ARLEE — The Jocko Valley Library’s Summer Reading Program, “Build a Better World,” invites readers of all ages and abilities to enjoy the following themes: “explore” their five senses; “discover” the natural treasures of our area; and finally to investigate the final theme “transformation.” Each event will include a snack, craft activity or game and time for new books. The program runs from June 6-Aug. 1, with special events on Tuesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. Call 726-3572 for more information.

ARLEE — Arlee Schools’ Summer Food Program will start on June 12 and go until Aug. 4, Monday-Friday. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-10:30 a.m. and lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

LAKE COUNTY — The Flathead Reservation and Lake County Boys and Girls Club will operate a summer program at both their Polson and Ronan sites Monday-Friday (not July 4) from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. The cost is $25 per month or $75 for the entire summer program, which runs June 12-Aug. 18. The summer program focuses on academics, good character and citizenship and developing healthy lifestyles. Applications may be picked up onsite or at: www.flatheadbgc. org.

POLSON — Monday, June 12, is the first day of the free breakfast and lunch Summer Food Service Program in Polson. Cherry Valley, 107 Eighth Ave. W, is the site for the program. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-9:30 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Monday-Friday. All children 18 years old and under eat for free. Lunches are available for adults for a fee. All kids can come enjoy food in a safe, fun, healthy environment. The program ends on Friday, Aug. 4.

PABLO — Salish Kootenai College's “Making Fitness Fun Program” (open to youth 7 years and older) begins Monday, June 12 and goes from 8:30 a.m.-noon, Monday through Thursday, until Aug. 17. The program will be held at the Salish Kootenai College Joe McDonald Gymnasium. Physical activities will be provided in-between breakfast and lunch. Activities include: swimming, kickball, football, basketball, dodge ball, Native games, volleyball, soccer, shinny, bike riding and gardening. Activities are intended to keep kids busy and active during the summer months. Transportation is provided Monday through Thursday to Ronan and Polson Boys and Girls Clubs daily at about noon. Contact Mike Tryon or Paul Phillips at Salish Kootenai College for more information at 406-275-4916 or 406-275-4917.

RONAN — Ronan Middle School will serve kid friendly meals for lunch and breakfast Monday-Friday (excluding July 4th) from June 12-Aug. 18. Breakfast will be served from 8:15- 10:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. There is no cost to all children 18 years old and younger or for special needs children to age 21. Adult meal prices are $2.50 for breakfast and $4 for lunch. For more information, call 406-676-3390 x 7226.

POLSON — The Polson School Indian Education Committee is sponsoring Summer Native Culture activities available to all kids on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Kids will learn about Native plants, Tribal forests, Native art, crafts, traditional tools, and drumming. Participants will experience hands-on activities and take home their own handiwork. Activities begin June 21 at the Polson Middle School and run through August 9 – except July 5. Lunch is provided. For additional information, call the District Office at 406-883-6355.

RONAN — The Lake County Fair Board is excited to announce the 2017 Lake County Fair, starting Monday, July 24, and continuing through Saturday, July 29. This year’s theme is “Blue Skies, Cow Pies, and Family Ties.” Livestock judging, open class exhibits, agricultural displays, and local live entertainment will return traditions, but expect some new attractions as well. Look for fair premium books soon in businesses throughout the Mission Valley. For more information, call the Fair Office at 406- 676-8660, or e-mail us at fair@ronan.net.

POLSON — At 6:30 p.m. at the Miracle of America Museum, the classic family, feature-length movie, “The League of Grateful Sons,” will be shown. This touching movie pays tribute to WWII veterans and contains excellent original footage. All Free Night at the Museum movies include a background discussion and tours of displays and select items. Treats and donations are always welcome.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program’s “big event” on Thursday, July 27, at 10 a.m. is “Biomimics Inherit the Earth” with Kari Eneas (CSKT). Call 406-883-8225, for more information.

RONAN — The Lake County Fair judges’ orientation takes place at 8:30 a.m.; sheep showmanship at 9 a.m.; market sheep judging at 11 a.m. followed by market goat judging and goat showmanship; 2 p.m. dairy showmanship/judging; 2:30 p.m. poultry showmanship/ judging; 4 p.m. fashion revue; 5 p.m. small fry stock show; 5:30 p.m. buyer’s recognition dinner; 7 p.m. market livestock sale.

RONAN — The Lake County Fair judge’s orientation begins at 8:30 a.m.; beef breeding is at 9 a.m.; rabbit showmanship and judging is at 11:30 a.m.; project costume contest is at 2 p.m.; 4-H open class talent show is from 5-7 p.m.; beef showmanship is at 7:30 p.m. and the 4-H Ambassadors’ Dance is from 9-11 p.m.

RONAN — The annual Mission Mountain Quilt Guild Show takes place on Friday, July 28, from 9:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. and on Saturday, July 29, from 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. at the K. William Harvey Elementary gymnasium. Deleen Winters will be the featured quilter. Raffle tickets for a bed quilt and for a basket of fat quarters will be available. Attendees may participate in the “people choice” voting for their favorite displayed quilt.

POLSON — Smokin’ on the River begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 29, at the Polson Fairgrounds, (adjacent to the new Regatta Shoreline Amphitheater). Smokin’ on the River BBQ Battle is a contest for backyard and professional cookers to show off their barbecuing skills. Categories include: sauce, chicken, beef, pork, and open. Awards will be given to first and second place entries. Admission and parking are free, so bring your blankets and lawn chairs and watch the contestants, shop vendor booths, and enjoy music from Thunder Skye. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Coolers and pets are not allowed. Dry camping-style RV spaces are available for contestants and vendors. The battle would also like to extend an invitation to all interested vendors, food and artisan. For more information, call 406-250-1983 or 406-207-1012 or email us at: smokinontheriver2017@gmail.com.

RONAN — The Lake County Fair large animal round robin is at 10 a.m. and the small animal round robin is at 11:30 a.m. The Lake County Fair will hold an open ranch rodeo at 1 p.m. A ranch rodeo dinner and awards ceremony will take at 5 p.m. At 7 p.m. all exhibits may leave the grounds. In the ranch rodeo arena there will be a dance with music performed by “Exit 53” from 7:30-10 p.m.

POLSON — The MSU Scholarship Golf Scramble and Barbecue event is scheduled for Saturday, July 29. This event is a Fundraiser for the MSU Bobcats’ scholarship association. This will be a great event for all MSU alums and families. For registration and information, call 406-883-8230.

RONAN — This is the last day to sign up for the 22nd annual Pioneer Days 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Call 406-261-1521 for more information.

RONAN — 4-H stall cleaning will take place at the Lake County Fairgrounds from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

RONAN — This is the last day to sign up for the 22nd annual Pioneer Days 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Call 406-261-1521 for more information.

POLSON — A Mega Sports Camp VBS will take place Monday, July 31-Aug. 4, from 5 p.m. at the Polson Foursquare Church. There will be a free family dinner at 5:45 p.m. Opening rally begins at 8:15 p.m. There will be soccer, archery, Frisbee golf, and art classes. Register online at: www.polsonfoursquare. org. Click on the Mega Sports Camp link or call for more information at 406-883-9347 or 406- 261-8723.

ARLEE – The last day of the Jocko Valley Library Summer Reading Program is on Tuesday, Aug. 1, with certificates, rewards, and lunch from 9:30-11 a.m.

POLSON — On Wednesday, Aug. 2, members of the Polson Chamber of Commerce will hear from Paddy Fleming, Director of the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center, whose goal is to help Montana manufacturers succeed. The luncheon will be held at the KwaTaqNuk Resort from noon-1 pm. Cost of the luncheon will be $11. Reservations for the luncheon are not required. For additional information about the Chamber and its activities, call 406-883-5969.

POLSON — Join us for “Music in the Park”, a fun, family event at Boettcher Park. We will be joined by “Harvest Sound,” a musician group traveling through Montana playing music and releasing fun everywhere they go. There will be free snacks and water, face-painting, personalized songs, and a free concert

POLSON — The Polson School Indian Education Committee is sponsoring Summer Native Culture activities available to all kids on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. For additional information, call the District Office at 406-883-6355.

YELLOW BAY — The Flathead Lake Biological Station will hold an Open House on Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 1-5 p.m. The Flathead Lake Biological Station’s annual Open House provides an opportunity for the interested public to learn more about the ecology of Flathead Lake and its watershed, as well as FLBS and its research around the globe. The Open House allows FLBS scientists to showcase the breadth of their activities, as well as show examples of how ecological research at FLBS benefits Flathead Lake and subsequently area visitors and residents. Activities this year will include: tours of Biological Station facilities; boat trips on our 30’ research vessel the Jessie B; exhibits on recent Flathead research, including Flathead Lake ecology; presentations by FLBS research scientists and a visit by Monte, the UM mascot. Open to all and no admission fee. Call for more information at 406-982- 3301 x 229.

POLSON — North Lake County Library will hold Movie Day on Aug. 3 and go to the Showboat Cinema in Polson and watch the “Lego Movie.” For more information, contact the library at 406-883-8225.

CHARLO — The Ronan Chamber of Commerce will hold a general meeting on Thursday, Aug. 3, at noon at Allentown Bar and Restaurant.

RONAN –– Pioneer Days celebration begins in Ronan on Friday, Aug. 4, and will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday Aug. 4-6. Ronan Pioneer Days is a community event with fun for the whole family. There will be plenty of good old-fashioned entertainment. There will be a fishing derby from 8 a.m.-noon and happy hour will take place with the Ronan Pioneer Days Company at 5 p.m. The Bulls and Broncs Rodeo is at 7:30 p.m. Scholarships will be given out at the rodeo and you must be present to win. A street dance is planned for 9 p.m. If you have questions or want more information, call at 406-675-0177.

RONAN — The 22nd annual Ronan Pioneer Days 3-on-3 tournament will be held Aug. 5 at the Ronan High School parking lot. For more information, visit: missionvalley3on3.com, call 406-261-1521 or go to: Facebook.com/missionvalley3on3. The final day to signup for this tournament is July 31.

RONAN — The Garden of the Rockies Museum will hold a Flea Market, Craft Fair, Yard Sale at their Round Butte Gym across from the VFW, the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Do you have yard sale items but not enough room to hold your own sale? Ten-foot spaces will be available inside and out for $10. All proceeds go to the operation of the Museum. Call 406-676-3261 as soon as possible to reserve your spot.

CHARLO — The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana, located just south of Ronan, invites local artists to showcase their artwork on the first Saturday of each month, June-October, in the gift shop at the museum. Horsehair hitching artists Shoni and Ron Maulding will exhibit their work from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Also, Nancy Vaughan and crew will have fry bread and Indian tacos to mark Paxson Day of Celebration. The entire month of August is dedicated to artist Edgar S. Paxson and this special day marks the 100th year anniversary of his arrival in Montana. Family members will be on hand to commemorate the day with stories about the famous artist.

RONAN — The second day of Pioneer Days begins at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast at the Ronan VFW. The 36th annual Mission Mountain Classic Run, (5k and 10k), begins at 8 a.m. The Co-ed Softball Tournament is at 9 a.m. There will be a car show at 10 a.m. and a Kiddie Slicker Rodeo at noon. The open rodeo and Ring of Fire begins at 7:30 p.m. with scholarships again being given (must be present to win). Another street dance is planned for 9 p.m.

POLSON — The 15th Annual Water Daze 1-Mile Swim will take place on Saturday, Aug. 5. Swim from Salish Point, through the pristine waters of Flathead Lake, to Boettcher Park with the backdrop of the Mission Mountains. Registration will open from 11 a.m. to noon with a 1 p.m. start time. Swimmers will be provided transportation to KwaTaq- Nuk from Boettcher about 30 minutes prior to the start of the race. Local kayakers and emergency personnel will be along the racecourse for safety and support. Since the beginning, Water Daze has been an essential part of the Mission Valley Aquatic’s mission, outreach and fundraising campaign. There is beautiful scenery, clear water, great food and friends — all in support of the Lake Monsters Swim Team and Mission Valley Aquatics. See you there.

POLSON — The Northwest Montana Accordion Association will meet at the Elks in Polson on Sunday, Aug. 6, from 2-5:30 p.m.

RONAN — Pioneer Days ends with a 9 a.m. volleyball tournament at the City Park; a parade with the theme “Candy Land” at 12:30 p.m. (registration is at 10 a.m. at Round Butte Mini Storage); an open rodeo and wild buffalo riding at 3 p.m. and a family karaoke night at the Valley Club at 6:30 p.m.

POLSON — Aug. 8 is the first day for the caregivers’ class. Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes are scheduled for six Tuesdays, Aug. 8- Sept. 12 in Polson. Time for the class is 10-11:30 a.m. The classes are sponsored by the Area VI Agency on Aging to help caregivers thrive in this most difficult life role. Please call 1-800-266-4188 for more information or to register. Class size is limited.

RONAN — The Ronan VFW auxiliary 5652 is having their meeting on Aug. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall. For more information, call 406-676-3380.

POLSON — The North Lake County Library will hold the 32nd annual “Bug Race” at the VFW on Aug. 10. For more information, call the library at 406-883- 8225.