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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

RONAN/ST. IGNATIUS/POLSON — The first day of school for Ronan, St. Ignatius and Polson Schools is Wednesday, Aug. 30.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

RONAN — The VFW will serve up breakfast from 7-11 a.m. at the VFW on Round Butte Rd.

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

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.

POLSON — The Northwest Montana Accordion Association will meet at the Elks in Polson on Sunday, Sept. 3, from 2-5:30 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.