POLSON –– The Sandpiper Gallery presents the “Sky Above Us,” a show of Sandpiper member artists Sue Arneson (paintings), Jan Brooks (beaded tapestries), Marge Hendricks (paintings), Larry Kjorvestadt (photography), Jeff Morrow (leather work), with invited artists Chelsea Lipscomb (painting/sculpture) and Kelly Price (potter/sculpture) from June 1-July 11.

POLSON — Partners In Home Care and Providence St. Joseph Medical Center will host a six-week bereavement support group for adults grieving the death of a loved one. It is recommended that participants wait at least two months after a death before attending a group. This group is free and open to the public Wednesdays, June 10-July 15, from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Owens Conference room at St. Joseph Medical Center. Registration is required by June 5. Call Partners in Home Care at 406-327-3624 or Providence St. Joseph Medical Center at 406-883-8914 to register.

RONAN — On June 15 students in grades 3-5 and 6-8 (fall 2015) can begin submitting short stories and/or poetry to the Short Story/Poetry Writing Contest at Ronan Library District, 203 Main Street, SW. Deadline for entries is Friday, July 24, at 7 p.m. Prizes for each age group are: $50, $35, $25. Stop by the Ronan Library or call 406-676-3682, for more information.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Neighborhood Watch group is meeting at the Senior Citizen Center at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16.   James Lapotka, city attorney, will speak about the drug problem in Lake County. 

RONAN – The next meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary Ronan #138 is on Tuesday, June 16, at 7 p.m. They will meet at the American Legion Hall in Ronan, 63869 Highway 93 (next to Stageline Pizza). New members are welcome. For additional information, call 406-210-0381.  

POLSON – Come support and watch the Mission Valley Mariners at O’Malley Field in Polson on June 16 at 4 p.m. against the Glacier Twins.

POLSON – Ken’s Country Combo will play at the Community Dance on Wednesday, June 17, at the Elks. The band has a new bass player and a new look. Come check them out. Bring a friend or two and join us from 7-10 p.m. Please bring a treat to share.

POLSON — On Wednesday, June 17, come join a Community Circle with discussion of The Four Agreements from 7:15-8:30 p.m. at the Co-op, 401 Main Street. Pizza will be served.

RONAN – Allison McCarthy, an instructor with over 25 years of professional experience, will provide a Quick Books II software training at LCCDC, 407 Main Street, on June 17, between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This workshop covers the purpose of accurately maintaining financial records for your business, working with fixed assets/depreciation, setting up long-term liabilities, memorized transactions, budgeting and cash flow, integrating with MS Office and much more. A $10 charge includes lunch. Register by calling Carol at 406-261-3200.

POLSON — Sonwest Roundup Vacation Bible School at Polson Alliance Church will have fun with games, crafts, songs, and more, all while learning about Christ in this western themed VBS. This is a three-day VBS held June 17-19, from 9 a.m.-noon for all kids age 3 to fifth grade. To register go online to: polsonalliancechurch.org, the form is under the ”events” tab. 

POLSON – Join Anderson Broadcasting as they celebrate their 40th anniversary on June 18 by hosting SPLASH from 5-7 p.m. at 36581 Reservoir Rd. 

POLSON – LSAR is coordinating a free spay/neuter clinic for low-income households at the end of June. You must complete a sign up sheet to be on the appointment list. You can sign up on Thursday, June 18, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Walmart. Call 406-883-5978 or 406-253-2371, if you have questions.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library weekly activities are on Thursday at 10 a.m. for school-age children. June 18 is “Outdoor game day.”

RONAN — The Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their 2015 Crab Fest on Friday, June 19, at 5 p.m. This event will take place at Bockman Park or may move to the Ronan Fairgrounds horticultural barn if it rains. Bring a beverage, a chair and crab pliers. Tickets are $30 each and $10 for children 10 and under. For more information, call 406-676-8300.

POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Chamber Blast” will be held on Saturday, June 20, at Big Sky Sporting Clays. 

The event will start will a quick beginner’s shooting clinic, followed by a shooter’s safety briefing prior to the Sporting Clays Tournament. There will be a barbecue lunch and awards ceremony from 12:30-1:30 p.m. 

Cost is $110 per shooter or $330 per three-person team. Bring your shotgun, eye protection and ear protection. No experience is necessary. The registration deadline is June 15. Send payment to: Polson Chamber of Commerce, 418 Main Street, Polson, Montana 59860.

POLSON — Enjoy music by Andre Floyd at the June 20 Benefit Concert at the Montana Co-Op, 401 N. Main Street, from 5-7 p.m. A $5 donation is requested at the door. 

POLSON — Food and western fun is waiting for everyone who comes to the Family Fun Festival on June 20. Come enjoy the Family Fun Festival at Polson Alliance Church from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be old-fashioned games, big toys, horse-drawn wagon rides, a barbecue, Indian tacos, and more. 

RONAN — The third annual 4-H Fun Run will be held Saturday, June 20 at 9:30 p.m. The start and finish line is behind Ronan Community Bank. Entry forms are available at the Lake County Extension office or Access Montana. The event is a fundraiser for Lake County 4-H youth. For more information, call 406-250-8808. 

DAYTON — An ice cream social will be held at Mission Mountain Winery. All summer gourmets are encouraged to attend this free event on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This is part of the winery’s continuing program to educate the community about the pleasurable synergies created by the pairing of food and wine. Mission Mountain Winery is located on Highway 93 in Dayton on the west shore of beautiful Flathead Lake. For more information, call 406-849-5524.

DAYTON — Mission Mountain Winery encourages all summer gourmets to attend our free Ice Cream Social event on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This is a part of the winery’s continuing program to educate the community about the pleasurable synergies created by the pairing of food and wine. We’ve produced some sorbet and ice cream treats: Muscat Sorbet and Vanilla Ice Cream with Cocoa Vin Chocolate Port.

DAYTON — An ice cream social will be held at Mission Mountain Winery. All summer gourmets are encouraged to attend this free event on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

This is part of the winery’s continuing program to educate the community about the pleasurable synergies created by the pairing of food and wine. Mission Mountain Winery is located on Highway 93 in Dayton on the west shore of beautiful Flathead Lake. For more information, call 406-849-5524.

RONAN — The VFW Ladies Auxiliary 5652 of Ronan is having a yard sale on Saturday, June 20, starting at 9 a.m. at the VFW Hall in Ronan, 35981 Round Butte Road. For more information, call Marg Fay at 406-676-3380. 

PABLO –– The June Sunday History Series at the Peoples’ Center celebrates the “Month of Camas” for the Salish/Pend d’Oreille and the “Month of Strawberries” for the Kootenai. There will be presentations on camas and berries with crafts after presentations on Sunday, June 21, from 1-4 p.m.

RONAN — The annual Father’s Day car show, Cruisin’ Country, will take place on Sunday, June 21, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Ronan Les Schwab Tire Store. There is no entry fee and there will be a barbecue, prizes and a poker run. Call 406-676-7800, for more information.

RONAN – Vacation Bible School will take place June 22-26 at Terrace Lake Community Church from 6-8 p.m. Theme for the school is “Everest …Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power.” For more information, call 406-676-5395 or 406-552-7373.

POLSON — The City of Polson Economic Development Council has cancelled the Resort Tax Information Public Meeting scheduled for June 24, 2015. The meeting will be held in July. Please watch for upcoming notice of the public meeting. 

PABLO – On Wednesday June 24, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the SKC Camas Room at the Joe McDonald Fitness Center there will be a free dinner and a family fun fair. Come learn more about your community and share your ideas on how to make Pablo a healthier place. For more information and to RSVP, contact Mike Tryon at 406-275-4916. Tribal Health has joined forces with UM and SKC to prevent obesity among native and non-native children on the Flathead Indian Reservation. For more information about the project go to: http://research.blog.umt.edu/post/98727568288/tribal-health-joins-forces-the-um-skc-and-uw-to.

POLSON — Heart to Heart will play wonderful music at the Elks Ballroom on Wednesday, June 24, from 7-10 p.m. We’re excited there are more dancers having fun and frolicking on the great dance floor. Bring your friends and dance or just come and enjoy the music and good company. 

CRESTON — Northwestern Agricultural Research Center’s annual field day is held in Creston. Farmers are welcome to attend the annual field day at NWARC, located at 4570 Highway 35 on Wednesday, June 24, from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Research presentations will cover: falling numbers, water use efficiency, canola seeding dates and orange wheat blossom midge. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to 406-755-4303 by June 19.

YELLOW BAY — Members of the Flathead Basin Commission will hold a brief meeting on June 24, from 10-11 a.m. at the University of Montana Flathead Lake Biological Station.

POLSON — Make plans to attend the Parents as Teachers Playgroup at the Lake County Health Department in Polson on Wednesday, June 24, from 10:30-11:30 a.m.  Give us a call at 406-883-7288, if you have questions.

POLSON — The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1122 in Polson will hold a potluck social meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, located at the Polson Airport at 6:30 p.m. The Chapter will provide burgers, hot dogs, and drinks, everyone is asked to bring a side dish, salad, or desert. The Chapter would like to invite all EAA members and welcomes all aviation enthusiasts. Hope to see you there.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library weekly activities are on Thursday at 10 a.m. for school-age children. June 25 is “Egg drop day.”

POLSON — A free community dinner will be served on Thursday, June 25, at 6 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E. The menu is Mexican food.

YELLOW BAY — On Thursday, June 25, from 6-7 p.m., The Flathead Lake Biological Station at Yellow Bay will host Dr. Shawn Devlin who will present “Modeling Flathead Lake: Using 35 years of data to investigate climate change, nutrient loading, and trophic interactions.” This event is open to the public and free. For more information, email or call Tom Bansak at events@flbs.umt.edu or 406-982-3301 X229. 

POLSON — Providence St. Joseph Medical Center providers and administrative team have agreed to “take one for the team,” to benefit the Lake County Relay for Life. Pledges can be made for $5 for or against any of the 13 caregivers at the St. Joseph front desk now through June 25. The doctors and administrators will then have the option of meeting the pledge or participating in the challenge Friday, June 26, at 5 p.m. at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. The Providence St. Joseph Medical Center Relay for Life teams thanks the community for your support of Relay for Life.

For more information, call 406-883-5680.

POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, June 25, at 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station.

POLSON — Friends Forever Mentoring is having a fundraiser at the KwaTaqNuk on Friday, June 26, at 5 p.m. The event includes music by JIMnI, a barbecue and a silent auction. Call 406-883-2150, for more information. This event helps kids in our community.

POLSON — An Open House will be held at North Lake County Public Library on Friday, June 26, from 2-4 p.m. in honor of Board of Trustees Chairperson Carole Olson. Carole, who has served as a library trustee for seven and a half years, is leaving the board this month. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome. The library is located at 2 First Avenue E. Please call 406-883-8225, for more information.

POLSON — The Mission Valley NRA Rodeo begins at 6:30 p.m. with youth events including mutton bustin’ and mini bull riding. At 7:30 p.m. bareback, steer wrestling, saddle bronc, team roping, tie down toping, ladies and youth barrel racing, ladies and youth breakaway roping and bull riding will begin. Tickets are available at the gate for $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. There are no pre-sale tickets. Food, beverage and beer garden concessions will be available. Live music after the Friday night performance. 

Free vendors fair, no food items. Call Sharon at 406-261-2861, for more information. 

RONAN — Come join the fun on Saturday, June 27, for the circus and carnival to be held at the Lake County Fairgrounds to benefit Safe Harbor. The circus's show times are 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. and the carnival will run from noon-6 p.m. Tickets purchased in advance are $10 for adults, $6 for children 2-12 years old and children less than 2 years old are free. Tickets the day of the event are $13 for adults and $7 for children. For tickets call 406-676-9242.

LAKE COUNTY — A Spay and Neuter Clinic will be held on June 27-28. Lots of folks of all ages are needed for many different tasks. Please contact Karen Duty at karenduty@hotmail.com or at 406-250-5959.

ST. IGNATIUS — The 21st annual Fireman’s Picnic takes place on Saturday, June 27, at the Old Town Field, across from Cenex. A dinner of barbecue beef, pork and turkey will be served with salad, rolls, baked beans, ice cream, pop and popcorn between 2-4 p.m. for $7. A live auction for a freezer with beef will take place at 4 p.m. A raffle drawing for a whole hog, (cut and wrapped), two guns and a playhouse will take place at 6 p.m. There will also be a silent auction, kids’ games and door prizes including an Apple i-pad and an Air 2. To donate auction items, call 406-745-4190 or 406-745-4266. Bring your residential fire extinguisher for a free refill. Smokey Bear will be available for pictures with the kids.

POLSON — The Polson P.E.O. Chapter AI is holding a garage sale on Saturday, June 27, from 7:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. at 408 Bayview Drive in Polson, located next to the Polson Golf Course. The route will be marked with balloons. Bicycles, furniture, quality clothing and gently used treasures will all be for sale. Proceeds are in support of scholarships for women.

PABLO –– An Art Markets will take place at the People’s Center on Highway 93 in Pablo on Saturday, June 27, from noon-5 p.m. The market is open to all artists and vendors. Many items will be for sale by local artists including: bead work, arts and crafts, music, sketches and drawings, food and much more. Accepting all vendors. Call 406-675-0160.

POLSON –– The Mission Valley Speedway will hold a race on Saturday, June 27. The event will feature late models, hobby stocks and 4-cylinders with racing to start at 7 p.m.

POLSON — The Montecahto Club in conjunction with the Finley Point Fire Station will hold a fundraiser on Saturday, June 27.  The Montecahto Club will have a garage sale and bake sale starting at 10 a.m. and will sell raffle tickets for a beautiful king size quilt and an 18-month calendar of the Finley Point Fire fighters. The fire station, East Shore Highway 35, mile marker six, will again have their annual “show and tell” and a wonderful lunch beginning at noon. See you there.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Sober Indian Riders Poker Run will be held Saturday, June 27, starting and ending at the St. Ignatius Community Center. Sign up at 9 a.m. and the clean and sober ride starts at 11 a.m. sharp. Prizes and a barbecue will take place after the ride. All vehicles are welcome.

YELLOW BAY – On Monday, June 29, Dr. Chris Frissell will present, “Riparian forests: Ecosystem science and the management of western watersheds for freshwater resource protection in the face of fire.” The presentation will take place between 6 and 7 p.m. at the Yellow Bay Biological Station. There is no cost and this is open to the public. For more information, email or call Tom Bansak at events@flbs.umt.edu or 406-982-3301 X229. 

ARLEE — The twentieth annual 3 on 3 Celebration will take place in Arlee on July 3. The 2015 games will be held at the Lyles Memorial Courts at the Arlee Powwow grounds. Registration deadline is June 29. For more information, go to: missionvalley3on3.com.