Join the business community at

St. Joseph's (Providence) Hospital with Glacier Bank

this SPLASH (Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour) will be held

Thursday, December 21, 2023 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Each SPLASH serves to highlight a different member business, giving them the chance to display their business and affording them the opportunity to rub shoulders with other business professionals. SPLASHES feature a variety of food and beverage options and are accompanied by a split-the-pot opportunity.

Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is a Joint Commission Accredited 22-bed Critical Access Hospital located in Polson, MT with 25 providers and more than 250 caregivers. We are proud to serve the Flathead Indian Reservation and Lake County residents. St. Joes provides a wide range of services, from primary care, rehabilitation, and mental health support to specialty care including general surgery, orthopedics, and obstetrics/gynecology. 

We will be highlighting our new orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Matthew Anderson.  

MATTHEW ANDERSON, MD

Orthopedic Surgery – Providence St. Joseph Medical Center

Dr. Anderson is a fellowship trained orthopaedic sports medicine physician with an interest in the non-operative and operative treatment of shoulder, knee, elbow and sports related injuries in athletes and active individuals of all ages.  He performs both open and arthroscopic procedures on the knee, shoulder, and elbow, as well as shoulder and knee replacements and fracture care. 

Dr. Anderson trained in sports medicine at the Cleveland Clinic under world class orthopaedic surgeons and worked with high school, college, and professional athletes. 

In his personal time, Dr. Anderson enjoys spending time with his wife and four children hiking and exploring the outdoors, cooking with his wife, and sharing classic movies with his kids. 

Dr. Anderson is now accepting patients at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson.

A CALL FOR VOLUNTEER'S

If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering 4 hours each week at the Chamber of Commerce please stop in to the office or call: Lori at 406-883-5969

10 am - 2 pm Monday through Friday or follow this link:

Located at 49487 US-93, Polson Montana.

Stop in and see our Christmas inventory.

Where are all of the workers?

Doesn’t anybody want to work anymore?

Is the unemployment rate really that low? 

If you have asked yourself (or been asked) these questions (and you want to know the answers) plan to attend the upcoming Lake County Job Service Employers' Committee (JSEC) meeting for answers to these questions (and more!).

Topic: 2023 Montana Economic Update

Synopsis: Join us via Zoom for an update on Montana and Lake County's economic performance. We'll delve into key indicators, workforce trends, and emerging sectors to provide a nuanced understanding of the current economic landscape. The presentation will pivot to address the pressing issue of the labor shortage, examining factors such as demographic shifts that contribute to this challenge. 

Speaker: Nick Holom, Senior Economist, Workforce Services Division, MT Department of Labor & Industry.

Date/time: Tuesday, December 19, 2023. 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m

Zoom Meeting Link:

https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/85444397250?pwd=akc2UVh3RlNVb0drenFHNS9VY3psQT09 

For more information contact

Kristopher Schock, JSEC Coordinator

at 406-883-7893.

Miracle of America Museum

Invites the Public

Thursday, December 21st at 7pm to watch

Jimmy Stewart and Tabernacle Choir in

'Mr. Krueger's Christmas' and 'Home for the Holidays'

with Amy Grant and Dennis Weaver,

filmed in Glacier National Park and Browning.

Noon to 1 p.m.

2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month

Chapel at St. Joseph Medical Center ~

inside front entrance

Pastor Matthew Connally ~ group leader

Welcome BJ Mazurek, our newest Sales Representative!

BJ grew up in the scenic town of Polson. Born and raised in the Treasure State, he has a deep love for the Big Sky Country!

His dad was a music/band teacher, which inspired his love for music. Over the years, he learned and mastered various musical instruments and honed his singing skills, with a special focus on the drums.

After high school, BJ took his talents to North Dakota State University to play college baseball. Along the way, he also received his Engineering degree, showcasing his dedication and passion for learning.

BJ spent time pursuing being a golf pro, and it was in this role that he first crossed paths with Brian, our owner!

In his free time he can often be found playing in a band, unleashing his musical talents and bringing joy to those around him.

BJ is working with Rhino Roofing to assist homeowners in the Polson and Missoula areas. With his strong work ethic and passion for helping people, he's an essential addition to our team.

What’s Happening

Wednesday 12/13: Burger Night, Elk's Club 5 p.m.

Saturday 12/16:

Christmas Concert by Mission Valley Choral Society, St Ignatius Mission, 1 pm

Cottage Busines and Craft Show, Maxine's Coffee Shoppe and Eatery 1 pm to 4 pm

Sunday 12/17:

Church Dinner, The Bridge Church 5 pm to 7 pm

Christmas Concert by Mission Valley Choral Society, Polson Good Shepherd Lutheran, 4 pm

Wednesday 12/20: Burger Night, Elk's Club 5 p.m.

Thursday 12/21: SPLASH Providence with Glacier Bank 5 - 7 pm

Wednesday 12/27: Burger Night, Elk's Club 5 p.m.

Saturday 12/30: Red Hawk Band, Bunker's 6 pm - 9 pm

Friday 1/26: Mission Valley Live Pollo Loco, Polson High School 7 p.m.

Friday 3/1: Mission Valley Live Nic & Desi, Polson High School 7 p.m.

Friday 3/29: Mission Valley Live Stringfever, Ronan Performing Arts Center 7 p.m.

Thursday 4/25: Mission Valley Live John Roberts Y Pan Blanco, Polson High School 7 p.m.

Thursday 5/23: Women 4 Wellness, Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Community Notices

For the Week of 12/11/2023

News from the

North Lake County Public Library District:

1.   We Are Now Hiring! We are getting ready for our grand reopening on January 31st and we are looking to add some new team members! Job details and application are available on our website at:

http://northlakecountylibrary.org/job-openings/

If you have any questions, please email our Director: director@northlakecountylibrary.org

2.   Community Survey:  Help us, help you! Please take our Community Survey to help us make our newly renovated library better for you. We'd love to hear your opinions! To take the survey, use this link:

https://forms.gle/ViM9SY6vHEamLxt6A 

or go to our website at

www.northlakecountylibrary.org 

You can answer just a few questions, or go to the link that will let you give us more information.

3.   We need: Wanted: nice scraps of lumber that could be laser burned and helpers to prepare the wood for a project in the renovation. The library is working with a local artist to create a project for the newly renovated building. We could use some help with preparing the wood for its transformation. If you are a handy person with some time, we’d love to hear from you. Please call Mallory at 406-883-8225 if you are interested or have some lumber that you would be willing to donate.

4.   Donations: We will not be able to accept any donations until after our move back into the renovated library.  Thank you for your understanding, we are excited for our move back into our home location! We hope to have our grand re-opening the last week of January. Stay tuned for more details!

5.   The Page Turner’s Youth Book Club is reading “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” Be sure to come in to pick up your free copy of the book. The book club will meet on December 20th at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the book.

6.   The Library will be closed: Saturday, December 23^rd-Tuesday, December 26^th and Saturday, December 30^th- Monday, January 1^st for the Christmas and New Year Holidays!

7.   Mondays mean Mother Goose! Join us at 9:15 a.m. Mother Goose is geared toward ages 0 to 3, but all are welcome. We encourage parents & caregivers to participate with their children for this early learning time.

8.   Thursdays mean Story Time! Join us at 10:00 a.m. at our temporary location: First United Methodist Church 301 16th Ave. East. Story Time is geared toward Kindergarten readiness, ages 3-5, but everyone is welcome! We read books, make crafts and play games. Parents and Caregivers are encouraged to join in this interactive program.

Submitted by: Mallory Witham; Assistant Director North Lake County Public Library District, Polson MT 59860 (406) 883-8225

Polson Senior Center

We are located at 504 3^rd Ave. East,

and are open from 8:00 a. – 3:00 p.m. on weekdays.  

Call: 406-883-4735 or email us at polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com.  

ACTIVITIES:

Space is available for playing card-table style board or card games. Communal jigsaw puzzle always going, and a small library.  

Bowling: Tuesday 1:00. Lane Fee $13:00. Open group. No weekly commitment.

Bridge: Inquire at center

VA Rep: 1^st Friday and 3^rd Tuesday (Jan. 5 and Dec. 19th). Walk-in.

Bingo:  Bingo Friday Night 7:00p. Doors open 6:30p. $100. Blackout. “Playing Card” Bingo 1^st and 3^rd Wed.

Exercise: Sitting or standing: M- W- F, 10:30a. – 11:30a. Video-assisted guidance.

Pinochle: Thursday: 12p.-3p. Late arrivals can join in. Plenty of room for all.    

Pool: Open table from 8a.-3pm

We are running low on the green grocery bags from Super 1 Foods. We double bag them, and they are large enough to handle the canned and boxed commodity food to those in need. Save a bagful of bags and bring them in.

MENU

(subject to change):

A suggested donation of $5.00 for your meal will help support the Nutrition Program. We serve lunch from 11:45a-12:30p.  Sit-down or take-out; call before 10 a.m. for delivery.  Call in for Grab-n-Go. 

Mission Valley Choral Society Concerts

Seats fill up fast at the Mission Valley Choral Society concerts. Christmas concerts are this weekend, 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, at the St. Ignatius Mission and 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec.17, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Polson.

The 40+ voice choir, directed by Cathy Gillhouse, will sing a variety of music from spirituals to classic Christmas songs. The community choir has existed in the county since the 1960's and brings a diverse group of people together, all ages with varied backgrounds, united to inspire through music.

The concerts are free and welcoming to all. A free-will offering will be taken to help the choir with music expenses. For information contact Valerie Lindstrom:



406-261-3304 or 406-370-2076

Country Pasta

First Interstate Bank

Little Rob's Backhoe

M&S Meats

Murdoch's

Nelson Homes, Inc.

Maxine's Coffee Shoppe and Eatery

Payne West Insurance

Polson Medical Fitness Center

Red Lion Inn & Suites

Richwine’s Burgerville

Amy Peterson Real Estate

Riverside Recreation

Ronan Eye Clinic

Safeway

Please note that all spots are developed and proofed by the business owner or event planner.