Events with the tag: Polson

POLSON — On Thursday, June 27, from 6-7:30 p.m. there will be a free community dinner put on by Fellowship Baptist Church, located at the corner of Main and Seventh Ave., East. For more information, call (406) 883-0800.

POLSON — Polson Heart and Soul continues its neighborhood gatherings on Thursday, June 27, from 6-8:30 p.m. Everyone of all ages is welcome to attend, with special emphasis for those living around the South Shore neighborhood. Fun, good conversation and a free dinner are planned and babysitting services are available.

The neighborhood gathering will take place at the Polson Bay Golf Course Club House, (lower level), 111 Bay View Drive.

Polson Heart and Soul project is holding approximately 20 of these gatherings to find out what you think about Polson. Folks are invited to engage in a friendly conversation with neighbors, ultimately to help develop a stronger, healthier Polson while preserving the best. You are invited to let your views be heard and to listen to what others have to say on a variety of topics. 

Activities include dinner from 6–6:30 p.m., small group conversations within groups of three from 6:30–7:30; and sharing with a discussion led by Polson Heart and Soul staff from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Come join your neighbors and visit about the future of Polson.

To help ensure adequate food and babysitting services, please RSVP topolsonheartsoul@montanasky.net or call (406) 250-3498.

POLSON — The Lake County School Transportation Committee will meet Thursday, June 27, at 10 a.m. in the large conference room of the Lake County Courthouse. Adjustments needed in bus routes will be discussed. Guests are welcome. For further information, contact Michelle Wood, Lake County Superintendent of Schools, at (406) 883-7262.

POLSON — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is having a used book sale on June 28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in front of the Hairport Salon located at Third Ave., W. in Polson. All proceeds will go to Relay for Life. If you need any more information, call (406) 471-2554.

POLSON — There will be a boot drive/firecracker fundraiser on Friday, June 28; the Marine Corps league will hold a boot drive fundraiser on Saturday, June 29; and that evening there will be a 50/50 fundraiser at the rodeo; all to raise funds for the 4th of July fireworks show in Polson. The Polson Chamber of Commerce will hold a bake sale at the chamber office on the 4th of July from 10 a.m. until noon.

POLSON — The Mission Mountain NRA Rodeo will be presented and produced by Polson Fairgrounds, Inc. and will be held Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 beginning at 7 p.m. each evening with youth mutton bustin’ and youth miniature bull riding followed by the Grand Entry. 

POLSON — “Taxes—Now and Near Future; current developments in income taxes and a forecast of upcoming tax changes” will be the topic of guest speaker Walter J. Kero, at the Friday, June 28, meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club. Kero is a 1973 graduate of the University of Montana with a degree in Business Administration and a major in accounting. 

Anyone interested is cordially invited. The meeting begins with a social time at 11:30 a.m. and adjourns at 1 p.m. The meeting is held in the Polson Rural Fire Department Hall on Regatta Road west of the bridge in Polson.

POLSON — At 11 a.m. on Friday, June 28, watch the Rodeo Parade and the Children’s Pet Parade (yes, dress up your pets) in downtown Polson. All children participating with their favorite pet will receive a free ticket to Saturday’s rodeo. The children are to meet at Riverside Park at 10:30 a.m. Contact the Polson Chamber of Commerce at (406) 883-5969 or Sharon Procopio at (406) 261-2861.

POLSON — The internationally acclaimed film, “Occupy Love: Evolution of the Heart” will be shown at Journey Be Church, located at 101 Seventh Ave., W., on Sunday, June 30, at 9 a.m. The 80-minute film will be followed by a short discussion while coffee and cookies are served. Occupy Love explores the growing realization that our current power systems are failing to provide health, happiness or meaning for billions on the planet. The old paradigm that concentrates wealth, founded on the greed of a few, is increasingly causing economic and global collapse. The question is—how do we create a world that works for all of us as well as future generations. Please come and join the discussion.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library is offering its annual Adopt-a-Book program, an opportunity to “adopt” a children’s book and present it to the library’s collection. Adopt-a-Book takes place during the month of February, which is designated “I Love to Read Month.”

Community members can purchase a book to honor a special child, friend, relative, or event (Valentine’s Day, birthday, anniversary, etc.), or to remember a loved one. Each hardback book is $13.

The wide variety of colorful new books waiting for adoption is now on display at the library. After a book is purchased, a bookplate will be inscribed and permanently placed in the front of the book. In addition, a special acknowledgement of the sponsored book can be sent to the honoree.

For more information, call the library at (406) 883-8225 or stop by the circulation desk at 2 First Avenue East, Polson.

POLSON —The Polson Beautification Committee of the Polson Chamber of Commerce is asking for your continued support for the Polson Hanging Flower Baskets. To sponsor a basket for $90 or make a contribution towards a basket, please make checks payable to Polson Beautification, Polson Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 667, Polson, MT 59860.

POLSON — A “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” class is scheduled for Wednesdays, Feb. 20-March 27, from 10-11:30 a.m., at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. There is no fee for the class. A donation of $25 is suggested. The class is sponsored by the Area VI Agency on Aging to help caregivers take care of themselves, better understand their emotions, communicate more effectively and find local resources. Please contact Jane at (406) 883-7284 or 1-800-266-4188 for more information or to sign up.

POLSON — After the holidays, food donations tend to drop off at the local food pantry. We remind you that Polson Loaves and Fishes food pantry is taking donations at 904 First St. E. The pantry can take donations on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday mornings. Call (406) 883-6864 for more information.

POLSON — Join Mother Goose at North Lake County Public Library in Polson every Monday for a special half-hour program for babies and toddlers ages 0-3 and their caregivers. Mother Goose Time is offered at 10:15 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.m.  Everyone is invited to come and enjoy nursery rhymes and simple stories geared especially for the very young.

POLSON – Brides, grooms, their friends and helpers are invited to join us Sunday, Jan. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort and Casino for the 5th annual Mission Valley Bridal Fair. A variety of wedding professionals from florists to caterers, DJs, photographers and more will be on hand to answer your questions. One lucky bride-to-be will win a gift basket valued at $1,000. Don't miss this wonderful event sponsored by Your Homegrown Newspaper. For more information call 676-8989.

POLSON — Are you giving or receiving a new electronic device for the holidays? North Lake County Public Library in Polson can help you learn to use it. The library offers free technology training tailored to your needs. Call or stop by the circulation desk for a schedule of classes or to make an appointment for a one-on-one tutorial with the library’s in-house trainer. 

This service is available Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Anyone needing help using a tablet, e-reader, MP3 player, or other device is encouraged to contact the library. Those wishing to improve their computer skills or learn a new application are also welcome. Call (406) 883-8225 or visit the library at 2 First Ave., E. 

POLSON – Come enjoy the vibrant energy of the Saturday Artisan Market, a weekly outdoor happening with local arts and crafts, jewelry, cheese, freshly baked pies, fresh produce, music and a host of surprises. The event will be set on the stone terrace at “The Cottage” on Main in Polson on Saturdays throughout the summer from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Cottage is located at 1 Fifth Ave. W. on the corner of Main Street and Fifth Avenue West. Want to become a vendor? Need more information? Please visit us on Facebook or contact Genevieve Evans at (406) 838-6010.

POLSON — Mark your calendars for every other weekend, for a swap meet/flea market at the marketplace in Polson located at 35986 Memory Lane, scheduled for 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Call (406) 270-2501 for information.

POLSON — Yes, there is a dance on July 3 at the Elks from 7-10 p.m.  Ken’s Country Combo plays music. Treats are welcome.

POLSON — A fundraiser, including root beer floats and a silent auction will be held at Glacier Brewery, 6 Tenth Ave., on July 4, after the parade. This is for a Polson group heading to South Africa to build a home for a family caring for children orphaned by the AIDS crisis. They will work with Mosaic (www.mosaicsa.org).

POLSON — The Polson Historical Museum on Main Street will hold their annual ice cream social on July 4, following the Polson 4th of July parade. 

POLSON — Polson’s 4th of July Parade will begin at noon on Thursday, July 4. Entry forms for the parade can be picked up at Polson Chamber of Commerce office. Completed forms should be returned to the chamber office at 418 Main St. by July 3. The Polson Chamber of Commerce will have a fireworks fundraising lemonade and bake sale to help support the 2013 Fireworks Display. The fundraiser will be in the front yard of the Polson Chamber building from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on July 4. Polson’s fifth annual “Firecracker 1 Mile Fun Run” will start at 11:45 a.m. at St. Joseph Medical Center. The cost is a non-perishable food item to be donated to Polson Loaves and Fishes. Go to: www.polsonrunning.com for more information. Fireworks begin over the river at dusk.

POLSON — Bri’s 5K Memorial Run/Walk will be held Saturday, July 6, beginning at 9 a.m. at Polson High School. This event is in memory of Brianne Paro-Sias Pacheco, a PHS Class of 1998 graduate. Everyone is welcome, runners, walkers, or simply supporters. A memorial tribute will follow the run at the Polson High School Stadium. Registration is $25. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to Bri’s husband and three daughters. Donations may also be made directly to the family through an account at Community Bank.For more information, contact Abbey Dooley at (406)249-3892, or by email: abbi_d@hotmail.com, subject: “Bri’s Run.”

POLSON — Flathead Lake Cheese will be hosting an open house from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on July 6. Come and tour the creamery, find out how we use the sun in our processes and share your favorite cheesy puns. Hawaiian shirts are optional. We are located at 208 First Ave., E. Please park your car on the street rather than the alley side of the building. Find out our latest exploits, direct your questions or just wander the pages at www.FlatheadLakeCheese.com; or you can call (406) 883-0343.

POLSON — The United Methodist Church, the Presbyterian Church and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church invite children to ‘Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong for God.” This summer kids’ event takes place in Polson and will be hosted at United Methodist Church from July 8 - July 12. Kids at Kingdom Rock will join an international missions effort to share God’s love with children in India. Kingdom Rock is for kids from preschool to sixth grade. Kids in seventh grade and up will participate in service projects around the Polson area. The camp will run from 8:30-11:30 each day. For more information, call (406) 883-6161.

POLSON — There will be a Polson School Board meeting on Monday, July 8, at the district office, 111 Fourth Ave. E. at 5:30 p.m.

POLSON — Fellowship Baptist Church, on the corner of Seventh Avenue, E. and Main Street, invites children kindergarten-eighth grade to Vacation Bible School July 8-12 from 9 a.m.-noon. All are welcome for bible lessons, crafts, games and treats. 

POLSON — The “Thyme for Herbs Group” will meet Tuesday, July 9, at 7 p.m. at the North Lake County Public Library meeting room, 2 First Ave. E (east door). 
Our topic for the evening will be “Herbs to the Rescue.” Anyone interested in learning to use herbs for better health is invited to join us. If you have questions, please call Linda Peterson at (406) 319-2446.