POLSON – Port Polson Players will present “Breakin’ Up is Hard to Do,” a musical comedy with the music of Neil Sedaka. This fun presentation will last three weeks from July 23-Aug. 9. Wednesday through Saturday, curtain times are at 8 p.m. and the Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Call 406-883-9212, to make your reservations.

ST. IGNATIUS — Orders for the Mission Chamber of Commerce birthday calendars will be taken between now and the deadline of Sept. 20. There will be a table at Rod’s Harvest Foods from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Aug. 3, Aug. 21, Aug. 24 and Sept. 4. If you are unable to order at those times, contact LaVonne Olmsted at 406-745-3423. The price of the calendars remains $10. If you wish to add extra names and dates outside your household, there is a 50-cent additional charge for each name and date.

Tammy Matt will also take orders at Grizzly Nails. Thank you for supporting your local Chamber of Commerce.

POLSON –– The Sandpiper Gallery presents the “Earth Beneath Us” with Sandpiper member artists Judith Colvin (textiles), Ron Hoff (photography), Karen Maurer (paintings), Sherry Jones (jewelry), Jean Stromnes (multimedia), and Nancy Zadra (watercolor nude series) present their work, along with invited photographer Michael Coles, July 13-Aug. 22.

POLSON — Back by popular demand is Port Polson Players’ “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Dramatic Society Murder Mystery.” This hilarious British comedy will continue for three weeks, Aug. 13-30. Wednesday-Saturday curtain times are at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Dark Mondays and Tuesdays. Call 406-883-9212, for your reservations. 

WEST SHORE FLATHEAD LAKE — On Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 1-5 p.m. The Flathead Lake Biological Station’s will hold their annual Open House. This is an opportunity for the  public to learn about the ecology of Flathead Lake and its watershed, as well as FLBS and its research around the globe. The Open House allows FLBS scientists to showcase the breadth of their activities. This event is open to all; there is no admission fee. For more information, call (406) 982-3301 x229.

POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce general meeting and luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson from noon-1 p.m. For more information, call the Chamber office at 406-883-5969.

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library weekly activities are on Thursday at 10 a.m. for school-age children. Thursday, Aug. 6, is “Bug Day.”

RONAN — Donations and items are needed for a fundraiser sale for Bette Hawkins. The sale will be held at Lucky Strike Lanes, 412 Main Street, on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7 and 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To make a donation or to get more information, call Lisa Corbett at 406-274-7211.

POLSON –– Join us for the annual Summerfest on Flathead Lake on Friday, Aug. 7; Saturday, Aug. 8; and Sunday, Aug. 9. There will be three fun-filled days of numerous activities in the park and on the water on Friday. 

On Saturday there will be a car show downtown and the Sandpiper Art Festival will be on the courthouse lawn. There will also be a poker run, a parade, a cruise, and a concert at Riverside Park and more on Saturday. 

On Sunday the Celebrity Golf Scramble Tourney and concert to benefit Boys and Girls Club is at the Polson Golf Course. For more information, call 406-883-5255 or andersonbroadcasting.com.

POLSON — Polson High School Class of 1985 is holding their 30-year high school reunion Aug. 7 - 9, 2015. For more information, call Shelley McGuire Howell at 406-212-7678 or Stef Olson Nordberg at 406-250-8926.

DAYTON — On Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., enjoy “Vertical tasting of Reserve Merlots”, a free event at Mission Mountain Winery. This event allows you to make a comparison of older and current releases of Reserve Merlots. For more information, call 406-849-5524.

POLSON — A free Introduction to Clicker Training Class will be offered on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 2-3 p.m. at Mission Valley Animal Shelter.

Call 406-883-5312, for more details or register. Open to the family (ages 8+). Please do NOT bring your dog.

POLSON — The 44th annual Outdoor Art Festival takes place on the Lake County Courthouse lawn on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sandpiper Art Gallery is the sponsor of this event. There will be fine art originals in all media, jewelry, handmade furniture, birdhouses, hand-sewn items, stained glass, rose mauling, pottery, candles and sculpture and many other interesting and unique items. 

There will be varied musical entertainment and food concessions throughout the day. Call 406-883-5956 or go to: Sandpiperartgallery.com.

POLSON — Polson’s local skaters invite all ages to the annual Skate Jam gathering at the Polson Skatepark on Saturday, Aug. 8, with free skating beginning at noon. Activities will include skills competitions, games of S.K.A.T.E., prizes and snacks. 

There is no charge to participate at Skate Jam, but if you would like to donate to Skate Jam to help out with the future park expansion or have questions, please contact Jesse Vargas at 406-858-0549 or Eddie Woodcock at 406-261-5705.

POLSON — The Polson School District will have a special board meeting at 4 pm. on Aug. 10 at the district office, 111 Fourth Ave. E. There will be a regular board meeting at 5:30 p.m. that same day and place.

POLSON — The Wednesday, Aug. 12, dance will honor Don Pederson from Round Butte. It is waltz night, and he was the king of that dance. Don died a year or so ago, and he is missed. He danced with all the women, was a perfect gentleman, and told very funny stories. Please come out to the Elks at 7 p.m. and join all of Don’s friends. Bring a treat to share if you would like.

RONAN – The Ladies Auxiliary VFW is meeting Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Ronan. New members are welcome. For additional information, call 406-676-3380

POLSON — The Polson Farmers Market would like to invite you to a free jam-making class from 2-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Classes are for qualified SNAP recipients only. Upon completion of the class a $20 certificate will be given to purchase local produce. Classes include children’s activities … so bring the kids. The location is Polson Flathead Reservation Extension Office, 701-B First Street E. The instructor will be Rene Kittle the MSU extension agent. Please sign up at the market with LouAnne Hoskinson or Melissa Michel. 

POLSON — Make plans to attend the Parents as Teachers Playgroup at the Lake County Health Department in Polson on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Visit our Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/lakecountypat or call 406- 883-7288.

POLSON — St. Joseph Medical Center will hold a blood drive on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Byrnes Conference Room, 6 Thirteenth Ave. E. To schedule your appointment or to get more information, please call Rich at 406-883-8273 ext 78273.

POLSON – Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is offering discounted sports physicals for school athletes on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 3:30-6 p.m. at St. Joseph Medical Center for any Polson athletes for only $30 cash or check. 

No credit cards or insurance accepted. All proceeds are donated back to the Polson athletics program. Physical forms are available on the Montana High School Association website. Call 406-883-5680, for more information.

POLSON – Mission Valley Animal Shelter is hosting its “Spay-ghetti and No Meat Balls” Dinner on Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Elks Lodge in Polson, to raise funds for its community spay/neuter program. Tickets are $15, or two for $25, and $8 for children 10 and under. Call 406-883-5312, for more information.

POLSON — “A Night at the Museum” will take place on Thursday, Aug. 13, (the second Thursday), at 6:30 pm at Miracle of America Museum. The best of Victor Borge will be shown and is guaranteed to provide a night of laughter and entertainment by the master funnyman of the age. He also works in a few wild notes on his “Pianano” during the 90-minute movie. Admission is free and the family entertainment is fun. There will be movies, readings, displays and tours of select items. Treats and donations are welcome. Call Gil for more information at 406-883-6264

POLSON — Polson Golf Course Clubhouse lawn will be the site of a concert by “Dark Horse” on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. 

POLSON — North Lake County Public Library Summer Wrap-up and Party with prize drawings will take place at 10 a.m.

RONAN — August 13 is the last day to turn in Reading Logs for the Family Summer Reading Program at Ronan Library District and D’Arcy McNickle Library in Pablo.

POLSON — A free dinner will be served at Polson Presbyterian Church on Aug. 14 from 5-6:30 p.m. The church is located across from the Linderman School. Come join us. This dinner is free and open to all.

POLSON — The fifth annual Flathead Lake Blues Festival has some amazing talent lined up for this year including Lionel Young with his band, and several IBC finalists and semifinalists. 

Come enjoy world-class blues and spectacular views on Flathead Lake. Join the fun event, Friday, Aug. 14, from 6-11:30 p.m. and Saturday, Aug.15, from 4 p.m. to midnight. The Festival takes place at beautiful Salish Point on Polson Bay. Gates open two hours before the show. For tickets or more information, visit: flatheadlakebluesfestival.com.

POLSON — On Friday, Aug. 14, friends and family of Marv Osher will meet at Boettcher Park, shelter number two, for a barbecue and memorial service. This event will be from 3-8 p.m. and be hosted by PHS class of ‘63. The barbecue will be from 4:30-6 p.m. Bring your own beverage. At 6 p.m. the memorial service for Marv will take place. It’s being called, “Together, Sharing Our Memories Of Marv’s Life.”

RONAN –– On Aug. 15 from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the large pavilion on Eisenhower Street at the Ronan City Park the Grand Prize Picnic for Family Summer Reading Program will take place. There will be a free barbecue lunch for readers and their family members, where top readers are recognized, and winners’ names are drawn for grand prizes. Winners of the 2015 Writing Contest will also be announced.

POLSON — Mission Valley Christian Academy will hold an alumni soccer game, luau dinner and island dance on Saturday, Aug. 15. The game is at 2 p.m., the luau dinner of pork roast will be served at 5 p.m. 

Tickets for the dinner are $10 per person or $35 for a family of five. All are welcome. 

Call MVCA at 406-883-6858 for more information.

POLSON – The fourth annual Polson Triathlon will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Riverside Park. The race starts at 8:40 a.m. The field will be capped at 200 racers, so don’t wait too long to register. 

For more information, contact Ali at 406-883-4567.

ST. IGNATIUS  — Wings For Wishes Over Montana is a radio-controlled airplane two-day fun fly event (R/C air show) designed to benefit The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Montana. This year we have a new home at the St. Ignatius Airport. A valid proof of AMA must be shown at registration. As always, spectators are free. Please have all dogs on leashes. All funds raised will go to Make-A-Wish Montana. Visit www.wingsforwishes.weebly.com for more details.

CHARLO — Montana Shakespeare in the Parks will perform Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” in Charlo’s Palmer Park Sunday, Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. 

In its 43rd season, the company features 10 professional actors selected from national auditions who tour without technical assistance to bring live theatre to mostly rural communities. 

The performance is free and open to the public. Audiences are encouraged to arrive early with chairs, blankets and picnics. 

For more information on the plays and a complete tour schedule, visit: www.shakespeareintheparks.org.

RONAN — As part of the City of Ronan’s ongoing commitment to openness, responsiveness to the community and efforts to enhance citywide communication, the Ronan Police Department hosts a program called “Coffee with the Chief.”

This program provides residents with an opportunity to personally meet with their police and learn about the operations of the police department, discuss community matters of interest and get to know Police Chief Ken Weaver.

Join Chief Weaver for “Coffee with the Chief” Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Stella’s Coffee Shop from 9-10 a.m. “Coffee with the Chief” is a reoccurring monthly event at various locations in Ronan.

ST. IGNATIUS — Barbara Monaco, chief probation officer for Lake, Sanders and Lincoln Counties, will address the St. Ignatius Neighborhood Watch group on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The group meets every third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center. The group may also discuss a possible future presentation concerning the Ryan United organization. That organization promotes community awareness of sexual and violent crimes.

The St. Ignatius chapter of Neighborhood Watch invites all people in the St. Ignatius area to attend its meetings and participate in its activities. For more information, contact Chapter President Mack McConnell, 406-745-4151, mackm@blackfoot.net.

POLSON — A Montana AARP Smart Driver Course will be held on Aug. 18, at the Polson Area Senior Center from 8:30-11 a.m. and from 1-3 pm. Call 406-883-4735, for a reservation.