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.

POLSON — The Pitch, Putt & Drive Contest takes place at the Polson Bay Golf Course from 5 to 7 p.m. This event wraps up the Polson Junior Camp. Awards will be given to highest performing kids from the camp. Email polsonbaygolfcourse@gmail.com for more information.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will have Smokey Bear on hand from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, as part of their Summer Reading Program.

POLSON — On Friday, June 14, at the Mission Valley Elks Lodge, 512 Main Street, Ducks Unlimited will hold “Frenzy with a Bang.” The doors open at 5:30 and the raffle begins at 7 p.m. There will be 20 super raffles, food, and fames. Register for tickets soon. You do not have to be present to win. Tickets available at the door. For more information call 406-382-0518 or 605-212-4555.

ST. IGNATIUS Fort Connah Historic Restoration Society invites you to the final day of the 2024 Rendezvous at Trading Post located at Post Creek on US Highway 93, 7 miles north of St. Ignatius. 

The Rendezvous is packed with activities: black powder rifle competition, horse-drawn wagon rides, children’s games and more. 

Fort Connah opens to the public at 10 a.m. A bison roast lunch with beans and a biscuit takes place from 1-2 p.m. Historical presentations take place throughout the day. 

For more information or to schedule a tour call 406-644-2882 or email: info@fortconnah.com.

BIGFORK — Take a Father’s Day guided hike on the West Shore Unit of Flathead Lake State Park.

Meet at the boat trailer parking area; the walk goes from 10-11:30 a.m. 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.

BIGFORK — On Sunday, June 16, Wayfarers Unit of Flathead Lake State Park will hold a walk to view wildflowers. Meet at the boat trailer parking area; 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. Register 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 — The Polson Bay Golf Course will host the MSGA State Juniors Championship June 17-18. Email polsonbaygolfcourse@gmail.com for more information.

MSGA State Juniors Golf Championship played

POLSON — The Polson Bay Golf Course will host the MSGA State Juniors Championship June 17-18. Email polsonbaygolfcourse@gmail.com for more information.

ST. IGNATIUS — 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 18 the meeting will be about culture and meet at Three Chiefs Cultural Center. Nadia Adams will show you how to make a traditional craft.

POLSON — Maxine’s, 325 Main Street, is where you will find a Cottage Business and Craft Show on Tuesday, June 18, from 1-4 p.m. Come see who is doing and making what.

POLSON — The Polson Bay Golf Course will host the PWGA Ladies Invite on Wednesday, June 19. Email polsonbaygolfcourse@gmail.com for more information.

ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation, 92555 US Hwy. 93, will host “Beyond the Frame,” a special exhibit of artwork created by local teen artists on Thursday, June 20, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Arlee CDC. 

Everyone is invited to come and meet the artists, see their recent artwork, and enjoy some refreshments. This event is sponsored by the Arlee CDC, the Missoula Art Museum, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Call 406-726-5550 for more information.

POLSON — St. Joseph Assisted Living will host an open-house and ice-cream social on Thursday, June 20, from 1-3 p.m. Put this on your calendar. Come take a tour of our beautiful facility.

Call 406-883-8970 for more information.

POLSON — St. Joseph Assisted Living will host an open-house and ice-cream social on Thursday, June 20, from 1-3 p.m. Put this on your calendar. Come take a tour of our beautiful facility. Call 406-883-8970 for more information.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library continues its Summer Reading Program with the annual Boat Building Day event. Gary Teggeman, a local boat builder, will be there from 10-11 a.m. Come build the strongest boat you can, and then we will sink it! The boat that holds the most booty before it sinks, wins.  

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library continues its Summer Reading Program with the annual Boat Building Day event. Gary Teggeman, a local boat builder, will be there from 10-11 a.m. Come build the strongest boat you can, and then we will sink it! The boat that holds the most booty before it sinks, wins. 

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 — Join us on the Summer Solstice for the Flathead Lakers annual meeting at the Barn at Finley Point. Social hour begins at 5 p.m. with drinks and appetizers; The program starts at 6 p.m. A Stewardship Award recipient will be recognized, Lakers updates and State of the Lake will be shared. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate in our silent auction, featuring a 1981 J-24 sailboat generously donated by a former member.

RONAN — Mission West Community Development Partners will offer a free workshop titled “Storytelling with Images” on Wednesday, June 20, from 1-4 p.m. Learn how to use images to make your website and social media tell your story.

 We will look at example photos and your photos to pick out the parts of a photo that deliver your story and the parts that detract from your story. This hands-on workshop is available in-person and live through Zoom. 

Go to: lccdc.ecenterdirect.com to register or contact Jennifer Beh at 406-676-5916.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library continues its Summer Reading Program with a presentation from Families First from 10-11 a.m.

ARLEE — (Registration closes on June 19 and there is no late registration.) Team check-in takes place at 4:30 p.m. and the tournament takes place from 5 p.m.-midnight. The 3-on-3 tournament takes place at the Arlee Powwow Pavilion. The event is free for kids entering 3rd grade through 8th grade for the 2024-25 school year. There will be door prizes and the top four teams in each bracket will win prizes. There will be three brackets:

3 & 4 grade; 5 & 6 grade; and 7 & 8 grade. Teams are co-ed or all girls and must always include one girl per team. Register at any CSKT Fitness Center or go to: https://FORMS.OFFICE.COM/R/07ZF0FR4. If you have questions, call Lindsey at 406-493-4425 or Paul at 406-725-3525 X 5209.

POLSON — At 5 p.m. join the Polson business community for SPLASH (Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour) at the KwaTaqNuk Resort, 49708 US Hwy. 93. Rub shoulders with other business professionals and enjoy a variety of food and beverage options. 

POLSON — Join this free 9-lesson Instant Pot cooking and nutrition class series by SNAP-ED to learn how to make healthy choices on a budget. Complete the series to earn your own free Instant Pot. Call 406-883-2865 to sign up. This class includes childcare and will be held at Head Over Heels, 36004 Memory Lane, on Fridays, June 21-Aug. 23, (no class July 5), from 9-11 a.m

RONAN — Join us at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 300 third Ave. NW, from 2-6 p.m., for the second annual Summer Solstice Brewfest. With a selection of 20+ brews, plus beverage vendors, loads of food trucks and great live music. Non-alcohol cover charge is $5, a summer solstice shirt is $20, and Summer Solstice Brewfest general admission is $40.

ST. IGNATIUS — Music in the Missions in St. Ignatius starts at 5 p.m. We aim to create a sense of unity and purpose among community members by coming together through music, food, and art. We hope to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable land management and wildlife conservation. Opening for Music in the Missions will be Kyle Hunter and The Mountain Standard from 5-6:30 p.m. Next up will be Paul Bryant and Kentucky Border from 7-8:30 p.m. For the finale, we will have The Tanner Laws Band from 9-10:30 p.m. There will be a corn hole tournament with a $500 first place prize, a $200 second place prize and a $50 third place prize. The entry fee is $50. Go to: musicinthemissions.com for more information.

BIG ARM — From noon-2 p.m., the Polson Rural Fire Membership will host its annual free hamburger feed for the Polson community at the Big Arm Fire Station. Meet local firefighters and see some of the new equipment and fire trucks. Donations will be accepted.

Friends of Lake Mary Ronan invites all to a community social to be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Mountain Meadows Lodge, 51017 Lake Mary Ronan Road. FLMR would like to say thank you to the community, provide information and updates on the status of our current projects. Free hot dogs, chips, sides and water for all. Even a lake needs friends.

POLSON — All Traders Market will be held on the 4th Saturday of the month at the Red Lion Ridgewater Inn & Suites. Contact Rebecca Williams at:  SaveTheDateEventsLLC23@gmail.com or 406-849-1021 for more information.

POLSON — On Saturday, June 22, at 10:30 a.m. Pollinator Week Program will take place at the North Lake County Public Library. The Lake County Conservation District is hosting a 90-minute workshop. Learn to identify and track pollinators, their habitats and how to participate in local citizen science initiatives. This workshop will have a short lecture, hands-on learning with the tracking technology, followed by a pollinator walk. This event is open to all ages and backgrounds. 

PLAINS — The Mission Valley 3-on-3 Wildhorse Shootout, held in conjunction with the Wildhorse Sports Association, takes place on Saturday June 22, at the Amundson Sports Complex. Divisions will include 1st grade through adult. Entry deadline is June 8 at 8 p.m. Entry fee is $160 (plus $5 transaction fee if paid online). Packet pickup is at 8:30 a.m. and games start at 9 a.m. If you have any questions, you can contact Erica Lawyer at 406-544-8493. No refunds will be given after brackets are posted.