Good morning, Helena.

Helena Classical Music Festival invites audiences to enjoy live classical music in local cafes, eateries + breweries on Saturday, Aug.

22; the free event blends tradition with a creative local twist.

Contractors are finishing removal of the old Park Lake Dam in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest and preparing the site for a new dam.

The $3.7 million project, which includes road work to protect against earthquakes and prevent seepage, will finish by the end of the year and help restock fish.

USFS has consolidated fire and aviation under one deputy chief to streamline wildfire management, a move that does not change local operations at the Helena Air Tanker Base, which has supported responses since opening in July by delivering over 338,000 gallons of retardant.

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.)