CHARLO — The theme for the 2024 Charlo 4th of July Parade is “Faith, Farmin’ & Freedom.” There will be tractors, animals, and all the farm goods. The American Legion Post 126 will set up at 9 a.m. to sell raffle tickets for guns, fishing poles and many other great prizes with winners announced after the parade. Be sure to grab a cold drink from the Branding Iron. The Charlo football team will fry up burgers and the Charlo volleyball team will serve Grandma Nancy’s delicious frybread starting at 10 a.m. The parade will begin at noon. Entrants will line up at the softball fields on and along Morris Rd. (no registration). For more information, send a message or text 406-260-8072. 

ARLEE — “Salute of Freedom” is the theme of the 75th annual Arlee Fourth of July Parade.  Registration will be at Arlee High School entryway, with parade line up beginning in the parking lot. The parade begins at high noon, traveling south on Fyant Street turning west onto Bouch before turning north and returning to the high school via Morigeau Street. Parade categories consist of: Patriotic, Clubs and Organizations, Commercial, Western entry, Native American entry, Novelty Humorous.

Trophies will be awarded at the Arlee Jocko Valley Museum following the parade. While waiting for the trophy presentations, take a step back in time and tour the museum, which will be open on July 4 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

A meet and greet for our veterans will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Arlee Jocko Museum, on the corner of Bouch and Fyant.  Veterans will gather at 10:30 a.m. for a group photo and to visit with community members.  Veterans will then be honor as the Grand Marshals of the annual parade. 

For additional information on the parade or museum contact Alvaretta at 406-726-3167 or Terry at 406-745-4220.

ARLEE — The opening of the Arlee J0cko Valley Museum for the 2024 season will be on July 4, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The historic church/museum building houses a continuous photo and artifacts display of veteran memorials, homesteaders, and Native Americans. The museum is open on the 4th and by appointment by calling Alvaretta at 406-726-3167.

POLSON — Following the 4th of July Parade in Polson, the Polson Flathead Lake Museum offers free ice cream and free admission. Join us as we unveil our new display of Mike Taylor’s International Trap Shooting awards and his award winning rifles.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed for the 4th of July holiday. 

On July 4th at 11:50am the British Redcoats will march on Polson. The Polson Minutemen will, once again, put up a defense at the VFW. If you are interested in joining the resistance? Arrive at the VFW by 11am and head upstairs. See you on the 4th.

ARLEE — The fourth day of the Arlee Celebration begins with the Snake Dance (inter-tribal/social dancing) honoring all veterans at 2 p.m. At 7 p.m. Charlie Quequesah will speak at Traditional Night about honoring the ways of the Salish people. Drugs and alcohol are not permitted on premises.

POLSON — Come watch the annual Fourth of July Independence Day Parade on Main Street beginning at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 4. The streets line with families and children eager to collect candy and watch all the fun and creative parade floats. Individuals/ groups/ businesses/ organizations, etc. can register to join the parade lineup by filling out the parade registration form at polsonchamber.com and paying a $20 fee.

POLSON — Port Polson Players turns 49 this season. To celebrate, they’ve put together a stellar lineup of summertime shows, with something for everyone. Opening Polson’s Live Summer Theatre on the lake is Ken Ludwig’s raucous Sherlock Holmes spoof, “Baskerville.” Five actors play over 30 characters in this lightning-paced comedy-mystery sendup, running July 5 – 21. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. For reservations call 406-883-9212 or go to portpolsonplayers.com.

POLSON — The Mission Valley Speedway Super Oval, 1113 N. Reservoir Rd., is the site for Malicious Monster Trucks. 

Pits open at 11 a.m., spectator gates open at 5 p.m., qualifying begins at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7. Ticket prices are $10 for seniors or military, $20 for adults, $15 for kids 10-15, $10 for kids 5-9 and 4 and under are free. Call 406-212-8159 for more information.

POLSON — Music starts at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaq Nuk Resort, 49708 US Highway 93 East, with “Off In The Woods” providing the tunes. Free admission and all ages welcome.

 ARLEE — At 8 a.m. a youth 3-on-3 basketball tournament will begin (boys/girls divisions). At 11 a.m. the royalty contestants meet. Grand Entry (no points) takes place at 1 p.m. At 4 p.m. C & T registration opens for drum and dance competition. A drum roll call starts at 6:45 p.m. At 7 p.m. Grand Entry takes place (points begin).

POLSON — The Polson Splash Classic Fastpitch Youth Softball Tournament will be held Friday, July 5 to Sunday, July 7. Call 406-890-9215 for more information. Register online at: tourneymachine.com. 

POLSON — Ken Ludwig’s raucous Sherlock Holmes spoof, “Baskerville” has five actors play over thirty characters in this lightning-paced comedy-mystery sendup, running July 5 – 21. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday. For reservations call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers.com.

POLSON — Ken Ludwig’s raucous Sherlock Holmes spoof, “Baskerville” has five actors play over thirty characters in this lightning-paced comedy-mystery sendup, running July 5 – 21. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday. For reservations call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers.com.

POLSON — Ken Ludwig’s raucous Sherlock Holmes spoof, “Baskerville” has five actors play over thirty characters in this lightning-paced comedy-mystery sendup, running July 5 – 21. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday. For reservations call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers.com.

ARLEE — At 8 a.m. the fun run registration takes place at the Arbor. Starting at noon drum and dance registration opens, including Hand-drum contest registration. A Drum Roll Call takes place at 12:45 p.m. Grand Entry takes place at 1 p.m. There is a break at 5 p.m. Another Drum Roll Call takes place at 6:45 p.m. and Grand Entry takes place at 7 p.m.

CHARLO — On Saturday, July 6, the Ninepipes Museum will hold a First Saturday Artist/Artisan Event from 10:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Meet local and indigenous artists, artisans, musicians and photographers, and enjoy delicious huckleberry pastries from Allard’s Huckleberry Jam Factory, fabulous frybread from local food vendor Fat Baby Fry Bread. Our July event features artist and beader Alyss Fowler, Montana Moments Photographer Dee Dee Barbour, Salish Silversmith Josh Marceau, Home Décor artisan Tracy Tevis, and artist and craftsman Clayton Holler. Music with Ryder Parot on traditional Native Flute will be played from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and singer-song writer Katels will provide entertainment from 1-4 p.m. Go to: https://ninepipesmuseum.org/events/ for details.

 ARLEE — An Indian Mass is celebrated at 11 a.m. There is a Drum Roll Call at 1:15 p.m. and Grand Entry at 1:30 p.m. Drugs and alcohol are not permitted on premises.

POLSON — Ken Ludwig’s raucous Sherlock Holmes spoof, “Baskerville” has five actors play over thirty characters in this lightning-paced comedy-mystery sendup, running July 5 – 21. Showtime is 2 p.m. Sundays. For reservations call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers.com.

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays, from 6-7:30 p.m. 

For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.

POLSON — Mondays mean Mother Goose at the North Lake County Public Library. Join us at 9:15 a.m.  Mother Goose is geared toward ages 0 to 3, but all are welcome. We encourage parents and caregivers to participate with their children for this early learning time. 

RONAN — Mission Statement: The purpose of this group is to provide an opportunity for individuals and their loved ones to connect with others who are also living with PD, MS or ALS. We meet at St. Luke Community Healthcare, 107 Sixth Ave. SW, Cottonwood Conference Room, (Main Floor across from the cafeteria). Our

July meeting date is Wednesday, July 10, at 7 p.m. The normal meeting time is the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Typically, we have a guest speaker for approximately one hour who will present information that relates to one of the neurodegenerative diseases (PD, MS or ALS). Contact person: Monte Jenkins, 406-253-3484 or jenkins@ronan.net

POLSON — The Polson Flathead Lake Museum is located at 708 Main Street, Polson and is open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m.

POLSON — On Wednesday, July 10, at 5:30 p.m. The North Lake County Public Library will offer Solar Powered Cooking Information Exchange. Linda Kittle will facilitate an information exchange about Solar Powered Cooking. If you have equipment you want to show or that you have questions about, please feel free to bring it with you. 

Weather permitting, we will be outside in Sacajawea Park. 

Come and learn tips and tricks from those who are seasoned cooks.

POLSON —Ken Ludwig’s raucous Sherlock Holmes spoof, “Baskerville” showtime is 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. For reservations call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers.com.

POLSON — Music starts at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaq Nuk Resort, 49708 US Highway 93 East, with “Highway 93” providing the tunes. 

Admission is free and all ages welcome.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program will bring in Brittany Simonich from Families First on Thursday, July 11, from 10-11 a.m. 

Visit northlakecountylibrary.org or call 406-883-8225, for more information.

BIG ARM — Culture night starts out the three-day Paddle Palooza event. For more information go to: nan@silverliningmt.org.

LAKESIDE — The Flathead Lake Biological Station invites you to a special FLBS 125 Anniversary Initiative Research Cruise on Thursday, July 11. Climb aboard the Far West at Flathead Harbor at Lakeside and Far West Boat Tours, 7007 US Highway 93, for an afternoon cruise on Flathead Lake with FLBS researchers and interns to one of the Biological Station’s Flathead Lake monitoring sites. 

Enjoy food and beverages while FLBS scientists and educators offer a conversational overview of Flathead Lake ecology, Flathead Watershed Monitoring Program, important FLBS research updates, FLBS education programs, and more. Cost is $125/person. Proceeds benefit FLBS research and monitoring. 

Space is limited. Reservations are required. For more information call 406-844-2628.

POLSON —Ken Ludwig’s raucous Sherlock Holmes spoof, “Baskerville” runs July 5 – 21. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. For reservations call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers.com.

POLSON — The next Pachyderm meeting will be held on July 12 at noon at the Polson Rural Fire Station located at 25 Regatta Road in Polson. Our guest speaker will be Lake County Commissioner Gale Decker. Commissioner Decker will provide an update on PL280 and law enforcement in Lake County among other topics. The commissioner will be available for Q&A as well. We hope to see you there.

BIG ARM — The second day of the Paddle Palooza will be held on Friday, July 12 and includes an ARE Spring Challenge. For more information go to: nan@silverliningmt.org. 

POLSON —Ken Ludwig’s raucous Sherlock Holmes spoof, “Baskerville” has five actors play over thirty characters in this lightning-paced comedy-mystery sendup, running July 5 – 21. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 

For reservations call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers.com.

BIGFORK — Mission Valley 3-on-3 Bigfork Battle in the Bay will be held July 13 at the Bigfork schools parking lots. Any questions you can contact Steve Woll at 406-261-1521. No refunds will be given after backets are posted. No dogs allowed.

BIG ARM — Voyage 30 miles along Flathead Lake’s spectacular shoreline. For more information go to: nan@silverliningmt.org. 

POLSON — On Saturday, July 13, at 1 p.m. at the North Lake County Public Library Four Montana Authors Forum and Book Signing will take place. Leslie Budewitz, Christine Carbo, Milana Marsenich and Mary Barmeyer O’Brien will be here to speak about their process, read from their latest publications, sign books and will answer your questions. What an exciting group of local authors.

RONAN — It is time for the Annual Sweet Pride in July Picnic in the Park. The event will be on July 13 in the Ronan City Park from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Promoting a safe, inclusive, and healthy community is core to the mission of SAFE Harbor. Over the last decade this activity has been a time for people to join for friendship, fun, and food. 

POLSON — Ken Ludwig’s raucous Sherlock Holmes spoof, “Baskerville” runs July 5 – 21. Showtime is 2 p.m. Sunday. 

For reservations call 406-883-9212 or go to: portpolsonplayers.com.

POLSON — The Sandpiper Gallery’s “The Aye’s (Eyes) Have It” Art Show takes place from July 15-Sept. 13. You will say “yes” when you see how our members interpret this theme. 

The Art Show reception will be held July 26, from 5-7 p.m. at the gallery located at 306 Main Street. The gallery is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays; closed on Mondays. 

Call 406-883-5956 or go to: sandpiperartgalleryandgifts.com for more information. 

POLSON — Mondays mean Mother Goose at the North Lake County Public Library. Join us at 9:15 a.m.  Mother Goose is geared toward ages 0 to 3, but all are welcome. 

We encourage parents and caregivers to participate with their children for this early learning time. 

POLSON — On Wednesday, July 17, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Glacier Brewing Company, 6 Tenth Ave. E, the Democrats will hold a fun event for their volunteers and supporters. They also have daily events to volunteer for and get involved with. Contact the Polson Field Office or call 402-507-8240.

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku. The classes are held from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email: Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.

POLSON — The Polson Flathead Lake Museum is located at 708 Main Street, Polson and is open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m.