Good morning, Helena.

Loved ones gathered on Sunday at Ten Mile Creek where they built small boats from leaves, twigs, and bark to honor children lost to grief, a ritual guided by the Helena Early Childhood Collaborative.

The group will host another loss event on August 20th at the Lewis and Clark Library — offering families a space to continue healing through nature.

Authorities are seeking help after a 64-year-old man—Marc Newell—left the Helena Prerelease Center on June 1 and has not returned.

A new party space opened today inside Lasso The Moon Toys, where the former office has been transformed into a venue called ZuZu’s Petals that offers party packages with custom invitations, music, and activities.

The venue is located at 25 South Last Chance Gulch (a nod to the movie It’s a Wonderful Life).

Helena native Sonda Gaub — a member of the Helena Citizens’ Council — announced her candidacy for mayor today.

Her campaign will focus on public safety, business support, and transparent government, and candidate filing closes on June 16.

Montana now reports 15 cases of measles, including two hospitalizations, with two new cases reported on Monday in Hill County—health officials warn unvaccinated travelers to avoid air travel as exposure risks at airports grow and nearly 1,100 cases have been seen nationwide.

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.)

Junie B. Jones Jr.

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Grandstreet Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the charming musical adaptation of Barbara Park's beloved children's book character Junie B. Jones.

Annual Stakeholder Event

YTCC's Annual Stakeholder Summit will highlight alternative transportation accomplishments in the Greater Yellowstone Region, with a focus on Montana. With decarbonizing the transportation industry as the driving theme, YTCC will share ways individuals, communities and states can become more efficient while lowering GHG emissions.

Annual Stakeholder Event

YTCC's Annual Stakeholder Summit will highlight alternative transportation accomplishments in the Greater Yellowstone Region, with a focus on Montana. With decarbonizing the transportation industry as the driving theme, YTCC will share ways individuals, communities and states can become more efficient while lowering GHG emissions.

Junie B. Jones Jr. Musical

7:30-9 p.m. — Grandstreet Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the delightful musical adaptation of the beloved children's book series by Barbara Park.

Governor's Cup

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Last Chance Gulch — Registration fees support local charity — Celebrate fitness and community spirit at Helena's annual road races.

ServSafe Manager Certification Course

9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. — Residence Inn Helena — $215 early bird; $240 general admission — Complete your ServSafe Manager certification with engaging training and expert support.

8th Annual Perinatal Mental Health Conference

8 AM – 4 PM — Delta Hotels Helena Colonial — $199 — Explore the critical topic of perinatal mental health with experts and community leaders.

Ronnie and The Redwoods Concert

5:30-11:30 p.m. — Womens Park — Ticket info available — Experience an engaging Americana performance under the stars with Ronnie and The Redwoods.

Watermelon Men at The Rathskeller

12-2 a.m. — Rathskeller — Check for pricing — Enjoy local music and great beverages as the new food menu debuts.