Thursday, June 5
Farmers Market moved to Riverside Park
POLSON - The Polson Farmers Market, held every Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., will take place at Riverside Park, 49401 US-93, until further notice. See Polson Farmers Market on Facebook for more information.
Enjoy Fiddler on the Roof
POLSON - The Port Polson Players celebrate their 50th season of live theatre with the production “Fiddler on the Roof,” featuring 35 Mission Valley performers. Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays.
Enjoy Fiddler on the Roof
POLSON - The Port Polson Players celebrate their 50th season of live theatre with the production “Fiddler on the Roof,” featuring 35 Mission Valley performers.
Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays.
Witness MV Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous
RONAN - From Thursday, June 5 to Sunday, June 8, an all-star cast of carvers will be at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 303 third Ave. NW. World-class chainsaw carvers will create amazing works Thursday through Saturday, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. An auction will take place on Friday at 6 p.m. and the main auction takes place on Sunday at 1 p.m.
There will be artisans and food vendors, a community yard sale on Saturday and the Mission Mountain Quilt Guild Quilt Show on Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Ronan High School gymnasium.
Witness MV Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous
RONAN - From Thursday, June 5 to Sunday, June 8, an all-star cast of carvers will be at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 303 third Ave. NW. World-class chainsaw carvers will create amazing works Thursday through Saturday, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. An auction takes place on Friday at 6 p.m. and the main auction takes place on Sunday at 1 p.m. There will be artisans and food vendors, a community yard sale on Saturday and the Mission Mountain Quilt Guild Quilt Show on Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Ronan High School gymnasium.
Carving Rendezvous
Friday, June 6
Chainsaw auction to be held
RONAN - The work of World-class chainsaw carvers will be auctioned on Friday, June 6, at 6 p.m. at Lake County Fairgrounds, 303 third Ave. NW.
Mother Goose at library
POLSON - The Polson Library’s program for 0-24 month old children takes place on Fridays at 2 p.m. in the community room.
Mother Goose at library
POLSON - The Polson Library’s program for 0-24 month old children held on Fridays at 2 p.m. in the community room.
Play in ‘Golf for the Griz’ Tournament
RONAN — The Mission Mountain Chapter of the Grizzly Scholarship Association invites you to join us for the Golf for the Griz Memorial Tournament takies place at Mission Mountain Golf Course on June 6. The shotgun start is at 11 a.m. Registration fee is $115 per person or $460 per 4-person team. Includes green fees, cart, golf score prizes, a snack bar, buffet, and dinner. Funds raised go to cholarships for Grizzly athletes at UofM. Call Mission Mountain Golf Course at 406-676-4653 (GOLF).
Saturday, June 7
Big Arm serves breakfast
BIG ARM - The Big Arm Association will host our Spring Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, June 7, at our historic Big Arm School from 8:30-11 a.m. We will serve pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, and coffee. Donations are gratefully accepted. For more information contact Nancy Foster at 406-849-5064.
Big Arm serves pancake breakfast
BIG ARM - The Big Arm Association will host our Spring Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, June 7, at our historic Big Arm School from 8:30-11 a.m. We will serve pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, and coffee. Monetary donations are gratefully accepted. For more information contact Nancy Foster 406- 849-5064.
Bookfest Club reads ‘The God of the Woods’
POLSON - The Polson Library’s adult Bookfest Club is reading “The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore. Join a lively discussion and enjoy some pastries at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 7.
Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous continues
RONAN - The Lake County Fairgrounds, 303 third Ave. NW, hosts World-class chainsaw carvers Saturday, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. There will be artisans and food vendors, a community yard sale.
Get neurodegenerative disease support
RONAN - The next meeting of the Mission Valley Neurodegenerative Disease Support Group will take place on Saturday, June 7, at St. Luke Community Health Care, 107 Sixth Ave. SW, in the Cottonwood Conference room at 1 p.m. For more information call Monte at 406-253-3484.
Glacier Bank holds Golf Tourney
POLSON - Polson Bay Golf Course, 111 Bayview Drive, will host the Glacier Bank 2-person Best Ball tournament from Saturday, June 7 to Sunday, June 8. Saturday shotgun start at noon with dinner to follow and then a Calcutta Auction. Call 406-883-8230 for more information.
Homesteader’s Days celebrated
HOT SPRINGS - Homesteader’s Days continues with a 9 a.m. Skunk Alley Run; registration at 8 a.m. at Wall Street Place. Car Show registration and Farmers Market also begin at 9 a.m. on Main Street. Way Down North performs music at 10:30 a.m. and Donna’s Lucky Duck Race starts at 11 a.m. The LaRue Hot Springs Museum is open from noon-4 p.m. The kiddie parade is on Main at noon. Family games and meet the police in the park happens at 1 p.m. with Car Show awards at 2 p.m. and Benny Weag performing at 2:30 p.m. The rodeo begins at 5 p.m. The day ends with a street dance featuring The Groove Riders. Go to Facebook Homesteaders Days in Hot Springs for more information.
Join Toddler Time
POLSON - The Polson Library’s Toddler Time is a program for 2-3 year old active Toddlers on Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. Held in the Community Room.
Neurodegenerative disease support available
RONAN - The next meeting of the Mission Valley Neurodegenerative Disease Support Group will take place on Saturday, June 7, at St. Luke Community Health Care, 107 Sixth Ave. SW, in the Cottonwood Conference room at 1 p.m. Please join us. For more information call Monte at 406-253-3484.
Sunday, June 8
Final day to view quilts
RONAN - The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild Quilt Show finishes on Sunday, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Ronan High gym.
MV Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous ends
RONAN - Sunday, the final day of the Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous. begins at 9 a.m. and ends with the main auction at 1 p.m.
Monday, June 9
Kids’ reading program held in Lakeside
LAKESIDE- West Shore Community Library, 7191 U.S. Highway 93 South in Lakeside, will offer a Summer Reading Program for children ages 3 - 13. Contact phone number is 406-844-3917 and email is westshorelibrary @gmail.com.
Library holds book sale
POLSON - The Polson Library. 102 First Street E, will a hold Paper Pie kids’ book sale on Monday, June 9. Books are available to purchase online all summer. A portion of the proceeds go to the library’s collection.
Read for prizes
POLSON - Polson Library’s Family Summer Reading program begins on Monday, June 9, until Wednesday, Aug. 20. Register at the library or go to: northlakecolibrary.readsquared.com to track your reading. For more info call 406-883-8225 or go to their website.
Save the date for author Rowland
POLSON - The Polson Library welcomes Montana author, Russell Rowland, on Monday, June 9, at 5:30 p.m. for a book signing and discussion most personal book, “Be a Man - Raised in the Shadow of Cowboys.”
View beautiful quilts
RONAN - The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild Quilt Show takes place on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Ronan High gymnasium.
Westshore Library announces Summer Reading Program
WEST SHORE - West Shore Community Library's Summer Reading Program begins on June 9. The program is designed for children ages 3 - 13.
Tuesday, June 10
Commission to meet
POLSON - The Local Government Review Study Commission will meet from 3-4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, at 106 First Street, E. Call 406-883-8200 for information.
Junior Golf Camp held
POLSON - The Polson Bay Golf Course, 111 Bayview Drive, will hold the Polson Junior Golf Camp from Tuesday, June 10, to Thursday, June 12. Grade school kids 8-9:30 a.m. Middle school kids 10-11:30 a.m. Pitch, Put & Drive Contest June 13 & potluck, award 6-9 p.m. Go to: polsonbaygolf.com/golf/youth-golf or call 406-883-8230.
Wednesday, June 11
Senior scam help given
ST. IGNATIUS - “Elder Scam and Exploitation Self Defense” is a presentation provided at First Christian Church, 217 N Main Street, on Friday, June 11, from 1-2:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 12
Brats, dogs, burgers on tap at Masumola Club
POLSON - The Masumola Club will meet on June 12. Please RSVP to the hosts today: tlsrch@gmail.com - Terri Srch, Edgar Maldonado, Bill Fagliano, Toni and Jerry Whealon will provide hotdogs, brats, burgers, buns and condiments. Please RSVP to Terri at the email above or shoot her a text at 775-742-4152 so they can gauge the crowd.
Pack your happy face and dish to share along with your beverage of choice, plate and silverware.
Suggested food distribution - A – H Dessert; I– O Salad or Vegetable; P – Z Hot dish. Sides requested: Potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, pasta salad, and desserts.
Enjoy Fiddler on the Roof
POLSON - The Port Polson Players celebrate their 50th season of live theatre with the production “Fiddler on the Roof,” featuring 35 Mission Valley performers. Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays.
Let’s Talk Art
POLSON - The Sandpiper Art Gallery and Gifts, 306 Main Street, will host “Let’s Talk Art” with Lance Marshall Boen, who will speak at the gallery at 6:30 p.m. about his fish sculptures made from leather.
Pinocchio readings, songs performed at library
POLSON - The first Summer Reading Program gathering takes place on Thursday, June 12, at 10 a.m. Come join the fun as Neil and Karen Lewing from the Port Polson Players perform readings and songs from Pinocchio.
Friday, June 13
Democrats invite legislators for spaghetti
RONAN - The Annual Democrat Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Friday, June 13, at 5:30 p.m. at the Ronan Senior Citizens Center. Our Lake County Legislators will share their experiences during this past legislative session. Dinner contribution is $25.
Homesteader’s Days begins
HOT SPRINGS - The annual Homesteader’s Days and Open Rodeo, one of Northwestern Montana’s beloved events, will be held June 14-15 in Hot Springs. On Friday, June 13, Indian tacos will be served at the Senior Center from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The LaRue Museum opens at noon. Vendors, crafts, food and happen on Main Street starting at 5 p.m. along with music by Rust and Dust. Space City Sound performs at 8 p.m. Go to Facebook Homesteaders Days in Hot Springs for more information.
Join Game Club
POLSON - On Friday, June 13, at 4 p.m., Game Club for Middle & High School Students will take place at the Polson Library. They will meet the second Friday of each month and start at 4 p.m. and play until 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room
Mother Goose at library
POLSON - The Polson Library’s program for 0-24 month old children takes place on Fridays at 10-11 p.m. in the community room. We will sing songs and have interactive activities for caregivers and their little ones.
Pachyderms to meet
POLSON - The next Pachyderm meeting will be held on Friday, June 13, at noon at the Polson Rural Fire Station, 25 Regatta Rd. The guest speaker for this meeting will be Lake County Attorney James Lapotka. James will be discussing the $3 million dollars that Lake County was given in this last legislative session for PL280. PL280 has been an on-going topic of concern in the county, and this is the first time the county has actually received funds. The CSKT tribe is also receiving $3 million. This should be a very interesting presentation and discussion. We hope you will come and join us.
Sign up for ‘Tween/Teen Art’
POLSON - The Summer Reading Program Teen Art Program for kids 12 years and older, will have a zine-making workshop where they cut, collage, draw, and design their own mini magazine. Sign up is required. Event takes place on Friday, June 13 at 2 p.m.
Wachholz College, Glacier Symphony host open house
KALISPELL - The Wachholz College Center and Glacier Symphony invite the community to the third annual Open House and Season Preview event on Friday, June 13. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public and offers guests a sneak peek at concerts and events booked for the 2025-26 season. The event begins at 4:30 p.m. when lobby doors open to the public. A free outdoor concert by local favorite 20 Grand, (a high-energy, nine-piece funk band known for their infectious grooves and dynamic live shows), kicks off at 6 p.m. in the Shaughnessy Outdoor Amphitheatre. Food trucks will be on-site, and a variety of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
Saturday, June 14
Celebrate Father’s Day at MV Super Oval
POLSON - The Father’s Day Shootout, with Late Model main event, with Twin 35s USA Late Models, Twin 25s Hobby Stock, Lawn Mower Races, Kids Bike Races takes place on Saturday, June 14. Gates open at 4 p.m., qualifying happens at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. For more information, go to: MissionValleySuperOval.com.
Church holds annual Craft Fair/Garage Sale
POLSON - The fourth annual vendor/craft fair and garage sale will take place from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the 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. For more information call 406-250-1061.
Enjoy Fiddler on the Roof
POLSON - The Port Polson Players celebrate their 50th season of live theatre with the production “Fiddler on the Roof,” featuring 35 Mission Valley performers. Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays.
Fort Connah annual Rendezvous held
ST. IGNATIUS - Fort Connah is located 6 miles north of St. Ignatius on mile market 39.
On Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. there will be a Trapper’s Run (9-11 a.m.), a 2 p.m. shooting contests along with Native drummers, singers, bagpipers. and you can enjoy wagon rides, historical reenactors, fur trade artifacts, games, stories, tomahawk & knife throwing, demonstrations and food.
Join Toddler Time
POLSON - The Polson Library’s Toddler Time is a program for 2-3 year old active Toddlers on Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. This program is about movement where we’ll read active stories, dance, sing and shake it all about.
Zumba-thon held at the Elks
POLSON - Help the victims of the devastating 7.7 earthquake last March in Myanmar by attending the Zumba-thon at the Elks, 512 Main Street, on June 14, from 1-5 p.m. Fees are $25 per person and $10 for ages 8-14. Donations are welcome. There will be various types of dance entertainment, wonderful food to purchase and a silent auction. Contact Jeannie 406-890-1405 or Rubie 406-370-4210.
Sunday, June 15
Final day held of Fort Connah Rendezvous
ST. IGNATIUS - Fort Connah is located 6 miles north of St. Ignatius on mile market 39. Sunday there will be traditional bow contests.
Final Fiddler on the Roof performance
POLSON - The Port Polson Players celebrate their 50th season of live theatre with the production “Fiddler on the Roof,” featuring 35 Mission Valley performers. Final performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 15.
Homesteader’s begins busy day three
HOT SPRINGS - Vendors, crafts, food and music happen all day on Main Street. An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast will be served at the Senior Center starting at 8 a.m. The Father, the Son and Holy Ghost provide music at 10 a.m. The Grand Parade, takes place at noon with line up at 10:30 a.m. at the school. The Homesteader’s reunion takes place at 1 p.m. at the La Rue Museum. Rodeo performance begins at 2 p.m.
Monday, June 16
Join Men’s Health Fishing Derby
KICKING HORSE RESERVOIR - Everyone is welcome to Tribal Health’s Men’s Health Fishing Derby on Monday, June 16. Register at 6 a.m. and derby concludes at 1 p.m.
Eligible fish are pike and crappie. Prizes for first fish caught, heaviest fish, longest fish and most fish caught. For questions or information call 406-745-3525 ext. 5209.
Little Pirate Soccer Camp begins
POLSON - This camp is led by Polson Pirate and Lady Pirate soccer coaches and attendees will also be coached by Pirate players. Third to eighth graders are welcome June 16-18 from 6:30-8 p.m. Cost is $45. Call 406-788-0575.
Teens invited to book club
POLSON - The Polson Library invites tweens and teens to the teen book club, “The Book Drop,” to read and discuss “Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus.” Registration is required. Call the library at 406-883-8225 for more information.
Teens invited to book club
POLSON - The Polson Library invites tweens and teens to the teen book club, “The Book Drop,” to read and discuss “Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus.” Registration is required. Call the library at 406-883-8225 for more information.
Tuesday, June 17
Computer class taught
POLSON - The Polson Library will hold phone and computer basics classes on the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the library’s community room. From power on to pro, come learn the basics.
Wednesday, June 18
Flathead Lakers hold annual meeting
POLSON - Join the Flathead Lakers’ annual meeting at the Barn at Finley Point, 33213 Finley Point Rd, on Wednesday, June 18, from 5-8 p.m. Social hour begins at 5 p.m. and the program starts at 6 p.m. This event brings together members, partners, and community members to reflect on the past year’s and efforts to protect Flathead Lake, and look ahead to future priorities.
Library holds Youth Book Club held for kids
POLSON - The Polson Library’s Page Turners Youth Book Club for elementary kids will read “The Mouse and the Motorcycle” at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18.
Mission Mountain Zen offers class
ZOOM - Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, June 18, and on subsequent Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m., for an online or in person meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku Jerry Smyers. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com or go to: www.missionmountainzen.org for more information.
PWGA Ladies Invite
POLSON - Polson Bay Golf Course hosts the PWGA Ladies Invite on Wednesday, July 18. Call 406-883-8230 for more information.