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 12-Aug. 18. The summer program focuses on academics, good character and citizenship and developing healthy lifestyles. Applications may be picked up onsite or at: www.flatheadbgc. org.

PABLO — Salish Kootenai College's “Making Fitness Fun Program” (open to youth 7 years and older) begins Monday, June 12 and goes from 8:30 a.m.-noon, Monday through Thursday, until Aug. 17. The program will be held at the Salish Kootenai College Joe McDonald Gymnasium. Physical activities will be provided in-between breakfast and lunch. Activities include: swimming, kickball, football, basketball, dodge ball, Native games, volleyball, soccer, shinny, bike riding and gardening. Activities are intended to keep kids busy and active during the summer months. Transportation is provided Monday through Thursday to Ronan and Polson Boys and Girls Clubs daily at about noon. Contact Mike Tryon or Paul Phillips at Salish Kootenai College for more information at 406-275-4916 or 406-275-4917.

RONAN — Ronan Middle School will serve kid friendly meals for lunch and breakfast Monday-Friday (excluding July 4th) from June 12-Aug. 18. Breakfast will be served from 8:15- 10:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. There is no cost to all children 18 years old and younger or for special needs children to age 21. Adult meal prices are $2.50 for breakfast and $4 for lunch. For more information, call 406-676-3390 x 7226.

POLSON — From July 20–Aug. 6 the Port Polson Players will offer the musical comedy “Pump Boys and Dinettes.” Set in contemporary Georgia, this refreshing story features selections like “Tips, Farmer Tan,” “Catfish” and “Mona Mona” in a country music-infused celebration. The ‘Pump Boys’ sell high octane on Highway 57, as the ‘Dinettes’ run the Double Cup diner next door. Together they fashion an evening of country western songs on guitars, piano, bass and, yes, kitchen utensils.

POLSON — From Aug. 10-27 the Port Polson Players production of Gregg Kreutz’s comedy-mystery “Death by Golf ” wraps up Polson’s Summer Theatre season. When an escaped convict, an anxious bride, a scheming new husband, and a suspicious attorney all convene at Grandpa’s house, it doesn’t take long for Grandpa to realize he has to reschedule his golf game. This show pays tribute to the Players’ location on the Old Nine of the Polson Golf Course. Reservations can be made by calling the theatre box office at 406-883-9212 or visiting portpolsonplayers.com.

RONAN –– Pioneer Days celebration begins in Ronan on Friday, Aug. 4, and will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday Aug. 4-6. Ronan Pioneer Days is a community event with fun for the whole family. There will be plenty of good old-fashioned entertainment. There will be a fishing derby from 8 a.m.-noon and happy hour will take place with the Ronan Pioneer Days Company at 5 p.m. The Bulls and Broncs Rodeo is at 7:30 p.m. Scholarships will be given out at the rodeo and you must be present to win. A street dance is planned for 9 p.m. If you have questions or want more information, call at 406-675-0177.

RONAN — The 22nd annual Ronan Pioneer Days 3-on-3 tournament will be held Aug. 5 at the Ronan High School parking lot. For more information, visit: missionvalley3on3.com, call 406-261-1521 or go to: Facebook.com/missionvalley3on3. The final day to signup for this tournament is July 31.

RONAN — The Garden of the Rockies Museum will hold a Flea Market, Craft Fair, Yard Sale at their Round Butte Gym across from the VFW, the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Do you have yard sale items but not enough room to hold your own sale? Ten-foot spaces will be available inside and out for $10. All proceeds go to the operation of the Museum. Call 406-676-3261 as soon as possible to reserve your spot.

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. Horsehair hitching artists Shoni and Ron Maulding will exhibit their work from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Also, Nancy Vaughan and crew will have fry bread and Indian tacos to mark Paxson Day of Celebration. The entire month of August is dedicated to artist Edgar S. Paxson and this special day marks the 100th year anniversary of his arrival in Montana. Family members will be on hand to commemorate the day with stories about the famous artist.

RONAN — The second day of Pioneer Days begins at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast at the Ronan VFW. The 36th annual Mission Mountain Classic Run, (5k and 10k), begins at 8 a.m. The Co-ed Softball Tournament is at 9 a.m. There will be a car show at 10 a.m. and a Kiddie Slicker Rodeo at noon. The open rodeo and Ring of Fire begins at 7:30 p.m. with scholarships again being given (must be present to win). Another street dance is planned for 9 p.m.

POLSON — The 15th Annual Water Daze 1-Mile Swim will take place on Saturday, Aug. 5. Swim from Salish Point, through the pristine waters of Flathead Lake, to Boettcher Park with the backdrop of the Mission Mountains. Registration will open from 11 a.m. to noon with a 1 p.m. start time. Swimmers will be provided transportation to KwaTaq- Nuk from Boettcher about 30 minutes prior to the start of the race. Local kayakers and emergency personnel will be along the racecourse for safety and support. Since the beginning, Water Daze has been an essential part of the Mission Valley Aquatic’s mission, outreach and fundraising campaign. There is beautiful scenery, clear water, great food and friends — all in support of the Lake Monsters Swim Team and Mission Valley Aquatics. See you there.

POLSON — The Northwest Montana Accordion Association will meet at the Elks in Polson on Sunday, Aug. 6, from 2-5:30 p.m.

RONAN — Ronan High School’s class of 1957 welcomes friends to visit on Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Round Butte gym by the Garden of the Rockies Museum at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 406-676-4298.

RONAN — Pioneer Days ends with a 9 a.m. volleyball tournament at the City Park; a parade with the theme “Candy Land” at 12:30 p.m. (registration is at 10 a.m. at Round Butte Mini Storage); an open rodeo and wild buffalo riding at 3 p.m. and a family karaoke night at the Valley Club at 6:30 p.m.

POLSON — Aug. 8 is the first day for the caregivers’ class. Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes are scheduled for six Tuesdays, Aug. 8- Sept. 12 in Polson. Time for the class is 10-11:30 a.m. The classes are sponsored by the Area VI Agency on Aging to help caregivers thrive in this most difficult life role. Please call 1-800-266-4188 for more information or to register. Class size is limited.

POLSON — The Polson School Indian Education Committee has cancelled the Native culture activity planned for Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. This activity will be rescheduled at a later date. Notices will be sent when that date is determined. For additional information, call the District Office at 406-883-6355.

RONAN — The Ronan VFW auxiliary 5652 is having their meeting on Aug. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall. For more information, call 406-676-3380.

POLSON — A clay tile making event will take place in Polson on Aug. 10 from 4-7 p.m. at Riverside Park. Tiles are being made for the Riverside Community Mosaic Project. Families welcome. First come, first served, while supplies last.

RONAN — Safe Harbor will the host the August Ronan Roundup on Thursday, Aug. 10, from 5-6:30 p.m. at Safe Harbor’s new location, 63506 Highway 93. Stop by for appetizers and learn about Safe Harbor’s services for domestic violence victims. This is an opportunity to communicate, collaborate and network with community members.

POLSON — The North Lake County Library will hold the 32nd annual “Bug Race” at the VFW on Aug. 10. For more information, call the library at 406-883- 8225.

POLSON — A free dinner will be served at Polson Presbyterian Church on Friday, Aug. 11, from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

POLSON — The University of Montana Improving Health Among Rural Montanans will be conducting health screenings from 9 a.m.- 2.p.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, at Lakeshore Pharmacy, (inside Super 1 Foods, Polson). IPHARM will offer the following health screenings: bone density, hgA1c (blood glucose), cholesterol (this test requires a 9-12 hour fast for complete results; but please drink plenty of water). The cost is $15 per test. Free blood pressure readings will also be available. Call Lakeshore Pharmacy at 406-883-0342 to schedule an appointment.

RONAN — The Ronan Class of 1977 will have their 40-year class reunion on Aug. 11 and 12. If you were in our class in any years from first grade on, please call me for information for the reunion. All teachers are invited also. Call for more information at 406-883-2910 or 406-260- 6164.

POLSON — Day one of Polson’s Summerfest is Friday, Aug. 11. There will be numerous activities in the park and on the water.

POLSON — The 11th annual Rotary Chili Cookoff will be held Saturday, Aug. 12, from noon-2 p.m. at Riverside Park. Make sure you purchase your raffle tickets, ($25 per ticket or 5 tickets for $100), to help raise funds for the Boys Scouts’ Summer Camp; the Mission Valley Aquatic Center’s bleachers, youth pool toys; and the Linderman Elementary summer program. Prizes this year include: $1000 cash, groceries and gas ($1000 total value), more than 100 bottles of wine, 2 annual golf passes, $1000 worth of local beef, and a flight seeing trip and dinner for four. Raffle tickets are available from any Rotarian. Anyone wishing to enter the Chili Cook-off Contest can find contest rules and an application form on the Polson Rotary website: https:// portal.clubrunner.ca/1867. For more information, call 406-883-1842 or 406-253- 5452.

ST. IGNATIUS — Ninepipe’s Art Group will present Montana’s Shakespeare in the Parks performance of Mac- Beth on Saturday, Aug. 12, in the Good Old Days Park. A picnic supper with wine and beer, provided by Allentown Restaurant, will be available for purchase beginning at 4:30 p.m. Desserts will also be available for purchase. Audiences are encouraged to arrive early with chairs and blankets to sit on. For more information, call 406-644- 2311.

POLSON — The Aber Day Reunion Concert will take place at the Regatta Shoreline Amphitheater on the banks of the Flathead River in Polson from 3-9 p.m. Mission Mountain Wood Band, Sam Riddle, Andrea Harsell and Luna Roja will provide the music. This event is family friendly with food, beer and wine vendors on site; free parking; dry camping available, (no animals except service dogs); no coolers or glass containers; bring lawn chairs and blankets. Bus pickup at various locations to be announced. This is a non-profit event with proceeds distributed to area non-profits by Anderson Broadcasting Charitable Foundation. Tickets may be purchased at the UM Alumni Association at: www.grizalum.com.

POLSON — Day two of Polson’s Summerfest, Saturday, Aug. 12, includes a car show and The 46th Annual Sandpiper Art Festival on the Lake County Courthouse lawn from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Artists and artisans from around the region sell their work in this 1-day show. Enjoy a day of art, fine crafts, food and entertainment on the beautiful courthouse lawn. For more information, visit: www. sandpiperargaller.com or call 406-883-5956.

POLSON — This is the final day, Saturday, Aug. 12, at 4 p.m., to turn in Family Summer Reading Program Reading Logs to the North Lake County Library in Polson.

CHARLO — Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will perform William Shakespeare’s “You Never Can Tell” Sunday, Aug. 13, 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 — A vacation Bible school will take place Aug. 14 - 18, at Zion Lutheran Church, 306 Second Ave. from 8:30- 11:20 a.m. Zion Lutheran Church is sponsoring Mighty Fortress, a vacation Bible school program. We’ll learn about Jesus through five Bible stories, meet new friends, do fun activities, sing great songs, make crafts, play games, eat snacks, and more. It’s going to be fun, but it would be more fun with you there. For more information, contact Pastor Whaley at 406-745-4149 or go to: email@lcmsmontana.org.

POLSON — AARP’s Smart Driver Course will be held at the Polson Senior Center from 8:30-11 a.m. and from 1- 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Call 406-883-4735, for a reservation.

RONAN — Ronan Library will be closed on Tuesday, Aug. 15, for a staff work day.

POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce’s August SPLASH will be held on Thursday, Aug. 17, from 5- 7 p.m. This event will be hosted by Riverside Recreation, 412 Second Street West and co-host will be OH Well Drill and Pump. The monthly Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour (SPLASH) offers participants the chance to network and learn more about the featured business each month. For additional information about this and other Chamber programs, visit www.polsonchamber.com or call 406-883-5969.

RONAN — Aug. 17 is the last day to turn in Summer Reading Logs at Ronan Library.

BISON RANGE PICNIC AREA — Bring your family and friends to celebrate unity in diversity at the beautiful Bison Range picnic grounds, starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 18. The main dish will be provided and side dishes to share are welcome. Storyteller, author and world-traveler Earl Redman will share stories designed to foster personal peace, family harmony, and unity in our community. The stories are based on the fascinating tales and teachings of a Persian Baha’i (‘Abdu’l-Baha) who traveled to many countries, including the US, in the early 1900s, promoting peace, love and racial unity through word and deed. Children’s activities will be provided. All are welcome. Hosted by the Baha’i’s of the Flathead Reservation.

POLSON — Come learn and earn $20 worth of double SNAP dollars to spend on locally grown produce, seeds, meat, eggs, bread, and garden plants at the Polson Farmers’ Market, for those that are SNAP eligible. In the final class of the season, Flathead Reservation Extension SNAP Education Coordinator Ginger Pitts will teach a fresh skillet class on Friday, Aug. 18, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Polson Loaves & Fish Food Pantry, 904 First Street E. Come learn how to eat better on a budget and make a delicious entree using what you have on hand in your own kitchen; no recipe needed. Please sign up in advance, as space is limited. Email: shay@ missoulacfac.org for more information.

POLSON — The seventh annual Flathead Lake Blues Festival will be held Friday, Aug. 18. Music includes Andre Floyd and the Mood Iguana, the Mike Murray Band, Halladay Quist, Ticket Sauce, Off in the Woods, the Kenny James Miller Band, Big Daddy and the Blue Notes, Jameson and the Sordid Seeds and Mudslide Charley. On Saturday, Aug. 19, the music includes the Michelle Taylor Band, Estelle and the Atomic Jive, Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method and Andrea Harsell and the Luna Roja. All of this happening on the shores of Flathead Lake at Sacajawea Park in Polson. For more information go to: www.flatheadlakebluesfestival. com.

POLSON — Takes Horse Gallery is excited to announce that guest artist Rachel Warner will be covering the gallery on Aug. 18 and 19 while we attend Crow Fair. Rachel’s talents will be on display as she works on a tonalist oil painting in the gallery. Stop in to see for yourself. Takes Horse Gallery is at 49487 Highway 93. Call for more information at 406-224-4943.

RONAN — Friday, Aug. 18, is movie night at the Ronan library. The movie starts at 5 p.m. and there will be snacks served.