Saturday, March 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lewis and Clark County Sheriff-Coroner's Office will conduct a burial service on May 8, 2025, for the unclaimed cremains of 20 individuals. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ Helena city workers use a temporary cold mix to fill potholes revealed by melting snow, with plans for permanent repairs in warmer weather. KTVH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Helena area high school students participate in a balsa wood bridge-building competition to apply physics and math concepts in a practical setting, with winners yet to be announced. KXLH
- ➤ Helena Public Schools Superintendent Rex Weltz will propose several long-term planning options, including the potential closure of Hawthorne Elementary, amid concerns from parents and community members. Independent Record
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Helena is evaluating the adoption of the C-PACE program to finance energy efficiency upgrades with some concerns about administrative impact. Independent Record
LIFESTYLE NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Matt Axton Live Performance
Matt Axton will be performing live at the Lewis & Clark Tap Room in Helena.
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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.
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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.
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39th Annual Spring Art & Craft Show
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Helena Civic Center | Admission details not specified | Explore over 90 vendors showcasing unique handmade items from across Montana.
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On-Site Tour at Touchmark
9 AM - 7 PM | Touchmark on Saddle Drive | Free entry | Explore a senior living community showcasing exceptional care, dining, and activities.
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C.J. Box Live at the Civic Center
The Lewis & Clark Library and Lewis & Clark Library Foundation are excited to bring #1 New York Times bestselling author C.J. Box to Helena! GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS (Free) are still available through the Civic Center, all Library branches and the Montana Book Co. CHOICE TICKETS ($10) are sold out!
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
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