POLSON — Hornets, Late Models and Hobby Stocks will race for a $1500 win at the Mission Valley Speedway Superoval, 1113 N. Reservoir Rd. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for children 8-14 with children 7 and under free. Seniors 55 and older pay an $8 admission fee. Time trials begin at 6 p.m. and racing begins at 7 p.m. For more information call 406-212-8159.

A celebration of life for Sheila Schmitz Conner will be held Saturday, July 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mission Mountain Golf Course, 46664 Golf Course Way in Ronan. Please come share stories.

POLSON — Watch the Polson Polson Chamber of Commerce Fireworks display beginning at dusk.

POLSON — The parade begins at Linderman Gym at 11 a.m. and will go until 1 p.m. Celebrate 112 years of Polson growth, 1909-2021, by joining the 4th of July parade. Call 406-883-5969 for more information.

POLSON — The Lake Bar, 49494 U.S. Highway 93, is the site of a Classic Country Jam scheduled from 1-4 p.m. You can choose to listen and dance or play along to amazing music played by talented individuals using a variety of instruments. Call 406-249-1700 for more information.

ARLEE — The Arlee Jocko Valley Museum, run by the Arlee Historical Society, offers private tours by reservation. Located at the corner of Bouch and Fyant, the museum has many historical displays, including photographs of Native and homesteading families, genealogy information and a military display. Call 406-726-3167 for more information and a viewing. appointment.

and healthy. We have opened the doors for eating in, continuing to follow social distancing precautions, so our friends and neighbors can spend some time visiting with each other. We are also accepting take-out meal requests. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings, at 5 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon request. 

The menu is:

—  Saturday, June 19: breakfast - 9-11 a.m.

—  Monday, June 21:  dinner - catfish, rice, rolls, dessert

—  Thursday, June 24: dinner - chicken enchiladas, rice, beans, dessert

 We are now hosting breakfast on the third Saturday of every month from 9-11 a.m. Bring the family and enjoy a meal with friends and neighbors.

Pinochle is back on - every fourth Monday of the month, 7-9 p.m. Next game is Monday, June 28.

To place an order in advance, call 406-246-3310. 

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is in full swing and takes place on Thursday mornings starting at 10 a.m. This is movie week and we will meet at Polson Theater (please stop by the library before Monday, July 5, to receive your ticket). 

BIGFORK — This year’s Battle in the Bay 3 on 3 Tournament will be held July 10 at the Bigfork Elementary School parking lots beginning at 9 a.m. Divisions are first grade through adults with a coed division. Entry deadline is July 1 at 7 p.m. For more information or to register, visit: missionvalley3on3.com/bigfork-registration.html, or the Bigfork Dairy Queen from 6-7 p.m. on July 1. Call 406-261-1521 for more information.

Local farmers are welcome to attend the annual Field Day at the Northwestern Agricultural Research Center, located at 4570 Highway 35 in Creston, on Thursday, July 15, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., with lunch included. Topics will include nutrient and moisture levels of alfalfa dormancy and warm season forages, winter canola planting date and variety options, winter wheat varieties, forage barley, cool-season forages, and spring wheat herbicide program. Space is limited. Please RSVP to 406-755-4303 or email charlene.kazmier@montana.edu by Thursday, July 8, 2021.

ARLEE —  The Jocko Valley Library will have an outdoor book sale on Friday, July 16, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the lawn outside the library. There are books for all ages and interests. Most books are .25 cents each. For more information call 406-544-9322.

Local farmers are welcome to attend the annual Field Day at the Northwestern Agricultural Research Center, located at 4570 U.S. Highway 35 in Creston,  on Thursday, July 15, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., with lunch included. Topics will include nutrient and moisture levels of alfalfa dormancy and warm season forages, winter canola planting date and variety options, winter wheat varieties, forage barley, cool-season forages, and spring wheat herbicide program. Space is limited. Please RSVP to 406-755-4303 or email charlene.kazmier@montana.edu by Thursday, July 8, 2021.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program takes place on Thursday mornings starting at 10 a.m. We plan to meet in Sacajawea Park across the street from the library. If there is bad weather, the program will be held in the library. Please come wearing a mask. If attendance allows for social distancing, masks can be removed.

On July 15 Georgia Smies, a natural resources instructor from the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes, will speak.

POLSON — The Mission Valley Speedway Superoval, at 1113 N. Reservoir Rd., is the site of the three-day “Montana 200.” The event offers $10,000 to win. Thursday, July 15, is open practice. Friday, July 16, is qualifying, T Dash, positioning heats, and Hobby Stocks. Saturday, July 17, Legends, LCQ, and Super Late Model Montana 200 will be held. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for children 8-14 with children 7 and under free. Seniors 55 and older pay an $8 admission fee. Time trials begin at 6 p.m. and racing begins at 7 p.m. Call 406-212-8159 for more information.

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will host a potluck dinner at our historic Big Arm School on Friday, July 16, at 6 p.m. Bring your favorite dish to share with neighbors and friends. 

Our guest speaker for the evening will be Fire Chief Gordon Gieser. It will be an informative evening. Hope to see you there. For more information contact Nancy or Jeff Foster at 406-849-5064.

POLSON — Family Table will be serving a potato bar on Friday, July 16. This is a free meal, served from 5-7 p.m. at the Wander Inn. This program will continue to provide a free meal every Friday from 5- 7 p.m. 

The Wander Inn is located on the corner of Seventh Ave. W and First Street W, just north of Cherry Valley School. Please consider participating in this important community resource by volunteering your services and/or financial contributions. 

We also welcome farm, garden, orchard and ranch products. Our goal is to serve healthy meals with an emphasis on locally grown. For more information, contact organizers at 406-239-9987 or 406-871-1109.

ST. IGNATIUS — Good Old Days welcomes all with a barbecue meal on Friday, July 16.