PLAINS — The Sanders County Fair and PRCA Rodeo at the Sanders County Fairgrounds is Aug. 27-Sept. 2, 8 a.m. to midnight daily. Parking is $5 but fairgrounds entrance is free. Arena events start Thursday, Aug. 29, with the PRCA sanctioned bull riding and then two nights of PRCA rodeo, Friday, Aug. 30 and Saturday, Aug. 31. The demolition derby ends the fair on Sunday, Sept. 1. Event fees vary. Go to http://www.sanderscountyfair.com, for more information.

POLSON — The Port Polson Players present “The Hue Revue,” comedy including colorful musical melodies Wednesday Aug. 21, thru Sunday, Sept. 1. Wednesday-Sundays the curtain is at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Call for reservations at (406) 883-9212 or email: portpolsonplayers@centurytel.net.

ARLEE — Purchase your produce for the week at Jocko Valley Farmers’ Market, as well as some great baked goods, value added foods and arts and crafts. Enjoy a delicious dinner served by the Arlee Senior Center and local, live music. On  Aug. 28, Rennie Frank entertains from 5-7 p.m. For more information or to be a vendor, contact Kelley at (406) 726-5550

RONAN — Little Lambs Christian Preschool is gearing up for the 2013-14 school year. Our open house is Thursday, Aug. 29, at 6 p.m. 

For more information, leave a message at (406) 676-8283 or (406) 676-8280. Little Lambs Christian Preschool is located at 35681 Terrace Lake Road, Ronan. 

POLSON — Polson Community Church is serving their Fifth Friday dinner on Aug. 30, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. They are located at 1814 First St. E. Bring your family and friends for a pre-Labor Day dinner and leave the cooking to us. Polson Community Church worship services begin each Sunday at 11 a.m. with Seekers at 9:45 a.m. All are welcome. 

POLSON — On Friday, Aug. 30, Friends Forever Mentoring will present music, barbecue, and beer beginning at 5 p.m. at Glacier Brewing. There will be a $5 cover charge. Dinner includes barbecued pulled pork, coleslaw, and baked beans for $6.There will be a silent auction and music will feature JIMnl. 

POLSON - Last chance to sign up for fall soccer! Aug. 30, Cherry Valley School, 11:30 to 1; Sept. 3, Cherry Valley School, 3:30 to 5:00. Or you can mail registration and payment to PYSA, P.O. Box 1337, Polson, MT 59860. Cost is now $50 as early registration discount expired 6/10. No registrations will be accepted after 9/3. For more info visit polsonyouthsoccer.org.

POLSON — Good Shepherd’s Little Friends Preschool, located at 409 4th Ave. E., will have an open house on Friday, Aug. 30, from 4-5:30 p.m. All are welcome to come and meet teacher Heather Holmes, explore the newly remodeled classroom and learn more about the program. For more information, call Heather Holmes at (406) 370-6397 or visit the GSLC website at: www.gslcpolsonmt.com.

POLSON — This year’s Brew Tour will feature local Flathead Valley brew; Glacier Brewery, Flathead Lake Brewery, Tamarack Brewery, and Great Northern. These delicious brews will be served from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. hosted by The KwaTaqNuk Resort. This event runs in conjunction with the Chamber’s Smokin’ on the Water.

POLSON — The fifth annual Smokin’ On The Water Barbecue Cook-Off, sponsored by the Polson Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, takes place on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Trophies will be awarded in all categories. Come find out who will earn bragging rights to the best barbecue on the Flathead. There will be food, vendors, music, and more.  

POLSON — Sandpiper Gallery’s exhibit “Yin and Yang: Functional and Abstract” features basketry; leather; fiber; clay and abstract art by Brigitte Miller; Holly Wurl; Mary Sale; Jean Stromnes; Margery Christensen; Nancy Gordon and invited Lakeside fiber artist Joan Renne. The exhibit runs Aug. 13-Sept. 20 with a reception Friday, Aug. 16, from 5-7 p.m.

POLSON — A “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” class is scheduled for Wednesdays, from 10-11:30 a.m., Aug. 15-Sept. 18 at the O’Maley meeting room in Providence St. Joseph Medical Center.. There is no fee for the class. It is sponsored by the Area VI Agency on Aging, St. Joe’s, and Lake Co. Extension Service, to help caregivers take care of themselves, better understand their emotions, communicate more effectively, and find local resources. Please contact Jane at (406) 883-7284 or 1-800-266-4188, for more information or to sign up. Class size is limited.

POLSON — The last chance to sign up for fall soccer is on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Cherry Valley School, from 3:30-5 p.m. You may also mail registration and payment to PYSA, P.O. Box 1337, Polson, Montana, 59860. Cost is now $50, as early registration discount expired June 10. No registrations will be accepted after Sept. 3. For more information, visit: polsonyouthsoccer.org.

POLSON — Calling all Lake County Democrats to join us for a picnic at Boettcher Park, by Polson Golf Course, on Friday, Sept. 6, at 5:30 p.m. Ham and turkey will be provided. Bring a salad or dessert, chairs, and BYOB. Enjoy good food, good music, good company, and an opportunity to visit with other fellow Democrats. The Lake County Central Committee sponsors this event. 

POLSON — The annual Doggy Dash to raise funds for the Mission Valley Animal Shelter will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 8:30– 11:30 a.m. at the Linderman School track. There will be lots of fun not races. Prizes to be given for two- and four-legged racers. Sponsorship forms can be found at the Shelter on North Reservoir Road, Seconds To Go Thrift Shop and Wright Real Estate in Ronan. For more information, call MVAS at (406) 883-5312.

KALISPELL — This year’s Montana Dragon Boat Festival is held Sept. 7-8 at the Flathead Lake Lodge on the northeast shore of Flathead Lake. For more information about registration and the festival, go to: MontanaDragonBoat.com.

BIG ARM — Come dance, come dine, or just come to socialize on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m. The Historic School’s pavilion, on Seventh Street, will be transformed into a barn and Forever Country will play great foot-stomping music.

The “Old School Cafe” will serve three different mouthwatering entrees ranging in price from $2-$5. Dessert, coffee and soda will also be available.

The silent auction, to raise money for the school’s restoration work, will have some fabulous choices including everything from gift certificates donated by local merchants to fine woodwork, art and collectibles. We will also hold our very popular 50/50 raffle with the chance to win half of the money.

Please call (406) 849-6628, for more information.

ST. IGNATIUS — On Saturday and Sunday, Sept 7-8, the Fort Connah Restoration Society will host an open house and rendezvous which depicts life during the fur trading era of Montana. This is a great opportunity to see the historic Hudson’s Bay Fort Connah Trading Post come to life. This event is free to the public and includes demonstrations of time-era activities, crafts and games.

Main events will be held Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Early set-up is Thursday, Sept 5-6, for Buckskinner Camp and Vendors.

Fort Connah is located 6 miles north of St. Ignatius at mile marker 39 on Highway 93.

For general information and trader/vendor set-ups, call Carolyn Corey/Preston Miller at (406) 745-4336 or email: 4winds@blackfoot.net. For more information about camping and demonstrators, contact Chris Poloynis at (406) 327-7834 or email: cpspartan55@gmail.com. 

POLSON — Chapter 1122 of the Experimental Aircraft Association hosts the Polson Fly-In at the airport on Saturday, Sept. 7. This free event includes static displays, float planes, antique aircraft, and experimental airplanes.

ARLEE — The ninth annual Festival of Peace is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 7. The festival begins with the third annual Walk-A-Mile for Peace. People come together to pray for peace and harmony. Drum Brothers, Joan Zen and Naked Soul provide musical entertainment. Food, clothing and art vendors round out the festival atmosphere on the garden grounds. Volunteers and sponsors are needed to help setup and take part in the event. Call (406) 726-0555, for more information.

POLSON — National Grandparents Day is Sept. 8. This started with a federal proclamation in 1978 by President Jimmy Carter declaring the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents Day to honor our nation’s grandparents. Census bureau statistics of 2011 listed over 7 million grandparents with grandchildren under 18 years old living with them and 2.7 million grandparents responsible for the basic needs of one or more grandchildren under the age of 18 living with them.

The Miracle of America will give free admission to grandparents bringing paying grandchildren on that day from 1:30 to 6 p.m.

VALLEY VIEW — The first potluck of the season for the Valley View community will be Sept. 8, at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome and you do not have to live in Valley View to attend.  Bring your favorite potluck dish and come enjoy some good food and company.  Valley View Clubhouse is located at 40762 Valley View Rd. Potlucks take place the second Sunday of every month through May, unless there is a holiday, then it will be the next Sunday.  If you have questions, call Kelly Bailey at (406) 883-2910.

POLSON — Mission Valley Animal Shelter is offering a free class to train people to work with dogs to help them get adopted on Sept. 9, 11 and 12, from 9–11 a.m. each day. Following the class, trainees must be able to make an eight-week commitment, twice a week, for an hour each time to work with dogs. You must be at least 18 years old. Call Jill at MVAS, (406) 883-5312, for more information and to register.

POLSON — The next gathering of the “Thyme for Herbs Group” will be Tuesday, September 10, at 7 p.m. at the North Lake County Public Library meeting room, 2 First Ave. E. (use the east side door). 

With increased numbers of microbes becoming drug resistant and flu season upon us, we will concentrate in the next couple of months on building a healthy immune system. We will also continue our “Herbal 911 Studies” where we learn which herbs you need to have in your home and how to use them when you have a health issue. We need to plan ahead so we are ready for whatever comes our way.

Anyone interested in learning to use herbs for better health is invited to join us. Bring your questions for discussion.

If you have questions, please call Linda Peterson at (406) 319-2446.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold its organizational meeting for the new year on Sept. 10 at the Terrace Lake Community Church, 35663 Terrace Lake Rd. 

We will begin registering at 6 p.m. so please come early to start that process and to hang your show and tell. The meeting starts promptly at 7 p.m. The officers are bringing refreshments. Everyone is welcome.