POLSON — The Polson High School Class of 1992 will be celebrating its 20-year reunion on Aug. 10-12.   To register and get more details, go to www.websiteobjective.com 

For questions or more information contact Danyel at 406-249-3373 or email danyelmccrea@hotmail.com. We are collecting mailing addresses at this time for use in the future. If you are on Facebook, the event can be found by searching Polson Pirates Class of ‘92, 20th Reunion.

POLSON — Cruising by the Bay Events begin Friday, Aug. 10 and continue through Saturday, Aug. 11. Friday registration goes from noon to 5 p.m. at Riverside Park (Hwy. 93). Watch for sign and parking attendants. Events include a Poker Run from noon-5 p.m., the “cruise” starts at 5 p.m. at Riverside Park, and the parade starts at 6 p.m. On Saturday registration goes from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - watch for signs. Events for the day include a Poker Walk from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and a Kids’ Carnival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the corner of Main Street and Fifth Avenue. The award ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. in front of the information booth with the “Parade of Winners.” The Bop-A-Dips will provide a free concert Saturday evening from 7-10 p.m. at Riverside Park. Food vendors will be available. For more information call Jackie Brown (406) 883-1042.

POLSON — Polson High School Class of 1982 would like to invite all classmates to our 30th class reunion, at 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 10, at Glacier Brewery.  On Saturday, Aug. 11, at 4 p.m. we’ll meet at Swanee’s. Please contact Patti Duford Kugler at (406) 883-5743 or Polson High School Class of 1982 on Facebook.

RONAN —The fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 11, from 7-9:30 p.m., at Terrace Lake Community Church on Terrace Lake Road, is to help JoLeah Nicholas attend a hip hop dance school in Vancouver, British Columbia in September. The fundraiser will feature Nicholas performing Polynesian and hip hop routines. Appetizers and desserts will be served. This is a “free will” offering fundraiser. For more information call Larry Nicholas at (406) 471-0766.

DAYTON — Mission Mountain Winery encourages all wine lovers to attend our free event, vertical tasting of Mission Mountain Winery Cabernet Sauvignon on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is part of the winery’s continuing program to educate the community about the aging and care of fine wine. Vertical tasting is the presentation of wine from older to younger vintages allowing you to see the effects of time upon a wine from the same place. We will start off with a 2002 vintage Mission Mountain Winery Cabernet Sauvignon followed by the 2003, 2004 and 2006 vintages.  Mission Mountain Winery is located on Highway 93 in Dayton on the west shore of beautiful Flathead Lake.

POLSON — The 41st Annual Sandpiper Lake County Art Festival takes place on the Polson Courthouse lawn Saturday, August 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in conjunction with “Cruisin’ By the Bay” Vintage Car Show. There will be fine art originals in all media, jewelry, handmade furniture, birdhouses, hand-sewn items, stained glass, rose mauling, pottery, candles and sculpture, along with many other interesting and unique items. In addition to the many returning artists, there will be new artists displaying in this popular juried event. There will be varied musical entertainment and food concessions throughout the day. Applications are being taken by phone (406) 883-5956 or visit their website at Sandpiperartgallery.com 

DIXON — The 2012 Dixon all-school reunion is being held at the Ninepipes Lodge (aka Allentown) on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 3:30 p.m. until who knows. A buffet dinner is planned; however, it is important that attendees R.S.V.P. as the Lodge requires an approximate number of attendees by Saturday, Aug. 4. Please call: (406) 257-2046, (406) 439-5635, (406) 644-2323 or (406) 544-7422, (702) 658-5090 or email: fforrest@centurytel.net, Scazier71740@hotmail.com, chr2323@blackfoot.net, creeksidequilting@live.com, tapiacj@embarqmail.com 

RONAN – The Ronan City Library will celebrate the end of their summer reading program with a picnic and a grand prize drawing at Bockman Park in Ronan, on Saturday, Aug. 11. Call (406) 676-3682 for more information.

NINEPIPES — A memorial and celebration of Kathy Nelson, who served the community for twenty-years will take place at Ninepipes Lodge, on Saturday, Aug. 11, at 5 p.m.  There will be a free-will offering taken with funds going to support cancer research. Come share stories and support cancer awareness.

POLSON — Polson High School Class of 1982 would like to invite all classmates to our 30th class reunion, at 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 10, at Glacier Brewery.  On Saturday, Aug. 11, at 4 p.m. we’ll meet at Swanee’s. Please contact Patti Duford Kugler at (406) 883-5743 or Polson High School Class of 1982 on Facebook.

RONAN — The 11th annual Spirit of God camp meeting is entitled, “Kingdom Authority.” The schedule is: Aug. 12-13: Prophetess Claudine, Aug. 14-15: Pastor Woody Brien, Aug. 16: Apostle Myron FallsDown, Aug. 18-19: Evangelists Jackson and Melissa Henry. Pastor Dean Buffalo and Bro. Andrew Cobbett will also attend. The camp meeting takes place at 511 First Ave., SE in Ronan at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on the dates listed.

RONAN — Kuilix, Organizing Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution, will meet at 1 p.m., Tuesday, August 14, at the Four Winds Trading Post blockhouse, Hwy. 93, in St. Ignatius. Our program will be a DVD presentation of the historic and beautiful DAR Library in Washington D.C., one of the most complete sources for genealogy in the United States.

Contact Bonnie Huber at 745-3118 for more information.

RONAN — Join the “Brushfires of Freedom” for a “Wednesday Wake Up Call” at the Ronan Community Center on Wednesday, Aug. 15, from 7-9 p.m. A movie and time for questions and answers will take place. Find out about Agenda 21 and what it has to do with water rights, food and property. The state of Alabama just outlawed it in their state; they are the first but several more states are working on bills to do the same. For more information call (406) 626-3007.

POLSON — Support Polson Late Afternoon Social Hour will be held on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 5-7 p.m., at Glacier Bank, 49430 Hwy. 93.  See you there. Contact the Polson Chamber Office at  (406) 883-5969 for more information.

POLSON — The Polson Flathead Historical Museum will be hosting, “Kerr Dam, The Past and The Future,” on Thursday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Museum and will be presented by Brian Lipscomb of Mission Valley Power. Contact: Polson Flathead Historical Museum (406) 883-3049.

POLSON — An AARP driver safety class will be offered Aug. 17 at the Polson Senior Center from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Call 883-4735 for a reservation.

POLSON — Does Dungeness crab, shrimp, jojo potatoes, coleslaw, lemonade and dessert sound good? If so, tickets are on sale now for the 6th annual PEO Chapter BY sponsored crab crack scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 17, at the Glacier Brewery in Polson. Tickets are $25 per person. Beer will be sold separately. 

The crab crack raises money to help women finance their education through scholarships and low interest loans.

Attendees are asked to bring their own crab cracking tools. The evening features live entertainment by Johnny D and Margery.  

The public is invited to purchase tickets at Glacier Brewing in Polson or by calling 883-1676. A limited number of tickets are available, and any remaining tickets will be sold at the door. P.E.O. is a philanthropic educational organization that provides educational opportunities for women in the form of scholarships, grants, awards and loans.

POLSON — The fourth annual “Smokin’ On The Water” barbecue cook-off, sponsored by the Polson Chamber of Commerce ambassadors, takes place Saturday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Trophies awarded in all categories. Join us in a barbecue cook-off of beef, chicken, pork, or sauces and an open category, “Chef’s Choice,” anything that is edible and grilled. If you think you have the best-smoked brisket or maybe killer ribs or chicken, call to reserve your spot and a chance to say, “I’m the best ‘barbequer’ on the lake.” Registration fee for cooker’s booth is $100 or vendor booth is $45. Contact Sherrie or LaNita at (406) 249-6689 or (406) 253-3130 for more information. 

ST. IGNATIUS — On Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18 and 19, the Fort Connah Restoration Society will host an open house and rendezvous. This event is free to the public and includes demonstrations of time era activities, crafts and games. Fort Connah is located 6 miles north of St. Ignatius at mile marker 39 on Highway 93. For more information, contact David Steindorf at (406) 644-2882 or Scott Cameron at (406) 381-0759.

POLSON — The Greater Polson Community Foundation is holding its annual “Passion for Polson” event on Saturday, Aug. 18, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the lakeside home of Bob and Betty Moore. Tickets are $75 per person. For more information call (406) 883-4044.

PABLO — The People’s Center Celebration and Powwow will be held in Pablo at the center grounds. There will be traditional Native American dancing, drumming and singing from 5pm to dark. Vendors of beadwork, local art and food will be on hand.  Everyone is welcome.  No admission charge for the event.  For more information contact The People’s Center at (406) 675-0160.

POLSON — The first-ever true triathlon on Flathead Lake is planned for Aug. 18. Proceeds raised from this event will go to Mission Valley Aquatics and youth swimming. For more information, contact Heather Knutson at 406-212-0489 or email: hknutson@countrypasta.com, or visit www.polsontriathlon.com

RONAN — Earn some extra money selling your new or used accessories, or spend a little cash purchasing a new scarf, purse, hat or some jewelry on August 18, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Ronan Senior Center, 528 Main Street. Tables are $10; call (406) 676-5441 or (406) 676-2579 for more information or to reserve a table.

POLSON — Mission Valley Aquatics is hosting a Red Cross Lifeguard Certification course August 20-24 in Polson. 

If you’re 15 or older and looking for a great part-time job or challenging career that’s in demand, this Red Cross life guarding program is the place to start. Through videos, group discussion and hands-on practice, you’ll learn patron rescue and surveillance skills, first aid and CPR/AED. Lifeguards must be at least 15 years old and pass certain swimming requirements. The total course is 24-29 hours spread over four full days and a short day on Friday. Applicants earn a two-year life guarding/first aid/CPR/AED certification.

If you are interested in earning your certification and ultimately working at the new Mission Valley Aquatic Center, please consider signing up for this great course. And please forward this email to anyone you know who may be interested, adults with flexible schedules included.

For more information, contact mvaquatics@polson.net or call (406) 883-4567.