POLSON — There will be a boot drive/firecracker fundraiser on Friday, June 28; the Marine Corps league will hold a boot drive fundraiser on Saturday, June 29; and that evening there will be a 50/50 fundraiser at the rodeo; all to raise funds for the 4th of July fireworks show in Polson. The Polson Chamber of Commerce will hold a bake sale at the chamber office on the 4th of July from 10 a.m. until noon.

POLSON — The Mission Mountain NRA Rodeo will be presented and produced by Polson Fairgrounds, Inc. and will be held Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 beginning at 7 p.m. each evening with youth mutton bustin’ and youth miniature bull riding followed by the Grand Entry. 

RONAN — The Santa Maria Tri-Tip 5K Walk/Run, to benefit the Flathead Reservation and Lake County Boys’ and Girls’ Club, will be held Saturday, June 29, at 10 a.m. at Ronan Harvest Foods. Registration forms can be picked up at Ronan Harvest Foods or Super 1 Foods in Polson. Contact Kristin at (406) 270-3288, for more information. 

BIG ARM — On Saturday, June 29, starting at 8 a.m. Big Arm’s Historic School’s “Big” yard sale and scrumptious pancake breakfast will be held. All proceeds from the sale go towards replacing the roof on the historic school. If you have items to donate, you would like to rent a space, or for more information, call Alison at (406) 849-6628.

Everyone is welcome. Come have a delicious breakfast, browse the great bargains and take home a treasure. The Historic School is located on Seventh Street just south of the Fire Station in Big Arm. 

FINLEY POINT — Finley Point/Yellow Bay Fire Department announces their annual open house in conjunction with the Montecahto Club’s annual bake/garage sale on Saturday, June 29, from noon until 6 p.m. Fire fighters are cooking up a chicken teriyaki noodle dish along with hotdogs and Montecahto ladies will provide the dessert. All apparatus and equipment will be on display. Mission Valley Power will have an electrical safety demonstration and the “Jaws of Life” will also be demonstrated at 3 p.m. The “Knox Box” system will be explained along with other information to safeguard your home and property.  Expect fun for all; hope to see you there. 

ELMO — The seventh annual “Sober-Indian-Rider Poker Run” will take place June 29 at the Elmo Community Center. Registration is from 9-11 a.m. The cost is $10 per hand and includes a barbecue plate or $5 for just the barbecue. This event promotes unity and safety through motorcycling. Payouts are $300, $200 and $100. There will also be raffle items and a 50/50 drawing. For more information, contact Emery at (406) 241-7549 or Frank at (406) 871-6991.

POLSON — The internationally acclaimed film, “Occupy Love: Evolution of the Heart” will be shown at Journey Be Church, located at 101 Seventh Ave., W., on Sunday, June 30, at 9 a.m. The 80-minute film will be followed by a short discussion while coffee and cookies are served. Occupy Love explores the growing realization that our current power systems are failing to provide health, happiness or meaning for billions on the planet. The old paradigm that concentrates wealth, founded on the greed of a few, is increasingly causing economic and global collapse. The question is—how do we create a world that works for all of us as well as future generations. Please come and join the discussion.

FINLEY POINT — Please join The Red Road Foundation in our quest to build a self-sustaining, loving community for child victims of the sex trade in Cambodia. Our world needs us, our efforts make a difference and together we can move mountains. On Sunday, June 30, from 4-8:30 p.m. at The Barn At Finley Point, 33213 Finley Point Road. The evening will featuring Dark Horse, Haladay Quist and Company, members from Kenny James Miller Band and the Smokehouse Blues Band. We will host a silent auction filled with art, handmade furniture and jewelry as well as live models and motivational speakers.

There will be appetizers, beer, and wine. A $20 donation will be asked for at the door. All proceeds go to building a home, farm and school for the victims in Cambodia.

Come on down and celebrate the world community and aiding our fellow humans. 

Please email an RSVP at: TheRedRoadFoundation@gmail.com.

For more information go to: www.theredroadfoundation.com.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library is offering its annual Adopt-a-Book program, an opportunity to “adopt” a children’s book and present it to the library’s collection. Adopt-a-Book takes place during the month of February, which is designated “I Love to Read Month.”

Community members can purchase a book to honor a special child, friend, relative, or event (Valentine’s Day, birthday, anniversary, etc.), or to remember a loved one. Each hardback book is $13.

The wide variety of colorful new books waiting for adoption is now on display at the library. After a book is purchased, a bookplate will be inscribed and permanently placed in the front of the book. In addition, a special acknowledgement of the sponsored book can be sent to the honoree.

For more information, call the library at (406) 883-8225 or stop by the circulation desk at 2 First Avenue East, Polson.

POLSON —The Polson Beautification Committee of the Polson Chamber of Commerce is asking for your continued support for the Polson Hanging Flower Baskets. To sponsor a basket for $90 or make a contribution towards a basket, please make checks payable to Polson Beautification, Polson Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 667, Polson, MT 59860.

POLSON — A “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” class is scheduled for Wednesdays, Feb. 20-March 27, from 10-11:30 a.m., at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. There is no fee for the class. A donation of $25 is suggested. The class is sponsored by the Area VI Agency on Aging to help caregivers take care of themselves, better understand their emotions, communicate more effectively and find local resources. Please contact Jane at (406) 883-7284 or 1-800-266-4188 for more information or to sign up.

POLSON — After the holidays, food donations tend to drop off at the local food pantry. We remind you that Polson Loaves and Fishes food pantry is taking donations at 904 First St. E. The pantry can take donations on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday mornings. Call (406) 883-6864 for more information.

RONAN — Lake County Community Development Corporation has developed a “business essentials” series of free workshops to offer training on core business topics throughout 2013. Every workshop is from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Call Carol at (406) 261-3200 to reserve a free seat and a free lunch. 

ARLEE — The Jocko Farmers’ Market, which occurs every Wednesday, June through September, features live music by local artists, and the opportunity to support a local nonprofit organizations by enjoying a homemade supper.
The market features local produce, arts, crafts and value-added foods. Additional growers of fruits and vegetables are always invited to apply for a space at the market.
Musical guests during the month of July include: The Silver Gravelys (Bluegrass) on July 11, Larry Hirshberg on July 18 (acoustic guitar and vocals), and Rennie Frank (acoustic guitar and vocals) on July 25.
The Jocko Valley Farmers’ Market is held in the parking lot of the Hangin’ Art Gallery on Highway 93 in Arlee. For more information about the market or to apply to be a vendor, contact Kelley Brown at (406) 726-5550 or email her at arleecdc@arleemontana.org.

RONAN — Ronan City Library hosts Crafty Kids Story Time every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stories and activities are geared for children ages 3-5, but all are welcome. Come join the fun.

POLSON — Join Mother Goose at North Lake County Public Library in Polson every Monday for a special half-hour program for babies and toddlers ages 0-3 and their caregivers. Mother Goose Time is offered at 10:15 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.m.  Everyone is invited to come and enjoy nursery rhymes and simple stories geared especially for the very young.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius School Community Library would like to announce its summer hours and programs. The library will be open from 3-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday located on the high school campus. We are offering the summer book van throughout the summer as part of our reading program. Movies on Monday evenings are at 5 p.m. on the big screen in the large computer room. Movies start July 9, and are geared toward the upper elementary and middle school age. Beginning computer classes are also scheduled for July and August, each session will be 30 – 45 minutes in length. Check out our website for more information, movie titles, and classes at: stignatiuslibrary.net or by calling (406) 745-3811 ext. 222.

POLSON – Brides, grooms, their friends and helpers are invited to join us Sunday, Jan. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort and Casino for the 5th annual Mission Valley Bridal Fair. A variety of wedding professionals from florists to caterers, DJs, photographers and more will be on hand to answer your questions. One lucky bride-to-be will win a gift basket valued at $1,000. Don't miss this wonderful event sponsored by Your Homegrown Newspaper. For more information call 676-8989.

RONAN – New members are welcome to join the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. The auxiliary meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Ronan. Help us help our veterans and their families.

For more information, please call auxiliary president Marge Fay at (406) 676-3380.

POLSON — Are you giving or receiving a new electronic device for the holidays? North Lake County Public Library in Polson can help you learn to use it. The library offers free technology training tailored to your needs. Call or stop by the circulation desk for a schedule of classes or to make an appointment for a one-on-one tutorial with the library’s in-house trainer. 

This service is available Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Anyone needing help using a tablet, e-reader, MP3 player, or other device is encouraged to contact the library. Those wishing to improve their computer skills or learn a new application are also welcome. Call (406) 883-8225 or visit the library at 2 First Ave., E. 

ST. IGNATIUS — Enrollment has begun for Zion Lutheran Preschool in St. Ignatius for the 2012-13 school year. A balanced pre-kindergarten program for 4 and 5-year-olds is offered Monday through Thursday mornings 8:20-11 a.m. A 3-year-old program is also offered. Preschool begins Sept. 4. Call (406) 745-2273 for more information.

PABLO — “Breathing Easy,” Tuesday night A.A. meeting, takes place in Pablo from 6-7 p.m. at the Respite House, 831 Felsman. This is an open A.A. meeting. 

Other meetings at the Respite House include: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–noon, “Positive Indian Parenting;” Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., “Rez Hope” talk circle; and Thursdays from 7-7:30 p.m., “Mindfulness Meditation.”

Any questions, please call Steven at (406) 249-0967.

POLSON – Come enjoy the vibrant energy of the Saturday Artisan Market, a weekly outdoor happening with local arts and crafts, jewelry, cheese, freshly baked pies, fresh produce, music and a host of surprises. The event will be set on the stone terrace at “The Cottage” on Main in Polson on Saturdays throughout the summer from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Cottage is located at 1 Fifth Ave. W. on the corner of Main Street and Fifth Avenue West. Want to become a vendor? Need more information? Please visit us on Facebook or contact Genevieve Evans at (406) 838-6010.

VALLEY VIEW — Help save our school with a scrap metal drive. Do you have old appliances in the garage or out back? Old cars in your junk pile? Old copper piping? Radiators? Tire Rims? Donating any of these items can help save Valley View School from closing its doors this fall. There will be a Pacific Recycling container for all scrap metal items at the school all summer. 
So take a drive out to Kerr Dam or Buffalo Bridge on Flathead River and drop your scrap metal items there at Valley View School to help the first school in Mission Valley. If you have old appliances, cars, tractor or other machinery to donate, please call the school at (406) 883-2208 to arrange to have it hauled away.

POLSON — Mark your calendars for every other weekend, for a swap meet/flea market at the marketplace in Polson located at 35986 Memory Lane, scheduled for 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Call (406) 270-2501 for information.

POLSON — Yes, there is a dance on July 3 at the Elks from 7-10 p.m.  Ken’s Country Combo plays music. Treats are welcome.

ARLEE — Purchase your produce for the week at Jocko Valley Farmers’ Market, as well as some great baked goods, value-added foods and arts and crafts. Enjoy a delicious dinner served by a local organization as a fundraiser and local, live music.

Kick off the 4th of July celebration by dancing to the country sound of Shodown on July 3 from 5-7 p.m.

ARLEE —Registration packet information for Arlee Powwow’s 18th annual 3-on-3 Jamboree can be found on Wednesday, July 3, at the Thomas Lyle Memorial Court, online at missionvalley3on3.com or by mail at P.O. Box 91, Ronan, Mont., 59864.

ARLEE — The Arlee Volunteer Firefighters are expected to serve hundreds of people at their annual pancake breakfast and silent auction beginning at 6 a.m. on the 4th of July. Call Ken Light at (406) 381-9115 for more information. This is the Arlee Volunteer Fire Department’s only big fundraiser for the year.

ARLEE — The Arlee Museum will have its grand opening on the 4th of July. There will be a new display of Montana archaeological finds and the history of Glacier National Park. The museum will be open from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on July 4.  

ARLEE — The Arlee parade starts at noon. Plan to be at Arlee High School between 10:30-11 a.m. to lineup and sign up. This year’s parade theme is “Let Freedom Ring. Categories competing in the parade: best Indian regalia for group, adult, child; and best western group, adult, and child.

Call Alvaretta Morin at (406) 726-3167, for sign up information and additional categories.

ARLEE — The Arlee Rodeo will be held July 4 at 2 p.m. at the rodeo grounds on Powwow Road. Call Stephanie or R.T. Hendrickson at (406) 726-3762, for more information.

POLSON — A fundraiser, including root beer floats and a silent auction will be held at Glacier Brewery, 6 Tenth Ave., on July 4, after the parade. This is for a Polson group heading to South Africa to build a home for a family caring for children orphaned by the AIDS crisis. They will work with Mosaic (www.mosaicsa.org).

POLSON — The Polson Historical Museum on Main Street will hold their annual ice cream social on July 4, following the Polson 4th of July parade. 

POLSON — Polson’s 4th of July Parade will begin at noon on Thursday, July 4. Entry forms for the parade can be picked up at Polson Chamber of Commerce office. Completed forms should be returned to the chamber office at 418 Main St. by July 3. The Polson Chamber of Commerce will have a fireworks fundraising lemonade and bake sale to help support the 2013 Fireworks Display. The fundraiser will be in the front yard of the Polson Chamber building from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on July 4. Polson’s fifth annual “Firecracker 1 Mile Fun Run” will start at 11:45 a.m. at St. Joseph Medical Center. The cost is a non-perishable food item to be donated to Polson Loaves and Fishes. Go to: www.polsonrunning.com for more information. Fireworks begin over the river at dusk.

PABLO — The People’s Voice reminds all Tribal members of the Tribal Council Quarterly meeting scheduled for Friday, July 5, 2013, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Tribal Complex. We encourage everyone to attend.

BIGFORK — The third annual Bigfork “Battle in the Bay” Jamboree is scheduled for Saturday, July 6.

POLSON — Bri’s 5K Memorial Run/Walk will be held Saturday, July 6, beginning at 9 a.m. at Polson High School. This event is in memory of Brianne Paro-Sias Pacheco, a PHS Class of 1998 graduate. Everyone is welcome, runners, walkers, or simply supporters. A memorial tribute will follow the run at the Polson High School Stadium. Registration is $25. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to Bri’s husband and three daughters. Donations may also be made directly to the family through an account at Community Bank.For more information, contact Abbey Dooley at (406)249-3892, or by email: abbi_d@hotmail.com, subject: “Bri’s Run.”

POLSON — Flathead Lake Cheese will be hosting an open house from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on July 6. Come and tour the creamery, find out how we use the sun in our processes and share your favorite cheesy puns. Hawaiian shirts are optional. We are located at 208 First Ave., E. Please park your car on the street rather than the alley side of the building. Find out our latest exploits, direct your questions or just wander the pages at www.FlatheadLakeCheese.com; or you can call (406) 883-0343.

ARLEE — The Missions of St. Ignatius, Arlee Sacred Heart and Jocko announce that Mass will be said on July 7 at 10 a.m. at the Arlee Powwow grounds in the dance pavilion. This will be the only Mass for these missions that day. Everyone is invited. Please come and join us for a wonderful morning of fellowship and an experience you will not forget. Fr. Andrew L. Maddock, S.J. will preside. For more information, please call Fr. Maddock at (406) 745-2768. 

POLSON — The United Methodist Church, the Presbyterian Church and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church invite children to ‘Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong for God.” This summer kids’ event takes place in Polson and will be hosted at United Methodist Church from July 8 - July 12. Kids at Kingdom Rock will join an international missions effort to share God’s love with children in India. Kingdom Rock is for kids from preschool to sixth grade. Kids in seventh grade and up will participate in service projects around the Polson area. The camp will run from 8:30-11:30 each day. For more information, call (406) 883-6161.

JETTE MEADOWS — The Jette Meadows/Lake County Water and Sewer District will meet Monday, July 8, at 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of interviewing candidates for the recently vacated Secretary/ Administrative Manager/Billing Clerk contract. The meeting will be at the North Lake County (Polson) Library meeting room. All meetings of the Water District are public meetings and the public is encouraged to attend.

POLSON — There will be a Polson School Board meeting on Monday, July 8, at the district office, 111 Fourth Ave. E. at 5:30 p.m.

POLSON — Fellowship Baptist Church, on the corner of Seventh Avenue, E. and Main Street, invites children kindergarten-eighth grade to Vacation Bible School July 8-12 from 9 a.m.-noon. All are welcome for bible lessons, crafts, games and treats. 

POLSON — The “Thyme for Herbs Group” will meet Tuesday, July 9, at 7 p.m. at the North Lake County Public Library meeting room, 2 First Ave. E (east door). 
Our topic for the evening will be “Herbs to the Rescue.” Anyone interested in learning to use herbs for better health is invited to join us. If you have questions, please call Linda Peterson at (406) 319-2446.

RONAN — The American Legion Post 138 of Ronan is meeting July 9 at 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 35981 Round Butte Rd. New members are welcome. For more information, call Jack Fay at (406) 676-3380.

RONAN — The Bus Driver Tour concert will return this year to Ronan City Park on July 10 as a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County. 

Danny Freund, Paul Kupher and Ian Thomas will play ragtime, folk, blues, bluegrass and jug band music at this family event. Bring family, friends, a blanket and/or a chair. Board members will be selling hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks starting at 6 p.m. The concert starts at 7 p.m. In case it rains, another location will be announced. Thrivent Financial is contributing matching funds for the event. For more information, contact Janette Rosman at (406) 676-3443. For more information about the band or to hear The Bus Driver Tour music, visit www.thebusdrivertour.com.

ARLEE — Purchase your produce for the week at Jocko Valley Farmers’ Market, as well as some great baked goods, value-added foods and arts and crafts. Enjoy a delicious dinner served by a local organization as a fundraiser and local, live music.

On July 10, Hardin/Scott play country, folk and rock music from 5-7 p.m.

RONAN — Ladies’ Auxiliary VFW 5652 meeting is July 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ronan VFW Hall, 35981 Round Butte Rd. New members are welcome. For more information, call Marge Fay at (406) 676-3380.

ELMO — The National Active and Retired Federal Employees hold their picnic on Wednesday, July 10, at the home of Mary Turk, 24640 Old Highway 93 (1 mile north of Elmo), at noon. William Schreider will speak about Kiwanis. Please bring a covered dish. For more information, call (406) 319-2054.

ST. IGNATIUS — Vacation Bible School at Mission Valley United Methodist Church is July 11-14, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. A light supper is served. Come and join the fun.

POLSON — The last Bow Hunter Education class for 2013 in Lake County is scheduled for Friday, July 12, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 13, at 8:30 sharp. Both sessions are at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 409 Fourth Ave. Students must attend both sessions and pass the written test. There is no cost for the class. Sign up online at fwp.mt.gov, click on the education tab or go to: http://my.register-ed.com/event/studentchooseevent.

POLSON — There will be a free dinner served at Polson Presbyterian Church on July 12 from 5-7 p.m. Polson Presbyterian Church is located across from the Linderman School. Everyone is invited to this free “Friendship Table Dinner.” 

RONAN — Lake County Relay for Life will take place on Friday, July 12 at Ronan High School. Events include a “Survivor Dinner” at 5:30 and an opening ceremony at 7 p.m. Relay for Life provides Lake County residents with rides to and from cancer treatments at no cost.