Mission Valley Events Roundup

“Who Gets the Lake Place" – 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. 24 at The Theatre on the Lake in Polson; the Port Polson Players continue their 50th season of summer theatre with the original musical comedy, penned by John Mercer and starring Mike Gillpatrick, Neal Lewing, Ann Peacock and Cathy Gillhouse. Make reservations at portpolsonplayers.com or by calling 406-883-9212.

Business Pulse Block Party – 5-8 p.m. Aug. 21 on Third Ave. E. in Polson; the Polson Chamber event mixes live music, food trucks, local vendors, games and activities with expert presentations and business open houses.

Used Book Sale – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 22 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Polson Public Library; browse a huge selection of recently donated books and media spanning many genres. Proceeds support the library’s educational programs, resources, and services.

Artists of Polson Studio Tour – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 23-24; learn more about local artists during this self-guided tour. Participants include Vickie Edwards, Sue Arneson, Patsi Pohle, Lance Boen, Carole Carberry and Don Carberry, Andrea Johnson, Sheila Williams, Jed Williams, Vicky Poole, Beverly Warren Leigh, Natalie Raffield, Kathleen Collins and Carol MacIntyre. Exit Realty hosts an opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 22; a map and tour booklet are available online at www.artistsofpolson.com.

Family Fun Day – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 23 at Mission Valley Aquatics in Polson; free swimming, food trucks, games, prizes, bounce houses, and a dunk tank are on tap.

Shakespeare in the Parks: As You Like It – 5 p.m. Aug. 24, Palmer Park in Charlo; traveling troupe stages a free performance of the Bard’s comedy in the park’s shady environs.

Shakespeare in the Parks: Henry V – 6-8 p.m. Aug. 25 in the amphitheatre at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Polson; the Tim Finley Band performs before the show, and food, drinks and concessions are available from 4-9 p.m. The performance is free. Learn more at shakespeareintheparks.org.

Ribbon-cutting at Sacajawea Pump House – 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at Sacajawea Park in Polson; Sandpiper Art Gallery's Art4Polson unveils its latest public mural by artist Penni Weyant.

Dayton Daze – Sept. 5 in Dayton; festivities include food and crafts at the Dayton Church starting at 9 a.m.; games with prizes at the Dayton School at 11 a.m.; vendors and Chief Cliff Fire Support activities and games at the Dayton Park; and the parade at 2 p.m.

The American West – continuing through Sept. 5 at Sandpiper Gallery and Gifts in Polson; gallery members celebrate the spirit of the West. Visit www.sandpiperartgalleryandgifts.com.

Market on Main – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays on Main Street in Ronan; enjoy games, vendors, music and food.

Farmers’ Markets – Ronan: 4-7 p.m. Thursdays at the Ronan Visitor’s Center, with live music (www.facebook.com/RonanFarmersMarket); Polson: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays on Third Ave. West (polsonfarmersmarket.com); Mission Falls Market: 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays at Good Old Days Park in St. Ignatius (www.facebook.com/missionfallsmarket). Support local famers and crafters at these weekly markets.

Yoga by the Lake – 6 p.m. Monday and Thursday through August at Sacajawea Park under the cottonwood trees; these yoga classes will have something for everyone, whether participants are very familiar with yoga or are new to the mat. Classes are $10 drop-in with multiple payment options; email [email protected].

Arts & Crafts in Polson – 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays at Summit Independent Living, 3 Ninth Ave. West, Suite 1 in Polson; join CSKT elder Tammie Miller for an afternoon of crafting, companionship and snacks. Bring a craft project or use available materials to start one. Open to people of all abilities; call 406-215-1604 for more information.

Cheerful Heart Cancer Support Group – noon-1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Church of the Nazarene in Pablo; church pastor Matthew Connolly leads the group, which welcomes those recently diagnosed or undergoing treatment, cancer survivors, and/or family members. Learn more at www.cheerfulheart.org or email [email protected].

Kiwanis – first Thursday of the month, noon at KwaTaqNuk Resort, and third Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m. at Bunkers, Polson Bay Golf Course; Kiwanis is an international organization dedicated to improving the world one child, one community at a time. Meetings are open to the public.

Open Mic and Jam – 7 p.m. Fridays at the Western Montana Musicians Co-op, Main Street in Ronan; also on tap is a weekly Community Jam at 7 p.m. Saturdays and a drum circle from 7-9 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. Learn more at www.mtmusic.org.

Friday Crafting Day – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays at Three Chiefs Culture Center in Pablo; bring a project and enjoy conversation and guidance (as needed). Visit ThreeChiefs.org.

Upcoming Public Meetings

Ronan City Council – 6 p.m. Aug. 27, City Hall

Email event submissions to [email protected].