COMMUNITY CALENDAR Aug. 28
THURSDAY, AUG. 28
WHAT: Fellowship Baptist Church potluck dinner
WHEN: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: 2 Seventh Ave. Polson, The menu is an open potluck. All are welcome.
FRIDAY, AUG. 29
WHAT: Polson Booster Club Tailgate Membership Drive
WHEN: 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.
WHERE: At the football stadium upper level parking lot
DETAILS: Polson Pirates vs. Raymond, Alberta
WHAT: Fifth Friday Community Dinner
WHEN: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Polson Community Church, 1814 1st Street East
DETAILS: Fried chicken is the entree. All are welcome.
CONTACT: Sharon Fulton
THURSDAY, SEPT. 4
WHAT: Deadline for youth soccer registration
WHEN: 3:30 to 5:30 pm
Where: Linderman
DETAILS: Registrations will only be accepted online at www.polsonyouthsoccer.org, at the sign-up event, by mail to PYSA, P.O. Box 1337, Polson, MT 59860. No late registrations will be accepted. Player must be 5 years old by Aug. 1
SATURDAY, SEPT. 6
WHAT: MVAS DOGGY DASH
WHEN: 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Linderman Elementary School track in Polson
DETAILS: The 2014 Doggy Dash benefits the Mission Valley Animal Shelter. Contests this year are Owner/Pet Look-a-Like, Best Trick, Best Talker, Biggest/Smallest Dog, Best Kisser, Baddest Hair Day, and Best/Worst Behaved.
CONTACT: Pick up pledge sheets at the animal shelter, Seconds 2 Go or Wright Real Estate.
WHAT: Big Arm Barn Dance
WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.
WHERE: historic Big Arm School
ETAILS: The Big Arm Association will host “Forever Country” barn dance with dancing music, food, raffle and a silent auction.
CONTACT: Nancy @ 406-849-5064
WHAT: Polson Fly-In
WHEN: 8 a.m.
WHERE: Polson Airport
DETAILS: Free youth airplane rides. Chapter 1122 of the Experimental Aircraft Association will host the 16th Annual event. Pancake breakfast, static displays, float planes, antique aircraft, experimental airplanes, homebuilts, concessions and Raffles.
WHAT: BBQ fundraiser
WHEN: 3 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: KDs Valley Club, 407 3rd Ave NW, Ronan
DETAILS: Medical Benefit for Kathy Snyder Coffman, who has pulmonary fibrosis, for medical and travel expenses. She will receive a double lung transplant in Missouri. There is an account at Community Bank for donations. You can also go to our event on Facebook to sign up to attend. Thank you so much from Kathy and her families for all the help and support.
CONTACT: To donate to the auction call Krissy Paro 676-3228 or Kelly Bailey 883-2910 or drop off at KDs Valley Club.
WHAT: Youth Enrichment Saturday
WHEN: All Day
WHERE: Charlo-Arlee Theater at SKC in Pablo
DETAILS: Activities and speakers are planned all day and the program is free and open to all. There will be door prizes including cell phones, camping gear, gas and gift cards. Lunch, snacks and dinner will be provided. Christian (Supa-Man) Parrish and Marcus (EmceeOne) Guinn will co-host and Tahj Bo will be the special guest.
CONTACT: Naomi Billedeaux at (406) 676-2700 ext. 1357.
TUESDAY. SEPT. 9
WHAT: Mission Mountain Quilt Guild meeting
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Terrace Lake Community Church, 35663 Terrace Lake Road, Ronan
DETAILS: First meeting of the year features a new-member drive. Bring your show and tell, and we’ll start off the new fiscal year with inspiration.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10
WHAT: Marine Corps League Meeting
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: Driftwood Family Restaurant in Polson
DETAILS: The league meets every second Wednesday.
CONTACT: John Miller at 890-0964 or usmcfox21@gmail.com
SATURDAY, SEPT. 13
WHAT: World Wide Paint-Out
WHERE: Polson Riverside Park
DETAILS: Local artists join artists from around the world for the 12th Annual International World Wide Paint-out.
CONTACT: Sandpiper Gallery at 406-883-5956.
MONDAY, SEPT. 15
WHAT: Suicide intervention training
WHEN: Sept. 15-16
WHERE: SKC Pete Beaverhead Building 67
Rooms 117-118
DETAILS: Presenter: Marine Sergeant
FRIDAY, SEPT. 19
WHAT: Lake County Democratic Picnic
WHEN: 5:30 PM
WHERE: Boettcher Park
DETAILS: Guest of Honor is Lt. Governor Angela McLean. Roast Ham & Turkey provided. Bring side dish & BYOB. Donation Bucket will be passed
WHAT: Ronan pre-school screening
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: K. Wm. Harvey Elementary School in the preschool classroom
DETAILS: Children ages birth to 5 years old, who live in the Ronan/Pablo School District, will be screened.
The Polson Loaves and Fish Pantry
looking for help
The Polson Loaves and Fish Pantry is searching for someone to help pick up food at our local supermarkets.
If are interested in helping with this noble task please contact Bryan H. River, Pantry Manager at 883-6864.
Polson Loaves and Fish Inc. is located at 904 1st Street East in Polson.