Good morning, Helena.

Local fire officials responded Monday evening to a home fire caused by a candle near a Christmas tree and to a chimney fire that damaged an attic.

They advise keeping heat sources away from trees and watering trees daily (plus cleaning chimneys) to reduce fire risks over the winter holidays.

Helena Fire Department assistant chief Mike Chambers urges residents to follow holiday fire safety steps today after a candle near a Christmas tree caused home damage, advising that fireplaces, electric heaters, and smoke detectors be maintained (keep three feet clear around trees) and (test alarms regularly).

A home fire started Monday evening when candles near a Christmas tree ignited flames — Helena firefighters quickly doused the blaze.

Montana’s Heritage Muzzleloader Hunt starts Saturday and runs until December 21 — hunters will use period firearms without scopes to embrace historic methods as set by the state’s wildlife department.

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.)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Live Music @ Safeway with Dan Henry

11 AM - 3 PM — Safeway — Free entry — Enjoy live Christmas music while picking up last-minute holiday items.