Saturday, August 24
Join ‘Family Fun Day’
POLSON — The Mission Valley Aquatic & Fitness Center, 309 Ridgewater Dr., invites you to Family Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be a bouncy house, food trucks, face painting, free swimming and a $5 dunk tank.
Sunday, August 25
Celebrate of D’Aste
CHARLO — Celebration of the historic community of D’Aste will include memories, music, and games for children at a gathering on Sunday, Aug. 25, from 3-5 p.m. at the old D’Aste Church, south of Charlo on Dublin Gulch Road. All are invited at no charge.
Pine Cone Classic played
POLSON — The Pine Cone Classic (Club Championship) will be held on Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Polson Bay Country Club. The Pine Cone Classic is open to Polson Bay Golf Course passholders. Call for more info.: 406-883-8230.
Semper Fi Poker Card Shoot held
POLSON — Hellroaring Maring Corps Detachment 1041 Semper Fi Poker Card Shoot at the Polson Shooting Range, 38386 Kerr Dam Road, begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug 24. Veterans from all Branches or currently surviving active-duty members are invited to shoot in this free event. Bring your own 9 mm pistol with iron sites. Ammo will be provided. Winner will receive a 22 caliber six shooter pistol. Preregistration is required contact Mark Colvin at: topcolvin@yahoo.com or call or text 706-601-8777.
Wednesday, August 28
Free meditation class
ZOOM — Join free online meditation class Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m. For more information call 847-721-0665.
Irrigators to meet
RONAN — The Flathead Irrigation District will hold their monthly meeting, Aug. 28, at 1 p.m. at Mission West Community Development Partners building, 407 Main Street SW.
Page Turners to read ‘The Lightning Thief’
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library’s Page Turner’s Youth Book Club will meet from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Grab your copy of the “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riodan early in the month and come ready to share your favorite parts.
Sanders County Fair begins
PLAINS — The 2024 Sanders County Fair takes place Aug. 28-Sept. 1 and includes three full nights of PRCA Rodeo performances, a demolition derby, rides, and a wide variety of food and fun.
Thursday, August 29
Rock the Dock
POLSON — Listen to Kelley and Ben on Thursday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
There will be food, drinks, live music and more.
Friday, August 30
FWP hosts outdoor speaker series at Flathead Lake State Park
KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting an outdoor speaker series in August in the Harry Horn Picnic Shelter at the Wayfarers Unit of Flathead Lake State Park, 8600 Mt. Hwy 35, Bigfork. The speaker series event is held every Friday evening from 7-7:45 p.m. in August. There is no cost to attend the event, but registration is required. Call the ranger station for more information and to register at 406-837-3041, ext. 0.
On Aug. 30 the presentation will be: FWP Tribal Liaison Kqyn Kuka.
Rock the Dock
POLSON — Listen to Northern Lights Band on Friday, Aug. 30, at 7 p.m. at the KwaTaqNuk Resort. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. There will be food, drinks, live music and more.
Saturday, August 31
Dust off dancing shoes for Big Arm Barn dance
BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will host our 15th annual barn dance on Friday, Aug. 31, from 5:30-9 p.m. at our historic Big Arm School. We will serve grilled burgers with all the fixings, coleslaw, baked beans, potato chips, and a beverage. Everyone loves the delicious huckleberry ice cream from the Cove Deli that we serve for dessert. Dinner is from 5:30-7 p.m. We gladly accept donations for the meal. We will be holding a 50/50 raffle, and we will give away door prizes. Live music will be provided by “Music by the Country Folks” from 7-9 p.m. They encourage you to join and sing along with some of your “old-time favorites,” and dust off your dancing shoes for a fun-filled evening. Contact Nancy Foster at 406-849-5064 with any questions.
Library closes for Labor Day holiday
POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed from Saturday, Aug. 31, through Monday, Sept. 2. We look forward to seeing you again on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 9 a.m.
Open enrollment parenting class held
POLSON — “Children in Between,” an open enrollment parenting class will be held on three consecutive Saturday sessions 8/31, 9/3, and 9/10, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at 410 1st St. E. Call 406-883-0158 to reserve your spot.
Tuesday, September 3
Open enrollment parenting class held
POLSON — “Children in Between,” an open enrollment parenting class will be held on three consecutive Tuesday sessions 8/27, 9/3, and 9/10, from 5-7 p.m., at 410 1st St. E. Call 406-883-0158 to reserve your spot
Wednesday, September 4
Neurodegenerative Disease Support Group to meet
RONAN — On Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. at St. Luke Community Hospital, 107 Sixth Ave. SW, in the Cottonwood Conference room (across from the cafeteria).
This month’s focus will be on “Caregiving” presented by Dixie Bisson from Western Montana Aging Services. This group meets each month to provide an opportunity for individuals and their loved ones to connect with others who are also living with PD, MS or ALS.
Call Monte for more information at 406-253-3484.
Friday, September 6
Get an ID for your child
POLSON — The Mission Valley Elks Club will provide EZ Child ID to create an ID for the children in your life, from 3-6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, at the Elks Club, 512 Main Street. Come take advantage of this amazing service. For questions, call 406-883-1695.
