POLSON — Dungeons & Dragons game night will be held at the North Lake County Public Library on Monday, July 18 starting at 5: p.m. with an average run time of 4 hours: “Hunt for the Ghost Ship” is the title of our adventure. We will meet in the large meeting room. Light snacks will be provided, but you are welcome to bring food & non-alcoholic beverages. This adventure is geared toward older teens & adults.

Please call 406-883-8225 to reserve a player spot or just drop-in to observe.  

KALISPELL — Atlatls are ancient weapons that preceded the bow and arrow in most parts of the world and are one of humankind’s first mechanical inventions. Presenters will give a brief history of the atlatl and then give a demonstration of how it was effectively used for hunting. 

All participants will get an opportunity to use these hunting weapons and understand how they work. Children 4 years old and older are welcome come try it out. 

Call the visitor center at 406-755-2706 Ext. 0 to register, as space is limited. Cost is free($8 park entry fee still applies to out-of-state vehicles). 

KALISPELL — Atlatls are ancient weapons that preceded the bow and arrow in most parts of the world and are one of humankind’s first mechanical inventions. Presenters will give a brief history of the atlatis and then give a demonstration of how it was effectively used for hunting. All participants will get an opportunity to use these hunting weapons and understand how they work. Children 4 years old and older are welcome come try it out. Call the visitor center at 406-755-2706 Ext. 0 to register, as space is limited. Cost is free ($8 park entry fee still applies to out-of-state vehicles). 

HOT SPRINGS — For two days on the north lawn of Symes Hot Springs Hotel the annual Hot Springs Blues Festival will feature true blues from around the Northwest. Different bands will play nightly from 6-8 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m. Call 406-741-2361 or go to: symeshotspringsbluesfestival.com for updates.

KALISPELL — Surrounded by the natural beauty of Lone Pine State Park, Kathy Ross, Flathead Valley landscaper/gardener of more than 30 years will talk about the importance of this beauty on Friday, July 22 from 6-7 p.m. 

   Come explore the relationship of native plants, insects and birds, and find out why this relationship is so important to understanding loss of habitats and biodiversity. Learn how you can help native species in your own landscapes. Call the visitor center at 406-755-2706 ext. 0 to register, as space is limited. Cost is free ($8 park entry fee still applies to out-of-state vehicles). 

KALISPELL — Enjoy a beginner Vinyasa yoga flow class from 8-9:15 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, at Lone Pine State Park. This 45-minute yoga class will take place as the sun is rising. 

Bring layers and a warm drink as the morning is chilly. Yoga mats will not be provided so bring your own mat, towel, or blanket to set underneath you.

Call the visitor center at 406-755-2706 ext. 0 to register, as space is limited. Cost is $4 per participant ($8 park entry fee still applies to out-of-state vehicles). 

POLSON — The all new Art Trail, instituted by the Sandpiper Art Gallery, is a treasure hunt, a great exhibit and sale opportunity for artists in the Mission Valley in locations from St. Ignatius to Dayton. Contact the gallery at 406-883-5956 for more information

HOT SPRINGS — On the north lawn of Symes Hot Springs Hotel the Hot Springs Blues Festival will feature true blues from around the Northwest. Music will be performed 4-6 p.m. with the Wolf Tones performing from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mudslide Charley plays from 9-11 p.m. Call 406-741-2361 or go to: symeshotspringsbluesfestival.com for updates.

KALISPELL — On Saturday, July 23, from 7-8:30 p.m. test your knowledge of Lone Pine State Park at the first trivia night of the year. The questions will focus on the history of Lone Pine, plant ecology, and animal ecology. We will go through four rounds of questions to share our knowledge or learn new facts. All ages are welcome and feel free to bring snacks and drinks. Call the visitor center at 406-755-2706 ext. 0 to register, as space is limited. Cost is free ($8 park entry fee still applies to out-of-state vehicles). 

FLATHEAD LAKE — Join us for the return of the Poker Paddle for Clean Water event on Saturday, July 23, at 9:30 a.m. at The Shoe restaurant. 

Bring your kayaks, SUPs, canoes or swimming ability on a short or long course to designated stops on the beautiful south end of Flathead Lake in Polson. Collect playing cards along the way. 

Prizes for best and worst hand. Each participant receives a commemorative gift. Food and music to follow. 

For more information contact Amber Stanfield at: amber@flatheadlakers.org.

RONAN — The Lake County Fair starts out with a bang with the Shotgun Sporting Clays event at noon at Big Sky Sporting Clays, 42295 Irvine Flats Road in Polson. Call 406-883-2000, for more information. 

KALISPELL — On Sunday, July 24, from 12-2 p.m. learn about lichen. 

Table Talks are designed for visitors to chat, ask questions, and learn something new while out hiking in the park. Touch and feel different types of lichen, learn the difference between various lichens and discover why it is so special to have at Lone Pine. We will be stationed at the Lone Pine trailhead, so feel free to stop by. 

RONAN — The Lake County Fair will hold interview judging beginning at noon. The annual Lake County Fair is a big event in the lives of many boys, girls and adults in the area, especially for 4-H and FFA students. 

Go to: lakemt.gov/fair/events.html for event schedules or pick up a Fair Book from local retailers.

RONAN — A 4-H breakfast will take place 7-11 a.m. at the Lake County Fairgrounds. A swine show will happen between 8-11:30 a.m. The horticulture barn opens at 10 a.m. The kid zone is open between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. A non-perishable open class check-in takes place between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. There will be a cat show at noon and a poultry show at 1:30 p.m. At 5 p.m. a family style dinner will be held. At 6 p.m. market beef judging will take place and at 6:30 there will be an open class judges’ orientation with open class judging between 7-9 p.m. 

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, July 20 and on subsequent Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku, including meditation instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom. The classes will be each Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 pm, Mountain Time. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class. Please join us and take advantage of this opportunity. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at:

Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.

RONAN — Flathead Irrigation District will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 27 at 1 p.m. at Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main Street SW. 

The meeting is upstairs.

RONAN — The Ronan Cooperative Brewery will host live music performed by the Western Montana Musicians Co-op at 6:30 p.m. 

RONAN — The Ronan Cooperative Brewery will host Hugh Robinson of Panthera at 6 p.m. He will give a presentation on Big Cats. Join this interesting evening event.

RONAN — The Lake County Fair continues with breakfast from 8-11 a.m. The kid zone is open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. The horse show is at 10 a.m. A lunch special will be offered between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The rabbit show is at 2:30 p.m. The Crabfest takes place from 5-9 p.m. Pre-purchase tickets from the Ronan Chamber of Commerce by contacting: secretary@ronanchamber.com. A teen dance begins at 9 p.m.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program continues with Deanna Mydland from Montana PBS at 10 a.m.

RONAN — The Ronan Cooperative Brewery will have local food purveyor Hot Diggity Dog available for the evening. 

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild quilt show will be held on Friday, July 29 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the K. William Harvey gymnasium in Ronan. Vendors, demonstrations, featured quilters, and voting for “people’s choice” for best quilts will take place on Friday. Quilted items will be available for sale. Raffle tickets for a beautiful quilt and a fat quarter basket will be sold. A winner will be drawn at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

KALISPELL — On Friday, July 29 from 6-7 p.m. join Lone Pine District ranger and bat enthusiast to learn more about the wild adaptations of this often-misunderstood flying mammal. Bats pollinate species essential for survival, like agave, bananas, and coffee, and save the US agricultural industry over $3 billion annually in pest control. Call the visitor center at 406-755-2706 ext. 0 to register, as space is limited. Cost is free ($8 park entry fee still applies to out-of-state vehicles). 

POLSON — The Polson Business Community invites you to participate in the 23rd annual Polson Main Street Flathead Cherry Festival from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31. They are proud to note that this two-day event has been recognized among the top five must-see tourism attractions in the state. The festival includes fresh local cherry sales, artists, vendors, local food and drinks.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild quilt show continues Saturday, July 30 from 10 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. at the K. William Harvey gymnasium in Ronan. Quilted items will be available for sale. Raffle tickets for a beautiful quilt and a fat quarter basket will also sold. A winner will be drawn at 3:30 p.m.

RONAN — The Lake County Fair continues with breakfast at the fairgrounds from 8-11 a.m. The kid zone is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and the beef and dairy breeding and showmanship program is from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Large Animal Round Robin takes place between 3 and 4 p.m. A ranch rodeo is from 5-8 p.m. All livestock will be released between 7-9 p.m. with clipping chutes removed. 

RONAN — At 9 a.m. the NBHA barrel race takes place at the Lake County Fairgrounds. 

RONAN — At 9 a.m. the NBHA barrel race takes place at the Lake County Fairgrounds.

POLSON — The final day of the Cherry Festival takes place on Main Street in downtown from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.