Friday, August 8
Farmers Market moved to Riverside Park
POLSON - The Polson Farmers Market, held every Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., will take place at Riverside Park, 49401 US-93, until further notice. See Polson Farmers Market on Facebook for more information.
Rock the Dock
POLSON — Music starts at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US Highway 93 E, with Caselli & Crew providing the tunes. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
33rd annual SKC Golf Scramble begins
PABLO — On Aug. 8 and 9 at Silver Fox Golf Course in Pablo, the 33rd Annual SKC Golf Scramble’s 18 hole scramble will have a shotgun start. Golf at 8:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. either day. The cost is $450 per team. To register go to: advancement@skc.edu.
33rd Annual SKC Golf Scramble begins
PABLO — On Aug. 8 and 9 at Silver Fox Golf Course in Pablo, the 33rd Annual SKC Golf Scramble’s 18 hole scramble will have a shotgun start. Golf at 8:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. either day. The cost is $450 per team. To register go to: advancement@skc.edu.
Attend Teen Game Club
POLSON — In the Polson Library’s Community Room every second Friday of each month from 4 to 5:30 p.m., teens can unplug, play and conquer with the Teen Game Club.
Dessert potluck held in Big Arm
BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will host a dessert potluck on Friday, Aug. 8, at 6:30 p.m. at our historic Big Arm School. Please bring a dessert to share. Our guest speaker will be Police Chief George Simpson. He will be speaking about his book, “The Odyssey of the Flathead Indian Reservation.” Please join us for an informative evening. For more information email: thebigarmassociation@gmail.com
Library opens late
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will open at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, to accommodate staff training, which will take place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Joyful Cup walk-up window will remain open regular hours, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Library opens late
POLSON — The Polson Library will open at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, due to staff training. The Joyful Cup walk-up window will remain open regular hours, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Mother Goose is cancelled for this day.
Mother Goose cancelled
POLSON — The Polson Library’s Mother Goose program is cancelled for this day due to staff training.
Mother Goose program canceled for day
POLSON — The Polson Library’s Mother Goose program is cancelled for this day due to staff training.
Music played at Glacier Brewing
POLSON — Glacier Brewing, 6 Tenth Ave. E, will host Jon Schumaker starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 8.
Music entertainment at the Durham
POLSON - The Durham on Hwy. 93 downtown Polson offers music by Richard Barrett on Aug. 8, from 6-9 p.m.
Save the date for FLBS Open House
YELLOW BAY - Join us at our beautiful Yellow Bay facilities for a day of immersive science activities and presentations. Meet our faculty, staff and students; listen to informative presentations on the State of the Lake; enjoy food from one of our local food vendor partners, and more. Come early and get a ride on the Jessie B.
Saturday, August 9
Cruisin’ by the Bay Car Show held
POLSON — The annual Cruisin’ by the Bay Car Show takes place on Saturday, Aug. 9, on Main Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is $25 each and $10 for each additional car. Cash prizes will be given. Find registration details at the Mission Valley Cruisers Facebook page or call 925-525-1134.
Enjoy Courthouse Art Festival
POLSON - The annual Courthouse Art Festival will be held at the Lake County Courthouse lawn on Aug. 9 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Join in the fun and enjoy local and regional fine art, artisans, crafters and music.
Flathead Waters Cleanup
FLATHEAD WATERSHED — Help us keep our favorite places clean by participating in the 2025 Flathead Waters Cleanup from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Volunteer teams can register to pick up trash in and around any waterbody in the Flathead Watershed.
Join Toddler Time
POLSON — The Polson Library’s Toddler Time is a program for 2-3 year old active Toddlers on Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. This program is all about movement where we’ll read active stories, dance, sing and shake it all about. Held in the Community Room.
Music at Glacier Brewing
POLSON - Glacier Brewing, 6 Tenth Ave. E, will host Jon KC & the Valley Cats starting at 5 p.m. on
Music entertainment at the Durham
POLSON - The Durham on Hwy. 93 downtown Polson will have music by Sunlight Black on Aug. 9, from 6-9 p.m.
MV Oval holds Elks Night at the Races
POLSON - The Racing Dynamics 100, with Super Late Models, INEX Legends, takes place on Saturday, Aug. 9. Gates open at 4 p.m., track opens at 5 p.m., qualifying happens at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m.
For more information, go to: MissionValleySuperOval.com.
Race to Remember
POLSON - Join community members for a special event to honor the lives of those who have passed away. This is a tribute event to celebrate their lives and keep their spirits alive in our hearts. Bring a banner, poster, or T-shirt with the names of loves ones who have passed away. Arrive at Linderman Gym by 8:40 a.m. to sign a waiver. Run, walk, skip or hop in this free family event. No pets and no bicycles. If you have questions, call 406-212-9463.
Rotary Club holds Fundraiser
POLSON — The 2025 Polson Brewfest is an annual fundraiser benefitting Mission Valley youth. The event takes place in conjunction with the annual Courthouse Art Festival and Cruisin’ by the Bay Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Raffle tickets will also be sold: 5 for $100 or 1 for $25. Five $1,000 prizes will be awarded. Funds raised support local youth projects such as the Polson Basketball Club, Friends of the Children and pickleball youth clinics.
Rotary’s Youth Raffle drawing held
POLSON - Polson Rotary encourages you to purchase raffle tickets at $25 per chance or $100 for five chances to support the swim team and swim programs. You can win $1000, $1000 Montana Marbled Meats, $1000 propane, $1000 groceries or two season golf passes. Drawing takes place on Aug. 9 at 3:30 p.m. at the Elk’s Lodge. You do not have to be present to win.
Run for Beer
POLSON — Join us at 10 a.m. for a fun-filled day of running, beer, and good vibes at Glacier Brewing Co., 6 Tenth Ave. E. Tickets start at $20.83, go to: Eventbrite.com. We’ve mapped out a 5k course that starts and ends at this awesome taproom by Flathead Lake. Gather your friends and come join us on Aug. 9.
Sunday, August 10
Free carnival held
ST. IGNATIUS - The Mission Valley United Methodist Church, 70715 US-93 will hold a free carnival on Sunday, Aug. 10, from 1-4 p.m. There will be free food, free games, a bounce house, a cake walk and fun for the whole family. Come join us for some family fun! If you can bring a non-perishable food item for local food banks it would be appreciated but it’s not required.
Tuesday, August 12
Commission to meet
POLSON - The Local Government Review Study Commission will meet from 3-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 106 First Street, E. Call 406-883-8200 for more information.
Enjoy Summer Youth Cultural Connection Day
DIXON -Tribal Health invites all to Summer Youth Cultural Connection Day events. Activities will include, painting/coloring, specialty table, language, bead art, story time, elder visiting, traditional games and yard games held between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. with lunch provided. Call Chelsea Arlee with questions at 406-745-3525 X 5065. The Aug. 12 event will be held at the Anita Matt Building (Old Dixon Agency).
Wednesday, August 13
Enjoy Summer Youth Cultural Connection Day
PABLO — Tribal Health invites all to Summer Youth Cultural Connection Day events. Activities will include, painting/coloring, specialty table, language, bead art, story time, elder visiting, traditional games and yard games held between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. with lunch provided.
Call Chelsea Arlee with questions at 406-745-3525 X 5065.
The Aug. 6 event will be held at Woodcock Homesites.
Free meditation class offered
POLSON - Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays for online instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom and in-person. The classes will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com or go to: www.missionmountainzen.org for more information.
Lake Co. Transportation Advisory Committee to meet
PABLO - The Lake County Transportation Advisory Committee will hold their next meeting on Aug. 13, at 11 a.m. at the CSKT Transit Center, 52001 Quicksilver Road. Planning and concerns will be discussed. Call 406-676-2367 with questions.
Lake County marriages, divorces for July
Marriages
Rhylee L. Burland and Clayton S. Philpot
Quinten Allen Walhood and Montana Capri Southward
Kelsey Julia Betancourt and Robert Matthew Patterson
Hunter Dale Jewett and Madison Kendel Larson
Morgan Royce Zimmer and Duane Michael Gibbs
David Marcus Costilla and Stephanie Ann Fisher
John Allen Mercer and Kathleen Gay Devlin
Andrew Blake Jenkins and Sierra Dawn Jensen
Robert Matthew Janik and Rachael Miriam Dunn
Autumn Melissa Mento and Alex James Virgil Weaver
Peter Cole Warsinske and Madeline Leigh Watkins
John Frederick Marquardt and Joanie Blaine Mercer
Shelly Ann Firestone and Robert Allen Klingaman
David Michael Myers and Susan Elain Hawkins
Isaac Robert Borreson and Lauren Alex Hering
Richard Thomas Henry and Reyanna Marie Denier-Santos
David Emilio Castillo and Tayler Elizabeth Owens
Dustin Caleb Croft and Adeline Margaret Hout
Dylan Michael Hess and angel Faith Whiting
Payton Alexander Lefthand and Marlee Rose Congdon
Madeline Lee Hellinger and Kylor Zyne Yohn
Jason Lee Newton and Alexandria Ladaun Jessop
Kelsey Margaret Moore and William Nathan Stoorman
Lindsey Frances Menyhart and Barrie Lee Matthews
Dianna Marie Schmaus and Steven Karl Priebe
Marisa Rose Gonzalez and Jake Douglas Stuewe
Emily Ryan Davis and Tristan William Hanson
Savannah Athea Clements and Ronald Allen Jones Jr.
Brandon Lee Castillo-Mundee and Samantha Danielle Janes
Keeli Allayne Harris and Jadon John-Stanley Tallmadge
Brandon Lloyd Marsh and Tara Lee Williams
Andrew Phillip Buckley and Savannah Ashley Bruecker
Daniel Clark Baumer and Madison Rose Roodman
Juan C. Briseno and Panda Selene West
Roger Dean Norgaard and Theodora Elisabeth Lambson
Divorces
Amandeep Jabbi and Geetka Gupta
Daniel G. Goddard and Summer R. Goddard
Luke Venters and Gretchen A. Venters
Michael Crawford and Melissa R. Crawford (Bauer restored)
Jason J. Morrison and Shawna Morrison (Urban restored)
Learn to meditate
POLSON — Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays for online instruction, via Zoom and in-person. Classes are from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665. Go to: www.missionmountainzen.org for more information.
Thursday, August 14
Join law enforcement, first responder open house barbecue
PABLO - On Thursday, Aug. 14, between 12-3 p.m. at the Pablo Hub, 42297 2nd Ave, learn about “Never Alone” services, (NARSS) and enjoy a free barbecue and good company Learn about the new NARSS Community Peer Support Team Pilot Project, meet the team and learn about other recovery support services
Call Shay Ashley or Levi Clatterbuck for more information at 406-332-7003.
Friday, August 15
Address climate concerns at Climate Café
POLSON — Concerned about the climate? The Climate Café offers an open space to connect, share ideas, and discuss meaningful actions. Our focus is on creating a resilient Flathead watershed and fostering unity for positive change. The group meets the third Friday of every month at the Flathead Lakers Patio, 110 Main St. Polson from 9-11 a.m. Join us to make a difference in our community.
Enjoy music entertainment at the Durham
POLSON - The Durham on Hwy. 93 downtown Polson offers music by Zane Tohme on Aug. 15, from 7-9 p.m.
Music at Glacier Brewing
POLSON - Glacier Brewing, 6 Tenth Ave. E, will host Achilles Morony starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15.
Rock the Dock
POLSON — Music starts at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US Highway 93 E, with Rob Quist providing the tunes. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
Saturday, August 16
Attend Day of Hope
POLSON — The annual Day of Hope Back to School event takes place at the Cove Deli & Pizza, 11 Third Ave., from 10 a.m. to noon. Receive tons of free food from Convoy of Hope, free back packs, school supplies. Tribal Health, Tribal Education, fire trucks, police cars, local medical providers, local non-profits, churches and much more will be there.
Music played at Glacie Brewing
POLSON — Glacier Brewing, 6 Tenth Ave. E, will host Pete Moller starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16.
Read with others at Bookfest Club
POLSON — The Polson Library’s adult Bookfest Club is reading “The Unmaking of June Farrow.” Join a lively discussion and enjoy some pastries at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the library.
Sunday, August 17
Let’s Talk Art
POLSON — The Sandpiper Art Gallery and Gifts, 306 Main Street, will host “Let’s Talk Art” with a Montana-focused collaborative artist group. The discussion will be about “Open Air.”
Tuesday, August 19
Enjoy Summer Youth Cultural Connection Day
HOT SPRINGS- Tribal Health invites all to Summer Youth Cultural Connection Day events. Activities will include, painting/coloring, specialty table, language, bead art, story time, elder visiting, traditional games and yard games held between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. with lunch provided. Call with questions at 406-745-3525 X 5065. The Aug. 19 event will be held at Hot Springs City Park.
Learn from author about Montana murder
POLSON - On Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m. at the Polson Library, author Clem Pellet will present “Murder on Montana’s Hi-Line,” with an author signing and book talk about this true Montana murder. Discover the enthralling twists and turns of this true Montana murder saga the author, Clem Pellett, tracks down his grandfather’s murderer. This presentation is free and open to the public. Watch for the movie release in 2025.
Phone, Computer Basics Classes canceled
POLSON - The Polson Library will NOT hold phone and computer basics classes on the third Tuesday of each month due to staffing issues.
Wednesday, August 20
Free meditation class offered
POLSON - Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays for online instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom and in-person. The classes will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Go to: www.missionmountainzen.org for more information.
Join library’s book drop movie party, watch ‘Stargirl’
POLSON - Hey Book Drop! Let’s have a movie party. We’ve read “Stargirl”, now let’s watch it. Meet in the Community Room at the Polson Library. We will start at 3 p.m. and the movie will end around 5 p.m.
Join library’s book drop movie party, watch ‘Stargirl’
POLSON - Hey Book Drop! Let’s have a movie party. We’ve read “Stargirl”, now let’s watch it. Meet in the Community Room at the Polson Library. We will start at 3 p.m. and the movie will end around 5 p.m.
Thursday, August 21
Reception held for Polson Artists
POLSON - From 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22, an opening reception with appetizers and drinks will be held at 48905 Highway 93 for Artists of Polson Studio Tour event. Call 406-802-4469 for more information.
Donate books at library
POLSON - You are welcome to bring donations to Polson Library from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21. There is a two boxe limit. Friends of the Library manage our donation program, and set the third Thursday of each month as “Donation Day.” Refer to our Materials Donation Policy on our website.
Donate books at library
POLSON - You are welcome to bring donations to Polson Library from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21. There is a two boxe limit. Friends of the Library manage our donation program, and set the third Thursday of each month as “Donation Day.” Refer to our Materials Donation Policy on our website.
Free meditation class offered
POLSON - Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays for online instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom and in-person. The classes will be rom 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com or go to: www.missionmountainzen.org
Grow Together Block Party held
POLSON - On Thursday, Aug. 21, a free, family-friendly celebration will be held at Third Ave E, from 5-8 p.m. The theme is “Grow Together: Land, Business, and Community.” This event blends land stewardship, business growth, and community spirit for an unforgettable evening. Expect live music by a local band featuring indie-folk, bluegrass and easy summer tunes. There will be games, family-friendly activities like face painting, food trucks, vendors and business open houses.
An event highlight will be expert advice on land care and noxious weed management from MSU Extension. If interesting in hosting a booth or sponsoring an activity or performance or volunteering, call 406-883-5969.
Grow Together Block Party held
POLSON - On Thursday, Aug. 21, a free, family-friendly celebration will be held at Third Ave E, from 5-8 p.m. The theme is “Grow Together: Land, Business, and Community.” This event blends land stewardship, business growth, and community spirit for an unforgettable evening. Expect live music by a local band featuring indie-folk, bluegrass and easy summer tunes. There will be games, family-friendly activities like face painting, food trucks, vendors and business open houses.
Join the Business Pulse Block Party
POLSON - The Polson Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business Pulse Block Party on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 5-8 p.m. at third Ave. E. Event highlights include live music, insightful presentations, games, local food trucks and vendors, Chamber member booths, face painting, business open houses. Interested in hosting a booth, sponsoring an activity or performance, or volunteering your time? Contact the Polson Chamber: 406-8835969 for more information.