Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Veteran Jenni Maier—who served in the Navy—has spent 23 years volunteering with Toys for Tots at the Helena Armed Forces Reserve Center, helping deliver donated toys to local families as the holidays near. Other veterans join her efforts as the program, which received 27,000 toy donations last year, accepts contributions until December 20th. KTVH
- ➤ Helena’s Toys for Tots drive grows stronger as veteran Jenni Maier—marking her 23rd year of service—leads volunteers at the Reserve Center while over 200 local businesses help collect donations; the drive, which brought 27,000 toys to more than 3,000 kids last year, is accepting gifts through December 20. Retired Marine Jon Moe adds that the effort lets veterans feel they are still serving the community. KXLH
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Peter’s Health began its virtual nursing program just over a year ago to ease nurse shortages and reduce burnout—virtual nurses use webcams and hospital room televisions to support staff 24/7 and have increased RN retention by 50 percent. KTVH
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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.)
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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.
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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.
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No Man's Land Film Festival: Kids Program
6-9 p.m. — The Myrna Loy — Fundraiser entry — Experience inspiration and adventure through a documentary focused on girls in sports.
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Queen City Ballet's The Nutcracker
2:00-3:30 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting ballet featuring battling soldiers and a growing Christmas tree in a magical holiday tradition.
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Nutcracker on the Rocks
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Table seating available — Experience a rock-n-roll twist on the holiday classic with live performances and a dynamic cast of dancers.
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Frozen Jr.
5 PM — Grandstreet Theatre — Cost information not specified — Experience a magical musical journey with beloved characters and unforgettable songs from the animated classic.
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Helena Holiday MADE Fair
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds — Admission fee may apply — Discover unique handcrafted gifts that tell a story this holiday season.
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Helena Holiday MADE Fair
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds — Cost info not provided — Explore unique handcrafted gifts and support local artisans this holiday season.
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Python for Scientists Training/Class
Dec 8-12 — The Training Den Helena — $2250 — Enhance your Python programming skills with expert-led courses tailored for scientists.
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Free NeuroMotion Brain-Body Movement Class-Thursday Dec 11 @ 1:30pm- Lewis & Clark Library
NeuroMotion is a fun, interactive brain-body class that uses 10 simple stations to engage physical movement and cognitive skills focusing on memory, attention, processing speed, and executive functioning. The session is designed for adults of all abilities, with both standing and seated options available and taught by Montana's only Certified Brain Health Trainer.
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