Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Queen City Wheelhouse refurbished donated bikes for kids and local groups plus partnered with the Christmas Giving Tree program at the Cathedral of St Helena to brighten the holidays.
Shodair Children's Hospital picked up bikes today, adding to over 200 bikes donated this year.
Helena will host its Longest Night observance for homelessness at Women's Park on Sunday, Dec.
21 — the event memorializes those lost this year.
💼 Business
Jorgenson's American Restaurant at 1714 11th Ave will open for breakfast on New Year's Day and serve dinner on January 3, with doors open daily from 7AM to 9PM.
The owner of Copperline and Hardware Cafe plans to refresh the nearly 7000 sqft historic space founded over 60 years ago.
🎭 Culture
Jewish communities across Montana lit eight menorahs in the Capitol Rotunda (yesterday) during a Hanukkah gathering that featured latkes, dreidels, and mini menorahs.
Rabbi Chaim Bruk said the event stood as a united show of solidarity with those affected by antisemitism (a gesture of remembrance).
🌲 Environment
On Wednesday, Dec. 17, intense wind gusts over 80 mph struck Helena, leaving homes without power and causing roofs, walls and barns to sustain damage.
Neighbors quickly helped secure fragile structures by parking trucks on damaged roofs (community support was strong in the storm’s wake).
🎉 Helena Events
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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.)
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.
Grandstreet Theatre’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
5 PM - 10 PM — Grandstreet Theatre — $27 - $250 — Celebrate five decades of unforgettable performances with special guests and memories at this landmark concert.
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