Good Day
Helena
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An anonymous donor has transferred a property at the corner of 11th Ave & N. Robert's Street to the Montana Family Institute, helping the nonprofit move its 10,000 sqft, three-story hub to Helena. The institute plans to break ground in March and complete the building next fall. KTVH
- ➤ An anonymous donor will transfer the title of a property at the corner of 11th Ave and N. Robert’s Street to serve as the Montana Family Institute's new 10,000 sqft headquarters in Helena. The nonprofit plans to break ground in March and move in next fall to better support Montana families. KXLH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Helena’s Clay Arts Guild purchased its longtime rented workshop near the airport after 26 years of leasing, securing a $220,000 down payment. Board members say the guild—supported by previous owners Dean and Arlette Randash—is set to expand classes and grow its community membership. KTVH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ East Helena boys basketball team aims to build on their historic state tournament run as they prepare for their home opener Friday night against Jefferson; coach Ty Ridgeway said the team is hungrier this season and credits strong team chemistry for their momentum. 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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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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Cookies And Cocoa - Holiday Open House and Cookie Potluck
Join us from 6pm-8pm for one of our favorite community nights of the year! Bring your favorite holiday cookie to share and we will provide hot cocoa, studios to explore, live artists demos, and holiday shopping in the gallery.
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Book Reading and Kids Craft with author Deb Halliday
Bring the family at 10:30am and enjoy a cozy morning as Deb reads from her new children’s book Fox and Moon. Afterward, kids can make a fox-themed craft to take home.
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A Phill Aaberg Christmas Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Myrna Loy — Ticket prices vary — Experience an enchanting evening of diverse musical styles by Grammy-nominated composer Philip Aaberg.
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The Nutcracker Ballet
2:00-3:30 p.m. — Helena Civic Center — Tickets may be required — Experience the magic of the classic holiday ballet featuring enchanting music and beautiful choreography.
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Live Music @ Safeway with Dan Henry
11 AM - 3 PM — Safeway — Free entry — Enjoy live Christmas music while picking up last-minute holiday items.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.
~ Albert Einstein
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