Thursday, June 29
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.
Thursday, June 29
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.
Thursday, June 29
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.
Thursday, June 29
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.
Thursday, June 29
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.
Thursday, June 29
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.
Thursday, June 29
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.
Thursday, June 29
Native culture activities taught on Wednesdays through Aug. 9
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.
‘Band Weaving’ class taught at Sandpiper
POLSON — The Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery will hold “Band Weaving” for children and adults. You can create colorful, patterned, ‘inkle’ woven bands with master weaver Mary Sale. You can use them as belts and headbands, or to ornament clothes, backpacks, or purses. Class will be on Thursday, June 29, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call 406-883-5956 for more information.
‘Building Local’ presented at library
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program’s, “big event” on Thursday, June 29, at 10 a.m. is “Building Local” with Beth Palm of AmeriCorps/Finley Point State Park. Call 406-883-8225, for more information.
Powwow continues
ARLEE — The 119th annual Arlee Powwow celebration continues with a Memorial at 7 p.m. followed by a l stick game. Visit the website: arleepowwow.com, for more information. Registration for dance and singing contests opens at 8 p.m.
Sign up for Bigfork Battle in the Bay
BIGFORK — This is the last day to sign up for the seventh annual Bigfork Battle in the Bay 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Call 406-261-1521 for more information.
Special speaker to address MV Republican Women
ST. IGNATIUS — Mission Valley Republican Women’s Group will meet on Thursday, June 29, at the St. Ignatius Senior Center from 6-9 p.m. From 6-7 p.m. there will be a light reception and from 7-9 p.m. a special speaker, Debbie Bacigalupi, will discuss her meeting at the Governor’s Conference as well as give updates on other areas of the Pacific Northwest. Debbie Bacigalupi is a sixth-generation Californian from a farming and ranching family and is an avid rural advocate. She will share her insight on our local agricultural issues. There will be no meeting in July and our regular meeting schedule will resume on Aug. 7, the first Monday of the month.