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.

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 North Lake County Public Library’s Friends of the Library will hold a book donation day on Thursday, July 18, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. There is a limit of two boxes at a time. 

POLSON — Music starts at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaq Nuk Resort, 49708 US Highway 93 East, with “Kelley and Ben” providing the tunes. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

POLSON — Missoula Scuba and Snorkel will be at Mission Valley Aquatic Center from 10-11 a.m. as part of the North Lake County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. Visit northlakecountylibrary.org or call 406-883-8225, for more information.

ST. IGNATIUS —Good Old Days begins with the Little Mr. & Miss Good Old Days Pageant from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be adult and junior division dessert baking contests with a $100 adult prize and a $50 junior prize at 4 p.m. Unlimited entries and no entry fee. Everyone is then welcomed by the St. Ignatius Chamber to a barbecue meal, with gourmet burgers, all the fixings, fresh roasted beef, potato and macaroni salads, baked beans, fruit salad and dessert all for $17 per adult and $8 for children under 10, at the Good Old Days Park from 5-7 p.m. The farmers market takes place from 5-7 p.m. and from 5-9 p.m. look for Big Toys. Beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Ignatius Amphitheater, Jeff Daniels and Western Front will provide family fun by performing classic country and rock music. 

POLSON — Music starts at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaq Nuk Resort, 49708 US Highway 93 East, with “Black Cherry” providing the tunes. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

POLSON — Get ready for an amazing day of fun on the water at the annual Poker Paddle for Clean Water on Saturday, July 20. This year we reduced ticket costs so you can bring your family and friends. Tickets are $50 for adults and $35 for youth paddlers 17 and under. Parents or guardians must be present. Lunch is not covered in your ticket price. There will be food cars to order from. The event kicks off at Boettcher Park. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with staggered start times. Long course launch is at 9 a.m.; mid length launches at 9:30 a.m. and short/family launches begin at 10 a.m. Limited to 100 vessels. Proceeds benefit Flathead Lakers. Register at givebutter.com.

ST. IGNATIUS — On Saturday, July 20, the 41st annual St. Luke Buffalo Run will take place as part of the family-oriented St. Ignatius Good Old Days event. This event is hosted by St. Luke Community Healthcare. Sign up at 7 a.m. The 1-mile fun run (walk/run), 4-mile run, and 7-mile run all start promptly at 8 a.m. on Main Street in front of Gambles Hardware (112 N. Main Street). Family rates are available this year if you sign up online at: https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/StIgnatius/GoodOldDaysBuffaloRun. T-shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Formal same-day registrations will be cut off at 7:30 a.m. the morning of the race. You can still pay cash or check to run your race and buy a shirt; your run just won’t be timed. For more information, call Whitney Liegakos at 406-528-5262 or email wliegakos@stlukehealthcare.org. Proceeds benefit the St. Ignatius Chamber of Commerce. 

ST. IGNATIUS — Day two of Good Old Days begins with a pancake breakfast served at the St. Ignatius Senior Center from 7-11 a.m. Dog Races take place at 1 p.m. Food and craft vendors will be available all day from 1-4 p.m. Register for the Good Old Days parade, (the largest parade in Lake County), at 9 a.m. on July 20. Judging starts at 11 a.m. and the parade is at noon. You must be at the St. Ignatius High School before 11 a.m. to enter the parade. Parade categories include animal drawn vehicle, child rider, Native American, youth 12 & under, farm equip.m.ent, antique car, custom car, stock car, adult horse rider, commercial, novelty/humorous, clubs/organizations/group. 

Big Sky Mafia’s car/truck show will take place at the Community Center parking lot from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Big Toys will be at the Good Old Days Park from 1-4 p.m. Bingo will be played from 2-4 p.m. at the Senior Center. Family games like egg races, a water balloon toss, sprints, and gunny sack races happen at 2 p.m. Farmers Games and Olympics begin at 2 p.m. A good old fashioned tug-o-war and kids’ mud hunt take place at 2 p.m. Lawn mower races are at 3 p.m. and mini train rides go on from 1-3 p.m. Mini golf happens from 1-4 p.m. There will be a dunking booth (to benefit the St. Ignatius Fire Dept.) from 1-4 p.m.

Tours of the St. Ignatius Mission take place from 2-4 p.m. At dusk enjoy the movie “October Sky” at the park.

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.

RONAN — The Lake County Fair Horse Show takes place at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 300 Third Ave. NW, on Saturday, July 20, at 9 a.m.

POLSON — The 9th annual Flathead Lake Festival of Art will take place Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21, at Sacajawea Park from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

ST. IGNATIUS — The annual St. Ignatius Barbecue with all the fixin’s and a Fly-in take place at the St. Ignatius Airport on Airport Road from 4-8 p.m. Helicopter rides will be available for $50 a seat. Contact Michael Kuefler at 406-544-2274, for more information.

POLSON — Get ready to sing-along to your favorite cowboy songs at the North Lake County Public Library on Saturday, July 20, at 2 p.m. It will be fun for the whole family. We will sing “Shenandoah,” “Cielito Lindo,” “Buffalo Gals,” “Streets of Laredo,” “Ghost Riders in the Sky,” “Cindy,” “Tumbling Tumbleweeds,” “Cool Water,” and more. Join this hootenanny and you won’t regret it: singing these beautiful songs together brings a sense of belonging, and a sense of home. Sing-Along Cowboy books will be available, so no one is left out. Rich will lead the sing-along with voice, guitar, and the occasional melodic riff. Rich will have books and CDs available for purchase at the performance. 

POLSON — Lake County MT Republicans present “The Republican Boat Parade” on Saturday, July 20, at 1 p.m. All boaters gather in Polson Bay by Memorial Bridge. More details on the website: lakecountymtrepublicans.com. Prizes will be given for best decorated boat. All supporters welcome.

ST. IGNATIUS — At 9 a.m. duck races will take place to benefit Valley Bank scholarships. Buy a rubber ducky and watch him race.

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

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Airport on Airport Road is the site for the annual huckleberry pancake breakfast. Join us from 8 a.m.-noon for a traditional huckleberry pancake breakfast with ham, eggs, juice, and coffee. There will be door prizes, 100s of gallons of aviation fuel to be given away to 10 lucky pilots. Helicopter rides for $50 a seat will be available. Contact Michael Kuefler at 406-544-2274, for more information.

POLSON — The Lake County Fair Shooting Sports events take place at Big Sky Sporting Clays Shooting Range, 42295 Irvine Flats Rd., on Sunday, July 21, at noon.

LAKESIDE — This is an exclusive and professionally timed run, the only one along the shores of Flathead Lake. Featuring our popular 5K race for $40, in addition to a 10K race for $55 and a kid’s 1-mile run for $25. If you have questions, contact the race director at: FlatheadLake5k@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 — The following events take place at Lake County Fair on the Fairgrounds, 300 Third Ave. NW, on Tuesday, July 23: Dog Show takes place at 8 a.m.; The Non-perishable Open Class check-in takes place from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Family-style Dinner at 5 p.m.; swine weigh off trailer from 6-8 p.m.

RONAN — The Flathead Irrigation District monthly meeting is Wednesday, July 24, upstairs at the Mission West Community Develop.m.ent Partners building, 407 Main Street.

POLSON — On Wednesday, July 24, at 3:30 p.m. North Lake County Public Library’s Page Turners Youth Book Club will meet to discuss “I Survived the American Revolution” by Lauren Tarshis. 

You can still pick up your free copy of the book and get ready to share your favorite parts about the book on the 24. 

POLSON — The Polson School District is hosting two public forums to discuss grade realignment starting the 2025-26 school year. The realignment to be discussed is moving the fifth grade down to Linderman and the second grade to Cherry Valley as well as keeping T-K early literacy at Cherry Valley. 

The forums will start at 7 p.m. at the PHS auditorium. The first is Wednesday, July 24 and the second one will be Wednesday, Aug. 14.