🌱 Patch AM: How Broadwater Elementary’s book drive is changing Helena kids’ futures

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In today's newsletter:

• How Broadwater Elementary's book drive is changing Helena kids' futures
• How Thursday's Grizzly Gulch burn could affect your air and safety
• Will your favorite Helena forest campground soon cost more?

Also on today's calendar: Louis Archambault Gallery Opening and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.
• Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 82, low: 50.
• Friday: Cooler with a shower or two, with a high of 64 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'If you give a child a book': Donations help Broadwater Elementary students build a love for reading (ktvh.com) — Students at Helena's Broadwater Elementary each received 10 free books last year thanks to $16,380 in community donations through KTVH and the Scripps Howard Fund. With only about a third of U.S. fourth graders reading proficiently, Broadwater's principal and students say this annual book fair is boosting skills, confidence, and a love of reading—and they're inviting more local support.
   

• Helena Ranger District Planning Broadcast Burn (usda.gov) — A prescribed burn is planned for Thursday, Sept. 10, southwest of Helena along Grizzly Gulch to reduce wildfire risk on 280 acres of federal and private land. Residents and visitors should expect smoke if conditions allow the burn to proceed, and can monitor air quality online or contact the Helena Ranger District for updates and possible postponements.
   

• Comment period extended for proposed recreation fee changes (nbcmontana.com) — Helena-area residents now have until Oct. 2 to comment on proposed new and increased recreation fees for campgrounds and cabins on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. With many fees collected staying local for maintenance and improvements, your feedback sent online or to the Helena forest office could influence what you pay at favorite nearby sites.
   

📸 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

Thursday September 10
• Louis Archambault Gallery Opening →
  618 Helena Ave, Helena
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• 6th Annual Helena Septemberfest: Gulch Goes Galactic →
  Helena Walking Mall, Helena
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Women's Healing & Connection Circle →
  Horse Sense Healing, LLC, 82 Norris Rd, Helena
  10:00 am
• 9-11 Remembrance Event →
  Eagles 4040, 14 west main, East Helena, MT
  11:00 am
Monday September 28
• Steak Fry fundraiser →
  West Main Street, W Main St, East Helena
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 9
• PPE Picture Day!
  EAST HELENA K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT East Helena, MT 59635
  8:00 am
• VB vs Broadwater 4-00
  Jefferson High School Boulder, MT 59632
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Eastgate Picture Day!
  EAST HELENA K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICT East Helena, MT 59635
  8:00 am
• FB vs Columbus (Homecoming)
  Jefferson High School Boulder, MT 59632
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• VB @ Manhattan 1-00
  Jefferson High School Boulder, MT 59632
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• JVFB @ Columbus 4-00
  Jefferson High School Boulder, MT 59632
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• See you tomorrow (Tuesday) evening at 7 pm for a great program and live demonstations about pottery at the Lewis and Clark History Center, 618 Helena Ave, in the historic Steamboat Blocm, Building downton Helena.
  The program is offered by the Helena CLay Aerts Guild! Refreshments are serve. Admission and parking are free! (Nextdoor Upper Eastside)
• Our 1 year old male cat named Kyle has been missing for 2 nights now near Yuhas Ave in Helena.
  Circular markings on his sides and has an instinct to hide when he is scared. If you think you've seen him please call or text 406-417-4205. Thank… (Nextdoor N Montana)

• Helena School District posted a job opening for Head Swim Coach in Helena. Apply here.
• The Grounds Guys posted a job opening for Landscape Sales Manager in Helena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Helena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Butte

• The Unabomber's Montana Connection Is Back in the Spotlight (billingsmix.com)

Manhattan

• Butte honors early miners at annual Labor Day picnic (kbzk.com)
• Only 17% say a woman president is 'very likely' in their lifetime, Pew finds (kxlf.com)
• Heavy rain across northwest Montana, Flood Watch; warming, drying trend through late week (nbcmontana.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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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