Mission Valley Calendar
JUGGERNAUT JITTERBUGGERS had the dance floor to the themselves at last year's Summer Solstice Brewfest at the Ronan fairgrounds. This year's event is this Saturday, June 22. (Kristi Niemeyer/Leader)
Boat Building Day – 10 a.m. June 20 at the North Lake County Library; the young boat builders who construct the vessel that can hold the most booty before it sinks wins the competition, which is part of the library’s summer reading program.
Summer Solstice Brew Festival – 2-6 p.m. June 22 at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Ronan; two bands perform – Buffalo Speedway and Andrew Sweeney – while myriad Montana breweries offer samples of their wares; food trucks, a wine-tasting and a distillery add to the ambiance. Head to montanabrewfest.com for tickets and info.
Pollinator Week Event – 10:30 a.m.-noon June 22 at the North Lake County Library; the Lake County Conservation District offers a 90-minute workshop about identifying and tracking pollinators, their habitat, and how to participate in local citizen science initiatives. The free event includes a short lecture, hands-on learning with tracking technology, and a pollinator walk. All ages and backgrounds are welcome.
Friends of Lake Mary Ronan Community Social – 1-3 p.m. p.m. June 22 at Mountain Meadows Lodge; the Friends of Lake Mary Ronan serve free hotdogs, chips and sides to attendees while providing information on current projects. The nonprofit organization strives to “preserve and protect Lake Mary Ronan and its watershed through research, education and community involvement.”
Culpepper and Merriweather Circus & Carnival – 2 and 4:30 p.m. June 23 at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Ronan, with the carnival from noon-4:30 p.m. Hosted by Safe Harbor, the event includes aerialists, Golden Tabby tigers, horses and more. Call 406-676-0992 for info.
Mission Mountain Rodeo – 6 p.m. June 28-29 at the Polson Fairgrounds; the rodeo kicks off with youth events, including mutton bustin’ and mini bull riding, followed by Norther Rodeo Association action at 7 p.m. featuring bareback, steer wrestling, saddle bronc, team roping, tie-down roping and barrel racing and bull riding. Live music follows Friday’s rodeo. Call 406-883-1100.
Book Talk with Butch Larcombe – 6 p.m. July 1 at the North Lake County Library’ author presents his new book, “Historic Tales of Flathead Lake.”
Fourth Festivities – The Polson Chamber lights up Flathead Lake with a fireworks display at dusk July 3 at Riverside Park, and pays homage to Red, White and BBQ with the Independence Day Parade, noon July 4 on Main Street; Charlo celebrates “Faith, Farmin’ and Freedom” with a parade at noon July 4 on Hwy. 212.
"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.
Native Heritage – through July 12 at Sandpiper Gallery and Gifts in Polson; non-juried show celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Mission Valley.
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.
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