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‘Park After Dark’ winter hike offered at Lone Pine State Park

KALISPELL — On Wednesday, Feb. 16, from  7:30-9 p.m. experience Lone Pine State Park on a wintery night on this full moon hike. Moon views vary depending on cloud cover, but you’re guaranteed a nighttime adventure that experiences the park after hours. Be sure to dress for the weather. Trails are typically icy at this time of year, so wear micro spikes like Yaktrax if there’s snow on the ground. We’ll have snowshoes available if needed. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp. Call the visitor center at 406-755-2706, ext. 0, to register, as space is limited. Cost is $4 per hiker ($8 entry fee for non-resident vehicles).

 

‘Prepare to be Bear Aware’ education class offered at Lone Pine

 

 

KALISPELL — On Saturday, March 16, at 10 a.m. at Lone Pine State Park Visitor Center, you can learn safety tips and tools to keep people safe and bears wild as they emerge from their dens this spring. Join us as we share practical strategies designed to minimize bear-human conflicts and promote coexistence. From securing garbage bins to proper food storage techniques, we will share provide invaluable insights into creating bear-resistant environments. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, connect, and take action for the well-being of all. Registration is required as space is limited. There is no charge for this program. ($8 park entry fee still applies to out-of-state vehicles). For more information visit: fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/lone-pine or call 406-755-2706

 

Attend ‘Here Comes the Sun’ Concert

POLSON — The Polson Fairground Amphitheatre is the site of the “Here Comes the Sun” concert. This concert celebrates the sounds and songs of the Beatles at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 29. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food trucks will be on site at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each.

 

Country Jam, dances cancelled

POLSON — Our Classic Country Jammin’ scheduled for April 5, at the Elks Ballroom in Polson is cancelled until further notice. Wednesday night dances at the Elks’ ballroom in Polson are also cancelled until further notice. We pray that everyone is staying home and being safe. We do have to go out for essentials and that is okay. Lake City Bakery, McDonalds and Burgerville are open in Polson for take outs. We are all in this together and need to help each other wherever we can, physically or financially. Please encourage one another and we will all get through this. Don’t be prideful and not ask for help, if you really need it. This hardship we are going through may take a little time but if we all work together and for each other, it will pass. We hope to see you all again very soon.

Experience ‘Lights under the Big Sky’

RONAN — On Saturday, Dec. 11, “Lights Under the Big Sky” will provide fun and entertainment for residents of the Mission Valley at the Ronan Fairgrounds from 5-9 p.m. There will be holiday lights displays; family activities and Santa.

 

Flathead Cheese holds annual open house

POLSON — Flathead Cheese, will hold their annual Open House Week from July 2-7, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, at their shop, 208 First Ave. E. Call 406-883-0343 for more information.

Free 'Utilizing Aces & Trauma Informed Care' training held

PABLO — On April 22, from noon3 p.m. at Salish Kootenai College, Teresa Nygaard will present a free training entitled, "Utilizing Aces & Trauma Informed Care." Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is a term to describe traumatic events occurring before age 18. Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that without supports can have long-term negative effects. When “we” are trauma-informed, we realize the impact of trauma and understand there is potential for recovery. We recognize the signs and symptoms of trauma in those that we interact with and in ourselves. We respond by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into procedures, policies and practices. We seek to actively resist re-traumatization. We stop asking “What’s happening to you?” This training delves into this topic, responding to participants based on their pre-existing knowledge of the topic.

Credits are available.

The training is free but has limited seating. To register, send name, email, and contact number to: helpinghandsfund1@gmail.com. Registration confirmation will be sent within seven days. 

 

 

Free online meditation classes

ZOOM — Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, Dec. 28, and on subsequent Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku, including meditation instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom. The classes will be each Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. Please join us and take advantage of this opportunity. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.

 

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Sunday, July 22

Summer theatre opens with ‘After the Ball’ through July 22

7/5/2018 - 7/22/2018

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.

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Sunday, July 22

Annual Cherry Quilt Show held

7/10/2018 - 7/22/2018

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.

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Sunday, July 22

Ksanka Standing Arrow Powwow held

7/19/2018 - 7/22/2018

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.

Tags:  Elmo   Powwow   Standing Arrow Powwow  

Sunday, July 22

Swim in four events charity event

7/20/2018 - 7/22/2018

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.

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Sunday, July 22

‘Live History Days’ event links today with yesterday

7/21/2018 - 7/22/2018

POLSON — Mark your calendars for a funfilled weekend called Live History Days at the Miracle of America Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, on July 21 and July 22. There will be historic movies Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon. There will be ice cream and other concessions; 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, a flint knapper and educational gun exhibits. The “Country Combo” of fiddlers, pickers, singers and accordions will provide listening and dancing entertainment 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, contact Gil at 406-883-6264 or visit: www.miracleofamericamuseum.org.

Tags:  Polson  

Sunday, July 22

Cherries, more take over Main Street Polson

7/21/2018 - 7/22/2018

POLSON — The Polson Main Street Flathead Cherry Festival will be held Saturday, July 21, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, July 22, 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. Saturday’s schedule includes live music from 1-4 p.m.; a children’s and an adults’ cherry spitting contest in front of the Cove Deli beginning at 2 p.m., a children’s and an adults’ pie eating contest starts at 4 p.m. For more information, including vendor applications, go to: flatheadcherryfestival.com.

Tags:  Polson  

Bet on your duck

7/22/2018

ST. IGNATIUS — Bet on your duck and support area high school seniors. Purchase ducks at 9 a.m. and the race takes place at 10 a.m.

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Fly-in at St. Ignatius airport

7/22/2018

ST. IGNATIUS — From 8 a.m.-noon there will be a fly-in at the St. Ignatius airport. A large display of aircraft, door prizes and huckleberry pancakes, biscuits and gravy, eggs and more top off the event.

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Shotgun event kicks off Lake County Fair

7/22/2018

POLSON — The Lake County Fair will hold a Shotgun Event at Big Sky Sporting Clays at 10 a.m.

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Monday, July 23

Lake County Fair welcomes all

7/23/2018

RONAN — The Lake County Fair begins in Ronan. This year’s theme is “Calling All Superheroes.” Livestock judging, open class exhibits, agricultural displays, and local live entertainment will return. The mini-horse show is at 8:30 a.m.; the horse show is at 11:30 a.m. and interview judging will take place at noon.

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Library serves up vanilla ice cream, reading

7/23/2018

POLSON — Join the Parents as Teacher Home Visitors as we partner with Youth Services Librarian Kendra during the North Lake County Public Library’s Mother Goose Story Hour at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 23. The theme will be ice cream, in observance of “Vanilla Ice Cream Day.” We’ll have activities, a craft project, and Kendra will read us fun books on the topic. We will also have some coupons for free child’s cones, compliments of The Cove. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend the Parents as Teachers Community Connections. This is a good chance to meet other families with young children, and to learn more about the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program. Call LCPH at 406-883- 7288 if you have questions about the event, or the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program in general – it’s free and fun.

Tags:  Polson  

Special Flathead Irrigation meeting set for July 23

7/23/2018

RONAN — The Flathead Irrigation District will hold a special meeting on July 23 at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at Lake County Community Development, 407 Main Street SW. A partial list of items on the agenda include a discussion on O & M rates going up and the budget.

Tags:  Ronan  

Tuesday, July 24

Dog obedience begins fair day

7/24/2018

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.

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Wednesday, July 25

4-H dinner, entertainment happen at fair

7/25/2018

RONAN — The Lake County Fair judges’ orientation begins at 8:30 a.m.; perishable open class check-in is from 9 a.m.- noon; swine showmanship/ judging is from 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.; cat show is at 1:30 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. Concessions by 4-H clubs, commercial, educational and non-profit booths will take place Tuesday, July 24-Sunday, July 29.

Tags:  Ronan  

Fair barns open to public

7/25/2018 - 7/28/2018

RONAN — The livestock barns will be open to the public from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, through Saturday, July 28.

Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board to meet

7/25/2018

POLSON — The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet on Wednesday, July 25, at 6 p.m. at the Polson City Library. Board Chair Pelah Hoyt invites all interested persons to attend. For more information, contact Germaine White, 406-883-2888 or germainew@ cskt.org.

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Thursday, July 26

‘Foxfire’ comedy, drama plays at theatre on the lake

7/26/2018 - 8/12/2018

POLSON — The second production by the Port Polson Players is “Foxfire,” a Hallmark Hall of Fame classic. Annie Nations and her husband Hector loved their life together in the Blue Ridge Mountains, but when Hector dies, Annie has to decide if she can handle the wilderness on her own. When son Dillard, a rising country music singing star returns, he must decide the fate of the farm. Montana Governor’s Awards for the Arts recipients and Players’ producers Neal and Karen Lewing are featured. All summer theatre shows are presented at Polson’s beautiful theatre on the lake on the Polson golf course (Highway 93, Boettcher Park. This tender, witty and wise comedy-drama plays from July 26-Aug 12. 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.

Tags:  Polson  

Rock & roll at library

7/26/2018

POLSON — The North Lake County Thursday morning reading program invites you to rock and roll with Dickie Williamson from 10-11 a.m.

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Round dance workshop, dance given at Ninepipes

7/26/2018

NINEPIPES — Mark your calendars for a special treat at the Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana on Thursday, July 26. Leo Charlie and fellow drummers and singers first offer a Round Dance workshop and demonstration from 1-3 p.m. and will then drum and sing for a Round Dance from 6-9 p.m. The round dance is a traditional Native American dance with a message of friendship and spiritual solidarity; a dance for meeting old friends and for making new friends. Nancy Vaughan and her crew will sell Indian Tacos and fry bread from 1-8 p.m.

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Sheep, rabbit, poultry, more on tap at fair

7/26/2018

RONAN — The Lake County Fair judges’ orientation takes place at 8:30 a.m.; sheep showmanship at 9 a.m.; sheep breeding at 10 a.m. followed by market sheep judging at 11 a.m.; 2 p.m. rabbit showmanship/ judging; 3 p.m. poultry showmanship/judging; 4 p.m. fashion revue; 5 p.m. small fry stock show; 5 p.m. entertainment; 5:30 Buyer’s Recognition Dinner; 7 p.m. market livestock sale.

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Friday, July 27

Goats, llamas, more judged at fair

7/27/2018

RONAN — The Lake County Fair judge’s orientation begins at 8:30 a.m.; dairy showmanship and judging is at 9 a.m.; llama/alpaca showmanship and judging is at 9 a.m.; market goat judging and showmanship is at 11:30 a.m. and project costume contest is at 2 p.m.; from 5-7 p.m. beef breeding/showmanship takes place and from 9-11 p.m. is the 4-H Ambassadors’ Dance.

Tags:  Ronan  

Hear about Montana vigilantes

7/27/2018

LAKESIDE — West Shore Community Library is holding a Speaker Series. On Friday, July 27, you can hear about “Vigilantes in Montana” by author Carol Buchanan, at 7 p.m.

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MSU alumni invited to dinner cruise, golf

7/27/2018 - 7/28/2018

POLSON — On July 27, area friends, MSU Alumni, families and Bobcat Boosters are invited to participate in a Flathead Lake dinner cruise. This event is designed specifically for MSU alums, families and friends whether or not you participate in the golf scramble. This is a great opportunity to socialize with other Bobcats, while enjoying a scenic voyage on Flathead Lake. The cruise will be hosted by MSU Head Football Coach Jeff Choate. Cruise on board the “Shadow,” which departs from the Kwataqnuk Resort at 6 p.m. and returns at 9 p.m. A buffet dinner will be served and there will be a cash bar. Tickets are $55 per person. The golf scramble will be hosted at the Polson Bay Golf Club on July 28. The format will be similar to last year. The scramble begins with a shotgun start at 10 a.m., followed by a social hour and a barbecue. Entry fee is $500 per team. Proceeds benefit the MSU Bobcat Athletic Scholarship Fund. For information, tickets and registration call 406-883-8803 or email: shad.hupka@fib.com.

Tags:  Polson  

Recycling in Lake County addressed

7/27/2018

POLSON — All are invited to the Pachyderm meeting on Friday, July 27, to hear Mark Nelson address the changes in recycling and overall operations of Lake County solid waste. The meeting takes place from noon-1 p.m. at the Polson Rural Fire Department off Regatta Road.

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Vote for favorite quilt

7/27/2018

RONAN — The annual Mission Mountain Quilt Show, in conjunction with the Lake County Fair, will be held on Friday, July 27, from l0 a.m.- 6 p.m. in the Ronan K. William Harvey Elementary gymnasium. Featured quilters will be Rosa Tougas and Linda Schoon. Raffle tickets for theme quilt “Dresden Fireworks” and raffle tickets for fat quarters will be available. All attending are encouraged to be part of the people’s choice voting for favorite quilts.

Tags:  Ronan  

Saturday, July 28

Fair rodeo includes kids western corral

7/28/2018 - 7/29/2018

RONAN — Lake County Fair Ranch Rodeo will take place from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Ranch rodeo events along with a kids western activity corral are on tap. Concessions will be offered by the Mission Valley High School Rodeo. Teams can enter by calling Paul Guenzler at 406-261-3566. Sunday will host an NBHA barrel race. The fair office opens at 9 a.m. Practice run from 9:30-11:30 a.m. only. Pee Wee events take place at 12:15 p.m. with open and youth events to follow. For more information call Sharon Guenzler at 406-261-3566.

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Polson plays basketball

7/28/2018 - 7/29/2018

POLSON — The 26th anniversary of Montana’s longest running 3-on-3 basketball tournament takes place on Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29, in downtown Polson. This tournament is played just a slam dunk away from beautiful Flathead Lake. Please join us for one of the most fun, alcohol-free 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 more information, go to: theflatheadlake3on3.com.

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See ‘Too Bee or Not Too Bee’

7/28/2018

RONAN — Make plans to swarm in to the “Too Bee or Not Too Bee” presentation at the Lake County Fair at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 28. Worker bees are David Kogerand and Chuck Lewis. The presentation is free and open to the public. Stop by and see what the buzz is all about. Bring your honey. It’ll be the bees’ knees. For more information contact the fair office at 406- 676-8660.

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View art at Sacajawea Park

7/28/2018 - 7/29/2018

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery is sponsoring the fourth annual Festival of Art on Saturday, July 28, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, July 29, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This is an exciting two-day, juried, fine art show on the shores of Flathead Lake at Sacajawea Park. Featuring beautiful original fine art from some of the most talented artisans in Montana and beyond. For more information, visit: www.sandpiperartgallery.com information, or call 406-883- 5956.

Tags:  Polson  

Vote for favorite quilt

7/28/2018

RONAN — The second day of the annual Mission Mountain Quilt Show, in conjunction with the Lake County Fair, will be held on Saturday, July 28, from l0 a.m.- 4 p.m. in the Ronan K. William Harvey Elementary gymnasium. Featured quilters will be Rosa Tougas and Linda Schoon. Raffle tickets for theme quilt “Dresden Fireworks” and raffle tickets for fat quarters will be available. All attending are encouraged to be part of the people’s choice voting for favorite quilts.

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Sunday, July 29

Watch barrel racing

7/29/2018

RONAN — All Lake County Fair exhibits may leave the grounds from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. From 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 4-H stall and cage cleaning takes place. At 9 a.m. the rancher’s barrel race–entry office opens. The MBHA barrel race takes place from noon-4 p.m. Ladies’ breakaway roping takes place at 4 p.m.

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Monday, July 30

Arlee CDC meets

7/30/2018

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Committee will hold their monthly meeting in the High School Library from 6-9 p.m.

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Clean-up fairgrounds

7/30/2018

RONAN —From 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. 4-H stall cleaning will be done at the Lake County Fairgrounds.

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Crafts, treats, reading planned at library story hour

7/30/2018

POLSON — Join the Parents as Teacher Home Visitors as we partner with Youth Services Librarian Kendra during the North Lake County Public Library’s Mother Goose Story Hour at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 30. The theme will celebrate the “International Day of Friendship.” We’ll have activities, a craft project, treats, and, of course, stories.

Call LCPH at 406-883- 7288 if you have questions about the event, or the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program in general – it’s free and fun.

Tags:  Polson  

New art exhibit begins at Sandpiper Gallery

7/30/2018 - 8/31/2018

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery, 306 Main Street, begins their new exhibit, “Where does the Story Begin?” The show runs from July 30-Aug. 31 and features member artists Carole Carberry (watercolor), Maryann Eikens (sculpture/watercolor), Gitti Miller (basket weaving) Jan Brooks (wearable art), Jan Lindgren (watercolor), Julie Christopher (everything and anything), and guest artist John Ashley (photography). Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday.

Tags:  Polson  

Tuesday, July 31

Reserve a spot in ‘Internet Safety’ computer class

7/31/2018

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will present a computer class on “Internet Safety” from 2-3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31. The class will take place in the conference room. Call 406-883-8225 to reserve a spot.

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Wednesday, August 1

Arlee Library begins summer program through August 7

8/1/2018 - 8/7/2018

ARLEE — The Arlee Summer Reading Program is free for all ages and runs from June 12-Aug. 7. Events are on Tuesdays from 9:30- 11:00 a.m. Register with an adult from May 31-June 12 at the Jocko Valley Library. Reading events happen on: June 12, 19, 26, and July 10, 17, 24, 31, and Aug. 7. Library hours are Mondays and Thursdays from 1-5 p.m.; Tuesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. (Summer Reading Program only); and Friday from noon- 4 p.m. Visit our website at: www.arleemontana.org, or call the library at 406-726- 3572, with any questions.

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Boys and Girls Club summer program June 11 through August 17

8/1/2018 - 8/17/2018

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. from June 11-Aug. 17. The cost is $25 per month and must be paid up front in addition to membership fee. Space is limited. The summer program focuses on academics, good character and citizenship and developing healthy lifestyles. Applications may be picked up onsite or at: www.flatheadbgc.org.

Tags:  Polson   Ronan  

Polson reading program June 11 through August 10

8/1/2018 - 8/10/2018

POLSON — The national theme for the Family Summer Reading Program is “Libraries Rock.” Registration begins at the North Lake County Public Library on Monday, June 11, and ends on Aug. 10. On Monday, June 11, the library will host the Usborne Book Fair. Come browse the latest books.

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Thursday, August 2

Ronan Chamber meets

8/2/2018

CHARLO — The Ronan Chamber of Commerce will hold a general meeting on Thursday, Aug. 2, at noon at Allentown Restaurant.

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SciNation Maker Truck at special reading program

8/2/2018

POLSON — The North Lake County Library’s Thursday morning reading program invites you to a special two-hour program with the SciNation Maker Truck. The program is from 10 a.m.-noon.

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Share the Spirit director to speak

8/2/2018

POLSON - The Polson Kiwanis Club hold lunch meetings the first and third Thursday of each month downstairs in the KwaTaqNuk Resort, Koostatah room, from noon-1 p.m. Toni Young, Share the Spirit’s director, will speak about the local organization’s efforts since 1998 to make sure Lake County children have the best Christmas possible. Share the Spirit has been in partnership with the United States Marines and Toys for Tots for the past 15 years, and also with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, which raises money for a shopping excursion at Wal-Mart. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Friday, August 3

Artists’ reception held

8/3/2018

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery, 306 Main Street, will hold a reception for their new exhibit, “Where does the Story Begin?” on Friday, Aug. 3, from 5-7 p.m. at the gallery.

Tags:  Polson  

Class of ’88 holds class reunion

8/3/2018 - 8/4/2018

POLSON — Polson High School class of 1988 will be having their 30-year class reunion on Aug. 3-4. Information and registration can be found at: POLSONHIGHREUNION.COM.

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Flathead Lake Biological Station hosts open house

8/3/2018

YELLOW BAY – The Flathead Lake Biological Station’s annual open house will be held Friday, Aug. 3 from 1-5 p.m. The open house provides an opportunity for the public to learn more about the ecology of Flathead Lake and its watershed, as well as FLBS and its research around the globe. The open house allows FLBS scientists to showcase the breadth of their activities, as well as show examples of how ecological research at FLBS benefits Flathead Lake and visitors and residents. Activities this year include: tours of biological station facilities, boat trips on our 30-foot research vessel “the Jessie B,” exhibits on recent Flathead research, including Flathead Lake ecology, presentations by FLBS research scientists and invited speakers and a visit by UM mascot Monte. The open house is free and open to all. For more information, email Tom Bansak at events@flbs. umt.edu or call 406-982- 3301 X229.

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Fun, entertainment scheduled for Pioneer Days

8/3/2018 - 8/5/2018

RONAN –– The Pioneer Days celebration begins in Ronan on Friday, Aug. 3, and will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday Aug. 3-5. Ronan Pioneer Days is a community event with fun for the whole family. There will be plenty of good old-fashioned entertainment. There will be a fishing derby from 8 a.m.- noon and happy hour will take place with the Ronan Pioneer Days Company at 5 p.m. The Bulls and Broncs Rodeo is at 7:30 p.m. Scholarships will be given out at the rodeo and you must be present to win. A street dance is planned for 9 p.m. If you have questions or want more information, call at 406-675- 0177.

Tags:  Ronan  

Graduates of RHS 1958 reunite

8/3/2018 - 8/5/2018

RONAN — The Ronan High School graduating class of 1958 in having their 60th class reunion on Aug. 3, 4, and 5. We are having a get-together Friday night Aug. 3; a potluck at noon on Saturday, Aug 4; and have a horse-drawn wagon (donations accepted for the driver) for the parade on Sunday, Aug. 5. We hope to see any and all of our 1958 classmates. If you have any questions, call Margaret Burke at 406-212-6800, Roy Bilile at 407-676-2026 or Loren Clary at 406-644-2259.

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Saturday, August 4

Basketball tournament, contests held

8/4/2018

RONAN — The 23rd annual Pioneer Days 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 4. Registration and payment are due by Monday, July 30. Either drop them off at the Ronan Dairy Queen between 7-8 p.m. on Monday, July 30, or by mail to P.O. Box 91, Ronan. Special events held on Leonard Park logging/ WBC Woody’s Center Court – free throw contest, 3-point contest and 6, 7, 8 and 9 foot dunk contests. More information about the 3-on-3 tournament can be found at: missionvalley3on3. com, or Facebook.com/missionvalley3on3.

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Flower artwork exhibited at Ninepipes Museum

8/4/2018

CHARLO — Ninepipes Museum is honored that artists will exhibit their beautiful work in the Earl W. Wharton Memorial Gallery during the 2018 season. Nancy Vaughan’s terrific fry bread and Indian tacos will be available in conjunction with the artist receptions for the next two months — August and September. Nancy Miller, a Montana native, will exhibit her work on Saturday, Aug. 4. Miller paints different mediums and different subjects, but her favorite is flowers. Nancy has been a member of the Sandpiper Gallery for several years. Painting for her is a genuine pleasure and blessing.

Tags:  Charlo  

Fundraiser to fund adults-with-disabilities facility

8/4/2018

RONAN — On Aug. 4, during Pioneer Days, from 8 a.m.–4 p.m., a fundraiser will be held at the Terrace Lake Community Church, 35663 Terrace Lake Road. The event will include a silent auction, a yard sale and food. Your help will help provide funding for a feasibility plan to turn a local church in Ronan into a proactive assisted living facility for adults with disabilities and more.

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Ice cream, face painting on tap in Lakeside

8/4/2018

LAKESIDE — The West Shore Community Library is holding a “Meet Your Volunteers Ice Cream Social,” on Saturday, Aug. 4. Stories and face painting with Making Faces will take place from 2-4 p.m.

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Pancakes, softball, rodeo planned for Pioneer Days

8/4/2018

RONAN — Pioneer Days’ second day begins with a pancake breakfast at the VFW, followed by a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at 8 a.m. at the Ronan High School parking lot, and a co-ed softball tournament at 9 a.m. There will be a car show at 10 a.m. and a Kiddie Slicker Rodeo at noon. The open rodeo and Ring of Fire begins at 7:30 p.m. with scholarships again being given (must be present to win). Another street dance is planned for 9 p.m.

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Participate in MM Classic Run

8/4/2018

RONAN —The 38th annual Mission Mountain Classic Run, (5k and 10k), begins at 8 a.m. behind Glacier Bank. For those 18 years and older the fee is $22 and for those 17 years and younger the fee is $15. Fees include a T-shirt. For more information go to: https://www.flatheadbgc.org.

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