ST. IGNATIUS — A preliminary budget meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 29, at 6 p.m. at the Fire Hall meeting room. If you need further information, contact Chairman Tim Callahan at 406-745-4112.

POLSON — Page Turner’s Youth Book Club meeting 3:30-4:30 pm: The Page Turner’s Youth Book Club are meeting on Wednesday, May 29, at 3:30 p.m. to talk about “Framed” by James Ponti. Come tell us what you think about the book. You can pick up your free copy of the book while supplies last. 

POLSON — Every Thursday in May at 6 p.m., Glacier Brewing Company, 6 Tenth Ave. E, will host Life Saver’s Animal Rescue Bingo. Please join us.

POLSON — Thursdays mean Story Time at the North Lake County Public Library. Join us at 10 a.m. on May 30, as this will be our last Story Time until the fall. Our special guests will be the Undem Family, who will be bringing their stock car to show us. Story Time is geared toward kindergarten readiness, ages 3-5, but everyone is welcome. We read books, make crafts, and play games. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in this interactive program. 

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

KALSIPELL — On Saturday, June 1, from 8:30 a.m-1 p.m., Lone Pine State Park, in collaboration with Foy’s to Blacktail Trails, invites outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers to join forces in an inspiring initiative to improve our trails on National Trails Day. This event promises a day of camaraderie and stewardship as participants come together to enhance the natural beauty of our beloved trails. By working in groups, volunteers will engage in a variety of trail maintenance activities, including pulling noxious weeds and repairing damaged sections of trail infrastructure. Participants will be treated to lunch provided by the generous support of the Kalispell Daybreak Rotary Club. 

Advance registration is required at 406-755-2706, ext. 0.

HELENA — Applications are due June 1 for Montana licenses to hunt sandhill cranes and swans this coming fall.   Apply online at: ols.fwp.mt.gov or over the counter at any FWP office no later than June 1.     

 Special sanhill crane hunting districts that require applications for licenses are mostly in the Pacific Flyway of western Montana. Swan hunters may apply for either the Pacific Flyway or Central Flyway, but not both. Hunters may apply online at: ols.fwp.mt.gov or over the counter at any FWP regional or area office no later than June 1. Regulations for all waterfowl and webless migratory bird hunting seasons are available on the FWP website.

PABLO — 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 July 2 the meeting will be about finance and meet at SKC in the John, Peter, Paul Building. Learn from Glacier Bank’s financial experts how to budget and save. 

ARLEE — A Memorial Ceremony takes place at 7 p.m. (No gambling is allowed until the Memorial Ceremony is over). A traditional material stick game and open games will follow.  

POLSON — The Sandpiper Art Gallery, 306 Main Street, will hold a non-juried open show open to all artists. The exhibit, “Native Heritage” will exhibit and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of our Mission Valley home. The exhibit goes until July 12. 

POLSON — The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet Wednesday, June 5, from 6-8 p.m. at the newly renovated North Lake County Public Library in Polson. The address is 102 First St E, Polson 59860. This meeting will cover Tribal Accomplishments and Projects. All interested persons are invited to attend.  CS&KT will provide sandwiches and drinks for the meeting. For more information, contact Stephanie Gillin at: Stephanie.gillin@cskt.org or Whisper Camel-Means at: Whisper.means@cskt.org or by phone at 406-883-2888.

POLSON — The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet Wednesday, June 5, from 6-8 p.m. at the newly renovated North Lake County Public Library in Polson. The address is 102 First St E, Polson 59860. This meeting will cover Tribal Accomplishments and Projects. All interested persons are invited to attend.  CS&KT will provide sandwiches and drinks for the meeting. For more information, contact Stephanie Gillin at: Stephanie.gillin@cskt.org or Whisper Camel-Means at: Whisper.means@cskt.org or by phone at 406-883-2888.

ST. IGNATIUS — Nutrition, movement, sleep being present, staying calm and social connection are the groups Tribal Specialty providers and Health Coaches will facilitate for 10 weeks starting June 5. Classes take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every Thursday. Could you benefit from joining these classes? For more information contact Chelsea Kleinmeyer at 406-745-3525 ext. 7362.

RONAN — The purpose of Mission Valley Neurodegenerative Disease Support Group is to provide an opportunity for individuals and their loved ones to connect with others who are also living with PD, MS or ALS. The group will meet at St. Luke Community Healthcare, 107 Sixth Ave. SW, in the Cottonwood Conference Room, on the main floor, (across from the cafeteria). The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 5, at 7 p.m. Meetings are expected to last for one hour. Contact Monte Jenkins at 406-253-3484 or jenkins@ronan.net.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library is holding a Book Donation Day on Thursday, June 6. You are welcome to bring material donations today from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on those dates. There is a limit of two boxes at a time. Our Friends of the Library have taken over management of our donation program and have set the third Thursday of each month as “Donation Day.” They added the extra day to give everyone the best selection for the Book Sale in June. Please refer to our Materials Donation Policy on our website for more information. Go to the "about us" tab to review library policies.

POLSON — A Kiwanis Club meeting takes place on the first Thursday of each month at noon at KwaTaqNuk resort and on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at Bunkers Restaurant at Polson Bay Golf Course.   Kiwanis is an international organization dedicated to improving the world one child, one community at a time.  Meetings are open to the public. Please join us.

RONAN — You are invited to our annual Mission Valley Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous on June 6-9 at the Ronan Fairgrounds. Come watch logs come to life as these world class carvers create amazing pieces of art in our carving competition. If you would like a unique piece for your home or business, join us to bid on these amazing creations. It will be a grand four days of carving, art, vendors and fun. For more information about this event, call Ronna at 406 261-7579, or if you would like to be a vendor, call Adele at 406-529-5494 to register.

POLSON — On Friday and Saturday, June 7-8 the North Lake County Public Library will hold a Book Sale. Our Friends of the Library will be holding a used book sale in the Community Room of the library on Friday, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. There are always great finds and a large variety of materials. Come in to shop for yourself or the book lovers in your life. 

RONAN — You are invited to our annual Mission Valley Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous on June 7 at the Ronan Fairgrounds.  The Quick Carve Auction is on Friday, June 7, at 6 p.m. The Quick Carve includes a variety of smaller pieces created by the carvers. For more information about this event, call Ronna at 406 261-7579, or if you would like to be a vendor, call Adele at 406-529-5494 to register.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Chapter of the Grizzly Scholarship Association invites you to join us for the Golf for the Griz Memorial Tournament taking place at the Mission Mountain Golf Club on June 7, 2024. The shotgun start will be at 11 a.m., and Coach and Athletic Dept. representatives will begin presentations prior to the start. Registration fee is $115 per person or $460 per 4-person team which includes Green Fees, Cart, Golf Score Prizes, a Snack Bar Buffet, and Dinner. Extra dinner price is $25 per person. This is always a fun event with silent auction, raffle, 50-50 drawing and great company. Please come join us to welcome coaches, athletic representatives and fellow Griz Fans. All funds raised go to help fund scholarships for Grizzly athletes in their education goals at the University of Montana. For further information, call the Mission Mountain Golf Club 406-676-4653 (GOLF)

HOT SPRINGS — The 75th annual Homesteader Days and Open Rodeo, one of Northwestern Montana’s best events, will be held June 7-9 in Hot Springs. Fun-filled family events begin on Friday at noon and ends at 11 p.m. There will be a variety of vendors on Main Street with art, crafts, and food. In the evening enjoy the 406 Band and many more. For more information call 406-370-4774 or 406-382-0704 or email: hotspringshomesteaders@gmail.com

POLSON — On Friday and Saturday, June 7-8 the North Lake County Public Library will hold a Book Sale. Our Friends of the Library will be holding a used book sale in the Community Room of the library on Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There are always great finds and a large variety of materials. Come in to shop for yourself or the book lovers in your life. 

RONAN — You are invited to our annual Mission Valley Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous on June 8 at the Ronan Fairgrounds. Come watch logs come to life as these world class carvers create amazing pieces of art in our carving competition. For more information about this event, call Ronna at 406 261-7579, or if you would like to be a vendor, call Adele at 406-529-5494 to register.

POLSON — The Glacier Bank Two Person Best Ball event takes place Saturday, June 8, to Sunday, June 9, at the Polson Bay Golf Course. Due to the event, the 18-hole course will be closed all day Saturday and until 2 p.m. Sunday. Email polsonbaygolfcourse@gmail.com for more information.

POLSON — The third annual “Connecting Our Community” vendor/craft fair and garage sale will take place from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 301 16th Ave. E. A hot dog lunch will be available for $2 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 406-883-6161 for more information.

HOT SPRINGS — The annual Homesteaders Days Skunk Alley 13K & 3K Run will take place on Saturday, June 8. Registration takes place from 8 to 8:45 a.m. with race starting on Wall Street Place at 9 a.m. The cost for each 3K runner is $20 and $25 for each 13K runner. Email questions to: aleichtnam@hotspringspride.com. A Kiddie Parade takes place at noon for the second day of Homesteaders. The annual Homesteaders Days Rodeo begins at 5 p.m. Admission is $15 and children 6 and under are free. Contact 406-270-4774 or 406-382-0704 for more information. The Car Show begins at 9 a.m. There is a $25 car registration fee. Judging begins at 1 p.m. Awards are at 3 p.m. on the Main Stage. Call Charlie at 406-382-0704 or Ryan at 406-260-7737.  The annual Lucky Ducky Race will take place at noon. Cash prizes from $250. Purchase ducks to support Homesteaders Days at local businesses in Hot Springs or call Barb Fink at 406-490-8077.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild, in conjunction with the Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous, sponsored by the Ronan Chamber of Commerce, will host a quilt show on Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. .and Sunday, June 9, from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The show will be at the Ronan High School. There is no admission fee. Tickets for a raffle quilt that will be drawn for on Sunday will be available to purchase at the show. The guild supports community home fire losses by giving TLC (tender loving care) quilts in Ronan, St. Ignatius, and Polson communities.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild, in conjunction with the Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous, sponsored by the Ronan Chamber of Commerce, will host a quilt show on Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, June 9, from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The show will be at the Ronan High School. There is no admission fee. Tickets for a raffle quilt that will be drawn for on Sunday will be available to purchase at the show. The guild supports community home fire losses by giving TLC (tender loving care) quilts in Ronan, St. Ignatius, and Polson communities.

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold the final day of their Quilt on Sunday, June 9, from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The show will be at the Ronan High School. There is no admission fee. Tickets for a raffle quilt that will be drawn for on Sunday will be available to purchase at the show. The guild supports community home fire losses by giving TLC (tender loving care) quilts in Ronan, St. Ignatius, and Polson communities.

RONAN — You are invited to our annual Mission Valley Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous on June 9 at the Ronan Fairgrounds.  If you are looking for a larger piece, the Grand Finale Auction will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 9. This auction includes the exquisite showcase pieces our carvers have worked on for the entire event, as well as many additional smaller pieces. For more information about this event, call Ronna at 406 261-7579, or if you would like to be a vendor, call Adele at 406-529-5494 to register.

HOT SPRINGS — The annual Homesteaders Days parade takes place at noon and the Rodeo begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 9. Admission is $15 and children 6 and under are free. Contact 406-270-4774 or 406-382-0704 for more information.

BIGFORK — On Sunday, June 9, Wayfarers Unit of Flathead Lake State Park will hold walk to view wildflowers. Meet at the Ranger Station; the walk goes from 10-11:30 a.m. Come learn about the different species of vibrant flowers that grow each spring and summer in our Flathead Lake State Parks. Please bring/wear weather appropriate clothing, proper footwear, snacks, and a water bottle. These hikes are limited to 20 people and registration can be done by calling the ranger station at 406-837-3041 ext. 0. The cost is $4 per participant, and free for kids 12 and under.

POLSON — Monday June 10, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., the North Lake County Public Library will have the Paper Pie (formerly Usborne) Book Sale in the library. These are new books for a wide variety of ages, from infants through high school. Paper Pie also sells puzzles, games, and activity kits. 

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program begins on Monday, June 10. 

POLSON — WMCPGA Pro-Am event will take place on Monday, June 10. The Polson Bay Golf Course will be closed all day for the event. Email polsonbaygolfcourse@gmail.com for more information.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will hold AI Basics: An Introduction Class for Beginners, on Tuesday, June 11 from 2-3 p.m. Curious about the buzz surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Join us for an engaging journey into the world of AI where we'll unravel the mysteries behind this ground breaking technology. In this beginner-friendly course, we'll dive into the absolute basics of AI, demystifying its concepts and applications for those with little to no prior experience. From understanding what AI truly is to exploring useful AI tools shaping our daily lives, we'll embark on an enlightening exploration. Additionally, we'll gaze into the future, envisioning the possibilities and potential impacts of AI on society. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or simply intrigued by the wonders of AI, this course offers the perfect starting point to broaden your knowledge and understanding of this transformative field. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unlock the secrets of AI and prepare yourself for the future.

POLSON — The Lake County Democrats present “An Update on the State of Flathead Lake” with Brian Lipscomb of the CS&K Tribes Energy Keepers. The program will be Tuesday, June 11, at 6 p.m. in the North Lake County Library Conference Room. The public is invited to attend.

RONAN — 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 11 the meeting will be about nutrition and will meet at St. Luke Community Hospital. SNAP-Ed Educator Havilah Burton will provide a cooking class teaching you to cook on a budget and create a meal kit for your family.

POLSON — The Polson Junior Golf Camp will be held Tuesday, June 11, to Thursday, June 13, at the Polson Bay Golf Course. The free junior camp is open to kids entering kindergarten through 8th grade and goes from 8 to 11:30 a.m. each day with group times based on age. Grade schoolers golf from 8 to 9:30 a.m. and middle schoolers from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Email polsonbaygolfcourse@gmail.com for more information.