RONAN — The 11th annual Spirit of God camp meeting is entitled, “Kingdom Authority.” The schedule is: Aug. 12-13: Prophetess Claudine, Aug. 14-15: Pastor Woody Brien, Aug. 16: Apostle Myron FallsDown, Aug. 18-19: Evangelists Jackson and Melissa Henry. Pastor Dean Buffalo and Bro. Andrew Cobbett will also attend. The camp meeting takes place at 511 First Ave., SE in Ronan at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on the dates listed.

RONAN — Kuilix, Organizing Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution, will meet at 1 p.m., Tuesday, August 14, at the Four Winds Trading Post blockhouse, Hwy. 93, in St. Ignatius. Our program will be a DVD presentation of the historic and beautiful DAR Library in Washington D.C., one of the most complete sources for genealogy in the United States.

Contact Bonnie Huber at 745-3118 for more information.

RONAN — Join the “Brushfires of Freedom” for a “Wednesday Wake Up Call” at the Ronan Community Center on Wednesday, Aug. 15, from 7-9 p.m. A movie and time for questions and answers will take place. Find out about Agenda 21 and what it has to do with water rights, food and property. The state of Alabama just outlawed it in their state; they are the first but several more states are working on bills to do the same. For more information call (406) 626-3007.

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will be held on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 5-7 p.m., at Glacier Bank, 49430 Hwy. 93.  See you there. Contact the Polson Chamber Office at  (406) 883-5969 for more information.

POLSON — The Polson Flathead Historical Museum will be hosting, “Kerr Dam, The Past and The Future,” on Thursday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Museum and will be presented by Brian Lipscomb of Mission Valley Power. Contact: Polson Flathead Historical Museum (406) 883-3049.

POLSON — An AARP driver safety class will be offered Aug. 17 at the Polson Senior Center from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Call 883-4735 for a reservation.

POLSON — Does Dungeness crab, shrimp, jojo potatoes, coleslaw, lemonade and dessert sound good? If so, tickets are on sale now for the 6th annual PEO Chapter BY sponsored crab crack scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 17, at the Glacier Brewery in Polson. Tickets are $25 per person. Beer will be sold separately. 

The crab crack raises money to help women finance their education through scholarships and low interest loans.

Attendees are asked to bring their own crab cracking tools. The evening features live entertainment by Johnny D and Margery.  

The public is invited to purchase tickets at Glacier Brewing in Polson or by calling 883-1676. A limited number of tickets are available, and any remaining tickets will be sold at the door. P.E.O. is a philanthropic educational organization that provides educational opportunities for women in the form of scholarships, grants, awards and loans.

POLSON — The fourth annual “Smokin’ On The Water” barbecue cook-off, sponsored by the Polson Chamber of Commerce ambassadors, takes place Saturday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Trophies awarded in all categories. Join us in a barbecue cook-off of beef, chicken, pork, or sauces and an open category, “Chef’s Choice,” anything that is edible and grilled. If you think you have the best-smoked brisket or maybe killer ribs or chicken, call to reserve your spot and a chance to say, “I’m the best ‘barbequer’ on the lake.” Registration fee for cooker’s booth is $100 or vendor booth is $45. Contact Sherrie or LaNita at (406) 249-6689 or (406) 253-3130 for more information. 

ST. IGNATIUS — On Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18 and 19, the Fort Connah Restoration Society will host an open house and rendezvous. This event is free to the public and includes demonstrations of time era activities, crafts and games. Fort Connah is located 6 miles north of St. Ignatius at mile marker 39 on Highway 93. For more information, contact David Steindorf at (406) 644-2882 or Scott Cameron at (406) 381-0759.

POLSON — The Greater Polson Community Foundation is holding its annual “Passion for Polson” event on Saturday, Aug. 18, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the lakeside home of Bob and Betty Moore. Tickets are $75 per person. For more information call (406) 883-4044.

PABLO — The People’s Center Celebration and Powwow will be held in Pablo at the center grounds. There will be traditional Native American dancing, drumming and singing from 5pm to dark. Vendors of beadwork, local art and food will be on hand.  Everyone is welcome.  No admission charge for the event.  For more information contact The People’s Center at (406) 675-0160.

POLSON — The first-ever true triathlon on Flathead Lake is planned for Aug. 18. Proceeds raised from this event will go to Mission Valley Aquatics and youth swimming. For more information, contact Heather Knutson at 406-212-0489 or email: hknutson@countrypasta.com, or visit www.polsontriathlon.com

RONAN — Earn some extra money selling your new or used accessories, or spend a little cash purchasing a new scarf, purse, hat or some jewelry on August 18, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Ronan Senior Center, 528 Main Street. Tables are $10; call (406) 676-5441 or (406) 676-2579 for more information or to reserve a table.

POLSON — Mission Valley Aquatics is hosting a Red Cross Lifeguard Certification course August 20-24 in Polson. 

If you’re 15 or older and looking for a great part-time job or challenging career that’s in demand, this Red Cross life guarding program is the place to start. Through videos, group discussion and hands-on practice, you’ll learn patron rescue and surveillance skills, first aid and CPR/AED. Lifeguards must be at least 15 years old and pass certain swimming requirements. The total course is 24-29 hours spread over four full days and a short day on Friday. Applicants earn a two-year life guarding/first aid/CPR/AED certification.

If you are interested in earning your certification and ultimately working at the new Mission Valley Aquatic Center, please consider signing up for this great course. And please forward this email to anyone you know who may be interested, adults with flexible schedules included.

For more information, contact mvaquatics@polson.net or call (406) 883-4567.

CHARLO — Charlo’s first day of school is Aug. 22. A school calendar and all back-to-school information can be found at www.charlo.k12.mt.us. Calendars, lunch forms and supply lists are available at the school. Updates and additions throughout the school year will be posted on the website.

PABLO — A community meeting to discuss Ronan School District’s Indian Education year-end report will take place at 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at the late Louis Caye Building at Salish Kootenai College. Call 676-3390 ext. 3209 for more information.

ARLEE — Jocko Valley Trails invites the community to enjoy a $10 steak or $ 7.50 hamburger platter at the Jocko Valley Farmers’ Market, located in the parking lot between the Hanging Art Gallery and Rick’s Kustom Kut in downtown Arlee. The benefit takes place on Wednesday, Aug. 22, from 4-7 p.m. 

The Jocko Valley Trails is an all-volunteer group working on the planning and development of a non-motorized trail system for walkers, runners and bicyclists in Arlee and the Jocko Valley. If you are interested in volunteering for this group, call Gary Decker at 726-4149 for more information.

Come hungry and support efforts make Arlee residents safer and healthier through a community trail system.  

RONAN — The Ronan Farmers Market takes place Thursdays from 3-7 p.m. through Sept. 13 on the lawn in front of the Flower Mill on Main Street. Fresh produce, baked goods and giftware are available. All vendors are welcome. 

POLSON — The Flathead River Rodeo will be held at the Polson Fairgrounds Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23-25, with nightly performances at 6:30 p.m. Come join the fun at KwaTaqNuk Casino and Resort for chances to win night rodeo passes and other great promotional prizes during Flathead River Rodeo week. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the gate. Contact KwaTaqNuk Resort and Casino at (406) 883-3636.

POLSON — Polson Middle School will hold an open house on Thursday, Aug. 23, from 5-7 p.m. Students and parents are invited to come enjoy a barbecue and tour the building. For more information e-mail: chris557@centurytel.net

RONAN — This year, the 27th annual Susie Hanson Ice Cream Social will be Thursday, Aug. 23, beginning at 3 p.m., in the courtyard of St. Luke Extended Care. The event features cake, clowns, balloons, live music by Jim Pettit and his family, and this year, “homemade” ice cream.

Family, friends and visitors can access the St. Luke courtyard by entering the extended care facility via the south door on Adams Street.

PABLO — The Salish Kootenai College Foundation will hold its 21st annual Golf Scramble at Silver Fox Golf Course on Friday, Aug. 24. All proceeds go to the SKC Foundation Scholarship Fund. There are two starting times, 8:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. and lunch will be provided. To register online, go to: skcfoundation.thankyou4caring.org or call Mark Cordier at (406) 675-7888 or SKC Foundation at (406) 275-4983.

POLSON — Cherry Valley Elementary School and Linderman Elementary School plan to hold their back-to-school open house on Friday, Sept. 24. 

Cherry Valley’s will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. while parents and children can visit Linderman from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

POLSON — A farmers market will be held every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Third Avenue West. For more information, contact Tonya Truman at (406) 546-0749.

RONAN — There will be a dance at the Terrace Lake Community Church on Aug. 24 from 6-10 p.m. The “Little Big Band” will be performing the best dance music in the northwest. As usual, Marie will have lots of refreshments and food; you supply the great conversation and dancing. Tell your friends, we hope to see you there. For more information call James Petitt at (406) 676-8224.

BIG ARM — On Saturday, Aug. 25, the Big Arm Historic School’s pavilion will be transformed into a barn, where the  “For Ever Country” band will play country and old rock-n’-roll music until 10 p.m. This music will delight everyone who loves to dance. The Old School Cafe will be open from 6-7:30 p.m. with waitress service and a special menu of  “Student Fodder,” “Teacher Feed,” and “Principal Fare.” Tables will be set up in the sheltered pavilion and inside the historic school where you can meet your neighbors and catch up with old friends. We will have a silent auction of many wonderful items, a 50/50 raffle and will call the winner of the raffle for the “Last Light” king-size quilt.

Come dance, come dine, or just come to visit.

The Barn Dance/Historic School is located on Seventh Street in Big Arm. For more information, call 849-6628. All proceeds will benefit the restoration work on the historic school.

DIXON— The Dixon Melon Days committee would like to invite the public to the 21st annual melon celebration on Saturday, Aug. 25, in Dixon. This is a fun filled family event with lots of activities: parade, run/walk, dunk tank, kids’ games, little buckaroo rodeo, lawn tractor race, melon eating contest, farmers’ Olympics, and much more. We hope to see you there for a fun-filled day.

PABLO — Save Saturday, Aug. 25, to stomp out Lake County hunger. Join the “Fun Run” at the Joe McDonald Gym in Pablo. Pick up registration forms at Lake County Food Banks.

POLSON — It’s time for our annual Polson Rotary Festival for Youth Raffle to be held Saturday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m. at Riverside Park. You do not have to be present to win. Proceeds from the raffle go to the Mission Valley Aquatics pool project.

Tickets are $25 per chance or five chances for $100. Make check payable to the Rotary Foundation. One prize per ticket and prize choices are: $1,000 cash from First Interstate Bank; $1,000 of groceries from Super One Foods and Harvest Foods; $1,000 in gas; 300-350 pounds of cut Kobe beef from Liz and Jon Marchi; a wine cellar collection (minimum of 60 bottles); and two 2013 season golf passes for Polson Bay Golf Course from the City of Polson.  

Drop off or mail a check to Rotary Foundation c/o Tracy Dooley, 704 Third Ave. E., Suite B, Polson, MT 59860. 

Call (406) 883-0900 for more information.

POLSON — It’s time for our annual Polson Rotary Festival for Youth Raffle to be held Saturday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m. at Riverside Park. You do not have to be present to win. Proceeds from the raffle go to the Mission Valley Aquatics pool project.

Tickets are $25 per chance or five chances for $100. Make check payable to the Rotary Foundation. One prize per ticket and prize choices are: $1,000 cash from First Interstate Bank; $1,000 of groceries from Super One Foods and Harvest Foods; $1,000 in gas; 300-350 pounds of cut Kobe beef from Liz and Jon Marchi; a wine cellar collection (minimum of 60 bottles); and two 2013 season golf passes for Polson Bay Golf Course from the City of Polson.  

Drop off or mail a check to Rotary Foundation c/o Tracy Dooley, 704 Third Ave. E., Suite B, Polson, MT 59860. 

Call (406) 883-0900 for more information.

POLSON — On Saturday, Aug. 25, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., the Polson Rotary Club will host a chili cook-off at Riverside Park on the south side of the Armed Forces Bridge in Polson. Children’s games and activities, and a raffle, are included. This year’s Annual Polson Rotary Festival for the Youth is once again an effort to raise funds to support a local project oriented towards the youth of our local community. Polson Rotary is proud to support the Mission Valley Mariners and the improvements and stadium lighting being constructed on their home field. The improvements and lighting will enable them to host tournaments and enhance the overall functionality of the ball field. Polson Rotary believes this project will have a significant impact on the youth of this community. Please make any checks payable to Polson Rotary. Your support is greatly appreciated. Contact the chamber at (406) 883-5696.