Saturday, September 15
Sandpiper begins new exhibit
POLSON — The Sandpiper Art and Gift Gallery, 306 Main Street, begins their new exhibit, “Where Were You Hiding?” This exhibit runs from Sept. 3-Oct. 12. This is a non-juried show, open to all artists. Artistic interpretation of the theme, in any medium, will be accepted. There is a small entry fee for non-Sandpiper member artists. Visit: sandpiperartgallery.com for submission information. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday.
Saturday, September 15
Free Zen Meditation class offered
POLSON — A free Zen Meditation class offered at the Yoga- Heart Studio, 314 Main Street, on Wednesdays in September will take place on Sept. 5, 12 and 19 at 6 p.m. The classes will be presented by Zen Priest Zenku, Jerry Smyers. There is no charge for the class. Everyone is welcome. For more details call 406- 847-721-0665.
Saturday, September 15
Join Missoula’s two-day Greek festival
MISSOULA — This year’s Greek Festival will be filled with all the Greek food, music, dance, and all around fun you can handle. Montana’s Greek Festival will return for its fifth year on Friday, Sept 14, from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 15, from noon-10 p.m. Greek food vendors, live Greek music, dance lessons, children’s activities, and much more will be on site. Admission is free. Check out our Facebook page or call 406-478-8722 for more information and to stay up to date.
Enjoy Ronan Harvest Fest
RONAN — The Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Harvest Fest and Dutch Oven Cook-off from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Ronan Visitors’ Center on Highway 93. The day includes food and craft vendors, the Trail of Bales voting, the Dutch Oven Cook-off, emergency services displays, a vintage tractor display and kids’ games. There will be lots of family fun. See you there. The dinner bell for the Dutch Oven Cook-off rings at noon. All proceeds go to the Ronan Beautification Committee. Call 406-676-5323 for more information.
Parenting self-care day
PARENTING SELF CARE DAY @ TWO EAGLE RIVER HIGH SCHOOL GYM 11:00 am to 3 pm First 40 parents to receive a special self care gift. Parent Care will include: Ledger Art, Yoga, Massage, Cosmetic lessons, Drumming, Door prizes, Arts and Crafts, Lunch from 12-1, Childcare Activities Provided
Science Activity Fair held
POLSON — A Science Activity Fair will be held on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 11a.m.-3 p.m at the North Lake County Public Library. The library’s amateur astronomy club is partnering with the Coalition for Public Understanding of Science, or COPUS, which brings together brilliant scientists and organizations dedicated to science from around the globe. This year they’re throwing a science fair at the library and will give you the chance to interact with internationally acclaimed scientists and experts as well as catch up on developments closer to home, such as the work being done through SciNation on the Flathead Reservation and the library’s NASA @ My Library grant. This event will feature a variety of hands-on displays and activities, as well as freebies and swag while supplies last. Want your picture taken on the surface of the Moon? Want to meet the library’s newest telescope, thanks to the Space Science Institute and other N@ML partners? Join us.
Watch Lake County High School Rodeo
POLSON — Lake County High School Rodeo will be held at Polson Fairgrounds Saturday, Sept. 15, starting at 9:30 a.m. Two rodeos will be run that day. Watch as the girls and boys participate in a wide range of rodeo activities: barrels, saddle broncs, goat tying, and breakaway and possibly there will be sports shooting. There will be a great concession stand complete with homegrown Montana beef direct from our valley. For more information, call Sheila Young at 406-824- 4095 or Rocky Knight at 406-544-8836.