🌱 Patch AM: Want a say on a new public shooting range? Here’s how

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In today's newsletter:

• Want a say on a new public shooting range? Here's how
• How you can shape key wildlife and recreation decisions in Helena
• What 20 energy moves from Helena could change Montana's power future?

Also on today's calendar: Summer Community Celebration at the Clancy Old Red Schoolhouse and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
• Saturday: Not as warm, temps: high: 73, low: 53.
• Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 68 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Montana State Parks and Recreation Board to meet September 22 (mt.gov) — Montana's State Parks and Recreation Board will meet at Montana WILD in Helena on September 22, with in-person and Zoom options for public comment. Residents can weigh in through September 14 on a proposed easement for developing a public shooting range near Logan, using an online survey or mailed comments to Helena.
   

• Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet October 15 (mt.gov) — Montana Fish and Wildlife Commissioners will meet at the Montana Heritage Center in Helena on October 15, and locals can comment in person, at regional offices, or via Zoom. Public input is open now on grizzly bear relocation sites, new camping and commercial fee schedules, fishing regulations, and several river and wildlife proposals, with written comments due by September 24.
   

• Governor's energy task force issues final report with 20 recommendations in Helena (nbcmontana.com) — State leaders gathered at the Capitol in Helena as Governor Gianforte's Unleashing American-Made Energy Task Force delivered a final report with 20 recommendations to guide Montana's energy future. The plan emphasizes affordable, reliable power, new transmission projects, and an all-of-the-above energy mix that lawmakers will use in the 2027 session, with some steps already underway.
   

📸 Around Helena

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Helena

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 24
• Babes In Canyon (ft. Anna Smyrk & Shelby Natasha) →
  Lewis & Clark Tap Room, 1535 Dodge Ave, Helena
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 28
• Summer Community Celebration at the Clancy Old Red Schoolhouse →
  3 N Main St, Clancy
  3:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• 227 Days Celebration →
  14 W Main St, East Helena
  8:00 am
• 227 Days →
  East Helena Main Street Park
  11:00 am
Friday September 4
• 2026 Mullan Road Conference →
  618 Helena Ave, Helena
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• 6th Annual Helena Septemberfest: Gulch Goes Galactic →
  Helena Walking Mall, Helena
  4:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Finding Freedom Women's Retreat →
  The Blacktail Ranch, 4440 S Fork Trail, Wolf Creek
  3:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 29
• Montana Distillers Guild: Last Chance Spirits Festival →
  Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel, 835 Great Northern Blvd, Helena
  4:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• EVMS & EHHS Picture Day!
  EAST HELENA K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT East Helena, MT 59635
  8:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• Radley Picture Day!
  EAST HELENA K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT East Helena, MT 59635
  8:00 am
Wednesday September 9
• PPE Picture Day!
  EAST HELENA K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT East Helena, MT 59635
  8:00 am
Thursday September 10
• Eastgate Picture Day!
  EAST HELENA K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT East Helena, MT 59635
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• What is something that you remember about your grandparents?
  My grandpa survived a plane crash in the Military and my grandma and great grandma went through the bombing of England. (Nextdoor North Valley Dave's)
• Happy National Dog Day to my sweet boy and shadow.
  He has been by my side. through so much . I love him so much. (Nextdoor North Valley Dave's)

• TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for AVP, Product and Platform Risk Mgmt in Helena. Apply here.
• Helena School District posted a job opening for Assistant Tennis Coach in Helena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Helena here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Helena

• Job training partnership program seeks to address housing, homelessness on Flathead Reservation (kxlh.com)
• Montana PSC Investigating High NorthWestern Energy Bills (560kmon.com)

Butte

• Heads Up, Hunters: New Playbook for Lincoln's Block Management Areas (montanaoutdoor.com)

Manhattan

• Former Dillon police officer found dead in Madison County on day of court appearance (kxlf.com)
• Fundraisers set to help rebuild Maverick Mountain ski area (mtstandard.com)
• Star Trek's DeForest Kelley Appeared In A Show That Was An Inspiration For Supernatural (tvline.com)

Ok Helena! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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