Mission Valley Calendar

“Steel Magnolias” – 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1-4 at the Theatre on the Lake at Boettcher Park in Polson; Port Polson Players, in association with Mission Valley Friends of the Arts, bring the funny, poignant masterpiece to life. The Players’ version stars local actors Erika Jennison, Ann Peacock, Jeanie Siracusa, Cathy Gillhouse, Veronica Marquardt and Carolyn McDonald. For reservations, call 406-883-9212 or go to portpolsonplayers.com.

Flathead Lake Rock Skipping Championships – 10-11:30 a.m. June 3 at The Cove Deli and Riverside Park in Polson; all proceeds fund the Ken Avison Memorial Scholarship. This “Bring Your Own Rocks” event begins with registration and a rules clinic at the Cove, a bagpipe-led procession to Riverside Park and opening ceremonies. Winners in two age categories (12 and under and 13 and over) will be crowned the Montana State Champion.

Chainsaw Carving Rendezvous – June 8-11 at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Ronan; Watch 13 expert carvers create three or four different pieces throughout the weekend with live auctions Friday night and Sunday afternoon. Learn more at ronanchamber.com.

Heritage Keeper Benefit – 2-5 p.m. June 11; the ticketed fundraising event includes music, food, a live auction and featured Native speakers Aspen and Cameron Decker, along with Salish singing, drumming and hoop dancing. Call 406-644-3435 or visit ninepipesmuseum.org.

Father’s Day Weekend Rendezvous – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 17-18 at Fort Connah, north of St. Ignatius; book-signings, free wagon rides, a Native American food tent, living history demonstrations, black-powder shoots, a bake sale, guided walks to Angus McDonald’s cemetery, and a Children’s Candy Cannon Shoot are part of festivities. Admission is free; for more information call 406-745-4336 or email 4winds@blackfoot.net.

Mission Mountain Rodeo – 6 p.m. June 23-24 at the Polson Fairgrounds; Northern Rodeo Association event kicks off with youth contests at 6 p.m. followed by rodeo action at 7 p.m. and music by Northern Lights after Friday night’s rodeo. Learn more at www.polsonfairgroundsinc.com.

Summer Solstice Festival and Brewfest – June 24 at the Lake County Fairgrounds; tickets are on sale now for the inaugural brewfest, featuring music by three bands, samples from 11 western Montana breweries, and a variety of food and beverage vendors. Visit montanabrewfest.com.

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.

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