Saturday, August 26
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 26
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 26
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.
Saturday, August 26
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.
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.