Good morning, Helena.

On Thursday evening, Helena held a Juneteenth celebration where residents honored the end of slavery + celebrated Black history and culture.

The event was organized by the Montana Historical Society + City of Helena, Myrna Loy, Holter Museum of Art, and Alive at Five and featured food, lawn games, a tour train, and spoken word performances.

Grandstreet Theatre is marking 50 years in Helena with nearly 450 shows that draw about 20,000 visitors yearly and add roughly $4,000,000 to the local economy—its mix of youth camps, classes and new Mary Poppins rehearsals shows its ongoing community impact.

Helena’s Forest Service tanker base opened early on June 15 to fight the Jericho Mountain Fire even though it normally opens on July 7—its team has helped planes drop more than 32-thousand gallons of fire retardant so far this season.

The base supports firefighting efforts here and in other states, and officials warn that drones can interfere with air operations.

A conservation easement protecting 5,300 acres in the Big Belt Mountains was announced Friday by Prickly Pear Land Trust on behalf of the Des Rosier family and Avalanche Corp—ensuring traditional practices and key wildlife habitats remain safeguarded.

The easement covers land above Helena that links to local waters and ecological corridors, setting a model for future conservation efforts.

Helena’s open lands team led by assistant manager Tyler Wock inspects trails after the snow melts to mark hazards and schedule repairs using a Geographic Information System— the five-person crew works quickly during a short 'dig season' in June and July.

Lewis and Clark Public Health reported a measles exposure event in Helena on June 15 when a visitor from another county visited several local businesses (TJ Maxx, Costco, Old Navy, McKenzie River Pizza, and Town Pump) and no Helena resident has been confirmed with measles yet.

Today, Touchmark in Helena held events from sun-up to sun-down to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease on the summer solstice.

Montana has 21,000 seniors with Alzheimer’s and caregivers provide 25 million hours of unpaid care annually — funds raised will support research and a 24-hour support hotline.

Lewis and Clark Public Health is investigating a measles exposure in Helena and is working to identify those most at risk — officials say they will update residents as more details become available.

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.)

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.

Helena's Alive at Five

5-9 p.m. — Lewis & Clark Tap Room — Free entry — Experience a lively night of Celtic and rock fusion with The Young Dubliners.

Montana Fair Housing Maintenance Workshop

11 a.m.–2 p.m. — Helena College University of Montana — Cost to cover instructor and room rental — Enhance your maintenance skills while ensuring fair housing compliance in a fun, interactive workshop.

Symphony Under the Stars

8:30 p.m. — Carroll College — Donations accepted — Enjoy a magical evening of music and fireworks in a Helena tradition.

Montana Women's Triathlon

8:00 AM – 12:01 PM — Last Chance Splash Waterpark & Pool — Registration required — Compete in a diverse range of triathlon events promoting women's fitness and teamwork.