Good morning, Helena.

NorthWestern Energy said that about 14,500 customers lost power Tuesday morning in Helena when a squirrel entered a substation at about 7:05 a.m.—service was restored to half the customers by 7:30 a.m. and to all by 8 a.m.

Helena Public School’s free summer meal program will soon restart as classes end, with meals served at 11 sites.

The program will provide about 80,000 meals for kids aged one to 18—registration is now open and 240 families have already signed up.

Carroll College is offering a $3,000 grant to 56 Rossiter Elementary students who were displaced by the 2018 Ten Mile Creek flood and will graduate high school in 2026 — if they enroll, the grant can be renewed for four years to provide up to $12,000 in total support.

Helena Public School will soon start its free summer meal program that will serve about 80,000 meals at 11 sites to children aged one to eighteen—registration is open with 240 families already signed up and more expected by summer's end—food service director Robert Worthy said the program costs nearly $300,000 in food and labor. The meals, which include an entree, fruit, vegetables, and milk, will be served at schools, parks, and parking lots to help families during summer break.

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.

July 4th Celebration at Centennial Park

10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Centennial Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with free hot dogs, root beer floats, live music, and family activities.