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.

RONAN – Don Aadsen Ford, in conjunction with the Ford Focus on Child Hunger campaign, will collect jars of peanut butter to support Ronan Bread Basket’s summer demand for kid-friendly foods during the months when many children lose access to school nutrition programs. Bring jars of peanut butter to Don Aadsen Ford from June 5–13. We will also be at Ronan Harvest Foods on June 5 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. You can also give online at: www.fordfeedskids.org. 

PABLO — Have fun learning about the Creator and His story June 9-11. After the summer eating program lunch at Pablo Elementary, kids may walk one block west to Pablo Baptist Church, and join us in games, crafts, and snacks from 1- 4 p.m. Free family night barbecue Friday, May 12 at 6 p.m. All kids welcome. Call Kelly at 406-675-3787 with any questions.

RONAN — What kind of medical care would you want if you were to become ill or injured? A free Advance Directives Workshop will be held Tuesday, June 9, from 10 a.m.-noon at Mission Valley Senior Center, 528 Main Street. For more information, call Frontier Hospice at 406-755-4923 or Lake County Coalition for Compassionate Care at 406-676-2367.

RONAN – The VFW Ladies Auxiliary 5652 will meet on Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Ronan at 35981 Round Butte Rd. New members welcome. For information call Marge Fay, 406-676-3380.

POLSON — Support the community dance and don’t miss the opportunity to dance to Heart to Heart. They play great tunes and tempos. June 10 we will celebrate Hawaiian songs and dances. Grab some friends and be at the Elks on 6th and Main Street at 7 p.m. We dance until 10 p.m. and everyone is welcome. Weekly treats have been wonderful.

POLSON – Plan to attend the Parents as Teachers Playgroup at the Lake County Health Department in Polson on Wednesday, June 10, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. On June 10 we will make personalized “roller toys” to encourage babies to crawl. Print out photos of your child and bring them with you or bring a camera with photos and we will print them out for you. Give us a call at 406-883-7288, if you have questions. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend this free program. See our Facebook page for more information: ,www.facebook.com/lakecountypat. 

Future playgroup dates are June 24, July 15 and 29, and Aug. 12 and 26.

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 — Lake County Democrats are hosting a fundraiser at the North Crow Clubhouse on Thursday, June 11, beginning with a silent auction at 5:30 p.m. and followed by a spaghetti dinner that costs $25 per adult. The keynote speaker is Nancy Keenan, executive Director of the Montana Democratic Party. Proceeds will help support 2016 election activities, including office rental.

POLSON — The Masumola Club will hold its final meeting before summer on June 11. All are welcome to attend the non-profit social organization meetings each Tuesday from September through June.  Membership is open to anyone who wants to join. The clubhouse is located on Masumola Road off Rocky Point Road. Call Mac Swan at 406-253-0855, if you need more information.

POLSON – On Thursday, June 11, local award-winning writer Carmine Margo Mowbray will share her new work of historical fiction, “Havoc Red – Surviving the Alaska-Siberia Route, 1943,” at the Miracle of America Museum. This novel is set among the Army Air Force’s Seventh Ferrying Group that flew nearly 8,000 fighters and bombers from Great Falls to Fairbanks where Russians flew them on to the front. Mowbray will autograph copies of her book and is offering a discounted price of $15 with $5 of each sale going to the Museum. Treats and donations are welcome. For more information, call (406) 883-6264 or www.miracleofamericamuseum.org.

POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire Board meeting will be held on Thursday, June 11, at 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station. The meeting date change for June is due to scheduling conflicts.

HOT SPRINGS — Hot Springs will celebrate their 66th annual Homesteader Days Friday-Sunday, June 12-14. There will be arts and crafts, food, a car show, street dances, a parade, games and a rodeo. For times and more information call (406) 741-2662.

POLSON –– The Polson Splash Softball ASA tournament will be held at the softball complex from June 12-14. For details, visit: www.montanaasasoftball.com/asa6.htm

POLSON — The June Friendship Table Dinner is on June 12 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Polson Presbyterian Church located across from Linderman Elementary School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

ST. IGNATIUS — A rummage sale to support cancer research for “Relay for Life” will be held on June 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mission Valley United Methodist Church at the top of Post Creek Hill. 

POLSON – Mission Valley Speedway will have a race on Saturday, June 13, starting at 7 p.m., with late models, hobby stocks, and 4-cylinders. 

PABLO — The Style 4 Miles Run 4 It 5k and 1 Mile Run/Walk will take place June 13 starting at the Joe McDonald Fitness Center at Salish Kootenai College. Costumes are encouraged with prizes for best adult, best youth, best duo or group and most creative. 

Fees for the fundraising run start at $10 for the run only; $24 for run and runner’s pack. Payment must be received by May 27 to guarantee a runner’s pack. Register on line at prevention.skc.edu or pick up forms at Tribal Health Fitness Centers, Valley Banks and SKC Center for Prevention and Wellness. For more information, call 406-274-4926.

POLSON — The EAA chapter 1122 will be giving free airplane rides (weather permitting) for kids, (Young Eagles), ages 8-17 at the Polson airport on Saturday, June 13, from 9-11 a.m. A parent or legal guardian must be present to sign up their child.

RONAN — Registration begins for “Every Hero Has a Story,” the 2015 Family Summer Reading Program for the Ronan District Library and D’Arcy McNickle Library in Pablo on Monday, June 15. Readers of all ages receive incentive prizes, plus enter drawings for fantastic grand prizes. Register in person at either library, or online at RonanLibrary.org or call 406-676-3682.

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.