RONAN — Adults grieving the death of a family member or loved one are invited to join a twelve-week grief support program at St. Luke Community Hospital, 107 Sixth Ave., every Wednesday from March 15-May 31, from 4-5:30 p.m. For more information call 406-528-5212 or 406-204- 1207.

ARLEE/ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Valley Honor Guard will have Memorial Day Services on Monday, May 29, at 10 a.m. at the Arlee Jocko Cemetery, 11 a.m. at St. Ignatius Pleasant View Cemetery and at 11:30 a.m. at the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery. For questions call 406-270-7198 or JC Courville at 406-210-4493.

POLSON — The Polson Flathead Historical Museum, “The Pioneer Museum on Main Street” invites you to view amazing exhibits of daily life in the Mission Valley and Flathead Lake area in the late 1800s and early 1900s, such as the stagecoach, chuck wagon, fire trucks, Calamity Jane’s saddle and Flathead Lake’s ‘Nessie” (some say it was, some say it wasn’t, caught here) and much more. We open for the season on Memorial Day each year, and go until Friday, Sept. 15. The museum is located at 708 Main Street and operates Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Closed on Sundays) There is a visitor fee of $10 and children under 10 years old are admitted free with a paying adult. For more information, go to: www.flatheadmuseum.org.

ARLEE — The last day of school for Arlee School District.

CHARLO — Last day of schools for Charlo School District is June 1.

DAYTON — Last day of school for Dayton School is June 1.

RONAN — The Garden of the Rockies Museum, located at 400 Round Butte Road, will open on Thursday, June 1. The museum features the Round Butte Gym, the fire escape from the old Ronan School, Sloan’s Flat Stage Stop, a one-room schoolhouse, an old log home with dovetailed construction, and a tool shed and a farm machinery building. Hours for the museum are Monday- Thursday from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Call 406-676-5454, for more information.

PABLO — A “Community Strong Drug Endangered Children” training will take place on June 1 from 9 a.m.-noon and from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Salish Kootenai College gym – the Mary McDonald room. Come and learn what you can do about the substance abuse in our area and how we can help our drug endangered children.

CHARLO — The Ronan Chamber of commerce will hold a general meeting on Thursday, June 1, at noon at Allentown Bar and Restaurant.

POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery, 306 Main Street, Polson, presents “Montana West of the Mountains.” This exhibit will be the best images of everything we love about Montana and features member artists Antonia Wolf (photography), Sue Arneson (watercolor), Marie Stockhill (pottery), and guest artists Mike and Belinda Williams (photography) and jeweler Donna Miller. The exhibit continues until June 25. The Gallery is open Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

PABLO — The second annual Men’s Health Fair will take place at Salish Kootenai College Sherry McDonald reception room on Friday, June 2, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch will be served. Join them for health screenings, healthy games, prizes and speakers. Transportation and childcare are available. Call SKC’s Tribal Health at 406-675-2700 ext. 1630 for more information.

PABLO — Missing from Our Circle Art Show will take place at The People’s Center on Saturday, June 3, at 6 p.m. Missing from Our Circle is a three dimensional display of the “Save Our Sisters: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Project” dresses made by Marita Growing Thunder. The piece depicts the impact that the missing and murdered Indigenous women crisis has had on our communities, lives, and cultures. We will honor their lives, spirits, and journeys as we call for justice for the MMIW crisis. Be a witness to their silent honor dance.

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. Artists Nicole and Merle Bigbow will exhibit their work, plus fry bread and Indian tacos with Nancy Vaughan and Crew, will be available from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Valley United Methodist Church will hold a rummage sale at the church located at the top of Post Creek Hill on Highway 93, on June 3 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Some items will be from an estate sale. All proceeds to benefit Relay for Life.

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.

POLSON — The 2017 Flathead Lake Rock Skipping Championship will crown a new record holder on Saturday, June 3, at the Riverside Park Dock in Polson. The event showcases finesse, touch and fun. Bring Your Own Rocks (B.Y.O.R.) to this exciting event and bound on down to Polson for skipping and laughs. Registration begins Saturday, June 3, at 9 a.m. at the Cove Deli and Pizza. Registration costs $10 each or $40 for the whole family. There are two categories per gender: 12 and under, and 13 and up. The contest begins at 10 a.m. and finishes around at 11 a.m. when awards are given and the state record is bestowed. Then it’s up to the Cove Deli and Pizza where all participants receive free pizza. If you have any questions call 406-250-0393.

POLSON — Providence St. Joseph Medical Center’s Charity Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, June 3. Registration is at 8 a.m. and shotgun start is at 9 a.m. This will be an 18- hole/four-person scramble with an entry fee of $100 per team, which includes golf/golf cart/tees/prizes and lunch. For questions or team registration contact Cameron at Polson Bay Golf Course at 406-883- 8230 or go to: polsonbaygolfcourse@ gmail.com.

POLSON/RONAN — The Boys and Girl Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County, in both Ronan and Polson, will be closed from Monday, June 5, through Friday, June 9.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius School District will provide a summer school program Mondays-Thursdays, June 5-Thursday, June 22, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 406-745-3811 x 3 for more information. Food services in the Elementary School Cafeteria will serve breakfast from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

RONAN — Mission Valley Backcountry Horsemen will hold their monthly meeting on June 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ronan VFW on Round Butte Rd. Our program will be presented by Montana Gardener James Sagmiller. There will be a question/answer period following the gardening presentation. As always, the public is invited to attend. Hope to see you there.

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.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 6, at the Terrace Lake Community Church. Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m. and the meeting will follow. Be sure to bring your show and tell items. Everyone is welcome to come and join in the fun.

POLSON — Polson Chamber of Commerce’s general meeting and luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, at the KwaTaqNuk from noon- 1 p.m. Scheduled speaker is County Commissioner Bill Baron. For more information, call the Chamber Office at 406- 883-5969.

RONAN — The Ronan VFW Auxiliary 5652 meeting is Wednesday, June 7th at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall. For more information, call 406-676-3380.

POLSON — Come learn and earn $20 worth of double SNAP dollars to spend on locally grown produce, seeds, meat, eggs, bread, and garden plants at the Polson Farmers Market, for those that qualify. On Friday, June 9, from 2-3:30 p.m. Rene Kittle from the Flathead Reservation Extension Office will teach a Gardening Basics class. The class will be held at 701 B First St. E. Space is limited so please sign up for classes in advance.

BIG ARM — On Friday, June 9, at the Big Arm Historic School at 6 p.m. A potluck meal will take place. Guest speaker, Hilary Devlin, Outreach Coordinator for the Flathead Lakers Organization, will speak at 7 p.m. about what everyone can do to help keep our beautiful Flathead Lake pristine and healthy. We will learn about all the new steps that Montana is taking to keep aquatic invasive species out of Flathead Lake. Bring a favorite dish to share for our meal. For more information, call 406-849-5064.

HOT SPRINGS — The 68th annual Homesteader Days celebration is a family fun weekend that begins on June 9 with arts, crafts, a two-day rodeo and food booths on Main Street from noon to 5 p.m. At 6 p.m. the annual alumni basketball game takes place at the Hot Springs High School gym. Fergie’s Pub will host the Good, the Bad and the Ugly playing classic rock music beginning at 9 p.m. For general information call 406-741- 2662; car show call 406-741- 3630; rodeo 406-741-5707.

POLSON — Last day of school for Polson School District.

RONAN — Last day of school for Ronan School District.

POLSON –– The Polson Splash Classic Softball ASA tournament will be held at the Polson softball complex between June 9-11. For details, call Kelley Druyvestein at 406-253-1590.

RONAN — The Ronan VFW Auxiliary is having their annual yard sale on Saturday, June 10, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the VFW Hall.

HOT SPRINGS — Homesteaders Days continues with all day arts, crafts, and food booths on Main Street. At 9 a.m. is a Car Show (by Valley Bank); at 9:30 is a 3K and 10K Skunk Alley Run (meet at Wall Street Place); a breakfast fundraiser for the library from 8-11 a.m. at the Tribal Nutrition Center on Spring Street; an open house at the shooting range from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Country Western music by Tom Clontz on the Main Street stage from 10 a.m.-noon; an 11:30 ice cream social at the Senior Center; a Kiddy Parade downtown on Main and Spring Street at noon (prizes); Kiddy games in the park at noon (prizes); Andrea Harsell and Luna Roja on Main Street stage from 1-3 p.m.; Car Show judging and Classic Rock DJ on Main Street from 3-4:30 p.m.; from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Alex Boey plays rock music; Badger Hound plays hillbilly rock from 6:45-8:45 p.m.; a rodeo will be held at 6 p.m. (east of the school); and the Flathead V8s will perform rock for the street dance from 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

POLSON — Lake County Search and Rescue will hold a fundraising event with an ATV, UTV, and Dirt Bike Poker Run on Saturday, June 10. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Buffalo Bridge and ends at Sloan Bridge. After the event there will be a barbecue dinner back at Buffalo Bridge. Pre-registration will take place Friday, June 9, from 6-8 p.m. at the VFW in Polson. Late registration starts at 8 a.m. June 10. Registration fees are $35 for the first poker hand and a T-shirt; $10 for additional hands. Additional T-shirts will be available to purchase: $15 for children and $18 for adults. The top three hands will receive prizes. For more information, call 406-261- 4886.

RONAN — (note date change) The Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee is hosting their second annual Dutch Oven Cooking Class and Dutch Oven Cook Off. Join us June 10 at the Ronan Visitor Center on Highway 93 for the Dutch Oven Cooking Class. Cost for the class is $10, which covers the cost of supplies. The class begins at 9:30 a.m. Put your Dutch Oven cooking skills to use at our Dutch Oven Cook Off during the Harvest Festival in Ronan on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. Please contact Ronna at the Ronan Flower Mill at 406-676-5323 or 406-261- 7579, if you need additional information.

POLSON — The Baha’is of the Flathead Reservation will hold a “Race Unity”Picnic” celebrating Race Unity Day and promoting unity in diversity, friendship and respect for all people. The event is on June 11, from 1-3 p.m. at the large pavilion in Boettcher Park in Polson. Food, crafts and games will be provided. We are dedicated to promoting unity in diversity and hope you will consider coming. Everyone is most welcome. Hosted by the Baha’is of the Flathead Reservation. For more information, call 406-872-2222 (voice mail) and we will call you back.

HOT SPRINGS — Homesteader Days continues with a pancake breakfast at the Masonic Lodge from 7:30 -11:30 a.m.; Andrea Harsell will provide music for the gospel hour from 11 a.m.-noon; at noon the grand parade will take pace featuring Great Scots Pipes Drums; a Homesteader Reunion will take place at the Senior Center at 1 p.m.; a rodeo begins at 2 p.m.

ARLEE — The 119th annual Arlee Powwow celebration continues with an Indian Mass at 11 a.m.; Drum Roll Call at 12:45 p.m.; Grand Entry at 1 p.m.