Early Deadlines

— If not born in Montana, what is their story about how they arrived in Montana?

— What is the secret to their longevity?

— What has been the most amazing event in their life that they would like to share?

— What is their favorite quote?

— Anything else they would like us to know about the centenarian?

Please provide a picture of the centenarian when the information above is submitted.

Please send centenarian information to:

Governor’s Conference on AgingCentenarians DPHHS - SLTC P.O. Box 4210 Helena, MT 59604-4210 or email Kerrie Reidelbach, DPHHS Senior and Long-Term Care Division, at kreidelbach@mt.gov

This information can also be submit- ted online here: Honoring Montana’s Centenarians (https://mt.accessgov.com/ dphhs/Forms/Page/sltc/centenarian/0).

The annual Governor’s Conference on Aging was created in 1968 to offer information and education to our older citizens, their families, and caregivers. Attendees include the elderly, persons with disabilities, caregivers, and service providers. There will also be several vendors on hand to share their information. The conference covers topics relevant to all people who are dealing with aging and disability issues.

Registration for the conference is now open. For more information about the event, including how to register, go to the conference website at conference website.

Individuals can also call toll-free at 1-800-332-2272 or call the Senior and Long-Term Care Division at 406-4444077.

Wednesday,

June 28

Democrats hold spaghetti dinner

RONAN — The Lake County Democrats will host their annual spaghetti dinner and fundraiser on Wednesday, June 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Mission Valley Senior Center. The featured speaker is Ryan Busse, author of Gunfight, an expose of the gun industry. He is a former firearm executive and an adviser for the US Senate Sportsman Caucus. The cost for the event is $25 per person and gift baskets will be auctioned off. Call Dayna McClure at 406-544-5165 if you have any questions.

Irrigators to meet

RONAN — The Flathead Irrigation District monthly meeting is Wednesday, June 28, at 1 p.m. at Mission West Community Development Partners, 407 Main Street SW.

We meet upstairs and an elevator is provided.

Zoom a meditation class

ZOOM — Mission Mountain Zen is offering free online meditation classes. Please join the Mission Mountain Zen Center on Wednesday, June 28, and on subsequent Wednesdays, for an online meditation class led by Zen Teacher, Zenku, including meditation instruction, practice and discussion via Zoom.

The classes will be each Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. We will cultivate and deepen our centering skills and meditation practice during the class. Please join us and take advantage of this opportunity. For more information and a Zoom link to the class call Zenku at 847-721-0665 or email at: Jerry.Smyers@gmail. com.

Young competitive golfers invited to golf camp

POLSON — Future Phenoms Golf Camp is designed for competitively driven Montana youth golfers, ages 12-18, who have goals of state championships or college scholarships. Two sessions will be held: 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. The cost is $200.

(Two scholarships will be available for each session. Included in the scholarship will be entry into the camp and a $150 travel stipend. Scholarship information can be found by emailing Cameron Milton, PGA at cmilton@pga.com.) Lead instructor is Cameron Milton.

Enjoy first day of Arlee Powwow

ARLEE — The Arlee Celebration Powwow begins with Campers’ Day and gates opening at 9 a.m.

Thursday, June 29

Reading program invites ‘Maker Truck’

POLSON — All summer reading programs will be held at the library’s temporary location, 301 16th Ave. E. (United Methodist Church building). Steph Gillin will bring the “Maker Truck” with all sorts of fun activities. See you at 10 a.m.

Powwow day two holds memorial ceremony

ARLEE — The Memorial Ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. (No gambling until after this ceremony.) Traditional material stick games will follow the Memorial Ceremony. Visit http://www.arleepowwow. com for more information.

Friday, June 30

Annual Chamber Blast held

POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce will hold their 12th annual Chamber Blast Event on Friday, June 30, at Big Sky Sporting Clays, 3500 Irvine Flats Road. Registration takes place from 10-10:20 a.m.; 10:20-10:30 a.m. a Shooter Safety briefing will take place; from 10:30-2 p.m. the sporting clays tournament will be held and from 2-2:30 p.m. lunch will be served and an awards ceremony will take place. Registration deadline is June 19. The cost is $150 per shooter or $450 per three-person team. Registration includes 100 targets, 100 shells, door prizes, lunch and awards. Send registration to: Polson Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 667, Polson, MT 59860.

Youth softball tourney held

POLSON — The Polson Splash Classic Fastpitch Youth Softball Tournament will be held Friday, June 30 to Sunday, July 2. Call 406-890-9215 for more information. Register online at: tourney- machine.com

Powwow honors the Salish ways

ARLEE — The Arlee Celebration Powwow, “Honoring the Ways of the Salish People,” will begin at 8 a.m. with the Youth CoEd 3-on3 Basketball Tourney. Royalty contestant interviews take place at 11 a.m. Social dancing is at 1 p.m. and the Royalty dance exhibition judging is at 2 p.m. Registration for drum and dance competition is a 4 p.m. Supper break is at 5 p.m. Drum roll call is at 6:45 p.m. and Grand Entry is at 7 p.m. Adult women perform Traditional, Jingle, and Fancy dances and men dance Traditional, Grass, Fancy and Chicken dances. The day ends at 11 p.m.

Saturday, July 1

Attend fundraiser workout at Glacier Brewing Company

POLSON — Join Fellowship Fitness for an epic outdoor workout hosted by Glacier Brewing Company. The workout includes 30 minutes of HIIT Cardio and 15 minutes of stretch. The $25 entry fee includes workout and a beverage with proceeds benefiting Fellowship Fitness, a local non-profit serving the community with free fitness classes. Glacier Brewing Company will also donate $1 to FF for every beverage sold on July 1. Games, food, family fun and prizes are also planned. Follow FF on Instagram or Facebook or email: fellowshipfitness406@gmail.com to learn more and register for the event.

Ninepipes holds event

CHARLO — The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana summer events include our “First Saturday of the Month” event from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring artists, photographers, writers, craftspeople, musicians, and the Frybread Ladies frying up their specialty frybread. Call 406-644-3435 or check our website and social media for updates on monthly featured artisans.

Sprint night held

POLSON — The Mission Valley Speedway Superoval, 1113 N. Reservoir Rd., is the site of the Late Models, Hobby Stocks, Northwest Modifieds racing. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for children 8-14; children under 7 are free. Seniors 55 and older, military and first responders pay a $10 admission fee. Family (two adults, three kids) is $40 general admission. RV dry camping fee is $50 per one RV. Time trials begin at 6 p.m. and racing begins at 7 p.m. Call 406-212-8159 for more information.

Museum holds ‘First Saturday’ event

CHARLO — The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana will once again hold “First Saturday” artist events where featured artists, authors, photographers, musicians or crafts persons exhibit their work. The third event of the summer will take place on Saturday, July 1. Check out the museum’s Facebook page and social media for updates on monthly featured artists. Join epic outdoor workout

POLSON — Join Fellowship Fitness for an epic outdoor workout hosted by Glacier Brewing Company. The workout includes 30 minutes of HIIT Cardio and 15 minutes of stretch. The $25 entry fee includes workout and a beverage with proceeds benefiting Fellowship Fitness, a local non-profit serving the community with free fitness classes. Glacier Brewing Company will also donate $1 to FF for every beverage sold on July 1. Games, food, family fun and prizes are also planned. Follow FF on Instagram or Facebook or email: fellowshipfitness406@gmail.com to learn more and register for the event.

Powwow holds ‘Fun Run’

ARLEE — Registration for the Fun Run begins at 8 a.m. At noon registration for Drum and Dance begins. At 12:45 p.m. the Drum Roll Call takes place and Grand Entry is at 1 p.m. followed by an invocation and welcoming address. Crowning of 202324 Royalty and the Honor Dance, a Down-Syndrome Awareness to honor Kenna Baylor will happen along with a Tiny Tots candy throw, 6-12 girls jingle special, Golden Age exhibition and the Drum competition continues. Dance Competitions for jr. boys, jr. girls, teen boys, teen girls take place. The hand drum contest is at 5:30 p.m. Drum roll call is at 6:45 p.m. and Grand Entry is at 7 p.m. see page 27 from page 27 followed by an invocation and welcoming address.

Introduction of Royalty, Inter-Tribals and exhibition dances for Tiny Tots and Golden age (over 70), and drum contest begins. At 9 p.m. dance contests begin for Jr. and Teens, Inter-tribals, Golden Age, Seniors, junior adults. The day ends at 11 p.m.

Sunday, July 2

Weekly guidance offered at Community Church

POLSON — Feeling lost in your faith? Receive free guidance every Sunday. Come join us on the hill at Polson Community Church, 1814 1st Street E, at 10:30 a.m. On Sunday, June 25, we will also have “Seekers,” an adult Sunday School class, at 9:15 a.m.

Powwow holds tiny tot, gold age dances

ARLEE — Introduction of Royalty, Inter-Tribals and exhibition dances for Tiny Tots and Golden age (over 70), and drum contest begins. At 9 a.m. dance contests begin for Jr. and Teens, Inter-tribals and then for Golden Age, sr. adult men, sr. adult women, and junior adult men and jr. adult women. Flags retired at 6 p.m. Dance and drum competition winners of 2023 announced.

Flathead Cheese holds annual open house

POLSON — Flathead Cheese, will hold their annual Open House Week from July 2-7, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, at their shop, 208 First Ave. E. Call 406-883-0343 for more information.

Monday, July 3

Fireworks go off at dusk on the eve of July 4

POLSON — The Polson Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual fireworks display at dusk on Monday, July 3. Witness the beauty and experience the fun at Riverside Park.

Data and Donuts

YELLOW BAY/ ZOOM — The Flathead Lake Biological Station,

32125 Bio Station Lane, will hold science lectures for the public from 10-11 a.m., either on site or via Zoom. Speakers’ topics are determined by their areas of expertise. Contact Gordon Luikhart at 406-872-4517, for more information.

Tuesday, July 4

Freedom-Fireworks parade

ARLEE — Freedom and Fireworks is the theme of the 71st annual Arlee Fourth of July Parade. Registration will be at Arlee High School entryway, with parade line up beginning in the parking lot. The parade begins at high noon, traveling South on Fyant street turning West onto Bouch before turning North and returning to the high school via Morigeau Street. Trophies will be awarded at the Arlee Jocko Valley Museum following the parade. While waiting for the trophy presentations, take a step back in time at the museum. The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment during the summer. For additional parade and museum information, contact Alvaretta Morin at 406-726-3167.

Polson parade on tap

POLSON — On Tuesday, July 4, the “Have a Blast” annual 4th of July parade will be held in downtown Polson, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pick up forms to enter the parade at the Polson Chamber or for more information call 406883-5969. A $20 donation per group as the entry fee.

Final day of Powwow

ARLEE — The Arlee Celebration Powwow concludes on the 4th of July with the Snake Dance during the final day with social dancing and singing. The Arlee Rodeo takes place at 2 p.m.

Jocko Museum opens

ARLEE — The Arlee Jocko Valley Museum will be open from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. on July 4. The museum is run by the Arlee Historical Society and offers private tours by reservation. The museum is located at the corner of Bouch and Fyant (by the grade school). Enjoy many historical displays, including photographs of Native and homesteading families, genealogy information and a military display commemorating fallen soldiers. Call 406-726-3167 for more information and a viewing appointment.

Thursday, July 6

Reading program holds ‘Boat Day’

POLSON — All sum- mer reading programs will be held at the library’s temporary location, 301 16th Ave. E. (United Methodist Church building). Boat Day will have all sorts of fun activities. See you at 10 a.m.

Play set in Ireland

POLSON — The Port Polson Players present Tim McGuire’s heartfelt comedy with music, “Carry Me O’er” July 6-16. Set in 1924 Ireland, an aging father, Cullan McGrath, brings his son Jack, a prominent teacher, back to the old homestead of six generations for some lessons in family, history, and a few very big surprises. Seating is reserved by calling the Players box office at 406-883-9212 or online at portpolsonplayers.

Event Highlights:

July 5: Pitchfork Fondue, Ranch Rodeo, & Kyle Shobe & the Walk ‘Em Boys Concert

July 6: Golf Tournament, All-Class Reunion, PRCA Rodeo & Street Dance

July 7: OšKáde Family Events, Parade, PRCA Rodeo & Street Dance

July 8: Art in the Park, Human Stampede Fun Run, OšKáde Family Events, Parade, PRCA Rodeo & Brandon Jones Band Concert

North Star Carnival July 6-7-8 For full schedule of events, visit www.wolfpointhamber.com