POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is in full swing and takes place on Thursday mornings starting at 10 a.m. This is movie week and we will meet at Polson Theater (please stop by the library before Monday, July 5, to receive your ticket). 

BIGFORK — This year’s Battle in the Bay 3 on 3 Tournament will be held July 10 at the Bigfork Elementary School parking lots beginning at 9 a.m. Divisions are first grade through adults with a coed division. Entry deadline is July 1 at 7 p.m. For more information or to register, visit: missionvalley3on3.com/bigfork-registration.html, or the Bigfork Dairy Queen from 6-7 p.m. on July 1. Call 406-261-1521 for more information.

Local farmers are welcome to attend the annual Field Day at the Northwestern Agricultural Research Center, located at 4570 Highway 35 in Creston, on Thursday, July 15, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., with lunch included. Topics will include nutrient and moisture levels of alfalfa dormancy and warm season forages, winter canola planting date and variety options, winter wheat varieties, forage barley, cool-season forages, and spring wheat herbicide program. Space is limited. Please RSVP to 406-755-4303 or email charlene.kazmier@montana.edu by Thursday, July 8, 2021.

ARLEE —  The Jocko Valley Library will have an outdoor book sale on Friday, July 16, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the lawn outside the library. There are books for all ages and interests. Most books are .25 cents each. For more information call 406-544-9322.

Local farmers are welcome to attend the annual Field Day at the Northwestern Agricultural Research Center, located at 4570 U.S. Highway 35 in Creston,  on Thursday, July 15, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., with lunch included. Topics will include nutrient and moisture levels of alfalfa dormancy and warm season forages, winter canola planting date and variety options, winter wheat varieties, forage barley, cool-season forages, and spring wheat herbicide program. Space is limited. Please RSVP to 406-755-4303 or email charlene.kazmier@montana.edu by Thursday, July 8, 2021.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program takes place on Thursday mornings starting at 10 a.m. We plan to meet in Sacajawea Park across the street from the library. If there is bad weather, the program will be held in the library. Please come wearing a mask. If attendance allows for social distancing, masks can be removed.

On July 15 Georgia Smies, a natural resources instructor from the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes, will speak.

POLSON — The Mission Valley Speedway Superoval, at 1113 N. Reservoir Rd., is the site of the three-day “Montana 200.” The event offers $10,000 to win. Thursday, July 15, is open practice. Friday, July 16, is qualifying, T Dash, positioning heats, and Hobby Stocks. Saturday, July 17, Legends, LCQ, and Super Late Model Montana 200 will be held. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for children 8-14 with children 7 and under free. Seniors 55 and older pay an $8 admission fee. Time trials begin at 6 p.m. and racing begins at 7 p.m. Call 406-212-8159 for more information.

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will host a potluck dinner at our historic Big Arm School on Friday, July 16, at 6 p.m. Bring your favorite dish to share with neighbors and friends. 

Our guest speaker for the evening will be Fire Chief Gordon Gieser. It will be an informative evening. Hope to see you there. For more information contact Nancy or Jeff Foster at 406-849-5064.

POLSON — Family Table will be serving a potato bar on Friday, July 16. This is a free meal, served from 5-7 p.m. at the Wander Inn. This program will continue to provide a free meal every Friday from 5- 7 p.m. 

The Wander Inn is located on the corner of Seventh Ave. W and First Street W, just north of Cherry Valley School. Please consider participating in this important community resource by volunteering your services and/or financial contributions. 

We also welcome farm, garden, orchard and ranch products. Our goal is to serve healthy meals with an emphasis on locally grown. For more information, contact organizers at 406-239-9987 or 406-871-1109.

ST. IGNATIUS — Good Old Days welcomes all with a barbecue meal on Friday, July 16. 

POLSON — Instructor Judy Wright will teach a class on using gold leaf at Sandpiper Gallery on  Saturday, July 17, from 1-4 p.m. Cost of the class is $65 with all materials included. This class is for adults.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Buffalo Run is part of Good Old Days in St. Ignatius, which is filled with family-fun events and festivities. Proceeds from the Buffalo Run benefit the St. Ignatius Chamber of Commerce. The half marathon starts on July 17 promptly at 7 a.m. and the 1, 4, and 7-mile fun runs begin at 8 a.m. All races start on Main Street in front of Gambles. Open to all ages, the cost is $25 per person. Register online at: http://www.runsignup.com/Race/MT/SaintIgnatius/GoodOldDaysBuffaloRun

RONAN — The annual Lake County Fair is a big event in the lives of many boys, girls and adults in the area, especially for 4-H and FFA students. Go to: lakemt.gov/fair/events.html for event schedules or pick up a Fair Book from local retailers. The Fair Book can also be viewed digitally at www.valleyjournal.net. Just click the cover link on the left side of the home page.

POLSON — The Polson Fairgrounds is site of the first annual Bump, Set, Splat Mud Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, July 17, starting at 9 a.m. Those 14 and older can sign up in teams of six for a $150 team entry fee. Dry camping will be available at the fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday night. Call 406-883-0521 or go to flatheadbgc.org/splat, for more information and to register. All proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County.

POLSON — Beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 18, a shotgun competition will take place at Big Sky Sporting Clays. Call 406-883-2000 for information.

RONAN — Watch the Lake County Fair dog show at the fairgrounds from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

POLSON — The Polson High School Class of 1980 is celebrating their “40+1 Reunion Extravaganza” July 20-25. 

In addition to the traditional three-day weekend schedule that includes a Friday meet and greet, a Saturday banquet and a Sunday farewell picnic, the classmates attending all six days, have the opportunity to experience many other Flathead Valley activities.

Week activities being offered: boating, river rafting, bowling, skeet shooting, hiking, fishing, karaoke, a scavenger hunt, a sunrise service, a Showboat Theatre movie, The Port Polson Players play, and day trips to The Bison Range, Whitefish Mtn or Glacier Park.

Reunion fees for the three usual, weekend functions are $50 per person. The weekly activities are paid for at time of the event. For more information contact Marcia (Smith) Rosser or Roger Grinde at: phs1980@yahoo.com. After 40 years, it has been difficult to locate all the classmates. 

The organizers have tried very hard. If you have not been contacted, please, email: phs1980@yahoo.com or visit our PHS Class of 1980 Facebook page and join the fun

RONAN — Enjoy a family style dinner at the fairgrounds at 5 p.m. Market livestock weigh-in happens between 6-8 p.m. Open class judging from 7-9 p.m.