MISSOULA — This year’s Senior Olympic games will be held in Missoula June 16-18. 2022 competitors are qualifying for the 2023 National Senior Games in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 

RONAN — The Ronan Farmers Market is open on Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. at the Ronan Visitors’ Center.

ST. IGNATIUS — From June 16-June 19 live history displays of the Fort Connah Trading Post, (the oldest standing wooden structure in Montana ).F lint knapping, fur display, black powder and wool spinning will take place at Fort Connah on Highway 93 just north of St. Ignatius. Plenty of fun and educational experiences for the whole family. Come see.

ST. IGNATIUS — Bingo will be played on Saturday, June 18 at 2 p.m. at the St. Ignatius Senior Center. Cards are 25 cents apiece and there will also be a special prize for the blackout game.

ST. IGNATIUS — A family-fun day at the St. Ignatius Park and Amphitheater begins with a community breakfast from 8-11 a.m. Vendors will sell locally made goods until 5 p.m. Food trucks will be available until midnight. Music will be performed from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. 

POLSON —  A pitch, putt and drive contest will be held at the Polson Bay Golf Course on Friday, June 17 for junior golfers in first through seventh grades. Call 406-883-8230 for more information.

POLSON — Beginning Friday, June 17 at 10 a.m. Pawsitive Reading Partners will join us on Friday mornings, and bring Riley, who is a registered therapy dog to the library. To register, please contact Felicia at 406-883-8225. 

POLSON — Visit the Polson Farmers Market every Friday, from May to October from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on 3rd Ave. W. in front of the Cove Deli & Pizza.

RONAN — Western Montana Musicians Cooperative, 1 Eisenhower St. SW,  is open to all ages and provides a venue to learn about, enjoy and play music outside of the bar and club scene. An open mic event will take place on Friday, June 17 from 7-11 p.m. This event is hosted by Jim Pettit.

RONAN — The Lake County Fairgrounds is the site of Safe Harbor’s Culpepper & Merriweather Under the Big Top Great Combined Circus. This is a family-fun event. Show times are at 2 and 4:30 p.m. Cost is $8 for kids 2-12; $15 for adults; children under 2 are free.

RONAN — Western Montana Musicians Cooperative, 1 Eisenhower St. SW,  is open to all ages and provides a venue to learn about, enjoy and play music outside of the bar and club scene. Most events are free, but donations are appreciated from non-members.  A Community Jam is scheduled for June 18 from 7-11 p.m. This event will be hosted by COY and Charlie.

POLSON —  The Masumola Club is planning a road cleanup project for Saturday, June 18 at 10 a.m. The club will provide burgers to grill and refreshments to celebrate the successful completion of our road cleanup along Rocky Point Road. Meet at the Clubhouse at 10 a.m. to pick up your safety vest, grabber, and directions. Please bring your own gloves. 

POLSON — Fran Wilkie will teach “Let’s Make Pendants” on June 18 at Sandpiper Gallery. Cost is $15 with all materials are included. Time to be determined. Call the gallery for more information at 406-883-5956.

POLSON — A Father’s Day two-person scramble golf tournament takes place at the Polson Bay Golf Course. Call 406-883-8230 for more information.

POLSON — The WMCPGA Five-Person Pro-Am golf tournament will be held at the Polson Bay Golf Course on June 20. Call 406-883-8230 for more information.

SKC Library is holding a Used Book Sale in Room 201 in the SKC Library on June 20, 21, 22 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. We have children's books, non-fiction and fiction in all subjects. Paperbacks are .50 cents each and hardback books & DVDs sell for $1 each. Call 406-275-4875 with questions.

POLSON — Vacation Bible Day Camp (VBDC), is being held at Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp on June 20-24. The Bible theme is: “Boundless God Beyond Measure.” Please Help Us Spread the Word. All children entering grades 1–6 (fall 2022) are welcome to attend. The cost is $75 per child and camperships are available.

Space is limited. Lots of activities will take place including: swimming, arts, crafts, and games. This ecumenical program is sponsored by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Polson Presbyterian Church, and the Dayton Community Presbyterian Church. For information and forms, call any of the listed churches or 406-249-3938 or 406-250-8731.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public library will hold, “Life’s A Beach Read” on Tuesday, June 21 from 11 a.m.-noon. Please join us to hear the backstory of the beach read, explore genrefication (the process of organizing, classifying, and categorizing items into genres), and find your next great “read.”  This read is served up with sea shells and lemonade.

RONAN — The Flathead Irrigation District will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 22 at 1 p.m. at Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main Street SW. The meeting will be held upstairs. An elevator is available.

POLSON — Artist Melinda Jewett will teach “Driftwood Sculpture” at the Sandpiper Gallery on June 22 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $25 per session. Kit purchased separately. For more information call 406-883-5956 or go to: sandpiperartgallery.com.

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes.  Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, June 22 and on subsequent Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku, including meditation instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom. The classes will be each Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class. Please join us and take advantage of this opportunity. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.

RONAN — Lake County Democrats annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be held on Thursday, June 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the Ronan Senior Center. Food and drinks will be provided but a $25 donation is suggested. Retired Montana Supreme Court Justice , Jim Nelson, will speak on celebrating the Montana Constitution’s 50th anniversary. 

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program will begin at 10 a.m. with a presentation about “The Flathead Lake Monster” by Karen Dunwell of the Polson Flathead Lake Museum.

RONAN — The Ronan Farmers Market is open on Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. at the Ronan Visitors’ Center.

POLSON — The Mission Valley Speedway Superoval, 1113 N. Reservoir Rd., is the site of the Late Models, Mod 4’s, Hobby Stocks, Hornets and Legends racing on Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for children 8-15; children under 7 are free. Seniors 55 and older, military and first responders pay a $10 admission fee. Family (two adults, three kids) is $40 general admission. RV dry camping fee is $50 per one RV. Time trials begin at 6 p.m. and racing begins at 7 p.m. Call 406-212-8159 for more information.

RONAN — Western Montana Musicians Cooperative, 1 Eisenhower St. SW,  is open to all ages and provides a venue to learn about, enjoy and play music outside of the bar and club scene. Most events are free, but donations are appreciated from non-members. An open mic event will take place on Friday, June 24 from 7-9 p.m. This event is hosted by Mark and Krysti.

POLSON — The 2022 Mission Mountain Rodeo takes place on Friday and Saturday, June 24 and 25. Youth events including mutton bustin,’ mini bull riding and pony mini buckers start at 6 p.m. Rodeo events begin at 7 p.m. and include bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc, team roping, tie down roping, ladies & youth barrel racing, breakaway roping and bull riding. 

Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 for children under 12 and are available at the gate. There are no pre-sale tickets. 

Food, beverage and beer garden concessions available. Live music follows Friday night’s performance. For general rodeo information call 406-883-1100. For vendor information call 406-261-2861.

RONAN — The Ronan class of “77” will have their 45th class reunion June 24-26 at Valley View Clubhouse, 40762 Valley View Road. Join us on Friday at 7 p.m. and bring appetizers. On Saturday we will be at clubhouse all day visiting, playing games and hold a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Call or text Kelly Bailey with questions at 406-260-6164. Hope you can attend.

BIG ARM — The ladies of the Big Arm Association will host a Ladies Tea on Saturday, June 25 at the historic Big Arm School at 3 p.m. It will be modeled on the traditions of a “British Low Tea” where a variety of teas and finger foods will be served. We are asking that attendees dress in their “Sunday Best-no jeans please.” White gloves and hats are optional but fun. 

Due to limited seating in the schoolhouse, we will be offering tickets for sale with the proceeds being donated to a local women’s charity. The tickets are $15 and can be purchased during our Community Coffee at the BIg Arm School  on Thursdays between 10 a.m.-noon or by calling Nancy Foster at 406-849-5064. 

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Fire Department Auxiliary is hosting their annual Picnic and Auction on June 25. There will be food, and a silent auction starting at 11 a.m. There will also be a live auction, and a bouncy house for kids. Activities end at approximately 2 or 3 p.m.

POLSON — Sandpiper Gallery is the site of “Let’s Make Earrings” taught by Wendy Curtis from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on June 25. All materials are included. For more information call 406-883-5956 or go to: sandpiperartgallery.com.

POLSON — The 2022 Mission Mountain Rodeo continues Saturday, June 25. Rodeo events begin at 7 p.m. and include bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc, team roping, tie down roping, ladies & youth barrel racing, breakaway roping and bull riding. Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 for children under 12 and are available at the gate. There are no pre-sale tickets. Food, beverage and beer garden concessions available. 

For general rodeo information call 406-883-1100. 

For vendor information call 406-261-2861.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will host a “Digital Photography Basics” technology class at 2 p.m.

RONAN —The regular June meeting of the Quilters’ Guild will be held on Tuesday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the LDS church in Ronan. Business will be to finalize plans for the regular annual quilt show to be held Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30 at K William Harvey gymnasium in Ronan.

ARLEE — The Arlee Celebration Powwow begins with Campers’ Day. Visit http://www.arleepowwow.com for more information.