POLSON — Flathead Lake 3-on-3 basketball tournament will take place July 27-29, on Main Street in Polson. The basketball tournament will have 300 teams. All proceeds are donated back to the community including $1,000 to chamber beautification. Contact Anderson Broadcasting at (406) 883-5255 or 1-800-750-KERR for more information.

RONAN — Plan to attend the Lake County Fair in Ronan, Monday, July 30 thru Saturday, August 4. For more information pick up a Fair preview book at the Valley Journal office or Ronan Telephone Company.

POLSON — A community-wide vacation Bible school will be held Monday, July 30, through Friday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Polson. The camp is for all children entering kindergarten through sixth grade. There is no charge, but a freewill offering will be taken daily. Campers will need to bring a sack lunch. The VBS camp will include worship, Bible study, music, arts and crafts, snacks and games.

This year’s day camp will be hosted at First Presbyterian, 301 Fourth Ave. E. Co-sponsors are Good Shepherd Lutheran and First United Methodist Church. Counselors from Glacier Presbyterian Camp at Flathead Lake will lead the activities this year.

Please call First Presbyterian Church, (406) 883-5807, or Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, (406) 883-5864, with any questions. Registration and parent permission forms can be picked up at any of the three sponsoring churches.

RONAN — There will not be a monthly community dance this month at the Terrace Lake Community Church. The “Little Big Band” will be back in August. They will be playing Friday, Aug. 3, at 4 p.m. prior to the Lake County Fair talent show. Hope to see you there. For more information call Jim Pettit at (406) 676-8224.

RONAN — In conjunction with Ronan Pioneer Days and the Fair, the Lake County Chapter No. 1122 of the Experimental Aircraft Association will be hosting Young Eagles Flights at Ronan Airport (7S0) on Saturday morning, Aug. 4, starting at 9 a.m. All kids between the ages of 8 and 17, with their parents’ approval, can get a ride in an airplane free of charge.

POLSON — “Going for the gold” is the theme for Polson Foursquare Church’s vacation Bible school planned for Aug. 6-10. Activities include soccer, art and cheer camp, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to noon.

Please call (883-9347) or email (pfcgregg@gmail.com) to register, and for further details regarding the camp. 

On Friday there will be a family meal with the local Tribal Waves strength team. 

RONAN — Sports physicals for the 2012-13 school year will be held Tuesday, Aug. 7, from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Ronan Events Center commons. Physicals are $25 and are provided by multiple doctor and nurse stations from St. Luke Community Health. Parental signatures are required, and proceeds from the clinic go to area booster clubs. 

POLSON — The Polson High School Class of 1992 will be celebrating its 20-year reunion on Aug. 10-12.   To register and get more details, go to www.websiteobjective.com 

For questions or more information contact Danyel at 406-249-3373 or email danyelmccrea@hotmail.com. We are collecting mailing addresses at this time for use in the future. If you are on Facebook, the event can be found by searching Polson Pirates Class of ‘92, 20th Reunion.

POLSON — Cruising by the Bay Events begin Friday, Aug. 10 and continue through Saturday, Aug. 11. Friday registration goes from noon to 5 p.m. at Riverside Park (Hwy. 93). Watch for sign and parking attendants. Events include a Poker Run from noon-5 p.m., the “cruise” starts at 5 p.m. at Riverside Park, and the parade starts at 6 p.m. On Saturday registration goes from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - watch for signs. Events for the day include a Poker Walk from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and a Kids’ Carnival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the corner of Main Street and Fifth Avenue. The award ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. in front of the information booth with the “Parade of Winners.” The Bop-A-Dips will provide a free concert Saturday evening from 7-10 p.m. at Riverside Park. Food vendors will be available. For more information call Jackie Brown (406) 883-1042.

POLSON — Polson High School Class of 1982 would like to invite all classmates to our 30th class reunion, at 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 10, at Glacier Brewery.  On Saturday, Aug. 11, at 4 p.m. we’ll meet at Swanee’s. Please contact Patti Duford Kugler at (406) 883-5743 or Polson High School Class of 1982 on Facebook.

RONAN —The fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 11, from 7-9:30 p.m., at Terrace Lake Community Church on Terrace Lake Road, is to help JoLeah Nicholas attend a hip hop dance school in Vancouver, British Columbia in September. The fundraiser will feature Nicholas performing Polynesian and hip hop routines. Appetizers and desserts will be served. This is a “free will” offering fundraiser. For more information call Larry Nicholas at (406) 471-0766.

DAYTON — Mission Mountain Winery encourages all wine lovers to attend our free event, vertical tasting of Mission Mountain Winery Cabernet Sauvignon on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is part of the winery’s continuing program to educate the community about the aging and care of fine wine. Vertical tasting is the presentation of wine from older to younger vintages allowing you to see the effects of time upon a wine from the same place. We will start off with a 2002 vintage Mission Mountain Winery Cabernet Sauvignon followed by the 2003, 2004 and 2006 vintages.  Mission Mountain Winery is located on Highway 93 in Dayton on the west shore of beautiful Flathead Lake.

POLSON — The 41st Annual Sandpiper Lake County Art Festival takes place on the Polson Courthouse lawn Saturday, August 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in conjunction with “Cruisin’ By the Bay” Vintage Car Show. There will be fine art originals in all media, jewelry, handmade furniture, birdhouses, hand-sewn items, stained glass, rose mauling, pottery, candles and sculpture, along with many other interesting and unique items. In addition to the many returning artists, there will be new artists displaying in this popular juried event. There will be varied musical entertainment and food concessions throughout the day. Applications are being taken by phone (406) 883-5956 or visit their website at Sandpiperartgallery.com 

DIXON — The 2012 Dixon all-school reunion is being held at the Ninepipes Lodge (aka Allentown) on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 3:30 p.m. until who knows. A buffet dinner is planned; however, it is important that attendees R.S.V.P. as the Lodge requires an approximate number of attendees by Saturday, Aug. 4. Please call: (406) 257-2046, (406) 439-5635, (406) 644-2323 or (406) 544-7422, (702) 658-5090 or email: fforrest@centurytel.net, Scazier71740@hotmail.com, chr2323@blackfoot.net, creeksidequilting@live.com, tapiacj@embarqmail.com 

RONAN – The Ronan City Library will celebrate the end of their summer reading program with a picnic and a grand prize drawing at Bockman Park in Ronan, on Saturday, Aug. 11. Call (406) 676-3682 for more information.

NINEPIPES — A memorial and celebration of Kathy Nelson, who served the community for twenty-years will take place at Ninepipes Lodge, on Saturday, Aug. 11, at 5 p.m.  There will be a free-will offering taken with funds going to support cancer research. Come share stories and support cancer awareness.

POLSON — Polson High School Class of 1982 would like to invite all classmates to our 30th class reunion, at 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 10, at Glacier Brewery.  On Saturday, Aug. 11, at 4 p.m. we’ll meet at Swanee’s. Please contact Patti Duford Kugler at (406) 883-5743 or Polson High School Class of 1982 on Facebook.