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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 —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.

RONAN — Ronan School District #30 will offer Basketball Camp for boys and girls June 15-17. For more information, call 406- 676-3390 x 7423.

POLSON — The first annual “Blues, Brews and Booze” event will include 10 local breweries, three bands and go from noon to 10 p.m. For more information, call 406-396-0125.

POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis meets on the first and third Thursday each month at the KwaTaqNuk Resort from noon- 1 p.m. in the Koostatah room. Our speaker will be the new director of the Mission Valley Animal Shelter, Filip Panusz. Flip comes from Missoula where he worked at the Humane Society and also as an Animal Control Officer. Everyone is welcome.

MISSION VALLEY — The 32nd Annual Montana Senior Olympic Games will be held in the Pablo, Polson, Ronan areas on June 15-17, 2017. This involves competition in 14 different sports for men and women who are 50 years of age and older. 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 spaghetti supper on Thursday, June 15, at the Polson VFW and an informal banquet on Friday, June 16, at the Polson Elks. For more information, call 406-586-5543, 406-212- 1699 or 406-871-9747 or go to: montanaseniorolympics.org/summer.html.

POLSON — SPLASH (Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour) takes place on Thursday, June 15. from 5-7 p.m. Your host will be Valley Bank and Finley Point Grill. Location for Splash will be at Valley Bank located at 49430 Highway 93. For more information, call 406-883-5969. See you there.

POLSON — The Port Polson Players launch their summer teaser, “Guys on Ice,” the ice fishing musical. The show is back by popular demand and plays only three evenings, June 16 -18. Curtain time is at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will hold a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, June 17, at the historic Big Arm School from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Please come on by and say “Hi,” and check out the fabulous items that community members have donated for you to purchase. For more information, call 406-849-5064.

ARLEE — The Arlee Brown Building committee is sponsoring a community yard sale on June 17, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Table or space rent is $15 and spaces will be available in the Old Fire Hall and Brown Building. A Brown Building Happy Meal, which includes a choice of hamburger or hot dog, drink, cookie and chips will be available from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. for $5. For more information or to rent a space, call 406-726-3227 or email: arleebrownbuilding@gmail. com. Vendors must remove any unsold items at the end of the day.

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

POLSON — Kids can “Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love” at Vacation Bible Camp at the Polson United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to noon, June 19-23. The camp’s theme, “Surf Shack,” will use the analogy of waves to help campers experience God’s love. Activities will include music, puppets, story-time, games, science, crafts and mission. A light snack will be served. Camp will end with a Friday Celebration Day picnic provided for the campers and their families from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Registration for kids, entering kindergarten-12 years of age is now open. Potty-trained preschoolers are also welcome. Forms are available at the church or at: www.polsonumc.org. Camp costs are $10 per child or $20 per family. Scholarships are available. For more information call the church at 883-6161 or email info@polsonumc.org.

RONAN — Vacation Bible School is being held for children ages 4 years through fifth grade at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Come learn about God’s gifts from above Monday, June 19, to Thursday, June 22, from 9:30 a.m.-noon.

Ronan School District #30 will offer Summer Softball Camp June 19-20, for students entering grades fourth-ninth. 9:30-12:30pm Pitching and Catching Camp, 1:00-4:00pm Offense and Defense Camp. Call 406-676-3390 x 7414 or 406-396-4187 for more information.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will host a free technology class on Tuesday, June 20, at 2 p.m. in the meeting room. Specialist Heather Miles will present a class titled, “The Cloud and What to Do With It.” Attendees are welcome to bring their own laptops or tablets to follow along. Library laptops will also be available for attendees who don’t have a device. Anyone of any age or skill level is invited to attend. Registration is required. North Lake County Public Library is located at 2 First Ave. E. For more information or to sign up, go to the library or call 406-883-8225.

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.

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. FoodCorps Service Members will teach a family friendly how-to-make salsa class in the Polson Middle School Garden at 1608 Second St. E on Wednesday, June 21, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Space is limited so please sign up in advance.

RONAN — Ronan School District #30 will offer a high school Football Camp June 21-23. For more information, call 406-676-3390 x 7423.

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 — Still seeking a few additional volunteers for the Carnival on June 24, at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Need people to assist with the different booths, taking tickets etc. Looking for assistance between noon-5:30 p.m. Even an hour would help us with the event. Let me know if you are interested by calling: 406-676-8300 or 406-529-3581. 

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program’s “big event” on Thursday, June 22, at 10 a.m. is “Invasion of the Lake Snatchers” with Georgia Smies (CSKT). Call 406-883-8225, for more information.

POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, June 22, at 5:30 p.m. at the Rural Fairgrounds Station number 1. This is an executive session only regarding personnel matters.

POLSON — The Miracle of America Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, invites all to their “Free Night at the Museum,” the fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. The classic movie “The World’s Fastest Indian” will be shown on Thursday, June 22, along with a tour of the Indian Motorcycles (the first motorcycle manufacturer in America) in the MOAM’s motorcycle collection. Treats and donations are always welcome.

POLSON — The Miracle of America Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, invites all to their “Free Night at the Museum,” the fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. The classic movie “The World’s Fastest Indian” will be shown on Thursday, June 22, along with a tour of the Indian Motorcycles (the first motorcycle manufacturer in America) in the MOAM’s motorcycle collection. Treats and donations are always welcome.

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

RONAN — The Chamber Crab Fest will take place June 23, in the City Park, weather permitting. The Chamber gets so many requests for this event that they have decided to make it an annual event. It is an all you can eat event with lots of other foods to go with it. You need to bring your own crackers, picks and alcoholic drinks, if you wish. There will be beverages available for purchase. 

Tickets are $35 per person or $10 for those under 10-years-old and may be purchased at Access Montana, Glacier Bank, Ronan Flower Mill, Polson First Interstate Bank, Valley Bank, and Ronan Power Products. Don’t miss the duck races and new this year is a silent auction fundraiser to help save the Ronan Main Street Arch. It is always lots of fun and good food. For tickets call 406-676-8300.

Ronan — A meeting of non-partisan community members will take place on Friday, June 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the Safe Harbor office, 63506 Highway 93, Ronan (on the corner of Eisenhower St. and Highway 93). Everyone is welcome to come to the meeting of this community-led group that has now merged with the Mission Mountain Community Power group. Please join us as we explore effective ways to address issues that impact residents of the Mission Valley through sharing of information and positive action. We are currently planning a forum addressing the local impacts of the proposed national health care reform legislation.

POLSON – The Montecahto Club will hold its rummage sale at the Finley Point Fire Station on Friday, June 23, from noon-5 p.m. and Saturday, June 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fire station is next door to the clubhouse, across Highway 35 from the Finley Point Grill. Money raised at the rummage sale goes to the club’s ongoing projects, including an annual scholarship for a Polson High School senior and sending gift boxes to those serving in the military.

Watch NRA Rodeo in PolsonPOLSON — Mission Mountain NRA Rodeo is on Friday and Saturday, June 23-24 beginning at 6:30 p.m. There will be youth events including mutton bustin’ and mini bull riding at 7:30 p.m. NRA Rodeo events include bareback, steer wrestling, saddle bronc, team roping, tie down toping, ladies and youth barrel racing, ladies and youth breakaway roping and bull riding. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12 years of age. Tickets will be available at the gate. There will be no pre-sale tickets. Food, beverage and beer garden concessions will be available. There will also be live music after the Friday night performance. (Free vendors fair, no food items.) Call 406-261-2861 or for general rodeo information call 406-883-1100.

POLSON — The Nesting Place’s fifth annual Baby Fair will be held Saturday, June 24, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the front parking lot of Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, 6, Thirteenth Ave. E. Visit with the only board certified obstetricians in the valley, community groups, vendors and Department of Public Health and Human Services representatives. There will be information, tours of the Nesting Place and birthing rooms, free child car seat safety checks, a free children’s clothing exchange and refreshments, plus raffle drawings, kids’ games and the Polson Fire Department will be on hand. For more information, call 406-883-8273.

RONAN — On June 24 at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Ronan a Carnival and a Circus will take place. The Carnival goes from 12:30-5:30 p.m. and the Circus has two performances, one at 2 p.m. and another at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit SAFE Harbor. Tickets may be purchased at Super 1, Harvest Foods or by calling 406-676-0800.  

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will host a Pancake Breakfast at the historic Big Arm School on Saturday, June 24, from 8 a.m.-noon. Come enjoy a delicious breakfast of pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, OJ, and coffee. Donations gladly accepted. For more information, feel free to call 406-849-5064.

PABLO — Test drive a Ford and Don Aadsen Ford will donate $20 to the Boys’ and Girls’ Club Summer Program. Go to Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center parking lot on the SKC Campus on June 24, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and help raise $6000 for the Boys’ and Girls’ Club by taking a simple test-drive.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Volunteer Fire Department Fireman’s Auction will take place on Saturday, June 24, at 11 a.m. at the Old Town Field. Concessions begin at that time and include hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw and ice cream. 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 a .308 rife with scope. To donate auction items please call 406-531-4082 or 406-745-4266. 

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.

POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery, 306 Main Street - Polson, presents “Single, Double, Triple,” an exhibit featuring Sandpiper member artists Karla Martinson (mixed media), Juanita Small Salmon (painter), Matt and Heather Holmes (mixed media and raku pottery), Holly Wurl (leather), and guest Kay Langland of Moondance Artwork and Jewelry. This exhibit runs from June 25-July 28. The artist reception is scheduled for Friday, June 30, from 5-7 p.m. at the Gallery.

POLSON — Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E, will hold Vacation Bible School from June 26-30. Children first – sixth grade may join in the Bible lessons, crafts, healthy snacks, singing, games and missions from 9 a.m.-noon. Registration takes place at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 26, and there are no fees. VBS is free.

YELLOW BAY — The Flathead Biological Station at Yellow Bay will host a “Data and Donuts Seminar” on Monday, June 26, 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. Call 406-982-3301 x 229, for more information.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Bulldogs will hold Basketball Camps from June 26-30 at the St. Ignatius School gymnasium. Lil Guy Basketball Camp for students entering grades 1-4 will be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Boys entering grades 5-8 may participate in Basketball Camp from 12:30-5 p.m.  Students will need appropriate exercise clothes, a pair of basketball shoes and a water bottle. Registration costs $35 for Boys Basketball Camp and $30 for Lil Guys Basketball Camp and may be done the first session of camp. For additional information call 406-552-9514.

POLSON — Summer camps will be available in Polson starting Monday, June 26, through the After School Program. For more information, contact Polson School District #28 at 406-883-6335.

RONAN — Ronan School District #30 will offer a Wrestling Camp June 26-30. For more information, call 406-676-3390 x 7423.