🌱 Pictograph Cave State Park Events + BFD Welcomes New Recruits

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Billings Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 75 Low: 54.
• Tuesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 80 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories in Billings today:

1. Pictograph Cave State Park in Billings will host two free events for Montana residents on Saturday, Jun. 17. From 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Dave Caserio will lead a writing workshop, encouraging participants to draw inspiration from the nature and history embedded in the park. Additionally, from 8:30 p.m. to approximately 11:00 p.m., the Yellowstone Valley Astronomy Association will hold a night sky viewing event for anyone looking to learn more about the Montana sky. (Montana Right Now)
2. This past Thursday, the Billings Fire Department (BFD) welcomed 10 new firefighters to its ranks. The new recruits successfully completed a rigorous 12-week training program in preparation for their work with the BFD, allowing for the deployment of an additional Mobile Response Team this July. The swearing-in ceremony also included two new firefighters with the Lockwood Fire Department. (City of Billings Government via Facebook)
3. Billings residents can expect scattered showers and thunderstorms to continue through today (Monday, Jun. 12). According to the National Weather Service, heavy rain, flooding, and some small hail will be concentrated around the mountains and foothills, with reduced weather activity toward the city proper. Residents are encouraged to stay safe, as the storms could lead to localized flooding. (NWS Billings via Twitter)

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Today and tomorrow in Billings:

Monday, June 12

• Tours Today At Moss Mansion Museum (10:00 AM)

Tuesday, June 13

• Yellowstone County Planning Board At Miller Building 1st Floor Conference Room (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• About an hour outside of Billings, the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary is hosting its Bison Birthday Bash and 40th Anniversary Celebrations on Saturday, Jun. 24. The festivities will run between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and will feature drinks, cake, live auctions, and more. (KULR 8)
• Heads up, local house hunters! Here are five new properties to hit the Billings real estate market, including a six-bedroom/three-bathroom on Turnberry Circle for $979,900. (Billings Patch)
• The Billings Library recently hosted its Big Truck Petting Zoo, with special appearances by the Billings Fire Department, Billings Police Department, and Billings Public Works! (Billings Library via Twitter)

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— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.