Events with the tag: Polson

POLSON — The 41st Annual Sandpiper Lake County Art Festival takes place on the Polson Courthouse lawn Saturday, August 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in conjunction with “Cruisin’ By the Bay” Vintage Car Show. There will be fine art originals in all media, jewelry, handmade furniture, birdhouses, hand-sewn items, stained glass, rose mauling, pottery, candles and sculpture, along with many other interesting and unique items. In addition to the many returning artists, there will be new artists displaying in this popular juried event. There will be varied musical entertainment and food concessions throughout the day. Applications are being taken by phone (406) 883-5956 or visit their website at Sandpiperartgallery.com 

POLSON — Polson High School Class of 1982 would like to invite all classmates to our 30th class reunion, at 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 10, at Glacier Brewery.  On Saturday, Aug. 11, at 4 p.m. we’ll meet at Swanee’s. Please contact Patti Duford Kugler at (406) 883-5743 or Polson High School Class of 1982 on Facebook.

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will be held on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 5-7 p.m., at Glacier Bank, 49430 Hwy. 93.  See you there. Contact the Polson Chamber Office at  (406) 883-5969 for more information.

POLSON — The Polson Flathead Historical Museum will be hosting, “Kerr Dam, The Past and The Future,” on Thursday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Museum and will be presented by Brian Lipscomb of Mission Valley Power. Contact: Polson Flathead Historical Museum (406) 883-3049.

POLSON — An AARP driver safety class will be offered Aug. 17 at the Polson Senior Center from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Call 883-4735 for a reservation.

POLSON — Does Dungeness crab, shrimp, jojo potatoes, coleslaw, lemonade and dessert sound good? If so, tickets are on sale now for the 6th annual PEO Chapter BY sponsored crab crack scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 17, at the Glacier Brewery in Polson. Tickets are $25 per person. Beer will be sold separately. 

The crab crack raises money to help women finance their education through scholarships and low interest loans.

Attendees are asked to bring their own crab cracking tools. The evening features live entertainment by Johnny D and Margery.  

The public is invited to purchase tickets at Glacier Brewing in Polson or by calling 883-1676. A limited number of tickets are available, and any remaining tickets will be sold at the door. P.E.O. is a philanthropic educational organization that provides educational opportunities for women in the form of scholarships, grants, awards and loans.

POLSON — The fourth annual “Smokin’ On The Water” barbecue cook-off, sponsored by the Polson Chamber of Commerce ambassadors, takes place Saturday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Trophies awarded in all categories. Join us in a barbecue cook-off of beef, chicken, pork, or sauces and an open category, “Chef’s Choice,” anything that is edible and grilled. If you think you have the best-smoked brisket or maybe killer ribs or chicken, call to reserve your spot and a chance to say, “I’m the best ‘barbequer’ on the lake.” Registration fee for cooker’s booth is $100 or vendor booth is $45. Contact Sherrie or LaNita at (406) 249-6689 or (406) 253-3130 for more information. 

POLSON — The Greater Polson Community Foundation is holding its annual “Passion for Polson” event on Saturday, Aug. 18, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the lakeside home of Bob and Betty Moore. Tickets are $75 per person. For more information call (406) 883-4044.

POLSON — The first-ever true triathlon on Flathead Lake is planned for Aug. 18. Proceeds raised from this event will go to Mission Valley Aquatics and youth swimming. For more information, contact Heather Knutson at 406-212-0489 or email: hknutson@countrypasta.com, or visit www.polsontriathlon.com

POLSON — Mission Valley Aquatics is hosting a Red Cross Lifeguard Certification course August 20-24 in Polson. 

If you’re 15 or older and looking for a great part-time job or challenging career that’s in demand, this Red Cross life guarding program is the place to start. Through videos, group discussion and hands-on practice, you’ll learn patron rescue and surveillance skills, first aid and CPR/AED. Lifeguards must be at least 15 years old and pass certain swimming requirements. The total course is 24-29 hours spread over four full days and a short day on Friday. Applicants earn a two-year life guarding/first aid/CPR/AED certification.

If you are interested in earning your certification and ultimately working at the new Mission Valley Aquatic Center, please consider signing up for this great course. And please forward this email to anyone you know who may be interested, adults with flexible schedules included.

For more information, contact mvaquatics@polson.net or call (406) 883-4567.

POLSON — The Flathead River Rodeo will be held at the Polson Fairgrounds Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23-25, with nightly performances at 6:30 p.m. Come join the fun at KwaTaqNuk Casino and Resort for chances to win night rodeo passes and other great promotional prizes during Flathead River Rodeo week. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the gate. Contact KwaTaqNuk Resort and Casino at (406) 883-3636.

POLSON — Polson Middle School will hold an open house on Thursday, Aug. 23, from 5-7 p.m. Students and parents are invited to come enjoy a barbecue and tour the building. For more information e-mail: chris557@centurytel.net

POLSON — Cherry Valley Elementary School and Linderman Elementary School plan to hold their back-to-school open house on Friday, Sept. 24. 

Cherry Valley’s will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. while parents and children can visit Linderman from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

POLSON — A farmers market will be held every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Third Avenue West. For more information, contact Tonya Truman at (406) 546-0749.