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.

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.

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.

POLSON — A free community dinner will be held on Thursday, July 25, from 6-7 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 2 Seventh Ave., E. Tacos, salads and desserts will be served. 

POLSON —Polson School District will be holding a special board meeting on July 25, 2013, at 4 p.m. in the district office conference room.

RONAN — St. Luke Community Hospital will host an American Red Cross blood draw on Thursday, July 25, from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., on the second floor of the hospital. For an appointment, please call Cindy Smith at (406) 528-5269.

POLSON — The 21st annual Flathead Lake “3-on-3 basketball tournament” is on Main Street in Polson on July 26, 27 and 28 with 300 teams participating. All proceeds are donated back to the community, including $1,000 to chamber beautification.

POLSON — Auditions will be held for Glacier Lily Theatre Company’s Children’s production of Robin Hood. Anyone going into grades two to 12 is welcome to audition at 1 p.m., Sunday, July 28, at Boettcher Park in Polson. Actors in fourth-12 grades are asked to prepare a thirty-second monologue. The first rehearsal is July 29 at 1 p.m. All actors are required to attend and regular rehearsals will be held until the performances. There will be three performances: the first on the evening of Aug. 23, and two on Aug. 24, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. For more information, please email Anya Smith at mtgirl@slashcomma.com or call at (406) 552-2283.

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

LAKE MARY RONAN — Kootenai Christian Junior Camp for students entering grades four-six will be held July 29-Aug. 2. 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 — The class, “Summer Sports,” will be taught by Jordan Carte. Students will play flag football, soccer, kickball and more. Class is Monday-Wednesday July 29-Aug. 1 from 8:55 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday’s class is from 8:55 a.m.–5 p.m. and includes picnicking in Woodland Park and roller skating at Shady Lane Roller Rink. Breakfast and lunch is served each day. Call Mandie Steele at (406) 249-2572, for more information.

RONAN — The 18th annual Pioneer Days 3-on-3 tournament is scheduled for Aug. 3 and registration is required by July 30. For more information, go to: missionvalley3on3.com.

ST. IGNATIUS — Are you asking the right questions when advocating for your children with school, medical providers, housing programs and social services?

The Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition is sponsoring a training titled “The Right Question Project,” on July 31 from 6-9 p.m. at Mission Valley United Methodist Church, 70715 Highway 93, top of Post Creek Hill.

The class is limited to 30 participants; contact Cathy at (406) 745-4259 to reserve a spot. Registration deadline is July 29. There will be a get-acquainted potluck at 5:30 p.m.

POLSON — On Wednesday, July 31, at 6 p.m., the Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet at the Polson City Library. The agenda includes discussion of Pheasant and Hungarian Partridge seasons, waterfowl regulations, and State projects and accomplishments. Board Chairman Joe Brenneman invites the public to attend and ask questions or express their views. 

RONAN — Did you know that Lake County has the fifth-highest food insecurity rate in the state? Are you interested in learning more about hunger in Montana and Lake County? Join the Montana Food Bank Network’s community conversation on hunger in Montana and Lake County on Wednesday, July 31, from noon-1:30 p.m. at the Ronan Indian Senior Center, 35806 Terrace Lake Rd. Lunch will be provided. RSVPs are appreciated but not required. Share this invitation with others who may be interested.

For more information, contact: Lorianne Burhop at (406) 721-3825 ext. 230 or lburhop@mfbn.org.

RONAN — The Little Big Band will perform at the Lake County Fair on July 31 starting at 5 p.m. until whenever. Bring a lawn chair, find some shade, and get ready to enjoy the best music in the valley and the greatest neighbors too. For more information, contact James Pettit at (406) 676-8224. 

RONAN — The Mission Mountain Quilt Guild will hold their annual quilt show Aug. 1-3 at the K. William Harvey Elementary School gymnasium. Admission is free; doors open at 10 a.m. 

This year’s theme is “A Quilter’s Garden.” Categories are: wall hanging art; challenge fabric; seasonal; table toppers; hand quilted; paper pieced; baby; lap/small; appliqué; miscellaneous; theme; vintage; wool; bed quilts; and guild sampler. Voting is on Thursday and Friday, with ribbons placed on Friday night. We will raffle off a fat-quarter basket and a quilt. 

Proceeds are used to buy supplies to make TLC quilts, which are donated to people in the valley who are in need. Gift items are also available in our “Country Store.” Members and non-members alike will display their beautiful hand-made items so come and enjoy. For more information, call Char at (406) 676-8320. 

RONAN — The Lake County Fair will hold a concert with the Western Union Band (featuring members of the Big Sky Mudflaps) from 5-7 p.m. This is a family-friendly event and free of charge. In addition, a market livestock auction will take place at 7 p.m.

RONAN — Come one, come all, to the Lake County Fair. The fair will feature free music for three evenings: music by the Little Big Band on Wednesday evening, Thursday will feature bingo from 1-5 p.m. and music by Western Union Band at 5:30 p.m. and on Friday bingo is from 1-5 p.m. followed by the Lake County Fair Talent Show. Community members are encouraged to participate and strut their stuff. Saturday is full of fun with the 4-H and open Dog Agility and Rally, with music by John Dunnigan from 4-7:30 p.m. 

RONAN — The Lake County Fair open talent show will be held Friday, Aug. 2, starting at 5 p.m. Sign up at the fair office. The sign-up closes at the end of business on Thursday. There will be entries for 18 and under and 19 and over, first, second, and third prizes for each class. Come and support everyone as a spectator if not entered. Call (406) 676-8224, for more information.

ARLEE — Hangin’ Art Gallery in Arlee presents its summer exhibit through Aug. 16. An opening reception will take place on July 6 from 2-4 p.m., to coincide with the Arlee Powwow. For more information, go to www.hanginartgallery.com.

RONAN — The Lake County Fair begins Monday, July 29 and ends Sunday, Aug. 4. Fairgrounds are off Highway 93, north end Ronan. There will be 4-H and open class fair exhibits, food booths and kid’s games and activities all week.

POLSON — The Port Polson Players present “The Mysterious Mr. Love,” an intriguing British thriller featuring players managing and artistic directors Neal and Karen Lewing. The show opens Thursday, July 25, and runs thru Sunday, July 28, then the following two weeks on Wednesdays thru Sundays until Aug. 11. Curtain is at 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday evenings, with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Call for reservations at (406) 883-9212 or email: portpolsonplayers@centurytel.net.

PABLO — The public is invited on Thursday, Aug. 1, to learn more about CSKT’s Flathead Lake fisheries draft environmental impact statement and native fish conservation goals. The meeting will be held at the Joe McDonald Fitness Center meeting room on the Salish Kootenai College campus in Pablo starting at 7 p.m. Members of the Tribe’s Division of Tribal fisheries management activities in Flathead Lake are primarily focused on restoring a balance in Flathead Lake through the restoration of the native fish species, including westslope cutthroat trout and bull trout. Local anglers and conservation groups are encouraged to attend.

Information on the DEIS is available online at www.mackdays.com under the DEIS tab, and www.flatheadlakeeis.net. 

For information, contact Barry Hansen, Fisheries Program, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, PO Box 278, Pablo, MT 59855; telephone (406) 675-2700 ext. 7282; or email barryh@cskt.org. 

POLSON - The Sandpiper Gallery will be featuring their “Color Me Wild” exhibition July 2-Aug. 10, with the reception on Friday, July 5, from 5-7 p.m.

POLSON — Mission Valley Animal Shelter is offering a special for one week for cats and kittens beginning Tuesday, July 30, until Saturday, Aug. 3. You can receive 35 percent off adoption fees; adult cats are $35 and kittens (6 months and younger) are $45. The fee includes spay or neuter, vaccinations and rabies for adult cats. 

Call (406) 883-5312, for more information

RONAN — Pioneer Days celebration begins in Ronan on Aug. 2. Pioneer Days will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday Aug. 2-4. Events get underway Friday, Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m. with a Bulls and Broncs Rodeo. A street dance will follow at 9:30 p.m. outside the Pheasant and Second Chance Saloon on Main Street, featuring the country music of “The Mark Duboise Band.” 

RONAN — The Ronan Class of 1973 will celebrate their 40-year class reunion during Pioneer Days this August 2-4. Fun events are scheduled for each day. For more information, call Chris J. at (406) 370-4066 or Peggy H at (406) 471-3897

PABLO — A 30-year class reunion for 1983 Ronan High School classmates is being planned for Friday, August 2.  There is a meet and greet at Cheers in Pablo. Details are still being worked out so save the date and more information will be available soon. Look us up on Facebook.

RONAN — The Ronan High School class of 1963 is holding their 50th class reunion Aug. 2, 3, and 4. We will meet in Polson Friday, buy tickets for $15 each and at 1 p.m. cruise the lake on the boat out of KwaTaqNuk and after gather under the pavilion at Ronan City Park for a bring-your-own basket picnic at 5 p.m.  Saturday we will meet at the VFW for a 9 a.m. breakfast, then do a walking tour of the town led by Ray Read.  At 3 p.m. we’ll gather at Cheff’s Guest Ranch for a get-together and dinner. The cost is $15 each and they need a head count so notify me right away. Sunday, at noon, we’ll ride on a hay wagon in the parade behind Jim Smith. Please wear a black or orange shirt. For more details, contact Norma or Cathy at (406) 396-1383.  

NINEPIPES — On Aug. 2 from 4-7 p.m. at Ninepipes Lounge there will be a meet and greet for Ronan 1993 classmates. Reunion activities for Saturday and Sunday will be discussed.