Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
Good morning, Helena.
KTVH will upgrade its transmitter from a very high frequency channel to an ultra-high frequency channel to improve indoor reception so that over-the-air viewers must rescan their TVs, while cable and satellite users remain unaffected.
The League of Women Voters is hosting a public forum at Lewis and Clark Library on August 21 to support bonds that will rebuild public schools+ offer a chance for voters to ask questions.
The Helena Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting bids from local businesses to build new signage—intended to ease city traffic.
Bids must be submitted by 5 p.m. Aug.15.
Lewis and Clark County health plans focus on expanding housing and access to services in 2025 — federal funding is in question — experts say some projects may not go forward.
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.)
Back to School Bash
11 AM – 3 PM — JFK Park, Helena — Free entry — Get ready for the school year with free backpacks and community resources.
Independent Block Party
5-9 p.m. — Mt Ascension Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy live music and family-friendly fun at a neighborhood block party.
Intermountain Film Premiere
Myrna Loy, 5pm: Premiere viewing of a brief documentary about Intermountain and children's mental health, followed by panel discussion and call to action. Adults only, for free tickets, email [email protected]
The Augúst - 57th Annual Montana Footrace
7 PM — Spring Meadow Resources Pavilion — $10 entry fee for youth — Experience the thrill of Montana's second oldest footrace with a flat and fast 5k trail run.
Beyond the Big Sky Stargazing Event
9 p.m. – 12 a.m. — Montana Learning Center — $25 adults, $15 youth — Explore the cosmos with expert astronomers and amazing telescopes in one of America's darkest skies.
Queen City Ballet Company presents: The Bang Group (NYC); A Night of Classical and Contemporary Dance
This special, not-to-be-missed performance at the Myrna Loy includes a collaborative work featuring dancers from both Queen City Ballet Company and The Bang Group, who come to Helena from New York City and include Helena native and Queen City alum Louise Benkelman.
Rock the Block Art Fair
5-10 p.m. — Holter Museum of Art — Free entry — Celebrate the end of summer with art booths and community fun in Helena.
LINUX Shell Scripting Training
Sep 3-4 — The Training Den Helena — $990 — Dive into the world of shell scripting and automate tasks effectively.
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