POLSON — Are you caring for a loved one? Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is hosting the Area VI Agency on Aging’s six-week series of classes designed to help caregivers with the many physical and emotional challenges they face. The classes begin May 3. For class times and more information visit: https://montana. providence.org/events or call the Area VI Agency on Aging at 406-883-7284.

POLSON — If you are a man with any cancer diagnosis this group is for you. Join others for six meetings to discuss the issues men with cancer are facing Friday afternoons from 5:15-6:30 p.m. at the Bickford Building (upstairs). This group is free of charge. Coy Theobalt has been facilitating groups for men with cancer for more than 18 years. Call 406-578- 8078 to reserve a seat.

POLSON — The spring session of “Moving for Better Balance,” an adapted Tai Chi program, will begin on Tuesday, April 9. It will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. at the Polson Senior Center. The class will run until the end of June. Call Jane at the Agency on Aging to sign up 406-883-7284.

POLSON — We aren’t kidding folks; Polson’s live theatre on the lake is on haunt alert. Come see for yourselves May 17-26. “The Phantom of Singing Hills” may attack at any minute. Desiree Alexander and Megan Stevens and the rest of the cast will perform this musical mystery laced with comedy and a down-home western flair. Call 406-883-9212 or go to: PortPolsonPlayers.com for more information … before it’s too late!

POLSON — Bring your own non-alcoholic beverages and snacks to the North Lake County Library on May 24. The library will provide popcorn while you enjoy a family-friendly movie at 6 p.m. Don’t be late as the doors get locked. Check the library’s website for movie specifics at: http:// www.northlakecountylibrary.org/. Also, the North Lake County Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday.

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association is hosting a potluck dinner at our historic Big Arm School on Friday, May 24, at 6 p.m. Please bring a dish to share with neighbors and friends. Our guest speaker will be Sheriff Don Bell.

Please come join us. For more information call 406- 849-5064.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

POLSON — The Memorial Day Parade will assemble at the Elks Club on Main Street between 9-9:30 a.m. with step-off time at noon. The parade will go down Main Street and turn to end at First Citizens Bank. Polson Flathead Lake Museum on Main Street will offer free ice cream and a 20 percent discount on admission fees.

PLAINS — The Wildhorse Shootout will be held on June 1 at the Amundson Sports complex in Plains. The deadline for entries is May 27 and cost is $100 per team. Divisions include first grade through adult. Register online at: missionvalley3on3.com.

BLUE BAY — Two Eagle River School begins three days of elder and youth activities on Tuesday, May 28, at Blue Bay from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be student awards, bingo, cribbage, chess, a scavenger hunt, fishing, canoe races, a pop race, and a pie eating contest. The events promote the belief, “We learn best at the feet of our elders.” For more information call 406-675-0292. Breakfast and lunch served. Everyone is welcome.

POLSON — The North Lake County Library continues its popular Needle Arts Series with embroidery classes every Tuesday in May from 2-3 p.m. On May 28 the odds ‘n ends of needle arts will be covered.

PABLO — From 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. elders and youth activities continue with cut and dry meat, social time, photo booth/interview, bingo, games, a fry bread contest at 9:30 p.m., a fun run/ walk at 11 a.m., elder/youth Olympics at 1:30 p.m. and a tepee race, all at Two Eagle River School. The events promote the belief, “We learn best at the feet of our elders.” For more information call 406-675-0292. Breakfast and lunch served. Everyone is welcome.

POLSON — Guatemala is the subject of the 3:30 p.m. Wiggle Worms program at the North Lake County Public library.

POLSON — “The Great Gray Owl.” by Denver Holt, will be Mission Mountain Audubon Society’s educational program on Wednesday, May 29, at 7 p.m. in the North Lake County Public Library in the meeting room. Everyone is welcome. 

POLSON —There is such a thing as a free lunch … at Soup’s On, 101 Seventh Ave. W, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy a delicious midday meal every Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday, May 29, the menu features Thai chicken noodle soup and chili, with the trimmings. See you there.

POLSON — Come join our second monthly community discussion forum, “Polson Gather Round - Walk With the World,” on Thursday, May 30, from 4-5 p.m., at the Good Roasting Coffee Company, 201 Third Ave.-right behind Stutzman Furniture. We meet at the same location and time every last Thursday of the month. For more information call 406-214-2020. Come and discuss what’s on your mind and meet others to see what their concerns are.

PABLO — Two Eagle River School continues with the third day of elder and youth activities including a stickgame at 3 p.m., dinner at 4:30 p.m., a silent auction from 3-7 p.m. and a social powwow starting at 6 p.m. First five drums registered for powwow are paid. The events promote the belief, “We learn best at the feet of our elders.” For more information call 406-675-0292. Dinner will be served; everyone is welcome.

POLSON/LONEPINE — There will not be an accordion jam on Sunday, June 2, due to our annual campout and potluck being held on May 31 and June 1, at Lonepine Community Center, off of Highway 28. All are welcome. There is a big blue building on the east side of the highway, turn west and follow to the campgrounds. You will go past a cemetery. The main dinner will be on June 1 at around 4 or 5 p.m. Dancing starts around noon each day. For more information call Ellen at 406-883-3130. We will not be resuming the regular accordion jams at the Elks as the association decided on May 20 to disband. Hope to see you in Lonepine for the final jam.

POLSON – Polson Community Church, located at 1814 First Street E, will have their Fifth Friday Night Dinner on May 31 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner will consist of pork roast, potatoes and gravy, broccoli, salad and a wonderful array of desserts. No offering expected or accepted. Please come and join us for a wonderful night of food and friendship.

ST. IGNATIUS — Final day of school for St. Ignatius students.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library District’s Friends of the Library are holding a huge used book sale on Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy browsing through hundreds of used books, DVDs and audiobooks, all at bargain prices. Fundraising items include the new Friends of the Library canvas book bags and T-shirts available for $15. Fill a bag with books for only $5. Refreshments will be served. All proceeds and contributions from this event will go toward the Friends’ support of the library’s programs and projects. The sale will be in the large meeting room at the library, 2 First Ave. E.

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will hold a community yard sale on Saturday, June 1, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at our historic Big Arm School. On Saturday, June 8, we will continue our yard sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. with a pancake breakfast served from 8-11 a.m. Donations of items are welcomed. For more information, contact Jeff or Nancy Foster at 406- 849-5064. Hope to see you there.

POLSON — The Polson Booster Club will hold a shrimp boil dinner on Saturday, June 1, from 5-7 p.m. at Glacier Brewing Co, 6 Tenth Ave. E. JIMnI will provide music and there will be awards, door prizes and raffles. Tickets are $35 per person and includes dinner and one drink token. See you there.

WILDHORSE ISLAND —Meet new people in your area and give back to your local parks by helping to beautify and protect our trails. This year will focus on maintaining the habitat and trails of Wild Horse Island from 10 a.m-2 p.m. This event is free. Contact 406-837-3041 for transportation and meeting location information.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Valley United Methodist Church, (top of Post Creek Hill), will hold a yard sale on Saturday, June 1, beginning at 9 a.m. and going until 2 p.m. All proceeds will go to “Relay for Life.” For more information call 406-676-8571.

RONAN — The eighth annual Papa Bear Memorial Motorcycle Poker Ride will take place on June 1, starting at 10 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m. There is a $10 entry fee, which benefits the youth of Lake County. Stops include: starting at S & S Sports in Ronan, Town Pump in Plains, Fergie's Pub & Grill in Hot Springs, Del's Bar in Somers, and ending at S & S Sports again in Ronan. Vintage cars 1979 and older are welcome to join the event. Food, beverages and awards begin at 5 p.m.

CHARLO — Ninepipes Museum is honored that Barbara Shrider will exhibit her artwork, Helen Camel-White Quills will showcase her jewelry and Ednor Therriault will entertain with excerpts from his book, “Montana Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities and Other Offbeat Stuff,” during the June 1 “First Saturday” event. The museum is located at 69316 US Highway 93, Charlo, Montana 59824.

Visit: http://www.ninepipesmuseum. org for more information.

POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery, 306 Main Street, Polson, presents until June 14, “As I Was Wandering.” This exhibit will be everything we love about Montanans and the Montana experience. This show will feature past and present member artists; Sue Arneson (Montana Watercolor Artist), Carolyn Ekland-Olson (World Wide Photography), Karla Martinson (3D Paintings & Publisher), Mary Kelley (Plein Aire and the Old Masters in Oil), Judith Wright (Mixed Media). Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday.

POLSON — North Lake County Library will hold a “Friends of the Library” book sale from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. in the large meeting room.

ST. IGNATIUS — Girls on Shred, a non-competitive free female/non-binary skate clinic takes place on Saturday, June 1, from noon-4 p.m. at the St. Ignatius Skatepark (357 Mission Dr.). This clinic is for all female and non-binary people interested in learning to skateboard. All ages and abilities are welcome. Girls on Shred is a non-competitive event sponsored by Board of Missoula and the Sports Exchange. There will be a free clinic, live music, and a raffle. Skateboards, helmets, and padding will be provided for anyone to borrow and share. For more information check out their facebook or Instagram: @GIRLSONSHRED.

PABLO — The People’s Center will hold a social powwow on Saturday, June 1, from 1-3 p.m. to celebrate their summer hours starting. There will be dancing, drumming and singing. The People’s Center will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the summer months.

POLSON — Soar into summer with the Mission Valley Christian Academy at their “On Eagle’s Wings” benefit dinner and auction on June 1 at the Red Lion Inn. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Call 406-883-6858 for tickets $50. The event will feature auction items: plane tours, a 4th of July fireworks package, Wild Horse Island day of fun, pellet grill, Henry .22 Golden Boy, Duck Dynasty speaker/dinner event tickets, and many more.

CHARLO — Graduation day for Charlo seniors.

RONAN — Ronan High School seniors graduate.

RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their next monthly meeting on June 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW. Our program will include a video about the historic buffalo ranch called the Whiskey Trail Ranch that was owned by Ike and Villa Melton from 1948-1962. Come see for yourself what this great organization is all about.

POLSON — Come join us for another Glad To Be Here Kit Bag Night on Tuesday, June 4, from 6-8 p.m. to share ideas and DIY information for maintaining good health naturally and on a limited budget at JourneyBe, 101 Seventh Ave. W. These events will take place on the first Tuesday of every month. Sponsored by Blue Moon Herbs Essiac Tea Co. Call 406-883-0110 or email: info@BlueMoonHerbs. com for more information. All are welcome and there is no charge.

POLSON — Join us for the community dance at the Elks’ ballroom on Wednesday, June 5, from 7-10 p.m. Music is provided by Ken’s Country Combo playing a variety of country and vintage rock and roll. The combo includes Ken Kenmille, guitar and vocalist; Richard Tobel, lead guitar; Liz Steele on accordion and our southern singer, Betty Carter. Coffee and water provided, drinks, soft drinks are available for purchase. Everyone is welcome. No Elks membership is required. The cover charge is $5. If you are hungry and want a great burger, come early and purchase a delicious one from the Elks. Come check us out.

POLSON — New Zealand is the subject of the 3:30 p.m. Wiggle Worms program at the North Lake County Public library.

POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be held at the Red Lion Ridgewater Inn and Suites from noon-1 p.m. The featured speaker for this month is Bridger Mahlum of the Montana Chamber of Commerce. The cost of lunch is $14.50. Reservations are not required. For more information please call the chamber office at 406-883-5969.

POLSON — The Lake County Republican Central Committee will meet on Wednesday, June 5, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Polson Rural Fire Hall conference room. Our county attorney will bring us up to speed on the illegal activity in the county. You will also hear reports from our elected officials. Everyone is always welcome at our meetings. For more information call 406-844-2386.

ARLEE — Arlee Schools finish their year.

POLSON — Polson Kiwanis Club will meet on Thursday, June 6, at noon, downstairs in the Koostatah Room at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Robbie Hayes will speak on behalf of Special Olympics and receive an award from Kiwanis. Kiwanis will also present an award to Helping Hands and Tillie Marshall will tell about the progress on its projects, including the successful “Baby Boxes” given to new mothers in local Lake County hospitals. These boxes have been instrumental in lowering infant mortality rates. Shea McGuinness will receive a Polson Key Club scholarship. Kiwanis Club will also be organizing committees for its upcoming fundraiser, the second annual Wine and Beer Festival, to take place on Friday, June 21, at the KOA campground. The public is welcome to attend.

DAYTON — Final day of school held at Dayton Elementary students.

ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius Elementary School will hold a “Reading Enhancement” program from June 6-28, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Call the school for more information at 406-745-3811 ext. 302.

RONAN — The Ronan Chamber of Commerce will hold their monthly luncheon meeting at the Mission Mountain Golf Club from noon-1 p.m. Join this monthly social networking and lecture series. There is a fee for lunch.

VALLEY VIEW —Valley View Elementary students complete their school year.

POLSON — A movie about training a dragon will take place at the North Lake County Public Library at 3:45 p.m. Popcorn will be served.

HOT SPRINGS — The 71st annual Homesteader Days celebration is a family fun weekend June 7-9 with arts and crafts, parades, a two-day rodeo, food booths on Main Street and a street dance. For more information call 406-741-2662.

RONAN — Final day of school held for Ronan students.

POLSON –– The Polson Splash Classic Softball ASA tournament will be held at the Polson softball complex (behind Cherry Valley Elementary School) on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 7, 8 and 9. Many teams from all over Montana and Washington compete in games starting at 5 p.m. on Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. For details, call Kelley at 406- 253-1590.

ARLEE — The Arlee Brown Building Committee is hosting a yard sale fundraiser to pay for landscaping and grounds maintenance on June 8, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tables will be set up inside and outside. A burger lunch will be sold for $5. Contact Paula Wofford at 406-726-3227 to inquire about available space.

PABLO — Graduation for Salish Kootenai College students takes place June 8.

RONAN — “Race Unity Day” has been celebrated on the second Sunday of June since 1957. So once again, we, the Bahá’ís of the Flathead Indian Reservation, invite you to join us for this celebration. The Race Unity picnic will take place on Sunday, June 9, from noon- 3 p.m. at the picnic shelter in the Ronan City Park (on Eisenhower Street). This will be a family-friendly event. For more information, please contact us at 406-872-2222, (the local Bahá’í voicemail phone).

RONAN — Ronan Middle School students (grades 5-8) may attend literacy and math classes at RMS from 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday, from June 10-28. There will be a couple of special activities included.

PABLO — Pablo Elementary School begins their “Reading Camp.” This camp will go from June 10-28 from 8:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Applications may be picked up at the school’s front office. Call 406-676-3390 for more information.

RONAN — Ronan High School students may attend HS credit recovery summer school. Two separate sessions will run: June 10-28 and Aug. 5-23. Both sessions are from 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday.

RONAN — Afternoon HS summer camps are from June 10-28 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. All camps are free.

RONAN — Ronan Middle School students (grades 5-8) may attend afternoon summer camps (with priority given to morning summer school students). Afternoon camps are from 12:30-3:30 p.m. and include: Salish language, STEM, swimming and more.

LAKE COUNTY — The Flathead Reservation and Lake County Boys and Girls Club in Ronan will operate a summer program Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. from June 10-Aug. 16 (closed July 4). The cost is $20 per week or $150 for the full summer. The summer session is 10 weeks of fun – opportunities for discovery, learning, and activities galore. Applications may be picked up onsite or at: www.flatheadbgc.org.

RONAN —The Ronan VFW Auxiliary 5652 will meet on Wednesday, June 12, at the VFW Hall at 6:30 p.m.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library’s Wednesday, June 12, Wiggle Worms program will learn about Brazil.

POLSON – The regular monthly meeting of the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will take place on Wednesday, June 12, at 6 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station No. 1, 25-B Regatta Road. An agenda is available on the Monday prior to the meeting.

BIGFORK — Flathead Fledglings – This one hour program designed for children ages 4-7 gives kids a chance to get outside and learn about the great outdoors. This is the first in a five-part series, although participants need not attend all five. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children. The cost is $4 per child and takes place at the Wayfarers Unit – Harry Horn picnic shelter.

POLSON — “Bringing Back Leopard Frogs to the Flathead Reservation,” by Art Soukkala, will be Mission Mountain Audubon’s next educational program on Thursday, June 13, at 7 p.m. in the North Lake County Public Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome.

MISSOULA — The 34th annual Montana Senior Olympic Games will be held in Missoula on June 13-15, 2019. This involves competition in 14 different sports for men and women who are 50 years of age and older as of Dec. 31, 2019. The sports include: archery, bowling, badminton, cycling, basketball, golf, horseshoes, pickle ball, race-walk, tennis, table tennis, road race, swimming and track & field. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded. Social events include a social hour at 6 p.m. and a pasta dinner buffet beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, at the Fort Missoula Regional Park Bella Vista Pavilion, (2725CCC Road), for $11. Please contact Annie Petschauer by phone at: 406-552-6664 or by email at: petschauera@ci.missoula.mt.us, for more information.

POLSON — Final day of school for Polson students.

RONAN — Come to the Ronan Library at 10 a.m. to see Skeeter the clown from the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus. Skeeter will make balloon items and teach you some clowning secrets. From 11 a.m.-2 p.m. you can craft a gift for Father’s Day. Stop by and make a special gift for someone who could use a smile. Registration for the first day of the “Universe of Stories” summer reading program will take place from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Register and receive a reading log to keep track of your reading and win cool prizes too.

POLSON — The Kiwanis Club is hosting a local beer and wine fest from 6-9 p.m. at the KOA Campground, 200 Irvine Flats Road, on June 14. This fundraiser supports local Kiwanis community projects and local youth activities including scholarships, the Boys and Girls Club, Boy Scouts, Special Olympics and the Polson Middle School band. Call 406-883-3890 for more information.

POLSON — The June Friendship Table Dinner is on Friday, June 14, from 5-6:15 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

LAKESIDE — A fun week at Ecumenical Vacation Bible Day Camp at Glacier Presbyterian Camp for students entering 1-6 grade begins on June 17. You must pick up and then return your registration to the Presbyterian or Good Shepherd Lutheran Churches by June 14. Fees are $75 and include bus transportation, lunch, snacks, exciting games, swimming, singing and Bible study. Scholarships are available. Contact Connie for details at 406-261-2389 or email: cbrownellmt@gmail.com

POLSON — Pachyderm speaker, Sheriff Don Bell will share updates on law enforcement issues in Lake County and the status of the drug epidemic impacting our community. All are invited to the Friday, June 14, meeting at the Polson Rural Fire Department from noon-1 p.m.

BIGFORK — Junior Ranger Day – Drop by from noon – 3 p.m. at the Flathead Lake Ranger Station – Wayfarers Unit to chat with a ranger, participate in fun games and activities, learn about the park and Flathead Lake and earn your Junior Ranger badge. This is a free event.

PABLO — The Joe Mc- Donald Health and Fitness Center, 58138 Highway 93, is the site of the 2019 Relay for Life scheduled for Saturday, June 15. The relay begins with a survivor walk at 10 a.m.

POLSON — Polson Motorcoach and RV serves from 8-10:30 a.m. free huckleberry or regular pancakes to all Dads for free on Father’s Day.

POLSON — The Father’s Day two-person scramble golf tournament takes place at Polson Golf Course. Call 406-883-8230 for more information.

POLSON — A members only open show entitled “Magic Moment,” featuring Sandpiper Art Gallery member artists past and present will be exhibited from June 17-July 26. All submissions will be accepted in the artist’s interpretation of the theme. This is member magic at its best. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday.

PABLO — “Mission Valley in Motion” is a summer youth program that will run from June 17- Aug. 8, at the Joe McDonald Health & Fitness Center. The program is open to students ages 7-14. Please join us for a summer of fun with activities and weekly trips. MVM is a free summer youth program that provides free lunch and breakfast for anyone under 18 years of age. Call 406-275- 4794 for more information.

POLSON — The Boys and Girls Club of Lake County and Flathead Reservation in Polson will operate a summer program Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. from June 17-Aug. 16 (closed July 4). The cost is $10 per week or $75 for the full summer. The summer session is nine weeks of fun - opportunities, discoeries, learning, and activities galore. Applications may be picked up onsite or at: www. flatheadbgc.org.

CHARLO — The Ninepipe Arts Group will sponsor their annual “Kids’ Art Camp” beginning Monday, June 17, and running through Thursday, June 20, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For additional information call 406-644- 2311.

POLSON — A vacation Bible camp is planned for Monday, June 17, thru Thursday, June 20, at the Polson United Methodist Church. Registration forms are available on the website: www. polsonumc.org. The theme for the week is “God created me to be ... kind, loving, generous and courageous.” We welcome kids ages 4-12 to attend. For more information call 406-883-6161 on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon.

RONAN — K.W. Harvey Elementary School will offer a “Salish Language Camp” from June 17-21 from 9 a.m. – noon.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s summer reading program, “A Universe of Stories,” begins registration at 10 a.m. They will make full use of their ongoing NASA @My Library grant resources to provide high-quality programming. This program is open to readers of all ages; register online at: www.northlakecountylibrary.org or at the library. Also on this date, the Usborne New Book Fair will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Books for infants to young adults are among the selections available. There will be no Makerspace program held on this day.

POLSON — The Mission Valley Jr. Golf Camp is free and open to youth going into the first through the eighth grade at the Polson Bay Golf Course. Call 406-883-8230 for more information. The camp takes place from 7:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, and repeats on June 19, 20 and 21.

POLSON — Join us for the community dance in the Elks’ ballroom on Main St. on Wednesday, June 19, from 7-10 p.m. Music is by Ken’s Country Combo playing a variety of country and vintage rock and roll. Everyone is welcome. No Elks membership required. Cover charge is $5. If you are hungry and want a great burger you can come early and purchase one from the Elks. Come and check us out.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library’s Wednesday, June 19, Wiggle Worms program will learn about Morocco.

RONAN — From Thursday, June 20, until Sunday, June 23, a “Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous” will be held at the Lake County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. The event includes a Dutch oven class at 11 a.m.; the Cheff Ranch Legacy Outfitters from 2-6 p.m.; a carving seminar starts at 6 p.m.; the Farmers Market will be open from 4-7 p.m. and a carving auction will take place at 7 p.m. Watch all the action and see some amazing works of art by chainsaw carvers from across the U.S. Craft and food vendors, a beer garden, lumberjack log milling, and the CSKT Forestry and Fire Departments will also be on site. For more information, call the Ronan Chamber at 406-676-8300 or go to their website: ronanchamber.com.

NORTH CROW — Lake County Democrats are hosting a fundraiser at the North Crow Clubhouse on Thursday, June 20, beginning with a social at 5:30 p.m. and followed by a spaghetti dinner at 6 p.m. The cost of the dinner is $25 per adult. Proceeds help support our candidates and county democrat activities. Lieutenant Governor Mike Cooney will be the featured speaker. Join us for an evening of camaraderie and socializing.

POLSON — Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. from June 20-Aug. 8, the North Lake County Library will have space-centered children’s programming. Crafts and activities will be included with each presentation. Martin Horejsi, Associate Professor of Instructional Technology and Science Education, Solar System Ambassador for NASA, and longtime meteorite hound, will run a youth-oriented program on the Moon, Mars and Meteorites on Thursday, June 20. This presentation will be followed by a hands-on activity suitable for school-aged kids. Martin Horejsi will follow up the youth program with a second program for adults: “Meteorites: An Inconvenient Science” at 1 p.m.

POLSON — The 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 20, SPLASH meeting hosted by Payne West Insurance and Alpine Designs takes place at Alpine Designs, 111 Third Ave. E. There will be a $2 charge for everyone who attends a SPLASH event to help fund the Fourth of July fireworks.

RONAN — Ronan Fairgrounds will host several all-day activities: a beer garden will open at 9 a.m.; chain-saw carving will go on all day from 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; a saw mill demo takes place at 2 p.m. along with the Cheff Ranch Legacy Outfitters from 2-6 p.m.; another carving auction will take place at 7 p.m. to be followed by a 325 Street Dance beginning at 9 p.m.

RONAN — On Friday, June 21, the Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce will present “Crab Fest 2019,” which is a benefit for the Bockman (Ronan City) Park. The dinner begins at 5 p.m. and will take place at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $35 per person or two for $60 for the all-you-can-eat event. Purchase tickets at Ronan Flower Mill, Valley Banks, Ronan Napa, Glacier Bank, First Interstate Bank-Polson, Access Montana and Ronan Power Products. Enjoy fresh crab boiled on site. Bring your own beverages, crab pliers and appetite. For more information call the Ronan Chamber at 406-676-8300.

POLSON — Licensed massage therapist, Brianna Rowe, will provide a free class in infant massage at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 21, at the Lake County Public Health Dept., 802 Main Street For more information call 406-883-7288 or go to: www.lakecountypublichealth.org.

POLSON — The Kiwanis Club is hosting a local beer and wine fest from 6-9 p.m. at the KOA Campground, 200 Irvine Flats Road, on June 21. This fundraiser supports local Kiwanis community projects and local youth activities including scholarships, the Boys and Girls Club, Boy Scouts, Special Olympics and the Polson Middle School band. Call 406-883-3890 for more information. Saturday, June 22

RONAN — The Lower Mission Valley Chapter of PEO will hold their annual rummage sale on June 21, on the west side of Ronan Glacier Bank, across from the city park. It will be open from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Clothing, household goods, accessories, books, games and miscellaneous items will be available for sale. All proceeds from the sale will be used for PEO sponsored scholarships for women.

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art Gallery will hold a reception from 5-7 p.m. for their “Magic Moment” art show.

RONAN — Crazy Days takes place in Ronan as local merchants put on spectacular sales on Friday, June 21, and Saturday, June 22.

BIG ARM — Polson Rural Fire Community will hold their “Appreciation Burger Fry,” on Saturday, June 22, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Big Arm Fire Station, U.S. Highway 93. Come and enjoy a good lunch.

PROCTOR — The Friends of Lake Mary Ronan will hold an educational open house with speakers and displays at the Proctor Valley Community Center, (Old Proctor School House - two miles west of Dayton on 352) on June 22, from 1- 3 p.m. This event will provide a learning experience for kids and adults alike. President of FLMR Jim Baker will speak from 1-1:30 p.m. Research scientist Jim Craft will talk about water quality from 1:30-2 p.m. Septic leaching and grants will be area resource specialist, Samantha Tappenbeck’s topic from 2-2:30 p.m. Fisheries biologist Sam Bourret will talk about illegal fish introduction from 2:30-3 p.m. Displays to include: aquatic invasive species, Montana parks, soil and conservation districts. There will also be displays of emergency equipment from Chief Cliff Fire Department and there will be live demonstrations.

RONAN — Safe Harbor will present a “Circus and Carnival” on Saturday, June 22. Shows are at 2 and 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children. The free-admission carnival will take place from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Game tickets will be 50 cents each.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Volunteer Fire Department Fireman’s Auction will take place on Saturday, June 22, at 11 a.m. at the Old Town Field. Concessions begin at that time and include hamburgers, hot dogs and pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw. Meals will be served until the end of the auction at approximately 5 p.m. (Purchase a meal and you’re entered in the door prize drawing.)

The silent auction starts at 11 a.m.; the live auction starts at noon with raffle drawings and door prizes.

Raffle tickets will be sold before the auction for a ½ beef; a whole hog cut and wrapped; and an .AR15 rifle with scope. To donate auction items please call 406-543-2288 or 406-531-0375.

POLSON — The Polson Bay Golf Course will host the Pitch, Putt and Drive Contest, the culminating event of the junior camp week. The contest is from noon-5 p.m. and is followed by awards and a potluck barbecue.

RONAN — Crazy Days continues as local merchants put on spectacular sales on Saturday, June 22. VFW serves-up breakfast RONAN — Beginning at 7 a.m., the local VFW will serve breakfast. Watch amazing woodcarving RONAN — The Ronan Fairgrounds will host wood carving from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. including a saw mill demo at 2 p.m.; a carving seminar at 6 p.m.; a carving auction at 7 p.m. The evening ends with a luminary parade at dark and a 325 Bar street dance at 9 p.m.

RONAN — The Ronan Fairgrounds will host wood carving beginning at 9 a.m. ending with a big auction at 2:30 p.m. including a chainsaw raffle (must be present to win). The beer garden will open at 9 a.m. and end at closing. You can enjoy lunch at the fairgrounds starting at noon. Come enjoy the final day of this amazing weekend event.

BIGFORK — Let’s Bee Friendly – Learn about native pollinators, from 2-3 p.m. at the Wayfarers Birch Grove picnic shelter and discover how to identify a bee from a wasp and create your own mason bee condos using recycled materials. Space is limited. Call 406-837-3041 to register. There is a $4 per person or $10 per family fee.

RONAN — American Legion No. 138 will serve up breakfast at the VFW beginning at 8 a.m.

YELLOW BAY — The Data and Donuts Seminar series is offered every summer during the first four weeks of the Flathead Lake Biological Station Summer Session. The series offers students and the public a chance to hear speakers across a wide variety of ecological topics. Come to the seminar at the FLBS at Yellow Bay on Monday, June 24, from 10-11 a.m. These seminars are open to the public, and everyone is invited to attend. Stop by to have a donut and learn more about ecology, and current research in the Flathead. The speaker for June 24 is Janene Lichtenberg, department head of wildlife and fisheries at Salish Kootenai College. Her topic will be, “Tribal wildlife research and management: Perspectives and success stories.” Call 406-872-4503 for more information.

POLSON — For the week of June 24-27, a field trip to Philipsburg is planned for the Polson summer school program. Contact Mandie Steele, Polson School District #23 afterschool program director at 406-212-6784 or email: asteele@polson.k12.mt.us

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will offer another class in their computer basics series titled “Internet Privacy,” on Tuesday, June 25, from 2–3 p.m. In this class Heather will show you how to be safe while using the internet and how to best protect your privacy on the web.