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 — The Port Polson Players in Association with the Mission Valley Friends of the Arts present “Shadows On Oak Island” a mystery/thriller. Shows will take place Wednesday-Saturday, July 21-Aug. 7, 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 — Sandpiper Art Gallery, 306 Main Street, presents “Exceptionally Eclectic” an exhibit of artwork from member artists Alice Varnum (ink/watercolor), Cynthia Hoelscher (fabric art), Charlie Fudge (woodworking), Carole Daniels (encaustic/watercolor), Michael Stockhill (photography), and Gitti Miller (basketry) from Saturday, July 9-Monday, Aug. 22.

Summertime breakfast, lunch served  through Aug. 5

POLSON — June 6 is the first day of the free breakfast and lunch Summer Food Service Program in Polson. Cherry Valley, 107 Eighth Ave. W, is the site for the program. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-9:30 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Monday-Friday. All children 18 years old and under eat for free. The program ends on Aug. 5.

Ronan summertime breakfast, lunch served through Aug. 19

RONAN — Ronan Middle School will serve kid friendly meals for lunch and breakfast Monday-Friday (excluding July 4th) from June 9-Aug. 19. Breakfast will be served from 8:15-10:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:55 p.m. There is no cost to all children 18 years old and younger. Adult meal prices are $2.50 for breakfast and $4 for lunch.

Food program begins in Pablo

PABLO — The first day of the free summer food program at Salish Kootenai College Joe McDonald Gymnasium begins June 13 and is open to kids ages 18 and under. Kids don’t have to be a part of Making Fitness Fun Program to eat. Breakfast is served from 8:30-10 a.m. and lunch is from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Thursday.

RONAN — The Ronan High School class of 1956 will meet at the pavilion at Ronan City Park on Friday, Aug. 5, from 5-8 p.m. We invite graduates from all classes to join us. Food will be provided. We will celebrate with a dinner at Ninepipe Lodge on Saturday, Aug. 6. Social hour will begin at 5 p.m. For more information, call 406-676- 8571 or 406-531-0501.

HOT SPRINGS — Enjoy classic rock and originals by Jimni at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

POLSON — Watch an intergalactic, family-friendly movie and free food. Everyone is welcome. Food starts at 8:45 p.m., galactic costume contest begins at 9:45 p.m., the movie starts at 10 p.m. Bring your own chair/blanket. Due to licensing, we cannot name the movie; however, we can tell you by word or over the phone at 406-883-2447. This event will be held on the north lawn of New Life Church, 1414 Second Street, W.

RONAN — The annual Kids’ Fishing Derby will be held Friday, Aug. 5 from 8 a.m. to noon in the covered pavilion of Bockman Park in Ronan. The Derby is held in conjunction with Pioneer Days. About 300 rainbow trout from Creston Fish Hatchery are donated by the tribes and planted into Spring Creek, with an additional 100 placed in tanks provided by Westland Seed. Children 7 years old and younger may fish the tanks.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library holds game days and Friday flicks on alternative weeks from 3:45-5:15 p.m. in the library meeting room. For more information, contact the library at 406-883-8225.

HOT SPRINGS — Enjoy classic rock provided by the Good, Bad, and the Ugly at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

RONAN — The Ronan class of 1976 will celebrate their 40-year class reunion on Saturday, Aug 6. The event will be held at Ninepipes Lodge starting at 4 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. Teachers are also invited to attend. If you have not contacted Brian for dinner reservations please do as soon as possible at 406-676-8200. We encourage all 1976 fellow classmates to attend.

POLSON — Please join the 8th annual “Smokin’ On The Water” barbecue cook-off on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Cash prizes and trophies awarded in all barbecue categories. We hope to see you there. For more information contact the Polson Chamber of Commerce.

RONAN — A free car show will take place south of Glacier Bank in Ronan on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 406-676- 3961 with any questions.

RONAN — Volunteers are doing their best to keep the Garden of the Rockies Museum up and running, but need more help. A fundraising Flea Market, Craft Fair and Yard Sale has been held twice this summer, and the next one is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 6, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Round Butte Gym across from the VFW.

Vendors are needed. The event is perfect for anyone with yard sale items to sell, or crafts, baked goods, candy, garden products, furniture and plants. Those who have a home-based business are also welcome. The cost of renting a space supports the museum. Ten-foot spaces are available inside and out for $10. To reserve a space, call Patti Mocabee at 406-676- 3261.

CHARLO — The Ninepipes Museum of early Montana, located just south of Ronan, invites local artists to showcase their artwork on the first Saturday of each month, June-October, in the gift shop at the museum. Janet McGahan is guest artist for the entire month of August, and will be on hand to meet visitors and discuss her artwork from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 for the "First Saturday" event. She will have numerous prints available for purchase, and will conduct a wet-on-wet watercolor demonstration from noon-1 p.m., painting a buffalo or a bird.

YELLOW BAY — The Flathead Lake Biological Station will hold an open house on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at 1 p.m. The Flathead Lake Biological Station’s annual open house provides an opportunity for the interested public to learn more about the ecology of Flathead Lake and its watershed, as well as FLBS and its research around the globe. The open house allows FLBS scientists to showcase the breadth of their activities, as well as show examples of how ecological research at FLBS benefits Flathead Lake and subsequently area visitors and residents.

PABLO — For the Pablo Elementary Students from years 1955-1970, we are meeting at Cheers in Pablo, Aug. 6, at noon. Come and see your classmates from your grade school years. There will be lots of good fun and conversation.

MISSION VALLEY — Mission Valley 3-on-3 will host three basketball tournaments over the course of the summer. The 21st annual Ronan Pioneer Days 3-on-3 tournament will be held Aug. 6 at the Ronan High School parking lot. For more information, visit: missionvalley3on3.com, Facebook.com/missionvalley3on3, or Twitter.com/missionvalleybb.

RONAN — A Jewelry Sale Fundraiser to benefit Mission Valley Senior Citizens Inc., will be held Saturday, Aug. 6, at Garden of the Rockies Museum Flea Market, Round Butte Road. Old and new jewelry donations are accepted at MVSC, 528 Main Street, SW. Call 406-676-2371, for more information.

POLSON — The reading portion of North Lake County Library program will end on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 4 p.m.

POLSON — The 14th Annual Water Daze 1-Mile Swim will take place on Saturday, Aug. 6. Swimmers begin at Salish Point and swim to Boettcher Park. Registration will open at 11 a.m. with a 1 p.m. start time. Swimmers will be provided transportation to KwaTaqNuk from Boettcher about 30 minutes prior to the start of the race. See you there.

DAYTON —Mission Mountain Winery encourages all wine lovers to attend our free event: a vertical tasting of Mission Mountain Winery Cabernet Sauvignon from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This is a part of the winery’s continuing program to educate the community about the aging and care of fine wine. What is a vertical tasting? It is the presentation of wine from older to younger vintages allowing one to see the effects of time upon a wine from the same place. We will start off with a 2003 vintage Mission Mountain Winery Cabernet Sauvignon and followed by the 2006 and 2008 vintages. Mission Mountain Winery is located on Highway 93 in Dayton on the west shore of beautiful Flathead Lake.

POLSON — The Northwest Montana Accordion Association will hold a jam session at the Elks Club on Sunday, Aug. 7, from 2-5:30 p.m. Call 406-752-8275 if you have questions.

RONAN — The Ronan High School class of 1951 will gather to visit and socialize at the Garden of the Rockies Museum on Round Butte Road on Sunday, Aug. 7, at 2:30 p.m. Don’t miss this reunion.

RONAN — The Flathead Irrigation District will hold a meeting on Monday, Aug. 8, from 1-3 p.m. at 407 Main Street SW. Please go upstairs.

POLSON — A Mega Sports Camp Vacation Bible School will be offered at Polson Foursquare Church Aug. 8-12 from 5-8:30 p.m. Soccer, archery, art will be offered and a free family dinner will be served at 5 p.m. Ages K-6 grade may register online at: www.polsonfoursquare.org or call 406-883-9347.

POLSON — At 10 a.m. on Mondays, North Lake County Library Public Library holds Mother Goose book and finger plays for the little ones. Makerspace hands-on activities for children of all ages are held Mondays from 1-3 p.m. For more information contact the library at 406-883-8225.

HOT SPRINGS — Jesse B. will play the guitar and provide vocals at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

RONAN — Sports physicals for the 2016-17 school year will take place from 5-8 p.m. at the Ronan Events Center commons area. You must have a sports physical to participate in middle or high school athletics. There will be a $25 charge with multiple doctor and nurse stations provided by St. Luke Community Health. Movies will be available to watch while you wait.

POLSON — Come learn and earn $20 worth of Fresh SNAP Double Dollars to be spent on locally grown produce at the Polson Farmer’s Market. All are welcome, including children, but only SNAP recipients will receive market credit. Learn to make jam with less sugar from 2-4 p.m. at 701 B First Street E. Space is limited; sign up at the Polson Farmer’s Market today.

POLSON — The Polson Rural Fire Board will meet Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Station. See you there.

RONAN — The VFW Auxiliary 5652 is having their meeting on Aug. 10 at the VFW Hall in Ronan at 6:30 p.m. New members are welcome. Call 406-676-3380 for additional information.

POLSON — Polson First United Methodist Church’s “Back to School Block Party” is Thursday, Aug. 11, from 5-7 p.m. in the church parking lot at 301 Sixteenth Ave. E. The block party is a fun time for children to come enjoy water slides, games and food.

POLSON — The North Lake County Library will hold their prize drawing/ice cream social/Happy Hippo excursion the morning of Aug. 11. A youth writing club meets at the library from 1-3 p.m. Call the library at 406-883-8225 for more information.

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.

RONAN — On Thursday, Aug. 11, Mission Valley Senior Center will hold their “Night Out” dinner. A chicken dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. for $5. The meal includes fruit, veggies, bread and dessert. The Mission Valley Senior Center is located at 528 Main Street, SW. This event is open to the public. Call 406-676-2371 for more information.

POLSON — St. Joseph Medical Center will provide sports physicals on Thursday, Aug. 11, from 3:30-6 p.m. for $30 cash or check made out to St. Joseph Medical Center (no credit cards or insurance). All proceeds are donated back to the Polson athletics program. Physical forms are available on the Montana High School Association's website.

RONAN — The last day for Ronan District Library participants to turn in their reading logs is Thursday, August 11.

HOT SPRINGS — Enjoy hillbilly rock and roll by Badgerhound at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library holds game days and Friday flicks on alternative weeks from 3:45-5:15 p.m. in the library meeting room. For more information contact the library at 406-883-8225.

POLSON — A free dinner will be served at Polson Presbyterian Church on Aug. 12 from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is open to all.

POLSON — Join Summerfest on Flathead Lake, Friday, Aug. 12, from noon-5 p.m. There will be a car show, a poker run, and from 8 p.m.-midnight free live music and dancing at the Finley Point Grill. For more information call 406-883-5255 or go to: andersonbroadcasting.com.

POLSON — The 45th annual Sandpiper Art Festival on the Lake County Courthouse Lawn takes place on Saturday, Aug. 13. Artists and artisans from booths set up on the Lake County Courthouse lawn. Enjoy a day of art, fine crafts, food and entertainment. Call Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery at 406-883-5956 for more information.

RONAN — The Ronan District Library’s Summer Reading Picnic and Prize Drawing is Saturday, Aug. 13, from noon-3 p.m. Go online at RonanLibrary.org or call 406-676-3682 for more information.

ST. IGNATIUS — Wings For Wishes Over Montana is a radio controlled airplane fun fly event (R/C air show) designed to benefit The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Montana. This year’s event is on Saturday, Aug. 13 and Sunday, Aug. 14.We have a new home at the St. Ignatius Airport where there is plenty of parking and plenty of pit area and with over 2,000 feet of paved runway. Model aviation pilots come from far away for this two-day fun-filled fundraising event. A valid proof of AMA must be shown at registration. As always, spectators are free. Please have all dogs on leashes. All of the funds raised will go to Make-A-Wish Montana. Visit www.wingsforwishes.weebly.com for more details.

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will host a community pancake breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Big Arm School from 8-11 a.m. Come enjoy freshly made pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, juice, and coffee. Donations are greatly appreciated. For more information, please contact N. Foster at 406-849-5064

POLSON — If your pet’s microchip has not been checked for a while, this free service will make sure it is still effective. Go to Mission Valley Animal Shelter on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. This is also an opportunity to get your pet micro-chipped if they are not already. Microchips save lives. Call 406-883-5312 for more details.

POLSON — The fun of Summerfest continues on Saturday, Aug. 13, starting at 9 a.m. with the Car Show on Main Street, the Sandpiper Art Festival, the Family Fun Day fundraiser for Lake County Search and Rescue at the Sports Complex (Kerr Dam soccer fields) and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Poker Walk with seven local businesses. For more information call 406-883-5255 or go to: andersonbroadcasting.com.

HOT SPRINGS — Enjoy UL’ Fire Tribal Dance will entertain with belly dancing at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.

POLSON — On Sunday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m., “Living Logos” will visit Polson Foursquare Church. Rod and Jenni Carlson have been traveling with www.livinglogos.org since 2003. They have memorized entire books of the Bible and put it to drama. All are invited to come join us for this dramatic presentation of scripture. Call 406-883-9347 or go to: www.polsonfoursquare.org for more information.

POLSON — Join New Life Church for a service and lunch at Boettcher Park. Service starts at 10 a.m. Call 406-883-2447 with any questions.

POLSON — The final day of Summerfest is Sunday, Aug. 14, and includes lots of water activities to see and do on Flathead Lake. For more information call 406-883-5255.

CHARLO — Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will perform William Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” Sunday, August 14 at 6 p.m. at Palmer Park west of Charlo, during its upcoming summer tour of 61 communities throughout Montana, northern Wyoming, eastern Idaho, western North Dakota and eastern Washington.
   The performance is free and open to the public. Audiences are encouraged to arrive early with chairs, blankets and picnics. For more information on the plays and a complete tour schedule, visit the company’s website: www.shakespeareintheparks.org.

ST. IGNATIUS — Zion Lutheran Church will have Vacation Bible School from Aug. 15-19. The VBS will be held at Second and Diamond in St. Ignatius and go from 8:30-11:30 a.m. with a snack provided for children ages kindergarten-fifth grade. The VBS theme is Barnyard Roundup and will have games, songs, crafts and lots of fun. All children and their parents are welcome to attend.

RONAN — Ronan District Library is closed on the third Tuesday of each month.

ST. IGNATIUS — Citizens will be able to judge their abilities to perceive vehicle speeds in a demonstration by St. Ignatius Chief of Police Matthew Connelly during the St. Ignatius Neighborhood Watch meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend and participate.

POLSON — The NW Montana AARP Smart Driver Course will take place on Aug. 16 at the Polson Area Senior Center from 8:30-11 a.m. and from 1-3 p.m. Call 406-883-4735 for a reservation.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Nest offers a variety of free activities and parents with children prenatal to age 5 are invited to attend. “Lunch at The Nest” takes place on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at noon and will feature guests from the CSKT WIC Program. Call 406-745-3757 if you want to come and learn about this great program. The tribal WIC program serves both the tribal and non-tribal population. You can also find out our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/thenestmontana or email: nestmontana@ gmail.com to be placed on our activities mailing list.

POLSON — All who like to waltz may join us at the Elks on Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 7-10 p.m. for this special evening of dance. There will be regular dancing along with the waltzes. Ken’s Country Combo will play.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library District Board of Trustees will hold a budget hearing for presentation and review of the FY 2016-2017 budget at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18. The meeting will be held in the library meeting room located at 2 First Ave. E. Copies of the draft budget will be available at the library on Tuesday, Aug. 16, prior to the meeting.

RONAN —Mission to the Moana (a Polynesian island themed VBS) will take place at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 207 Eisenhower Street SW. The Vacation Bible School for 1-4th graders happens Aug. 18-20. Class begins at 6 p.m. each night. At 1 p.m. on Aug. 21, there will be a Luau potluck in Ronan Park including a traditional roasted pig. The families of students are welcome to attend. Call 406-676-3361 with any questions.

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour on Thursday, Aug. 18, from 5-7 p.m. Your host will be Whitefish Credit Union located at 110 Third Ave. E. See you there.

The monthly Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour offers participants the chance to network and learn more about the featured business every month. For additional information about this and other Chamber programs, visit www. polsonchamber.com or call 406-883-5969.