Community notes, Aug. 19
Thursday, Aug. 19
Missoula
Businesswomen’s
Network meeting
The next meeting of the Missoula Businesswomen’s Network will be from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 19 at the Lake County Community Development Building in Ronan. Guest speaker will be Christine Johnson of Clover Creative Consulting. She has more than 10 years marketing and public relations experience in a variety of different industries.
Come join an established network of businesswomen in Western Montana.
For more information call Velda at 675-3577 and to RSVP, email: Laurie at ldville@yahoo.com. Please RSVP by Aug. 16.
Public meeting
A public meeting on the draft environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed West Swan Valley Conservation Project, located about seven miles south of Swan Lake in Lake County within the east half of the Swan River State Forest, is on Aug. 19.
The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Swan Lake Community Center, located behind the Swan Lake Fire Hall just south of mile marker 71 in the town of Swan Lake.
Seatbelt check up
Buckle Up Montana will have technicians available to provide onsite child safety seat inspections and education open from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 19 at the Polson Fire Department. Installation will be reviewed for each child safety seat.
For more information, call Diane at 883-7373. Drop-ins are welcome.
Friday, Aug. 20
Bob Johnson Ministries returns
Bob Johnson will be sharing at Life For the Nations Christian Fellowship about a “radical encounter with God.”
He seeks out the homeless, orphans, prostitutes on the streets of San Francisco and brings them hope and a destiny. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Aug. 20 and 21 and 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 22 at 22 2nd Ave. S.W. in Ronan, the old pharmacy building.
Wednesday, Aug. 25
Suicide oversight
committee
Anna Whiting Sorrell, Director of the Department of Public Health and Human Services, State of Montana, has accepted an invitation to speak to our Suicide Oversight Committee on Aug. 25 at the KwaTaqNuk Resort.
Anna has served as the Governor’s Office Policy Advisor on Families since 2005. Whiting-Sorrell developed and implemented a nationally recognized substance abuse prevention and treatment program for the Tribes for nearly a decade.
She is a graduate of the University of Montana with a BA in Political Science and Education, and a Masters of Public Administration.
Craige Couture, chief of police for CSKT Law & Order, has also been invited to speak.
Thursday, Aug. 26
Driver safety class
A driver safety class will be offered from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m. at Aug. 26 at the Polson Area Senior Center. Call 883-4735 for a reservation.
The health care law and you
How much do you know about the new health care law? Have you read it? With so many myths and misinformation surrounding this law, it’s easy to be confused about how it will impact you and your family.
Brushfires of Freedom is hosting Robert Brown from the John Birch Society to discuss the new health care law and what it means to you.
Please join us for this special presentation at 7 p.m. on Aug. 26 at the Garden of the Rockies Museum meeting room, located at 400 Round Butte Road West, in Ronan.
Robert will show a DVD explaining the bill and its impact, and will also introduce a comprehensive action plan that concerned citizens can implement to prevent the health care bill from negatively impacting Montanans and Montana businesses.
For additional information on the seminar, check out our website: www.brushfiresmt.com. Contact us at brushfiresmt@gmail.com or call us at 626-3007.
Open house
Polson Middle School will have its open house for grades five to eight from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 26.
Friday,
Aug. 27
Lake County
Pachyderm Club
meeting
Judge Nels Swandal, candidate for Justice of the Supreme Court, will be the guest speaker at the Lake County Pachyderm Club Aug. 27 meeting in the Community Room of the Polson City Library. Social time begins at 11:30 a.m. with the meeting starting at noon and ending at 1:00 p.m.
Everyone interested in learning more about Judge Swandal and this non-partisan election of Justice to the Montana Supreme Court is encouraged to attend the meeting of the Lake County Pachyderms and should bring a friend. Also bring a brown-bag lunch!
Dixon Melon Days
Join the city of Dixon for the 19th annual Dixon Melon Days Aug. 27 through 29.
The festival provides fun for the entire family. Activities include a parade, 1 mile, 2 mile, 3 mile run/walk, food booths, old time kids and adult games, live entertainment, silent auction, farmer Olympics, horseshoes, little buckaroo rodeo and the best melons in western Montana.
Doug and Cheryl Morigeau have been named the Grand Marshals of the 2010 Dixon Melon Days parade that begins at 11 a.m. Saturday at the school.
Saturday, Aug. 28
Safety day
The Polson Police Department, the Polson Fire Department and the Polson Wal-Mart invite the public to the ninth annual Safety Day on Aug. 28.
Shakespeare in the Park
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will perform “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” during its 2010 tour of 75 performances in 60 communities throughout this summer with its stop at Palmer’s Park, north of Charlo off of Hwy 212, at 6 p.m. Aug. 28. In the case of rain, the performance will be moved to the Charlo schools.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies. It features fairies, a magical forest, a love story and mistaken identity.
If you have any questions, please contact Caroline Myhre, the president of NAG, at 644-2311.
Sunday, Aug. 29
Fifth Sunday Sing
Please join us at the Ronan Christian Church Aug. 29 for the Fifth Sunday Sing. The address is 121 Third Ave. S.W. in Ronan, across from the Post Office.
Starting at 6:30 p.m., there will be an hour of heartfelt singing of hymns and solos.
At 7:30 p.m., the group will move downstairs for a Potluck dinner, so bring your favorite potluck dish, and roast beef will be provided.
We hope you can come to enjoy fellowship with good friends and neighbors. All are welcome.
Centennial event
cancelled
The Aug. 29 “Homestead Women” program, a Polson centennial event, is cancelled. The event is planed to be re-scheduled at a later date in 2011, along with many more programs and tours.
The Polson Flathead Historical Museum’s board thanks you for the part you played during this historical year. The museum remains open to the public through Labor Day weekend.
Ongoing
Pickin’ in the park
Heads up for all of the old gang to go back “Pickin’ in the park.” Join musicians, beginner or pro, from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday in Boettcher park.
Loaves and Fishes open
The Polson Loaves and Fish Food Pantry is open from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday mornings in addition to the usual 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Free yoga
YogaHeart Studio “Purple Door” provides free yoga from 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday. There is no charge for the Introduciton/level 1 Yoga class. For more information, contact Bonnie at 253-0177.
Monday night meals
The Monday Night Meals in Mission (St. Ignatius) are ongoing through the summer!
The weekly meals are free and can be found at the St. Ignatius Community Center from 5 to 7 p.m. Individuals, Families and teens are welcome! For further info: Lynn at 529-6051, or Teresa at 676-0921.
Soup’s On
“Soup’s On” serves a free meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The meals are prepared and served by a wonderful group of volunteers we refer to as “Friends of the Table.” The menu is a choice of two kinds of soup with bread and dessert. Please stop in and meet these grand citizens who make this program possible. Relish the unique qualities of their fine cooking, and meet friends. Our doors are open to everyone.
The Wander Inn is located at Journey Be, 101 7th Ave. West in Polson, just across from Dempsey’s.
Please remember that “Family Table”, a free community dinner, is served every fourth Friday of the month at the Wander Inn from 5 p.m. to 7 pm. On the first Friday, the meal is hosted at the Catholic Church. Look to the Presbyterian Church to have a meal on the second Friday of the month, and on the third Friday, the United Methodist Church offers a fine spread. Enjoy dining out four Fridays a month by attending these free community dinners.
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