Community notes, June 17
Thursday, June 17
Missoula
Businesswomen's
Network meeting
From 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 17 at the Lake County Community Development Corporation conference room in Ronan, the Missoula Businesswomen's Network is proud to announce the next meeting of the Mission Valley Sub-network. Guest speaker is Arlene Templer, Department Head of CSKT Department of Human Resources Development.
Lunch is provided by Glacier Bank. For more information and to RSVP, call: Velda Shelby at 406-675-3577.
Saturday, June 19
Green Party Gathering
The Montana Green Party will conduct its annual meeting at 9 a.m. June 19 at Boettcher Park in Polson.
Everyone is invited to join afterwards for a pot luck barbecue and gathering from noon to 8 p.m. to share information, music, picnic, play and relax on the shore of spectacular Flathead Lake.
Airplane Association air tour
The annual Montana Antique Airplane Association air tour will be stopping at the Polson Airport on the morning of June 19. The aircraft will be arriving about 9:30 a.m. and remain at the Polson Airport for about two hours.
There will be at least twenty vintage aircraft on the Montana air tour. Members of the public are welcome to see the planes and visit with their owners.
Figure drawing contest
Figure drawing is continuing throughout the summer at the Sandpiper Gallery in Polson.
Anyone interested in drawing the human figure may meet at the gallery's workroom, every other Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. A clothed model is provided. The next session is June 19. Please call Mary Kelley 849-6118 mskelley@centurytel.net for further information.
Monday, June 21
Signs of God's life
Vacation Bible school at the St. Ignatius Mission will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. from June 21-25. Registration is due by June 20, pick up forms at the church.
For information, call Margaret at 726-3440 or Mary at 745-2768.
Baobob Blast
Mission Valley United Methodist Church is inviting pre-school through 5th grade children to our "Baobab Blast" Vacation Bible School June 21 to 23 at the church on Post Creek Hill. We will begin at 6:30 p.m. and go until 8:30 p.m.
Bud the Elephant, Sam the Meerkat and Jonathan the Giraffe will help us learn music, hear stories about God's people, make crafts, play games all while we learn about our powerful and loving God.
Come join us under the "Baobab Tree" for a great time of learning, caring and sharing!
For more information call 644-0122.
Polson CFW and Ladies Auxiliary meeting
The monthly meeting of Polson VFW 2986 and the Ladies Auxiliary will be at 7 p.m. on June 21 at VFW Hall 423 Main St. in Polson.
Tuesday, June 22
School transportation meeting
The Lake County School Transportation Committee will be meeting at 10 a.m. on June 22 in the third floor Land Services Conference Room of the Lake County Courthouse. Adjustments needed in bus routes will be discussed.
For further information, contact Gale Decker, Lake County Superintendent of Schools, at 883-7262.
Free yoga
If you are curious about how the practice of yoga can enhance your health, please join us for this free Introduction/Level 1 yoga class.
There is no charge for this class that starts at 7:30 p.m. at YogaHeart Studio "Purple Door."
Contact Bonnie at 253-0177 for more information.
Wednesday, June 23
Grasshopper control assistance program meeting
USDA personnel have determined that grasshopper hatches are significantly contributing to economically damaging population levels for the 2010 growing season. To protect agriculture production, Lake County Commissioners have initiated steps to assist landowners in controlling grasshopper populations.
A public explanation meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on June 23 at the Lake County Community Center in Ronan. All Lake County landowners that are interested in an explanation of the reimbursement program should attend.
For more information, contact the Lake County Weed Control Office at 883-7330 or the MSU Lake County Extension Office at 676-4271.
Thursday, June 24
Montechato potluck
Everyone is welcome to come to the Montechato potluck at 6 p.m. on June 24 at the clubhouse at mile marker six on Highway 35 across from Ricciardi's. These potlucks will be held all summer on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Bring your favorite dish and come for a social evening. It's a chance to visit with neighbors you may not have seen all winter and make some new friends.
Vacation Bible camp
A High Seas Expedition Vacation Bible Camp launches June 28 and docks July 2 at the United Methodist Church in Polson. Camp is open to all kids age five through 12 or those entering the sixth grade this fall.
Camp begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at noon each day and will follow the sea adventure theme. Camp is sponsored by four Polson churches: Episcopal, Good Shepherd Lutheran, Presbyterian and United Methodist and is free and open to all children.
Pre-registration is suggested. Forms are available at church offices and at www.polsonumc.org. or contact the United Methodist Church at 883-6161.