Monday, June 27
Boys and Girls Club announces summer program through Aug. 26
LAKE COUNTY — The Flathead Reservation and Lake County Boys and Girls Club will operate a summer program at both their Polson and Ronan sites Monday-Friday (not July 4) from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. The cost is $25 per month or $75 for the entire summer program, which runs June 13-Aug. 26. Applications may be picked up onsite or at: www.flatheadbgc.org. Breakfast and lunch will be provided by school feeding programs and a snack and dinner will be provided by the club. Activities include: art, technology, swimming, fitness, gardening, photography, robotics, reading, character development, hiking and community service. Additional activities include: Ninepipes Museum, library reading program, camping in Glacier Park, Summer Brain Gain program, SMART moves program.
Monday, June 27
Summer school offered at RMS
RONAN — Ronan Middle School will offer Summer School June 13-30, Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Summer School will include literacy and math instruction for students entering grades sixth-eighth. Call 406-676-3390 x 7728 for more information.
Monday, June 27
G-Force coming to Polson
POLSON — A registration day will be held at the Polson United Methodist Church from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, for G-Force Vacation Bible Camp. Kids can experience the G-Force, God’s Love in Action -Vacation Bible Camp for one week, June 27-July 1, from 9 a.m.- noon. Focus of the camp each day is God’s Love in Action. Kids will experience love through fun activities including music, puppets, story time, games, science, crafts and mission. A light snack will be served. Camp will end with a Friday Celebration Day picnic provided for the campers and their families from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration for kids, entering kindergarten through 12 years of age, is now open. Forms are available at the church office or can be printed from the church website: www.polsonumc.org. Camp costs are $10 per child or $20 per family. Scholarships are available. For more information call the church at 406-883-6161 or email info@polsonumc.org.
Barnyard Round-up Bible School held
RONAN — Barnyard Round-up Vacation Bible School will be held, Monday, June 27, through Thursday, June 30, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ronan. Children ages 4 years through the fifth grade are welcome. We will study the 23rd Psalm and how Jesus cares for us every day. We will have stories, crafts, music, games and snacks each day. Call 406-745-3430, during the evening hours if you have questions.
G-Force in Polson next week
POLSON — G-Force Vacation Bible Camp begins Monday, June 27, at the Polson United Methodist Church. Kids entering kindergarten through age 12, can experience the G-Force, God’s Love in Action Camp from 9 a.m.-noon, June 27- July 1. Kids will experience love through fun activities including music, puppets, story-time, games, science, crafts and mission. A light snack will be served. Camp will end with a Friday Celebration Day picnic provided for the campers and their families from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. A “Registration Day” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, June 23, is scheduled at the church. Forms are available at the church office or go to: www. polsonumc.org. Camp costs are $10 per child or $20 per family up to four members. Scholarships are available. For more information call 406-883-6161 or email info@ polsonumc.org
Summer series continues at Bio Station
YELLOW BAY — Flathead Lake Biological Station to present “Data and Donuts” Monday, June 27, from 10-11 a.m. at the station. Call 406- 982-3301 ext. 229 for more information.
Vacation Bible School planned
POLSON — Fellowship Baptist Church on the corner of Seventh Ave. E and Main Street, is planning a Vacation Bible School for children in first-sixth grades, June 27-July 1. The program is free and goes from 9 a.m.-noon and includes healthy, hearty snacks, Bible missions, games, crafts, and music. Y’all come.
Tuesday, June 28
Watch the Mariners play
POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Junior Varsity Mariners play against the Montana Regulators during their home game, which begins at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, June 29
Arlee Powwow begins
ARLEE — The 118th annual Arlee Powwow celebration begins Wednesday, June 29, and ends Monday, July 4. All events are open to the public and free of charge. Arts, crafts, stick games, dance competitions, Indian and other ethnic foods will be available. Absolutely no alcohol, firearms, unleashed dogs or motorcycles are allowed in the camp area. The event takes place on Powwow grounds on Powwow Road in Arlee. Wednesday is “Camp Day." Visit the website: www. arleepowwow.com, for more information.
Thursday, June 30
Enjoy ‘Smoke on the Waters’ documentary
POLSON — A free “Night at the Museum” at the Miracle of America Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, takes place on the fourth Thursday evening of each month. The programs start at 6:30 p.m. Treats and donations are happily accepted. If you have questions call 406- 883-6804. The fourth Thursday program was mis-dated on our quarterly newsletter; therefore we will show an historical movie on June 30. Back by request will be a re-showing of the Montana Centennial documentary, “Smoke on the Waters.” This movie is about steamboats on Flathead Lake, plus a segment covering the Paul Bunyan, the only remaining logging tow boat of Flathead Lake. Another short film will be shown covering early-day logging in the area. Time permitting; a tour of the Paul Bunyan and related artifacts in the museum collection will take place.
Memorial event planned at powwow
ARLEE — The 118th annual Arlee Powwow celebration continues with a Memorial at 7 p.m. and a Material Stick game at 8 p.m. Visit the website: arleepowwow.
Watch the Mariners play
POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Junior Varsity Mariners play against the D.L. Wranglers during their home game, which begins at a time TBA.
Friday, July 1
Neil Simon’s ‘Fools’ to play in Polson
POLSON — The Port Polson Players in Association with the Mission Valley Friends of the Arts present “Fools” a comedy by Neil Simon. Shows will take place Wednesday-Saturday, July 1-17, at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. The Theater on the Lake is located on Highway 93 S at Boettcher Park. For reservations call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers@centurytel. net.
Sandpiper presents new show, May 28 through July 8
POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery, 306 Main Street, presents “Beauty and the Beast” a fun show featuring Sandpiper member artists Marge Christensen (sculpture/painting), Maer Rubley (impressionism), Suzie Berry (acrylics), Carole Carberry (watercolor/printmaker), Mary Kelly (oil painting), and jewelry artist Amber Nolan from Saturday, May 28-Friday, July 8.
Start your July 4 celebration right
POLSON — Start off your 4th of July weekend right by joining us on Friday, July 1, at New Life Church as we honor all of our local military and first responder heroes. There will be a free patriotic superhero box-office hit movie with free popcorn, hot dogs, and snow cones. Everyone is welcome. The fun begins at 9 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk. Call 406-883-2447 for more information.
Take advantage of ‘Crazy Days’ events
RONAN — Once again Ronan Sports and Western will hold “Crazy Days” specials on July 1-2. Other merchants in Ronan have historically also held events.
Watch the Mariners play
POLSON — Come watch the both the Varsity and Junior Varsity Mission Valley Mariners play in their four-day Firecracker Tourney that begins on July 1 and goes through July 4. Games are TBA.
Saturday, July 2
Barbecue, guitar provide fun in Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS — Enjoy a barbecue and then Chris Kennedy performing on his guitar with vocals at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.
Flea market needs vendors
RONAN — Vendors are needed for the July 2 flea market scheduled for 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Garden of the Rockies Museum. Call 406-676-3261 for more information.
Powwow continues
ARLEE — The 118th annual Arlee Powwow celebration continues with “Powwow Trail” Run/Walk at 9 a.m. and Grand Entry at 1 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Visit the website: arleepowwow.com, for more information.
Sunday, July 3
Powwow celebration holds Indian Mass
ARLEE — The 118th annual Arlee Powwow celebration continues with Indian Mass at 10 a.m. and Grand Entry at 2 p.m. Visit the website: arleepowwow.com,
Taste cheese, tour facility
POLSON –– An open house will take place at Flathead Lake Cheese, 208 First Ave. E on Sunday, July 3, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be tours and tastings. For more information call 406- 883-0343.
Monday, July 4
Chamber sponsors 4th of July parade, fireworks
POLSON — The Polson Chamber is again sponsoring the Polson 4th of July parade as well as the fireworks show scheduled for that evening. Those wanting to volunteer to help with the parade are asked to contact the Polson Chamber at 406-883-5969.
Eat ice cream at Flathead Historical Museum
The Polson Flathead Historical Museum on Main Street will offer free admission and an ice cream social right after the noon parade on the Fourth of July. Stop by and cool off.
Fire Department serves annual pancake breakfast
ARLEE — The Arlee Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual pancake breakfast from 7-11 a.m. at the old Arlee Fire Hall. The cost is $5 per person and it’s all you can eat. For more information, call 406-210- 4144.
Help with Polson’s Fourth of July parade
POLSON — The Polson Chamber is again sponsoring the Polson Fourth of July parade as well as the fireworks show scheduled for that evening. Those wanting to volunteer to help with the parade are asked to contact the Polson Chamber at 406-883-5969.
Jocko Valley Museum opens
ARLEE — The Arlee Jocko Valley Museum, run by the Arlee Historical Society, opens for the summer July 4 and will be open every other Saturday from 2-4 p.m. or by appointment, until Labor Day. The museum has many historical displays including many photographs of Native and homesteading families. There are hundreds of obituaries with genealogy information. There is also a military display commemorating those who have given their lives for this country. The Arlee Museum is located at corner of Bouch and Fyant (by the grade school). For more information or to arrange a viewing appointment, call 406-726-3167.
Join the 4th of July Parade
POLSON — Join the July 4th Parade in downtown Polson beginning at noon. Parade entry forms are available at the Chamber office and must be returned to the Chamber office by July 3. The parade begins at Cherry Valley Elementary School, heads down Main Street, turning at Third Ave. and ends on the following block. Stop by the Chamber office at 418 Main Street before the parade and purchase a glass of fresh lemonade, all proceeds support the Community Fireworks Show. For more information call 406-883-5969.
Powwow continues
ARLEE — The 118th annual Arlee Powwow celebration continues with Old Style Day, Snininpmncuyn (Snake Dance and Honoring Veterans). The Arlee Open Rodeo will be held at the Arlee rodeo grounds beginning at 2 p.m. This popular rodeo features a mix of local and regional cowboys and cowgirls competing in traditional rodeo events. Competition Grand Entry begins at 7 p.m. Call 406-726-3762 for more information or visit the website: arleepowwow.com.
Retro-country entertains at Symes
HOT SPRINGS — Enjoy Barnaby Wilde playing retro-country music at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.
Summer series continues at Bio Station
YELLOW BAY — Flathead Lake Biological Station to present “Data and Donuts” Monday, July 4, from 10-11 a.m. at the station. Call 406- 982-3301 ext. 229 for more information.
Tuesday, July 5
Ronan City Council meets
RONAN — The Ronan City Council will meet at Ronan City Hall on Tuesday, July 5, from 6-7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 6
‘Wine’ about the market at Glacier Brewing Co.
POLSON — Kenneth Bret Richardson of Waddell and Reed Financial Advisors invites you to Glacier Brewing Company the first Wednesday of every month from 4-6 p.m. to “wine” about the market. For more information call 406-257-7170 or go to: waddell.co/kbrichardson@ wradvisors.com.
Meeting cancelled
POLSON — Because of the activities surrounding the Fourth of July celebration, the Polson Chamber of Commerce has decided not to hold the regularly scheduled luncheon meeting on Wednesday, July 6. Scheduled speaker, Webb Brown of the Montana State Chamber of Commerce will speak at the Chamber’s September meeting instead.
Republicans to hold July meeting
POLSON — Lake County Republican Central Committee will hold their monthly meeting on July 6 at the Polson Rural Fire Hall at 6:30 p.m. The State Rules Convention will be discussed and assignments will be made for staffing the Lake County Fair and the Cherry Festival booths. The public is always invited. There is always extensive political discussion. Call 406-844-2386 for additional information.
Watch the Mariners play
POLSON — Come watch the Mission Valley Varsity Mariners play against the Bitteroot Bucs during their home game, which begins at 4 p.m.
Wear red, white, blue to dance
POLSON — Celebrate the Fourth of July on the sixth by wearing red, white and blue to the community dance at the Elks. Please come and have a good time and dance between 7-10 p.m.
Thursday, July 7
Transportation committee to meet
POLSON — The Lake County School Transportation Committee will meet on Thursday, July 7, at 1:30 p.m. in the large conference room of the Lake County Courthouse. Adjustments needed in bus routes for the upcoming school year will be discussed. Guests are welcome. Please contact Carolyn O. Hall, Lake County Superintendent of Schools, at 406-883-7262 for further information.
Friday, July 8
July ‘Friendship Table Dinner’ coming up
POLSON — A free dinner will be held at Polson Presbyterian Church on Friday, July 8, from 5-6:30 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.
Vankirk plays ‘Coffee Shop’ music
HOT SPRINGS — Enjoy “Coffee Shop Contemporary” music by Pamela Vankirk at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.
Saturday, July 9
Bigfork holds sixth BB Tournament
BIGFORK – Mission Valley 3-on-3 will host three basketball tournaments over the course of the summer. The sixth annual Bigfork Battle in the Bay 3-on-3 Tournament will be held July 9 in the Bigfork High School parking lot. Last year, 98 teams competed in the Bigfork Battle. For more information, visit missionvalley3on3. com, Facebook.com/ missionvalley3on3, or Twitter.
Boogie-woogie played on piano at Symes
HOT SPRINGS — Enjoy Wayo playing boogie-woogie music on the piano at the Symes Hotel from 8-10 p.m.
Learn about aging, care of fine wine
DAYTON —Come join use for our mid-summer celebration, “Merlot Madness.” We will have a free vertical tasting of three of our International Gold Medal-winning Merlots from the 2005, 2006 and our 2009 vintage. This is a part of the winery’s continuing program to educate the community about the aging and care of fine wine. What is a vertical tasting? It is the presentation of wine from older to younger vintages allowing one to see the effects of time upon a wine from the same place. Mission Mountain Winery is located on Highway 93 in Dayton on the west shore of beautiful Flathead Lake.
Mark your calendars for Cultural Arts Fair
CHARLO — Mark your calendars. The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana will hold a Cultural Arts Fair on the museum grounds from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, July 9. The museum is seeking artists and traditional skills demonstrators for this juried event. This fun, family-friendly outdoor arts fair will be an opportunity for Montana artists to exhibit and sell their work to visitors as well as to local friends and neighbors. Call for complete details at 406-644-3435.
Mother/daughter artwork showcased
CHARLO — The Ninepipes Museum of early Montana, located just south of Ronan, invites local artists to showcase their artwork on the first Saturday of each month, June-October, in the gift shop at the museum. Mother and daughter, Jacki and Sarah Goedert, are guest artists for July 9.
Sunday, July 10
Paddle the Flathead for poker cards
FLATHEAD LAKE — Bring your kayak, canoe, paddleboard or other human-propelled watercraft and join us in the Narrows on Sunday, July 10, for the second annual Poker Paddle. Register now on the Flathead Lakers website: Flatheadlakers.org. Early Bird price is $45 before June 1, $50 after that. Proceeds benefit Flathead Lakers’ Student Education Program and community work to support clean water. Call Dana at 303-668-4535.