Events with the tag: Arlee
Tuesday, June 20
Participate in Jocko Valley Library reading event
ARLEE — Another Jocko Valley Library Summer Reading Program, “Build a Better World,” event is on Tuesday, June 20, from 9:30- 11 a.m. Call 406-726-3572 for more information.
Thursday, June 22
Run for fun in Arlee
ARLEE — On Thursday, June 22, join the Fun Walk/Run 1-mile or 5K at the Arlee Celebration Grounds. The Walk/Runs start at 9 a.m. Registration Forms can be picked up and submitted at the St. Ignatius, Arlee, or Elmo Tribal Fitness Centers. Late registration takes place at 8:15 a.m. on June 22. The Fun Walk/Run is part of Tribal Health’s Being In A Good Way – Strengthening Our Families Celebration. Events will be occurring all weekend. Plan to join the fun.
For more information, call the Tribal Health Department at 406-745-3525, ext. 5454
Saturday, June 24
Join the Sober Indian Riders’ Poker Run
ARLEE — The Sober Indian Riders will hold their 11th annual Poker Run on Saturday, June 24. The Poker Run promotes “Unity, Safety and Sobriety” through motorcycling. Registration takes place between 9-11 a.m. All vehicles are welcome and camping is available. There will be a barbecue, a raffle and a 50/50. The ride will begin and end at the Arlee Community Center. Call 406-830-1714 or 406-871-6991, for more information.
Tuesday, June 27
Jocko Library event planned
ARLEE — Another Jocko Valley Library Summer Reading Program, “Build a Better World,” event is on Tuesday, June 27, from 9:30-11 a.m. Call 406-726-3572 for more information.
Wednesday, June 28
Powwow begins Arlee
ARLEE — The 119th annual Arlee Powwow celebration begins Wednesday, June 28, and ends Tuesday, July 4. All events are open to the public and free of charge. Arts, crafts, stick games, dance competitions, Indian and other ethnic foods will be available. Absolutely no alcohol, firearms, unleashed dogs or motorcycles are allowed in the camp area. This year dance competition will expand to 31 categories. There will be separate style categories for adults age 40-59. Women and men 60 years and over will be competition categories of all styles combined. The event takes place on Powwow grounds on Powwow Road in Arlee. Wednesday is “Camp Day. Visit the website: www.arleepowwow.com for more information.
Thursday, June 29
Powwow continues
ARLEE — The 119th annual Arlee Powwow celebration continues with a Memorial at 7 p.m. followed by a l stick game. Visit the website: arleepowwow.com, for more information. Registration for dance and singing contests opens at 8 p.m.
Friday, June 30
Miss Salish-Pend d’Oreille crowned
ARLEE — The 119th annual Arlee Powwow celebration continues with registration for dance and singing contests at noon. The speaking and dance portion of the Miss Salish-Pend d’Oreille competition begins at 6:30 p.m. There is a Drum Roll Call at 6:45 p.m. Grand Entry begins at 7 p.m. with honorees and the crowning of Miss Salish-Pend d’Oreille 2017-18.
Saturday, July 1
Arlee Powwow continues
ARLEE — The 119th annual Arlee Powwow celebration continues with Drum Roll Call at 12:45 p.m. and Grand Entry at 1 p.m. and contests for juniors and teens. Adult singing competition at 7 p.m. At 11 p.m. original style vs. contemporary Jingle Dance for women 18 and over. The Men’s Grass Special takes place at this time also.