Thursday, July 26
Block party promises food and fun
POLSON — Kids can bounce, slide or get a friend wet in the dunk tank, at a “funtastic” evening of fun and food for kids and adults at the third annual community block party, Thursday, July 26, at the Polson United Methodist Church, 301 16th Ave. E.
Games and activities begin at 6 p.m. Kids should bring a swimsuit and towel to enjoy the “wet” activities. Free food includes hamburgers, hot dogs, desserts and drinks. Emergency services vehicles will be on display for kids to see and touch during the party.
Persons of all ages are invited to attend. For information call (406) 883-6161.
Library hosts book-signing
POLSON — Hot Springs resident Cheri Lawson will sign copies of her new children’s book, “Moose Country School,” from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 26, at the North Lake County Public Library in Polson. All are invited.
Tribal law conference on tap at KwaTaqNuk
POLSON — The Appellate Court of The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes is having a Tribal Law Conference on Thursday, July 26 and Friday, July 27 at the Best Western KwaTaqNuk Resort. The conference fees are $350, which also includes breakfast and lunch for both days. For more information or to register, contact: SCKT-Appellate Court, C/O Abby Dupuis, PO Box 278, Pablo, MT 59855 or send an email to abbyd@cskt.org or call (406) 675-2700 ext. 1032.
Friday, July 27
Flathead Lake 3-on-3 Hoop Shoot starts
POLSON — Flathead Lake 3-on-3 basketball tournament will take place July 27-29, on Main Street in Polson. The basketball tournament will have 300 teams. All proceeds are donated back to the community including $1,000 to chamber beautification. Contact Anderson Broadcasting at (406) 883-5255 or 1-800-750-KERR for more information.
Orders for Mission birthday calendars being taken
ST. IGNATIUS — Orders for the St. Ignatius Chamber of Commerce birthday calendars may be made at Rod’s Harvest Foods on Friday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It may be more convenient for you to bring a list with the birthdays you wish to have on it. The calendars are $8 and information for the immediate family is included. Additional names are 50 cents each. For more information you may call LaVonne Olmsted at (406) 745-3423.
Tribal law conference on tap at KwaTaqNuk
POLSON — The Appellate Court of The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes is having a Tribal Law Conference on Thursday, July 26 and Friday, July 27 at the Best Western KwaTaqNuk Resort. The conference fees are $350, which also includes breakfast and lunch for both days. For more information or to register, contact: SCKT-Appellate Court, C/O Abby Dupuis, PO Box 278, Pablo, MT 59855 or send an email to abbyd@cskt.org or call (406) 675-2700 ext. 1032.
Saturday, July 28
Beer, wine tasting held at historical museum
POLSON — Come and enjoy wine and beer tasting, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment while viewing the museum’s collections. The event will be held on Saturday, July 28, at the Polson Flathead Historical Museum from 7 to 9 p.m. at the museum at 708 Main St. Tickets are $25 per person and available at The Museum, The Terrace Flowers and Gifts, and Crow’s Nest Art Gallery. Contact Kathy Farmer at (406) 883-3049.
Families invited to People’s Center
PABLO — The People’s Center will hold a Family Fun Day on July 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be basket-making, fry bread, native games, a teepee raising, a stew lunch, hide tanning demonstrations, drumming and singing, crafts for kids and more.
For more information or to volunteer to help at the event, contact Marie Torosian at (406) 675-0160.
Flathead Lake 3-on-3 continues
POLSON — Flathead Lake 3-on-3 basketball tournament will take place July 27-29, on Main Street in Polson. The basketball tournament will have 300 teams. All proceeds are donated back to the community including $1,000 to chamber beautification. Contact Anderson Broadcasting at (406) 883-5255 or 1-800-750-KERR for more information.
Skate jam planned in Mission
ST. IGNATIUS — Skate Ignatius will host the second of three fundraising skate jams for the Montana Skatepark Association at noon on July 28. The top three skaters in each age division will qualify for the finals in Missoula, to be held Aug. 11. Entry is $10, and there are two age divisions: 16 and under and 17 and up. All proceeds go to the Montana Skatepark Association to fund the China banks expansion at the MOBASH skate park in Missoula. Jam format is five skaters in three-minute runs.
Sunday, July 29
Flathead Lake 3-on-3 tournament wraps up
POLSON — Flathead Lake 3-on-3 basketball tournament will take place July 27-29, on Main Street in Polson. The basketball tournament will have 300 teams. All proceeds are donated back to the community including $1,000 to chamber beautification. Contact Anderson Broadcasting at (406) 883-5255 or 1-800-750-KERR for more information.
Monday, July 30
Lake County Fair on the horizon
RONAN — Plan to attend the Lake County Fair in Ronan, Monday, July 30 thru Saturday, August 4. For more information pick up a Fair preview book at the Valley Journal office or Ronan Telephone Company.
Vacation Bible school offered in Polson
POLSON — A community-wide vacation Bible school will be held Monday, July 30, through Friday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Polson. The camp is for all children entering kindergarten through sixth grade. There is no charge, but a freewill offering will be taken daily. Campers will need to bring a sack lunch. The VBS camp will include worship, Bible study, music, arts and crafts, snacks and games.
This year’s day camp will be hosted at First Presbyterian, 301 Fourth Ave. E. Co-sponsors are Good Shepherd Lutheran and First United Methodist Church. Counselors from Glacier Presbyterian Camp at Flathead Lake will lead the activities this year.
Please call First Presbyterian Church, (406) 883-5807, or Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, (406) 883-5864, with any questions. Registration and parent permission forms can be picked up at any of the three sponsoring churches.
Friday, August 3
Little Big Band to play at Lake County Fair
RONAN — There will not be a monthly community dance this month at the Terrace Lake Community Church. The “Little Big Band” will be back in August. They will be playing Friday, Aug. 3, at 4 p.m. prior to the Lake County Fair talent show. Hope to see you there. For more information call Jim Pettit at (406) 676-8224.
Saturday, August 4
Free flights offered at Ronan airport
RONAN — In conjunction with Ronan Pioneer Days and the Fair, the Lake County Chapter No. 1122 of the Experimental Aircraft Association will be hosting Young Eagles Flights at Ronan Airport (7S0) on Saturday morning, Aug. 4, starting at 9 a.m. All kids between the ages of 8 and 17, with their parents’ approval, can get a ride in an airplane free of charge.
Monday, August 6
Vacation Bible school plans ‘going for the gold’
POLSON — “Going for the gold” is the theme for Polson Foursquare Church’s vacation Bible school planned for Aug. 6-10. Activities include soccer, art and cheer camp, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to noon.
Please call (883-9347) or email (pfcgregg@gmail.com) to register, and for further details regarding the camp.
On Friday there will be a family meal with the local Tribal Waves strength team.
Tuesday, August 7
Sports physicals offered
RONAN — Sports physicals for the 2012-13 school year will be held Tuesday, Aug. 7, from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Ronan Events Center commons. Physicals are $25 and are provided by multiple doctor and nurse stations from St. Luke Community Health. Parental signatures are required, and proceeds from the clinic go to area booster clubs.
