Mission Valley Calendar

Shakespeare in the Parks: “A Winter’s Tale” – 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at Palmer Park east of Charlo on Hwy. 212; a jealous king accuses his wife of infidelity and exiles his daughter to Bohemia, where she is raised by shepherds and falls in love with the Bohemian king’s son in one of Shakespeare’s lighter plays. As always, admission is free. Learn more at shakespeareintheparks.org.

Those Boomer Boys – 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 1 at the Theatre on the Lake in Polson; the Port Polson Players continue their 49th season with music and humor of the Baby Boomer era. Those Boomer Boys is a revival of one of the most popular offerings from the Players of the past four decades, and features the original cast of the show, first presented in 2006. John Glueckert, Bob Mazurek, Steve Nelson and Lewing are accompanied by the renowned Trish Tavenner on piano. Call 406-883-9212 or go to portposlonplayers.com.

Friends of the Library Used Book & Media Sale – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 23 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 24 at the North Lake County Library Community Room; browse a wide selection of assorted titles over many genres and includes DVDs and audiobooks, all at bargain prices. Proceeds support the library’s educational programs, resources, and services.

Family Fun Day – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 24 at Mission Valley Aquatics and Fitness in Polson; event offers free swimming, a dunk tank, face painting, bouncy houses and food trucks.

Barn Dance – 5:30-9 p.m. Aug. 31 at the historic Big Arm School; the 15th annual event includes music, grilled burgers with all the fixings and a beverage, capped with huckleberry ice cream served from 5:30-7 p.m. (donations welcome). Music will be provided by the Country Folks from 7-9 p.m. A 50/50 raffle and door prizes are also on tap. Call 406-849-5064 for info.

Montana Dragon Boat Festival – Sept. 7 at the Polson Fairgrounds; get 10-person or 20-person teams together and join the fun. Dragon boats, paddles and PFDs are provided. Register at silverliningmt.org or call 406-239-6448 for info.  

Fall Wildlife Festival – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Ronan Visitor’s Center; bring apples for free cider pressing and learn more about fruit gleaning and Chronic Wasting Disease during this annual event hosted by the CSKT Wildlife Management Program. Visit csktnrd.org/wildlife or check out the Mission Valley fruit gleaning page on Facebook.

"Talk the Talk: Then and Now – Student Photographs 2001-2024" – on display through Aug. 30 at the Three Woodcocks Gallery at Salish Kootenai College; exhibit celebrates the photography of Two Eagle River and SKC students, created under the tutelage of master photographer David Spear.

"The Ayes (Eyes) Have It" – through Sept. 13 at Sandpiper Gallery and Gifts in Polson; gallery members interpret the theme. Visit www.sandpiperartgalleryandgifts.com/.

Rock the Dock Series – 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays at KwaTaqNuk Resort in Polson; performers include am Radio, Aug. 22; Kelley and Ben, Aug. 29; and Northern Lights, Aug. 30.  

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.

Farmers’ Markets – Ronan: 4-7 p.m. Thursdays at the Ronan Visitor’s Center, with music by Pete Moller from 4-6 p.m. (www.facebook.com/RonanFarmersMarket); Polson: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays on 3rd Ave. W. (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.

Upcoming meetings

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.

Cheerful Heart Cancer Support Group – noon-1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month in the chapel at St. Joseph Medical Center; anyone affected by cancer is invited to participate in this group led by Matthew Connally of the Ronan/Polson Nazarene Church. Learn more at www.cheerfulheart.org or email cheartinc@gmail.com.

Climate Café – 9-11 a.m. on the third Friday of every month at the Flathead Lakers office in Polson; partake in a thoughtful conversation about climate change.

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