ARLEE — The Jocko Valley Library’s Summer Reading Program, “Build a Better World,” invites readers of all ages and abilities to enjoy the following themes: “explore” their five senses; “discover” the natural treasures of our area; and finally to investigate the final theme “transformation.” Each event will include a snack, craft activity or game and time for new books. The program runs from June 6-Aug. 1, with special events on Tuesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. Call 726-3572 for more information.

ARLEE — Arlee Schools’ Summer Food Program will start on June 12 and go until Aug. 4, Monday-Friday. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-10:30 a.m. and lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

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. The cost is $25 per month or $75 for the entire summer program, which runs June 12-Aug. 18. 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.

POLSON — Monday, June 12, is the first day of the free breakfast and lunch Summer Food Service Program in Polson. Cherry Valley, 107 Eighth Ave. W, is the site for the program. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-9:30 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Monday-Friday. All children 18 years old and under eat for free. Lunches are available for adults for a fee. All kids can come enjoy food in a safe, fun, healthy environment. The program ends on Friday, Aug. 4.

PABLO — Salish Kootenai College's “Making Fitness Fun Program” (open to youth 7 years and older) begins Monday, June 12 and goes from 8:30 a.m.-noon, Monday through Thursday, until Aug. 17. The program will be held at the Salish Kootenai College Joe McDonald Gymnasium. Physical activities will be provided in-between breakfast and lunch. Activities include: swimming, kickball, football, basketball, dodge ball, Native games, volleyball, soccer, shinny, bike riding and gardening. Activities are intended to keep kids busy and active during the summer months. Transportation is provided Monday through Thursday to Ronan and Polson Boys and Girls Clubs daily at about noon. Contact Mike Tryon or Paul Phillips at Salish Kootenai College for more information at 406-275-4916 or 406-275-4917.

RONAN — Ronan Middle School will serve kid friendly meals for lunch and breakfast Monday-Friday (excluding July 4th) from June 12-Aug. 18. Breakfast will be served from 8:15- 10:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. There is no cost to all children 18 years old and younger or for special needs children to age 21. Adult meal prices are $2.50 for breakfast and $4 for lunch. For more information, call 406-676-3390 x 7226.

POLSON — The Polson School Indian Education Committee is sponsoring Summer Native Culture activities available to all kids on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Kids will learn about Native plants, Tribal forests, Native art, crafts, traditional tools, and drumming. Participants will experience hands-on activities and take home their own handiwork. Activities begin June 21 at the Polson Middle School and run through August 9 – except July 5. Lunch is provided. For additional information, call the District Office at 406-883-6355.

RONAN — This is the last day to sign up for the 22nd annual Pioneer Days 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Call 406-261-1521 for more information.

POLSON — A Mega Sports Camp VBS will take place Monday, July 31-Aug. 4, from 5 p.m. at the Polson Foursquare Church. There will be a free family dinner at 5:45 p.m. Opening rally begins at 8:15 p.m. There will be soccer, archery, Frisbee golf, and art classes. Register online at: www.polsonfoursquare. org. Click on the Mega Sports Camp link or call for more information at 406-883-9347 or 406- 261-8723.

ARLEE – The last day of the Jocko Valley Library Summer Reading Program is on Tuesday, Aug. 1, with certificates, rewards, and lunch from 9:30-11 a.m.

POLSON — From July 20–Aug. 6 the Port Polson Players will offer the musical comedy “Pump Boys and Dinettes.” Set in contemporary Georgia, this refreshing story features selections like “Tips, Farmer Tan,” “Catfish” and “Mona Mona” in a country music-infused celebration. The ‘Pump Boys’ sell high octane on Highway 57, as the ‘Dinettes’ run the Double Cup diner next door. Together they fashion an evening of country western songs on guitars, piano, bass and, yes, kitchen utensils.

POLSON — From Aug. 10-27 the Port Polson Players production of Gregg Kreutz’s comedy-mystery “Death by Golf ” wraps up Polson’s Summer Theatre season. When an escaped convict, an anxious bride, a scheming new husband, and a suspicious attorney all convene at Grandpa’s house, it doesn’t take long for Grandpa to realize he has to reschedule his golf game. This show pays tribute to the Players’ location on the Old Nine of the Polson Golf Course. Reservations can be made by calling the theatre box office at 406-883-9212 or visiting portpolsonplayers.com.

POLSON — On Wednesday, Aug. 2, members of the Polson Chamber of Commerce will hear from Paddy Fleming, Director of the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center, whose goal is to help Montana manufacturers succeed. The luncheon will be held at the KwaTaqNuk Resort from noon-1 pm. Cost of the luncheon will be $11. Reservations for the luncheon are not required. For additional information about the Chamber and its activities, call 406-883-5969.

POLSON — Join us for “Music in the Park”, a fun, family event at Boettcher Park, from 7-8:30 p.m. “Harvest Sound,” a musician group traveling through Montana will play music. This event is sponsored by Mountain Song Church. There will be free snacks and water, face-painting, personalized songs, and a free concert.

POLSON — The Polson School Indian Education Committee is sponsoring Summer Native Culture activities available to all kids on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. For additional information, call the District Office at 406-883-6355.

YELLOW BAY — The Flathead Lake Biological Station will hold an Open House on Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 1-5 p.m. The Flathead Lake Biological Station’s annual Open House provides an opportunity for the interested 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 subsequently area visitors and residents. Activities this year will include: tours of Biological Station facilities; boat trips on our 30’ research vessel the Jessie B; exhibits on recent Flathead research, including Flathead Lake ecology; presentations by FLBS research scientists and a visit by Monte, the UM mascot. Open to all and no admission fee. Call for more information at 406-982- 3301 x 229.

POLSON — North Lake County Library will hold Movie Day on Aug. 3 and go to the Showboat Cinema in Polson and watch the “Lego Movie.” For more information, contact the library at 406-883-8225.

CHARLO — The Ronan Chamber of Commerce will hold a general meeting on Thursday, Aug. 3, at noon at Allentown Bar and Restaurant.

RONAN –– Pioneer Days celebration begins in Ronan on Friday, Aug. 4, and will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday Aug. 4-6. 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.

RONAN — The 22nd annual Ronan Pioneer Days 3-on-3 tournament will be held Aug. 5 at the Ronan High School parking lot. For more information, visit: missionvalley3on3.com, call 406-261-1521 or go to: Facebook.com/missionvalley3on3. The final day to signup for this tournament is July 31.

RONAN — The Garden of the Rockies Museum will hold a Flea Market, Craft Fair, Yard Sale at their Round Butte Gym across from the VFW, the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Do you have yard sale items but not enough room to hold your own sale? Ten-foot spaces will be available inside and out for $10. All proceeds go to the operation of the Museum. Call 406-676-3261 as soon as possible to reserve your spot.

CHARLO — 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. Horsehair hitching artists Shoni and Ron Maulding will exhibit their work from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Also, Nancy Vaughan and crew will have fry bread and Indian tacos to mark Paxson Day of Celebration. The entire month of August is dedicated to artist Edgar S. Paxson and this special day marks the 100th year anniversary of his arrival in Montana. Family members will be on hand to commemorate the day with stories about the famous artist.

RONAN — The second day of Pioneer Days begins at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast at the Ronan VFW. The 36th annual Mission Mountain Classic Run, (5k and 10k), begins at 8 a.m. The Co-ed Softball Tournament is 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.

POLSON — The 15th Annual Water Daze 1-Mile Swim will take place on Saturday, Aug. 5. Swim from Salish Point, through the pristine waters of Flathead Lake, to Boettcher Park with the backdrop of the Mission Mountains. Registration will open from 11 a.m. to noon with a 1 p.m. start time. Swimmers will be provided transportation to KwaTaq- Nuk from Boettcher about 30 minutes prior to the start of the race. Local kayakers and emergency personnel will be along the racecourse for safety and support. Since the beginning, Water Daze has been an essential part of the Mission Valley Aquatic’s mission, outreach and fundraising campaign. There is beautiful scenery, clear water, great food and friends — all in support of the Lake Monsters Swim Team and Mission Valley Aquatics. See you there.

POLSON — The Northwest Montana Accordion Association will meet at the Elks in Polson on Sunday, Aug. 6, from 2-5:30 p.m.

RONAN — Ronan High School’s class of 1957 welcomes friends to visit on Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Round Butte gym by the Garden of the Rockies Museum at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 406-676-4298.

RONAN — Pioneer Days ends with a 9 a.m. volleyball tournament at the City Park; a parade with the theme “Candy Land” at 12:30 p.m. (registration is at 10 a.m. at Round Butte Mini Storage); an open rodeo and wild buffalo riding at 3 p.m. and a family karaoke night at the Valley Club at 6:30 p.m.

POLSON — Aug. 8 is the first day for the caregivers’ class. Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes are scheduled for six Tuesdays, Aug. 8- Sept. 12 in Polson. Time for the class is 10-11:30 a.m. The classes are sponsored by the Area VI Agency on Aging to help caregivers thrive in this most difficult life role. Please call 1-800-266-4188 for more information or to register. Class size is limited.

POLSON — The Polson School Indian Education Committee has cancelled the Native culture activity planned for Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. This activity will be rescheduled at a later date. Notices will be sent when that date is determined. For additional information, call the District Office at 406-883-6355.

RONAN — The Ronan VFW auxiliary 5652 is having their meeting on Aug. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall. For more information, call 406-676-3380.

POLSON — A clay tile making event will take place in Polson on Aug. 10 from 4-7 p.m. at Riverside Park. Tiles are being made for the Riverside Community Mosaic Project. Families welcome. First come, first served, while supplies last.

RONAN — Safe Harbor will the host the August Ronan Roundup on Thursday, Aug. 10, from 5-6:30 p.m. at Safe Harbor’s new location, 63506 Highway 93. Stop by for appetizers and learn about Safe Harbor’s services for domestic violence victims. This is an opportunity to communicate, collaborate and network with community members.

POLSON — The North Lake County Library will hold the 32nd annual “Bug Race” at the VFW on Aug. 10. For more information, call the library at 406-883- 8225.

POLSON — A free dinner will be served at Polson Presbyterian Church on Friday, Aug. 11, from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

POLSON — The University of Montana Improving Health Among Rural Montanans will be conducting health screenings from 9 a.m.- 2.p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, at Lakeshore Pharmacy, (inside Super 1 Foods, Polson). IPHARM will offer the following health screenings: bone density, hgA1c (blood glucose), cholesterol (this test requires a 9-12 hour fast for complete results; but please drink plenty of water). The cost is $15 per test. Free blood pressure readings will also be available. Call Lakeshore Pharmacy at 406-883-0342 to schedule an appointment.

RONAN — The Ronan Class of 1977 will have their 40-year class reunion on Aug. 11 and 12. If you were in our class in any years from first grade on, please call me for information for the reunion. All teachers are invited also. Call for more information at 406-883-2910 or 406-260- 6164.

POLSON — Day one of Polson’s Summerfest is Friday, Aug. 11. There will be numerous activities in the park and on the water.

POLSON — The 11th annual Rotary Chili Cookoff will be held Saturday, Aug. 12, from noon-2 p.m. at Riverside Park. Make sure you purchase your raffle tickets, ($25 per ticket or 5 tickets for $100), to help raise funds for the Boys Scouts’ Summer Camp; the Mission Valley Aquatic Center’s bleachers, youth pool toys; and the Linderman Elementary summer program. Prizes this year include: $1000 cash, groceries and gas ($1000 total value), more than 100 bottles of wine, 2 annual golf passes, $1000 worth of local beef, and a flight seeing trip and dinner for four. Raffle tickets are available from any Rotarian. Anyone wishing to enter the Chili Cook-off Contest can find contest rules and an application form on the Polson Rotary website: https:// portal.clubrunner.ca/1867. For more information, call 406-883-1842 or 406-253- 5452.

ST. IGNATIUS — Ninepipe’s Art Group will present Montana’s Shakespeare in the Parks performance of Mac- Beth on Saturday, Aug. 12, in the Good Old Days Park. A picnic supper with wine and beer, provided by Allentown Restaurant, will be available for purchase beginning at 4:30 p.m. Desserts will also be available for purchase. Audiences are encouraged to arrive early with chairs and blankets to sit on. For more information, call 406-644- 2311.

POLSON — The Aber Day Reunion Concert will take place at the Regatta Shoreline Amphitheater on the banks of the Flathead River in Polson from 3-9 p.m. Mission Mountain Wood Band, Sam Riddle, Andrea Harsell and Luna Roja will provide the music. This event is family friendly with food, beer and wine vendors on site; free parking; dry camping available, (no animals except service dogs); no coolers or glass containers; bring lawn chairs and blankets. Bus pickup at various locations to be announced. This is a non-profit event with proceeds distributed to area non-profits by Anderson Broadcasting Charitable Foundation. Tickets may be purchased at the UM Alumni Association at: www.grizalum.com.

POLSON — Day two of Polson’s Summerfest, Saturday, Aug. 12, includes a car show and The 46th Annual Sandpiper Art Festival on the Lake County Courthouse lawn from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Artists and artisans from around the region sell their work in this 1-day show. Enjoy a day of art, fine crafts, food and entertainment on the beautiful courthouse lawn. For more information, visit: www. sandpiperargaller.com or call 406-883-5956.

POLSON — This is the final day, Saturday, Aug. 12, at 4 p.m., to turn in Family Summer Reading Program Reading Logs to the North Lake County Library in Polson.

CHARLO — Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will perform William Shakespeare’s “You Never Can Tell” Sunday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. at Palmer Park west of Charlo, during its upcoming summer tour of 61 communities throughout Montana, northern Wyoming, eastern Idaho, western North Dakota and eastern Washington. The performance is free and open to the public. Audiences are encouraged to arrive early with chairs, blankets and picnics. For more information on the plays and a complete tour schedule, visit the company’s website: www.shakespeareintheparks.org.