Saturday, August 15
Order Mission birthday calendars through Sept. 20
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.
Saturday, August 15
Multiple artists’ works presented at Sandpiper Gallery 7/13 through 8/22
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.
Saturday, August 15
Port Polson Players bring back British murder mystery through Aug. 30
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.
Saturday, August 15
Enjoy the Blues at Salish Point
POLSON — The fifth annual Flathead Lake Blues Festival has some amazing talent lined up for this year including Lionel Young with his band, and several IBC finalists and semifinalists.
Come enjoy world-class blues and spectacular views on Flathead Lake. Join the fun event, Friday, Aug. 14, from 6-11:30 p.m. and Saturday, Aug.15, from 4 p.m. to midnight. The Festival takes place at beautiful Salish Point on Polson Bay. Gates open two hours before the show. For tickets or more information, visit: flatheadlakebluesfestival.com.
Library holds grand prize picnic
RONAN –– On Aug. 15 from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the large pavilion on Eisenhower Street at the Ronan City Park the Grand Prize Picnic for Family Summer Reading Program will take place. There will be a free barbecue lunch for readers and their family members, where top readers are recognized, and winners’ names are drawn for grand prizes. Winners of the 2015 Writing Contest will also be announced.
MVCA to hold soccer game, luau, dance
POLSON — Mission Valley Christian Academy will hold an alumni soccer game, luau dinner and island dance on Saturday, Aug. 15. The game is at 2 p.m., the luau dinner of pork roast will be served at 5 p.m.
Tickets for the dinner are $10 per person or $35 for a family of five. All are welcome.
Call MVCA at 406-883-6858 for more information.
Triathlon to include 200 racers
POLSON – The fourth annual Polson Triathlon will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Riverside Park. The race starts at 8:40 a.m. The field will be capped at 200 racers, so don’t wait too long to register.
For more information, contact Ali at 406-883-4567.
Wings for Wishes finds new location
ST. IGNATIUS — Wings For Wishes Over Montana is a radio-controlled airplane two-day fun fly event (R/C air show) designed to benefit The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Montana. This year we have a new home at the St. Ignatius Airport. A valid proof of AMA must be shown at registration. As always, spectators are free. Please have all dogs on leashes. All funds raised will go to Make-A-Wish Montana. Visit www.wingsforwishes.weebly.com for more details.
Sunday, August 16
Shakespeare reappearing in Charlo
CHARLO — Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will perform Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” in Charlo’s Palmer Park Sunday, Aug. 16 at 6 p.m.
In its 43rd season, the company features 10 professional actors selected from national auditions who tour without technical assistance to bring live theatre to mostly rural communities.
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: www.shakespeareintheparks.org.
Tuesday, August 18
Have coffee with Ronan chief
RONAN — As part of the City of Ronan’s ongoing commitment to openness, responsiveness to the community and efforts to enhance citywide communication, the Ronan Police Department hosts a program called “Coffee with the Chief.”
This program provides residents with an opportunity to personally meet with their police and learn about the operations of the police department, discuss community matters of interest and get to know Police Chief Ken Weaver.
Join Chief Weaver for “Coffee with the Chief” Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Stella’s Coffee Shop from 9-10 a.m. “Coffee with the Chief” is a reoccurring monthly event at various locations in Ronan.
Probation officer to address Neighborhood Watch
ST. IGNATIUS — Barbara Monaco, chief probation officer for Lake, Sanders and Lincoln Counties, will address the St. Ignatius Neighborhood Watch group on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The group meets every third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center. The group may also discuss a possible future presentation concerning the Ryan United organization. That organization promotes community awareness of sexual and violent crimes.
The St. Ignatius chapter of Neighborhood Watch invites all people in the St. Ignatius area to attend its meetings and participate in its activities. For more information, contact Chapter President Mack McConnell, 406-745-4151, mackm@blackfoot.net.
Register for AARP driver course
POLSON — A Montana AARP Smart Driver Course will be held on Aug. 18, at the Polson Area Senior Center from 8:30-11 a.m. and from 1-3 pm. Call 406-883-4735, for a reservation.
Wednesday, August 19
Fire Board continues Aug. 12 agenda
POLSON — Polson Rural Fire Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Polson Fairgrounds Station, 25 Regatta Road. The meeting includes public hearing FY 2015-2016 budget at 6:30 p.m. followed by a continuation of the Aug. 12 agenda at 7 p.m.
Ken’s Combo to play at Elks
POLSON – Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 19, when Ken’s Country Combo will play at the Elks, from 7-10 p.m. Bring treats if you like.
Learn how to can
POLSON — The Polson Farmers Market invite you to a free class on how to can from 2-5 p.m. on Aug. 19. Classes are for qualified SNAP recipients only. After the class is completed, a $20 certificate to be used at the market to purchase local produce will be given. Classes include children activities, so bring the kids. The class is located at the Polson Flathead Reservation Extension Office, 701-B First Street E. The instructor will be Rene Kittle, MSU extension agent. Please sign up at the market with LouAnne Hoskinson or Melissa Michel.
Public invited to resort tax meeting
POLSON – The Polson Economic Development Committee invites the public to join them Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Polson Middle School to learn more about the proposed Polson Resort Tax. This meeting is open to the public and public questions and comments are encouraged and appreciated.
Thursday, August 20
Learn practices to increase pasture profits
RONAN — We’d like to announce our summer pasture workshop, ‘Pasturing for Profits,’ which will be held in Ronan Aug. 20-21. Jim Gerrish will discuss practical ways to increase the sustainability of our family agricultural operations. This workshop is a continuation of our winter grazing seminar. Attendance will be capped at 100. Workshop will include tours of pastures that are using innovative grazing practices. The workshop will be held at the Ronan Fairgrounds on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 20-21. The cost is $30 and includes a catered lunch on Thursday from Stella’s Bakery in Ronan.
Rodeo provides food, entertainment
POLSON — The Flathead River Rodeo will take place on Aug. 20, 21 and 22. The Indian National Finals Tour Rodeo, sponsored by the KwaTaqNuk Resort and Casino and the CSKT Tribes, begins at 7 p.m. each night with live music after the rodeo each night. Food and beverage concessions will be available. There will be a professional bullfighting competition each night following the rodeo performance. Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for students and there is no charge for children 6 years and under. This event has been voted Tour Rodeo of the Year for the past three years. For more information, contact Pete White or Sheila Matt at 406-883-3636.
Friday, August 21
Boys and Girls Club ends extended hours
POLSON/RONAN –– Friday, Aug. 21, is the last day of extended summer hours for the Boys and Girls Clubs in Ronan and Polson.
Participate in the SKC Annual Golf Scramble
PABLO – The Salish Kootenai College Foundation and KSKC Public TV will sponsor the 24th SKC Annual Golf Scramble on Friday, Aug. 21, at Silver Fox Golf Course. There are two starting times, one at 8:30 a.m. and another at 1:15 p.m. Prizes to be awarded and a barbecue lunch is provided. For more information, call 406-275-4983.
Saturday, August 22
Arts, crafts available at Social Powwow
PABLO –– The annual Social Powwow at the People’s Center on Highway 93 in Pablo is open to all artists and vendors from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. in the arbor at the center. Grand entry is at 4 p.m. This is a social gathering of native dancers, drums, and singers celebrating their different native dance styles. Vendors of native arts and crafts and food will have their goods available. (There will be no contest dancing.)
Rotary holds annual Chili Cook-off
POLSON –– The annual Rotary Chili Cook-off will be held Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Riverside Park.
Yard sale, you-dig plants to support Ware-Whipple family
POLSON — The Ware-Whipple family of Aware Wellness Center has to move to Panama in early September due to the respiratory health of their son. On Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. there will be a yardsale and a plant share, you dig free sumac, maple, some apples, pears, lots of comfrey, Jerusalem artichokes, sedum, pears to harvest, apples for winter storage, etc., all on donation basis.
The yard sale will have all things related to winter including clothing, coats, ski gear, ice fishing, hunting, guns, ammo, winter sheets, blankets and bed spreads, etc. Long term food storage for sale, too. Come support our family’s future farming in Panama, and come say goodbye. We are so thankful to such a loving community, we will miss you all and welcome you to our winter eco retreat escape Aware Wellness Retreat in northern Panama.
For more information call Kelly at 406-314-3808 or Whip at 406-314-3716.
Youth group raises funds for charity
POLSON — Catalyst Youth Group of New Life Christian Center, 1414 Second Street W, is asking all to come and give your support at their spaghetti feed on Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. at the New Life Christian Center. They are raising money for charity. The meal is just $4 per person or $18 dollars for a family of five or more. The spaghetti dinner includes dessert and a gluten-free dinner option will also be available. Donations will also be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please call 406-890-1407.
Sunday, August 23
Celebrate Native American Heritage Day
PABLO — Native American Heritage Day will be celebrated on Sunday, Aug. 23, at the Salish Kootenai College with Michael Ray Richardson. For more information, contact Monty Marengo at 406-212-1699.
Monday, August 24
Boys and Girls Clubs closed for week
RONAN/POLSON — Boys and Girls Clubs will be closed on Monday, Aug. 24 to Friday, Aug. 28.
Tuesday, August 25
Church invites all teachers to luncheon
ST. IGNATIUS – Mission Valley United Methodist Church on Post Creek Hill invites all teachers and school employees throughout Lake County to a Back-to-School luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25. All are welcome to enjoy food and friendship with teachers from other districts. School supplies will be available for staff to gather and take to their classrooms.
Middle School begins year with barbecue
POLSON – Polson Middle School will hold a beginning of the year barbecue and open house at the school on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 4-6 p.m. Students, families and teachers are all invited.
Park fees waived
GLACIER PARK –– Entrance fees to Glacier National Park, as well as other units of the National Park Service, will be waived on Tuesday, Aug. 25, for the 99th birthday of the National Park Service.
Wednesday, August 26
Heart to Heart plays at community dance
POLSON — Heart to Heart will be playing for this Wednesday’s dance. Come and join us for the fun at the Elks from 7-10 p.m. We need more dancers, so bring all of your friends and help to fill up the place. Treats, as always, are welcome and wonderful.
Learn how to dehydrate, preserve food
POLSON –– The Polson Farmers Market would like to invite you to a free class on dehydrating and preserving food from 2-3 p.m. on Aug. 26. Classes are for qualified SNAP recipients only. A $20 gift certificate will be given after the class is completed. The certificate is to be used at the market to purchase local produce. Classes will include children's activities … so bring the kids. The class is located at the Polson Flathead Reservation extension office, 701-B First Street E. The instructor will be Rene Kittle, MSU extension agent. Please sign up at the market with LouAnne Hoskinson or Melissa Michel.
Parents as Teachers have fun
POLSON – The Lake County Health Department’s Parents as Teachers program is sponsoring a “Staying Fit with Your Child” fun time on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Riverside Park in Polson. Pregnant moms and families with children under the age of 5 are welcome to attend this free program. This is a good chance to meet other families with young children, and to learn more about the free Parents as Teachers Home Visiting program. Call LCPH at 406-883-7288, for more information.
Thursday, August 27
Enjoy a free, full menu
POLSON – A free community dinner will take place on Aug. 27, at 6 p.m., at Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E. The menu includes casseroles, salads, and desserts. All are welcome.
Friday, August 28
Parents called to fall orientation
RONAN/POLSON —Boys and Girls Club Parent/Guardian Welcome Back Fall orientation for Polson and Ronan takes place on Friday, Aug. 28. Call 406-883-5021, for details.
Popular musicians to play in Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS — Rob Quist, Halliday Quist and Tim Ryan will perform at Symes Hotel.
Preschool to hold open house
POLSON — An open house for Good Shepherd’s Little Friends Preschool is on Friday, Aug. 28, from 4–6 p.m. Come to the preschool and meet teacher/director Heather Holmes, see the preschool and learn more about our program. We are a Christian preschool with emphasis on socialization and kindergarten readiness. Call 406-370-6397, for more information.
Reception celebrates four artists’ work
POLSON – On Friday, Aug. 28, from 5-7 p.m., a reception for artists Susan Evans, Joe Girsch, Karla Martinsen and and Rachel Phelps will be held. The “Fire Within Us” exhibit will be featured from Aug. 22-Oct. 3. Susan Evans’ work includes mobiles and calligraphy, Joe Girsch will show his photography, Karla Martinsen will show her two-dimensional and three-dimensional paintings and Rachel Phelps will present her grass weaving. Go to Sandpiperartgallery.com, for more information.
Seminar on relationships offered free to all
PABLO — The Relationship Seminar is open and free to the public. Bible based teaching on various relationships sponsored by the Spirit of Truth Church.
Dr. Mingo Guerrero is trained in biblical counseling and will talk on various relationships. Relationships will include marriage, youth and friends.
The seminar is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Spirit of Truth Church located at 7816 Highway 93 in Pablo, (the old All Red Paints building).