Mission Valley Calendar
The Great Scots bagpipers play at Fort Connah during the rendezvous held June 17 and 18 at the fort. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)
Fort Connah Rendezvous Open House – June 15-16 at the historic fort and trading post north of St. Ignatius; muzzle loaders gather for the annual rendezvous June 11-16, and the public is welcome to stop by Saturday and Sunday to experience an authentic fur-traders’ encampment. A variety of events and exhibits are on tap, including the Trappers’ Run at 9 a.m. Saturday, followed by Opening Ceremonies at noon featuring local bagpipers, a Native drum group and black-powder and candy canons. A bison roast is available at noon Saturday; reenactments, guided tours, vendors and a trading post are also available. Email 4winds@blackfoot.net for more information.
Ladies’ Tea – 3 p.m. June 15 at the historic Big Arm School; step into an English tearoom and sample a variety of teas, finger foods and desserts. Door prizes will also be offered. Tickets are $15 and proceeds will be donated to a local women’s charity. For reservations, call Nancy Foster at 406-849-5064, or email thebigarmassociation@gmail.com.
Community Mural-Painting Project – 9 a.m. June 14-16 at Sacajawea Park in Polson; grab a paintbrush and help paint the planned mural, designed by Natalie Raffield, on a building in the park. Two-hour time slots begin at 9 a.m. daily. Email Wendy Curtis at wcurtis.montana@gmail.com, or call or text 206-300-3607 for info. The event is sponsored by Sandpiper Art Gallery and Gifts.
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