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‘Park After Dark’ winter hike offered at Lone Pine State Park

KALISPELL — On Wednesday, Feb. 16, from  7:30-9 p.m. experience Lone Pine State Park on a wintery night on this full moon hike. Moon views vary depending on cloud cover, but you’re guaranteed a nighttime adventure that experiences the park after hours. Be sure to dress for the weather. Trails are typically icy at this time of year, so wear micro spikes like Yaktrax if there’s snow on the ground. We’ll have snowshoes available if needed. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp. Call the visitor center at 406-755-2706, ext. 0, to register, as space is limited. Cost is $4 per hiker ($8 entry fee for non-resident vehicles).

 

‘Prepare to be Bear Aware’ education class offered at Lone Pine

 

 

KALISPELL — On Saturday, March 16, at 10 a.m. at Lone Pine State Park Visitor Center, you can learn safety tips and tools to keep people safe and bears wild as they emerge from their dens this spring. Join us as we share practical strategies designed to minimize bear-human conflicts and promote coexistence. From securing garbage bins to proper food storage techniques, we will share provide invaluable insights into creating bear-resistant environments. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, connect, and take action for the well-being of all. Registration is required as space is limited. There is no charge for this program. ($8 park entry fee still applies to out-of-state vehicles). For more information visit: fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/lone-pine or call 406-755-2706

 

All welcome to Easter service

RONAN - Faith Lutheran Church, 406 Fifth Ave. SW, invites all to their Easter Sunday service on Sunday, April 20, at 9 p.m. Refreshments will follow the service.

Arlee to hold free screening clinic

ARLEE — A free Developmental and Preschool Screening Clinic for children ages 0 to 5 for Arlee School District will be held on Oct. 29, 2024, from 9 a.m.–11:30 a.m. at Arlee Elementary School. This free screening will include gross motor, fine motor, language concepts, communication concepts, communication skills, hearing and vision screening. 

Call 406-726-3216 to schedule an appointment for your child’s screening or to receive more information.

Attend ‘Here Comes the Sun’ Concert

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.

 

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. 

 

Country Jam, dances cancelled

POLSON — Our Classic Country Jammin’ scheduled for April 5, at the Elks Ballroom in Polson is cancelled until further notice. Wednesday night dances at the Elks’ ballroom in Polson are also cancelled until further notice. We pray that everyone is staying home and being safe. We do have to go out for essentials and that is okay. Lake City Bakery, McDonalds and Burgerville are open in Polson for take outs. We are all in this together and need to help each other wherever we can, physically or financially. Please encourage one another and we will all get through this. Don’t be prideful and not ask for help, if you really need it. This hardship we are going through may take a little time but if we all work together and for each other, it will pass. We hope to see you all again very soon.

Donation day planned at library

POLSON —Friends of the Library will hold their donation day on Nov. 2 for the month of November. You can donate up to two boxes of books per donation. Please make sure they are in good, clean condition. Visit: northlakecountylibrary.org and go to the “about us” tab and choose material donation policy for specific details.

 

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Thursday, June 5

Farmers Market moved to Riverside Park

5/23/2025 - 9/26/2025

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.

 

Tags:  Polson   Farmers market  

Enjoy Fiddler on the Roof

6/5/2025

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.

Tags:  Port Polson Players   Polson  

Enjoy Fiddler on the Roof

6/5/2025

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. 

 

Tags:  Port Polson Players   Polson  

Witness MV Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous

6/5/2025

 

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

6/5/2025

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

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Friday, June 6

Chainsaw auction to be held

6/6/2025

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

6/6/2025

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

6/6/2025

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

6/6/2025

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

6/7/2025

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

6/7/2025

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. 

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Bookfest Club reads ‘The God of the Woods’

6/7/2025

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

6/7/2025

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

6/7/2025

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

6/7/2025

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

6/7/2025

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

6/7/2025

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

6/7/2025

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

6/8/2025

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

6/8/2025

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

6/9/2025

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

6/9/2025

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

6/9/2025

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

6/9/2025

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

6/9/2025

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

6/9/2025

WEST SHORE - West Shore Community Library's Summer Reading Program begins on June 9. The program is designed for children ages 3 - 13.

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Tuesday, June 10

Commission to meet

6/10/2025

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.

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Junior Golf Camp held

6/10/2025

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

6/11/2025

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. 

Tags:  St. Ignatius   Seniors  

Thursday, June 12

Brats, dogs, burgers on tap at Masumola Club

6/12/2025

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.

Tags:  Polson   Masumola Club  

Enjoy Fiddler on the Roof

6/12/2025

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.

Tags:  Polson   Port Polson Players  

Let’s Talk Art

6/12/2025

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

6/12/2025

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

6/13/2025

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

6/13/2025

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

6/13/2025

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

Tags:  Polson   Polson schools  

Mother Goose at library

6/13/2025

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

6/13/2025

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’

6/13/2025

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

6/13/2025

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

6/14/2025

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

6/14/2025

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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Enjoy Fiddler on the Roof

6/14/2025

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.

Tags:  Port Polson Players   Polson  

Fort Connah annual Rendezvous held

6/14/2025

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.

Tags:  St. Ignatius   Fort Connah  

Join Toddler Time

6/14/2025

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

6/14/2025

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.

 

Tags:  Polson  

Sunday, June 15

Final day held of Fort Connah Rendezvous

6/15/2025

ST. IGNATIUS - Fort Connah is located 6 miles north of St. Ignatius on mile market 39. Sunday there will be traditional bow contests.

Tags:  Fort Connah   St. Ignatius  

Final Fiddler on the Roof performance

6/15/2025

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.

Tags:  Port Polson Players   Polson  

Homesteader’s begins busy day three

6/15/2025

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

6/16/2025

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

6/16/2025

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.

Tags:  Polson   Polson soccer  

Teens invited to book club

6/16/2025

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

6/16/2025

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

6/17/2025

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

6/18/2025

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.

Tags:  Polson   Flathead Lakers  

Library holds Youth Book Club held for kids

6/18/2025

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

6/18/2025

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.

Tags:  ZOOM  

PWGA Ladies Invite

6/18/2025

POLSON - Polson Bay Golf Course hosts the PWGA Ladies Invite on Wednesday, July 18. Call 406-883-8230 for more information.

Stickgame held

6/18/2025

ST. IGNATIUS - On Wednesday, June 18, at the Tribal Health Fitness Center at 7 p.m. learn how to play Stickgame. Ll beginners welcome. Material games require you to bring something to wager. Questions answered by Chelsea at 406-745-3525 X 5065.

Tags:  St. Ignatius   Tribal Health  

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