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Greetings Billings! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Want to learn filmmaking in Billings from a working producer?
- How a Billings native starred in UCLA’s showdown with Gonzaga
Also on today's calendar: Bob Landis Presents his 2025 Film Highlights from Yellowstone & Denali National Parks and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Billingsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Billingsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 50 and low of 42 degrees.
- Tuesday: Windy with showers around, temps: high: 52, low: 40.
- Wednesday: A little rain in the morning, with a high of 48 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Holly Soriano On Producing My Apocalyptic Thanksgiving, Potentially Directing Her Own Film (411mania.com) — Billings film enthusiasts can look forward to a short film production class coming to Billings Community Education in spring 2026, taught by producer-director Holly Soriano. In a wide-ranging interview, she discusses making her feature My Apocalyptic Thanksgiving, her Montana-based projects, and how she’s building a career that blends filmmaking with coaching and education.
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• Gonzaga rewind: Zags, Bruins have another series ‘in the works' after latest showdown at Climate Pledge Arena (spokesman.com) — A former Billings resident, UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau, played a key role in the Bruins’ loss to Gonzaga in Seattle, scoring 24 points while sliding into a small-ball center role. The game extended Gonzaga’s dominance in its rivalry with UCLA and highlighted how neutral-site matchups are helping big programs raise money in the new era of college athletics.
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📸 Around Billings
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Billings
★ Featured events ★
- Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
Billings Depot, 2310 Montana Ave, Billings
6:30 pm
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
- Bob Landis Presents his 2025 Film Highlights from Yellowstone & Denali National Parks
Mayflower Congregational Church , 2940 Poly Dr , Billings
7:00 pm - Yellowstone Historic Preservation Board Meeting
Billings Calendar Billings, MT 59101
8:30 am - PCC-Policy Coordinating Commitee
Billings Calendar Billings, MT 59101
12:00 pm - Pioneer Park Task Force
Billings Calendar , 3115 19TH AVE NORTH , Billings
6:00 pm - West End Neighborhood Task Force
Billings Calendar , CONNECTIONS CHURCH 56TH AND GRAND AVE , Billings
7:00 pm - Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
Billings Depot 2310 Montana Avenue Billings, Montana 59101
6:30 pm - Billings Central Terry Task Force
Billings Calendar , 1331 CENTRAL AVE , Billings
7:00 pm - Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Billings Depot , 2310 Montana Ave , Billings
8:30 pm - Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting
Billings Calendar Billings, MT 59101
12:00 pm - Yellowstone County Planning Board
Billings Calendar , 316 N 26th St, Billings MT , Billings
4:30 pm - Christmas Eve worship
Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church , 3580 N Benton Ave , Helena
3:00 pm
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 24
📣 Billings Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Goooood morning Billings Montana!
Hope everyone is keeping warm somehow today! Where can we see some Christmas lights tonight?????? (Nextdoor Bitterroot Heights)
- Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. posted a job opening for Branch Office Administrator - Billings, MT in Billings. Apply here.
- Weyerhauser Co posted a job opening for Forklift & Building Materials Operator - Billings in Billings. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Billings here.
Ok Billings! 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
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