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Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Helena celebrates Craft Beer Week with events like trivia and pinball tournaments, culminating in the Montana Beer Awards and charitable dueling pianos shows.  KTVH
  • Helena hosts Craft Beer Week with events including live music, trivia, and pinball tournaments, culminating in the Montana Beer Awards, alongside charity dueling pianos shows and a film festival celebrating Montana's winters.  KXLH
  • The City of Helena is requesting the community's assistance due to heavy snow complicating garbage collection in certain districts.  KXLH
  • Helena residents have until Friday to vote in-person for new summer banners designed by local artists, aimed at rejuvenating downtown's visual landscape.  KTVH
  • Helena IR introduces a temporary E-edition alternative for its readers.  Independent Record

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Aurora Obie and Makena Pedersen, two Helena Middle School students, designed an innovative app to match dogs with potential owners, aiming to present it at a national showcase.  Independent Record

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Dozens of Montanans rallied at the state Capitol, advocating to keep public lands publicly accessible and opposing Utah's lawsuit against federal land management, while a bill to protect the land from foreign ownership was discussed.  MontanaRightNow

EVENTS

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  • Charity Chili Dinner for Wild About Cats Rescue

    Enjoy a hearty chili dinner while supporting the Wild About Cats Rescue and Sanctuary with spay/neuter costs, featuring silent auctions and a cash bar.

    Sat, 2/22/25

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  • Backcountry Film Festival in Helena

    The Backcountry Film Festival showcases 11 inspiring films that celebrate human-powered recreation and wild winters, with proceeds supporting local grassroots efforts.

    Sun, 2/23/25

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  • Black Jacket Symphony Concert in Helena

    The Black Jacket Symphony performs a classic album in its entirety, offering a unique concert experience at the Helena Civic Center.

    Thu, 2/27/25

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  • BluesLine Band Performance

    BluesLine is dedicated to preserving the legacy of blues music through captivating performances that connect generations.

    Fri, 2/28/25

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  • Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Jazz - Lecture and Live Demo

    The event features a live music demonstration and lecture series with jazz saxophonist Wilbur Rehmann, focusing on defining jazz and exploring its elements.

    Wed, 3/5/25

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  • Made in Montana Trade Show for Food and Gifts

    This event is a two-day trade show featuring locally produced food and gifts, organized by the Montana Department of Commerce, and expected to attract around 20,000 attendees.

    Fri, 3/7/25

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  • St. Andrew Annual Auction (St. Andrew School)

    Join us for a fabulous evening at this year’s annual auction! We’re thrilled to introduce a cocktail social event that promises great food, drinks, and lively mingling. ✨ Your $40 ticket includes: Delicious hearty hors d'oeuvres and one complimentary drink to kick off the evening. A cash bar will be available throughout the night, so you can enjoy your favorite beverages as you mingle. Seating is reserved based on sponsorship level, with stylish high-top tables placed around the room to create a vibrant, social atmosphere.

    Sat, 3/8/25

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  • Matt Axton Live Performance

    Matt Axton will be performing live at the Lewis & Clark Tap Room in Helena.

    Fri, 3/14/25

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  • CASA’s 13th Annual Light of Hope Masquerade

    The event is an evening with live music, auctions, and games to support children in foster care.

    Sat, 3/15/25

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  • Masterworks Concert V: Behold The Sea

    This Masterworks Concert features orchestral works inspired by the sea, showcasing compositions by Debussy and Vaughan Williams at the Helena Civic Center.

    Fri, 3/21/25

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