Events with the tag: Arlee
Wednesday, July 2
Country music played at Hangin’ Art Gallery
ARLEE —Come for country music by Brown Patton and Ward and dinner to benefit non-profit groups on Wednesday, July 2, from 5-7 p.m. at our new outdoor stage in the parking lot of Hangin’ Art Gallery on Highway 93 in downtown Arlee.
Tons of fun offered at Arlee Celebration powwow
ARLEE — The 116th annual Arlee Celebration powwow begins Wednesday, July 2, and ends Sunday, July 6. All events are open to the public and free of charge. Arts, crafts, stick games, dance competitions, Native American and other ethnic foods will be available. Absolutely no alcohol, firearms, unleashed dogs or motorcycles are allowed in the camp area. The event takes place on powwow grounds on Powwow Road in Arlee. Wednesday is “Campers’ Day.” The memorial ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. There will also be a material stickgame on Wednesday. Visit: arleepowwow.com for more information. The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Nation and Yamncut (drum groups) sponsor this event.
Thursday, July 3
Arlee Celebration continues
ARLEE — The 116th annual Arlee Celebration powwow continues with “Old Style Day.” Dances take place at 1:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and there will be an evening “ride-parade” at 8 p.m. Visit: arleepowwow.com for more information.
Basketball games played in Arlee
ARLEE — The 2014 Arlee Celebration 3-on-3 games will be held at the Thomas Lyles Memorial Courts at the Arlee Powwow grounds. Registration deadline is June 25. For more information, visit: www.missionvalley3on3.com.
Friday, July 4
Arlee firemen cook up pancakes
ARLEE — The Arlee Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at the old Arlee Fire Hall. The cost is $5 for adults and $4 for children and is “all you can eat.” For more information, call (406) 210-4144.
Arlee parade includes 13 categories
ARLEE — The 55th annual Arlee 4th of July parade will begin at noon and will depart from the high school parking lot. Parade registration opens at 10 a.m. in front of the high school. There are 13 categories for various age groups including: floats, mounted, automobile, Native American, novelty humorous, and patriotic. Prizes will be awarded at the Arlee/Jocko Musuem following the parade. Trophies will be awarded for the top entry in each category as well as overall float and grand prize. For additional information, contact Alvaretta Morin at (406) 726-3167
Museum opens for summer
ARLEE — The Arlee Jocko Valley Museum, run by the Arlee Historical Society, opens for the summer July 4 and will be open every other Saturday from 2-4 p.m. or by appointment, until Labor Day. The museum has many historical displays including a copy of the 1855 Hellgate Treaty, Dawes Act (1887), The Flathead Allotment Act (1904), and many photographs of Native and homesteading families. The Arlee Museum is located at the corner of Bouch and Fyant (by the grade school). For more information or to arrange a viewing appointment, call (406) 726-3167.
Rodeo features traditional rodeo events
ARLEE — The Arlee Open Rodeo will be held at the Arlee rodeo grounds. This popular rodeo features a mix of local and regional cowboys and cowgirls competing in traditional rodeo events. Call (406) 726-3762, for more information.
Snake dance performed at powwow
ARLEE — The 116th annual Arlee Celebration powwow continues with snake dance at 2 p.m. and competition grand entry at 7 p.m. The Arlee Celebration includes arts, crafts, stick games, dance competitions, Native American and other ethnic foods. The celebration is open to the public and admission is free. Visit: arleepowwow.com for more information.
Saturday, July 5
‘Powwow Trail’ continues
ARLEE — The 116th annual Arlee Celebration powwow continues with the “Powwow Trail” run/walk at 9 a.m. Grand entry will be at 1 and 7 p.m. Visit: arleepowwow.com, for more information.
Sunday, July 6
Last day of Arlee celebration begins with Mass
ARLEE — The 116th annual Arlee Celebration ends on this day. Activities for Sunday, July 6, include an Indian Mass at 10 a.m. and grand entry at 2 p.m. The celebration is open to the public and admission is free. Visit: arleepowwow.com for more information.