Tuesday, January 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteer Helena provides a comprehensive platform for individuals to connect with and support various community service opportunities in the Lewis and Clark Area. Independent Record
- ➤ St. Peter’s Health Foundation raised a record $408,000 for its child care program during the 2025 gala, exceeding the previous year's funds. Independent Record
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Adonis Zamora and Mai Lee Jones, a couple in Helena, have enriched the local community by serving authentic Cuban cuisine from their food truck, Habana 406, while also sharing their cultural heritage through food and dance. KXLH
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Helena is forecasted to experience a 29.5% rent hike in 2025, marking it the second-most significant increase among small U.S. metros, while Montana leads with a statewide rent escalation of 20.7%. Independent Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Helena-area colleges honor students with Dean's List recognition for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Independent Record
- ➤ Helena hosted the Montana Robotics Alliance's first Tech Challenge state championship qualifier, where 24 teams competed and 18 qualified for the state championship. KXLH
LIFESTYLE NEWS
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Cheers! Fundraising Auction for Ceramic Art
This auction event showcases unique ceramic artworks donated by local artists and community members, benefiting the Bray Gallery.
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Josh Turner Live Concert
Country music artist Josh Turner will perform timeless hits including ‘Long Black Train’ and ‘Why Don’t We Just Dance’ at the Helena Civic Center.
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Dead Fervor Concert at Lewis & Clark Tap Room
Experience an evening of live music with Dead Fervor at the Lewis & Clark Tap Room in Helena.
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Rooftop Yoga Class
Enjoy a rooftop yoga experience with Eclipse Community Yoga at Mt Ascension Brewing, including a beer with your class fee.
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Author Event for All Ages with Elizabeth C. Bunce
Free Event - Feb. 2 at 1 pm at Helena Middle School Auditorium. Bring the whole family to see award winning middle-grade author Elizabeth C. Bunce at the Helena Middle School Auditorium. She will be dressed in period costume, as she walks audiences through the ways historical garments inform her writing and her characters, including research and writing tips for writers of historical fiction. This event is for all ages and is free and open to the public.
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Flight Instructor Refresher Course in Helena, MT
Aviation Seminars is hosting a Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) at the DoubleTree by Hilton Helena Downtown, providing an essential training opportunity for flight instructors.
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