Friday, July 20
Summer theatre opens with ‘After the Ball’ through July 22
POLSON —The Port Polson Players’ 2018 summer season, (their 43rd summer season), opens with the musical “After the Ball.” The show features music from the Gay ‘90s through the Roaring ‘20s, along with the title song, parlor tunes, ragtime, cowboy ballads, and Tin Pan Alley favorites. All summer theatre shows are presented at Polson’s beautiful theatre on the lake on the Polson golf course - U.S. Hwy. 93, Boettcher Park. This regional premier plays from July 5-22. Reservations can be made by calling the theatre box office at 406-883-9212 or visiting portpolsonplayers.com. Tickets are $19 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and students.
Friday, July 20
Annual Cherry Quilt Show held
POLSON — Join us for All In Stitches’ Annual Cherry Quilt Show July 10 – July 22 in celebration of the Flathead Cherry Festival. Quilts will hang in businesses on Main Street from Tuesday, July 10, through Sunday, July 22. Plan some time to pick up a ballot at All In Stitches and walk around Polson to vote on your favorite quilts by July 18. Ribbons will be hung July 19. Feel free to call 406- 883-3643 to talk with any of us if you have questions.
Friday, July 20
Join us for VBS
RONAN — Rain Forest Vacation Bible School will be held July 16-20, from 5:30-8 p.m. at Glacier View School, 36332 Mud Creek Lane.
Friday, July 20
Ksanka Standing Arrow Powwow held
ELMO — The Kootenai Tribe, also known as the Ktunaxa Ksanka Band, welcome all nations and the general public to the 38th annual Ksanka Standing Arrow Powwow at the Elmo Powwow Grounds on Thursday, July 19 to Sunday, July 22. The Ksanka Standing Arrow Powwow is a Native American gathering featuring drumming, dancing and traditional dress.
Friday, July 20
Sign up for Good Old Days’ tennis tournament
ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius’ Good Old Days Tennis Tournament starts on Thursday July 19, at 5:30 p.m. and continues on Friday, at 12:30 p.m. (and on Saturday at 3 p.m. if there are enough entries needing Saturday play). There will be singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Junior division is for 12- to 18-year-old players and the adult division for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Registration deadline is midnight on Friday, July 13. You will be called or emailed with first starting times by Tuesday, July 17. To register call or text Kimimi Ashley at: 406-273-8203 or email: kimimiashley@yahoo. com or FaceBook message registration information. Needed is - name, phone number, email address, events playing and junior player age or adult skill level. See you on the courts.
Blues Festival invades Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS — Join us on the north lawn of the historic Symes Hot Springs Hotel located for a two-day music festival. The Symes Hot Springs Blues Festival features true blues from around the Northwest. Come relish the spectacular mineral water, entertainment and small town ambiance. Lodging and camping accommodations are available. Celebrate at the Symes Hot Springs Blues Festival. Opening music begins with Hambone and the Headliners from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, July 20 p.m. followed by Full Grown Band from 8:30-10:30 p.m. Zeppo, Slow Cookin, Mudslide Charley, Kenny James Miller Band and more will play. Barbecue, beer, camping and vendors. Packages, tickets available.
Good Old Days events listed
ST. IGNATIUS — Little Miss and Mr. Good Old Days Pageant will take place on Friday, July 20. The theme this year is the ‘50s. Kiddos of all ages from birth to 17 are welcome. Check us out or register online at: missionmountainpageants@ weebly. com or you can call 406-396- 7838. At 4 p.m. there will be a dessert baking contest. From 5-7 p.m. enjoy a barbecue for $10 for adults and $6 for kids under 12. Big toys events will take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and a Farmers Market will be held from 5-7 p.m. Jeff Daniels will provide a free concert at the Amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. A tennis tournament begins at 5:30 p.m. at the St. Ignatius High School tennis courts.
Swim in four events charity event
BIG ARM — The fifth annual Flathead Lake Swim Series will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 20-22, at Big Arm State Park with four swims over 3 days: 5K, 10K, 1 mile and ½ mile. This is a charity event with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Enduring Waves Foundation. The Enduring Waves Foundation is a nonprofit that assists Montana children with various medical expenses. Go to enduringwaves.com for more information.