Friday, July 24
Students may enter stories, poetry contest
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.
Friday, July 24
Vacation Bible School planned in Big Arm
BIG ARM — West Shore Community Church will hold Vacation Bible School at the Big Arm Fire Station from 9 a.m.-noon, July 20-24 for children ages 4-11. 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 go to: westschorecommunitychurch.org.
Friday, July 24
Mariners host Western A Tournament
POLSON — Montana is host to the Western A Districts Tournament, which the Mission Valley Mariners will play in on July 23- 27, 2015. Come support and watch the Mariners play.
Friday, July 24
PPP present ‘Breakin’ Up is Hard to Do’ 7/23 through 8/9
POLSON – Port Polson Players will present “Breakin’ Up is Hard to Do,” a musical comedy with the music of Neil Sedaka. This fun presentation will last three weeks from July 23-Aug. 9. Wednesday through Saturday, curtain times are at 8 p.m. and the Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Call 406-883-9212, to make your reservations.
Blues played in Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS — The Hot Springs Blues Festival takes place with music performed by: Mudslide Charley, Mike Bader Band, Zeppo, John Kelly, Three Eared Dog and David Ricci. There will be beer, barbecue, camping, vendors and soaking for two days of fun at this festival.
Flathead 3-on-3 proceeds go to community
POLSON — The 23rd annual Flathead Lake 3-on-3 tournament will be on Main Street on July 24, 25 and 26 with 300 teams. All proceeds are donated back to the community including $1,000 to Chamber Beautification.
To enter and for bracket and other information, go to: www.flatheadlake3on3.com. Packet pick up is on Friday, July 24, from 5-9 p.m. at First Citizens Bank. The tournament games start 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Submit your slam-dunk video for a chance at $1000 in the Budweiser-TownPump Slam Dunk contest. For more information, call 406-883-5255.
Pig Roast on tap
POLSON — On July 24, area friends, MSU Alumni, families and Bobcat Boosters are invited to attend a pig roast at the home of Martin and Vicki Olsson, 37690 Cabin Creek Trail in Ronan. Refreshments will be at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. This event includes a “hosted bar,” a silent auction and a raffle. MSU coaches and staffs will be in attendance. Tickets are $25 per person ($20 for golfers) or $60 per family. To purchase tickets, and for more information, contact Shad at 406-883-8803 or shad.hupka@fib.com.
Saturday, July 25
Polson hosts MSU alumni golf tournament
POLSON – The MSU Scholarship Golf Scramble will be held Saturday, July 25. The golf scramble will be hosted at the Polson Bay Golf Club. The scramble begins at 10 a.m., followed by a social hour and dinner. To purchase tickets, register for the Scramble and for more information, contact Shad at 406-883-8803 or shad.hupka@fib.com.
Polson to hold bike auction
POLSON — The Polson Parks and Recreation Department will hold their annual bike auction on Saturday, July 25, at the City Shop located on the corner of First Street E. and Eleventh Ave. E. Other miscellaneous items will be auctioned as well. Bike preview time will start at 9:30 a.m. with the auction starting promptly at 10 a.m.
Any questions, contact Mike Johnson at 406-249-6887.
Shooting Sports begins early
RONAN – The Lake County Fair Shooting Sports events begin at 9 a.m.
Support MVAS at Murdoch’s
POLSON — Support your local Mission Valley Animal Shelter and come meet some adoptable dogs at Murdoch’s on Saturday, July 25, from noon-2 p.m. Ask canine questions and see pictures of the available cats and dogs. For more information, contact Jill at 406-883-5312.
Sunday, July 26
Shotgun event takes place
RONAN - The Lake County Fair Shotgun event begins at 1 p.m. (Big Sky Sporting Clays)
Monday, July 27
Fair begins with horse shows
RONAN — The Lake County Fair theme for this year is “Blue Jean Blast.” Each day of 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 at the Lake County Extension Office, (406) 676-4271, or from local businesses. High-lights for the first day of the fair are horse shows and judging.
Tuesday, July 28
Dogs, rabbits, poultry highlights at fair
RONAN — Highlights at the Lake County Fair are dog obedience, showmanship and 4-H poultry/rabbits.
Order Mission birthday calendars through Sept. 20
ST. IGNATIUS — Orders for the Mission Chamber of Commerce birthday calendars will be taken between now and the deadline of Sept. 20. There will be a table at Rod’s Harvest Foods from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Aug. 3, Aug. 21, Aug. 24 and Sept. 4. If you are unable to order at those times, contact LaVonne Olmsted at 406-745-3423. The price of the calendars remains $10. If you wish to add extra names and dates outside your household, there is a 50-cent additional charge for each name and date.
Tammy Matt will also take orders at Grizzly Nails. Thank you for supporting your local Chamber of Commerce.
Wednesday, July 29
Come dance on 5th Wednesday
POLSON – Heart to Heart will play from 7-10 p.m. at the Elks on the fifth Wednesday of the month. Bring your friends on Wednesday, July 29. It will be a western night. Come join the fun.
Concert ends the day at fair
RONAN — Pigs, cats, and beef will be shown at the Lake County Fair on Wednesday. Jim Pettit and the Little Big Band will put on a concert from 5-7 p.m.
Playgroup to meet
POLSON —Make plans to attend the Parents as Teachers Playgroup at the Lake County Health Department in Polson on Wednesday, July 29, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, July 30
Concert, livestock auction on tap at fair
RONAN –– A concert presented by “Fresh off the Vine” will take place from 5-7 p.m. at the Lake County Fair. A Market Livestock Auction will begin at 7 p.m.
Golf course hosts lawn concert
POLSON – Stop by the Polson Golf Course Clubhouse and enjoy the lawn concert on Thursday, July 30, featuring “Jimni.”
Quilt guild holds annual show
RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their annual Quilt Show at the K. William Harvey gym in Ronan on July 30, 31 and Aug. 1 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday.
The theme this year is “Twist and Shout.” Kay Krantz will be the featured quilter and Tonya Gray has a family history booth planned. There will be raffles for a quilt, two fat-quarter suitcases, a youth category this year and several vendors showing their wares.
If you have questions, contact Deleen Winters at 406-676-2477 or Evelyn Kelch at 406-883-4122. Pre-registered quilts should be taken to the gym between 2-6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28.
Quilt guild members should work the shifts they’ve signed up for.
Friday, July 31
Pioneer Days begins in Ronan
RONAN –– Pioneer Days celebration begins in Ronan on July 31 and will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday July 31-Aug. 2 Ronan Pioneer Days is a community event with fun for the whole family. There will be plenty of good old-fashioned entertainment. The first day begins with a Quilt Show at K. William Harvey Elementary School at 10 a.m. The Bulls and Boncs Rodeo is at 7:30 p.m. and the Street Dance begins outside the Pheasant and Second Chance at 9 p.m. If you have questions or want more information, call 406-675-0177.
Speaker addresses public about ministry
RONAN — Come and hear Ashenafi Desta Gonemo tell about his ministry in Ethiopia. He will speak at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ronan on Friday, July 31, at 7 p.m. The community is invited. For more information, call the church at 406-676-8280 or visit our web page at: ronanchurch.org.
Saturday, August 1
Body Shop puts on car show
RONAN – A free car show, sponsored by Ronan Body Shop, Towing and Repair, will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. south of Glacier Bank in Ronan. If you have questions, call Brady or Amy at 406-676-3961.
Class reunions for 2015
Ronan class of 2005 makes reunion plans on 7/31, 8/1
RONAN – On Friday, July 31, in downtown Ronan, after the PDC Rodeo, there will be reunion activities. On Saturday, Aug. 1, there will be a family lunch at North Crow Clubhouse from 3-6 p.m. BYOB and a side dish, if possible. The cost is $10 per person. For more information, email: 2005ronanhs@gmail.com.
Class of 1975 sets date for reunion Aug. 1
RONAN — Ronan class of 1975 will gather for their 40th reunion. Please join them on facebook at: classofseventy-fiveRonanhighschool or email: classof75rhs@gmail.com.
50-year PHS class reunion planned Aug. 1-2
POLSON — Mark your calendars for our 50th year class reunion to be held the first weekend of August 2015 in Polson. Contact information should be sent to: reunioninput@phs65.net or call Lynda Frost at (406) 370-6330 or Lynn Maas at (505) 412-1835.
Thirty-year reunion planned Aug. 7-9
POLSON — Polson High School Class of 1985 is holding their 30-year high school reunion Aug. 7 - 9, 2015. For more information, call Shelley McGuire Howell at 406-212-7678 or Stef Olson Nordberg at 406-250-8926.
RHS class of 1980 plans 3-days of fun
RONAN – Ronan High School’s class of 1980 will celebrate their 35th year reunion beginning Friday, July 31, at 6:30 p.m. with a social at Ninepipes Lodge, 69286 Highway 93 in Charlo. On Saturday, Aug. 1, there will be a family barbecue at the Ronan City Park pavilion on Eisenhower Street at 4 p.m. Please bring a dish or dessert and your beverage choice. On Sunday, Aug. 2, the class float will participate in the Pioneer Days parade. Meet in the field behind the hospital at 11:30 p.m. Bring candy to throw from the float. To RSVP call or text Tami Dolezal Cotton at 214-668-4057 or email: tamidolezal@att.net.
55 years later Polson class of 1960 reunites
POLSON – The Polson High School Class of 1960 will have a 55-year reunion of the Class of 60 beginning the evening of Friday, July 31. At that time there will be a get reacquainted mixer in the lower level of the KwaTaqNuk Hotel. Arrive by 7 p.m. and visitors are certainly welcome.
Multiple artists’ works presented at Sandpiper Gallery 7/13 through 8/22
POLSON –– The Sandpiper Gallery presents the “Earth Beneath Us” with Sandpiper member artists Judith Colvin (textiles), Ron Hoff (photography), Karen Maurer (paintings), Sherry Jones (jewelry), Jean Stromnes (multimedia), and Nancy Zadra (watercolor nude series) present their work, along with invited photographer Michael Coles, July 13-Aug. 22.
Participants swim Flathead Lake
POLSON –– Polson Bay’s Water Daze is a one-mile swim race through the pristine waters of Flathead Lake at Salish Point to Boettcher Park. This great family event has activities for everyone: a beautiful 1.3-mile open water swim race will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Boettcher Park with registration at 11 a.m. and start time at 1 p.m. Swimmers will be transported to the KwaTaqNuk from Boettcher Part for the start of the race. For more information, contact Ali at 406-883-4567.
Pioneer Days includes 3-on-3 tournament
RONAN — On Saturday, Aug. 1, the 20th annual Pioneer Days’ Mission Valley 3-on-3 tournament will take place. For more information, go to: www.missionvalley3on3.com or call (406) 675-0177.
Port Polson Players bring back British murder mystery through Aug. 30
POLSON — Back by popular demand is Port Polson Players’ “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Dramatic Society Murder Mystery.” This hilarious British comedy will continue for three weeks, Aug. 13-30. Wednesday-Saturday curtain times are at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Dark Mondays and Tuesdays. Call 406-883-9212, for your reservations.
Register for Mission Mountain Classic
RONAN — The 35th annual Mission Mountain Classic, a 5k/10k race, is on Aug. 1 and begins at 8 a.m. on the west side of Glacier Bank (formerly Community Bank). The cost is $20 for participants 13 years and up and $15 for participants 12 and under. To register go to the Ronan or Polson Boys and Girls Clubs, Glacier Bank in Ronan or flatheadbgc.org. Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club. For more information, call 406-676-5437. Race coordinator is Matt Detwiler and club representative is Aric Cooksley.
Rempp to share work at Ninepipes Museum
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. Jim Rempp is the guest artist for Aug. 1.
Shop yard, bake sale all day in Dayton
DAYTON –– A community-wide yard sale is held all day from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in Dayton. (Follow the signs.) For more information, please contact Beverly at 406-849-6789 or Pam at 406-849-6025. The Dayton/Proctor Park Association sponsors this event.
Smokin’ good time set for Aug. 1
POLSON — The Seventh Annual Smokin’ On The Water promises a day of great barbecue and family fun on the shores of Flathead Lake. The Saturday, August 1, event at the KwaTaqNuk Resort begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. The event features competition to create “The Best” barbecued chicken, beef, pork or barbecue sauce. Trophies and prizes will be awarded for those categories plus an Open category. Cooking teams are encouraged to provide samples to attendees who will then vote for the grand prize People’s Choice Award and the $500 cash prize that goes with it.There will also be a hot dog eating contest, wine tasting, a local brew tour, carnival-style games for kids, rock climbing, and a trampoline game. For additional information about Smokin’ On The Water, contact the Polson Chamber at 406-883-5969.
VFW begins serving pancakes early
Ronan –– The second day of Pioneer Days begins bright and early with a pancake breakfast served at the VFW at 7 a.m. The 3-on-3 basketball tournament starts at 8 a.m. along with the 34th annual Mountain Classic Run (5K and 10K). A co-ed softball tournament takes place at 9 a.m. as does the Experimental Aircraft Association’s open house at the Ronan airport. At 10 a.m. there will be a car show and the quilt show continues at the K. William Harvey gym. The City Slickers Rodeo begins at noon and includes: kids' sheep riding, kids' sheep dressing, calf cash race, a pig scramble and more. The Open Rodeo and Ring of Fire begins at 7:30 p.m. Another Street Dance takes place at KD’s Valley Club starting at 9 p.m. and outside the Pheasant and Second Chance at 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 406-675-0177.
Sunday, August 2
Pancakes, worship planned at park
RONAN – Lighthouse Christian Fellowship will be having a Worship Service in the Park during Pioneer Days, Sunday, Aug. 2. The morning starts with a pancake and sausage brunch at 9:15 a.m. followed with a worship service at 10:20 a.m.
People’s Center honors huckleberries
PABLO –– The People’s Center will continue their Sunday History Series on Aug. 2, by celebrating “Huckleberry Month” for the Salish/Pend d’Oreille and Kootenai. A presentation on berries and their uses with crafts afterwards will be made from 1-4 p.m.
St. Paul Lutheran celebrates 100 years
RONAN – St. Paul Lutheran church in Ronan, is celebrating 100 years. Join us for worship at 9 a.m. with guest speaker Rev. Terry Forke, Montana LCMS district president. At 12:30 p.m. we will have a float in the Pioneer Days Parade followed by a picnic lunch at the church located at 35681 Terrace Lake Road. For more information, call the church at 406-676-8280 or visit our webpage at: ronanchurch.org.
Volleyball played early
RONAN – The final day of the Ronan Pioneer Days celebration begins with a volleyball tournament at the City Park at 9 a.m. Registration for the “Orange you glad we are doing this again…” parade begins at 9 a.m. with the parade down Main Street taking place at 12:30 p.m. The Open Rodeo and Wild Buffalo Riding event begin at 3 p.m. Family Karaoke Night takes place at KD’s Valley Club starting at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 4
Discounted sports physicals offered
POLSON – Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is offering discounted sports physicals for school athletes on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 3:30-6 p.m. at St. Joseph Medical Center for any Polson athletes for only $30 cash or check. No credit cards or insurance accepted. All proceeds are donated back to the Polson athletics program.
Physical forms are available on the Montana High School Association website. Call 406-883-5680, for more information.
Learn about Back Country Horsemen
RONAN – Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their monthly meeting on Aug. 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ronan VFW on Round Butte Rd. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the meeting. Come see what our organization is all about.
Wednesday, August 5
FLBS holds annual open house
WEST SHORE FLATHEAD LAKE — On Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 1-5 p.m. The Flathead Lake Biological Station’s will hold their annual Open House. This is an opportunity for the public to learn 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. This event is open to all; there is no admission fee. For more information, call (406) 982-3301 x229.
Participate in Chamber luncheon
POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce general meeting and luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson from noon-1 p.m. For more information, call the Chamber office at 406-883-5969.