Good morning, Helena.

The Helena Public Schools Board of Trustees voted 8-0 Tuesday night to add varsity and junior varsity baseball at Helena and Capital High Schools, with teams set to begin spring 2027 (after a community fundraiser raised $110,000 for start-up costs); continuing expenses will be nearly $50,000 each season.

Helena staff have begun three open lands projects to improve trail connections, recreation and forest health.

The work will reroute the Oakes Street Park Trail, add a connector between the Northwest Passage and Ambrose Trails, and include forestry work on Mount Ascension — all with warning signs posted for safety.

Great Falls Clinic announced its new Capital City Specialty Center (2231 N.

Montana Ave.) in Helena, which will offer orthopedic care led by Dr. Peter D. Hanson and expand pulmonology outreach services soon. Patients can schedule appointments starting in July as community feedback guides additional specialty care.

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.)

Helena Street Rodders Car Show

9 AM – 4 PM — JFK Park, Helena — Admission details may vary — Explore an array of classic cars and connect with fellow car enthusiasts.

Five Easy Pieces:An Evening of One-Act Plays

Helena’s Wordsmatter playwrights present an evening of five one-act plays at the Helena Avenue Theatre.

Bands for Lands Summer Concert Series

6-8 p.m. — Wild Montana — Free entry — Enjoy live music from Mike Killeen alongside local beer and conservation partners.

Airflow Club of America 61st National Meet – Car Show Day

9 AM – 4 PM — Centennial Park — Free entry — Experience a gathering of car enthusiasts displaying custom and specialty vehicles at the 61st National Meet.

Montana History Celebration

Evening and all-day events — Montana Heritage Center — Ticketed and free events — Celebrate the rich history of Montana with tours, workshops, panels, and community gatherings.

River Spell

8:00 – 11:00 p.m. — Lewis & Clark Tap Room — Ticket info available — Experience a night of music in the heart of Helena.

ExplorationWorks Community Celebration

5-7:30 p.m. — Ten Mile Creek Brewery — Free entry — Celebrate community and science in a fun-filled, family-friendly atmosphere.

Capital City 4th of July Celebration

10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Centennial Park — Free entry — Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the country with free food, live music, and fun for the family.