ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius Schools’ summer food service program begins June 9 and goes until July 24. Breakfast will be served from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and lunch will be served from noon-1 p.m. Call (406) 745-2800, for more information.

DIXON — A summer food service program will begin on July 7 and run until Aug. 1, Monday through Thursday, with breakfast served from 7:30-9 a.m. and lunch served from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Dixon School community room.

CHARLO — Charlo will run a summer school program from July 7 to July 31. 

Call Charlo Schools at (406) 644-2206, for more information.

POLSON — The Port Polson Players will present “Amelia Earhart, an Unsolved Mystery,” July 10-20 at Polson’s beautiful theatre on the Lake. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $16 for adults and $15 for senior citizens and students. For reservations or more information, call (406) 883-9212. 

LAKE MARY RONAN — Kootenai Christian Senior Camp for students entering grades 10 to 12 will be held July 13-18. The camp offers swimming, boating, fishing, sports, plus Bible study, daily devotions and group worship times and will be held at Lake Mary Ronan. Registration forms and camp brochures can be picked up at First Christian Church in St. Ignatius. For more details call Dan Larsson at (406) 546-9015.

RONAN — St. Paul Lutheran Church, located at 35681 Terrace Lake Road, invites all children pre-K (age 4) to sixth grade to Vacation Bible School. This year our theme is “Gangway to Galilee - Amazing Grace Adventures.” Come join in the fun on July 14 - 18, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. For more information, call Aretta Gordish at (406) 676-4440 or the church at (406) 676-8280.

POLSON — The Polson Alliance Church, 46873 US Hwy 93, will hold a vacation bible school on July 15-17 from 9 a.m.-noon. This VBS is National Park themed, with great games, cool snacks, and fun crafts and is offered for children ages 3-10 years old. for more information or to preregister for three days of fun, call (406) 314-8145. You may register on July 15 at 8:30 a.m. at the church. 

POLSON— Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery will hold the following classes for kids in July: Found Object Houses with Jean Stromnes, July 15-16; Making Paper and Paper Art with Sue Ball, July 21-24; Working in Clay with Heather Holmes, July 21-24. For more information, call (406) 883-5956 or visit sandpiperartgallery.com.

ARLEE —Listen to country music by Jeff Daniel and have a dinner that benefits non-profit groups in the community on Wednesday, July 16, from 5-7 p.m. at our new outdoor stage in the parking lot of Hangin’ Art Gallery on Highway 93 in downtown Arlee.

POLSON — Ken’s Country Band will play at the Elks on Wednesday, July 16, from 7-10 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to join the fun and enjoy the wonderful music. The treats are exceptional, tasty and thoroughly enjoyed.

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour (SPLASH) will be held Thursday, July 17, from 5-7 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort and Casino.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library Family Summer Reading Program weekly activities are on Thursday at 10 a.m. for school age children accompanied by an adult. “Volcanoes Part II” will include explosions and celebration.

ELMO — The Kootenai Tribe, also known as the Ktunaxa Ksanka Band, welcome all nations and the general public to a powwow weekend the third weekend of July at Elmo Powwow Grounds. It is a Native American gathering featuring drumming, dancing and traditional dress.

POLSON – Polson’s Class of 1984 will celebrate their 30-year reunion on July 18-20.  For additional details, call Tracy at (406) 880-7825 or Becky at (406) 883-2433.

ST. IGNATIUS — The 32nd Good Old Days celebration will take place all day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 18, 19, and 20 at the St. Ignatius Good Old Days Park. Friday family night will start with a barbecue dinner, followed by entertainment and fireworks. Saturday will be the Buffalo Run, pancake breakfast, parade, fun and games in the park, lots of special events and food.

ST. IGNATIUS — Little Miss and Mr. Good Old Days Pageant will be held Friday, July 18, at 2 p.m. in the Elementary School cafeteria. For more information on how to sign up your young ones, visit www.missionmountainpageants.weebly.com or you may pick up an entry form at Mountain View Cenex, or Old Timer Cafe. For more information, call Pam Thompson at (406) 396-7838.

RONAN — The Lower Mission Valley Chapter of PEO will hold their annual rummage sale on July 18, on the west side of Ronan Community Bank, across from the city park. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 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.

POLSON —The annual Polson Main Street Flathead Cherry Festival will take place on Saturday, July 19, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and on Sunday, July 20, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be fun for the whole family. Enjoy over 125 vendors; Flathead cherries; homemade cherry pies; unique arts and crafts; cherry pie eating, stem tying, and pit spitting contests; entertainment; sidewalk sales and specials. The street dance on Saturday night will feature the Southern Comfort band. For more information, visit: vendors@flatheadcherryfestival.com. To inquire about vendor space call (406) 686-1155.

ST. IGNATIUS — Staff from the Parents as Teachers program of the Lake County Public Health Department will be at Good Old Days in St. Ignatius on Saturday, July 19, from 1-3 p.m.

Family Support Specialists will be on hand with bubbles, a tiny kids’ fishing pond and information about the Parents as Teachers program. The PAT program is a free, voluntary program that provides twice monthly home visits with age-appropriate activities for children from birth to age five, developmental screenings, and information and referrals to area resources. Moms can be enrolled in the PAT program as soon as they are pregnant, which many moms-to-be and dads find to be very helpful, since babies don’t come with a manual. For more information, call Jen at the Lake County Health Department at (406) 883-7209.

RONAN — Get ready for the upcoming 12th Annual Ken Sagmiller/Pat Williams ALS Memorial Golf Tournament to be held at the Mission Mountain Golf Course on July 19. 

A new feature this year will be a concert featuring country music recording artist Chance McKinney to follow the golf tournament at 6:30 p.m.

Information on how to register to play and for cost of the concert can be found by calling the golf course at (406) 676-4653. Tee times this year will be at either 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. 

ST. IGNATIUS — The 2014 Buffalo Run in St. Ignatius, is a one-mile fun run, 4-mile run-walk, 7-mile, and a half marathon. The half marathon starts promptly at 7 a.m. All other races start at 8 a.m. Races start on Main Street in front of Gambles. Entry forms are available at: stlukehealthnet.org.

DAYTON — On Saturday, July 19, from 10-5, “Muscat Madness” will take place at Mission Mountain Winery. This will be a complementary tasting of Muscat wines. 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.

POLSON — Live History Days takes place at the Miracle of America Museum on July 19-20. There will be ice cream; rides on two trains; Army rigs; spinners and wood carvers; a sawmill in action; a jet trainer cockpit; a blacksmith shop; whirling flywheel engines; a tennis ball cannon; a one room schoolhouse and historic movies. The “Country Combo” of fiddlers, pickers, singers and accordions will play music on Saturday. Join the fun, sell your wares and be a part of history. We welcome new exhibitors and volunteers. Vendors must have a direct link to things historical i.e.: soap making, broom making, pottery, beading, etc. For more information, call (406) 883-6264. 

POLSON — Go to the Polson Fairgrounds and join the first wave of racers at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 19. This is the Boys’ and Girls’ Club second annual Mud Run. Race day registration is: $40 for adults and $20 for youngsters 12 and under. You must pre-register to be guaranteed a shirt size. The 5K course is for adults and super brave kids. The 1-mile course is for kids and less inclined adults. Obstacles to include: climbing, mud pits, walls, kayaking, ropes and other surprises. For for more information, call (406) 676-5437, (406) 883-5623 or go to: www.flatheadbgc.org. 

ST. IGNATIUS — In conjunction with Good Old Days in St. Ignatius, the Lake County Chapter 1122 of the Experimental Aircraft Association will offer Young Eagles flights at St. Ignatius Airport on Sunday morning, July 20, starting at 9 a.m. All children between the ages of 8-17, with their parents’ approval, can get a ride in an airplane free of charge. (Entire event is weather dependent.)

ST. IGNATIUS — Good Old Days Sunday Gospel Sing and Dessert Social will be on July 20 at 6 p.m. under the Good Old Days pavilion. You are not required to, but are encouraged to bring your favorite dessert(s) to share with others while you enjoy praise and worship songs. Various groups and people will perform and everyone can share yummy treats. Hope to see you there.

LAKE MARY RONAN — Kootenai Christian Intermediate Camp for students entering grades 7 to 9 will be held July 20-25. The camp offers swimming, boating, fishing, sports, plus Bible study, daily devotions and group worship times and will be held at Lake Mary Ronan. Registration forms and camp brochures can be picked up at First Christian Church in St. Ignatius, or for more details call Dan Larsson at (406) 546-9015. 

BIG ARM — West Shore Community Church will have Vacation Bible School at the Big Arm Fire Station from 9 a.m.-noon, July 21-25, for children kindergarten to sixth grade. There will be fun activities, including crafts and games along with a daily small snack. For more information, contact Lee or Sonya Engbretson at (406) 849-5522 or westschorecommunitychurch.org.

POLSON — The Beautification Committee of Envision Polson invites you to nominate what you consider to be the “bloomin’ best” yards and gardens in our community. Nominate a business and/or a residence within the city limits of Polson by July 21, for recognition of their beautiful flower gardens. You can even nominate yourself. Fill out as many nomination forms as you wish with one nominee per form. Forms are available to pick up and drop off at the Polson Chamber of Commerce, or submit an application to: info@polsonchamber.com.

POLSON — The Polson City/County Planning Board is holding work a sessions to review draft changes to the Polson Development Code. The Monday, July 21, 6 p.m. meeting will consider non-conforming uses and lot coverage/impervious surface area. The Polson Development Code contains the zoning and subdivision regulations for the City of Polson and surrounding area. The public is invited to attend and participate in the meetings. Each meeting will be held in the Polson City Council chambers. 

Copies of the draft PDC and memos describing the topics can be found at City Hall and the Lake County Planning Department in the Lake County Courthouse or at:

http://www.cityofpolson.com/ and http://www.lakemt.gov/planning/planning_zoning.html

For additional information please contact Thomas Flemming, at: bp@cityofpolson.com or (406) 883-8214.

POLSON — PEOs will gather for a Reciprocity Brown Bag Picnic Lunch on Tuesday, July 22, at Boettcher Park in Polson.

The annual event begins at 11:30 a.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m. at the covered table picnic area at the park. Use the Polson Golf Course entrance to get to Boettcher Park. Attendees are urged to bring guests along with their lunches. Drinks and dessert will be provided.

ARLEE — Enjoy acoustic blues music by Andre Floyd and have a dinner that benefits non-profit groups in the community on Wednesday, July 23, from 5-7 p.m. at our new outdoor stage in the parking lot of Hangin’ Art Gallery on Highway 93 in downtown Arlee.

POLSON — The Main Street Montana Project Western Regional meeting will be held Wednesday, July 23, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Please join us to create a regional implementation plan for the Main Street Montana Project. Register to receive a nametag, which is your lunch ticket. Go to: www.mainstreetmontanaproject.com/home/meetings.aspxfor more information.

POLSON — The rebirth of rock and roll takes place on Wednesday, July 23, and Wednesday, July 30. Get your dance shoes warmed up for the revival of the oldies but goodies at the Elks from 7-10 p.m. You’ll have a swinging good time with Heart to Heart playing tunes. You will be glad you followed your shoes to our doorstep. Bring treats to share with everyone. You will be missed if you don’t come to the dance.

POLSON — Enjoy a free community dinner on Thursday, July 24, at Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E. This potluck is free and everyone is welcome.

POLSON — All MSU alums, families and friends are invited to participate on a lake cruise on board the “Shadow” on Friday, July 25. Rob Ash, MSU head football coach, will host the cruise. A buffet dinner will be served on the boat as well as a cash bar. Tickets are $40 per person or $100 per family. The cruise will depart from the Kwataqnuk Resort at 6 p.m. and return at 8 p.m. Contact Shad for tickets at (406) 883-8803 or shad.hupka@fib.com. This lake cruise is a non-profit event for the MSU foundation.

HOT SPRINGS — Hot Springs’ 5th annual Blues Festival takes place July 25 and 26. Entertainers include: Hill Country Blues Band from Missoula; Black Mountain Moan; soloist John Kelley; Mike Bader Bearjam; Mudslide Charley and Big Daddy and the Blue Notes. Call (406) 741-2361, for more information.

POLSON — The 22nd annual Flathead Lake 3-on-3 tournament will take place in downtown Polson on July 25, 26 and 27. All proceeds from the 300-plus team tournament are donated back to the community including $1,000 to chamber beautification. To enter and for other information, visit: www.flatheadlake3on3.com. Packet pick up is on Friday, July 25, from 5-9 p.m. at First Citizens Bank. Tournament games start at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27. Submit your slam-dunk video for a chance at $1,000 in the Budweiser/Town Pump Slam Dunk Contest. For more information, call (406) 883-5255.

RONAN — Lighthouse Christian Fellowship will host a free summer event at Ronan City Park on July 26 from 3-8 p.m. Bring your own chair and come join us for kids’ games, music, entertainment and a traditional Samoan pig roast.

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will cook up a delicious breakfast on Saturday, July 26, at our historic school from 8-11 a.m. The breakfast will offer pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, and beverages for $5. Breakfast kicks off our annual yard sale events held on July 26 and Aug. 2. If you are interested in donating items for our yard sales, please stop by the school during Thursday morning coffee hour at 10 a.m., or call Nancy at (406) 849-5064 or Ross at (406) 849-5568. Come and enjoy a scrumptious breakfast and shop for bargains.

POLSON — The MSU Scholarship Golf Scramble and Barbecue will be held Saturday, July 26. The 18-hole golf scramble starts at 12:30 p.m. with a $125 fee per golfer or $500 per team. Refreshments will be served at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. for $25 per person, (no charge for registered golfers and spouses). Reservations are required. All proceeds to benefit Montana State University student athlete scholarships. For more information, call Shad at (406) 883-8803.

ROLLINS — The 37th annual Rollins Barbecue will take place from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, at the Rollins School on Methodist Camp Road. The traditional buffalo and turkey pit barbecue draws hundreds of people each year. You can count on sitting in the shade. Come and join your neighbors. Advanced tickets are $12.50 for adults and $6 for children under 12 years old. Tickets may be purchased in advance at M and S Meats and the Rollins Store. Tickets at the door are $15 and $7 respectively. Children under 5 years old eat free. The Rollins Community Club and the Women of Rollins Club host this event. For more information, call Ron Tjaden at (406) 844-2386.

HOT SPRINGS — Chautauaua will perform at the Towanda Gardens in Hot Springs. Call (406) 741-2361, for more information. 

LAKE MARY RONAN — Kootenai Christian First Chance Camp for students entering grades 1 and 2 will be held July 28-30. The camp offers swimming, boating, fishing, sports, plus Bible study, daily devotions and group worship times and will be held at Lake Mary Ronan. Registration forms and camp brochures can be picked up at First Christian Church in St. Ignatius, or for more details call Dan Larsson at (406) 546-9015. 

RONAN — The Lake County Fair begins on Monday, July 28 and ends Sunday, Aug. 3. Fairgrounds are located right off Highway 93, north end Ronan. There will be 4-H and open class fair exhibits, food booths and kid’s games and activities all week. The fair offers spectator interaction with livestock shows, entertainment, youth activities and project judging. For complete information refer to the Lake County Fair Premium Book available in June at the Lake County Extension Office, (406) 676-4271, or from local businesses. 

PABLO — There will be a free soccer camp in Pablo for boys and girls, ages 6-12, on July 28, 29 and 30. This camp is sponsored by Pablo Baptist Church. Come join the fun daily from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church, located one block west of Pablo Elementary School. Includes free lunch and a free T-shirt. For questions or more information, call (406) 675-3787.

Polson City Commissioners will hold a special meeting on July 28 at 6 p.m. to discuss the water and sewer rates. The meeting was scheduled earlier than normal in anticipation of a large crowd.

QUINN’S HOT SPRINGS  — Sanders County Arts Council announces the eleventh annual Montana Baroque Music Festival July 29-31, at Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort near Paradise.The outdoor festival features acclaimed musicians from London, Montreal, San Francisco, Portland, and Bozeman, who come to share beautiful music with appreciative audiences. This year’s theme is “Concerto.” Tickets are $18 each evening or $50 for the three-day concert series. Tickets are available on-line and at the gate. Quinn’s has lodging packages available at: www.quinnshotsprings.org or (406) 826-3150.