sonata, plus works of Debussy and de Falla. Josiah, 16, and Rachael, 18, are the children of Jim and Shirley Pettit of Ronan, who play at numerous events around the valley as The Little Big Band. Michael is the son of Heather and Charlie Vergeront of Polson. All are students of Trish Tavenner of Polson. The public is welcome and refreshments will be served. For more information, call (406) 249 5172.  

POLSON — There will be a Polson School Board meeting on Monday, June 9, at the district office, 111 Fourth Ave. E., at 5:30 p.m. 

POLSON — The Center for Rural Affairs invites Polson and area residents to join a meeting on Wednesday, June 11, at the North Lake County Library in Polson in the meeting room from 5-7 p.m. The meeting is about agriculture, adaptation, and rural Montana’s future and will include a community discussion featuring farmers, ranchers, scientists, and the faith community. Come join us for a two-hour meeting at the Polson library. There will be no charge and everyone is welcome.

POLSON — June 11 marks the return of Heart to Heart.  Welcome back. We dance from 7-10 p.m. As always, treats are welcome. Come to the Elks Lodge to dance, and bring fathers and celebrate Father's Day. Also bring your mates, friends, and significant others as well.

POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire District trustee monthly meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station.

POLSON — The Marine Corps League meets every second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Driftwood Family Restaurant in Polson. For more information, call John Miller at (406) 890-0964 or usmcfox21@gmail.com. 

POLSON — “Pumas, Guanacos, and Patagonia National Park” by Jim Williams will be the next evening program of the Mission Mountain Audubon Society on Thursday, June 12, at 7 p.m. in the Polson Library meeting room. Jim was sponsored by Patagonia Inc. to travel to the southern end of the world as a conservation ambassador. He has been involved with puma research, management, and conservation for more than 20 years.

Everyone is welcome.

POLSON — Flag Day will be celebrated a couple of days early at the second Thursday evening program at the Miracle of America Museum, on June 12 at 6:30 pm. The program will cover the history of our American Flag and flag etiquette presented by Marine Sgt. Chuck Lewis. Lewis will also discuss his walk across America for wounded veterans. Admission is free and there will be free flags for all children. If you have questions, call Gil at (406) 270-7895.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library District is seeking applicants for an opening on its Board of Trustees. Residency within the district’s boundaries (the same boundaries as Polson High School District #23) and a desire to serve are required for this volunteer position. The successful candidate will complete the term of a retiring trustee and will be eligible to run for office in the spring of 2015. Deadline for application submission is June 13. 

For more information or an application form, please call the circulation desk at 406-883-8225 or stop by the library at 2 First Avenue E, in Polson.

POLSON — Robert DePoe, president of Salish Kootenai College, will be the guest speaker at the Friday, June 13, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club. The meeting begins at noon and adjourns at l p.m. It is held in the Polson Rural Fire Department building on Regatta Road near the fairgrounds.

POLSON — The June Friendship Table Dinner is coming up on June 13 from 5-7 p.m. at the Polson Presbyterian Church located across from Linderman School.  Come join us for a free dinner that is open to all.