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 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 — The Port Polson Players in association with the Mission Valley Friends of the Arts present “Guys On Ice” a musical/comedy. Shows will take place Wednesday-Saturday, Aug. 11-28, 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 “Exceptionally Eclectic” an exhibit of artwork from member artists Alice Varnum (ink/watercolor), Cynthia Hoelscher (fabric art), Charlie Fudge (woodworking), Carole Daniels (encaustic/watercolor), Michael Stockhill (photography), and Gitti Miller (basketry) from Saturday, July 9-Monday, Aug. 22.

Summertime breakfast, lunch served  through Aug. 5

POLSON — June 6 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. The program ends on Aug. 5.

Ronan summertime breakfast, lunch served through Aug. 19

RONAN — Ronan Middle School will serve kid friendly meals for lunch and breakfast Monday-Friday (excluding July 4th) from June 9-Aug. 19. Breakfast will be served from 8:15-10:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:55 p.m. There is no cost to all children 18 years old and younger. Adult meal prices are $2.50 for breakfast and $4 for lunch.

Food program begins in Pablo

PABLO — The first day of the free summer food program at Salish Kootenai College Joe McDonald Gymnasium begins June 13 and is open to kids ages 18 and under. Kids don’t have to be a part of Making Fitness Fun Program to eat. Breakfast is served from 8:30-10 a.m. and lunch is from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Thursday.

POLSON — Western Montana Area VI Agency of Aging presents a Powerful Tools for Caregivers six-week class session to give you, the caregiver, tools you need to avoid burnout. The classes will be each Thursday, Aug.11- Sept.15, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the O-Maley conference room on the second floor of Providence St. Joseph Medical Center #6, Thirteenth Ave. E. The cost is $50 with assistance available. Register by calling 406-883-7284 or 1-800-266-4188.

POLSON — The 45th annual Sandpiper Art Festival on the Lake County Courthouse Lawn takes place on Saturday, Aug. 13. Artists and artisans from booths set up on the Lake County Courthouse lawn. Enjoy a day of art, fine crafts, food and entertainment. Call Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery at 406-883-5956 for more information.

RONAN — The Ronan District Library’s Summer Reading Picnic and Prize Drawing is Saturday, Aug. 13, from noon-3 p.m. Go online at RonanLibrary.org or call 406-676-3682 for more information.

ST. IGNATIUS — Wings For Wishes Over Montana is a radio controlled airplane fun fly event (R/C air show) designed to benefit The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Montana. This year’s event is on Saturday, Aug. 13 and Sunday, Aug. 14.We have a new home at the St. Ignatius Airport where there is plenty of parking and plenty of pit area and with over 2,000 feet of paved runway. Model aviation pilots come from far away for this two-day fun-filled fundraising event. A valid proof of AMA must be shown at registration. As always, spectators are free. Please have all dogs on leashes. All of the funds raised will go to Make-A-Wish Montana. Visit www.wingsforwishes.weebly.com for more details.

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will host a community pancake breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Big Arm School from 8-11 a.m. Come enjoy freshly made pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, juice, and coffee. Donations are greatly appreciated. For more information, please contact N. Foster at 406-849-5064

POLSON — If your pet’s microchip has not been checked for a while, this free service will make sure it is still effective. Go to Mission Valley Animal Shelter on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. This is also an opportunity to get your pet micro-chipped if they are not already. Microchips save lives. Call 406-883-5312 for more details.

POLSON — The fun of Summerfest continues on Saturday, Aug. 13, starting at 9 a.m. with the Car Show on Main Street, the Sandpiper Art Festival, the Family Fun Day fundraiser for Lake County Search and Rescue at the Sports Complex (Kerr Dam soccer fields) and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Poker Walk with seven local businesses. For more information call 406-883-5255 or go to: andersonbroadcasting.com.

HOT SPRINGS — Enjoy UL’ Fire Tribal Dance will entertain with belly dancing at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

POLSON — On Sunday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m., “Living Logos” will visit Polson Foursquare Church. Rod and Jenni Carlson have been traveling with www.livinglogos.org since 2003. They have memorized entire books of the Bible and put it to drama. All are invited to come join us for this dramatic presentation of scripture. Call 406-883-9347 or go to: www.polsonfoursquare.org for more information.

POLSON — Join New Life Church for a service and lunch at Boettcher Park. Service starts at 10 a.m. Call 406-883-2447 with any questions.

POLSON — The final day of Summerfest is Sunday, Aug. 14, and includes lots of water activities to see and do on Flathead Lake. For more information call 406-883-5255.

CHARLO — Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will perform William Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” Sunday, August 14 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.

ST. IGNATIUS — Zion Lutheran Church will have Vacation Bible School from Aug. 15-19. The VBS will be held at Second and Diamond in St. Ignatius and go from 8:30-11:30 a.m. with a snack provided for children ages kindergarten-fifth grade. The VBS theme is Barnyard Roundup and will have games, songs, crafts and lots of fun. All children and their parents are welcome to attend.

RONAN — Ronan District Library is closed on the third Tuesday of each month.

ST. IGNATIUS — Citizens will be able to judge their abilities to perceive vehicle speeds in a demonstration by St. Ignatius Chief of Police Matthew Connelly during the St. Ignatius Neighborhood Watch meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend and participate.

POLSON — The NW Montana AARP Smart Driver Course will take place on Aug. 16 at the Polson Area Senior Center from 8:30-11 a.m. and from 1-3 p.m. Call 406-883-4735 for a reservation.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Nest offers a variety of free activities and parents with children prenatal to age 5 are invited to attend. “Lunch at The Nest” takes place on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at noon and will feature guests from the CSKT WIC Program. Call 406-745-3757 if you want to come and learn about this great program. The tribal WIC program serves both the tribal and non-tribal population. You can also find out our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/thenestmontana or email: nestmontana@ gmail.com to be placed on our activities mailing list.

POLSON — All who like to waltz may join us at the Elks on Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 7-10 p.m. for this special evening of dance. There will be regular dancing along with the waltzes. Ken’s Country Combo will play.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library District Board of Trustees will hold a budget hearing for presentation and review of the FY 2016-2017 budget at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18. The meeting will be held in the library meeting room located at 2 First Ave. E. Copies of the draft budget will be available at the library on Tuesday, Aug. 16, prior to the meeting.

RONAN —Mission to the Moana (a Polynesian island themed VBS) will take place at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 207 Eisenhower Street SW. The Vacation Bible School for 1-4th graders happens Aug. 18-20. Class begins at 6 p.m. each night. At 1 p.m. on Aug. 21, there will be a Luau potluck in Ronan Park including a traditional roasted pig. The families of students are welcome to attend. Call 406-676-3361 with any questions.

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour on Thursday, Aug. 18, from 5-7 p.m. Your host will be Whitefish Credit Union located at 110 Third Ave. E. See you there.

The monthly Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour offers participants the chance to network and learn more about the featured business every month. For additional information about this and other Chamber programs, visit www. polsonchamber.com or call 406-883-5969.

HOT SPRINGS — Enjoy Hot Flash Blues, a ladies dance band, at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

POLSON — The sixth annual Flathead Lake Blues Festival will provide two evenings of great music on Friday, Aug. 19, and Saturday, Aug. 20. Friday’s music is from 6 p.m.-midnight, on Salish Point (on the shore of Polson Bay between Sacajawea Park and KwaTaqNuk Resort). Friday’s bands are: Robin Barrett and the Coyote Kings; The C.B. Woodbury Band; Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method; and Rand Oxford’s All Stars Slam! Tickets for both days are $40 in advance online or $50 at the gate or $20 for Friday only. Camping will be available. For more information, visit: flatheadlakebluesfestival. com.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Nest, in partnership with Lake County Public Health, is hosting a “Parents as Teachers” playgroup on Friday, Aug. 19, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. We’ll have water-play activities and the sprinkler on if it is nice out, and lunch will be provided. Call 406-745-3757 or go to our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/thenestmontana or email: nestmontana@ gmail.com to be placed on our activities mailing list.

RONAN — The Ronan Middle School Performing Arts Center will be the site of a presentation by the University of Montana athletic trainers on “Concussion.” Learn to recognize signs and symptoms, and proper response to concussion at 5 p.m. on Aug. 19.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Chamber of Commerce is taking orders for the 2017 Birthday Calendar. There will be a table at Rod’s IGA from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19. Prices remain at $10 each with extra names and dates outside the household available for 50 cents each. You may call LaVonne at 406-745-3423, or Stephanie Morton at NAPA in St. Ignatius to place an order or for more information. Thank you for supporting your Chamber.

POLSON — The second annual Flathead Lake Festival of Art is an exciting two-day, juried, fine art show on the shores of Flathead Lake at Sacajawea Park and features beautiful original fine art from some of the most talented artisans in Montana and beyond. Visit sandpiperartgallery.com or for more information contact Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery at 406-883-5956.

POLSON — The second day of the sixth annual Flathead Lake Blues Festival is Saturday, Aug. 20. Saturday’s music is from 4 p.m.-midnight, on Salish Point. Saturday’s bands are: Blue Moon (Missoula); Shufflebums (Livingston); West Coast Women’s Blues Revue (Oregon); and Chris O’Leary’s Band (New York). Tickets for both days are $40 in advance online or $50 at the gate or $25 for Saturday only. Camping will be available. For more information, visit: flatheadlakebluesfestival. com

POLSON — The fifth annual Polson Triathlon will be held on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Riverside Park. The Polson Triathlon is a locally run, locally inspired Olympic distance triathlon. Whether you are an experienced veteran, intimidated beginner or curious spectator, we hope that you will join us for a great day in Polson. Race starts at 8:40 a.m. Race capped at 200 racers. For more information, call 406-883-4567 or 267-664-3422 or go to: www.polsontriathlon.com.

HOT SPRINGS — Enjoy west coast blues favorites by Polly O’Keary at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

HOT SPRINGS — Woodblind will perform acoustic music at the Symes Hotel.

POLSON — The second day of the second annual Flathead Lake Festival of Art is Sunday, Aug. 21, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Sacajawea Park.

CHARLO — The first day of school for Charlo schools is Wednesday, Aug. 24.

GLACIER PARK — Entrance fees to Glacier National Park, as well as other units of the National Park Service, will be waived on Thursday, Aug. 25, through Sunday, August 28, in commemoration of National Park Service birthday weekend.

POLSON — The Flathead River Rodeo, also known as the Indian National Finals Tour Rodeo, takes place Aug. 25, 26 and 27. Events begin at 6:30 p.m. with live music after the rodeo each night. Food and beverage concessions will be available. Vendor space is available. For more information, call 406-240-5925.

POLSON — A free community dinner will be served on Thursday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E. Enjoy an Italian meal including salad and desserts. All are welcome.

POLSON — The free “Night at the Museum” at the Miracle of America Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, Polson, takes place on the fourth Thursday evening of each month. Programs start at 6:30 p.m. Treats and donations accepted. If you have questions call 406-883- 6804. On Aug. 25 join us to watch “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.”

ST. IGNATIUS — The Nest offers a variety of free activities, and parents with children prenatal to age 5 are invited to attend. One of our ongoing groups is our Breastfeeding Support Group, which meets the second Monday and the fourth Friday of the month, from 10:30 a.m.-noon. The next group will meet on Friday, Aug. 26. You may bring your children; we will have snacks and door prizes for everyone.

Call 406-745-3757 or go to our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/thenestmontana or email: nestmontana@ gmail.com to be placed on our activities mailing list.

RONAN — On Friday, Aug. 26, a roast beef birthday luncheon will be served at noon. The meal comes with fruit, veggies, bread and dessert at a cost of $4 for those over 60 years old and $5 for those under 60 years old. Call Mission Valley Senior Center at 406-676-2371 for more information.

HOT SPRINGS — Enjoy the blues provided by John Kelley at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

RONAN — Join Chief Weaver for “Coffee with the Chief,” Friday, Aug. 26, at Dobson Creek Coffee Company, 62599 Highway 93, from 9-10 a.m. Chief Weaver will talk about the Public Safety Mill Levy on the Nov. 8 ballot. “Coffee with the Chief ” is a recurring event that will take place at various locations in the City of Ronan.

ARLEE — NKwusm Salish Language School will host an orientation/open house for returning and new students on Aug. 26. Are you interested in the Salish Language and its revitalization? Would you like your child to be a part of this revitalization throughout their education? If so, please plan on attending the open house on Friday, Aug. 26. Student Orientation meeting will be held at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. The teachers will be available throughout the day to answer any additional questions. If you need more information, call the Nkwusm School at 406-726- 5050. Lemlmts pesya.

POLSON — A reception will be held at Sandpiper Gallery on Main Street for artists featuring their work in the “Fresh Perspective” exhibit on Friday, Aug. 26, from 5-7 p.m. For more information contact the Gallery at 406- 883-5956.

POLSON — Come learn and earn $20 worth of Fresh SNAP Double Dollars to be spent on locally grown produce at the Polson Farmers Market. All are welcome, including children, but only SNAP recipients will receive market credit. Tour the market, learn about heirloom produce, and meet local growers. The tour will conclude with a healthy snack at the Flathead Reservation Extension Office. Participants will meet at the market master booth to begin tour. Space is limited; sign up at the Polson Farmer’s Market today.