Events with the tag: Polson

POLSON — Kenneth Bret Richardson of Waddell and Reed Financial Advisors invites you to Glacier Brewing Company the first Wednesday of every month from 4-6 p.m. to “wine” about the market. For more information call 406-257-7170 or go to: waddell.co/kbrichardson@ wradvisors.com.

POLSON — Because of the activities surrounding the Fourth of July celebration, the Polson Chamber of Commerce has decided not to hold the regularly scheduled luncheon meeting on Wednesday, July 6. Scheduled speaker, Webb Brown of the Montana State Chamber of Commerce will speak at the Chamber’s September meeting instead.

POLSON — Lake County Republican Central Committee will hold their monthly meeting on July 6 at the Polson Rural Fire Hall at 6:30 p.m. The State Rules Convention will be discussed and assignments will be made for staffing the Lake County Fair and the Cherry Festival booths. The public is always invited. There is always extensive political discussion. Call 406-844-2386 for additional information.

POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Varsity Mariners play against the Bitteroot Bucs during their home game, which begins at 4 p.m.

POLSON — Celebrate the Fourth of July on the sixth by wearing red, white and blue to the community dance at the Elks. Please come and have a good time and dance between 7-10 p.m.

POLSON — The Lake County School Transportation Committee will meet on Thursday, July 7, at 1:30 p.m. in the large conference room of the Lake County Courthouse. Adjustments needed in bus routes for the upcoming school year will be discussed. Guests are welcome. Please contact Carolyn O. Hall, Lake County Superintendent of Schools, at 406-883-7262 for further information.

POLSON — A free dinner will be held at Polson Presbyterian Church on Friday, July 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 — A Girls Youth Basketball and Volleyball Camp will be held July 11- 13. This camp is for girls going into grades 2- 8. Basketball camp is from 9 a.m.-noon and volleyball camp is from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. each day. A free lunch will be served at Cherry Valley if registered for both. Applications are available on the Polson High School website. Mail completed applications to: Joe Quinn, 301 Twentieth Ave. W, Polson or bring it to Linderman Gym on July 11 at 8:45 a.m.

POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Junior Varsity Mariners play against Havre during their home game, which begins at 11 a.m.

POLSON — Come learn and earn $20 worth of Fresh SNAP Double Dollars to be spent on locally-grown produce at the Polson Farmer’s Market. All are welcome, including children, but only SNAP recipients will receive market credit. Learn to hot water bath-can so you can put up fresh garden and market produce and save money, with Rene Kittle from 2-4 p.m.: 701 B First Street E. Space is limited; sign up at the Polson Farmers Market today.

POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Varsity Mariners play against the Missoula Mavericks A during their home game, which begins at 2 p.m.

POLSON — The July Parents as Teachers Playgroup will feature “Exercise Fun” with Lynette Duford. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend this free program. Come join us from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Lake County Public Health Department, 802 Main Street, on Wednesday, July 13. 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. We’ll have snacks and door prizes – bring a friend. Call LCPH at 406-883-7288 for more information.

POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Junior Varsity Mariners play against the Bitterroot Red Sox during their home game, which begins at 4 p.m.

POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire Board meeting will be held Wednesday, July 13, at 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station.

POLSON — North Lake County Library will host a presentation by members of the Flathead Lake Biological Station on Thursday, July 14, at 10 a.m. A youth writing club meets at the library from 1-3 p.m. Call 406-883-8225 for more information.

POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Varsity Mariners play against the Glacier Twins during their home game, which begins at 4 p.m.

POLSON — North Lake County Library will hold Movie Day on July 14 and go to the Showboat Cinema in Polson and watch the “The Parent Trap.” For more information contact the library at 406-883-8225.

POLSON — Consider cherries jubilee, cherry-limeade, cherry bourbon ice cream, grilled trout with cherry salsa, cherry-rosemary sea salt focaccia, and who could forget cherry pie? It’s time to dig through your recipe box to find your best recipe featuring Montana cherries. In conjunction with the Montana Cherry Symposium on Sept. 14 at the KwaTaqNuk the Montana Cherry Advisory Committee will host a Cherry Cook-Off. If you are interested in entering the Cherry Cook-Off, registration forms can be found online at: www.agr. mt.gov/agr/producer/checkoff/ cherries. Recipes should be original, creative, and easy to prepare. All submissions should be sent to the Montana Department of Agriculture by Friday, July 15. After the deadline, entries will be screened and eight will be chosen to participate in the live cook-off on Sept. 14. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three chefs, as well as one People’s Choice award winner.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library holds game days and Friday flicks on alternative weeks from 3:45-5:15 p.m. in the library meeting room. For more information contact the library at 406-883-8225.

POLSON — Polson Main Street Flathead Cherry Festival will be held Saturday, July 16, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, July 17, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Come enjoy the great selection of vendors, Flathead Cherries, homemade cherry pies, cherry quilts on display in store windows, unique arts and crafts, entertainment, sidewalk sales and specials all weekend long. For more information call 406-883-3667.

POLSON — Mark your calendars for a fun-filled weekend at the Miracle of America Museum located at 36094 Memory Lane on July 16-17. There will be historic movies Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon. If you or a friend could do a pioneer craft or activity or help operate or demonstrate some of our pioneer artifacts please contact Gil at 406-883-6264 or www.miracleofamericamuseum. org.

POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Varsity Mariners play against the K. Valley Rangers during their home game, which begins at 2 p.m.

POLSON — The Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County will sponsor the third annual Polson Mud Run on Saturday, July 16, at 9 a.m. (to open the Cherry Festival). This is a fun-filled, muddy, 5K obstacle course held at the Polson Fairgrounds. Registration can be found on flatheadbgc.org.

POLSON — The Polson community will have an opportunity to hear the accomplished Ellerhein Girls' Choir during a free concert on Monday, July 18, at 7 p.m. at the Polson High School auditorium. The choir from Tallinn, Estonia, is traveling to the United States to participate in the International Choral Festival in Missoula. The Ellerhein Choir members are young women ranging in age from 14-19 years old, and who perform both classical and contemporary choral music. The choir has won international competitions and was nominated for a Grammy in 2004.

POLSON — At 10 a.m. on Mondays, North Lake County Library Public Library holds Mother Goose book and finger plays for the little ones. Makerspace hands-on activities for children of all ages are held Mondays from 1-3 p.m. For more information contact the library at 406-883-8225.

POLSON — The sixth annual Flathead Lake Blues Festival will provide two evenings of great music on Friday, Aug. 19, and Saturday, Aug. 20. Friday’s music is from 6 p.m.-midnight, on Salish Point (on the shore of Polson Bay between Sacajawea Park and KwaTaqNuk Resort). Friday’s bands are: Robin Barrett and the Coyote Kings; The C.B. Woodbury Band; Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method; and Rand Oxford’s All Stars Slam! Tickets for both days are $40 in advance online or $50 at the gate or $20 for Friday only. Camping will be available. For more information, visit: flatheadlakebluesfestival. com.

POLSON — Missoula Self Help Law Center will be in Polson on Tuesday, July 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.