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 13-Aug. 26. Applications may be picked up onsite or at: www.flatheadbgc.org. Breakfast and lunch will be provided by school feeding programs and a snack and dinner will be provided by the club. Activities include: art, technology, swimming, fitness, gardening, photography, robotics, reading, character development, hiking and community service. Additional activities include: Ninepipes Museum, library reading program, camping in Glacier Park, Summer Brain Gain program, SMART moves program.

POLSON — The Port Polson Players in Association with the Mission Valley Friends of the Arts present “Fools” a comedy by Neil Simon. Shows will take place Wednesday-Saturday, July 1-17, at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. The Theater on the Lake is located on Highway 93 S at Boettcher Park. For reservations call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers@centurytel. net.

ARLEE — The Arlee Jocko Valley Museum, run by the Arlee Historical Society, opens for the summer July 4 and will be open every other Saturday from 2-4 p.m. or by appointment, until Labor Day. The museum has many historical displays including many photographs of Native and homesteading families. There are hundreds of obituaries with genealogy information. There is also a military display commemorating those who have given their lives for this country. The Arlee Museum is located at corner of Bouch and Fyant (by the grade school). For more information or to arrange a viewing appointment, call 406-726-3167.

ST. IGNATIUS — Mission Valley United Methodist Church will host its annual Vacation Bible School beginning Monday, July 11-Thursday, July 14. The fun starts at 5 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. This adventure is for children ages three through sixth grade. Dinner will be served for children and youth and adult helpers at 5:30 p.m. every night.

BIG ARM — West Shore Community Church will have Vacation Bible School at the Big Arm Fire Station from 9 a.m.-noon from July 11-15 for children ages 4-11. There will be fun activities, including crafts and games along with a daily small snack. For more information, call 406- 849-5522 or go to: westschorecommunitychurch.org.

RONAN — A special Ronan Roundup entitled “Bringing Ronan Together,” will be held on Thursday, July 14, at the Ronan Chamber Visitors Center (Next to Glacier Bank). The event begins at 5 p.m. with a social and a program at 5:30 p.m. Help set the stage for open communication between local businesses and organizations. RSVP to: brandy@ronan.net by July 11.

RONAN — Entry deadlines for Lake County Fair 4-H entries is Thursday, July 14, at 4 p.m. at the Lake County Fair office. No late entries will be accepted.

POLSON — North Lake County Library will host a presentation by members of the Flathead Lake Biological Station on Thursday, July 14, at 10 a.m. A youth writing club meets at the library from 1-3 p.m. Call 406-883-8225 for more information.

RONAN — The board meeting of Lake County Council on Aging will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2016. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. and is held at the Mission Valley Senior Center, 528 Main Street SW. At this meeting we will elect officers for this next year. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone interested in programs and assistance for our elderly citizens is welcome to come join us.

POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Varsity Mariners play against the Glacier Twins during their home game, which begins at 4 p.m.

POLSON — North Lake County Library will hold Movie Day on July 14 and go to the Showboat Cinema in Polson and watch the “The Parent Trap.” For more information contact the library at 406-883-8225.

POLSON — Consider cherries jubilee, cherry-limeade, cherry bourbon ice cream, grilled trout with cherry salsa, cherry-rosemary sea salt focaccia, and who could forget cherry pie? It’s time to dig through your recipe box to find your best recipe featuring Montana cherries. In conjunction with the Montana Cherry Symposium on Sept. 14 at the KwaTaqNuk the Montana Cherry Advisory Committee will host a Cherry Cook-Off. If you are interested in entering the Cherry Cook-Off, registration forms can be found online at: www.agr. mt.gov/agr/producer/checkoff/ cherries. Recipes should be original, creative, and easy to prepare. All submissions should be sent to the Montana Department of Agriculture by Friday, July 15. After the deadline, entries will be screened and eight will be chosen to participate in the live cook-off on Sept. 14. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three chefs, as well as one People’s Choice award winner.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library holds game days and Friday flicks on alternative weeks from 3:45-5:15 p.m. in the library meeting room. For more information contact the library at 406-883-8225.

POLSON — Polson Main Street Flathead Cherry Festival will be held Saturday, July 16, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, July 17, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Come enjoy the great selection of vendors, Flathead Cherries, homemade cherry pies, cherry quilts on display in store windows, unique arts and crafts, entertainment, sidewalk sales and specials all weekend long. For more information call 406-883-3667.

POLSON — Mark your calendars for a fun-filled weekend at the Miracle of America Museum located at 36094 Memory Lane on July 16-17. There will be historic movies Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon. If you or a friend could do a pioneer craft or activity or help operate or demonstrate some of our pioneer artifacts please contact Gil at 406-883-6264 or www.miracleofamericamuseum. org.

POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Varsity Mariners play against the K. Valley Rangers during their home game, which begins at 2 p.m.

PLAINS — Mission Valley 3-on-3 will host three basketball tournaments over the course of the summer. The first annual Plains Wild Horse Shootout will be held July 16 to benefit the Wildhorse Sports Association, a local charity developing a new sports complex for Plains and Sanders County. For more information, visit missionvalley3on3. com.

POLSON — The Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County will sponsor the third annual Polson Mud Run on Saturday, July 16, at 9 a.m. (to open the Cherry Festival). This is a fun-filled, muddy, 5K obstacle course held at the Polson Fairgrounds. Registration can be found on flatheadbgc.org.

POLSON — The Polson community will have an opportunity to hear the accomplished Ellerhein Girls' Choir during a free concert on Monday, July 18, at 7 p.m. at the Polson High School auditorium. The choir from Tallinn, Estonia, is traveling to the United States to participate in the International Choral Festival in Missoula. The Ellerhein Choir members are young women ranging in age from 14-19 years old, and who perform both classical and contemporary choral music. The choir has won international competitions and was nominated for a Grammy in 2004.

POLSON — At 10 a.m. on Mondays, North Lake County Library Public Library holds Mother Goose book and finger plays for the little ones. Makerspace hands-on activities for children of all ages are held Mondays from 1-3 p.m. For more information contact the library at 406-883-8225.

RONAN — Senior commodities will be delivered on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. If you are over 60 years of age and would like to receive commodities, please call our office at 406-676-2367 for information or an application. Commodities are available every other month and include approximately $100 worth of food. For more information call 406-676-2367.

POLSON — The sixth annual Flathead Lake Blues Festival will provide two evenings of great music on Friday, Aug. 19, and Saturday, Aug. 20. Friday’s music is from 6 p.m.-midnight, on Salish Point (on the shore of Polson Bay between Sacajawea Park and KwaTaqNuk Resort). Friday’s bands are: Robin Barrett and the Coyote Kings; The C.B. Woodbury Band; Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method; and Rand Oxford’s All Stars Slam! Tickets for both days are $40 in advance online or $50 at the gate or $20 for Friday only. Camping will be available. For more information, visit: flatheadlakebluesfestival. com.

POLSON — Missoula Self Help Law Center will be in Polson on Tuesday, July 19, at the North Lake County Public Library from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. They will provide services on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Walk-ins are welcome all day or to schedule an appointment please call 406-258-3428.

RONAN — The kickoff meeting for the Ronan Airport Master Plan will be held July 19 in the Pilots’ Lounge at the Ronan Airport. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. and should last an hour and a half (until 8 p.m.)

We will be discussing the airport master planning process and project schedule, as well as information regarding the existing airfield.

Please join us.

POLSON — The regular Wednesday community dance is at the Elks on July 20. There was a great crowd last time so come and join the fun from 7-10 p.m. Ken’s Country Combo will play for everyone.

RONAN — The Ronan Boys and Girls Club is fundraising by selling Flathead cherries. Two pounds will sell for $5 and 20-pound lugs will sell for $30. Lambert, Lapin and Rainier cherries are projected to be available by mid-July. Rainier cherries will sell for $8 for two pounds. Pre-order by calling 406-676-9211 or emailing: bgccherries@gmail.com. All money collected goes directly to the club.

RONAN — On Thursday, July 21, open class entries for the Lake County Fair are due at 4 p.m. in the Lake County Fair office.

RONAN — Ronan District Library is closed on the third Thursday of each month.

POLSON — The Kiwanis Club meets the first and third Thursday of each month at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, Koostatah Room from noon-1 p.m. Our speaker this Thursday will be Gary Snow from the new company that will be making juice out of the Flathead Cherries. Everyone is welcome.

POLSON — P.E.O. Mission Mountain Reciprocity Group invites all P.E.O. members to its annual brown bag lunch. The picnic will be held Thursday, July 21, at 11:30 a.m. at Boettcher Park. Use the “Old Nine” Polson Golf Course entrance to get to the covered picnic table area at the park. This event welcomes all P.E.O. members who may be visiting the area, as well as members from local Chapters AI, BS, BY and CA. Attendees are encouraged to bring guests along with their lunches and drinks. Dessert will be provided. P.E.O. is an international philanthropic education organization whose main mission is promoting educational opportunities for women.

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will be held on Thursday, July 21, from 5-7 p.m. Your host will be KwaTaqNuk Resort and Casino located at 49708 Highway 93 E. The monthly Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour offers participants the chance to network and learn more about the featured business every month. For additional information about this and other Chamber programs, visit www.polsonchamber.com or call 406-883-5969.

POLSON — This 3-on-3 basketball tournament is played in the streets of downtown Polson, July 22- 24, just a slam dunk away from beautiful Flathead Lake. Join one of the most fun and popular athletic events in Montana. Financial support provided mainly through team fees and corporate sponsors has enabled 3-on-3 to donate its net proceeds to local charities. Play hard, laugh a lot and lend a hand to this charitable event. For signup information go to: www.flatheadlake3on3. com.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library holds game days and Friday flicks on alternative weeks from 3:45-5:15 p.m. in the library meeting room. For more information contact the library at 406-883-8225.

HOT SPRINGS — Enjoy Americana music provided by Mark Chase at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

ST. IGNATIUS — The fourth annual Little Miss and Mr. Good Old Days Pageant will be held on July 22 at the St. Ignatius Elementary School cafeteria/multipurpose room. The pageant event for ages birth to 6 years old will take place at 10 a.m. followed by 7 year olds to 12 year olds at 1 p.m. and 13 to 18 year olds at 4 p.m. You may register online at: missionmountainpageant@ weebley.com or call 406-396- 7838.

RONAN — The Lower Mission Valley Chapter of PEO will hold their annual rummage sale on July 22, on the west side of Ronan Glacier Bank, across from the city park. It will be open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 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.

HOT SPRINGS — Enjoy piano playing and vocals by Craig Barton at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

ST. IGNATIUS — Chapter 1122 of the Experimental Aircraft Association will host a Fly-In at the St. Ignatius Airport on Sunday, July 24, and admission is free. The public is invited to join pilots for an exciting day of aviation activities, beginning with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. There will be static displays, float-planes, antique aircraft, experimental airplanes, and home-builts.

RONAN — Lake County Fair to hold shotgun event at Big Sky Sporting Clays at 10 a.m.

RONAN — The Lake County Fair begins in Ronan. The mini-horse is at 8:30 a.m.; the horse show is at 11:30 a.m. and interview judging will take place at noon.

POLSON — At 10 a.m. on Mondays, North Lake County Library Public Library hold Mother Goose book and finger plays for the little ones. Makerspace hands-on activities for children of all ages are held Mondays from 1-3 p.m. For more information contact the library at 406-883-8225.

RONAN — 4-H dog obedience and showmanship/ rally and agility will take place at the Lake County Fair from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; large animal check-in is from 3-7 p.m.; 4-H family style dinner is from 5-8 p.m.; non-perishable open class check-in is from 5-8 p.m.; 4-H and open class poultry/rabbit check-in is from 6-8 p.m. and from 6-9 p.m. large animal weigh-in takes place.

POLSON — Come learn and earn $20 worth of Fresh SNAP Double Dollars to be spent on locally grown produce at the Polson Farmer’s Market. All are welcome, including children, but only SNAP recipients will receive market credit. Learn techniques on grilling vegetables and make a fresh salad out of the SKC garden from 2-4 p.m. at the campus greenhouse. The extension team at 58138 Highway 93, Pablo, will teach the class. Space is limited; sign up at the Polson Farmer’s Market.

YELLOW BAY — The Montana Dept. of Agriculture (MDA) is offering a free informative meeting on the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) and the recent revisions (Oct. 2015) to the standard, to be held Wednesday July 27, at 3 p.m. at the Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse, Highway 35, mile-marker 18.

HOT SPRINGS — The Blues Festival opener will be provided by Too Slim and the Taildraggers at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

RONAN — We need you to come and participate in our incredible Fair Talent Show. There are two categories for youth and adults. We award three winners in each category. The prizes are cash and it is really fun. There are limited slots, so contact the fair office or Jim Pettit as soon as possible for more information at 406- 676-8224.

RONAN — The Lake County Fair Livestock Barns will be open to the public 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 27-Saturday, July 30.

RONAN — Judges’ orientation begins at 8 a.m.; perishable open class is from 9 a.m.-noon; swine showmanship/judging is from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; llama/ alpaca showmanship/judging begins at 10 a.m.; cat show is at 3 p.m.; open class judges orientation at 5 p.m.; 4-H family style dinner and entertainment from 5-8 p.m.; open class judging from 6-9 p.m.; market beef judging at 7 p.m.

POLSON — The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet on Wednesday, July 27, at 6 p.m. at the Polson City Library. The agenda includes discussion of Pheasant and Hungarian Partridge seasons, waterfowl regulations, and State projects and accomplishments. Board Chairman Terry Tanner invites the public to attend and ask questions or express their views.

PABLO — An adult sexual assault support group meets Wednesdays at SKC’S Agnes Vanderburg Building in room 101, from 4:30-6 p.m. Sexual violence can look many ways - incest, rape, attempted rape, fondling, or any unwanted sexual contact. These acts are never the survivor’s fault. Gather with us on Wednesday evenings for support and healing. Childcare and snacks will be offered. Call 406-745-3525 for more information.