RONAN — At 9 a.m. the NBHA barrel race takes place at the Lake County Fairgrounds. 

RONAN — At 9 a.m. the NBHA barrel race takes place at the Lake County Fairgrounds.

POLSON — The final day of the Cherry Festival takes place on Main Street in downtown from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

POLSON — Science on Tap, a program by the Flathead Biological Station at Yellow Bay, will be presented by Tom Woolf, AIS Bureau Chief with MT FWP, and AIS inspector. The evening presentation takes place at the Flathead Lakers Offices, Salish building outdoor plaza from 6:30-8 p.m. Come celebrate our AIS Watercraft Inspectors and learn more about Montana’s fight to keep invasive species out of our waters. The event takes place from 6:30-8 p.m.

RONAN — The Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their next monthly meeting on Aug. 2, at 7 p.m. at the VFW om Round Butte Rd. We are very fortunate to be able to present a Power Point presentation by the Owl Research Institute. If Denver Holt is not available, the institute’s lead biologist, Beth Mendelsohn or Lauren Smith, their Director of Communications, will give the presentation. 

The Owl Research Institute, located in Charlo, maintains long-term research on 10 owl species in Montana and Alaska. Their research is a critical step in understanding how to effectively preserve a future for owls. We encourage the general public to attend this event also. 

You don’t want to miss this folks. They are celebrating 33 years of owl conservation.

POLSON — The next Polson Chamber luncheon is Aug. 3. Our speaker will be State Representative Shane Morigeau; he will speak about the “The State of the Tribes.”

GLACIER PARK — Entry to Glacier National Park is free on Thursday, Aug. 25 in celebration of the National Park Service’s birthday.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program takes place at 10 a.m. Come join us for a presentation geared toward younger children titled, “Tribal Waves,” by Sika Ulutoa. There will be interactive singing and dancing for little ones.

POLSON —Join us Thursday, Aug. 4 on Rocky Point in Polson overlooking Flathead Lake, for an evening fundraising event. Musical guest Tommy Edwards & Man and the Box will entertain. Light appetizers and drinks will be served. A limited number of tickets are available. Proceeds from this event support the Flathead Lakers. Visit the Flathead Lakers website: lakers@flatheadlakers.org or call 406-883-1346 for more information.

POLSON — The Lake County Public Library continues its Acoustic Music Series on their first Friday of each month. On Aug. 5 the Flathead Flute Choir will be in the library. Join us for a relaxing musical afternoon in the library atrium. Music starts at 3:30 p.m. Feel free to sit and listen or just enjoy the background music as you browse.  

PLAINS — Motocross will be at the Sanders County Fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5 and 6, starting at 7 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 and $10 for children 12 and under. 

RONAN — The Pioneer Days celebration begins on Friday, Aug. 5 and continues through Sunday, Aug. 7 at the Ronan Fairgrounds. Ronan Pioneer Days is a community event with fun for the whole family. There will be plenty of good old-fashioned entertainment. For more information call 406-676-8300.

RONAN — The Ronan High Class of 1972 will be celebrating their 50th class reunion on Aug. 5, 6, 7. This celebration will include a get-together Friday night, dinner Saturday evening and participation in the Pioneer Days parade on Sunday. For further information, call Jayne Wangerin at 406-249-6448.

RONAN — The 26th annual Ronan Pioneer Days 3-on-3 Tournament takes place Aug. 6 in the Ronan Schools’ parking lot. Registration deadline is July 25 and entry fee is $150.

RONAN — Ronan Pioneers continues. Past events have included a mini petting zoo, dummy roping, stick pony racing, lawnmower races, farmer Olympics, sheep riding and sheep dressing. Visit www.facebook.com/RonanPioneerDays for more information.

The AARP Smart Driver Course will be held in the Sherry McDonald Room of the Joe McDonald Health Center at SKC on Aug. 8 from 1-5 p.m. The class is open to the public but registration is required. The class fee is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Masks are required.

PABLO — The AARP Smart Driver Course will be held in the Sherry McDonald Room of the Joe McDonald Health Center at SKC on Aug. 8 from 1-5 p.m. The class is open to the public but registration is required. The class fee is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Masks are required. Be up to speed with the latest driving strategies, auto safety features, new state and local traffic laws. Montana mandates insurance discounts for qualified participants.

POLSON — Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. at the North Lake County Public Library Story Time takes place. The theme for Sept. 8 is “Camping.”

POLSON —  The Polson Rural Fire District board will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the FY2023 final budget. 

The regular monthly meeting will follow at 6 p.m.

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s movie day takes place at the Showboat Theaters at 10 a.m.

RONAN — The Ronan Farmers Market is held on Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. at the Ronan Visitor’s Center . 

The market will continue until Oct. 13.

RONAN — Women 4 Wellness will kick-off  with a Zumba party on Aug. 11 at 1 p.m. in the Eisenhower Pavilion at Bockman Park. 

This event will include refreshments, giveaways, and a prize drawing. 

Wear your best neon attire and come dance with us. Enjoy a short education presentation from St. Luke’s own Dr. Laura Hoganson, followed by a festive Zumba workout with instructor, Yoshimi Kerr. Contact us with any questions at: 406-528-5262.

An Open Mic Night is planned at the Western Montana Musicians Co-op, 1 Eisenhower St SW (The Red Poppy), from 7-9 p.m. This event is hosted by Mark & Krysti. Whether you’re a musician, performer, poet, comedian or just love live music Stop by the WMMC and check out our talented members. We'd love to see ya. When you arrive, sign up for a spot and show us what you got. We are a member-based, member-funded cooperative. Friday Night Open Mic is free, however, for non-members donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated.

POLSON — The 51st annual Sandpiper Art Festival takes place on the Lake County Courthouse lawn in downtown Polson. Original works of art in a wide range of mediums are on display from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. For information call 406-883-5956 or email: festivals.sandpiperartgallery@gmail.com. Exhibitor applications are due by July 1.

POLSON — The 51st annual Sandpiper Art Festival takes place on the Lake County Courthouse lawn in downtown Polson. Original works of art in a wide range of mediums are on display from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. For information call 406-883-5956 or email: festivals.sandpiperartgallery@gmail.com. Exhibitor applications are due by July 1.

POLSON — The 51st annual Sandpiper Art Festival takes place on the Lake County Courthouse lawn in downtown Polson. Original works of art in a wide range of mediums are on display from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. For information call 406-883-5956 or email: festivals.sandpiperartgallery@gmail.com. 

POLSON — Cruisin’ By The Bay will take place on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Main Street in Polson. Awards will be given out at 2 p.m. There will be goody bags for the first 100 entrants. Entry costs are $25  for the first car and $10 for each additional car entered in the competition. Club members do not vote on show cars and club cars are not judged on. For more information go to our Facebook Page:Mission Valley Cruisers or call 760-964-9405.

POLSON — Saturday, Aug. 13 is the final day to register for The North Lake County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program.

The 2022 Flathead Waters Cleanup Event is a volunteer event to clean up trash in and around the waterbodies in the basin, including both Flathead and Lake Counties.

Individuals or teams of volunteers will sign up to collect trash and clean up any section of river, lake, creek, or pond. When they register, volunteers can select the area of interest to clean up through an interactive mapping feature on the event website.

This will enable organizers to ensure that there is no replication and to track where cleanup efforts are taking place. The event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m.–3p.m., with a celebratory afterparty and prize giveaway hosted at Sacred Waters Brewing from 4-8 p.m.

The first 40 volunteers to fill out the registration survey will receive a meal voucher to be used at Sacred Eats during the afterparty. Prizes from our sponsors include: a half-day guided flyfishing trip, an evening sailing cruise, half-day rafting trips, camping gear, flyfishing gear, and tons of swag — will be given to the volunteers that collect the most trash, find the most unique item(s), or submit the best photo. To be eligible for prizes, all volunteers must register prior to the event by visiting the event website, or by contacting Emilie Henry by phone 406-461-6831 or email: emilie.henry@mt.gov.

Join the Saturday Night Community Jam at the Western Montana Musicians Co-op, 1 Eisenhower St (The Red Poppy) from 7-11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13. This event is hosted by John Hegel. Whether you’re a musician, performer, poet, comedian or just love live music, the Western Montana Musicians Co-op is for you. Stop by tonight and check out our talented members. Everyone is welcome. We are a member-based, member-funded Co-op. The community jam is free, however, for non-members, donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated. The deets: Community Jam at the Red Poppy every Saturday night from 7-11 p.m.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Senior Citizen Center will host bingo on Aug. 13 at 2 p.m. Cards are .25 cents each and we will have a special payout for the last game, a blackout.

POLSON — The Mission Valley Speedway Superoval, 1113 N. Reservoir Rd., is the site of the Racing Dynamiks Hot August Nights Pro Late 125. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for children 8-15; children under 7 are free. Seniors 55 and older, military and first responders pay a $10 admission fee. Family (two adults, three kids) is $40 general admission. RV dry camping fee is $50 per one RV.  Time trials begin at 6 p.m. and racing begins at 7 p.m. For more information call 406-212-8159.

POLSON — The 2022 Polson Rotary Festival for Youth is set for Saturday, Aug. 13. The chili cookoff is being replaced with a family friendly Brewfest from 12:30-4 p.m. in front of the Elks on Main Street. There will be fun activities for kids; Hellcat Maggie will play on the Anderson Broadcasting mobile stage and you can try brews from four local breweries: Tamarack Brewing, Flathead Brewery, Glacier Brewing and Ronan Cooperative Brewery. This annual fundraiser benefits Mission Valley youth. Since 2007, the Polson club has distributed over $300,000 to various youth programs. Applications for the fundraiser can be found on the Polson Rotary website at: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/1867/. Contact Brooke Duty at 406-883-3636 for more information. Planning is underway for the annual event in August.