Thursday, August 17
Boys and Girls Club starts in Ronan, Polson
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.
Thursday, August 17
Fitness for kids’ program starts
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.
Thursday, August 17
RMS begins food program
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.
Thursday, August 17
Watch ‘Death by Golf ’ through Aug. 27
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.
Thursday, August 17
Class for Caregivers given through Sept. 12
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.
Thursday, August 17
Join Mission VBS
ST. IGNATIUS — A vacation Bible school will take place Aug. 14 - 18, at Zion Lutheran Church, 306 Second Ave. from 8:30- 11:20 a.m. Zion Lutheran Church is sponsoring Mighty Fortress, a vacation Bible school program. We’ll learn about Jesus through five Bible stories, meet new friends, do fun activities, sing great songs, make crafts, play games, eat snacks, and more. It’s going to be fun, but it would be more fun with you there. For more information, contact Pastor Whaley at 406-745-4149 or go to: email@lcmsmontana.org.
SPLASH hosted by Riverside Recreation, OH Well Drill & Pump
POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce’s August SPLASH will be held on Thursday, Aug. 17, from 5- 7 p.m. This event will be hosted by Riverside Recreation, 412 Second Street West and co-host will be OH Well Drill and Pump. The monthly Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour (SPLASH) offers participants the chance to network and learn more about the featured business each month. For additional information about this and other Chamber programs, visit www.polsonchamber.com or call 406-883-5969.