POLSON — The Greater Polson Community Foundation’s “Passion for Polson” annual dinner is scheduled for Thursday, July 20. Go to: greaterpolsoncommunityfoundation.org, for more information.

RONAN — The Ronan Farmers Market is the place to find locally grown vegetables, meats, eggs, nursery plants, baked goods and jams, and of course, Montana-made crafts. The market is open every Thursday from 3:30-6:30 p.m. behind the Ronan Visitor Center. Come out and support your local farmers and artisans. 

Climate Cafe Polson is hosted by the Flathead Lakers on the third Friday of every month to normalize the conversation about climate impacts to our area. Climate Cafe is an open, respectful, accepting space for people concerned about the climate crisis to discuss their questions, concerns, and hopes. The next Climate Cafe is meeting will be held on Friday, July 21, from 9-11 a.m. at the Flathead Lakers patio. Coffee and baked goods provided. For more information contact the facilitator, Hannah at 406-638-1149.

POLSON — From July 21-August 6, “The Nerd” hits the Port Polson Players’ Polson stage. Considered Larry Shue’s masterpiece, this razor-sharp comedy has become a theatre classic. Willum, an up-and-coming architect, and his local weather caster girlfriend Tansy are obviously meant for each other. But when each is offered a job far away, it’s up to their friend Axel, a seasoned theatre critic, to keep them together. 

Seating is reserved by calling the Players box office at 406-883-9212 or online at portpolsonplayers.com; walk-ins are welcome also. Tickets are $19 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and students, with a $1 discount for MVFA members and veterans. 

POLSON —Polson Fairgrounds Inc. announces a Seaplane Fly-In scheduled for July 21 and 22. Go to: polsonfairgroundsinc.com for more information.

POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts is pleased to present its 2023 two-day juried art show on July 22 and 23, featuring original fine art and fine craft. The festival will again be located at Sacajawea Park with high visibility from Highway 93 and Polson Bay. Go to: sandpiperartgalleryandgifts.com to apply online or by PDF. 

PLAINS — The seventh annual Plains Wildhorse 3-on-3 Shootout will take place on July 22 at Amundson Sports Complex. Registration deadline is July 14 and the entry fee is $160. Divisions will include first grade through adult. For more information, call Erica Swanson Lawyer at 406-544-8493.

RONAN — The 2023 Lake County Fair Horse Show begins at the fairgrounds in Ronan at 9 a.m.

  Calling all Flathead Lake lovers. Get ready for an amazing day of fun on the water at the annual Poker Paddle for Clean Water on July 22! We're thrilled to announce that this year we're offering youth tickets for $35 to paddlers aged 17 and under. Parents or guardians must be present, but this is a great opportunity for families to enjoy the beautiful lake together! Bring your kayaks, SUPs, canoes, or swimming abilities and choose between our short, medium, or long course and paddle to designated stops on the picturesque south end of Flathead Lake in Polson. Along the way, collect playing cards to build your winning hand. Each player will receive a commemorative gift. At the end of the paddle, we'll award prizes for both the best and worst hand, so bring your poker face and get ready to show off your skills on the water. Our event kicks off at The Kwataqnuk Resort. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to have fun while supporting clean water initiatives!

POLSON — Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts’ two-day juried art show, featuring original fine art and fine craft will be located at Sacajawea Park. 

LAKESIDE — Save the date for the 8th Annual Flathead Lake Run from 8 a.m. - noon at Lakeside’s Volunteer Park. This year’s run includes a kids’ 1-mile run and a 10k, in addition to the popular 5k. Run for the love of Flathead Lake on July 23. Go to: flatheadlakers.org, for more information.

POLSON — The Lake County Fair Shotgun Sporting Clays event begins at noon at Big Sky Sporting Clays, 42295 Irvine Flats Road in Polson. Call 406-883-2000 for more information. 

RONAN — Lake County Fair judging interviews will be held at the Lake County Fairgrounds at 1 p.m. followed by the Northwest Counties Farm Bureau Youth luncheon at 2 p.m.

RONAN — The Lake County Fair dog show begins at 8 a.m. Non-perishable open class check in takes place from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. A family style dinner will be served at 5 p.m. Livestock arrival, including swine weigh off trailer from 3-6 p.m. and livestock weigh in from 6-8 p.m., will take place. The annual Lake County Fair is a big event in the lives of many boys, girls and adults in the area, especially for 4-H and FFA students. Go to: lakemt.gov/fair/events.html for event schedules or pick up a Fair Book from local retailers.

RONAN — From 7-11 a.m. the Lake County Fair

will hold a 4-H breakfast. The swine show takes place

from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Horticulture Barn opens

at 10 a.m. Perishable open class check-in is from 9

a.m.-3:30 p.m. The cat show is at 1 p.m. A family style

dinner takes place at 5 p.m. At 6 p.m. market beef

judging takes place. Open class judges orientation is at

6:30 p.m. and open class judging happens between 7-9

p.m.

RONAN — From 7-11 a.m. the Lake County Fair will hold a 4-H breakfast. The swine show takes place from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  The Horticulture Barn opens at 10 a.m. Perishable open class check-in is from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The cat show is at 1 p.m. A family style dinner takes place at 5 p.m.

RONAN — Breakfast is served from 7-11 a.m. at the Lake County Fair. The Kid Zone is open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Judges orientation is at 8:30 a.m. The Sheep Show is at 9 a.m., the Goat Show is at 11:30 a.m., the Fashion Review is at 4:30 p.m., the Small Fry Stock Show is at 5 p.m., the Market Livestock Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. and the Market Livestock Sale starts at 7 p.m.

RONAN — The Ronan Farmers Market is the place to find locally grown vegetables, meats, eggs, nursery plants, baked goods and jams, and of course, Montana-made crafts. 

The market is open every Thursday from 3:30-6:30 p.m. behind the Ronan Visitor Center. 

Come out and support your local farmers and artisans. 

POLSON — All summer reading programs will be held at the library’s temporary location, 301 16th Ave. E. (United Methodist Church building). See you at 10 a.m.

RONAN — Tickets to the Ronan Chamber crab boil with all the fixin’s are for sale at $40 a piece. Get ready for a family style Crab Fest and grab your grandmas, coolers, camp chairs crab pliers, favorite beverages and bibs and meet us at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Live music and so much more from 5-7 p.m. More information at ronanchamber.com

HOT SPRINGS — For two days on the north lawn of Symes Hot Springs Hotel the annual Hot Springs Blues Festival will feature true blues. The Pleasure Kings will play nightly from 6-8 p.m. and from 8:30-10:30 p.m. JD and the Jaguars will perform. 

Call 406-741-2361 or go to: symeshotspringsbluesfestival.com for updates.

RONAN — Lake County Fair festivities continue with a breakfast from 8-11 a.m. The kid zone will be open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. A Rabbit Show is at 9 a.m. and the Mission Mountain Quilt Guild Show takes place at K. W. Harvey Elementary gymnasium from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The Poultry Show is at 1 p.m. and the Rabbit Show is at 2:30 p.m. Beef Showmanship takes place at 6 p.m. and a teen dance starts at 9 p.m. 

POLSON — The Polson Business Community invites you to participate in the 23rd annual Polson Main Street Flathead Cherry Festival from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, July 29 and 30. They are proud to note that this two-day event has been recognized among the top five must-see tourism attractions in the state. 

The festival includes fresh local cherry sales, artists, vendors, local food and drinks.

HOT SPRINGS — On the north lawn of Symes Hot Springs Hotel the Hot Springs Blues Festival will feature true blues from around the Northwest. Music performed from 4-6 p.m. will be by the Kenny James Miller Band with Money Penny performing from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mudslide Charley plays from 9-11 p.m. Call 406-741-2361 or go to: symeshotspringsbluesfestival.com for updates.

POLSON — The Flathead Cherry Festival will hold a sidewalk chalk art contest from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 29. Get ready and be creative on your block of the sidewalk – al all-ages contest with prizes for winners in different categories. 

Pick up chalk beginning at noon. The contest will be judged at 5 p.m.

POLSON — The Flathead Cherry Festival will hold a sidewalk chalk art contest from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 29. 

Get ready and be creative on your block of the sidewalk – all-ages contest with prizes for winners in different categories. Pick up chalk beginning at noon. The contest will be judged at 5 p.m.

RONAN — The Lake County Fair continues with breakfast at the fairgrounds from 8-11 a.m. 

The kid zone is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and the beef and dairy breeding and showmanship program is from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

The Quilt Show continues from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at K.W. Harvey Elementary. 

The Large Animal Round Robin takes place between 3 and 4 p.m. with the small animal Round Robin to follow. 

A ranch rodeo take place from 5-8 p.m. All livestock will be released between 7-9 p.m. with clipping chutes removed.

BIG ARM — The Big Arm Association will hold our second Community Yard Sale on Saturday July 29 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at our historic Big Arm School. Donations are now being accepted during our Thursday coffee hour 10 a.m.-noon or for other drop off arrangements please call Nancy/Jeff at 406-849-5064 or Ron Roberts at 406-871-5809 or e-mail- thebigarmassociation@gmail.com. You can also rent a space at our yard sale for a donation of $10. Please bring your own table. Please let us know so we can reserve a spot for you. All proceeds from the sale will be used to maintain our historic Big Arm School.

POLSON — At 2 p.m. Anderson Broadcasting will host a cherry spitting contest. Cherries will be provided for this all-ages competition.

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RONAN — At 9 a.m. the NBHA barrel race takes place at the Lake County Fairgrounds.

POLSON — The final day of the Cherry Festival takes place on Main Street in downtown from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

POLSON — The final day of the Cherry Festival takes place on Main Street in downtown from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

POLSON — A full pancake breakfast to start your morning right will be served at the Elks Lodge on Main Street from 7-11 a.m.

POLSON — A full pancake breakfast to start your morning right will be served at the Elks Lodge on Main Street from 7-11 a.m.

POLSON — At 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 30, enter your prized baked or cooked recipes for a chance to win the title of the Best Pie, Sweet or Savory. Visit the website for more details.

POLSON — Feeling lost in your faith? Receive free guidance every Sunday. Come join us on the hill at Polson Community Church, 1814 1st Street E, at 10:30 a.m. 

RONAN — Mission Valley Backcountry Horsemen will have their next monthly meeting on Aug. 1, at 7 p.m. at the Ronan VFW on Round Butte Rd. Our club will discuss the remainder of our trail projects to be completed for 2023 and the projects we’ve completed so far. Hope to see you there.

POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce will hold a luncheon on Aug. 2 at noon, in the KwaTakNuk banquet room. George Simpson, Interim Police Chief, will speak about the downtown vagrancy issue and the steps being taken to improve the issue.

PABLO — Salish Kootenai College will hold their final basketball clinic on Aug. 2 and 3 for students in 9th-12 grade. Students will get hands-on training while learning the fundamentals of basketball. Students will get to play with SKC basketball players at each session.

To register or if you have questions call Coach Harris at 406-529-8217.

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen Center is offering free online meditation classes. Join the Center on 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. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class. 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.