Tuesday, August 23
Website building class offered
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will host a “How to Build a Website” technology class at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, August 24
‘King Lear’ performed in Plains
PLAINS — Montana Shakespeare in the Parks rendition of “King Lear” will be performed on Wednesday, Aug. 24 from 6-8 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Visit www.shakespeareintheparks.org for a full schedule. All performances are free.
Free online meditation class offered
ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, Aug. 24, and on subsequent Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku, including meditation instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom. The classes will be each Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 406-847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.
Irrigators to meet
RONAN — The Flathead Irrigation District will hold their monthly meeting on Aug. 24 at 1 p.m. The current meeting location is upstairs at Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main Street SW in Ronan.
Thursday, August 25
Flathead River Rodeo returns
POLSON — The four time Indian National Finals Rodeo of the year, Flathead River Rodeo, returns to the Flathead Reservation in Polson on Aug. 25, 26 and 27, at the Polson Fairgrounds. Indian National Finals Tour Rodeo draws contestants from all over the U.S. and Canada to compete for over $50,000 in prize money and awards, and is a qualifying event for the INFR Finals, held in Las Vegas in November.
Produced by KwaTaqNuk Resort & Casino and the CSKT Tribes, the event features three days of rodeo action, food and beverage vendors, other vendors, a large screen TV in the arena and live music each night after rodeo action.
Free entry to Glacier Park celebrates GAOA
GLACIER PARK — Entry to Glacier National Park is free on this day, Wednesday, Aug. 4 in celebration of the first anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act.
Friday, August 26
Library holds sale, raffles quilt
POLSON — On Friday and Saturday, Aug. 26-27 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. the North Lake County Public Library’s Friends of the Library will hold a huge used book and media sale.
Come in to browse the large inventory of materials. Bargains are here for you. The group will also be selling raffle tickets for a beautiful Amish Quilt.
Barn dance held, huckleberry ice cream served
BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will host our 14th Barn Dance on Friday, Aug. 26 from 5:30-9 p.m. at our historic Big Arm School. We will serve grilled burgers with all the fixings, coleslaw, baked beans, potato chips, and a beverage. Everyone loves the delicious huckleberry ice cream from the Cove Deli that we serve for dessert. Dinner is from 5:30-7 p.m. We gladly accept donations for the meal. Music will be provided by Destination DJ from Kalispell from 7-9 p.m. Dust off your dancing shoes and join us for a fun-filled evening.
Open Mic planned for WMMC
RONAN — Enjoy open mic at the Western Montana Musicians Co-op, 1 Eisenhower St SW (The Red Poppy), takes place from 7-9 p.m. This event is hosted by Coy and Charlie. Whether you’re a musician, performer, poet, comedian or just love live music, stop by the WMMC and check out our talented members. We'd love to see ya. When you arrive, sign up for a spot and show us what you got. We are a member-based, member-funded cooperative. Friday Night Open Mic is free, however, for non-members donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated!
Shakespeare in the Parks performs in Mission
ST. IGNATIUS — Montana Shakespeare in the Parks presents “King Lear” from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26 at the Good Old Days Park in St. Ignatius.
Audiences are encouraged to arrive early with chairs, blankets and picnics. Visit www.shakespeareintheparks.org for a full schedule. All performances
Saturday, August 27
Twelfth Night performance performed in Charlo
CHARLO — Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” will be performed on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 6-8 p.m. at Palmer Park. Audiences are encouraged to arrive early with chairs, blankets and picnics.
Visit www.shakespeareintheparks.org for a full schedule. All performances are free.
Sunday, August 28
Golfers to compete in Polson
POLSON — Polson Bay Golf Course will host the Club Championship for PBGC pass holders on Aug. 28. Call 406-407-7656 for more information.
Wednesday, August 31
Night School Open Jazz Jam on tap at The Red Poppy
A Night School Open Jazz Jam will take place at the Western Montana Musicians Co-op, 1 Eisenhower St. SW (The Red Poppy) from 8-11 p.m. This event is hosted by Lee Whalen. Whether you’re a musician, performer, poet, comedian or just love live music, the Western Montana Musicians Co-op is for you! Always FREE but donations are most appreciated. The deets: "Night School" Jazz Jam at the Red Poppy on Wednesday, June 29 from 8 p.m. - ? Bring your [Real Books](https://amzn.to/3Mn0Rr3) or photocopied lead sheets (consider bringing 3x to share around, yeah?), and let's put some glide in your stride, some swang in your thang, and a hep in your step at the first jam dedicated to jazz music at the Red Poppy! We are a member-based, member-funded cooperative. The Night School Jazz Jam is free, however, for non-members, donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated.
Night School Open Jazz Jam on tap at the Red Poppy
RONAN — A Night School Open Jazz Jam will take place at the Western Montana Musicians Co-op, 1 Eisenhower St. SW (The Red Poppy) from 8-11 p.m. This event is hosted by Lee Whalen. Whether you’re a musician, performer, poet, comedian or just love live music, the Western Montana Musicians Co-op is for you! Always FREE but donations are most appreciated. The deets: “Night School” Jazz Jam at the Red Poppy on Wednesday, June 29 from 8 p.m. - ? Bring your [Real Books](https://amzn.to/3Mn0Rr3) or photocopied lead sheets (consider bringing 3 copies to share around, yeah?), and let’s put some glide in your stride, some swang in your thang, and a hep in your step at the first jam dedicated to jazz music at the Red Poppy! We are a member-based, member-funded cooperative. The Night School Jazz Jam is free, however, for non-members, donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated.
Thursday, September 1
Library’s Story Time returns
POLSON — Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. at the North Lake County Public Library’s Story Time is returning with a new theme every week. The theme for Sept. 1 is “Back to School.”
Sanders County Fair begins
PLAINS — The Sanders County Fair opens on Thursday, Sept. 1 and ends on Sunday, Sept. 4.
Friday, September 2
Enjoy harp music at library
POLSON — The Lake County Public Library will host Debbie Conrad as she plays her harp. Music starts at 3:30 p.m. Feel free to sit and listen or enjoy the music while you browse in the library.
Saturday, September 3
candidates to share concerns
POLSON — The Montecahto Club, Lake County Republicans and Lake County Democrats are hosting a Montana Legislature Candidate Forum on Monday, Oct. 3, from 6-8 p.m. at the Montecahto Club, 35432 MT Hwy 35 (opposite the Finley Point Grill). All candidates running for HD 12, HD 15, HD 93 and SD 8 have been invited.
Please join us at the Montecahto Club to hear our candidates share their legislative concerns.
Mondays mean Mother Goose
POLSON — Join us at 9:15 a.m. at the North Lake County Public Library. Mother Goose is geared toward ages 0 to 3, but all are welcome.
We encourage parents & caregivers to participate with their children for this early learning time.
The doors open at 9 a.m.
Museum features artists
CHARLO — The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana will hold a First Saturday Artist event where featured artists, authors or crafts persons exhibit their work.
This fourth event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 3.
Check out the museum’s Facebook page for more information.
Pancakes, sausage more served at Big Arm breakfast
BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will host our Fall Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 3 at our historic Big Arm School from 8:30-11:30 a.m. We will serve pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Monetary donations are gratefully accepted. For more information contact Nancy Foster, BAA Secretary at 406-849-5064.
Sunday, September 4
Horsemen hold Octoberfest
RONAN — Mission Valley Backcountry Horsemen will hold their next monthly meeting on Oct. 4, 2022, at the VFW in Ronan at 7 p.m. Club members and their families and friends will hold an Octoberfest potluck first at 7 p.m. and afterwards we will have our regular meeting. Bring your favorite dish and enjoy the festivities, see old friends and make new friends. Can’t wait to see you there.
Monday, September 5
Library closed for Labor Day
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day. Remember that our digital library is always open! Go to our website at: northlakecountylibrary.org for more information on our digital collection. You can check out magazines, e-books, audiobooks, watch movies, check out our free online resources and put materials on hold.