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Helena
Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Helena. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two local organizations are running winter clothing drives to help neighbors stay warm. The YWCA accepts donations of boots and snowpants for up to 40 residents at its house (while Florence Crittenton seeks new hats and gloves for 200 families) as donations continue through winter. KTVH
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cup of Seoul: Korean BBQ Cupbop will open a new Helena location in March — offering Korean-style bowls with rice, cabbage, noodles and a choice of protein for about $11 each. Independent Record
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Montana judge ruled today that a law letting parents create education savings accounts for special needs students is unconstitutional because it was not funded properly. OPI Superintendent Hedalen said the program will stay off until the Legislature meets to fix the funding issue — a change that leaves families without access for now. KTVH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Margaret Stuart Youth Homes in Helena said its funding will be cut on Jan. 31, leaving its future uncertain. Colleen Rivers said officials are reviewing the decision. Independent Record
- ➤ Helena officials said that locked interest rates on the initial bond offerings for school construction will save taxpayers about $9.9 million compared to September projections. Independent Record
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ With no returning starters, the Helena High boys basketball team will tip off today at Belgrade at 7 p.m.—coaches and players practice daily to build team chemistry for a strong season. 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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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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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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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
Man is condemned to be free.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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