🌱 Patch AM: Meet the East Helena senior shaping Helena’s next generation of athletes

Cheers Helena! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Meet the East Helena senior shaping Helena's next generation of athletes
• How Helena's big 480-dog show affects local competitors' standings

Also on today's calendar: Steak Fry Fundraiser and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 46 degrees.
• Tuesday: Sunshine and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 49.
• Wednesday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 78 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Class Act: East Helena senior Ellie Silvonen leads on the field, in the classroom and community (montanasports.com) — An East Helena High School senior is juggling varsity flag football, basketball, and a strong GPA while also giving back to younger kids in the Helena area. Through Story Squad visits and refereeing Helena Small Fry flag football, she's mentoring future athletes and inspiring her own younger siblings, all while aiming to play college flag football and stay active in her community.
   

• Helena Montana Kennel Club Dog Show 2026 Results (news-usa.today) — A major conformation dog show just wrapped up in Helena, bringing 480 purebred entries and plenty of breeders, handlers, and dog lovers into town on Sunday. Local exhibitors can now track their unofficial results while they move through American Kennel Club verification, and organizers are directing anyone who spots errors to the proper correction channels.
   

📸 Around Helena

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Helena

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 22
• Leading & Managing a Task Force Unit →
  Blue Cross Blue Shield, 3645 Alice Street, Helena
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 21
• Steak Fry Fundraiser →
  West Main Street, W Main St, East Helena
  5:30 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Tacos & Tequila Tuesday →
  The Rathskeller, 24 W 6th Ave Basement, Helena
  3:00 pm
• Waking Giant Stitch & B*tch →
  Real Food Store, 1096 Helena Ave, Helena
  5:30 pm
• Glass Fusing Basics →
  The Painted Pot, 333 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena
  5:30 pm
• "Renewable Energy is Winning...Slowly" →
  Lewis & Clark Library, 120 S Last Chance Gulch St, Helena
  6:00 pm
• Watermelon Men at The Rathskeller →
  The Original Montana Club, 24 W 6th Ave 2nd Floor, Helena
  6:00 pm
• Johnny Dango at Silver Star Steak Company →
  Silver Star Steak Company, Helena
  7:00 pm
• Trivia at Miller's Crossing! →
  Miller's Crossing Bar and Grill, 52 S Park Ave, Helena
  7:00 pm
• Johnny Dango →
  Helena MT
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• YWCA Rise & Shine Benefit Breakfast →
  Helena Civic Center, 340 Neill Ave, Helena
  7:40 am
Monday September 28
• Steak Fry fundraiser →
  West Main Street, W Main St, East Helena
  5:30 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• 1974 BMW R90/6 motorcycle
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I like everything about the Mediterranean Grill.
  They have a fantastic wine selection, their food is so good and varied, the service is excellent, and we seldom are unable to be seated. (Nextdoor Nob Hill)
• I was flipping through the Money Matters section of the Montana Senior News newspaper, and came across an article about how families can find lost money after a loved one dies.
  Here are the suggestions; *MissingMoney.com - a free site endorsed by the national Association of unclaimed property administrators, and the national… (Nextdoor Leisure Village PLUR W's)

• Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Busser - Helena Chili's in Helena. Apply here.
• Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Helena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Helena here.

🗞 Nearby News

Butte

• KXLF Butte Area Weather: Decreasing clouds and seasonable highs on Sunday (kxlf.com)
• Montana Tech explodes offensively, eyes NAIA's No. 1 ranking (406mtsports.com)
• Blackbraid Replaces Moonspell On Cradle Of Filth Tour (themosh.net)

Manhattan

• Tyson Pavlik's big night lifts Manhattan past Three Forks in state championship rematch (bozemandailychronicle.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: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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