The Flathead Lakers will host their annual meeting the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 17, on the plaza of the Salish Building in downtown Polson. Phil Jackson, former LA Lakers coach and NBA Hall of Fame inductee will be the keynote. Dr. Jim Elser of the Flathead Lake Biological Station will give a State of the Lake address. The public is welcome to attend. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. and the program will begin at 7 p.m.

BIGFORK — Flathead Lake Biological Station will hold a kids’ workshop, for kids 8 years old and up, on Aug. 18 from 2-3 p.m. at the Bigfork Art & Cultural Center, 525 Electric Ave. The workshop is free with all supplies included. For more information contact Ian Withrow at: ian.withrow@flbs.umt.edu

RONAN — Mission West Community Development Partners, previously known as Lake County Community Development, is offering free workshops in August to help you learn the skills you need to help your business succeed. QuickBooks Desktop I, will be taught on Aug. 18, at 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. via ZOOM. This is an introduction to QuickBooks Desktop basic uses and features. These workshops fill up quickly, so find out more about each class and register online or call 406-676-5928 to reserve your seat. We are looking forward to hearing from you

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will host, “Busting the Monster Myth: Flathead Monster Reports and Sightings” on Thursday, Aug. 19, at 5:30 p.m. Karen Dunwell from the Polson Flathead Lake Museum will give this fascinating presentation in the large meeting room of the library. Attendance will be limited.

PABLO — The 29th annual Salish Kootenai College Foundation 18-hole scramble will be held on Friday, Aug. 20, and Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Silver Fox Golf Course at SKC. There will be three sessions: 8:30 a.m. both days and at 1:30 p.m. on Friday. Proceeds support the SKC Foundation Scholarship Fund. For more information, contact 406-275-4905.

POLSON — A Level One NSCA certified instructor will offer four sessions of a Women’s Sporting Clays Clinic on Friday, Aug. 20 and Saturday, Aug. 21, at Big Sky Sporting Clays. Call  406-209-8922 for more information or go to: bit.ly/passionate-outlaws to register.

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art Gallery will offer a class on drawing portraits taught by Judy Wright on Saturday, Aug. 21, from 1-4 p.m. 

Cost of the class is $50 and all materials are included. Call 406-883-5956 to register for this workshop. This class is for adult students.

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art Gallery will offer a class on drawing portraits taught by Judy Wright on Saturday, Aug. 21, from 1-4 p.m. The cost of the class is $50 and all materials are included. Call 406-883-5956 to register for this workshop. This class is for adult students.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will hold a special back-to-school event entitled “The Day of Hope: Kids Back to School Health Fair & Block Party” on Aug. 21 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. in downtown Polson. Be sure to stop by to say “hello” to Felicia and Jenn, pick up some free goodies and find out more about the services we offer at the library. 

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will hold a special back-to-school event entitled “The Day of Hope: Kids Back to School Health Fair & Block Party” on Aug. 21 from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. in downtown Polson. Be sure to stop by to say “hello” to Felicia and Jenn, pick up some free goodies and find out more about the services we offer at the library. 

POLSON — The Small Town Girl Market offers antiques, handmade items, repurposed items, food and unique goodies. Admission is $3; kids under 12 are free. Come to Polson Foursquare Church, 40677 Partridge Trail, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, to find a special something. Email: smalltowngirlmarket@gmail.com, for more information.

RONAN — Mission West Community Development Partners, previously known as Lake County Community Development, is offering free workshops in August to help you learn the skills you need to help your business succeed. Website and Social Media Analytics will be taught on Aug. 24, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. In this new class, you’ll learn how to measure and analyze the most important metrics for your online presence. These workshops fill up quickly, so find out more about each class and register online or call 406-676-5928 to reserve your seat. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

RONAN — Mission West Community Development Partners, previously known as Lake County Community Development, is offering free workshops in August to help you learn the skills you need to help your business succeed. Website and Social Media Analytics will be taught on Aug. 24, 9 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. In this new class, you’ll learn how to measure and analyze the most important metrics for your online presence. These workshops fill up quickly, so find out more about each class and register online or call 406-676-5928 to reserve your seat. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

GLACIER PARK — Entry to Glacier National Park is free on Wednesday, Aug. 25, in celebration of the National Park Service’s birthday.

RONAN — Mission West Community Development Partners, previously known as Lake County Community Development, is offering free workshops in August to help you learn the skills you need to help your business succeed. 

Excel 1 and 2,  will be taught via Zoom on Aug. 25, from 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. This class covers the basic features and functions of Excel.  These workshops fill up quickly, so find out more about each class and register online or call 406-676-5928 to reserve your seat. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

PLAINS — Montana Shakespeare in the Parks rendition of “Cymbeline” will be performed on Wednesday, Aug. 25, from 6-8 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Visit www.shakespeareintheparks.org for a full schedule. All performances are free.

POLSON — The 4X Indian National Finals Rodeo of the year, Flathead River Rodeo, returns to the Flathead Reservation in Polson on Aug. 26, 27 and 28, at the Polson Fairgrounds. The Flathead River Rodeo is proud to have been named INFR Tour Rodeo of the Year in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.  The Champions of the Flathead River Rodeo will advance directly to the 2021 Indian National Finals Rodeo at The Southpoint Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, Nevada Oct. 19-23.

RONAN — Mission West Community Development Partners, previously known as Lake County Community Development, is offering free workshops in August to help you learn the skills you need to help your business succeed. 

QuickBooks Desktop II will be taught via Zoom on Aug. 26, from 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. This class covers the basic features and functions of Excel. 

These workshops fill up quickly, so find out more about each class and register online or call 406-676-5928 to reserve your seat. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

POLSON — Mission Valley Speedway Superoval, at 1113 N. Reservoir Rd., hosts Mod 4s, INEX Bandoleros, INEX Legends and Vintage Sprints races. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for children 8-14 with children 7 and under free. Seniors 55 and older pay an $8 admission fee. Time trials begin at 6 p.m. and racing begins at 7 p.m. For more information call 406-212-8159.

ELMO — On Friday, Aug. 27, Elmo welcomes the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at the Elmo Community Center parking lot. Opening and breakfast will take place at 8 a.m. and games start at 9 a.m. There will be co-ed tournaments only with divisions being: 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6th, 7th and 8th and 9th-12th grade. Registration must be completed by Aug. 25 and submitted at St. Ignatius, Arlee or Ronan Fitness Centers or emailed to lindsey.oneill@cskthealth.org. They are also available on the Tribal Health Facebook page and website: cskthealth.org. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Call 406-210-1158 with questions.

ST. IGNATIUS — Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 27, at the Good Old Days Park in St. Ignatius. 

Audiences are encouraged to arrive early with chairs, blankets and picnics.

 Visit www.shakespeareintheparks.org for a full schedule. All performances are free.

 POLSON — Instructor Sue Ball, in collaboration with Sandpiper Art Gallery, will teach an art class for kids ages 7 and up, on Saturday, Aug. 28, from 1-4 p.m. The cost of the class is $10 with materials included.

CHARLO — Shakespeare’s “Cymbeline” will be performed on Saturday, Aug. 28, from 6-8 p.m. at Palmer Park. Audiences are encouraged to arrive early with chairs, blankets and picnics. 

Visit www.shakespeareinthe parks.org for a full schedule. All performances are free.

CHARLO — Shakespeare’s “Cymbeline” will be performed on Saturday, Aug. 28, from 6-8 p.m. at Palmer Park. Audiences are encouraged to arrive early with chairs, blankets and picnics. Visit www.shakespeareinthe parks.org for a full schedule. All performances are free.

POLSON — Kiwanis Club of Polson is hosting an “Ode to Summer: Wine, Beer and Tasty Morsels” event on Saturday, Aug. 28, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Polson KOA. Tickets are $20 per person and are available from Polson Kiwanis members or the KOA office.

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will host a pancake breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 28, at our historic Big Arm School from 8-11 a.m. We will be serving pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, orange juice and coffee. Donations are always greatly appreciated. Hope to see you there. Come hungry. 

For more information: contact Nancy/Jeff Foster at 406-849-5064.

POLSON — Thanks to EAA Chapter 1122, you can enjoy a great breakfast with ham, eggs and pancakes at the Polson Airport from 8-11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28. Take the opportunity to see vintage, experimental and emergency/rescue aircraft. Adults and children will enjoy presentations from aviation experts and enthusiasts.

RONAN — The Ronan High School class of 1956 is celebrating their 65th class reunion on Aug. 28 at Ninepipe Lodge. We would also like to invite people from other classes to join us. The fun begins at 3:30 p.m. Hope to see you all.

POLSON — The Polson Fairground Amphitheatre is the site of the “Here Comes the Sun” concert. This concert celebrates the sounds and songs of the Beatles at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 29. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food trucks will be on site at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each.

POLSON — The Polson Fairground Amphitheatre is the site of the “Here Comes the Sun” concert. This concert celebrates the sounds and songs of the Beatles at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 29. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food trucks will provide food and soft drinks for purchase starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each.