Mission Valley Events Roundup

Hello Summer Business Pulse Event – 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 18 at KwaTaqNuk Resort & Casino; Polson Chamber’s family-friendly event welcomes summer with food, music and networking opportunities.

Water Safety Instructor Certification Class — 3-7 p.m. June 19 and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 20-21, at Mission Valley Aquatics & Fitness; this class includes training, swimming techniques and water safety education. Register by calling Rayanne Crick at 406-883-4367 or email [email protected]. 

Fort Connah Rendezvous — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 20-21 at Fort Connah; visit the fort for a traditional bagpipe and Native drum welcome. This event includes black power demonstrations, historical reenactments, kids' activities, a traders row and guided tours. Visit www.facebook.com/fortconnah to learn more. 

Polson Rural Fire Membership Hamburger Feed — 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 20 at the Big Arm Fire Station; enjoy burgers, meet local volunteer firefighters and see some of the volunteer department’s new equipment and fire trucks during the free event. Donations accepted; call 406-890-8488 for information.

Race Unity Day Potluck Picnic — 12 p.m. June 21 at the Good Old Days pavilion; join the event for speakers, art projects, puzzles and music. 

Vacation Bible School — 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 23-25 at Mission Valley United Methodist Church, 70715 Highway 93, St Ignatius; for more information, visit www.missionvalley-umc.org. 

"Bridging the Worlds" with Buck Hitswithastick — 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 26 at the North Lake County Library; this Montana Voices explores intersections of traditional knowledge and contemporary life while helping the audience understand the resilience and continuity of Indigenous cultures. 

250 Polson Independence Eve Fireworks — at dusk July 3 at Riverside Park; join the Polson Chamber of Commerce for a fireworks show on the lake. The chamber is accepting donations to help make this event happen. Visit https://tinyurl.com/Polson-Fireworks to donate. 

Arlee Esyapqeyni Celebration – June 30-July 5 at the Powwow Grounds in Arlee; the annual celebration includes dance and drum competitions July 3-5, with a Snake Dance July 4. The annual powwow showcases Indigenous culture with traditional dances, tribal games, and arts and crafts.

“Happy Birthday U.S.A” Parade – noon July 4 in Arlee; this year’s parade begins at Arlee High School, with trophies awarded afterwards at the Arlee Jocko Valley Museum, which also hosts a 250th Birthday Party, with cake refreshments and yard games. The museum will also debut this year’s displays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call Alvaretta Morin at 406-726-3167 for details.

First Saturday Artisan Event – 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. July 4 at Ninepipes Museum south of Ronan; featured artists include painter Karla Martinson, photographer William Munoz, jeweler Sandra Ashley, and wreath-maker Zen Parry. Kate Mostad and Richard Tobel supply live music.

Polson’s 4th of July Parade — noon July 4 on Main Street; celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th birthday with a parade. The annual fireworks display is July 3 at dusk at Riverside Park. 

Ronan's Independence Day Bash with K’niption Fit & Fireworks — 5 p.m. July 4; join the 2nd annual bash for an evening of live music, great food, community celebration, and a spectacular fireworks show. Live music will be at 7 p.m., and fireworks will be at 10:30 p.m.

Farmers Markets — Polson: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays through the second Friday in October on Third Ave.; the market has over 50 vendors selling locally grown, crafted and baked goods. Ronan: 4-7 p.m. Thursdays next to the Visitors Center. Mission Falls Market in St. Ignatius: 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays at Good Old Days Pavilion. 

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. Call 406-215-1604 for more information.

Cheerful Heart Cancer Support Group — 10-11 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in the third-floor Leahy Conference Room at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson; pastor Matthew Connolly leads the group. Learn more at www.cheerfulheart.org or email [email protected].

Kiwanis — 12 p.m. on the third Thursday every month, from February to June, at the Polson Senior Center; meetings are open to the public.

Flathead Life Recovery 12 Step Meetings — 8-9:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Lake City Baptist Church, 113 Anchor Way, Polson; the 12-step recovery offers support for addiction and issues. Call 406-465-8564 with questions. 

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. 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. June 22 at City Hall

Polson City Commission — 6 p.m. July 6 at City Hall 

St. Ignatius Town Council — 6 p.m. July 7 at City Hall 

Email event submissions to [email protected]