Mission Valley Events Roundup

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

“The Woman in Black” – 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, June 26-July 12 at the Theatre on the Lake in Polson; the Port Polson Players continue their 51st summer theatre season with this riveting ghost story, starring Neal Lewing as the haunted attorney Arthur Kipps  and Mike Gillpatrick as The Actor. For reservations, go to PortPolsonPlayers.com or call 406-883-9212.

Vintage Vibes Senior Social Hour – 10 a.m. June 29 at the Polson Library; seniors are encouraged to reminisce, play games, solve puzzles and more.

Mission Mountain Rodeo — 6 p.m. June 26-27 at the Polson Fairgrounds; kids' events begin at 6 p.m. with mutton busting' and stick horse races followed by NRA rodeo action and live music Friday night by Sunlight Black. Learn more at www.polsonfairgroundsinc.com/event/mission-mountain-rodeo-2/.

Polson Pickleball Tournament — 8 a.m. June 27 at the Polson Tennis Courts behind Linderman; join the Polson Pickleball Club and watch 87 attendees play mix doubles and gender doubles in various competitive levels. 

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 – 12 p.m. July 4 in Arlee; this year’s parade begins at Arlee High School, with trophies awarded afterward 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 — 12 p.m. July 4 on Main Street; celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th birthday with a parade. The annual fireworks display is on July 3 at dusk at Riverside Park. 

Independence Day Bash with K’niption Fit & Fireworks — 5 p.m. July 4 in Ronan; join the second annual bash for an evening of live music, great food, community celebration, and a 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

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

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

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