Chamber Events

Remembering Urban Renewal Exhibit Lewis & Clark Co. History Center, 101 N. Last Chance Gulch (across Walking Mall from Holiday Inn) “Remembering Urban Renewal” focuses on Helena’s 1970s era Urban Renewal/Model Cities program and how it profoundly altered the physical, social, political and economic makeup of the community. Extensive images of Helena’s historic core illustrate the physical changes to downtown and help us understand downtown Helena’s evolution to the place we know today. A special feature highlights the iconic Marlow Theatre. The exhibit is a collaborative effort of the Lewis & Clark Co. Heritage Tourism Council and Lewis & Clark Co. Historical Society. Admission is free; hours are Monday-Thursday, noon-5 p.m.; Fridays 5-7 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information call 447.8357.

Books & Babies Children ages Birth through Toddler & their Grownups are invited to a fun, informal social hour full of rhymes, songs, and play. Mondays in the Large Meeting Room - All year round except August and December. Mon. 10:30 - 11:30 AM Mon. 1:30 - 2:30 PM Afternoon session starts Feb. 2013

~Beginner Ceramics for Adults, held Tuesday evenings, taught by full-time professional resident artist Chris Pickett. ~Intermediate Ceramics for Adults, held Wednesday evenings, taught by full-time professional resident artist Sunshine Cobb. ~Advanced Ceramics for Adults, held Thursday evenings, taught by three full-time professional resident artist Jeff Campana, Peter Christian Johnson & Sean O'Connell. All classes are 10 weeks for $160 for members, $180 for nonmembers & include unlimited open studio time.

Help us put hope in motion. Honor and remember loved ones and friends with a pinwheel this spring. To have one displayed, send in you gift before May 17th. Beginning in 2009 as a fundraiser specifically for St. Peter's Cancer Treatment Center, the Pinwheel Pledge has raised over $117,000 to help cancer patients in our area with needs unmet by insurance and with the construction of a state of the art facility to help them along the journey. To make your own special gift, click here, or for more information, please contact the Foundation at 444-2370.

Contact Brent

Wednesday, May 1 Wednesday, May 8 Tuesday, May 14 Wednesday, May 22 Wednesday, May 29 Wednesday, June 5 Wednesday, June 12 Wednesday, June 19 The class is free and all reading materials provide, but sign-up is required. Please contact the Information Desk at 406.447.1690 ext 5 to register for this informative course. Part history and part foreign policy, this eight week course will examine how nine U. S. Presidents have managed relations with Russia since World War II. The course objective is to study U.S. diplomatic history, with a view to determining where we have succeeded with Moscow and why. Classes will be discussion oriented, reviewing assigned readings (handouts) covering Truman on the Berlin Airlift and Korean War outbreak; Eisenhower on Korean armistice and Khrushchev’s 1957 Berlin ultimatum; Kennedy on the 1961 Berlin and 1962 Cuban Missile crises; Nixon on detente, and the 1973 Worldwide Alert; Carter on the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan; Reagan on the Reykjavik Summit; Clinton on Kosovo; and George W. Bush on Georgia. Course will finish with George H.W. Bush’s handling of the 1991 coup attempt against Gorbachev and the breakup of the Soviet Union. Readings include excerpts from Arthur Schlesinger Jr., Brent Scowcroft, Henry Kissinger, David McCullough, Evan Thomas, William Hyland, Strobe Talbott, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jack Matlock, and Michael Beschloss.

Quit For Life Tuesdays and Thursdays Beginning May 7, 5:30 - p.m. Hospital Ponderosa Room Learn techniques to quit all forms of tobacco use. A free six week supply of nicotine replacement therapy is available through the Montana Quit Line to those participating. $35 Call 444-2130 for more information.

NorthStar Amusement Carnival returns! New this year are the Equine Expo featuring clinicians, demonstrations, an Extreme Cowboy Race, Chili Cook Off, vendors and more.

Class Content includes how to deal with medical emergencies, babysitting as a business, what to do when a child chokes, responsibilities, age appropriate activities and safety. Students must pass a written exam and demonstrate rescue breathing/choking techniques to receive a certificate of completion. The fee is $50 per student. Scholarships are available based upon financial need, upon request. Register online at www.stpetes.org, or call 444-2130 for more information or to pay by check. Enrollment is limited. Safe Sitter is the only national, non-profit organization devoted exclusively to preparing young adolescents to be safe and nurturing babysitters.

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“Growing Up and Growing Strong with Mom,” a free workshop for girls and their mothers, or other trusted female guardian, will be held on Thursday, May 23, from 6 – 8 p.m., at St. Peter’s Hospital. The workshop will be presented by Pediatrician Michelle Danielson, M.D., of Partners in Pediatrics. It is geared toward girls ages 10 to 13 to help them learn about and navigate through adolescence, puberty and maturity. There will be an opportunity for mothers and daughters to ask questions. Each daughter will receive a small gift; light refreshments will be served. Please register at www.stpetes.org, or call 444-2130.

C R Anderson Middle School Band will present their annual end-of-the-school-year concert beginning at 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 30, 2013. This concert is free and open to the public and all are encouraged to enjoy what these students have learned this year.

JOIN YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS FOR A DAY OF FAMILY FUN!!!! 8:30 Registration for the 5k and 10k Runs (includes T-Shirt) 9:30 Free Kids Run (8 and under) 10:00 Start of the 5k and 10k Runs 10:00-2:00 Kids Carnival and performances by area groups 11:00 East Helena Alumni Awards 10:00-2:00 Enjoy food and drinks prepared by the East Helena Wrestling Club

6/2/2013 Cottonwood Club 6/9/2013 John Floridis 6/16/2013 Larry Hirshberg 6/23/2013 Aran Buzzas 6/30/2013 907Britt

The City of Helena & Force Fitness, LLC invite you to Helena Parkfit - FREE Community Workouts Open to the Public: Tuesdays Join us for a fun-filled outdoor workout @ a park near you! 6/4 Hill Park- Cardio/Flex Fusion 6/11 Great Northern - High Intensity Interval Training 6/18 Centennial Park - Kettlebells & Bands (provided) 6/25 Pioneer Park - Playing with Girls 7/2 Skelton Park - Boxing 7/9 Women's Park - PowerFlow Yoga 7/16 Performance Square - QiGon 7/23 Pioneer Park - NIA 7/30 Womens Park - Argentine Tango Dance 8/6 Lockey Park - Zumba 8/13 Hill Park - Target Zen 8/20 Centennial Park - Stations 8/27 Memorial Park - Instructors Choice

Registration Opens March 15, 2013 We have a lot to celebrate! We are bringing back the marathon and Montana Governor Steve Bullock will be joining us. Friday’s Expo is again at the Civic Center, as well as a post race party at Pioneer and Anchor Parks…music, food, business vendors and games and fun for the kids and families. Friday Expo - Civic Center Saturday Race - Downtown Helena Marathon - 6am Half Marathon - 7am 10K - 8am 5K - 10am Brownlow 400M Challenge - 10am Fun Run - 11am

In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice. Adapted from Disney’s 2008 Broadway production, Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. features the hit songs “Part of Your World,” “She’s in Love,” and the Oscar-winning “Under the Sea.”

Gardener's Day sponsored by Tizer Nature Connection This is a day for gardeners to learn all kinds of things in the garden. We invite various vendors to join us and visit with our visitors about trees, seeds, flowers, herbs and how to preserve them, gardening in general and numerous gardening products. It's all about gardening!

- Stephanie Zarling

VIP Advance $25 At Gate $30 (include Meet the Monster Truck Party before the show plus best seats in the house) VIP Tickets available at the Fairgrounds office ONLY! GA Advance Adults $18 Youth (3-12) $14 At the Gate Adults $20 Youth (3-12) $15 Ticket locations Town Pump Convenience stores in Helena, East Helena, Townsend and Boulder Featured Monster Trucks: Bounty Hunter, Rock Star, Bucked Up, Iron Outlaw and California Kid. Quad Races: Local quad races will compete for Montana Braggin Rights, on a dirt course. Enter at the Pit Gate Between 5 & 6 P.M. Practice begins at 6:00 p.m. “Car Quest” Tuff Truck Races: Local drivers compete on the obsticle course against the clock. Enter at the Pit Gate between 5 & 6 P.M.

Join Richard and Belva with a cold refreshment and stroll in the garden to see what's new. Enjoy the opportunity to ask them questions and hear their stories about their awesome collection of plants and trees. Light refreshments served. Tour will begin at 7:00 pm sharp. Cost is $6 for members and $10 for non-members. Pre-registration is required.

Brett Veltri

Blackfoot Brewery will host HMHB and donate a portion of that evenings proceeds.

7/1/2013 Sleeping Giant Citizens Council 7/8/2013 Angel Fund 7/15/2013 Big Brothers, Big Sisters 7/22/2013 Family Promise of Greater Helena 7/29/2013 SAVE Foundation

7/7/2013 Max Hay 7/14/2013 History of Owls 7/21/2013 Lou Shields 7/28/2013 VIDA

Jackal Chase

Amber Olsson

July 24 The week kicks off with the Kid’s Stick Horse Rodeo at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds Park, near the Picnic Shelter. Sign ups are at 8:00 a.m. The Fair opens with commercial & 4-H exhibits, food vendors and Northstar Amusements carnival at 5 pm. July 25 Thursday features the Kiddie Parade downtown at 11 am with “Military Appreciation Night” (wear camo) PRCA Rodeo in the evening. July 26 Chicks N Chaps Women's Rodeo Clinic is @ 3:30pm with all of the fundraising efforts supporting local breast cancer patients.- Friday features “Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night” at the rodeo July 27 Saturday starts with the “Gold Buckle Dreamin Youth Rodeo” at 8 am, the 4-H livestock sale begins at 11 am and the final performance of the PRCA Rodeo in the evening. PRCA Rodeos start at 7:30 each night, and will feature the ever popular “Mutton Bustin” and “Steer Riding” for youth ages 3-12 and the exciting “Wild Cow Milking”. Fair Hours* Wednesday, July 24: 5 pm – 11 pm Thursday, July 25: 11 am – 11 pm Friday, July 26: 11 am – 11 pm Saturday, July 27: 11 am – 11 pm Gate Admission $3 per person per day* (12 & under free) for walk or drive in *included in advance nightshow & rodeo ticket sales.

Are you looking for a fun event to do this summer with your children? Come and join us for the annual Kiddie Parade held on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 11am. The parade lines up at 10am. Dress up; decorate your bike or wagon etc… There are seven different categories to choose from: single horse, multiple horses, walkers, daycares, groups (5 or more children), riders (no-motorized vehicles), and marching units. There is a prize for each category plus a Chairman’s Award. The parade route goes from Women’s Park through the alley behind the Livery Travel building, down Last chance Gulch to 6th Avenue (where the walking mall starts). After the parade we return to Women’s Park to have lunch for the children and give out awards. We also have a drawing for bikes for the participants. The cost for the parade is only $1.00 per child. This is a great event to do with your children or as a group so start thinking of all of those really creative ideas and join us.

Stampede Parade Returns to Saturday, July 27th! The Last Chance Stampede & Fair is excited to announce the Stampede Parade, a tradition for 53 years, will be held on Saturday, July 27th at noon. Categories include: Floats, Equestrian, Horse Drawn, Mounted Drill Teams, Marching Drill/Dance Teams, Novelty, Antique Car, Classic Car, Stampede & Fair Theme, Cut ‘er Loose, Bands/Music, Political and new this year High School Groups. Parade Route – The Parade will stage at the Front Street Learning Center, left on Neill Ave, right on Last Chance Gulch , right on Broadway, Right on Park Avenue, right on Neill Ave and dispersing on Front Street and Neill Avenue. All animals will cross Neill Ave to staging area at Front Street Learning Center when finished. Awards Ceremony immediately following the parade at Woman’s Park. Make your plans now to showcase your business or organization at this year’s Stampede Parade!

Dan Hunthausen

8/4/2013 907Britt 8/5/2013 Skyfoot 8/11/2013 Regan Clancy 8/18/2013 Larry Hirshberg 8/25/2013 Carter Freeman

Stumblin' Free

Sarah Frazier

9/2/2013 ---NONE---Labor Day 9/9/2013 Lewis and Clark Literacy Council 9/16/2013 Planned Parenthood of Montana 9/23/2013 Montana Preservation Alliance 9/30/2013 Montana Human Rights Network

Set in a small southern beauty parlor with a colorful cast of gossips, the play is alternately hilarious and touching. Truvy’s beauty salon is where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle, the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter Shelby is about to get married. Filled with hilarious repartee which gives the play, and it’s characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company.

The Helena Area Open Studios Tour invites the public to visit artists using a variety of artistic mediums at work in their studios, and see their creative process. The 2-day Tour also gives the public an opportunity to purchase art directly from the participating artists. Ticket purchasers are eligible for special prizes. The Open Studios Tour is a fundraiser to support public art, sponsored by the City of Helena Public Art Committee, (406) 447-8491, www.helenapublicarts.com

10/6/2013 Rio 10/13/2013 TBA 10/20/2013 Larry Hirshberg 10/27/2013 TBA

he 23rd annual St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation Gala theme is “Time.” Be a Time Traveler (past, present, or future), and have the Time of your life at this elegant costume ball. A glamorous evening filled with art, fine food, hosted bar, auctions, live music and dancing. Live and silent auction items include original artwork, trips near and far and special surprise items. Raffle tickets for original jewelry pieces by Eaton Turner Gallery will be available that evening and can also be purchased in advance. The drawing will be held at the Gala; the winner need not be present to win. Gala tickets are $110 through October 1st; $125, thereafter and will be available in early autumn on-line or by contacting the Foundation office at 444-2370. Jewelry raffle tickets are $10 each or three for $25 and will be available at the St. Peter’s Hospital Gift Shop (just inside the Main Entrance), at Eaton-Turner Jewelry, or by calling the Foundation.

Leave your troubles behind and enter the Kit Kat Klub, a world where “everything is beautiful.” Set against the decadence of Berlin in the 1930s, Cabaret has become one of the most powerful and popular musicals of our time. From the writers of Chicago, this musical will sweep you away with such well known classics; “Maybe This Time,” “Willkommen,” and “Tomorrow Belongs To Me.” Pushing the boundaries of what musical theatre is capable of, this contemporary classic asks the question; “what good is sitting all alone in your room … come hear the music play.”

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When four small town Vermont residents enroll in an acting class taught at the local community center, they discover much more than they thought possible. As they begin to experiment with harmless games, their real offstage lives gradually infiltrate the classroom, revealing insights and transformations both humorous and heartbreaking. Winner of the 2010 Obie Award for Best Play, this is an interesting and comedic look at how the intimacy of an acting class has the power to shape lives in surprising and substantial ways.

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Honor and remember your loved ones with a light on the Hospice Tree at the Helena Civic Center. To be listed at the ceremony, donations must be received by December 6th. Every gift will light one light for someone special and every night throughout the holidays thousands of lights will shine in honor of loved ones while continuing to provide Hospice care to the community. A brief indoor candle lighting ceremony will take place in the ballroom to honor the names of all those for whom lights have been given, and then the 80-foot tall evergreen in front of the Civic Center will be lit. Light a Life is the only fund-raising event for Hospice of St. Peter’s. Hospice helps make the lives of the terminally ill as full, comfortable, and meaningful as possible. To make your contribution to Lite a Life, click here, or send a check in the amount of $10 for each person to be honored. Please provide who the gift is in memory of or in honor of and to whom you would like a card of notification sent. Mail to: St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation 2475 Broadway Helena, MT 59601