Events with the tag: Polson
Thursday, July 30
Golf course hosts lawn concert
POLSON – Stop by the Polson Golf Course Clubhouse and enjoy the lawn concert on Thursday, July 30, featuring “Jimni.”
Saturday, August 1
Multiple artists’ works presented at Sandpiper Gallery 7/13 through 8/22
POLSON –– The Sandpiper Gallery presents the “Earth Beneath Us” with Sandpiper member artists Judith Colvin (textiles), Ron Hoff (photography), Karen Maurer (paintings), Sherry Jones (jewelry), Jean Stromnes (multimedia), and Nancy Zadra (watercolor nude series) present their work, along with invited photographer Michael Coles, July 13-Aug. 22.
Participants swim Flathead Lake
POLSON –– Polson Bay’s Water Daze is a one-mile swim race through the pristine waters of Flathead Lake at Salish Point to Boettcher Park. This great family event has activities for everyone: a beautiful 1.3-mile open water swim race will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Boettcher Park with registration at 11 a.m. and start time at 1 p.m. Swimmers will be transported to the KwaTaqNuk from Boettcher Part for the start of the race. For more information, contact Ali at 406-883-4567.
Port Polson Players bring back British murder mystery through Aug. 30
POLSON — Back by popular demand is Port Polson Players’ “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Dramatic Society Murder Mystery.” This hilarious British comedy will continue for three weeks, Aug. 13-30. Wednesday-Saturday curtain times are at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Dark Mondays and Tuesdays. Call 406-883-9212, for your reservations.
Smokin’ good time set for Aug. 1
POLSON — The Seventh Annual Smokin’ On The Water promises a day of great barbecue and family fun on the shores of Flathead Lake. The Saturday, August 1, event at the KwaTaqNuk Resort begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. The event features competition to create “The Best” barbecued chicken, beef, pork or barbecue sauce. Trophies and prizes will be awarded for those categories plus an Open category. Cooking teams are encouraged to provide samples to attendees who will then vote for the grand prize People’s Choice Award and the $500 cash prize that goes with it.There will also be a hot dog eating contest, wine tasting, a local brew tour, carnival-style games for kids, rock climbing, and a trampoline game. For additional information about Smokin’ On The Water, contact the Polson Chamber at 406-883-5969.
Tuesday, August 4
Discounted sports physicals offered
POLSON – Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is offering discounted sports physicals for school athletes on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 3:30-6 p.m. at St. Joseph Medical Center for any Polson athletes for only $30 cash or check. No credit cards or insurance accepted. All proceeds are donated back to the Polson athletics program.
Physical forms are available on the Montana High School Association website. Call 406-883-5680, for more information.
Wednesday, August 5
Participate in Chamber luncheon
POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce general meeting and luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson from noon-1 p.m. For more information, call the Chamber office at 406-883-5969.
Thursday, August 6
‘Bug Day’ planned
POLSON — North Lake County Public Library weekly activities are on Thursday at 10 a.m. for school-age children. Thursday, Aug. 6, is “Bug Day.”
Friday, August 7
Summerfest begins in Polson
POLSON –– Join us for the annual Summerfest on Flathead Lake on Friday, Aug. 7; Saturday, Aug. 8; and Sunday, Aug. 9. There will be three fun-filled days of numerous activities in the park and on the water on Friday.
On Saturday there will be a car show downtown and the Sandpiper Art Festival will be on the courthouse lawn. There will also be a poker run, a parade, a cruise, and a concert at Riverside Park and more on Saturday.
On Sunday the Celebrity Golf Scramble Tourney and concert to benefit Boys and Girls Club is at the Polson Golf Course. For more information, call 406-883-5255 or andersonbroadcasting.com.
Thirty-year Polson reunion planned Aug. 7-9
POLSON — Polson High School Class of 1985 is holding their 30-year high school reunion Aug. 7 - 9, 2015. For more information, call Shelley McGuire Howell at 406-212-7678 or Stef Olson Nordberg at 406-250-8926.
Saturday, August 8
Free ‘Clicker’ class offered at MVAS
POLSON — A free Introduction to Clicker Training Class will be offered on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 2-3 p.m. at Mission Valley Animal Shelter.
Call 406-883-5312, for more details or register. Open to the family (ages 8+). Please do NOT bring your dog.
Sandpiper holds 44th ‘Outdoor Art Festival’
POLSON — The 44th annual Outdoor Art Festival takes place on the Lake County Courthouse lawn on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sandpiper Art Gallery is the sponsor of this event. There will be fine art originals in all media, jewelry, handmade furniture, birdhouses, hand-sewn items, stained glass, rose mauling, pottery, candles and sculpture and many other interesting and unique items.
There will be varied musical entertainment and food concessions throughout the day. Call 406-883-5956 or go to: Sandpiperartgallery.com.
Skate Jam held at Polson skatepark
POLSON — Polson’s local skaters invite all ages to the annual Skate Jam gathering at the Polson Skatepark on Saturday, Aug. 8, with free skating beginning at noon. Activities will include skills competitions, games of S.K.A.T.E., prizes and snacks.
There is no charge to participate at Skate Jam, but if you would like to donate to Skate Jam to help out with the future park expansion or have questions, please contact Jesse Vargas at 406-858-0549 or Eddie Woodcock at 406-261-5705.
Monday, August 10
PSD plans two meetings
POLSON — The Polson School District will have a special board meeting at 4 pm. on Aug. 10 at the district office, 111 Fourth Ave. E. There will be a regular board meeting at 5:30 p.m. that same day and place.
Wednesday, August 12
Community dance to honor waltz king
POLSON — The Wednesday, Aug. 12, dance will honor Don Pederson from Round Butte. It is waltz night, and he was the king of that dance. Don died a year or so ago, and he is missed. He danced with all the women, was a perfect gentleman, and told very funny stories. Please come out to the Elks at 7 p.m. and join all of Don’s friends. Bring a treat to share if you would like.
Learn to make jam
POLSON — The Polson Farmers Market would like to invite you to a free jam-making class from 2-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Classes are for qualified SNAP recipients only. Upon completion of the class a $20 certificate will be given to purchase local produce. Classes include children’s activities … so bring the kids. The location is Polson Flathead Reservation Extension Office, 701-B First Street E. The instructor will be Rene Kittle the MSU extension agent. Please sign up at the market with LouAnne Hoskinson or Melissa Michel.

