POLSON — The Port Polson Players present “The Hue Revue,” comedy including colorful musical melodies Wednesday Aug. 21, thru Sunday, Sept. 1. Wednesday-Sundays the curtain is at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Call for reservations at (406) 883-9212 or email: portpolsonplayers@centurytel.net.

POLSON — The Flathead River Indian Nation Finals Tour Rodeo will be held at the Polson Fairgrounds Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 22-24 with nightly performances at 6:30 p.m. 

DIXON — The Dixon Melon Days celebration on Aug. 23-24. is free to the public with fun for the entire family. Activities include a parade at 11 a.m. and a dance with a band from 6-10 p.m. on Friday. There are food booths; old time kids and adult games; lawn tractor races; live entertainment; Farmer Olympics; horseshoes; “the Little Buckaroo Rodeo” and the best melons in western Montana. This year the “Little Buckaroo Rodeo” has new events and an expanded time. For more information, go to: www.facebook.com/DixonMelonDays.

ST. IGNATIUS — Zion Lutheran Daycare will have a donation only yard sale at Diamond and Second Ave. in their parking lot on Aug. 23 and 24 from 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Donations will be used for scholarships for students needing assistance. Donated items that are clean and in good condition are welcomed. For further information, you may call Zion Lutheran Daycare at (406) 745-2273 or LaVonne Olmsted at (406) 745-3423.

CHARLO — Montana’s Shakespeare in the Park production of “Henry V” is Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. in the Palmer Park in Charlo. If it rains, the play moves to the Charlo gym.

POLSON — This year’s annual “Rotary Festival for Youth and Chili Cook-off” on Aug. 24, takes place at Riverside Park on the south side of the Armed Forces Bridge in Polson. This event includes children’s games and activities, raffle, etc. Please make any checks payable to Polson Rotary. Your support is appreciated. Call the Polson Chamber of Commerce at (406) 883-5969, for more information.

DAYTON — Mission Mountain Winery encourages all wine lovers to attend our free event on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Vertical tasting of Mission Mountain Winery Cabernet Sauvignon is a part of the winery’s continuing program to educate the community about the aging and care of fine wine. It is the presentation of wine from older to younger vintages allowing one 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 and followed by the 2004 and 2007 vintages. Mission Mountain Winery is located on Highway 93 in Dayton. 

POLSON - Sandpiper Art Gallery presents the 2nd Annual QuickDraw Art Show and Auction at Glacier Brewery located at 6 10th Avenue in Polson on Saturday, August 24th from 5-8 p.m. Watch as artists create new works in sixty short minutes, all of which will be available at a live auction starting at 7pm. For more information contact Sandpiper Gallery at 883-5956.

PLAINS — The Sanders County Fair and PRCA Rodeo at the Sanders County Fairgrounds is Aug. 27-Sept. 2, 8 a.m. to midnight daily. Parking is $5 but fairgrounds entrance is free. Arena events start Thursday, Aug. 29, with the PRCA sanctioned bull riding and then two nights of PRCA rodeo, Friday, Aug. 30 and Saturday, Aug. 31. The demolition derby ends the fair on Sunday, Sept. 1. Event fees vary. Go to http://www.sanderscountyfair.com, for more information.

POLSON — The Port Polson Players present “The Hue Revue,” comedy including colorful musical melodies Wednesday Aug. 21, thru Sunday, Sept. 1. Wednesday-Sundays the curtain is at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Call for reservations at (406) 883-9212 or email: portpolsonplayers@centurytel.net.

ARLEE — Purchase your produce for the week at Jocko Valley Farmers’ Market, as well as some great baked goods, value added foods and arts and crafts. Enjoy a delicious dinner served by the Arlee Senior Center and local, live music. On  Aug. 28, Rennie Frank entertains from 5-7 p.m. For more information or to be a vendor, contact Kelley at (406) 726-5550

RONAN — Little Lambs Christian Preschool is gearing up for the 2013-14 school year. Our open house is Thursday, Aug. 29, at 6 p.m. 

For more information, leave a message at (406) 676-8283 or (406) 676-8280. Little Lambs Christian Preschool is located at 35681 Terrace Lake Road, Ronan. 

POLSON — Polson Community Church is serving their Fifth Friday dinner on Aug. 30, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. They are located at 1814 First St. E. Bring your family and friends for a pre-Labor Day dinner and leave the cooking to us. Polson Community Church worship services begin each Sunday at 11 a.m. with Seekers at 9:45 a.m. All are welcome. 

POLSON — On Friday, Aug. 30, Friends Forever Mentoring will present music, barbecue, and beer beginning at 5 p.m. at Glacier Brewing. There will be a $5 cover charge. Dinner includes barbecued pulled pork, coleslaw, and baked beans for $6.There will be a silent auction and music will feature JIMnl. 

POLSON - Last chance to sign up for fall soccer! Aug. 30, Cherry Valley School, 11:30 to 1; Sept. 3, Cherry Valley School, 3:30 to 5:00. Or you can mail registration and payment to PYSA, P.O. Box 1337, Polson, MT 59860. Cost is now $50 as early registration discount expired 6/10. No registrations will be accepted after 9/3. For more info visit polsonyouthsoccer.org.

POLSON — Good Shepherd’s Little Friends Preschool, located at 409 4th Ave. E., will have an open house on Friday, Aug. 30, from 4-5:30 p.m. All are welcome to come and meet teacher Heather Holmes, explore the newly remodeled classroom and learn more about the program. For more information, call Heather Holmes at (406) 370-6397 or visit the GSLC website at: www.gslcpolsonmt.com.

POLSON — This year’s Brew Tour will feature local Flathead Valley brew; Glacier Brewery, Flathead Lake Brewery, Tamarack Brewery, and Great Northern. These delicious brews will be served from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. hosted by The KwaTaqNuk Resort. This event runs in conjunction with the Chamber’s Smokin’ on the Water.

POLSON — The fifth annual Smokin’ On The Water Barbecue Cook-Off, sponsored by the Polson Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, takes place on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Trophies will be awarded in all categories. Come find out who will earn bragging rights to the best barbecue on the Flathead. There will be food, vendors, music, and more.  

POLSON — Sandpiper Gallery’s exhibit “Yin and Yang: Functional and Abstract” features basketry; leather; fiber; clay and abstract art by Brigitte Miller; Holly Wurl; Mary Sale; Jean Stromnes; Margery Christensen; Nancy Gordon and invited Lakeside fiber artist Joan Renne. The exhibit runs Aug. 13-Sept. 20 with a reception Friday, Aug. 16, from 5-7 p.m.

POLSON — A “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” class is scheduled for Wednesdays, from 10-11:30 a.m., Aug. 15-Sept. 18 at the O’Maley meeting room in Providence St. Joseph Medical Center.. There is no fee for the class. It is sponsored by the Area VI Agency on Aging, St. Joe’s, and Lake Co. Extension Service, to help caregivers take care of themselves, better understand their emotions, communicate more effectively, and find local resources. Please contact Jane at (406) 883-7284 or 1-800-266-4188, for more information or to sign up. Class size is limited.

POLSON — The last chance to sign up for fall soccer is on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Cherry Valley School, from 3:30-5 p.m. You may also mail registration and payment to PYSA, P.O. Box 1337, Polson, Montana, 59860. Cost is now $50, as early registration discount expired June 10. No registrations will be accepted after Sept. 3. For more information, visit: polsonyouthsoccer.org.

POLSON — Calling all Lake County Democrats to join us for a picnic at Boettcher Park, by Polson Golf Course, on Friday, Sept. 6, at 5:30 p.m. Ham and turkey will be provided. Bring a salad or dessert, chairs, and BYOB. Enjoy good food, good music, good company, and an opportunity to visit with other fellow Democrats. The Lake County Central Committee sponsors this event.