Good morning, Helena.

Tizer Meats will downsize its operations by closing its York Road shop and moving to its original Tizer Road location outside Helena to streamline service.

The Helena Education Foundation runs its Trading Places event, where local community members swap roles with school administrators and see the work behind classrooms.

The exchange builds connections and shows that strong schools depend on community support.

Helena will soon begin work on Mount Helena City Park to remove about 1,000 wind-damaged trees from December’s windstorm; crews will cut trees into slash piles and adjust larger logs by removing bark every three inches to dry them and lower the risk of a bark beetle outbreak (this plan aims to protect the park’s ecosystem) before beetles fly in May.

Helena cleared a homeless encampment near Cruse and 11th avenues on Thursday morning after complaints that tents blocked pedestrian access (a city spokesperson said).

Helena para educator Chris Findley, who coaches the Helena Twisters at C.R.

Anderson Middle School, was named Special Olympics Montana coach of the year for 2026 — she was chosen from 15 finalists.

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.)

2026 Montana Beer Awards

5-9 p.m. — Lewis & Clark Tap Room — Celebrate Montana's finest beers while enjoying live music from Insufficient Funds.