Saturday, August 27
Jocko Valley Museum opens
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.
Saturday, August 27
Enjoy musical, comedy at Theater on the Lake 8/11 through 8/28
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.
Saturday, August 27
Caregiver class set
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.
Saturday, August 27
Enter free at Glacier Park Aug. 25 through Aug. 28
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.
Celebrate 60-year reunion
NINEPIPE — The Polson High School class of 1956 is celebrating their 60th class reunion at Allentown on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 1-5 p.m. If you have questions call Shirley Eye at 406-745-4514.
Mark your calendars
BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will be holding their annual Community Barn Dance on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at the Big Arm Historic School. Ken’s Country Combo will provide music. The food menu will include hamburgers, beans, chips, coleslaw, ice cream, cookies and beverage. In lieu of a charge for the meal, donations will gladly be accepted. There will be a raffle for our “Made in Montana” themed baskets. Put on your dancing boots and come on down and join the fun. For more information, call 406- 849-5064
Support junior golfers, youth soccer
POLSON — The annual Rotary Chili Cook-off will be held Saturday, Aug. 27, from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Chili cooking begins at 8 a.m.; free entertainment begins at 11 a.m.; public tasting of chili begins at noon and the raffle drawing takes place at 2 p.m. Make sure you purchase your raffle tickets to help the Jr. Golf Program. Tickets are only $25 each or five for $100. There are six prizes to choose from: $1000 in cash, $1000 in groceries, $1000 in gas, 300-350 pounds of cut beef, a wine cellar of a minimum of 60 bottles of wine or two 2016 season golf passes to Polson Bay Golf Course. Need not be present to win. Tickets are available from Cameron in the Pro Shop at the Polson Bay Golf Course.