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.

POLSON –– Port Polson Players will celebrate their 40th season with the classic thriller “Gaslight,” playing for three weeks, July 1-19. Wednesday through Saturday curtain times are at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Call 406-883-9212 for reservations. 

ARLEE — The 117th annual Arlee Powwow celebration begins Wednesday, July 1, and ends Sunday, July 5. All events are open to the public and free of charge. Arts, crafts, stick games, dance competitions, Indian and other ethnic foods will be available. Absolutely no alcohol, firearms, unleashed dogs or motorcycles are allowed in the camp area. The event takes place on Powwow grounds on Powwow Road in Arlee. Wednesday is “Camp Day.” The memorial ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. On Wednesday there will also be a material stickgame. Go to: arleepowwow.com, for more information. 

POLSON — The Wednesday night Community Dance will once again enjoy the music of Ken’s Country Combo from 7-10 p.m. at the Elks. Bring your guests and your friends for a fun evening.

POLSON — Polson Chamber of Commerce general meeting and luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson from noon-1 p.m. For more information, call the chamber office at 406-883-5969.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library weekly activities are on Thursday at 10 a.m. for school-age children. July 2 is “Craft Day.”

POLSON — Come support and watch the Mission Valley Mariners at O’Malley Field in Polson Montana during the Mission Valley Firecracker Tournament from July 2-5.

POLSON –– Enjoy the beginning of the “Summer Concert Series” on Thursday, July 2, starting at 8 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk on the patio. 

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.

ARLEE — The Arlee 4th of July parade begins at noon so please assemble prior to that at the Arlee High School parking lot.

HOT SPRINGS — There will be barbecue and The Good Bad and the Ugly will perform along. A fireworks show is planned.

BIG ARM – The “Annual Big Arm Boat Parade” will be held on July 4 at 6 p.m. and starts at the old Arrowhead R.V. docks and ends at the Big Arm Restaurant. Join us with your boat or participate from the shore. Decorated boats are welcome. Celebrate our Country’s Independence.

RONAN — The Ninepipes Museum of early Montana, located just south of Ronan, invites local artists to showcase their artwork on the first Saturday of each month, June-October, in the gift shop at the museum. Dion Albert is the guest artist for July 4.

ARLEE — The Arlee Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual pancake breakfast from 7-11 a.m. at the old Arlee Fire Hall. The cost is $5 for adults and $4 for children and it’s all you can eat. For more information, call 406-210-4144.

ARLEE — The Arlee Open Rodeo will be held at the Arlee rodeo grounds beginning at 2 p.m. This popular rodeo features a mix of local and regional cowboys and cowgirls competing in traditional rodeo events. Call 406-726-3762, for more information. 

POLSON — The Polson 4th of July parade begins at noon. The celebration includes a concert and a fireworks show at sundown. Contact the Polson Chamber for more information, 406-883-5969 or go to: www.polsonchamber.com. 

ARLEE — The “Powwow Trail’ run/walk will take place at 9 a.m. The “Snake Dance” and honoring veterans will take place at 2 p.m. Grand Entry will be at 7 p.m. The Arlee Powwow celebration includes arts; crafts; stick games; dance competitions; Native American and other ethnic foods. The celebration is open to the public and admission is free. Go to: arleepowwow.com, for more information.

LAKESIDE — A new summer music series “Live! In Lakeside” will launch July 5 on the Lakeside Town Center lawn from 4-8 p.m. The Crown of the Continent Guitar Foundation will provide musical entertainment for the show. Rain or shine, there will be lots of food, drink and fun. Food and beverages may be purchased; no outside food or beverage is allowed. Admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the gate; all ages are welcome. Tickets can be purchased at Tamarack Brewing, Glacier Perks and The Bigfork Mountaineer Outdoor Store. Gates open at 3 pm; bring lawn chairs or blankets. For more information, call 406-890-9767. 

POLSON – An open house will take place at Flathead Lake Cheese on Sunday, July 5, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be tours and tastings. 

POLSON – Register now for the Montana Superhost Webinar on Tuesday, July 7, from 1-2 p.m., “Simply Service - How to Gain Guest Loyalty.” Enjoy alone or invite your team. This is free of charge. To register go to http://Montanasuperhost.com/simply-service.

RONAN – The Ladies Auxiliary VFW is having a meeting on Wednesday, July 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 35981 Round Butte Road. New members are welcome. For more information, call 406-676-3380.

YELLOW BAY — Rural Employment Opportunities offers free training for cherry harvest workers in the required Worker Protection Standard along with Good Agricultural Practices and Heat Stress training. The approximately one and a half hour training will begin at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, at the Yellow Bay Clubhouse, mile marker 18 on Route 35. Another training is offered on Sunday, July 12, at 3 p.m., again at the Yellow Bay Clubhouse.

Please call REO at 1800-546-1140 or 406-442-7850, for more information or to pre-register your workers.

RONAN — The National Active and Retired Federal Employees, NARFE, will meet at the Ronan Cafe at noon on July 8. Lunch will be available from the menu. Following the lunch there will be a program featuring Sheriff Don Bell. After the program there will be a brief business meeting. All are welcome. For more information, call Leonard Dubuque at 406-319-2054.

POLSON — It is wonderful that the number of dancers is growing each week at our community dance, but we still have room for you. Please come and join us as Heart to Heart plays this week. We are at the Elks every Wednesday from 7-10 p.m. Treats are great and really appreciated. 

POLSON – The Miracle of America Museum will show a 73-minute documentary on the history of cycling and the evolution of this last American cycle manufacturer. A guided tour of the MOAM’s vintage Harleys will be given.

RONAN — Carmine Mowbray, local Mission Valley author, will discuss her new historical novel, “Havoc Red,” in the Ronan Library on Thursday, July 9, at 6:30 pm. Join us for light refreshments and a sneak peak at a gripping story from the dark side of World War II - secret missions through blizzards with faulty equipment. For more information, please call 406-676-3682.

POLSON – A free dinner will be served at Polson Presbyterian Church on July 10 from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us for the July Friendship dinner; it is free and open to all.

RONAN — The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Lake County takes place from 7 p.m. on July 10 until 2 a.m. on July 11 at Ronan High School. Relay for Life gives everyone in the community a chance to help the organization save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Register your team today by visiting www.relayforlife.org or by calling 1-800-227-2345.

RONAN — The Lower Mission Valley Chapter of PEO will hold their annual Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, July 10 on the west side of Ronan Community Bank, across from the city park. Baked goods, clothing, household goods, accessories, books, games and miscellaneous items will be available for sale. All proceeds from the sale will be used for PEO sponsored scholarships for women.

ST. IGNATIUS – The Mission Valley annual auction will be held beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 11. The annual Amish Community School Auction will be held at: 2917 Allision Road - the corner of Allison and Foothills Road. A portion of the auction proceeds will benefit our community’s private Amish Christian school. There will be quilts, furniture, crafts, buildings and more.

BIGFORK — The 5th annual Bigfork Battle in the Bay will take place on July 11. All games will take place in the Bigfork High School parking lot. Registration deadline is June 30. Go to: www.missionvalley3on3.com for details.  

ARLEE — Spiritual Life Week will be held July 11-15 starting at 7 p.m. each evening at Heart View Center at 31940 Jocko Road in Arlee. The “From Crime to Christ” series will explore five people in the Bible who God used: Joseph, David, Onesimus, Paul and John the Baptist. For more information, call John O’Mailia at 406-214-0631.

RONAN — The 13th annual Ken Sagmiller/Pat Williams ALS memorial and scholarship scramble will be held on Saturday, July 11, at the Mission Mountain Golf Course. This annual tournament is named for two local golfers who passed away of the terrible disease of ALS also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. ALS is a deadly disease for which there is no known cure. Proceeds from this tournament support victims of ALS and provide scholarships to the youth of Lake County. Call the golf course at 406-676-4653, for further information.

RONAN – The Ronan District Library will be closed today so that staff may attend a funeral.

POLSON — The inaugural Flathead Lake Poker Paddle on Sunday, July 12, promises to be a well-attended, unique fundraiser and a fun day on the lake.

Human-propelled boats will launch from King’s Point, stopping at designated docks at islands in the narrows where participants will collect a playing card at each location to build a poker hand.

The event wraps up with prizes, a catered after-party by Gourmet Galley and Glacier Brewing, and live entertainment by Dark Horse Band.

The event is limited to 100 vessels. Must be 18 years old to play.

Proceeds benefit the Flathead Lakers student education program and community work to protect clean water.

For more information, visit the Flathead Lakers website at www.flatheadlakers.org.

POLSON – The University of Montana Improving Health Among Rural Montanans program is offering free health screenings on Monday, July 13, from 9-11 a.m. at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center. Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in conjunction with IPHARM will be offering bone density, blood glucose and cholesterol screenings. The cholesterol test requires a 9-12 hour fast for complete results; but please drink plenty of water. Free blood pressure readings will also be available. Please call 406-243-2339, to schedule an appointment.

POLSON — Polson School District will hold a regular board meeting on Monday, July 13, at 5:30 p.m. at the school district office, 111 Fourth Ave. E.

LAKESIDE –– On Tuesday, July 14, from 3:15 to 6:15 p.m. the Flathead Lake Boat Tours in Lakeside will graciously host an afternoon cruise aboard the Far West to one of the Biological Station’s Flathead Lake monitoring sites. Join FLBS researchers for appetizers, beverages and an overview of Flathead Lake ecology and the FLBS Research and Monitoring program. The cost is $50 per person. Proceeds benefit the FLBS Research and Monitoring Program. Reservations are required since limited space is available on the tour boat. For more information or to RSVP, email Tom Bansak or call 406-982-3301 x229.

RONAN — The American Legion Post 138 of Ronan is meeting July 14 at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 63869 Highway 93. New members are welcome. For more information, call 406-676-3380.