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 13-Aug. 26. Applications may be picked up onsite or at: www.flatheadbgc.org. Breakfast and lunch will be provided by school feeding programs and a snack and dinner will be provided by the club. Activities include: art, technology, swimming, fitness, gardening, photography, robotics, reading, character development, hiking and community service. Additional activities include: Ninepipes Museum, library reading program, camping in Glacier Park, Summer Brain Gain program, SMART moves program.

ARLEE — The Arlee Jocko Valley Museum, run by the Arlee Historical Society, opens for the summer July 4 and will be open every other Saturday from 2-4 p.m. or by appointment, until Labor Day. The museum has many historical displays including many photographs of Native and homesteading families. There are hundreds of obituaries with genealogy information. There is also a military display commemorating those who have given their lives for this country. The Arlee Museum is located at corner of Bouch and Fyant (by the grade school). For more information or to arrange a viewing appointment, call 406-726-3167.

POLSON — The Port Polson Players in association with the Mission Valley Friends of the Arts present “Guys On Ice” a musical/comedy. Shows will take place Wednesday-Saturday, Aug. 11-28, at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. The Theater on the Lake is located on Highway 93 S at Boettcher Park. For reservations call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers@centurytel.net.

POLSON — Western Montana Area VI Agency of Aging presents a Powerful Tools for Caregivers six-week class session to give you, the caregiver, tools you need to avoid burnout. The classes will be each Thursday, Aug.11- Sept.15, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the O-Maley conference room on the second floor of Providence St. Joseph Medical Center #6, Thirteenth Ave. E. The cost is $50 with assistance available. Register by calling 406-883-7284 or 1-800-266-4188.

GLACIER PARK — Entrance fees to Glacier National Park, as well as other units of the National Park Service, will be waived on Thursday, Aug. 25, through Sunday, August 28, in commemoration of National Park Service birthday weekend.

POLSON — The Flathead River Rodeo, also known as the Indian National Finals Tour Rodeo, takes place Aug. 25, 26 and 27. Events begin at 6:30 p.m. with live music after the rodeo each night. Food and beverage concessions will be available. Vendor space is available. For more information, call 406-240-5925.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Nest offers a variety of free activities, and parents with children prenatal to age 5 are invited to attend. One of our ongoing groups is our Breastfeeding Support Group, which meets the second Monday and the fourth Friday of the month, from 10:30 a.m.-noon. The next group will meet on Friday, Aug. 26. You may bring your children; we will have snacks and door prizes for everyone.

Call 406-745-3757 or go to our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/thenestmontana or email: nestmontana@ gmail.com to be placed on our activities mailing list.

RONAN — On Friday, Aug. 26, a roast beef birthday luncheon will be served at noon. The meal comes with fruit, veggies, bread and dessert at a cost of $4 for those over 60 years old and $5 for those under 60 years old. Call Mission Valley Senior Center at 406-676-2371 for more information.

HOT SPRINGS — Enjoy the blues provided by John Kelley at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

RONAN — Join Chief Weaver for “Coffee with the Chief,” Friday, Aug. 26, at Dobson Creek Coffee Company, 62599 Highway 93, from 9-10 a.m. Chief Weaver will talk about the Public Safety Mill Levy on the Nov. 8 ballot. “Coffee with the Chief ” is a recurring event that will take place at various locations in the City of Ronan.

ARLEE — NKwusm Salish Language School will host an orientation/open house for returning and new students on Aug. 26. Are you interested in the Salish Language and its revitalization? Would you like your child to be a part of this revitalization throughout their education? If so, please plan on attending the open house on Friday, Aug. 26. Student Orientation meeting will be held at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. The teachers will be available throughout the day to answer any additional questions. If you need more information, call the Nkwusm School at 406-726- 5050. Lemlmts pesya.

POLSON — A reception will be held at Sandpiper Gallery on Main Street for artists featuring their work in the “Fresh Perspective” exhibit on Friday, Aug. 26, from 5-7 p.m. For more information contact the Gallery at 406- 883-5956.

POLSON — Come learn and earn $20 worth of Fresh SNAP Double Dollars to be spent on locally grown produce at the Polson Farmers Market. All are welcome, including children, but only SNAP recipients will receive market credit. Tour the market, learn about heirloom produce, and meet local growers. The tour will conclude with a healthy snack at the Flathead Reservation Extension Office. Participants will meet at the market master booth to begin tour. Space is limited; sign up at the Polson Farmer’s Market today.