Mission Valley Calendar

Carry Me O’er – 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through July 16 at the Theatre by the Lake in Polson; the Port Polson Players continue their 48th season with Tim McGuire’s rollicking new comedy with music, starring Neal Lewing and Mike Gillpatrick. Call 406-883-9212 or visit www.portpolsonplayers.com.

“Stop the Press” aka “She’s Not My Type” – 7 p.m. July 13-15 at the Red Barn in St. Ignatius; the Purple Mountain Players deliver an evening of slapstick comedy as part of Good Old Days. Admission is $10; the audience is encouraged to BYOP (bring your own peanuts).

Good Old Days – July 14-16 at Good Old Days Park in St. Ignatius; the 40th annual community celebration includes, a barbecue and music on Friday; a parade, family games, craft vendors and a truck show on Saturday; and a fly-in and pancake breakfast Sunday.

Standing Arrow Powwow – July 14-16 at the Elmo powwow grounds; celebration includes traditional dancing and drum groups, a fun run on Saturday, a stickgame tournament and the Silver Lining Foundation Paddle Palooza. Call 406-207-9877.

Reception: Members & Memories – 5-7 p.m. July 14 at the Sandpiper Gallery in Polson; this members-only show is on display July 10-Sept. 8. Visit www.sandpiperartgalleryandgifts.com.

Live History Days – 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 15-16 at the Miracle of America Museum in Polson; blacksmiths, glass-blowers, leatherworkers, flint knappers, and machinists will demonstrate their skills and craftsmanship. Discover an amazing array of memorabilia, artifacts and relics from yesteryear and enjoy rides and treats during the 36th annual event. Visit miracleofamericamuseum.org.

Sweet Pride in July – 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. July 15 at Ronan City Park; show your pride and enjoy music, food and fun. Also on tap: Top Chef Charcuterie and Food-Eating contests.

Poker Paddle – 9 a.m. July 22 at KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson; the Flathead Lakers’ seventh annual event includes 2.5-mile, 3.5-mile and 6.1-mile courses that begin and end at the resort. Participants are invited to bring kayaks, canoes, SUP or other human-propelled watercraft to the event, and stop at marked dock destinations to collect a playing card and build their poker hand. Register online at www.flatheadlakers.org or call the Flathead Lakers at 406-515-9262.

Flathead Lake Festival of Art – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 22-23 at Sacajawea Park in Polson; eighth annual juried art show, sponsored by the Sandpiper Gallery, showcases original fine art and craft in the park’s shady environs.

Flathead Cherry Festival – 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 29 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 30 on Main Street in Polson; celebrate the scrumptious cherry harvest while browsing a selection of artists, vendors, and freshly baked treats. A Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest and Cherry Pit Spitting Contest are on tap Saturday while Sunday offers a Foodie Competition. Visit www.polsonchamber.com/flathead-cherry-festival.

Farmers’ Markets – Ronan: 3:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 12 at the Ronan Visitor’s Center (www.facebook.com/RonanFarmersMarket/); Polson: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays through mid-October on 3rd Ave. W. (polsonfarmersmarket.com). Support local famers and crafters at these weekly markets.

Open Mic and Jam – 7 p.m. Fridays at the Western Montana Musicians Co-op, Ronan; also on tap is a weekly Community Jam at 7 p.m. Saturdays. The cooperative is located in the Red Poppy Building, 1 Eisenhower St. SW in Ronan. Learn more at www.mtmusic.org.