CHARLO — Breakfast will be served to children at 9 a.m. in the lobby of the Charlo gymnasium Monday –Thursday, June 9-26.

HOT SPRINGS — Hot Springs Artists Society’s 2014 Juried Art Show will be in May and June with entry forms out by the end of February. It is open to everyone. Paintings, drawings, mixed media and sculpture, carving, metal sculpture, pottery and other original handmade works of art are accepted. 

Entry forms can be ordered by March 1 at the phone numbers above or by email at marla@western-art.com or at www.hotspringsartist.org -click on entry form. 

HSAS meets the first Wednesday of each month at The On the Wall Gallery at 7 p.m. at Wall St. Place.  

HOT SPRINGS — “Homesteaders’ Days" is an annual event in Hot Springs, and is held the second weekend in June of each year. This 65-year-old event will be on held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 13, 14, and 15. This is a family fun weekend including street games, live music on Main Street, a two-day rodeo, food and craft street vendors, a kiddie parade on Saturday, a grand parade on Sunday, art and craft shows, and much more. For questions about being a vendor call (406) 741-2361, or go to: http://www.hotspringsmtchamber.org.

POLSON — The first cruise of the season on the KwaTaqNuk’s Shadow will be on Sunday, June 15, from the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Ninety minute cruises on the beautiful Flathead Lake leave at 4 and 7 p.m. For more information or reservations, call (406) 883-3636.

POLSON — The Kuilix chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will sponsor a program at Miracle of America Museum on Highway 93 in Polson at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17. Director Gil Mangels will talk about the American Revolutionary memorabilia displays in the museum and also demonstrate early firearms used in the War of Independence. Refreshments will be served at 12:30 p.m. Admission will be free. Prospective members, spouses and their children are welcome. For more information call Carolyn at (406) 745-4336 or Gil Mangels at (406) 270-7895.

POLSON — The Smart Driver Course will be taught at the Polson Senior Center on June 17 from 8:30-11 a.m.-and 1-3 pm. Call (406) 883-4735, for a reservation.

KALISPELL — The Flathead Basin Commission will meet on June 18 at 10 a.m. at the U.S. Forest Service Office in Kalispell. The agenda includes: Watersmart Grant submission; message from Chas Cartwright; TMDL update; education, and more.

ARLEE — Four-year-old Tyler Conover, son of Liz Biebinger and Jerry Conover, and younger brother Levi Conover, sustained serious injuries from an accident on Saturday, June 7. Tyler is currently in Seattle receiving excellent medical treatment. He is expected to remain in Seattle for several weeks while he continues to receive treatment for his injuries. To help the family offset the cost of transportation and meals while in Seattle and to assist with the ongoing medical costs, a spaghetti benefit dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, 2014, from 5-8 p.m. at the Arlee Brown Building. A benefit account has also been established at Valley Bank. Donations can be made payable to: “Benefit of Liz Biebinger” and mailed to: Amanda Adams, P.O. Box 170, Arlee, MT 59821.

For more information, please call Amanda Adams at (406) 360-8597.

POLSON — Ken’s Country Combo will play their brand of tunes at the Elks on Wednesday, June 18, from 7-10 p.m. Wear your summer duds and join us. The dances are a hoot, the treats are excellent and the company is spectacular. Come and enjoy the most fun you can find on a Wednesday night.

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will be held Thursday, June 19, from 5-7 p.m. Your host will be Polson RV Resort and KOA. Hope to see you there.

RONAN — The 21st edition of the Mission Valley Basketball tournament will take place in Ronan on June 20 and 21. The five-on-five tournament will feature 42 high school boys’ and girls’ basketball teams from all over Montana. The 16-team varsity boys’ division has teams entered from: Stevensville, Browning, Heart Butte, Stanford, Bigfork, Libby and several local high schools. Nine teams are entered in the varsity girls’ division and 17 sub-varsity teams are entered. Games will be played in the Ronan Event Center, the High School and K. William Harvey Gym. A spectator admission of $5 a day will be charged and $3 for kids and senior citizens.

The Lake County Public Health Department invites parents of young children to attend its annual Injury Prevention Fair on Friday, June 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the parking lot at 802 Main Street in Polson.

Lunch will be provided, as well as children’s activities, prizes and information on water safety, safe sleep, car seat and bike safety, and much more. There will be information about lead poisoning and screening, and vouchers will be provided for those who want to come back and get their child’s lead levels tested.

BIG ARM — On Saturday, June 21,The Big Arm Association will support the Fire Department Hamburger Fry at the Big Arm Fire Department. Children’s games will be provided at the Big Arm Historic School. 

DAYTON — Mission Mountain Winery encourages all summer gourmets to attend our free event on Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The ice cream social at the winery is a part of the winery’s continuing program to educate the community about the pleasurable synergies created by the pairing of food and wine. The staff and winemaker have collaborated in producing several sorbet and ice cream treats: Muscato Sorbet and Vanilla Ice Cream with Cocoa Vin Chocolate Port.

RONAN — The Ladies’ Auxiliary 5652 in Ronan will having a yard sale fundraiser on Saturday, June 21, at the VFW Hall, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Chamber Blast” will be held on Saturday, June 28, at Big Sky Sporting Clays. We will start with a quick beginner’s shooting clinic, followed by a shooter’s safety briefing prior to the Sporting Clays Tournament. A barbecue lunch and awards ceremony will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. The cost is $110 per shooter or $330 per three-person team. Bring your shotgun, eye protection, and ear protection. No experience is necessary. The registration deadline is June 21. Send registration and checks to: Polson Chamber of Commerce, 418 Main Street, Polson, Montana 59860.

ST. IGNATIUS — Mission Valley United Methodist Church, at the top of Post Creek Hill, south of Ronan, will hold a rummage sale on Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Proceeds will go to “Relay for Life,” to fight cancer. 

RONAN — Come join the vacation bible school adventure at Terrace Lake Community Church on Monday-Friday, June 23 through June 27, from 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Children four years old through sixth grade may participate. Call (406) 676-5395, for more information.

ST. IGNATIUS — Kingdom Rock is a summer kids' event where kids stand strong for God.  It is scheduled Monday June 23-26 and hosted by St. Ignatius Mission. At Kingdom Rock, kids participate in memorable Bible learning activities; sing catchy songs; play teamwork-building games; make and dig into yummy treats; experience epic Bible adventures; collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them to stand strong; and test out Science-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long.  Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes with Fanfare Finale-a at 3-3:30 p.m. Kingdom Rock is for kids from 5-12 and will run from noon (lunch) to 3:30 p.m. each day. Registered children will be picked up at St. Ignatius Elementary school at noon or can be dropped off at the church.  For more information and a registration form, call (406) 745-2768 and ask for Sr. Mary.

ST. IGNATIUS — “Kingdom Rocks,” a vacation bible school program, will take place Monday-Thursday, June 23-26, from 5:30- 8 p.m. at Mission Valley United Methodist Church, at the top of Post Creek Hill, south of Ronan. An early light supper will be served.

POLSON — The mother-daughter duo known as “Heavenly Harp” will present a concert at Good Shepherd Church on Tuesday, June 24, at 7 p.m., as part of their summer tour.

Music grads of Concordia and St. Olaf Colleges, Karin and Joy Gunderson will be joined by other family members in presenting beautiful harp, vocal, piano and flute music, and amazing “heavenly” stories.

The concert is offered at no cost, but a free-will offering opportunity will be available to help support the duo. CDs and DVDs will be available for purchase.

During the concert, musician and author Karin Gunderson will share stories from her new book Encounters with Heaven. Her stories are true accounts of those who have experienced God’s presence in miraculous ways. The stories are woven together with beautiful harp, vocal and flute arrangements of favorite Christian hymns and songs, light classical music and congregational singing.

You can preview their Heavenly Harp music at: www.ChristianHarpMusic.com/Listen_Now.html.

POLSON — Heart to Heart will play at the community dance on Wednesday, June 25. All are invited and are welcome to join the fun. Fred and Joy are back and playing up a storm. So, bring a treat to share and dance from 7-10 p.m. at the Elks.

POLSON/RONAN — Community Bank is having fundraisers for the upcoming Relay for Life at both the Ronan and Polson branches on Thursday, June 26.

There will be a bake and book sale starting at 9 a.m. at both branches. These will be inside the banks.

From 3-7 p.m., on the same day at the Ronan branch, there will be an ice cream sundae fundraiser in the back of the bank during the Farmers Market on Main Street.

POLSON — There will be a free community dinner served on Thursday, June 26, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave. E. The menu is Italian and all are welcome.

POLSON — The Lake County School Transportation Committee will meet Thursday, June 26, 2014, at 10 a.m. in the large conference room of the Lake County Courthouse. Adjustments needed in bus routes will be discussed. Guests are welcome. For further information, contact Michelle Wood, Lake County Superintendent of Schools, at (406) 883-7262.

ST. IGNATIUS — Iron Dog Wrestling Camp will take place at St. Ignatius High School on June 26, 27, and 28. Registration begins at 4 p.m. on the 26th followed by the first session from 5:30-8 p.m.  The camp is open to grades K-12. If you have any questions, call Coach Cronk at (406) 210-0874.

RONAN — The Little Big Band announces there will be a dance once again at the VFW hall in Ronan on Friday, June 27, from 6-10 p.m. The band has been missed and requests to play again have been overwhelming. Your support is appreciated and the band looks forward to seeing everyone. Spread the word and come out and say hello. Bring a new friend and be ready to dance and visit. As always, refreshments are provided and everyone is welcome to bring a favorite food item. For more information, contact Jim Pettit at (406) 676-8224. We hope to see you there.

POLSON — The annual Mission Mountain NRA Rodeo will be presented and produced by Polson Fairgrounds, Inc. and will be held Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28. Each evening will begin with youth mutton bustin’ and youth miniature bull riding beginning at 6:30 p.m. The NRA Rodeo begins at 7:30 p.m. Live music by “Montana Darkhorse Band” will be played on Friday night after the rodeo. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 3-12 years of age, and children under 3 are free. Food and beverage concessions will be available. For more information, call Sharon Procopio at (406) 261-2861. For general rodeo information, call (406) 883-1100.

Port Polson Players to 

present Neil Simon’s ‘Fools’

POLSON — Port Polson Players will present “Fools,” a Neil Simon Comedy, June 27-29 and July 4-6 at Polson’s beautiful theatre on the lake. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $16 for adults and $15 for senior citizens and students. For reservations or more information, call (406) 883-9212.

POLSON — On Saturday, June 28, the Polson Business Community is partnering with Life Savers Animal Rescue in a fundraiser for the animals. Participating businesses are donating a percentage of that day’s sales or making cash donations. Participating businesses will have posters in their windows. The folks from Life Savers Animal Rescue will be downtown that Saturday letting people know about their mission for helping animals. Please consider being part of this community fundraiser. Let's help the animals and create some fun downtown. 

PABLO — The People’s Center’s annual “People’s Market” will be on Saturday, June 28, in the arbor at the center in Pablo from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This event is open to all vendors: crafts, food, art, and music etc. Call Marie or Loushie at (406) 675-0160, for more information.

POLSON — The Montecahto Club and the Finley Point volunteer Fire Department will hold a fundraiser on Saturday, June 28, from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. at the fire station located at mile marker 6 on Highway 35 on the east shore. Montecahto will have a bake sale and a rummage sale and lots of good stuff. The fire department will have a show and tell of their equipment and a wonderful meal will be available. Join us for some good times and great buys.  

POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Chamber Blast” will be held on Saturday, June 28, at Big Sky Sporting Clays. We will start with a quick beginner’s shooting clinic, followed by a shooter’s safety briefing prior to the Sporting Clays Tournament. A barbecue lunch and awards ceremony will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. The cost is $110 per shooter or $330 per three-person team. Bring your shotgun, eye protection, and ear protection. No experience is necessary. 

PABLO — A second Cultural Arts and Crafts Family Day will take place at The People’s Center, on June 28 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. The day is open to everyone that wants to work on dance regalia, to bead, to drum and sing or to practice your dance steps. 

We will try to have a drum there. Call (406) 675-0160, to register for the “Art Market.”