Friday, June 15
Join ‘Moving for Better Balance’
POLSON — Moving for Better Balance, an evidence-based, adapted Tai Chi class, will be offered by the Area VI Agency on Aging on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. for 12 weeks, May 1-July 19. Classes will be held at the Polson Senior Center. The fee is $35 for senior center members, $50 for non-members (they get a membership included), but everything is on a slidingscale. Call 406-883-7284 for information or to sign up.
Friday, June 15
Art Gallery opens new exhibit through June 15
POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery, 306 Main Street, Polson, presents until June 15, “Living in the Moment.” This exhibit will be everything we love about Montana and will feature member artists Kathy Calkins (acrylic painter), Marla Hall (photography), Mary K. LeProwse (fused glass), Joanne Simpson (batik watercolor and jewelry) and a guest artist to be announced. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday.
Friday, June 15
NBA champion to hold basketball camp
PABLO — Five-time NBA world champion Michael Cooper of the Los Angeles Lakers will hold a basketball camp at SKC on June 14-15, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and is open to the first 65 campers for both girls and boys grades 4-12. The cost is $70 and includes lunch for both days and a camp T-shirt. For more information call 406-212-1699.
Friday, June 15
Seniors Olympics on tap
MISSION VALLEY — The 33nd Annual Montana Senior Olympic Games will be held in the Pablo, Polson, Ronan areas on June 14-16, 2018. 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 pasta buffet on Thursday, June 14 at the Polson Elks, for $11 at 7 p.m. (No host cocktails at 6 p.m.) A banquet and opening ceremonies will take place on Friday, June 15, at the Polson Elks, at 7 p.m. for $19. (No host cocktails at 6 p.m.) For more information, go to the website at: http:// montana.fusesport.com or call 406-586-5543.
Kiwanis Club holds fundraiser
POLSON – The Kiwanis Club is hosting a local beer and wine fest from 6-9 p.m. at the KOA Campground in Polson on June 15. This fundraiser supports local Kiwanis community projects including scholarships, the Boys and Girls Club, Boy Scouts, Special Olympics and the Polson Middle School band.
Lutz to sign his new book, sing, play banjo
BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association is hosting a Book Signing-Concert-Ice Cream Social on Friday, June 15, at 6 p.m. at the historic Big Arm School. This event will feature Charles Lutz and his new historical fiction book entitled, “EYES to the Sky.” Charles will also sing songs from the WWI, era while playing his banjo. It should be a wonderful evening. Come enjoy some ice cream and this fascinating presentation with neighbors and friends. For more information, call 406-849-5064.
Meet K-9 Officer Brody
POLSON — North Lake County Public Library will host a meeting with Polson’s new K-9 Officer Brody at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 15.
Support LCCDC
RONAN – Come on over to a farm-to-table western- style cookout at the Lake County Fairgrounds on Friday, June 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person with a cash bar. This fundraiser supports the Lake County Community Development Corporation. For more information call 406-676-5901.
Saturday, June 16
Junior camp week ends
POLSON — The Polson Golf Course will hold the Pitch, Putt and Drive Contest, the culmination of the junior camp week. The contest is from noon-4 p.m. and is followed by awards and a potluck barbecue.
Library holds ‘Meet Clifford’ event
POLSON – The public is invited to attend the Montana PBS Library Tour’s “Meet Clifford” event for photo opportunities and crafts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 16 at the North Lake County Public Library. Discover, create and learn all about music.
Races on tonight
POLSON — Saturday racing at Mission Valley Raceway will have Hobbys, Hornets, Big Sky West Coast Lates, Thunderstocks and Bandoleros. Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. Qualifying time trials are at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. General admission is $10; juniors ages 8-17 are $7. Kids 7 and under are free. Come have some fun. Bring the family. Mission Valley Raceway is at 1113 N Reservoir Road. No outside food, beverages or alcohol. For more information call: 406-210-5400.
Sunday, June 17
Dads get free pancakes
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.
Mariners play Kalispell at home
POLSON — At 1 p.m. in Polson on Sunday, June 17, the Mission Valley Mariners Varsity Team will play the Varsity Kalispell A Team.
Sign up for golf tourney
POLSON — The Father’s Day Scramble golf tournament at Polson Golf Course will close the 18-hole course. The 9-hole course will be available for play. Call 406- 883-8230 for more information.
Monday, June 18
Iron Dog Wrestling Camp held
ST. IGNATIUS — On June 18, 19, and 20, Iron Dog Wrestling Camp will be held in the St. Ignatius High School Gym. Camp starts at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 18. Registration opens at 8:45 a.m. Camp is open to all wrestlers grades K-12. Please call Coach Cronk at 406- 210-0874, if you have any questions.
Join ‘Wild About Art’
NINEPIPE — Ninepipe Arts Group is sponsoring its annual Art Camp in Charlo on Monday-Thursday, June 18-21. The theme this year is Wild About Art. Camp is from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; bring a lunch but snacks are provided. There are a few spots open for all age groups. For more information or to enroll call 406-644-2311.
Join Parents as Teachers at library
POLSON — Join the Parents as Teacher home visitors as we partner with Youth Services Librarian Kendra during the North Lake County Public Library’s Mother Goose Story Hour at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 18.The theme will be about fishing and summer solstice. We’ll have activities, treats, and of course, Kendra will read us fun books on the topics. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend the Parents as Teachers Community Connections. This is a good chance to meet other families with young children, and to learn more about the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program. We’ll have a drawing for a door prize, and we often give out free books to the children in attendance. Call LCPH at 406-883-7288 if you have questions about the event, or the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program in general – it’s free and fun.
Sandpiper Gallery member artists showcase artwork
POLSON — “Let Me Tell You My Story,” an art exhibit of Members Only artists, is an open show featuring Sandpiper member artists past and present at the Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery, 306 Main Street. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday.
Tuesday, June 19
Learn to survive as a new adult
POLSON — The North Lake County Library will offer “Adulting 101” classes the third Tuesday of each month. This program is intended to help prepare the future of our nation to go out into the world (mostly) ready to survive as a new adult. On Tuesday, June 19, they will cover the basics of how to live at home – laundry, cooking, sewing and mending, plumbing, electrical, and vehicle maintenance.
Quilters meet for last time before show
RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold its June meeting on Tuesday, June 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Terrace Lake Community Church. It will be our last meeting before the quilt show. Refreshments will be provided by Colleen Fenimore, Mary Heuer and Marion Sands. Remember to invite someone to the guild and don’t forget your show and tell.
Smart Driver Course taught in Polson
POLSON – A Smart Driver Course will be taught at the Polson Senior Center from 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19. Call 406-883-4735 for a reservation.
Wednesday, June 20
Join Polson Community Dance
POLSON — Join us for a night of dancing on Wednesday, June 20, from 7-10 p.m. at the Elks in Polson, on Main Street. Enjoy dancing to the band of Ken’s Combo, playing country classic, music from the '50s, '60s and '70s, and soft rock. There is a little bit of everything: waltz, one-step, two-step, cha-cha, or whatever you would like to do. This is a community dance and everyone is welcome. You do not have to be an Elk member to attend. Dress is casual. We would love to see some young dancers come and have some fun with us too. If you don’t know how to dance there are enough of us that can help you learn. It really is fun. The third Wednesday of each month is our Birthday dance where we have cake to celebrate everyone’s birthday in that month. Cover charge is $5 per person. Drinks, and soft drinks are available for purchase at the bar and water and coffee are free. We break for free snacks from 8:30-9 p.m.
JV Mariners to play Missoula B at home
POLSON — At 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, the Mission Valley Mariners JV Team will play the Missoula B Team.
Thursday, June 21
‘Living Dinosaurs’ presentation offered at library
POLSON — North Lake County Public Library is hosting a free Thursday morning program from 10–11 a.m. Children of all ages are welcome. Programs emphasize Science, Technology, Engineering and Math principles. On Thursday, June 21, Allen Bone from the Audubon Society will be giving a presentation on “Living Dinosaurs.” Call 406-883- 8225 for more information.
Develop a championship wrestling style
RONAN — Ronan School District will offer a Wrestling Camp from June 21-23 at the Activities Center. Breakfast and lunch are included and breakfast starts at 8 a.m. Bring headgear, shoes etc. This camp will teach technique, drills, and skills for all age levels and abilities. Develop a championship style. The cost is $40 per wrestler. Call 406-671- 6615 for more information.
Join ‘Strengthening Our Families’ hoops event
ARLEE — At 5 p.m. there will be an opening kick-off event at the Arlee Powwow grounds. From 6 p.m. to midnight play midnight hoops. A dinner will be served from 9-10 p.m.
St. Luke sponsors SPLASH
POLSON — Sponsor of the June SPLASH (Support Late Afternoon Social Hour) is St. Luke Community Healthcare. The event will be held on Thursday, June 21, from 5-7:00 p.m. at St. Luke Community Clinic.
Friday, June 22
Artists' reception held
POLSON — A reception for a Members Only Open Show entitled, “Let Me Tell You My Story,” will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, June 22, at the Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery, 306 Main Street.
Enjoy NRA Rodeo, life music, beer garden
POLSON – The Mission Mountain NRA Rodeo will be held at the Polson Fairgrounds, 320 Regatta Road, June 22-23. Youth events including mutton bustin’ and mini bull riding begin at 6:30 p.m. NRA Rodeo starts at 7:30 p.m. NRA events include bareback, steer wrestling, saddle bronc, team roping, tie down toping, ladies and youth breakaway roping and bull riding. Tickets are $10/adult, $5/children under 12 and available at gate, no pre-sale tickets. Food, beverage and beer garden concessions available. Live music is planned after Friday night’s performance. Free vendors fair, no food items. Call Sharon at 261-2861 for more info. For general rodeo info call 883-1100.
Munch up crab at fairgrounds
RONAN — On June 22, the Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce will present “Crab Fest 2018,” which is a benefit for the Bockman (Ronan City) Parks. The dinner will begin at 5 p.m. and will take place at Bockman Park. Tickets are $35 per person,$10 for children 10 years of age and under, or $60 per couple. Purchase tickets at Ronan Flower Mill, Valley Banks, Ronan Napa, Glacier Bank, Bank-Polson, Access Montana and Ronan Power Products. Enjoy fresh crab boiled right there for you. Bring your own beverages, crab pliers and appetite. For more information, call the Ronan Chamber at 406- 676-8300. (Only in the case of severe weather will the event be moved to the Ronan Fairgrounds.)
Participate in youth conference
ARLEE — A “Strengthening Our Families” Youth Conference will be held on June 22 at the Arlee Powwow grounds. The opening and lunch will be served from noon-1 p.m. and guest speaker Thompson Brothers will give a presentation from 1-2:30 p.m. From 2:30-4:30 p.m. there will be breakout sessions with many activities. Personal stories from “Wrapped in Love” – survivors of suicide will take place. Dinner will be served from 6-7 p.m. and a youth dance hosted by Arlee Youth Connections will take place from 8-11 p.m.
Saturday, June 23
Annual Fireman’s Auction held at Old Town Field
ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Volunteer Fire Department Fireman’s Auction will take place on Saturday, June 23, 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 .AR15 rifle with scope. To donate auction items please call 406-531- 4082 or 406-745-4266.
Celebrate sobriety, family fun day
ARLEE — At the Arlee Powwow grounds a lunch including a chili and fry-bread cook-off will take place from noon-1 p.m. Guest presenters Wade McGee & McGee Brothers will host an event from 1-3 p.m. Native games and more will be played from 3-4:30 p.m. There will be a celebration of sobriety and recovery from 4:30-6 p.m. Dinner served 6:15-7:30 p.m.
Raceway open for family fun
POLSON — Saturday racing at Mission Valley Raceway will have Hobbys, Hornets, Big Sky West Coast late models and Thunderstocks. Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. Qualifying time trials are at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. General admission is $10; juniors ages 8-17 are $7. Kids 7 and under are free. Come have some fun. Bring the family. Mission Valley Raceway is at 1113 N Reservoir Road. No outside food, beverages or alcohol. For more information call 406-210-5400.
Skatepark holds free Skate Jam
ST. IGNATIUS — Come join us at the St. Ignatius Skatepark on June 23 for a “Free to the public” Skate Jam hosted by Board of Missoula. The event runs from noon-4 p.m. and is open to all age groups. There will be contests for all kinds of things including “best trick,” and lots of free prizes, a raffle and a product toss. There will also be free hot dogs and beverages while they last. For more information call Chris Bacon at 406-721-7774. Thank you for supporting our local skateparks.
Monday, June 25
Activities planned for parents, young children
POLSON — Join the Parents as Teacher Home Visitors as we partner with Youth Services Librarian Kendra during the North Lake County Public Library’s Mother Goose Story Hour at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 25. The theme will be colors and shapes. We’ll have activities, treats, and, of course, Kendra will read us fun books on the topics. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend the Parents as Teachers Community Connections. This is a good chance to meet other families with young children, and to learn more about the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program. We’ll have a drawing for a door prize, and we often give out free books to the children in attendance. Call LCPH at 406-883- 7288 if you have questions about the event, or the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program in general – it’s free and fun.
Arlee CDC meets
ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation will hold their monthly meeting in the Arlee High School library from 6-9 p.m. on Monday, June 25.
Listen to talks on ecological topic
YELLOW BAY — The 2018 Data and Donuts Seminar series is offered every summer during the first four weeks of the FLBS 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 Flathead Biological Station at Yellow Bay on Monday, June 25, 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.
Sign up for ‘Operation Arctic’ Vacation Bible School
ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius Christian Missionary Alliance Church will offer “Operation Arctic” Vacation Bible School. The program runs June 25-June 29, from 6-8:15 p.m. each evening at 529 Third Ave. N, four blocks north of the school on Third. Ave., kitty-corner to the blue water tower. Come explore the coolest book on the planet. There will be games, snacks, crafts, music and learning each evening. Lots of fun and learning to be had. Children 3 years old through entering sixth grade are welcome.
Tuesday, June 26
Library hosts UofM professor
POLSON — “Antarctic Freshwater Lakes in the World’s Coldest Desert” by Shawn Devlin will be the next educational program of the Mission Mountain Audubon Society on Tuesday, June 26, at 7 p.m. in the Polson library meeting room. Everyone is welcome. Shawn will introduce us to the vibrant benthic oasis of freshwater lakes in the McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica. The coldest desert in the world doesn’t sound like a place you might go to study lakes, but that is exactly the place to find some of the most amazing benthic algae in the world. Dr. Shawn Devlin is an Assistant Research Professor with the University of Montana at the Flathead Lake Biological Station.
Library offers technology, computer class
POLSON — This program of courses can provide you with computer and technology basics. North Lake County Public Library presents free monthly computer classes and from 2-3 p.m. on June 26 the theme for the class is “Montana Library 2 Go.” All classes will be held in the library community room. Reserve your spot by contacting Heather or the Circulation Desk at 406-883-8225.
Wednesday, June 27
Free Community Dinner served in St. Ignatius
ST. IGNATIUS — A free Community Dinner will be served from 5:30–6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, at the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center. Come enjoy a hot, home-cooked meal with your friends, neighbors, by yourself, or with family, etc. Spend time with your community and fill your belly. All are invited and welcome. Hosted by St. Ignatius Christian Missionary Alliance Church. Call 406-360-0563 or 406-273-8203 for more information.
Thursday, June 28
‘Firecracker’ baseball tourney begins
POLSON — The varsity Mission Valley Mariners will host their annual “Firecracker” baseball tournament in Polson from Thursday, June 28, to Sunday, July 1. Game times TBD.
Check out museum village, sculptures, alien artifacts
POLSON — The Miracle of America Museum will hold their free 4th Thursday, “Night at the Museum,” at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, June 28. The June program is a walking tour of the west part of the museum village and Montana’s outdoor sculpture gallery. Enjoy the history of selected artifacts and historic as well as recreated buildings. Check in at the alien autopsy center, meet some of the new additions gathered in Area 51, and visit the newest building, the antique gunsmithing shop. Treats and donations always welcome. Call Gil at 406- 883-6804 or 406-270-7895 for more information.