POLSON — Port Polson Players presents, Ivan Menchell’s “The Cemetery Club,” July 25 – Aug. 11. All shows run Thursday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Reservations are available by calling the Players box office at 406-883-9212. All events produced at Polson’s beautiful Theatre on the Lake are presented in association with The Mission Valley Friends of the Arts.

YELLOW BAY — The University of Montana Flathead Lake Bio Station will hold an open house on Friday, Aug. 2. More information to follow.

POLSON — Please join us at the North Lake County Public Library on Friday, Aug. 2, at 1 p.m. to meet multi-talented author RuthiE Neilanas she introduces her latest book,“A Sweet Taste of the Last Slice.” RuthiE will share from her experience as a hospice nurse and volunteer. 

RSVP to Helen Mangels at 406-833-0009.

Feel free to bring a friend or someone who may want or need to know more about hospice care. 

Refreshments will be served. 

KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting an outdoor speaker series in August in the Harry Horn Picnic Shelter at the Wayfarers Unit of Flathead Lake State Park, 8600 Mt. Hwy 35, Bigfork. The speaker series event is held every Friday evening from 7-7:45 p.m. in August. There is no cost to attend the event, but registration is required. Call the ranger station for more information and to register at 406-837-3041, ext. 0. On Aug. 2 the presentation will be: Forest Fire in Northwest Montana – Past, Present, and Future by Rick Trembath.

POLSON — Please join us at the North Lake County Public Library on Friday, Aug. 2, at 1 p.m. to meet multi-talented author RuthiE Neilanas she introduces her latest book,“A Sweet Taste of the Last Slice.” RuthiE will share from her experience as a hospice nurse and volunteer. RSVP to Helen Mangels at 406-833-0009.

Feel free to bring a friend or someone who may want or need to know more about hospice care. Refreshments will be served. 

RONAN — The Pioneer Days celebration begins on Friday, Aug. 2 and continues through Sunday, Aug. 4 at the Ronan Fairgrounds. Ronan Pioneer Days is a community event with fun for the whole family. The Kid’s Fishing Derby takes place at Ronan City Park from 8 a.m.-noon. A golf scramble happens at the Mission Mountain Golf Course beginning at 10 a.m. Bulls and Broncs Rodeo takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Street dances with live music take place from 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. There will be plenty of good old-fashioned entertainment. For more information call 406-676-8300 or look for Ronan Pioneer Days on Facebook.

POLSON — Port Polson Players presents Ivan Menchell’s “The Cemetery Club,” July 25 – Aug. 11. All shows run Thursday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Reservations are available by calling the Players box office at 406-883-9212 or through the theatre website at: portpolsonplayers.com. 

CHARLO — Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana History invites the public to meet local and indigenous artists, artisans, musicians and photographers, and enjoy delicious huckleberry pastries from Allard’s Huckleberry Jam Factory on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Our August event features traditional Native artisans Aspen and Cameron Decker, cartoon and wool felt artisans Terry and Shawn Davis, mohair tack artisan Janey Salomon, Potter Carolyn Schoening, and musician Lyle Cronk playing and singing old western ballads. Author Dave Scott will sign his book about fighting wildfires “Fury of the Beast,” and Ruthie Nelian will be here to play her flute and chat about her book “The Sweet Taste of the Last Slice,” chronicling her experience as a hospice nurse. 

RONAN — Mission Valley 3-on-3 Ronan Pioneer Days event will be held Aug. 3 at the Ronan Event Center parking lots. Divisions will start with 1st grade through adults with a coed division. 

Free throw, 3-point contests and dunk contests held on Leonard Park Logging Center Court. 

Each team entry is $160 ($5 transaction fee if pay online). 

Any questions you can contact Steve Woll at 406-261-1521. 

No refunds will be given after backets are posted.

POLSON — Port Polson Players presents, Ivan Menchell’s “The Cemetery Club,” July 25 – Aug. 11. All shows run Thursday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Reservations are available by calling the Players box office at 406-883-9212.

GLACIER PARK — Entry to Glacier National Park is free on Sunday, Aug. 4, in celebration of the Great American Outdoors Act.

POLSON — On Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 11:30-12:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room a lunchtime conversation on dementia friendly services. The library has received a grant to offer dementia friendly services. Please plan to share your thoughts and ideas on this important topic. RSVP by Aug. 1 by calling 406-883-8225 so that we can plan our luncheon accordingly. Thank you to Libraries Transforming Communities- Accessible Small and Rural Communities.

POLSON — On Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 6-7:30 p.m. at North Lake County Public Library, Susie Wall, who is a local author, will be here to discuss her new book: 100 Things to Do in Montana Before You Die. Susie Wall will be selling & signing copies of her book during this event. This program is free and open to the public. 

POLSON — Luncheon for Flathead Lake Biological Station held at Bunker’s Restaurant will Tom Bansak.

POLSON — On Saturday, Sep. 7, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. CASA will hold a Trunk Treasures sale in the parking lot of Polson High School. Sellers can purchase a 9 X 18 parking spot for  $15 or two for $25 to sell their goods from. Proceeds are kept by the sellers. Call 406-883-0158 to reserve your space. 

POLSON — On Saturday, Sep. 7, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. CASA will hold a Trunk Treasures sale in the parking lot of Polson High School. Sellers can purchase a 9 X 18 parking spot for  $15 or two for $25 to sell their goods from. Proceeds are kept by the sellers. Call 406-883-0158 to reserve your space. 

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 — Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 5:30-9 p.m., for a remarkable evening fundraiser with panoramic views of Flathead Lake at 29368 Black Bear Trail, in Polson. Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of Rob Quist & Great Northern during a private concert, while indulging in a delightful array of appetizers and refreshing beverages. 

This exclusive event is limited to only 125 attendees, ensuring an intimate and unforgettable experience. 

Tickets are $65 a person. All proceeds from the event will directly support the Flathead Lakers and our mission to safeguard clean water and protect healthy ecosystems in the Flathead watershed.

The purchase of a ticket for the Summer Soiree covers food, beverage, and entertainment costs for the evening. We welcome additional donations to the work of the Flathead Lakers and will be making a special appeal at the event. 

POLSON — Port Polson Players presents, Ivan Menchell’s “The Cemetery Club,” July 25 – Aug. 11. All shows run Thursday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Reservations are available by calling the Players box office at 406-883-9212. 

POLSON — Join Families First every Thursday in August (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) at Glacier Brewing at 6 p.m. for Bingo. Half of the Bingo card sales will benefit Families First programming in Lake County. Families First strengthens families through education, connection, play, and partnership. Bring the family. 

There will be activities for kids.

POLSON — It’s “Movie Day” for the North Lake County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. This event will be held at the Polson Showboat Theater from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8. We will watch “How to Train Your Dragon.” 

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

POLSON — Port Polson Players presents Ivan Menchell’s “The Cemetery Club,” July 25 – Aug. 11. All shows run Thursday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m.with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Reservations are available by calling the Players box office at 406-883-9212.

KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting an outdoor speaker series in August in the Harry Horn Picnic Shelter at the Wayfarers Unit of Flathead Lake State Park, 8600 Mt. Hwy 35, Bigfork. The speaker series event is held every Friday evening from 7-7:45 p.m. in August. There is no cost to attend the event, but registration is required. Call the ranger station for more information and to register at 406-837-3041, ext. 0.  

On Aug. 9 the presentation will be: Flathead Lake Biological Station Monitoring Montana Waters & Pesticide Stewardship Partnership Program by Janelle Houseman and Brianna Elizando.

PABLO — The 32nd annual SKC Golf Scramble will be held on Friday, Aug. 9, with a shotgun start on the 18th hole at either 8:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Proceeds support the SKC Scholarship Fund. The cost is $400 per team.

POLSON — Our next Lake County Pachyderm meeting is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 9, at noon at the Polson Rural Fire Station located at 25 Regatta Road. Our guest speaker will be Susie Hedalen, who is running for Montana Superintendent of Public Schools - OPI. We will also have a brand new PA system for the meeting. A special thank you to the Wold family for their donation towards the PA system. The PA system will enable people who have hearing challenges to better hear the speakers. 

POLSON — The Polson High School class of 1974 will hold their 50-year reunion on Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. at Riverside Recreation and again on Aug. 10 at 5 p.m. at the Polson Fairgrounds.

BIG ARM — On Friday, Aug. 9, a potluck will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the historic Big Arm School. The guest speaker will be Tom Bansak, assistant director of the Biological Station. Bring your favorite dish to share with neighbors from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Tom’s presentation will begin around 6:30 p.m. Tom is a freshwater ecologist at the U of M Flathead’s Biological Station. He will discuss the fact that the Biological Station is 125 years old and discuss its programs and accomplishments since its founding in 1899 along with what the future holds. For more information call 406-849-5064.

POLSON — The 53rd annual Courthouse Art Festival will be held on the Lake County Court House Lawn from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A BrewFest and Cruisin the Bay Car Show will also take place in downtown Polson. 

POLSON — The 53rd annual Courthouse Art Festival will be held on the Lake County Court House Lawn from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts presents our Summer Art Festival for 2024, on Aug. 10. This is the Flathead Valley’s favorite one-day festival with over 80 booths. Featured are artists and crafters and live entertainment throughout the day. Food vendors include the Corn Dog House & Kettle Corn. 

POLSON — On Saturday, Aug. 10, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., the annual “Cruisin’ By The Bay” Car show will take place with awards given at 2 p.m. Club members do not vote on show cars. One of a kind custom trophies will be given to Top Ten and Best of Show. All new cash prizes. 

Year of the Mustang Special Trophy will be voted on by People’s Choice special ballot. Food trucks, vendors, Rotary Club Brewfest, music and lots of fun are planned. For more information call 406-676-5007 or go to the Mission Valley Cruisers Facebook page. 

PABLO — The 32nd annual SKC Golf Scramble will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10, with a shotgun start on the 18th hole at either 8:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Proceeds support the SKC Scholarship Fund. The cost is $400 per team.

Memorial Tribute for Philip R. McVey, killed in the Mann Gulch fire. Ronan Cemetery in Ronan, at 2 p.m. Ask Nels Jensen or Ron Normandeau for details.

POLSON — The 2024 Youth Fundraiser Brewfest is an annual fundraiser benefitting Mission Valley youth. It will take place in conjunction with Art Festival and Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 10. Since 2007, the Polson club has distributed over $390,000 to various youth programs. Raffle tickets will be sold for a choice of five prizes worth approximately $1000.

POLSON — Join us at 10 a.m. for a fun-filled day of running, beer, and good vibes at Glacier Brewing Co., 6 Tenth Ave. E. Tickets start at $17.50. We’ve mapped out a 5k-ish course that starts and ends at this awesome taproom by Flathead Lake. Run, walk, or jog before celebrating with a locally made craft beverage at the finish line. The 5k course takes you through scenic routes with beautiful surroundings while getting your heart pumping. Gather your friends and come join us at Glacier Brewing Co on Aug. 10. It’s going to be a day filled with beer run fun. See you there.

POLSON — Saturday, Aug. 10, is the last day to turn in reading logs for North Lake County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. Be sure to come in to collect your ticket and put in for the prize drawings.

POLSON — Port Polson Players presents Ivan Menchell’s “The Cemetery Club,” July 25 – Aug. 11. the Arts.

POLSON — Mary Jane Bradbury, independent scholar and actress, will present “A Mother’s Journey: The Life of Lucy Meriwether Lewis Marks,” (the mother of Meriwether Lewis), on Aug. 12 at 6 p.m. at the North Lake County Public Library.  This program is brought to you by Humanities Montana and is free and open to the public.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Rural Fire District will hold their final budget meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the St. Ignatius Fire Hall.

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Rural Fire District will hold their final budget meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the St. Ignatius Fire Hall.

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku, including meditation instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom from 6-7:30 p.m. 

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

POLSON — Polson School District hosts a second public forum to discuss grade realignment starting the 2025-26 school year. The forum starts at 7 p.m. at the PHS auditorium on Wednesday, Aug. 14.

PABLO — Lake County Transportation Advisory Committee will meet on Wed, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. at CSKT Transit Ctr, 52001 Quicksilver Road, to discuss public transportation issues.

POLSON — Come celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program at a block party at the North Lake County Public Library. Come for live music by Achilles Maroney, Mountain Berry Bowls, a hotdog and lemonade stand, games of free ice cream. We’ll also have a Paper Pie book sale in the Community Room. We will do our Big Prize drawing to find out who our lucky winners are.

POLSON — You are welcome to bring material donations from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, to the North Lake County Public Library. There is a limit of two boxes at a time.

POLSON — Join Families First every Thursday in August at Glacier Brewing at 6 p.m. for Bingo. Half of the Bingo card sales will benefit Families First programming in Lake County. Families First strengthens families through education, connection, play, and partnership. Bring the family. There will be activities for kids.

KALISPELL — On Thursday, Aug. 15, from 7-9 a.m. meet at the Lone Pine State Park Picnic Shelter for a relaxed morning hike with fellow bird enthusiasts. This casual outing is ideal for those eager to learn about local bird species with others, immerse themselves in nature, and share their passion for birdwatching. No registration is required. Please bring binoculars and a favorite field guide. Learn more about Montana’s state parks at: https://fwp.mt.gov/stateparks

POLSON — The August SPLASH gathering will be held at Logan Health from 5-7 p.m.

POLSON — The Port Polson Players return “Those Boomer Boys” to the stage with their salute to the golden age of music and comedy, when Truman was president, but Elvis was king. Aug. 15 – Sept. 1. All shows run Friday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Reservations are available by calling the Players box office at 406-883-9212 or through the theatre website at: portpolsonplayers.com. All events produced at Polson’s beautiful Theatre on the Lake are presented in association with The Mission Valley Friends of the Arts.