POLSON — Join this free 9-lesson Instant Pot cooking and nutrition class series by SNAP-ED to learn how to make healthy choices on a budget. Complete the series to earn your own free Instant Pot. Call 406-883-2865 to sign up. This class includes childcare and will be held at Head Over Heels, 36004 Memory Lane, on Fridays, June 21-Aug. 23, (no class July 5), from 9-11 a.m

RONAN — Join us at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 300 third Ave. NW, from 2-6 p.m., for the second annual Summer Solstice Brewfest. With a selection of 20+ brews, plus beverage vendors, loads of food trucks and great live music. Non-alcohol cover charge is $5, a summer solstice shirt is $20, and Summer Solstice Brewfest general admission is $40.

ST. IGNATIUS — Music in the Missions in St. Ignatius starts at 5 p.m. We aim to create a sense of unity and purpose among community members by coming together through music, food, and art. We hope to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable land management and wildlife conservation. Opening for Music in the Missions will be Kyle Hunter and The Mountain Standard from 5-6:30 p.m. Next up will be Paul Bryant and Kentucky Border from 7-8:30 p.m. For the finale, we will have The Tanner Laws Band from 9-10:30 p.m. There will be a corn hole tournament with a $500 first place prize, a $200 second place prize and a $50 third place prize. The entry fee is $50. Go to: musicinthemissions.com for more information.

BIG ARM — From noon-2 p.m., the Polson Rural Fire Membership will host its annual free hamburger feed for the Polson community at the Big Arm Fire Station. Meet local firefighters and see some of the new equipment and fire trucks. Donations will be accepted.

Friends of Lake Mary Ronan invites all to a community social to be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Mountain Meadows Lodge, 51017 Lake Mary Ronan Road. FLMR would like to say thank you to the community, provide information and updates on the status of our current projects. Free hot dogs, chips, sides and water for all. Even a lake needs friends.

POLSON — All Traders Market will be held on the 4th Saturday of the month at the Red Lion Ridgewater Inn & Suites. Contact Rebecca Williams at:  SaveTheDateEventsLLC23@gmail.com or 406-849-1021 for more information.

POLSON — On Saturday, June 22, at 10:30 a.m. Pollinator Week Program will take place at the North Lake County Public Library. The Lake County Conservation District is hosting a 90-minute workshop. Learn to identify and track pollinators, their habitats and how to participate in local citizen science initiatives. This workshop will have a short lecture, hands-on learning with the tracking technology, followed by a pollinator walk. This event is open to all ages and backgrounds. 

PLAINS — The Mission Valley 3-on-3 Wildhorse Shootout, held in conjunction with the Wildhorse Sports Association, takes place on Saturday June 22, at the Amundson Sports Complex. Divisions will include 1st grade through adult. Entry deadline is June 8 at 8 p.m. Entry fee is $160 (plus $5 transaction fee if paid online). Packet pickup is at 8:30 a.m. and games start at 9 a.m. If you have any questions, you can contact Erica Lawyer at 406-544-8493. No refunds will be given after brackets are posted.

RONAN — Come one, come all for lots of family fun. Safe Harbor is sponsoring a carnival from noon-4:30 p.m. and two circus performances, one at 2 p.m. and another at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 23. The activities will take place at the Lake County Fairgrounds. There will be high-flying aerialists, Golden Tabby Tigers, horses and more. For tickets or information call 406-676-0992. Ticket prices are: pre-sale adults - $13; pre-sale seniors & children 2-12 - $8; day of event adults - $16; day of event children 2-12 - $9; under age 2 – free.

POLSON— The Moms Connect Wellness Series is a 5-week series, June 11-July 9, from 5-7 p.m. This free traveling wellness series focuses on different dimensions of health. Childcare and dinner are provided. Register at familiesfirstmt.org. On June 25 the meeting will be about fitness and meet at Mission Valley Aquatic Center. The MVA staff will teach water safety and you can stay for an open swim time. 

RONAN — Mission West Community Development Partners is offering “Empower Your Business: HR Do’s and Don’ts” on June 26, from 9-11 a.m. Register at: https://lccdc.neoserra.com/conferences/795.

Led by HR expert, Cindy Carpenter, this workshop is designed to help small businesses gain their HR knowledge and resources to stay complaint and manage their workforce effectively. Topics include - Stay current with legal chances and best practices; Avoid mistakes in the interview process; Recognize red flags that lead to problems; Learn about resources provided by Heartland and Job Service. This is a free event.

RONAN — Mission West Community Development Partners is offering a free workshop titled “Advertising, merchandizing and publicity” on Wednesday, June 26 from 1-4 p.m. This is a hands-on, discussion workshop with loads of examples and case studies. Bring a laptop or a notepad.

POLSON — On Wednesday, June 26, at 3:30 p.m. a Page Turner’s Youth Book Club meeting will take place. For June, we are reading “Babe the Gallant Pig” by Dick King-Smith. Come into the library to pick up your free copy of the book and then come to the Book Club on the 26th ready to talk about your favorite parts. We always have fun together.

POLSON— The North Lake County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program with host Stephanie Nordberg on Thursday, June 27, from 10-11 a.m. to talk about geocaching.

POLSON — Music starts at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaq Nuk Resort, 49708 US Highway 93 East, with “Sunlight Black” providing the tunes. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

POLSON — Music starts at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaq Nuk Resort, 49708 US Highway 93 East, with “Kelley and Ben” providing the tunes. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Sporting Clays event on Friday, June 28. There is room for 20 teams this year.

POLSON — On July 1 at 6 p.m. a Butch Larcombe book talk, and book signing will take place. Larcombe is a local author. He will have a new book, “Historic Tales of Flathead Lake,” coming out in late June 2024. He will share about writing the book and answer your questions. He will also be selling and signing copies of his latest release. We have limited space, so we are asking you to register for this program. Just call the library at 406-883-8225 or sign up to attend the next time you are here. We anticipate this will be a very popular program.

POLSON — The Polson Fairgrounds is the site for the 2024 Mission Mountain Rodeo held on Friday and Saturday, June 28, and 29.

POLSON — The next Pachyderm meeting will be held on at noon on June 28 at the Polson Rural Fire Station. Our next speaker is author Charles Garner who recently wrote the book titled “A Canary in a Coal Mine - Hope for a Culture in Free Fall,” which is a book on how we can still save our Country. Charles is also a curriculum designer, and a teacher to the church. Please feel free to bring lunch/drinks to the meeting. We look forward to seeing everyone at this meeting - you will enjoy hearing Charles speak.

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK — In celebration of National Public Lands Day, there will be no entry fee at Glacier National Park.

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK — In celebration of Juneteenth National Independence Day, entry fees will be waived at Glacier National Park.

ARLEE — The Arlee Celebration Powwow begins with Campers’ Day. Gates open at 9 a.m. 

POLSON — Flathead Lake Cheese, 208 First Ave. E., will hold their annual Open House Week from July 1-7. On Monday, July 1, come by their shop, between 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Wednesday & Thursday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Friday & Saturday from 2-5 p.m.; & Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 406-883-0343, for more information.

POLSON — On July 1 at 6 p.m. a Butch Larcombe book talk, and book signing will take place. Larcombe is a local author. He will have a new book, “Historic Tales of Flathead Lake,” coming out in late June 2024. He will share about writing the book and answer your questions. He will also be selling and signing copies of his latest release. 

We have limited space, so we are asking you to register for this program. Just call the library at 406-883-8225 or sign up to attend the next time you are here. We anticipate this will be a very popular program.

POLSON — Mondays mean Mother Goose at the North Lake County Public Library. Join us at 9:15 a.m. Mother Goose is geared toward ages 0 to 3, but all are welcome. We encourage parents and caregivers to participate with their children for this early learning time. 

ARLEE — The Blessing of the Celebration grounds by CSKT Elders Rushing Wind and Titus Upham takes place. 

Visit http://www.arleepowwow.com for more information.

POLSON — Port Polson Players presents, Ivan Menchell’s “The Cemetery Club,” July 25 – Aug. 11. All shows run Thursday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. 

Reservations are available by calling the Players box office at 406-883-9212 or through the theatre website at: portpolsonplayers.com. 

POLSON — The Independence Fireworks display begins at dusk.

CHARLO — The theme for the 2024 Charlo 4th of July Parade is “Faith, Farmin’ & Freedom.” There will be tractors, animals, and all the farm goods. The American Legion Post 126 will set up at 9 a.m. to sell raffle tickets for guns, fishing poles and many other great prizes with winners announced after the parade. Be sure to grab a cold drink from the Branding Iron. The Charlo football team will fry up burgers and the Charlo volleyball team will serve Grandma Nancy’s delicious frybread starting at 10 a.m. The parade will begin at noon. Entrants will line up at the softball fields on and along Morris Rd. (no registration). For more information, send a message or text 406-260-8072. 

ARLEE — “Salute of Freedom” is the theme of the 75th annual Arlee Fourth of July Parade.  Registration will be at Arlee High School entryway, with parade line up beginning in the parking lot. The parade begins at high noon, traveling south on Fyant Street turning west onto Bouch before turning north and returning to the high school via Morigeau Street. Parade categories consist of: Patriotic, Clubs and Organizations, Commercial, Western entry, Native American entry, Novelty Humorous.

Trophies will be awarded at the Arlee Jocko Valley Museum following the parade. While waiting for the trophy presentations, take a step back in time and tour the museum, which will be open on July 4 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

A meet and greet for our veterans will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Arlee Jocko Museum, on the corner of Bouch and Fyant.  Veterans will gather at 10:30 a.m. for a group photo and to visit with community members.  Veterans will then be honor as the Grand Marshals of the annual parade. 

For additional information on the parade or museum contact Alvaretta at 406-726-3167 or Terry at 406-745-4220.

ARLEE — The opening of the Arlee J0cko Valley Museum for the 2024 season will be on July 4, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The historic church/museum building houses a continuous photo and artifacts display of veteran memorials, homesteaders, and Native Americans. The museum is open on the 4th and by appointment by calling Alvaretta at 406-726-3167.

POLSON — Following the 4th of July Parade in Polson, the Polson Flathead Lake Museum offers free ice cream and free admission. Join us as we unveil our new display of Mike Taylor’s International Trap Shooting awards and his award winning rifles.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed for the 4th of July holiday. 

On July 4th at 11:50am the British Redcoats will march on Polson. The Polson Minutemen will, once again, put up a defense at the VFW. If you are interested in joining the resistance? Arrive at the VFW by 11am and head upstairs. See you on the 4th.

ARLEE — The fourth day of the Arlee Celebration begins with the Snake Dance (inter-tribal/social dancing) honoring all veterans at 2 p.m. At 7 p.m. Charlie Quequesah will speak at Traditional Night about honoring the ways of the Salish people. Drugs and alcohol are not permitted on premises.

POLSON — Come watch the annual Fourth of July Independence Day Parade on Main Street beginning at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 4. The streets line with families and children eager to collect candy and watch all the fun and creative parade floats. Individuals/ groups/ businesses/ organizations, etc. can register to join the parade lineup by filling out the parade registration form at polsonchamber.com and paying a $20 fee.