Events with the tag: Polson

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

POLSON — Make plans to attend the Parents as Teachers Playgroup at the Lake County Health Department in Polson on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Visit our Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/lakecountypat or call 406- 883-7288.

POLSON — St. Joseph Medical Center will hold a blood drive on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Byrnes Conference Room, 6 Thirteenth Ave. E. To schedule your appointment or to get more information, please call Rich at 406-883-8273 ext 78273.

POLSON – Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is offering discounted sports physicals for school athletes on Thursday, Aug. 13, 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.

POLSON – Mission Valley Animal Shelter is hosting its “Spay-ghetti and No Meat Balls” Dinner on Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Elks Lodge in Polson, to raise funds for its community spay/neuter program. Tickets are $15, or two for $25, and $8 for children 10 and under. Call 406-883-5312, for more information.

POLSON — “A Night at the Museum” will take place on Thursday, Aug. 13, (the second Thursday), at 6:30 pm at Miracle of America Museum. The best of Victor Borge will be shown and is guaranteed to provide a night of laughter and entertainment by the master funnyman of the age. He also works in a few wild notes on his “Pianano” during the 90-minute movie. Admission is free and the family entertainment is fun. There will be movies, readings, displays and tours of select items. Treats and donations are welcome. Call Gil for more information at 406-883-6264

POLSON — Polson Golf Course Clubhouse lawn will be the site of a concert by “Dark Horse” on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. 

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library Summer Wrap-up and Party with prize drawings will take place at 10 a.m.

POLSON — A free dinner will be served at Polson Presbyterian Church on Aug. 14 from 5-6:30 p.m. The church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

POLSON — The fifth annual Flathead Lake Blues Festival has some amazing talent lined up for this year including Lionel Young with his band, and several IBC finalists and semifinalists. 

Come enjoy world-class blues and spectacular views on Flathead Lake. Join the fun event, Friday, Aug. 14, from 6-11:30 p.m. and Saturday, Aug.15, from 4 p.m. to midnight. The Festival takes place at beautiful Salish Point on Polson Bay. Gates open two hours before the show. For tickets or more information, visit: flatheadlakebluesfestival.com.

POLSON — On Friday, Aug. 14, friends and family of Marv Osher will meet at Boettcher Park, shelter number two, for a barbecue and memorial service. This event will be from 3-8 p.m. and be hosted by PHS class of ‘63. The barbecue will be from 4:30-6 p.m. Bring your own beverage. At 6 p.m. the memorial service for Marv will take place. It’s being called, “Together, Sharing Our Memories Of Marv’s Life.”

POLSON — Mission Valley Christian Academy will hold an alumni soccer game, luau dinner and island dance on Saturday, Aug. 15. The game is at 2 p.m., the luau dinner of pork roast will be served at 5 p.m. 

Tickets for the dinner are $10 per person or $35 for a family of five. All are welcome. 

Call MVCA at 406-883-6858 for more information.

POLSON – The fourth annual Polson Triathlon will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Riverside Park. The race starts at 8:40 a.m. The field will be capped at 200 racers, so don’t wait too long to register. 

For more information, contact Ali at 406-883-4567.

POLSON — A Montana AARP Smart Driver Course will be held on Aug. 18, at the Polson Area Senior Center from 8:30-11 a.m. and from 1-3 pm. Call 406-883-4735, for a reservation.

POLSON — Polson Rural Fire Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Polson Fairgrounds Station, 25 Regatta Road. The meeting includes public hearing FY 2015-2016 budget at 6:30 p.m. followed by a continuation of the Aug. 12 agenda at 7 p.m. 

POLSON – Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 19, when Ken’s Country Combo will play at the Elks, from 7-10 p.m. Bring treats if you like.

POLSON — The Polson Farmers Market invite you to a free class on how to can from 2-5 p.m. on Aug. 19. Classes are for qualified SNAP recipients only. After the class is completed, a $20 certificate to be used at the market to purchase local produce will be given. Classes include children activities, so bring the kids. The class is located at the Polson Flathead Reservation Extension Office, 701-B First Street E. The instructor will be Rene Kittle, MSU extension agent. Please sign up at the market with LouAnne Hoskinson or Melissa Michel.

POLSON – The Polson Economic Development Committee invites the public to join them Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Polson Middle School to learn more about the proposed Polson Resort Tax. This meeting is open to the public and public questions and comments are encouraged and appreciated. 

POLSON — The Flathead River Rodeo will take place on Aug. 20, 21 and 22. The Indian National Finals Tour Rodeo, sponsored by the KwaTaqNuk Resort and Casino and the CSKT Tribes, begins at 7 p.m. each night with live music after the rodeo each night. Food and beverage concessions will be available. There will be a professional bullfighting competition each night following the rodeo performance. Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for students and there is no charge for children 6 years and under. This event has been voted Tour Rodeo of the Year for the past three years. For more information, contact Pete White or Sheila Matt at 406-883-3636.

POLSON/RONAN –– Friday, Aug. 21, is the last day of extended summer hours for the Boys and Girls Clubs in Ronan and Polson.