BRIEFS

BACC June classes, camps and exhibits

The Bigfork Arts and Cultural Center will be offering a number of classes, camps and exhibits in June, including two Sumi-e Style watercolor painting classes Thursday, June 22. One class runs from 10 a.m. until noon and the second is from 6-8 p.m.

The center will host a felting class Saturday, June 24 from 1-3 p.m.

The Rooted in Nature kids camp for ages 11-13 runs from June 26-30.

The Salish Kootenai College student art exhibit is currently on display at the BACC and will be through July 8.

For more information, visit www.baccbigfork.org.

Yellow Bay Community Club to hold Community Bazaar June 24

All are welcome to the Yellow Bay Community Bazaar, Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m. to 3

p.m. at the Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse, 23420 Montana Hwy 35 (mile marker 18).

The day includes several sale tables full of gently used household items, furniture, a

used book sale by Polson’s Friends of the Library, homemade bake sale, lunch wagon of hot

dog and fixins’, and free coffee.

Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the Yellow Bay Community clubhouse building

maintenance fund.

The clubhouse was built in the 1940s and has been a gathering place for the

East Shore community for nearly 80 years, hosting festivals, dances, potlucks, educational

presentations, cherry growers meetings, receptions, memorials and other community events.

The pandemic slowed membership activity which limited costly upgrade projects and

regular maintenance of the historic building. Club members have restored some events and

plan to offer more community activities as the year progresses. The Yellow Bay Community

Bazaar will help keep the doors open supporting events that appeal to neighborhood interests

and offering a center for social activities.

For more information call 406-982-3064 or email yellowbayclubmt@gmail.com.

Rollins School Restoration News and Open House Celebration

The Women of Rollins Club is hosting an open house to celebrate the establishment of the Historic Rollins Schoolhouse Community Center on Saturday, June 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 20973 Rollins Lakeshore Dr, in Rollins.

The Women of Rollins are the owners of the building as a result of a generous donation from the Hollensteiner Family that allowed the Club to purchase the building.

The public is invited to help them celebrate this momentous occasion. Food, dessert and lemonade will be provided.

If you are unable to attend and would like to help the Women of Rollins restore and maintain the schoolhouse, donations can be mailed to Women of Rollins, P.O. Box 186, Rollins Montana 59931.

The Women of Rollins Club is a nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

West Shore Community Library kids summer program

The West Shore Community Library will be hosting a Summer Fun Experience program for children ages 3-14. Each age group will receive materials they can use to complete their “bingo” sheet with family members and friends.

The activities are designed around reading and art and exploring the environment in our beautiful community.

There is no need to sign up, but do stop by the library to find out about the program. And then join us on August 26 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. for a community ice cream party.

Lakeside Community Club’s Summer Fair

The Lakeside Community Club would like to remind everyone that we accept donations for The Fair (in July) all year round.

Please contact us to arrange a drop off or pick up. We can work with short notice. All proceeds of the Fair go to numerous nonprofit charities which help the West Shore Communities.

Items we accept (in good condition only) are: Home decor, kitchen appliances, utensils, glassware, dishes, furniture, tools, garden and outdoor items, sports and camping equipment, linens, toys and games and art and crafts.

We do not accept Christmas decorations, used plasticware, large gym equipment, electronics, clothes, shoes, books, pillows or mattresses.

Thank you for supporting our community. Please contact organizers to arrange a drop off or pick up - Fiona D’Agostino 410-320-6882 or Sally Holand (406) 857-3681.

Lakeside Parade, Kids Carnival, and Watermelon Eating Contest set for July 8th

Join us for the annual Lakeside Parade down Highway 93 with lineup at 9 a.m. and the parade starting at 10.

It's a great (and free) opportunity to showcase your business or organization, so it's time to start thinking about joining us with a float, classic car, ATV or any other creative idea.

Let's make this parade the best yet. Awards to be given out for best floats.

Lineup begins in the Glacier Bank/Lakeside Business Center parking lot.

After the parade, come on over and join us outside the Lakeside Elementary School for a small Kid's Carnival from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

We're currently looking for organizations, individuals or businesses to organize a 'kid's carnival' game or hand out fun prizes, etc (similar to Trunk or Treat).

If you are interested, please contact us. We're also looking for someone that could offer face painting, so if you know of anyone interested, refer them our way.

At noon, join us for the Annual Kid's Watermelon Eating Contest outside the Lakeside Elementary School. Look for the flatbed trailer and get ready to eat some watermelon!

Please email LakesideSomers@gmail.com with any questions regarding any of these events or how to be involved. We'd love to see some more active participation in these local events.

Flathead Lake Run set for July 23

The Lakeside Somers Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 8th Annual Flathead Lake Run (formerly Flathead Lake 5k) Sunday, July 23 at Volunteer Park.

Last year, the event had over 300 participants. Like last year, this year’s event will feature professionally timed 5k, 10k and kids 1-mile runs.

Registration begins at 7 a.m. with the 10k beginning at 8 a.m., the 5k at 8:30 and the Kid's Run will begin about 9:30 (whenever last 5k crosses over the finish line).

Registration fees are $40 for the 10k, $30 ($25 for ages 17 and under) for the 5k and $15 for the Kids Fun Run (ages 12 and under).

Their mission for this event is to create a fun family-friendly event to improve awareness for protecting and preserving Flathead Lake.

This year, a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Flathead Lake Bio Station and the Flathead Lakers. Both of these organizations focus on research, stewardship, education and outreach as a means to provide a voice and advocacy for our spectacular lake.

For more information, contact Ali at lakesidesomers@gmail.com or register online at https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Lakeside/FlatheadLake5K.