Good morning, Helena.

At the Helena Civic Center on Thursday, firefighter and paramedic Steven Reather was honored as firefighter of the year by the Helena Exchange Club.

Friends, family, and Station One celebrated his service (six years on the job) and his work in fire safety education in the community.

Engineers in Helena now use strong building methods to help structures stand up better in quakes — a shift from older times when unreinforced brick often broke — as new projects like Central School show updated designs that keep people safe.

Central Elementary's 6th annual costume swap has ended—extra costumes remain available for students.

The 8th annual ski swap at Play It Again Sports will run today and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. off Dredge Drive, offering winter gear for families.

The Haunted Helena Trolley Tour returns to Helena to honor local historian Ellen Baumler, whose tours ended after her December 2023 passing.

Owner Lani Schlater and program director Zachary Coe of the Foundation for Montana History now offer the tour with 50% of proceeds aiding preservation — tickets are selling fast — as spooky season nears.

Helena Public Schools is seeking community feedback on proposed school boundary changes that would affect nine school groups and roughly 350 students—district officials want local input to guide their planning.

The Helena Valley sits on varied sediments and rocks that raise the risk of earthquake damage, as shown by the 6.2 quake in 1935.

Experts note that vulnerable areas along Ten Mile Creek, Prickly Pear Creek, and Lake Helena could experience liquefaction if a future quake occurs (since the regional faults remain active).

In autumn 1935, Helena experienced a series of earthquakes that many thought were caused by an explosion — violent tremors were felt in nearby Anaconda, Deer Lodge, Dillon, Bozeman, Missoula and Billings as reported by the Montana Standard.

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.)

Just for the Helena of It

8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Spring Meadow Lake State Park — Varies by distance — Enjoy a family-friendly run with options for everyone in the scenic capital of Montana.

Haunted Helena Trolley Tour

5:15 p.m. — Mt Ascension Gastropub — Cost Info — Explore the chilling heart of Helena’s haunted past aboard an authentic trolley.

Mary Roach Live in Helena

7-9 p.m. — St Paul's United Methodist Church — Free entry — Experience the wit and insights of bestselling author Mary Roach in a lively evening event.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Admin I Training

Mon-Fri, Nov 3-7 — The Training Den Helena — $2250 — Enhance your Linux skills with hands-on training in system administration and networking.

Black Jacket Symphony

7:30-9 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Cost not specified — Experience a live recreation of AC/DC's iconic album Back in Black.

28th Annual Festival of Wines

7-10 p.m. — Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel — Support Coats for Kids while savoring over 60 exceptional wines.

An Evening with David Sedaris

7:30-9 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Books available for purchase — Experience the wit and humor of David Sedaris through readings, Q&A, and a book signing.

Ladies Who Lunch at Jade Garden

6 p.m. — Mountain View Meadows — Price not listed — Connect with a welcoming group of women for a delightful dining experience.

Business Planning Clinic Workshop

10 AM – 3 PM — Opportunity Bank Conference Center — Cost information not provided — Enhance your business strategy with insights from the Millionaire Real Estate Agent framework.

Object-Oriented Programming in C# Training

Nov 17-21 — The Training Den Helena — $2250 — Enhance your C# programming skills with a hands-on expert-led training class.