POLSON — The Day of Hope, Back to School Health Fair is back and coming to downtown Polson on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., located between First St. W and Third Ave. W in front of the Cove in downtown. This free community event is brought to you by our local faith community, multiple nonprofits, and various business sponsors across the Polson and Mission Valley areas. 

The Day of Hope will include free health screenings, car seat safety checks, giveaways like free school supplies, backpacks, and more while supplies last.There will be experiences for the kids to explore fire trucks, police cars, meet local VIPS, and more. The Day of Hope will also have some of the valley’s best food trucks on hand and will have food available for purchase.

RONAN — Every Thursday through Oct. 12, enjoy the Ronan Farmer’s Market from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Ronan Visitor’s Center on Highway 93.

POLSON — Kiwanis Intl. of Polson will hold their annual Sunset to Summer Wine-Beer Fest under the stars at the beautiful KOA in Polson on Aug. 26 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 each, which includes six drinks and substantial appetizers. There will be a raffle and a silent auction with several prizes awarded during the event. All proceeds help to fund Kiwanis college scholarships as well as the Middle School band, CASA, Junior Golf and Special Olympics to name a few. Tickets are available for sale in advance from Kiwanis members and at the door or call Irene Marchello at 406-249-0969 for more details. Please join us for a lovely evening overlooking Flathead Lake and the Mission Mountains and all for a good cause. 

POLSON — Polson Bay Golf Course will host the Club Championship for PBGC pass holders on Aug. 28. Call 406-407- 7656 for more information. 

POLSON — Polson Bay Golf Course will host the Club Championship for PBGC pass holders on Aug. 28. Call 406-407-7656 for more information.

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, Aug. 30, and on subsequent Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku, including meditation instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom. The classes will be each Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m.  Please join us and take advantage of this opportunity. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, Aug. 30, and on subsequent Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku, including meditation instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom. The classes will be each Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m.  Please join us and take advantage of this opportunity. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.

POLSON — On Thursday, Aug. 31, at 10 a.m. the North Lake County Public Library’s “Story Time” begins again.  It must be fall. Please join us at our temporary location: First United Methodist Church, 301 16th Ave. E. Story Time is geared toward kindergarten readiness, ages 3-5, but everyone is welcome. We read books, make crafts, and play games. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in this interactive program.

BIG ARM — Come and join us at the historic Big Arm School and bring your appetites. Our kitchen crew will be whipped up a delightful breakfast of pancakes, scrambled egg, sausage, coffee, and juice. We will be serving breakfast from 8:30-11 a.m. We do not charge for the meal-but monetary donations are greatly appreciated. These donations help 

POLSON — The North Lake County Public Library will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 2, Sunday, Sept. 3, and Monday, Sept. 4, for the Labor Day weekend.

CHARLO — The Ninpipes Museum of Early Montana presents another “First Saturday” event from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Cameron and Aspen Decker will provide a 20 minute presentation on traditional Native arts from 1-1:20 p.m. Ariel Bleth, a mosaic artist, Shannon DePoe, an artist, Ryder Parot, a flutist and Janice & Megan Snook, porcelain artists will also be present. For more information call 406-644-2435 or go to www.ninepipesmuseum.org

RONAN — Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen will hold their next monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. at the VFW in Ronan on Round Butte Road. Our program will be presented by Jessica Reyes, wildlife biologist, bear conflict specialist and wildlife service dog specialist of the Wind River Bear Institute. She will give a PowerPoint presentation and bring two of her Karelian bear dogs. The public is welcome. 

POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be held at the KwaTaqNuk from noon to 1 p.m. These luncheons give you access to community leaders, help you promote your business and give you insight into community wide issues.

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, Sept. 6, and on subsequent Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku, including meditation instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom. The classes will be each Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m.  Please join us and take advantage of this opportunity. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at Jerry.Smyers@gmail.com.

POLSON — The Polson City Commission meets the first and third Mondays of each month (Wednesday, if the Monday falls on a holiday) at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 106 First Street, E. Meetings are open to the public. Monday, Sept. 4, is Labor Day so the Commission will be on Wednesday.

POLSON — The Polson City Commission meets the first and third Mondays of each month (Wednesday, if the Monday falls on a holiday) at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 106 First Street, E. Meetings are open to the public. Monday Sept. 4 is Labor Day so the Commission will be on Wednesday.

ARLEE — CSKT Tribal Health is sponsoring a Harvest Fest focusing on health in Arlee on Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Community Center on Powwow Road. The event will feature booths with interactive experiences and information on a variety of health topics, including healthy eating, being smoke-free, and maintaining an active lifestyle. Food demonstrations include a dry meat rack and a fermentation station where attendees can follow a recipe and take home a finished product to complete the fermenting process. Everyone is welcome to attend.

POLSON — Joanne and Jim Simpson and the Polson Senior Center will present: “Living in America: An Immigrant Story of Haiti: From Slavery to the 21st Century” by Mr. Turnier Esperance. Turnier will share the unique story of Haiti at The Polson Senior Center, on Thursday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. Those interested may also join us via Zoom - email: haitiansportsfoundation@gmail.com for a zoom link. 

POLSON — The Lake County Republican Pachyderm meeting will take place at the Polson Rural Fire Dept., 25b Regatta Rd. For this one meeting we will be starting at 11:30 a.m. to accommodate the speaker’s schedule.

 Our speaker for this Pachyderm meeting will be Don “K” Kaltschmidt, the Montana GOP Chairman. Come to hear what Don K has to say about the state of the GOP and I am sure there will be time for questions.

POLSON — The Polson Farmer’s Market is open every Friday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. until October. Located in downtown Polson, 3rd Ave. W, (in front of the Cove Deli) the market offers locally produced fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, cheese, eggs, honey, jams & jellies, baked goods, bedding plants, jewelry, photography, art, pottery, and many more unique craft items.