Saturday, August 19
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.
Saturday, August 19
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.
Saturday, August 19
Listen to Blues on the lake
POLSON — The seventh annual Flathead Lake Blues Festival will be held Friday, Aug. 18. Music includes Andre Floyd and the Mood Iguana, the Mike Murray Band, Halladay Quist, Ticket Sauce, Off in the Woods, the Kenny James Miller Band, Big Daddy and the Blue Notes, Jameson and the Sordid Seeds and Mudslide Charley. On Saturday, Aug. 19, the music includes the Michelle Taylor Band, Estelle and the Atomic Jive, Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method and Andrea Harsell and the Luna Roja. All of this happening on the shores of Flathead Lake at Sacajawea Park in Polson. For more information go to: www.flatheadlakebluesfestival. com.
Saturday, August 19
Visit gallery, watch artist work
POLSON — Takes Horse Gallery is excited to announce that guest artist Rachel Warner will be covering the gallery on Aug. 18 and 19 while we attend Crow Fair. Rachel’s talents will be on display as she works on a tonalist oil painting in the gallery. Stop in to see for yourself. Takes Horse Gallery is at 49487 Highway 93. Call for more information at 406-224-4943.
Dance at Social Powwow
PABLO – The annual Social Powwow at the People’s Center on Highway 93 in Pablo is planned for Aug. 19 and is open to all artists and vendors. This is a social gathering of native dancers, drums, stick games 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.) For times and more information call 406-675-0160.
Library picnic, prizes on tap at park
RONAN — On Saturday, Aug. 19, the grand prize drawing and picnic for the Ronan Library’s summer reading program takes place at Bockman Park. It will be held at noon at the big pavilion just off Eisenhower Street. You must be present to win.
Test yourself at triathlon
POLSON — The sixth annual Polson Triathlon will be held on Saturday, Aug. 19, at Riverside Park starting at 8:40 a.m. The Polson Triathlon is a locally run, locally inspired Olympic Distance Triathlon. For more information, visit: www.polsontriathlon. com or contact Matt Seeley at 406-871- 0216 or email: seeleyspeedwagon@ gmail.com.
Monday, August 21
Join Ronan Community Roundtable meeting
RONAN — A Ronan Community Roundtable meeting is currently scheduled for Monday, Aug. 21, at noon, at the Gathering Room in the Flower Mill on Main St. I’m hoping Chief Weaver and Mayor Aipperspach will make presentations on Ronan City happenings and possibly answer some questions from the group. Please feel free to bring a brown bag lunch and we hope to see you there.
Join Solar Eclipse Block Party
POLSON — North Lake County Public Library is hosting a Solar Eclipse Block Party on Monday, Aug. 21, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. A total solar eclipse will cross the United States on that day. In Polson we will see about 89% totality. The North Lake County Library Foundation is hosting a $5 hot dog lunch with all proceeds going toward the library’s Family Summer Reading Program. Mission Valley Eye Center/Ronan Eye Clinic has generously sponsored the purchase of more than 200 pairs of solar eclipse glasses that will be available at the party to safely view the eclipse. There will be crafts for kids, educational displays, a photo booth, music and more. We will have limited seating available – feel free to bring a lawn chair for comfort. The library will also be holding a huge book sale in the meeting room from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. that day. We hope to see you there.
School employees’ luncheon held
ST. IGNATIUS — The annual teacher and school employees’ appreciation luncheon will be held on Aug. 21 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Mission Valley United Methodist Church, (top of Post Creek Hill). School supplies will be available and as a special bonus this year, glasses to watch the eclipse will also be available. For more information, call 406-676- 8571 or 406-644-0122.
Wednesday, August 23
School begins in Charlo, Arlee
CHARLO/ARLEE — The first day of school for Charlo and Arlee Schools is Wednesday, Aug. 23.
Thursday, August 24
Help celebrate Gil’s 75th birthday
POLSON — The free “Night at the Museum” held at the Miracle of America Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, is held on the fourth Thursday evening of each month. On Thursday, Aug. 24, the program will answer a couple of the most commonly asked questions from museum visitors. Namely, “How did this museum get started?” and “Where did you get all of your stuff?” This event will also celebrate founder Gil Mangel’s 75th birthday so there will be cake and ice cream or root beer floats. We like to start the programs at 6:30 p.m. If you have any questions, you may call 406-270-7895.
Friday, August 25
Enter for free at Glacier Park
GLACIER PARK — There will be a free entrance day at Glacier National Park along with all other National Parks on Friday, Aug. 25, in commemoration of National Park Service Birthday.
Nkwusm invites parents, students to orientation
ARLEE — Nkwusm School’s Parent/Student Orientation is on Aug. 25, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Please come meet the staff, sign your papers, and laugh with each other. We look forward to seeing everyone this upcoming 2017-2018 school year.
Revival, preaching held on three days
PABLO — The Spirit of Truth Church is holding revival services with Brandan Maddox of Springfield, Oregon, from Aug. 25-27. Maddox, who grew up in Mobile, Alabama, will be preaching at 7 p.m. on Friday, at 1 p.m. on Saturday and at 11 a.m. on Sunday, at the church, 59855 U.S. 93 Frontage Road (next to Forkhorn Loop). For more information, call Pastor Mingo Guerrero at 406-837-2637.
Rodeo fun begins
POLSON — The Flathead River Indian Rodeo will be held at the Polson Fair Grounds on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 25 and 26, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and senior citizens, children 6 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased at the gate. For more information, call 406- 890-3309 or email peter@ pistolcreekrodeo.com. There will be live music after the rodeo each night. Food and beverage concessions will be available. Vendors spaces are available.
Saturday, August 26
CASA hosts yard sale
POLSON — CASA of Lake and Sanders counties is hosting a yard sale on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., at 39 Mission View Dr. Donations of yard sale items will be gratefully accepted and can be dropped off at this address anytime, or you may call 406-546-5807 for more information.
Shoot for free at Polson Range
POLSON — The annual Open House and Public Free Shoot Day will take place at Polson Shooters Association Range, 38386 Kerr Dam Road, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26. Join us to check out the range and see what we offer, to sight-in your rifles or hand guns, and for a free lunch of burgers or hot dogs and soft drinks. Bring a friend, neighbor or family member. For more information, call 406- 883-1110 or 406-249-2250.
Monday, August 28
Bowlers meet, for fall teams
RONAN —The Mission Valley Bowling Association’s fall meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 28, at Lucky Strike Lanes. If you are interested in schedules, teams, or have any pertinent information, please attend this meeting. Regular league bowling will start after Labor Day.
Wednesday, August 30
2017/18 school year begins
RONAN/ST. IGNATIUS/POLSON — The first day of school for Ronan, St. Ignatius and Polson Schools is Wednesday, Aug. 30.
Everyone invited to free dinner in Mission
ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Community dinner will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 30, at the St. Ignatius Sr. Citizens Center. A homecooked meal is served from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come eat. Bring yourself, your family, friends and or invite a neighbor. This event is hosted by the St. Ignatius CMA Church and friends.
Thursday, August 31
Plains Fair begins
PLAINS — The 2017 Sanders County Fair buildings open. PRCA Bull riding takes place at 8 p.m. For information regarding 4-H competitions contact: County Extension Office at 406-827-6934. No dogs are allowed on the fairway.
Friday, September 1
Kick-up your heels at Plains Fair, rodeo
PLAINS — Powder River Rodeo L.L.C.– at 8 p.m. Carnival, amusement, and midway concessions will also be available. For information regarding 4-H competitions contact: County Extension Office at 406-827-6934. No dogs are allowed in the fairway.
Learn about permaculture gardens, farms
HOT SPRINGS — The 7th annual Inland Northwest Permaculture Convergence will be held Sept. 1-3 in Hot Springs. Bring the family and tour local permaculture gardens and farms, attend workshops, learn from leaders on the undulating edge of design and application of appropriate technologies, exchange ideas, children’s and teen programs provided by Ravenwood. Permaculture is the development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient and can be applied to both urban and rural living. For more information, visit: inlandnorthwestpermaculturecom.
Music gang comes back on Fridays
POLSON — After a dormant year, I’m going to try to revive the “Pickin’ in the Park” gang at the “Boardwalk” in Boettcher Park. The boardwalk is is adjacent to the Port Polson Playhouse. If you sing or play any musical (electric or acoustic) instrument or just want to sit and listen, then join us each Friday at 3 p.m. starting June 16. A lawn chair and blanket may be advisable, and if you get hungry then stop and eat at the Boardwalk food booth. The music genres start in the 1950s, but any year is OK … join us.
Pioneer Museum opens in Polson through Sept. 15
POLSON — The Polson Flathead Historical Museum, “The Pioneer Museum on Main Street” invites you to view amazing exhibits of daily life in the Mission Valley and Flathead Lake area in the late 1800s and early 1900s, such as the stagecoach, chuck wagon, fire trucks, Calamity Jane’s saddle and Flathead Lake’s ‘Nessie” (some say it was, some say it wasn’t, caught here) and much more. We open for the season on Memorial Day each year, and goes until Friday, Sept. 15. The museum is located at 708 Main Street and operates Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Closed on Sundays) There is a visitor fee of $10 and children under 10 years old are admitted free with a paying adult. For more information, go to: www.flatheadmuseum.org.
Saturday, September 2
Demolition Derby ends the fair day
PLAINS — The Sanders County Fair continues at 9 a.m. The Demolition Derby takes place in the main arena at approximately 7 p.m. Carnival, amusement, and midway concessions will also be available. For information regarding 4-H competitions contact: County Extension Office at 406-827-6934. No dogs are allowed in the fairway.
Enjoy breakfast at VFW
RONAN — The VFW will serve up breakfast from 7-11 a.m. at the VFW on Round Butte Rd.
Garage sale to benefit Methodist Church
POLSON — The First United Methodist Church of Polson is having a multi-family garage sale on Saturday, Sept. 2, at the church, 301 Sixteenth Ave. E. All proceeds support the church.c
Hardy to exhibit photographic artwork
CHARLO — The Ninepipes Museum of early Montana, located just south of Ronan, showcases various artists on the first Saturday of each month, June-October, in the gift shop at the museum. Photographer Cordell Hardy will exhibit his work from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday, September 3
Accordionists to meet
POLSON — The Northwest Montana Accordion Association will meet at the Elks in Polson on Sunday, Sept. 3, from 2-5:30 p.m.
Monday, September 4
Multiple genres shown at new exhibit through Oct. 13
POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery, 306 Main Street, Polson, presents “Making It Up as I Go.” This exhibit will definitely capture your imagination. It features artists Nancy Miler (painter), Donna Winn (3D mixed media), Nancy Zadra (impressionist/ abstract painter), Gerald Garcelone (woodwork), Susan Evans (3D mixed media), Carol Rae (jewelry), and Sue Ball (lino-prints). The exhibit will run from Sept. 4 until Oct. 13. Artists reception for this exhibit is on Sept. 8 from 5-7 p.m. at the Gallery.
Tuesday, September 5
All welcome at Back Country Horsemen meeting
RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their next monthly meeting on Sept. 5, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW. Stop by and see what this great club is all about. All are welcome.
Quilters hold fabric yard sale, meeting
RONAN — The first regular guild meeting will be Sept. 5 with a fabric yard sale from 2-6 p.m. at the Terrace Lake Community Alliance Church on Terrace Lake Rd. Bring your fabrics and patterns etc. that you would like to sell with your price and your name on a tag.
At 6:30 p.m. we will collect dues and registration, sign up for committees and refreshments for the new year. A 15-minute demonstration by Marion Sands will also take place.
The Stargello pattern will be used by Cheryle Phillips of Fiber Arts at our first class on Sept. 30 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Refreshments will be provided by the Presidency. If you have questions, call 406- 544-2084.
Wednesday, September 6
Polson Chamber luncheon
POLSON — The Sept. 6 luncheon meeting of the Polson Chamber of Commerce will feature Nick Kaufman of the WGM Group in Missoula. The luncheon will be held at the Red Lion Ridgewater Inn from noon-1 p.m. Cost of the luncheon will be $11. Reservations are not required. For additional information about the Chamber and its activities, call 406-883-5969.
Project LAUNCH to host Touchpoints training
Brazelton Touchpoints Individual Level Training, hosted by CSKT Project LAUNCH Program, will take place Wednesday-Friday, Sept. 6-8. Joelfré Grant and Heidi Roibal will facilitate. This training supports professionals in forming strength-based partnership with families and opportunities to support parents in understanding their child’s behavior and strengths leading to a stronger emotional bond, which is critical to a child’s development. Call 406-250-0442 for more information.
Thursday, September 7
Boy Scouts role discussed at Kiwanis meeting
POLSON — The Polson Kiwanis Club meet the first and third Thursday each month at KwaTaqNuk Resort, Koostatah room downstairs, from noon-1 p.m. Our speaker on Sept. 7 will be American Legion Commander Russ Harbin who will talk about the Boy Scouts. Among other activities, the Polson Boy Scout Troop 1947 participated with the American Legion on Flag Day, June 14, to give tired flags a proper send off at the Lake View Cemetery. Russ will discuss the role of the Boy Scouts in the Polson community. All are welcome.
New program, free testing available
POLSON — Ms. Carolyn Casey of Connections will be in Polson on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 2-5 p.m. at Journey Be Church, 101 Seventh Ave. W to host her program called “Friends with a Point,” offering free HIV and Hep C testing. Testing is anonymous and the client receives the results within a few minutes. Connections will also be testing in the Kalispell area. If you are in the areas of Arlee or Polson and need to be tested or would like harm reduction supplies, condoms and or information, please stop. For more information, please call 406-451-9995.
Friday, September 8
All Lake County Democrats called to annual picnic
POLSON — Inviting all Lake County Democrats to come together on Friday, Sept. 8, for our annual picnic, where you will meet new friends and connect with old friends. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. at Boettcher Park (next to the Polson Golf Course). Ham and turkey will be provided. Please bring a side dish, chair and your favorite drink. Executive Director of Montana Democrats, Nancy Keenan, will be our guest speaker. Live music will be provided by Hunter, Torres and Brookman. A basket will be passed since this is also a fundraiser.
Commissioner Barron to speak at Pachyderm Club
POLSON — Lake County Commissioner Bill Barron will speak at the Friday, Sept. 8, noon meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club at the Polson Rural Fire Department Building, 25 Regatta Road. He will talk about the Annual UM Aber Day Kegger and Reunion Concert and how it came to Polson and how long it is expected to remain. Everyone who wants to learn about the concrete stage built at the Fairgrounds and the expected economic impact of this endeavor is invited to attend the meeting.
Free Friendship Dinner served
POLSON —The September Friendship Table Dinner is on Sept. 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.
Mission Valley Live holds kick-off concert
POLSON — Violinist Byron Wallis and piano performer Alfredo Oyaguez will give a special performance on Friday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 301 Fourth Ave. E. This is a kick-off performance for the 2017-18 Mission Valley Live season. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased by calling 406-887-2739.
Saturday, September 9
Dayton Daze fires up the fifties
DAYTON — The Chief Cliff Volunteer Fire Department is traveling back to the fifties this September for the 26th annual Dayton Daze celebration. “Fired Up for the Fifties” is the theme of this year’s fundraiser and everyone is encouraged to dress up and join in the fun. Whether you choose to channel Holly Golightly, Kookie, Rizzo or the Fonz, you can be one “cooool cat” recapturing the fun and innocence of the 1950s. Because you can’t revisit the ‘50s without a few cherry hotrods, we’re bringing back the car show, along with our ever-popular parade (line-up at 1 p.m., parade at 2 p.m. and prizes for best floats and costumes), live music by Larry Myer, flea market, kids’ games, face-painting, firefighter competitions, free blood pressure screenings, food and frozen treats, a shuttle to the Mission Mountain Winery, the Dayton Harbor (for free sailboat rides) and to historic sites in Proctor. To cap off the event, we’ll be raffling off a gorgeous, lever-action Henry Big Boy .44 mag (or $500 cash), and gift cards for gas and groceries and more. (Tickets available from all CCVFD members and at the Farmers’ Market in Polson.) Drawings for prizes will be held throughout the day, with the BIG prize drawings at 5 p.m. The fun starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Dayton Park. Come out and support the Chief Cliff Volunteer Fire Department and QRU at this community-wide event and see what all the excitement is about. For more information, call 406-849-5917.
Dragon boats gather in Lakeside
LAKESIDE — The sixth annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival will be held on Sept. 9-10, in Lakeside. The annual Montana Dragon Boat Festival brings family fun, spirited competition and colorful pageantry to Volunteer Park on Flathead Lake in Lakeside, just 10 miles south of Kalispell. For more information about registration and the festival, go to: MontanaDragonBoat. com.
Enjoy lunch, ask questions
ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an open house on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. We will serve lunch and have stuff for the kids. Please come meet your local fire men and woman and have a burger. Also, if you are interested in volunteering, now is the time to get your questions answered.
Fort Connah fall rendezvous event cancelled
CHARLO — Due to unhealthy heavy smoke levels in the lower Mission Valley, the Sept. 9 and 10 Ft. Connah Rendezvous has been cancelled. We are now making plans for our big Spring Rendezvous which will be held the first weekend in May 2018.
Paint-out begins at Riverside Park
POLSON — Local artists join artists around the world for the 16th Annual Great Worldwide Paint-out, sponsored by the International Plein Air Painters Group, on Saturday, Sept. 9, at Polson’s Riverside Park. Contact Margery Christensen for details on the local event and visit IPAP’s website: ipap.homestead.com, for international events.
Sunday, September 10
Fall baseball signups held
POLSON — On Sunday, Sept. 10, at noon, the MV Mariners will have Fall Ball signups and the first practice. This all takes place at the MV Mariners’ field in Polson.
Help change the world one wall at a time
ST. IGNATIUS — Join us on Sunday, Sept. 10, at 2 p.m. at 312 First Ave. N in St. Ignatius as we come together to discuss justice and equality. There are places in the world where education is a crime. Just ask the Baha’i youth of Iran, who have been expelled from school, arrested, abused, and denied access to a college education because of their religion. You and your family and friends are invited to watch and discuss a new film, which will inspire and encourage us in our own ongoing work for justice and equality in our community. All are welcome. Here’s a link for the trailer of the film: http://www. notacrime.me/thefilm. Children’s activities will be provided. Hosted by the Baha’i’s of the Flathead Reservation as part of the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Baha’u’llah, the Founder of the Baha’i Faith. Call 406-745-4701 for directions or questions.
Monday, September 11
Learn Native culture
PABLO — The People’s Center holds Native American Awareness Week activities during the second week of September. Events are geared towards educating school children about Salish, Pend’Oreille and Kootenai history, culture and traditions. The week’s activities and events are free and open to the community to participate in. See demonstrations of slicing and drying wild game, fry bread making, hide tanning, drumming, singing and native dancing. For more information and confirmed dates, call 406-675-0160.
Trade peanut butter for fine reduction
POLSON – North Lake County Public Library in Polson is holding a peanut butter drive the week of Sept. 11-16. All contributions from this weeklong event will be donated to the Polson Loaves and Fish Food Pantry. Overdue fines will be reduced by one dollar for each item donated. Please call 406-883-8225 for more information.
Tuesday, September 12
Best Beginnings invites all to meetings
PABLO — The Best Beginnings Children’s Partnership Serving the Flathead Reservation and Lake County will host a viewing of the documentary "Resilience" at its fall quarterly meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12, in the Mission Valley Power conference room. “Resilience” is a one-hour follow-up film to the documentary “Paper Tigers;” both films were directed by James Redford, and both explore the impacts of adverse childhood experiences on our children. The BBCP invites anyone with an interest in the well-being of our youngest citizens to attend our quarterly meetings. Join parents, early childhood educators, daycare provides, home visitors, health professionals and others as we share ways we can meet the needs of and provide for the physical and emotional safety of the next generations. All meetings start with coffee, snacks and networking, and presentations are from 9-11 a.m. For more information, call 406- 883-7209.
Wednesday, September 13
Adult coloring workshop offered at library
POLSON — “Coloring with Class,” an adult coloring program, will be offered on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. in the North Lake County Public Library meeting room at 2 First Ave. E. In this session, Angela will use art principles to give a curated coloring piece a simple matting and frame. There will be lots of visual examples, supplies and encouragement in this fun, hands-on mini workshop, and, of course, the usual yummy snacks and coloring choices. If you haven’t been to a coloring session before, we would love to have you. Call the library at 406-883-8225 if you have questions.
Auxiliary to meet at Ronan VFW Hall
RONAN — The VFW Auxiliary will meet on Sept. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Ronan. For more information, call 406-676- 3380.
Children’s Choir to begin again
RONAN — The Mission Valley Choir will begin its third year on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at the Faith Lutheran Church, 406 Fifth Ave. SW. Children in grades two to six are welcome. Snacks and game/circle time is from 3:45-4:14 p.m. Rehearsal is from 4:15-5:30 p.m. (This is a change from last year.) For more information, call 406-207-3032 or email: gill4748@hotmail.com.
Evening of fun planned at Mission Church event
ST. IGNATIUS — A Family Night Kick-off will take place at St. Ignatius Catholic Mission for the 2017-18 Religious Education Program on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the church social hall. It is an evening of fun, including dinner, dessert, drawing for door prizes and visiting with old friends and new. Our religious educators would like to discuss and plan with you ways we can work together to nurture our children and youth.
Free Zen meditation class offered
POLSON — Learn the Art of Zen meditation. A Zen meditation class is being offered at the YogaHeart Studio, 314 Main Street, on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. The class will be presented by Zen Priest Zenku, Jerry Smyers. There is no charge for the class. Everyone is welcome. For more details call 847- 721-0665
Polson Rural Fire Board to meet
POLSON — The regular monthly meeting of the Polson Rural Fire District Board of Trustees will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station, no. 1 meeting room, 25-B Regatta Rd. There is a permanent time change to 6 p.m. for all future meetings.
Thursday, September 14
Cherry Symposium comes to Polson
POLSON — The Montana Cherry Symposium will be held Thursday, Sept. 14, at the KwaTuqNuk Resort. The Montana Department of Agriculture and the Montana Cherry Advisory Committee will host the event. Speakers will address topics on orchard systems, pollination, harvest methods, produce safety and nutrition. Producer and speaker panels will address questions that directly affect the growers. Registration is $30 and includes a light breakfast and lunch. Those interested in attending the symposium can register by visiting: http://agr. mt.gov/Cherry-Symposium.
NA Club to hold suicide awareness walk
POLSON — Polson High School Native American Club (Indigenous United Nations Youth Club) will have a suicide awareness walk and candlelight event on Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. The event will take place at Polson High School.
Friday, September 15
Munch up dessert, learn about fishing
BIG ARM — At 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15, the Big Arm Association will host a dessert potluck at the historic Big Arm School. Our guest speaker for the evening will be Cindy Benson, Fishery Specialist from the CSKT and she also oversees Mack Days. So, bring your favorite dessert to share with neighbors and friends and learn more about fishing on our beautiful Flathead Lake.
Saturday, September 16
Celtic Festival held in Kalispell
KALISPELL —The third annual Flathead Celtic Festival is on Sept. 16 at Herron Park in Kalispell. Enjoy a day of fun for the whole family including highland athletics, Celtic music, Irish dance exhibitions, and a beer and wine tent. Come and spend the day with your friends and family and enjoy food, local wares and culture with a Celtic twist from local vendors. Festivities start at 9 a.m. and last all day, including a parade of clans and a welcome ceremony at noon. Bring a chair and be ready for some fun. Dogs on leashes welcome too.
High School Rodeo held in Polson
POLSON — Lake County High School Rodeo will be held at Polson Fairgrounds Saturday, Sept. 16 starting at 9:30 a.m. Two rodeos will run that day. Watch as the girls and boys participate in a wide range of rodeo activities: barrels, saddle broncs, goat tying, and breakaway and possibly there will be sports shooting. There will be a great concession stand. For more information, call 406-544-8836.
Join MVAS Puppy Party fundraiser
POLSON — On Sept. 16, at the Red Lion Inn from 6-9 p.m., the Mission Valley Animal Shelter will hold a Puppy Party fundraiser to benefit the shelter and a much needed puppy room addition as well as upgrades and repairs. A prime rib and salmon dinner will be provided by the Finley Point Grill following a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are sold for $50 per person at the Mission Valley Animal Shelter and Seconds-2-Go, the shelter’s thrift store in Polson. For further information, call the MVAS at 406-883-5312.
Multi-event fundraiser proceeds benefit special education
POLSON —On Saturday, Sept. 16, we will host a ZumbaThon Fundraiser. The proceeds will go towards supporting our local special education programs. The event will include a bake sale, a silent auction, a ticket raffle, and of course dancing. It will take place on Sept. 16 from 3-5 p.m. at the Polson High School gymnasium. Tickets are currently on sale for $10 for ages 12 and up and $5 for ages 4-11, and free for ages 3 and under. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance through Mel Butler at 406-871- 1182 or email mbutler@ polson.k12.mt.us.
Sunday, September 17
Annual pilgrimage held
STEVENSVILLE — Annual Salish Pilgrimage march to St. Mary’s Mission in Stevensville will be on Sunday, Sept. 17, at 3 p.m. with a potluck dinner to follow.
Walk for peace
ARLEE — Save the date for the 13th annual Festival of Peace and the sixth Annual Walk-A-Mile for Peace at the Garden on Sunday, Sept. 17, which begins at 10 a.m. The all day free event invites people to come together to sing, dance and pray for peace and harmony until 7 p.m. There will guest speakers, live music, meditation as well as goods and craft vendors. This is a free event. Call 406-726-0555 or go to: www.ewambuddhagarden. org.
Monday, September 18
Learn about herbs
POLSON — The Thyme for Herbs group will meet Monday, Sept. 18, at 7 pm in the meeting room of the North Valley Library in Polson. Our main topic is “Herbs Can Help You Survive the Future.” Other discussions will include: Dealing with drug resistant microbes; the importance of saving seed; harvesting medicinal roots; and why we need to ferment foods. Anyone interested in learning more about herbs or taking charge of your health is welcome. For information call 406-319-2446.
Tuesday, September 19
Author gives free presentation
POLSON — North Lake County Public Library in Polson announces a free 90-minute evening program presented by author/educator Sharon Randolph. The program’s title is “Canada’s Mountain National Parks: A Celebration of Canada’s 150th Anniversary of Confederation in 2017.” This slideshow and discussion will be held in the library meeting room on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 5:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and everyone is welcome.The library is located at 2 First Ave. E. in Polson. Please call the circulation desk at 406-883- 8225 for more information.