Thursday, June 1
Charlo Schools end the school year
CHARLO — Last day of schools for Charlo School District is June 1.
Dayton announces last day for school
DAYTON — Last day of school for Dayton School is June 1.
Garden of the Rockies Museum opens
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.
Learn what you can do about substance abuse
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.
Ronan Chamber to meet
CHARLO — The Ronan Chamber of commerce will hold a general meeting on Thursday, June 1, at noon at Allentown Bar and Restaurant.
Sandpiper opens new exhibit through June 25
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.
Friday, June 2
Participate in Men’s Health Fair
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.
Saturday, June 3
‘Save Our Sisters’ dresses on display
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.
Bigbow artists showcase artwork
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.
Church rummage sale to benefit Relay for Life
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.
Flea market, crafts, yard sale on tap
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.
Join rock skipping contest
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.
St. Joe’s holds charity golf tourney
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.
Monday, June 5
Boys and Girls Club closed for the week
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.
Summer school planned in Mission
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.
Tuesday, June 6
‘Montana Gardner – Sagmiller’ to address meeting
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 holds summer reading program
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.
Quilters asked to bring ‘show and tell’ items
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.
Wednesday, June 7
Polson Chamber to meet
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.
VFW to meet in Ronan
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.
Friday, June 9
Earn SNAP dollars, learn gardening basics
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.
Flathead Lakers rep to speak in Big Arm
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.
Homesteader Days on tap
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.
SPLASH softball tourney held
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.
Saturday, June 10
Auxiliary to hold yard sale
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.
Car Show, Run, more at Homesteader Days
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.
Fundraiser event held
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.
Learn Dutch oven cooking - Date change
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.
Sunday, June 11
Join the Baha’I ‘Race Unity Picnic’
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.
Reunion planned on last day of Homesteader Days
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.
Monday, June 12
Arlee summer food program begins
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.
Boys and Girls Club starts in Ronan, Polson
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.
Cherry Valley serves breakfast, lunch
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.
Fitness for kids’ program starts
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.
Free training given for Law Enforcement
POLSON —Detective Guy Baker from the Missoula Police Department will provide a free POST Certified Training on “Sex Trafficking Investigations” on June 12 from noon-5 p.m. in the Lake County Courthouse Conference Room. This training is restricted to Law Enforcement. Call 406-872-2367 for more information.
Lunches served in Pablo
PABLO — Lunch only will be served at Pablo Elementary in the gym from 11:30 a.m.-noon, Monday- Friday, from Monday, June 12-June 30. For more information, call 406-676- 3390 x 7226.
Polson Youth Basketball, Volleyball Summer Camps
Sign-up for Polson Youth Basketball, Volleyball Summer Camps POLSON — Polson Youth Basketball and Volleyball Summer Camps, sponsored by the head girls’ basketball and volleyball coaching staffs and current high school players, will be held for grades 2-8, Monday-Wednesday, June 12-14, at Linderman Elementary School. The cost is $60 dollars for both camps or $30 dollars for each sport. The basketball clinic runs from 9 a.m.-noon, a free lunch is offered from noon to 1 p.m. and the volleyball clinic is from 1-4 p.m. Contact: pluetzen@polson. k12.mt.us or jquinn@ polson.k12.mt.us, for more information.
Register for summer reading program
POLSON — Registration for North Lake County Library’s Family Summer Reading Program begins at 10 a.m. Call 406-883-8225 for more information.
RMS begins food program
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.
Volleyball camps offered
RONAN/PABLO — Ronan School District #30 will offer Summer Volleyball Camps June 12-13, for students entering grades first-eighth. Call 406-676-3390 x 7423 for more information.
Tuesday, June 13
FJBC to meet
ST. IGNATIUS — The Flathead Joint Board of Control will hold their regular meeting on the second Tuesday of the month, June 13, at 1 p.m.
Jocko Library holds event
ARLEE — Another Jocko Valley Library Summer Reading Program, “Build a Better World,” event is on Tuesday, June 13, from 9:30- 11 a.m. Call 726-3572 for more information.
Join ukulele players
POLSON — The Polson Ukulele Club will be meeting at the Polson Library weekly every Tuesday from 6:30- 7:30 p.m. starting June 13. Players of all levels are welcome to join the ever-growing Ukulele community in Lake City. For details call 406-471-6051 or email: dnqltd@gmail.com.
Learn safe driving skills
POLSON — AARP‘s Smart Driver Course will be taught at the Polson Area Senior Center on June 13 from 8:30-11 a.m. and from 1- 3 p.m. Call 406-883-4735 for a reservation.
Sensory processing explained
PABLO — What exactly is “Sensory Processing?” Cyndi Elliott will explain sensory processing development at a free presentation that is open to the public on Tuesday, June 13, from 9-11 a.m. This is part of the Best Beginning Children’s Partnership serving the Flathead Reservation. Come for coffee, a light breakfast and networking at 8:30 a.m. at Mission Valley Power’s conference room in Pablo. For more information, call 406-883-7209.
Wednesday, June 14
Garden of the Rockies Museum holds meeting
RONAN — The Mission Valley Heritage group will hold its monthly meeting on June 14 at the Garden of the Rockies Museum at 2 p.m. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.
Listen to summer series
LAKESIDE — The West Shore Community Library, 100 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside, will hold a speaker series this summer beginning with, “Women in Charlie Russell’s Life,” by Kirby Lambert from the Montana Historical Society Outreach. This event begins at 4 p.m. If you have questions call: 406.844.3917 or go to: www. wsclibrary.org.
Polson Rural Fire Board to meet
POLSON —The regular monthly meeting of the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will take place Wednesday, June 14, at 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station #1 meeting room, 25-B Regatta Rd.