Good morning, Helena.

Montana-based Rooted Families connects churches with foster families using the Care Portal so CPS agents can request essential supplies — Big Sky Fellowship in Helena raised over $40,000 to support 121 children in the valley.

Helena-area volunteers are needed to judge the Valley of Gold Speech and Debate Tournament, which will take place Friday and Saturday.

The judging sessions, lasting about two hours each, will be held at Capital High School for speech and Helena High School for debate (training will be provided).

CHS faces a fine today after years of toxic wastewater failures threatened drinking water from the Yellowstone River.

The consent order noted that repeated violations risked harming human health & the environment.

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality is offering discounted radon test kits for $5 this January — a steep reduction from the usual $12 to $40 — to mark Radon Awareness Month.

Homeowners with undamaged previously purchased kits can still use them to test for radon.

Helena's Spring Art Walk

Helena's Spring Art Walk: Visit 100+ artists in-person, on display at more than 40 business hosts from 4 - 8pm. Start by picking up your map at Omerta Arts to win prizes, see two great new exhibitions, real artist studios, live music, BBQ + ice cream, then shuttle to the library and wander back (800 Front St.)

Grandstreet Theatre’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

5 PM - 10 PM — Grandstreet Theatre — $27 - $250 — Celebrate five decades of unforgettable performances with special guests and memories at this landmark concert.

Boots and Beers

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness — Affordable entry — Enjoy a lively evening of line and swing dancing with great company and beers.

Early Bird VIP Sip & Shop at Cabin Fever Market

5-8 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — $5 admission — Shop local antique vendors while enjoying food and music at the 44th annual market.

Vintage & Valentines Market

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — $5 admission — Explore local antique vendors while enjoying food and music at the 44th annual cabin fever market.