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.

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.

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.

POLSON – Stop by the Polson Golf Course Clubhouse and enjoy the lawn concert on Thursday, July 30, featuring “Jimni.”

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library weekly activities are on Thursday at 10 a.m. for school-age children. Thursday, Aug. 6, is “Bug Day.”

RONAN — Donations and items are needed for a fundraiser sale for Bette Hawkins. The sale will be held at Lucky Strike Lanes, 412 Main Street, on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7 and 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To make a donation or to get more information, call Lisa Corbett at 406-274-7211.

POLSON –– Join us for the annual Summerfest on Flathead Lake on Friday, Aug. 7; Saturday, Aug. 8; and Sunday, Aug. 9. There will be three fun-filled days of numerous activities in the park and on the water on Friday. 

On Saturday there will be a car show downtown and the Sandpiper Art Festival will be on the courthouse lawn. There will also be a poker run, a parade, a cruise, and a concert at Riverside Park and more on Saturday. 

On Sunday the Celebrity Golf Scramble Tourney and concert to benefit Boys and Girls Club is at the Polson Golf Course. For more information, call 406-883-5255 or andersonbroadcasting.com.

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.

DAYTON — On Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., enjoy “Vertical tasting of Reserve Merlots”, a free event at Mission Mountain Winery. This event allows you to make a comparison of older and current releases of Reserve Merlots. For more information, call 406-849-5524.

POLSON — A free Introduction to Clicker Training Class will be offered on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 2-3 p.m. at Mission Valley Animal Shelter.

Call 406-883-5312, for more details or register. Open to the family (ages 8+). Please do NOT bring your dog.

POLSON — The 44th annual Outdoor Art Festival takes place on the Lake County Courthouse lawn on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sandpiper Art Gallery is the sponsor of this event. There will be fine art originals in all media, jewelry, handmade furniture, birdhouses, hand-sewn items, stained glass, rose mauling, pottery, candles and sculpture and many other interesting and unique items. 

There will be varied musical entertainment and food concessions throughout the day. Call 406-883-5956 or go to: Sandpiperartgallery.com.

POLSON — Polson’s local skaters invite all ages to the annual Skate Jam gathering at the Polson Skatepark on Saturday, Aug. 8, with free skating beginning at noon. Activities will include skills competitions, games of S.K.A.T.E., prizes and snacks. 

There is no charge to participate at Skate Jam, but if you would like to donate to Skate Jam to help out with the future park expansion or have questions, please contact Jesse Vargas at 406-858-0549 or Eddie Woodcock at 406-261-5705.

POLSON — The Polson School District will have a special board meeting at 4 pm. on Aug. 10 at the district office, 111 Fourth Ave. E. There will be a regular board meeting at 5:30 p.m. that same day and place.

POLSON — The Wednesday, Aug. 12, dance will honor Don Pederson from Round Butte. It is waltz night, and he was the king of that dance. Don died a year or so ago, and he is missed. He danced with all the women, was a perfect gentleman, and told very funny stories. Please come out to the Elks at 7 p.m. and join all of Don’s friends. Bring a treat to share if you would like.

RONAN – The Ladies Auxiliary VFW is meeting Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Ronan. New members are welcome. For additional information, call 406-676-3380

POLSON — The Polson Farmers Market would like to invite you to a free jam-making class from 2-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Classes are for qualified SNAP recipients only. Upon completion of the class a $20 certificate will be given to purchase local produce. Classes include children’s activities … so bring the kids. The location is Polson Flathead Reservation Extension Office, 701-B First Street E. The instructor will be Rene Kittle the MSU extension agent. Please sign up at the market with LouAnne Hoskinson or Melissa Michel. 

POLSON — Make plans to attend the Parents as Teachers Playgroup at the Lake County Health Department in Polson on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Visit our Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/lakecountypat or call 406- 883-7288.