ST. IGNATIUS —  “Stop and Shop” vendors are wanted for a vendor show June 7 and 8, in St. Ignatius. For more details, call (406) 880-2145. All registration fees will be donated to high school boys attending team basketball camps.

ST. IGNATIUS — What is a “Can Test” you ask? Well, it’s a great fundraiser for the food pantries in Ronan and St. Ignatius. It is a canned food contest.

Get your family and friends together and start collecting cans of food and then come up with a unique sculpture you can construct on-site with your cans.

Bring your cans to the Mission Valley United Methodist church on June 8 to compete for prizes and have a lot of fun while also providing a needed service for our valley food pantries.

Last year we collected 1,000 cans of food.  Let’s see if we can top that this year.

For more information, call (406) 644-0122 or (406) 274-5132.

Remember to mark your calendars for June 8.  

POLSON — A carnival sponsored by Polson Walmart and Nancy’s Kids will take place on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Polson Fairgrounds. From 10 a.m.-3 p.m. there will be games galore including: horse rides, a dunking booth, a jump house, train rides and more. There will also be hot dogs, chips and drinks to purchase from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. From 4-7 p.m. there will be a barbecue meal sold (hamburger, salad and baked beans), $8 per adult and $5 per child. Don’t miss the music performed by the Boomer Boys, Boomer Babes, Neal Lewing, Montana Shamrockers and others. For more information, contact Nancy at (406) 871-9784.

RONAN — A benefit to defray Karen Linderman’s medical expenses is planned for Saturday, June 8, at the Ronan Community Center. Plan an evening of fun with family and friends. There will be a ham or vegetarian dinner served at 5:30 p.m. and an auction at 7 p.m.

Karen is a lifelong resident of the Mission Valley and former co-owner of the Vintage Rose. Her warm smile and baked goods always welcomed local folks and tourists alike.

All monetary and auction item donations are welcome. Call Cindy at (406) 676-8211, if you have items to donate or questions.

RONAN — The Lake County Spay/Neuter Task Force is sponsoring a low-cost spay/neuter clinic on Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9, at Glacier View Christian School in Ronan. The clinic is for dog and cat owners that have low to moderate or fixed income. Appointments are required. Beginning Sunday, May 19, pet owners can call (406) 270-1768 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to schedule an appointment.

POLSON — The Lake County Chapter 1122 of the Experimental Aircraft Association will host Young Eagles Flights at Polson Airport on Saturday morning, June 8, starting at 9 a.m.

 All kids between the ages of eight and 17, with their parent’s approval, can get a ride in an airplane free of charge.

A breakfast of pancakes, ham and eggs will be available from 8-11 a.m. All activities are on a “weather permitting” basis.

POLSON — Mark your calendars for “Rockin’ to the Rhythm of Service” Montana Superhost Customer Service training on Monday, June 10, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Montana has an outstanding reputation for friendly people and is fortunate to have a comprehensive customer service-training program in place where professionals provide customer service training throughout Montana. The Polson Chamber will be teaming up with area businesses to host the Polson Tourism Expo from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. following Superhost training. Free vendor spaces are available. For more information, please contact the Chamber office at (406) 883-5969 or email: chamber@polsonchamber.com.

POLSON — Are you interested in ice hockey, figure skating, curling, roller-skating, or roller derby?  If so, you are invited to attend an organizational meeting to discuss the viability of an outdoor refrigerated ice rink to serve all of Lake County and the Flathead Indian Reservation. The meeting will take place at City Hall in Polson on Monday, June 10, at 7 p.m. If there appears to be enough community interest and support, we will form a committee and move forward with this project. For more information, call (406) 883-5908.

POLSON — The Jette Meadows/Lake County Water and Sewer District will meet Monday, June 10, at 5:30 p.m. at 2755 Meadow Rd. in Jette Meadows. This meeting is to discuss and plan for a replacement for the current clerk/secretary/billing manager, who announced her resignation that is effective July 1. The residence is on the south side of Meadow Road and is a milk chocolate log home with a breezeway and garage. 

For more information or more specific directions, contact board president John Stromnes at (406) 883-6684. 

The meeting place was changed because of the unavailability of the North County Library meeting room. All district meetings are open to the public and Jette Meadows residences are especially encouraged to attend.

POLSON — There will be a Polson School Board meeting on Monday, June 10, at the district office, 111 Fourth Ave., E. at 5:30 p.m. 

POLSON — Everyone is invited to attend the Envision Polson meeting on Tuesday, June 11, at 5:30 p.m. at the Polson Heart and Soul office located in the northeast corner of the Lake County Public Library. The June meeting of Envision Polson will feature an update by local businessperson Heather Knutson on the Polson Business Growth Action Plan.

RONAN — The American Legion Post 138 of Ronan is meeting Tuesday, June 11 at 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 35891 Round Butte Rd. New members are welcome. For more information, call Jack Fay at (406) 676-3380.

ARLEE — Jocko Valley Farmers’ Market is held each Wednesday through Sept. 25 from 4-7 p.m. in the parking lot of the Hangin’ Art Gallery on Highway 93 in downtown Arlee.  Purchase your produce for the week as well as some great baked-goods; value added foods, as well as arts and crafts. On June 12, the Irish music of Malarkey will provide entertainment and Arlee Pride Basketball will provide dinner.

For more information or to be a vendor, contact Kelley at (406) 726-5550.

POLSON — Polson Rural Fire District trustee monthly meeting Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at 7 p.m. fairgrounds station. This meeting includes the election of new secretary.

All residents of the Polson Rural Fire District and interested general public are encouraged to attend. Any member of the public wishing to submit items for board review/consideration needs to submit them to the board clerk at least 10 days in advance of the meeting. For a full text of approved minutes and the agenda please go to: www.polsonfire.org.

POLSON — Members of the Flathead Basin Commission (FBC) will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 12, at the Flathead Lake Biological Station, Polson.

The morning session, from 9-10 a.m., will focus on FBC business, administration and updates on programmatic work. The afternoon session will focus strategic and long range planning.

The FBC was established by the Montana Legislature in 1983 to “monitor and protect” the water quality of the Flathead River drainage system. All FBC meetings are open to the public.

For more information, contact the FBC at (406) 240-3453.

POLSON —New Life Christian Center will be kicking off Kids’ Zone for boys and girls ages 3 to sixth grade on Wednesday, June 12, with registration from 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m., and activities running from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Kids’ Zone is a totally free program offered to children in Polson and surrounding communities that provides a safe and fun environment for kids to have a great time and learn about God. For more information, please feel free to call John at (406) 212-2868.

RONAN — A free, one-day QuickBooks training workshop will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, in Ronan at Lake County Community Development Corporation, 407 Main St. 

Lunch is provided. Allison McCarthy, a Flathead Valley businesswoman with more than 25 years, is the instructor. Lake County Community Development sponsors the workshop and the Montana Department of Transportation DBE Program provides the lunch. To register, call Carol at (406) 261-3200 or Lisa at (406) 676-5901.

POLSON — The Masumola Club meeting will be held Thursday, June 13, at the clubhouse. The social gathering begins at 5:45 p.m., the barbecue is at 6:30 p.m. and the program is at 7 p.m. The program will highlight the Masumola Club Art and Talent Show.

The clubhouse is located on Masumola Road.  Anyone in the community of Polson and the surrounding area is invited to attend this meeting as a guest or to join the club and enjoy friendship, meetings and interesting programs. The only requirement for new guests is to bring your own utensils and a dish to pass if you wish. For membership information, contact Irene Marchello at (406) 883-6184.

POLSON — Heidi Sedivy, Education Director for Flathead Lakers, will provide an overview of Flathead Lakers activities and will discuss their assessment of the current status of the lake when she speaks at the Friday, June 14 meeting of the Lake County Pachyderm Club.

Greg McCormick, president of the Flathead Lakers will also attend the meeting and will be available to answer questions.

The meeting will be held at the Polson Rural Fire Department building on Regatta Road west of Polson. It begins with a social time at 11:30 a.m. followed by the business meeting at noon. The meeting adjourns at 1 p.m.

Anyone interested in learning more about the condition and/or threats to the purity of Flathead Lake is invited to attend.

POLSON — The Port Polson Players, in association with the Mission Valley Friends of the Arts, present Mark Twain’s “The Diary of Adam and Eve” with companion piece “When God Comes to Breakfast Your Don’t Burn the Toast.” To kick off the Players 38th summer theatre season, these two, one-act comedies, will feature $10 tickets. Performances will take place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 14, 15, and 16, at the John Dowdall Theatre on the Lake next to Boettcher Park. The Friday and Saturday curtain time is 7:30 p.m., and the Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m. 

Call (406) 883-9212 for reservations or go to portpolsonplayers.com.

POLSON — A free dinner is being served at Polson Presbyterian Church on June 14 from 5-7 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. The June Friendship Table Dinner will include grilled bratwurst and trimmings. This dinner is free and open to all.

POLSON — Two Eagle River School’s class of 2003 will hold a reunion on Saturday, June 15, at Boettcher Park in Polson. A potluck barbecue will start at noon (bring your favorite dish), followed by a volleyball tournament and more events to be announced. Families and TERS staff are welcome to attend. For more information, check out 2003 TERS Class Reunion event on Facebook or call Chrissie Ewing at TERS at (406) 675-0292.

RONAN — Lake County 4-H will hold a 5K or one-mile walk/run fundraiser on Saturday, June 15, at 9 a.m. The event begins and finishes at Ronan Community Bank. You can register online at: www.accessmontana.com. For more information, contact Val Frisk at (406) 207-4586.

POLSON — Polson Community Church welcomes you to their twentieth anniversary celebration on Sunday, June 16, beginning at 10 a.m. and concluding with a light lunch. The Polson Community Church is located at 1814 First St., E. Call (406) 883-0260, for more information.

POLSON — On June 16 at 4 p.m., Rachael and Josiah Pettit of Ronan will perform on the Yamaha grand piano at St. Andrews Church in Polson. Ages 17 and 15, Rachael and Josiah are the children of Jim and Shirley Pettit, who play as a family for dances throughout the valley as The Little Big Band. The two are students of Trish Tavenner and will perform pieces by Chopin, Schubert, and Debussy. The recital is open to the public and refreshments will be served afterwards. St. Andrews is located at 110 Sixth Ave. and their phone number is (406) 883 5524. Steven Yurosko is the pastor.   

CHARLO — Ninepipe Arts Group is putting on The Charlo Dixon Fine Arts camp June 17-20 at Charlo High School. “Art in Motion” is the theme for this event. Forms are available at Charlo School or The Red Poppy in Ronan. Call (406) 644-2311, for more information.

POLSON — A summer science camp full of messy-fun science experiments and other activities is being offered June 17-20. The camp takes place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Linderman Elementary School. Lunch and snacks are included. For more information or for a registration application, call Francy at (406) 471-2398 or email her at: francyfun@yahoo.com

POLSON — Western night at the Elks takes place on Wednesday, June 19, from 7-9 p.m. Time to once again celebrate with our country finery and our songs. Come one and all – bring friends and join the fun. Ken’s Country Combo plays the tunes and requests are welcome. Treats have been excellent and are so welcome.

POLSON — Daerf Johnson, staff member for the Environmental Information Center, will present an overview of several major environmental issues currently facing Montana citizens, including the Keystone Pipeline, Otter Creek coal development (which has the potential of becoming the largest coal mine in the United States), and the expansion of other mining operations in Southeast Montana. His presentation, followed by a question and answer period, is being sponsored by the Lake County Democrats and will be held in conjunction with the monthly meeting at the Polson Senior Citizens Center, 504 Third Ave., Wednesday, June 19, from 7-9 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

ARLEE — Jocko Valley Farmers’ Market is held each Wednesday through Sept. 25 from 4-7 p.m. in the parking lot of the Hangin’ Art Gallery on Highway 93 in downtown Arlee.  Purchase your produce for the week as well as some great baked goods; value added foods as well as arts and crafts.  

On June 19, Shenanagins will provide music and Arlee CDC will provide dinner.

For more information or to be a vendor, contact Kelley at (406) 726-5550.

RONAN — Ladies’ Auxiliary VFW 5652 will hold a meeting on Wednesday, (just this once), June 19 at the Ronan VFW Hall, 35981 Round Butte Rd. New members are welcome. For more information, call Marge Fay at (406) 676-3380.

POLSON — The public is invited to join and attend the 10 a.m. meeting of the Flathead Reservation Area Historical Society on Thursday, June 20. The meeting will be held at the Lake County Courthouse’s large conference room. Payment of $25 membership fees will allow voting at this meeting. Local museums and library boards are invited to participate and present their capabilities to archive research materials. A book signing will follow the meeting. 

POLSON — Polson Heart and Soul continues its neighborhood gatherings Thursday, June 20, from 6-8:30 p.m. People of all ages are welcome to attend, with special emphasis for those living around the Turtle Lake neighborhood. Fun, good conversation and a free dinner are planned and babysitting services are available. 

The neighborhood gathering will take place on the second floor of Total Screen Design located at 40735 Highway 35, Polson. 

Polson Heart and Soul project is holding approximately 20 of these gatherings to find out what you think about Polson. Folks are invited to engage in a friendly conversation with your neighbors, ultimately to help develop a stronger, healthier Polson while preserving the best. You are invited to let your views be heard and to listen to what others have to say on a variety of topics. 

The schedule of activities includes dinner from 6-6:30 p.m.; small group conversations within groups of three, 6:30-7:30; and sharing with discussion led by Polson Heart and Soul staff from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Come join your neighbors and visit about the future of Polson. 

To help ensure adequate food and babysitting services, please RSVP to polsonheartsoul@montanasky.net or call (406) 250-3498.

POLSON — The long-awaited book, “Lake County School History Volume II,” subtitled, “Once in Flathead County: Many Districts Become One,” will be presented on the third floor of the Lake County Courthouse in the large conference room on June 20, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Author Joyce Decker Wegner, several co-authors, including Glenn Timm, will be on-hand. The general public may purchase books at this time and enjoy a cup of coffee and cookies.

The 608 pages book has hundreds of pictures and stories and sells for $29.95. Pre-paid orders may be picked up. Volume I, “Once in Missoula County: One Large District Becomes Many,” will also be available for purchase.  

POLSON —Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will take place on Thursday, June 20, from 5-7 p.m. Your host will be the new Sears store located at 214 First St., E. See you there.

RONAN — On June 21, 2013, the Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce will present “Crab Fest 2013,” which is a benefit for the Bockman (Ronan City) Parks. The dinner will begin at 5 p.m. and has been moved to the horticulture barn at the fairgrounds. Tickets are $25 per person and $10 for children 10 years of age and under.

Purchase tickets at Ronan Flower Mill, Valley Banks, Ronan Napa, Community Bank, First Interstate Bank, Polson, Access Montana and Ronan Power Products. 

Enjoy fresh crab boiled right there for you. Bring your own beverages, crab pliers and appetite. For more information, call the Ronan Chamber at (406) 676-8300.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Painted Pony Art Gallery in St. Ignatius will host a Farmers Market on Main Street, (in the Napa parking lot) from 1-7 p.m. Friday, June 21. Vendor tables are $10. For more information, call Donna at (406) 745-2190, Kirsten at (406) 529-5548 or Geof at (406) 552-3354.