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 13-Aug. 26. Applications may be picked up onsite or at: www.flatheadbgc.org. Breakfast and lunch will be provided by school feeding programs and a snack and dinner will be provided by the club. Activities include: art, technology, swimming, fitness, gardening, photography, robotics, reading, character development, hiking and community service. Additional activities include: Ninepipes Museum, library reading program, camping in Glacier Park, Summer Brain Gain program, SMART moves program.

ARLEE — The 118th annual Arlee Powwow celebration begins Wednesday, June 29, and ends Monday, July 4. All events are open to the public and free of charge. Arts, crafts, stick games, dance competitions, Indian and other ethnic foods will be available. Absolutely no alcohol, firearms, unleashed dogs or motorcycles are allowed in the camp area. The event takes place on Powwow grounds on Powwow Road in Arlee. Wednesday is “Camp Day." Visit the website: www. arleepowwow.com, for more information.

POLSON — The Port Polson Players in Association with the Mission Valley Friends of the Arts present “Fools” a comedy by Neil Simon. Shows will take place Wednesday-Saturday, July 1-17, at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. The Theater on the Lake is located on Highway 93 S at Boettcher Park. For reservations call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers@centurytel. net.

POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery, 306 Main Street, presents “Beauty and the Beast” a fun show featuring Sandpiper member artists Marge Christensen (sculpture/painting), Maer Rubley (impressionism), Suzie Berry (acrylics), Carole Carberry (watercolor/printmaker), Mary Kelly (oil painting), and jewelry artist Amber Nolan from Saturday, May 28-Friday, July 8.

POLSON — Come watch the both the Varsity and Junior Varsity Mission Valley Mariners play in their four-day Firecracker Tourney that begins on July 1 and goes through July 4. Games are TBA.

POLSON — The Polson Chamber is again sponsoring the Polson 4th of July parade as well as the fireworks show scheduled for that evening. Those wanting to volunteer to help with the parade are asked to contact the Polson Chamber at 406-883-5969.

The Polson Flathead Historical Museum on Main Street will offer free admission and an ice cream social right after the noon parade on the Fourth of July. Stop by and cool off.

ARLEE — The Arlee Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual pancake breakfast from 7-11 a.m. at the old Arlee Fire Hall. The cost is $5 per person and it’s all you can eat. For more information, call 406-210- 4144.

POLSON — The Polson Chamber is again sponsoring the Polson Fourth of July parade as well as the fireworks show scheduled for that evening. Those wanting to volunteer to help with the parade are asked to contact the Polson Chamber at 406-883-5969.

ARLEE — The Arlee Jocko Valley Museum, run by the Arlee Historical Society, opens for the summer July 4 and will be open every other Saturday from 2-4 p.m. or by appointment, until Labor Day. The museum has many historical displays including many photographs of Native and homesteading families. There are hundreds of obituaries with genealogy information. There is also a military display commemorating those who have given their lives for this country. The Arlee Museum is located at corner of Bouch and Fyant (by the grade school). For more information or to arrange a viewing appointment, call 406-726-3167.

POLSON — Join the July 4th Parade in downtown Polson beginning at noon. Parade entry forms are available at the Chamber office and must be returned to the Chamber office by July 3. The parade begins at Cherry Valley Elementary School, heads down Main Street, turning at Third Ave. and ends on the following block. Stop by the Chamber office at 418 Main Street before the parade and purchase a glass of fresh lemonade, all proceeds support the Community Fireworks Show. For more information call 406-883-5969.

ARLEE — The 118th annual Arlee Powwow celebration continues with Old Style Day, Snininpmncuyn (Snake Dance and Honoring Veterans). The Arlee Open Rodeo will be held at the Arlee rodeo grounds beginning at 2 p.m. This popular rodeo features a mix of local and regional cowboys and cowgirls competing in traditional rodeo events. Competition Grand Entry begins at 7 p.m. Call 406-726-3762 for more information or visit the website: arleepowwow.com.

HOT SPRINGS — Enjoy Barnaby Wilde playing retro-country music at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

YELLOW BAY — Flathead Lake Biological Station to present “Data and Donuts” Monday, July 4, from 10-11 a.m. at the station. Call 406- 982-3301 ext. 229 for more information.

RONAN — The Ronan City Council will meet at Ronan City Hall on Tuesday, July 5, from 6-7 p.m.

POLSON — Kenneth Bret Richardson of Waddell and Reed Financial Advisors invites you to Glacier Brewing Company the first Wednesday of every month from 4-6 p.m. to “wine” about the market. For more information call 406-257-7170 or go to: waddell.co/kbrichardson@ wradvisors.com.

POLSON — Because of the activities surrounding the Fourth of July celebration, the Polson Chamber of Commerce has decided not to hold the regularly scheduled luncheon meeting on Wednesday, July 6. Scheduled speaker, Webb Brown of the Montana State Chamber of Commerce will speak at the Chamber’s September meeting instead.

POLSON — Lake County Republican Central Committee will hold their monthly meeting on July 6 at the Polson Rural Fire Hall at 6:30 p.m. The State Rules Convention will be discussed and assignments will be made for staffing the Lake County Fair and the Cherry Festival booths. The public is always invited. There is always extensive political discussion. Call 406-844-2386 for additional information.

POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Varsity Mariners play against the Bitteroot Bucs during their home game, which begins at 4 p.m.

POLSON — Celebrate the Fourth of July on the sixth by wearing red, white and blue to the community dance at the Elks. Please come and have a good time and dance between 7-10 p.m.

POLSON — The Lake County School Transportation Committee will meet on Thursday, July 7, at 1:30 p.m. in the large conference room of the Lake County Courthouse. Adjustments needed in bus routes for the upcoming school year will be discussed. Guests are welcome. Please contact Carolyn O. Hall, Lake County Superintendent of Schools, at 406-883-7262 for further information.

POLSON — A free dinner will be held at Polson Presbyterian Church on Friday, July 8, 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.

HOT SPRINGS — Enjoy “Coffee Shop Contemporary” music by Pamela Vankirk at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

BIGFORK – Mission Valley 3-on-3 will host three basketball tournaments over the course of the summer. The sixth annual Bigfork Battle in the Bay 3-on-3 Tournament will be held July 9 in the Bigfork High School parking lot. Last year, 98 teams competed in the Bigfork Battle. For more information, visit missionvalley3on3. com, Facebook.com/ missionvalley3on3, or Twitter.

HOT SPRINGS — Enjoy Wayo playing boogie-woogie music on the piano at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

DAYTON —Come join use for our mid-summer celebration, “Merlot Madness.” We will have a free vertical tasting of three of our International Gold Medal-winning Merlots from the 2005, 2006 and our 2009 vintage. This is a part of the winery’s continuing program to educate the community about the aging and care of fine wine. What is a vertical tasting? It is the presentation of wine from older to younger vintages allowing one to see the effects of time upon a wine from the same place. Mission Mountain Winery is located on Highway 93 in Dayton on the west shore of beautiful Flathead Lake.

CHARLO — Mark your calendars. The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana will hold a Cultural Arts Fair on the museum grounds from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, July 9.  The museum is seeking artists and traditional skills demonstrators for this juried event. This fun, family-friendly outdoor arts fair will be an opportunity for Montana artists to exhibit and sell their work to visitors as well as to local friends and neighbors. Call for complete details at 406-644-3435.

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. Mother and daughter, Jacki and Sarah Goedert, are guest artists for July 9.

FLATHEAD LAKE — Bring your kayak, canoe, paddleboard or other human-propelled watercraft and join us in the Narrows on Sunday, July 10, for the second annual Poker Paddle. Register now on the Flathead Lakers website: Flatheadlakers.org. Early Bird price is $45 before June 1, $50 after that. Proceeds benefit Flathead Lakers’ Student Education Program and community work to support clean water. Call Dana at 303-668-4535.

ST. IGNATIUS — Mission Valley United Methodist Church will host its annual Vacation Bible School beginning Monday, July 11-Thursday, July 14. The fun starts at 5 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. This adventure is for children ages three through sixth grade. Dinner will be served for children and youth and adult helpers at 5:30 p.m. every night.

POLSON — A Girls Youth Basketball and Volleyball Camp will be held July 11- 13. This camp is for girls going into grades 2- 8. Basketball camp is from 9 a.m.-noon and volleyball camp is from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. each day. A free lunch will be served at Cherry Valley if registered for both. Applications are available on the Polson High School website. Mail completed applications to: Joe Quinn, 301 Twentieth Ave. W, Polson or bring it to Linderman Gym on July 11 at 8:45 a.m.

BIG ARM — West Shore Community Church will have Vacation Bible School at the Big Arm Fire Station from 9 a.m.-noon from July 11-15 for children ages 4-11. There will be fun activities, including crafts and games along with a daily small snack. For more information, call 406- 849-5522 or go to: westschorecommunitychurch.org.

POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Junior Varsity Mariners play against Havre during their home game, which begins at 11 a.m.

LAKESIDE — A boat tour will take off from Lakeside for an afternoon cruise to one of the Biological Station’s Flathead Lake monitoring sites. Join FLBS researchers for appetizers, beverages and an overview of Flathead Lake ecology and the FLBS Research and Monitoring program. Reservations are required since limited space is available. For more information or to RSVP, email Tom Bansak or call 406-982-3301 ext. 229.

POLSON — Come learn and earn $20 worth of Fresh SNAP Double Dollars to be spent on locally-grown produce at the Polson Farmer’s Market. All are welcome, including children, but only SNAP recipients will receive market credit. Learn to hot water bath-can so you can put up fresh garden and market produce and save money, with Rene Kittle from 2-4 p.m.: 701 B First Street E. Space is limited; sign up at the Polson Farmers Market today.

POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Varsity Mariners play against the Missoula Mavericks A during their home game, which begins at 2 p.m.

POLSON — The July Parents as Teachers Playgroup will feature “Exercise Fun” with Lynette Duford. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend this free program. Come join us from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Lake County Public Health Department, 802 Main Street, on Wednesday, July 13. This is a good chance to meet other families with young children in the area, and to learn more about the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program. We’ll have snacks and door prizes – bring a friend. Call LCPH at 406-883-7288 for more information.

POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Junior Varsity Mariners play against the Bitterroot Red Sox during their home game, which begins at 4 p.m.

POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire Board meeting will be held Wednesday, July 13, at 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station.

RONAN — The VFW Auxiliary is having their July meeting on Wednesday, July 13 at the VFW Hall in Ronan at 6:30 p.m.

RONAN — A special Ronan Roundup entitled “Bringing Ronan Together,” will be held on Thursday, July 14, at the Ronan Chamber Visitors Center (Next to Glacier Bank). The event begins at 5 p.m. with a social and a program at 5:30 p.m. Help set the stage for open communication between local businesses and organizations. RSVP to: brandy@ronan.net by July 11.

RONAN — Entry deadlines for Lake County Fair 4-H entries is Thursday, July 14, at 4 p.m. at the Lake County Fair office. No late entries will be accepted.

POLSON — North Lake County Library will host a presentation by members of the Flathead Lake Biological Station on Thursday, July 14, at 10 a.m. A youth writing club meets at the library from 1-3 p.m. Call 406-883-8225 for more information.

RONAN — The board meeting of Lake County Council on Aging will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2016. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. and is held at the Mission Valley Senior Center, 528 Main Street SW. At this meeting we will elect officers for this next year. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone interested in programs and assistance for our elderly citizens is welcome to come join us.

POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Varsity Mariners play against the Glacier Twins during their home game, which begins at 4 p.m.

POLSON — North Lake County Library will hold Movie Day on July 14 and go to the Showboat Cinema in Polson and watch the “The Parent Trap.” For more information contact the library at 406-883-8225.

POLSON — Consider cherries jubilee, cherry-limeade, cherry bourbon ice cream, grilled trout with cherry salsa, cherry-rosemary sea salt focaccia, and who could forget cherry pie? It’s time to dig through your recipe box to find your best recipe featuring Montana cherries. In conjunction with the Montana Cherry Symposium on Sept. 14 at the KwaTaqNuk the Montana Cherry Advisory Committee will host a Cherry Cook-Off. If you are interested in entering the Cherry Cook-Off, registration forms can be found online at: www.agr. mt.gov/agr/producer/checkoff/ cherries. Recipes should be original, creative, and easy to prepare. All submissions should be sent to the Montana Department of Agriculture by Friday, July 15. After the deadline, entries will be screened and eight will be chosen to participate in the live cook-off on Sept. 14. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three chefs, as well as one People’s Choice award winner.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library holds game days and Friday flicks on alternative weeks from 3:45-5:15 p.m. in the library meeting room. For more information contact the library at 406-883-8225.

POLSON — Polson Main Street Flathead Cherry Festival will be held Saturday, July 16, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, July 17, 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. For more information call 406-883-3667.

POLSON — Mark your calendars for a fun-filled weekend at the Miracle of America Museum located at 36094 Memory Lane on July 16-17. There will be historic movies Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon. If you or a friend could do a pioneer craft or activity or help operate or demonstrate some of our pioneer artifacts please contact Gil at 406-883-6264 or www.miracleofamericamuseum. org.

POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Varsity Mariners play against the K. Valley Rangers during their home game, which begins at 2 p.m.

PLAINS — Mission Valley 3-on-3 will host three basketball tournaments over the course of the summer. The first annual Plains Wild Horse Shootout will be held July 16 to benefit the Wildhorse Sports Association, a local charity developing a new sports complex for Plains and Sanders County. For more information, visit missionvalley3on3. com.

POLSON — The Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County will sponsor the third annual Polson Mud Run on Saturday, July 16, at 9 a.m. (to open the Cherry Festival). This is a fun-filled, muddy, 5K obstacle course held at the Polson Fairgrounds. Registration can be found on flatheadbgc.org.