Friday, August 5
Boys and Girls Club announces summer program through Aug. 26
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.
Friday, August 5
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.
Friday, August 5
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.
Friday, August 5
Port Polson Players present mystery, thriller July 21 - Aug. 7
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.
Friday, August 5
Sandpiper Gallery presents ‘Exceptionally Eclectic’ through Aug. 22
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.
Friday, August 5
Summer food programs through Aug. 29
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.
Class of 1956 celebrates 60-year reunion
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.
Classic rock played in Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS — Enjoy classic rock and originals by Jimni at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.
Enjoy a movie under the stars
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.
Join the Kids’ Fishing Derby
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.