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.

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. 

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.

ST. IGNATIUS — Award winning pianist John Nilsen will give a concert on Saturday, July 13, at 7 p.m. at Mission Valley United Methodist Church, Highway 93 at the top of Post Creek Hill. He was here two years ago and his music is beautiful. Come join us for a relaxing evening. For more information, call MVUMC at (406) 644-0122.

BIG ARM — On Saturday, July 13, the Big Arm Association invites you to our Historic School for hot dogs, burgers, and children’s bingo. We will fire up the grill between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Come and enjoy a tasty grilled hot dog, or hamburger/cheeseburger, potato chips, baked beans, and a soft drink. Proceeds benefit the Historic School roof and driveway fund. We will play bingo for kids two to 12 years old from 1-3 p.m. This event is free and there are prizes for the winners. Light refreshments will be served. For further information, please contact Nancy Foster of the Big Arm Association at (406) 849-5064. We hope to see you there.

LAKESIDE — Polson Physical Therapy will sponsor a 5K run and walk on Saturday, July 13, in Lakeside. Registration starts at 7:45 a.m. The $15 registration fee ends July 10. You must pre-register to be guaranteed a T-shirt. Late registration is $20 with T-shirts while they last. Race starts and finishes at Volunteer Park in Lakeside. Proceeds benefit the Lakeside Community Club. For more information, call (406) 844-3940. Please leave your pets at home.

POLSON — The Lake County Greens and peace groups across Montana invite the public to a workshop featuring Rev. Sam Smith, chair of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, on the militarization of American youth and the “I Will Not Kill” campaign, on Sunday, July 14, at Sacajawea Park. Refreshments are at 5 p.m. and the workshop is at 5:30 p.m. Contact Cheryl at (406) 883-3137, with any questions.

ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius Mission Vacation Bible School will be held July 15-19 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The theme this year is “Trust God, No Matter.” Registration forms are available in the front of St. Ignatius Mission, Sacred Heart Church in Arlee and Jocko Churches, as well as other locations. 

Crafts, stories, music, games, snacks and lots more will make for a fun time for all. Call Sr. Mary at (406) 745-2768 or Sr. Margaret at (406) 726-3540 for a registration form or more information.

CHARLO — Charlo Schools’ summer food service program is July 15-18, July 22-25 and July 29-Aug. 1. Services include a snack from 10:15-10:45 a.m. served at the Charlo Schools Commons area.

RONAN — St. Paul Lutheran Church invites all you to Vacation Bible School. Tell it on the Mountain VBS will take us on an expedition to the top of five mountains and teach you more about God and His son Jesus with songs, crafts, snacks and more fun. Registration is open for pre-K to sixth-grade children. VBS will be held Monday, July 15, to Friday, July 19, from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Call Aretta Gordish at (406) 676-4440, for more information. The church is located at 35681 Terrace Lake Rd. Visit us on the web at: ronanchurch.org.

ST. IGNATIUS — Iron Dog Wrestling Camp, scheduled for July 15- 17 at St. Ignatius High School, has two sessions each day. One from 9 a.m.-noon and another from 1-4 p.m. The camp is open to students k-12, costs $35 and includes a T-shirt and lunches. 

The camp features several former and current college All Americans. 

Any proceeds go directly to Iron Dog Wrestling Club. To register or ask questions, call Coach Cronk at (406) 210-0874.

POLSON — P.E.O. Mission Mountain Reciprocity Group invites all P.E.O. members to its annual brown-bag lunch at Boettcher Park, Tuesday, July 16, at noon. This no-host picnic welcomes all P.E.O. members who may be visiting the area, along with members of local Chapters AI, BY, BS, AND CA. 

P.E.O. is an international philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women by providing educational scholarships, grants, awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College.

RONAN — A free tennis camp for ages six-18, sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club of Flathead Reservation and Lake County, is Tuesday-Thursday, July 16-19. Session one, for ages six-10 runs from 8-10 a.m. and session two, for ages 11-18, runs from 10 a.m.-noon. Participants may register by calling Mike or Stacey Ellis at (406) 676-3269. Equipment is provided. All participants must bring a water bottle.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition is sponsoring Dr. George Price’s slideshow presentation titled, “From the Earth: the true colors of humanity,” at 6 p.m. on July 17 at Mission Valley United Methodist Church. This is a potluck so bring a dish to share. The slideshow contrasts between many origin stories of indigenous peoples worldwide, exploring where the first people came from and the concept of human races imposed upon us during the 17th and 18th centuries.

An open, civil and respectful discussion will follow. This is free and open to the public. For more information, contact FRHRC: (406) 745-4259, or (406) 824-2821.

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 17, Larry Hirshberg will entertain with his acoustic guitar and vocals from 5-7 p.m.

DAYTON — A memorial service to honor Harvey Naslund will be held at the Dayton Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, July 17, at 1:30 p.m. 

POLSON — Come one, come all to the Elks Club on Wednesday, July 17 from 7-10 p.m. in the evening for the next dance. Treats are awesome and welcome. Tunes are by Ken’s Country Combo and requests will be taken.

RONAN —Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 201 Eisenhower St., SW, invites students thru grade six for Vacation Bible School. VBS is three nights of stories, songs and fun, Wednesday, July 17-Friday, July 19, from 630-8:30 p.m. For more information, call (406) 676-3361.

POLSON —“Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour” will be held Thursday, July 18, from 5-7 p.m. The host is the KwaTaqNuk. 

ST. IGNATIUS — “Good Old Days in St. Ignatius” is three days of family fun in the Good Old Days Park. This year’s event will be held July 19-21. Friday family night will start with a barbecue dinner, followed by entertainment and fireworks. Saturday will be the Buffalo Run, pancake breakfast, parade, fun and games in the park, lots of special events and food. Sunday, a fly-in at the airport with free airplane rides for children ages 8 to 17.

ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission class of 1963 will celebrate its fiftieth-year reunion during St. Ignatius Good Old Days, July 19-21. On Friday July 19 we meet at Ron and LaVonne Olmsted’s at 1 p.m. to work on the float. That evening we meet at Good Old Days Park for the Chamber of Commerce barbecue from 5:30-7:30 p.m. On Saturday those who wish may have breakfast from 7 a.m.-noon at St. Ignatius Senior Citizens' Center and then meet at the school for the parade, ride on the float and have lunch at the park. We meet at the quad on the south side of the high school at 2 p.m. to tour the school. Any other classes that are meeting are welcome to join us. After 3 p.m. we gather at the Olmsted’s for visiting and a picnic catered by the Amish.   

For more information, call LaVonne at (406) 745-3423.

ELMO — The Kootenai Tribe, also known as the Ktunaxa Ksanka Band, welcome all nations and the general public to the “Ksanka Standing Arrow PowWow” the third weekend of July at Elmo Powwow Grounds. It is an Indian gathering featuring drumming, dancing and traditional dress.

RONAN — The Lower Mission Valley Chapter of PEO holds their annual rummage sale July 19, on the west side of Ronan Community Bank across the street from the city park, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Baked goods, clothing, household goods, accessories, books, games and miscellaneous items are for sale.

POLSON — The Polson High School class of 1983’s thirtieth high school class reunion is July 19-20. Classmates still needing to register, please call (406) 270-5802.  PHS class of ‘83 parents, teachers, and schoolmates please join us at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort.

RONAN — Ronan’s “Crazy Days” is Friday and Saturday, July 19-20. Enjoy great shopping all over town. “Ronan one-hundred years” card decks are on sale for $10 a pack and can be purchased at Ronan Flower Mill, Willard’s, and the Second Chance Saloon. This is part of the Ronan Chamber Beautification Committee fundraising project. Contact Ronna Walchuk at (406) 676-8300 or (406) 676-5323, for more information.

ST. IGNATIUS — Little Miss and Mr. Good Old Days Pageant will be held Friday, July 19, at 2 p.m. in the Saint Ignatius Elementary School cafeteria. For more information on how to sign up your young ones, visit www.MissionMountainPageants.Weebly.com. You may pick up an entry form at Stuart’s NAPA, Mountain View Cenex or Old Timer Café. For more information, call Pam Thompson at (406) 396-7838.

POLSON — The Boys and Girls Club will sponsor a Mud Run at the Polson Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 20. It will be a 1-mile and nds on Saturday, July 20. It will be a 1-mile and 5K race. For more information, call Lowell at (406) 883-5623. 

POLSON — The annual “Polson Main Street Flathead Cherry Festival” is on July 20-21, with fun for the whole family. There will be over 125 vendors; Flathead cherries; homemade cherry pies; unique arts and crafts; cherry pie-eating, stem-tying, and pit-spitting contests; entertainment; sidewalk sales and specials. Join in on Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be a street dance Saturday night featuring Southern Comfort. For vendor space, call (406) 686-1155. For more information, visit vendors@flatheadcherryfestival.com. 

ST. IGNATIUS — The classmates of St. Ignatius class of 1956 plan to celebrate turning 75 years old by riding on a float in the Good Old Days parade on July 20. Classmates meet at the high school at 10 a.m. to prepare for the parade. A barbecue at Chuck’s place will follow the parade. Call (406) 755 5850 or (406) 745-44544, for more information.

RONAN — The eleventh annual Ken Sagmiller/Pat Williams ALS memorial/scholarship scramble is on July 20 at the Mission Mountain Golf Course. This annual tournament, named for two local golfers who passed away of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), a deadly disease with no known cure, supports victims of ALS and provides scholarships to the youth of Lake County. Call (406) 676-4653, for more information.

ST. IGNATIUS — The 2013 Buffalo Run in St. Ignatius is a 1-mile Fun Run, a 4-mile run-walk, a 7-mile, and a half-marathon. The half-marathon starts promptly at 7 a.m. All other races start at 8 a.m. The races start on Main Street in front of Gambles. Pre-entry deadline is July 16, and the cost is $20 for pre-registration with a T-shirt, and $10 without. All registration postmarked after July 16 will be considered day-of-the-race registration, which is $25 with a T-shirt and $15 without. Entry forms are available at: stlukehealthnet.org. 

POLSON — The second annual Mission Valley Animal Shelter will conduct a $5 self-service Doggy Wash to raise funds for the shelter on Saturday, July 20, at 10 a.m. in the parking lot of First Interstate Bank in Polson. Larger voluntary donations are always accepted. Anderson Broadcasting is sponsoring the Doggy Wash. Bring your dog and your camera and shelter personnel will provide tubs, hoses, water, shampoo, towels and brushes. Discounted micro-chipping will be offered. For more information, call the shelter at (406) 883-5312.

POLSON — The Miracle of America Museum will host their annual “Live History Days” celebration July 20 -21. Many new displays have been added, including kid-friendly interactive displays. There will be three trains, a tank, army rigs and other vehicle rides, even a pump railroad velocipede, an operating sawmill, and schoolhouse activities. Munch a lunch in the afternoon while you relax and enjoy Montana old time fiddlers, accordionists, banjo pickers and more. On Saturday there is a black-powder shooting demonstration planned. These events are held rain or shine and the main building is air-conditioned. Admission is $5 for all people 3 years of age and older, and includes admission on all rides. Food is charged for. The museum is located just south of Polson on Memory Lane. For more information, call (406) 883-6804 or (406) 883-6264.

LAKE MARY RONAN — Kootenai Christian Intermediate Camp for students entering grades 7 to 9 is July 21-26. The camp offers swimming, boating, fishing, sports, plus Bible study, daily devotions and group worship times all held at Lake Mary Ronan. Registration forms and camp brochures can be picked up at First Christian Church in St. Ignatius, or call Marilyn at (406) 745-4545. 

POLSON — On Sunday, July 21, at noon, one of the fastest growing sports, dragon boat racing, will be demonstrated at Riverside Park. Drinkers of the Lake, a Polson team, Kalispell’s Flathead Dragonflies and teams from Missoula will use two boats in a relay fashion to demonstrate rowing and oaring. Just one of the many activities planned during Polson’s Cherry Festival.

ST. IGNATIUS — In conjunction with Good Old Days in St Ignatius, the Lake County Chapter #1122 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will be flying Young Eagles Flights at St. Ignatius Airport on Sunday morning, July 21, starting at 9 a.m. All children between the ages of 8-17, with their parents’ approval, can get a ride in an airplane free of charge. Breakfast will be available from 8-11 a.m. Entire event is weather dependent.

CHARLO — Charlo Schools’ summer food service program is July 22-25 and July 29-Aug. 1. Services include a snack from 10:15-10:45 a.m. served at the Charlo Schools Commons area

POLSON — The class, “Junior Chef,” will be taught by Mandie Steele. Students will cook, bake, decorate and eat healthy, fun snacks. Class is Monday-Wednesday, July 22-25 from 8:55 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Thursday’s class is from 8:55 a.m.–5 p.m. and includes going to Missoula to enjoy the Water Park. Breakfast and lunch is served each day. Call Mandie Steele at (406) 249-2572 for more

POLSON — The class, “Incredible Science,” will be taught by Chris Ayres. Students will investigate the gross side of science with science activities and experiments. Class is Monday-Wednesday July 22-25 from 8:55 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday’s class is from 8:55 a.m.–5 p.m. and includes going to Missoula to enjoy the Water Park. Breakfast and lunch will be served each day. Call Mandie Steele at (406) 249-2572, for more information.