Monkey Pox update for Lake County

From Lake County Public Health Availability: • As of 07/27/2022, 750 doses of Jynneos have been allocated to Montana, 390 of which are currently accessible. o An additional 180 of doses will be available Aug 15th Eligibility: Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP): • Adults 18 years* and older who have had exposure to individuals with confirmed orthopoxvirus/monkeypox

August Birthstone and Flower

The 8th month of the year, August, was named after Augustus Caesar, the first Emperor of Rome. Originally the month was named Sextilis.  August brings a splendid choice of birthstones: Peridot, Spinel are August birthstones, Diamond is a guardian angel birth gem for August, special apostle birth rock for the month is Sardonyx.  What Is the August Birth Flower?

New Executive Director

Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging would like to welcome our new Executive Director Lori Thibodeau-Seay to our work family.  Lori’s position as Executive Director will begin full time in September 2022.  Lori comes to us with tremendous knowledge in service to others.  We look forward to working with her, congratulations Lori!  

Lake County Events

Friday, July 29 Crab Fest held at fairgrounds 7/29/2022 RONAN — The Lake County Fair continues with breakfast from 8-11 a.m. The kid zone is open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. The horse show is at 10 a.m. A lunch special will be offered between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The rabbit show is at 2:30