Monday, August 4
Enter MVAS ‘Look-a-Like’ photo contest
POLSON — Do you look like your pet? Enter the Mission Valley Animal Shelter ‘Look-a-Like’ photo contest. Send your photo to MVAS before 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7. Voting will take place at the MVAS booth at the Summer Festival, in downtown Polson, on Saturday, Aug. 9. Email your photos to: mvas@ronan.net or drop them off at the shelter on N. Reservoir Road. Call (406) 883-05312, for more information
Monday, August 4
‘Making Fitness Fun’ offered at McDonald Fitness Center through Aug. 22
PABLO — “Making Fitness Fun” is a free program for children ages 7 and older. Activities run Monday to Thursday, June 9 to Aug. 22 from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Joe McDonald Fitness Center on SKC campus. Sign ups can be done at any time throughout the summer at the Fitness Center. Organizers plan to provide free supervision to children while they participate in organized activities like swimming, hiking trips, kickball, football, baseball, basketball, dodge ball, Native games, volleyball, soccer, shinny, bike riding, nutritional education and more.
Free transportation to Ronan and Polson Boys and Girls Clubs will be offered at noon. A free nutritional breakfast and lunch is also offered at the Fitness Center, Monday-Thursday with breakfast served from 8:30-10 a.m. and lunch served from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Meals are for any age child up to 18 years old.
To sign-up or for more information, contact Paul Phillips at (406) 275-4917 or Mike Tyron at (406) 275-4916.
Monday, August 4
Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs announce summer program through Aug. 22
POLSON/RONAN — The summer program start date for both the Polson and Ronan Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs is Monday, June 16. Both clubs will end their summer programs on Friday, Aug. 22. Summer program hours are from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, go to www.flatheadbgc.org or call either the Ronan club at Phone: (406) 676-5437 or the Polson club at (406) 883-0521.
Monday, August 4
Players present ‘Who Gets the Lake House’ July 24-Aug.10
POLSON — Port Polson Players will present “Who Gets the Lake Place,” a musical comedy, July 24-Aug. 10 at Polson’s beautiful theatre on the Lake. Curtain time is at 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $16 for adults and $15 for senior citizens and students. For reservations or more information, call (406) 883-9212.
Monday, August 4
Players to present romantic comedy ‘Almost Maine’ through Aug. 31
POLSON — Port Polson Players will present “Almost, Maine,” a romantic comedy, Aug. 14-31, at Polson’s beautiful theatre on the lake. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. For reservations or more information, call (406) 883-9212.
Monday, August 4
Polson begins summer food program through Aug. 8
POLSON — The Summer Food Service Program will be held at the Cherry Valley Elementary School, 107 Eighth Ave. W from June 16-Aug. 8. This program provides free breakfast and lunch for all children age 18 and under, and will be served Monday through Friday. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-9 a.m. and lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m. If you need further information, call 883-6355 Ext 604.
Monday, August 4
Ronan Schools to offer kids meals through Aug.15
RONAN — From June 9-Aug. 15, all children 18 years of age and under will be served breakfast and lunch at no cost to their families. Meals will be served at the Ronan Middle School Commons from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. for breakfast and from 11:30 a.m.-12:55 p.m. for lunch. RSD No. 30 is considered an “open site” and may feed at no cost any and all children who wish to participate. Children are not required to live in the district.
All adults must pay cash for meals at the time of service at a rate of $4 for lunch and $2.50 for breakfast.
Kids’ tennis camp held in Polson
POLSON — Tennis camp will be held Aug. 4-7 from 9-10 a.m. for children who will be in grades four, five and six and from 10-11 a.m. for seventh and eight graders. The price is $10 per day or $30 for all four days. Registration takes place Monday morning at the Polson tennis courts. If you have questions, call Bob Hislop at (406) 249-7229
Tuesday, August 5
Flathead Lake Biological Station to hold open house
POLSON – The University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station invites the public to a free open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. The station is located 17.5 miles north of Polson and 14 miles south of Bigfork along Highway 35 on the east shore of Flathead Lake.
Participants can explore the station and learn about research and education programs. This year’s open house features boat trips and displays about FLBS science, especially Flathead Lake and its watershed.
Tie knots with horsemen
RONAN — The Mission Valley Backcountry Horsemen will resume their monthly meetings on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall on Round Butte Road. This month’s program is about knot tying. Come join us and share ideas. If you need more information, call (406) 883-5876.
Wednesday, August 6
Foundation director to speak at Polson’s Chamber meeting
POLSON — Polson’s Chamber of Commerce general meeting and luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 6, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort from noon-1 p.m. Featured speaker is Angelique Albert, Executive Director of the SKC Foundation.
Indian Education Committee to elect new members
PABLO — The Ronan/Pablo Indian Education Committee will hold a meeting and elect new committee members on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at 6 p.m. at the Late Louie Caye Building on the campus of Salish Kootenai College. Any interested parents/guardians of JOM students (enrolled in a federally recognized Tribe) are invited to attend.
For more information, email Linda Ferris at: ferris.linda73@gmail.com.
Thursday, August 7
Polson’s ‘Summerfest’ promises many fun events
POLSON — “Summerfest” on Flathead Lake is an exciting three-day event including: the Car Show, Sandpiper Arts Festival, live music concerts, boat and water events, Poker Walk/Run, and so much more. A kick-off event will take place on Thursday, Aug. 7, with Anderson Broadcasting at the KwaTaqNuk Resort at 7:30 p.m. The Bop-A-Dips community concert, also presented by Anderson Broadcasting, will be held Saturday, Aug. 9, at Riverside Park. For more information, call Anderson Radio Broadcasting at (406) 883-5255.
Friday, August 8
Free dinner served at Polson Presbyterian Church
POLSON — The August Friendship Table Dinner is coming up on Aug. 8 from 5-7 p.m. at Polson Presbyterian Church, (across from the Linderman School). Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.
Life Savers Animal Rescue Fundraiser
POLSON — Do you love dogs and love cats? Would you love to own a truly unique art chair? Then please come to the Sandpiper’s Outdoor Art Festival on the courthouse lawn on Aug. 8-9 for the final day of bidding on many wonderful one-of-a-kind art chairs. This fundraiser benefits Life Savers Animal Rescue so please look for us by the courthouse steps.
RMBA set for competition
RONAN — The Rocky Mountain Breeders Association Round Pen Shoot Out is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 8, and Saturday, Aug. 9, at 7 p.m. Calcutta is at 7 p.m. Friday night. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. both nights. The Colt Starting Challenge competition is between three horse trainers.
Saturday, August 9
Grand Finale Picnic held for Summer Reading Program
RONAN - The Ronan Library District will host a Grand Finale Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 9, for the Family Summer Reading Program at Bockman Park. Gather at noon at the large pavilion off Eisenhower Street. Activities include raffle drawings for reading prizes and a bulk distribution for community members. For more information, call (406) 676-3682.
Ingredients requested for Apple Pie Festival
POLSON — In anticipation of the Apple Pie Festival, Polson’s Immaculate Conception Parish is collecting sugar for making apple pies at weekend liturgies at every weekend liturgy in August. (Many thanks for last month’s flour donations.)
We are also looking for a large chest-type freezer to store the finished pies in come October. For more information, call Cristina at (406) 887-2234 or Linda at (406) 490-4897.
K-9 to demonstrate skills
POLSON — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit will be at Murdoch’s parking lot on Saturday, Aug. 9, with demonstrations at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Come out and meet K-9 Sole and buy a raffle ticket to help him get a bullet/stab proof vest.
Many art forms on tap at 43rd Sandpiper Art Festival
POLSON — Come to the 43rd Sandpiper Art Festival on the Lake County Courthouse lawn on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be over 80 juried booths with fine artists and artisans. See painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, woodcraft, fiber art and much, much more. Plus live entertainment all day. For more information, call (406) 883-5956 or visit sandpiperartgallery.com.
Merlot Madness celebrates, educates
DAYTON — Come join us on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. for our mid-summer celebration, Merlot Madness. We will do a free vertical tasting of three of our International Gold Medal winning Merlots from the 2004, 2006 and the ‘winery-only’ release of our 2009 vintage. This is part of the winery’s program to educate the public about the aging and care of fine wine. Mission Mountain Winery is located on Highway 93 in Dayton on the west shore of beautiful Flathead Lake.
Polson class of 1969 plans reunion
POLSON — It’s been a few years since we’ve said hello and we would love to see everyone at our 45-year class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 9. Reminiscing, story telling, and summer fun and games begin around noon with dinner from 5-7 p.m. or so. Bring own alcohol. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Wear luau attire. Hosted at Jim and Jessie Miller’s lake home, 34129 Connolly Way on S. Finley Point, the cost is only $15 per person. Bring your family and your lawn chairs and come say hello. Catering by Chef Miller (and he’s good). Please send your RSVP and check ASAP so we can get a headcount. Mail to: Polson Class of 1969, c/o Jim Miller, PO Box 564, Polson, MT 59860. If you get lost, call Jim at (406) 887-2245 or Royce at (406) 253-8560. Hope to see you there.
Monday, August 11
‘Gangway to Galilee’ VBS starts
ST. IGNATIUS — Zion Lutheran Church at 300 Second Ave. in St. Ignatius is having Vacation Bible School the week of Aug. 11-15. The theme is “Gangway to Galilee” and all activities and snacks will be geared to that topic. The schedule is from 8:30-11:30 a.m. All children 3 years old and up are welcome. For more information, you may call Rev. Kyle Whaley on Tuesdays or Thursdays at (406) 745-3423 or (406) 883-4041 on other weekdays.
All children invited to ecumenical VBS
POLSON — All area children entering first-eighth grade are invited to an Ecumenical Vacation Bible Camp sponsored by the United Methodist Church, the Presbyterian Church and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Aug.11-15. Camp this year will be held at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 409 Fourth Ave. E in Polson from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Students in grades first-sixth will enjoy music, arts and crafts, Bible Study and more at Good Shepherd Church. Students in grades seven and eight will do service projects. A registration and medical information form is required. There is no charge per student but a good will offering will be collected each day. Please RSVP to Julie at (406) 883-5864, as soon as possible and bring filled out forms on Monday, Aug. 11, to Good Shepherd.
Cancer group gives support
POLSON — A cancer support group for cancer patients, cancer survivors and caregivers meets twice a month on the second and fourth Mondays at the United Methodist Church, 301 Sixteenth Ave. E from noon-1 p.m.
Participants can bring lunch or join members at a restaurant following the meeting. For more information about the support group, call Tammy at (406) 883-7284 or (406) 824-2868
Church holds sports, art VBS
POLSON — Polson’s Foursquare Church will hold a Sports/Art Camp Vacation Bible School Aug. 11-15, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The church is located 3.5 miles north of Polson Bridge. There will be a free dinner at 5 p.m. Camp includes flag football, archery or art classes. Registration can be made at: www.polsonfoursquare.org.
Learn about harvesting, storing herbs
POLSON — The next gathering of the “Thyme for Herbs Group” will be Monday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m. in the North Lake County Public Library meeting room, 2 First Ave. E (use the east side door). Our topic will be “Being Prepared for Viruses.” We will also discuss harvesting and storing herbs and saving seeds of herbs and heirloom vegetables.
Come learn which herbs you need to have in your home and how to use them to stay well. Anyone interested in learning to use herbs is invited to join us. Bring your questions for discussion. For more information, call Linda Peterson (406) 319-2446.
Polson board to meet
POLSON — There will be a Polson School District board meeting on Monday, Aug. 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the district office, 111 Fourth Ave. E.
Polson City/County planning to discuss regulations
The Polson City/County Planning Board is holding work sessions to review draft changes to the Polson Development Code. The Polson Development Code contains the zoning and subdivision regulations for the City of Polson and surrounding area. The public is invited to attend and participate in the meetings. Each meeting will be held in the Polson City Council chambers. The next meeting is on Monday, Aug. 11, at 6 p.m. and it will cover sign regulations.
Tuesday, August 12
Learn on-farm food safety from experts
POLSON — Join us for a field day on on-farm food safety. We’ll do a walk-through of Fresh Roots Farm with food safety experts. Together, you’ll be able to see the farm through the experts’ eyes: What are the problem areas? What are possible easy fixes? We encourage you to bring your challenges and have the group help you brainstorm cheap and easy ways to make sure you’re being safe and careful with your products. This field day is occurring in partnership with the Western Montana Growers’ Coop and their group GAP certification pilot program. Visit http://missoulacfac.org/on-farm-field-days.html, for more information and to register.
Legion to meet
RONAN — The American Legion Post 138 in Ronan is meeting, (second Tuesday), Aug. 12, at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 63869 Highway 93, across from McDonalds. New members are welcome. For more information, contact Jack Fay at (406) 676-3380.
Wednesday, August 13
Dance at Elks with Heart to Heart
POLSON — Wednesday, Aug. 13, is “lucky 13” because there is a community dance at the Elks’ Ballroom from 7-10 p.m. Heart to Heart will play country and old rock and roll music. Come and bring all of your friends.
Marines to meet at Driftwood
POLSON — The Marine Corps League meets every second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Driftwood Family Restaurant in Polson. For more information, call John Miller at (406) 890-0964 or usmcfox21@gmail.com.
Meeting set for Ladies Auxiliary
RONAN — The Ladies Auxiliary VFW 5652 meeting is Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ronan VFW Hall, 35981 Round Butte Road. New members are welcome. For more information, call Marge Fay at (406) 676-3380.
Polson Rural Fire District trustees to meet
POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire District trustee monthly meeting takes place Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds station. All residents of the Polson Rural Fire District are encouraged to attend. Any member of the public wishing to submit items for Board review/consideration needs to submit them to the Board Clerk at least ten days in advance of the meeting. For a full text of approved minutes and the agenda, please go to: www.polsonfire.org.
Thursday, August 14
Blood drive held in Polson
MONTANA — The American Red Cross encourages all eligible blood donors to make an appointment to donate blood soon to help prevent a shortage.
A blood drive will be held in Polson on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Joseph Medical Center, 6 13th Ave. E.
To donate blood call (1-800) 733-2767 or visit: redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.
Share VJ Day memories, artifacts
POLSON — Miracle of America’s monthly “second Thursday free program” will start at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 14. This month’s event will cover VJ Day (victory over Japan) to officially end WWII. Where were you 69 years ago? Whether on the battlefront or on the home-front, please come and share your feelings, photos, or memorabilia. A showing of related artifacts recently added to the museum collection will take place and refreshments will be served.
Friday, August 15
Listen to ‘Blues’ music
POLSON — The fourth annual Flathead Lake Blues Festival will be held Friday, Aug. 15, and Saturday, Aug. 16, at Salish Point. For more tickets or more information, visit the website at: www.flatheadlakebluesfestival.com. If you have questions, contact David Venters at (406) 885-2377.
Tryout for Ronan Cheerleading Squad through Aug. 22
RONAN — Ronan Cheerleading tryouts are scheduled weekdays Aug. 15 through Aug. 22 in the black box. Call coach Lena Baertsch with your questions and for times, at (406) 676-3390 ext. 7500.
Saturday, August 16
Concert to benefit cancer patient
POLSON — A benefit concert for Aiden Reichman, son of Mark and Kristi Reichman, will be held at the Elk’s Club, Saturday, Aug. 16 from 4-8 p.m. There will be a spaghetti dinner, door prizes, silent auctions and live music featuring the Wild Flowers.
To volunteer in serving or donate for the auction, please contact dmreichman@hotmail.com, or call Mark at (406) 552-8665 or mtwildflowers50@yahoo.com. Donations can be sent to Community Bank in Ronan, in care of Aidan Reichman.
Help make a wish come true
ST. IGNATIUS — Everyone is invited to Wings For Wishes Over Montana, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 16 -17, at the St. Ignatius Airport. Our goal is $4,000; which is what it takes to make a dream come true for one child. Times are tough and donations have been a little lower than usual, so please find it in your hearts to come to the event next Saturday. Saturday is our big day at the St. Ignatius Airport and we will have a barbecue, a raffle and a silent auction. We need all the help and support we can get. Help us make a difference. One hundred percent of the profits go to the Make A Wish Foundation. We can make it happen with your help.
Ingredients requested for Apple Pie Festival
POLSON — In anticipation of the Apple Pie Festival, Polson’s Immaculate Conception Parish is collecting sugar for making apple pies at at every weekend liturgy in August. (Many thanks for last month’s flour donations.)
We are also looking for a large chest-type freezer to store the finished pies in come October. For more information, call Cristina at (406) 887-2234 or Linda at (406) 490-4897.
Triathlon on tap in Polson
POLSON — The Polson Triathlon is a locally run, locally inspired Olympic distance triathlon. It will be held Saturday, Aug. 16. Please visit: www.polsontriathlon.com, for more information. Whether you are an experienced veteran, intimidated beginner or curious spectator, we hope you will join us for a great day in Polson.