🌱 Free Summer Events At Spring Meadow Lake + Juneteenth Celebration

Hello, Helena. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 81 Low: 60.
• Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two. High: 78 Low: 58.

Here are the top three stories in Helena today:

1. Montana WILD has announced a series of free summer events, which are set to take place in and around Spring Meadow Lake State Park. Offerings include a Bat Walk this Friday from 9:00-10:30 p.m. and bird banding station observations on Jun. 16 and Jun. 23. Visit the link to view the complete schedule of free events, and reserve your spot by calling (406) 444-9941 or email jeanne.connolly@mt.gov. (KULR 8)
2. The Montana Historical Society and the Myrna Loy will cohost a Juneteenth National Freedom Day Celebration at the Myrna Loy next Saturday, Jun. 17. The free event will kick off at 5:00 p.m. and feature a screening of "Bicycle Corps: America's Black Army on Wheels." There will also be a street party from 7:00-9:30 p.m. featuring food trucks and more. (Montana Historical Society via Facebook)
3. The Helena Police Department has safely located a woman who went missing from an assisted living home on Monday. Officials report Deborah Burns escaped the Wildwood Assisted Living facility through a window from 5:00-5:30 a.m. on Jun. 5. Burns had been safely located by authorities at 1:14 p.m. on Monday afternoon. (Helena Montana Police Department via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Helena:

Wednesday, June 7

• Alive At Five Block Party At Mt. Ascension Brewing Company (5:00 PM)

Thursday, June 8

• Mini Job Fair Department Of Justice And Department Of Transportation At Job Service Helena (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Here are the latest homes to hit the market recently in and around the Helena area. (Helena Patch)
• Interested in exploring the Helena Valley Reservoir while meditating on philosophical questions about the wilderness? Join the Wildlife Recovery and Ethics Philosophy Walk this Sunday, Jun. 11, at 9:30 a.m. for a three-mile walk and conversation. (Merlin CCC)
• The Lewis & Clark Library is hosting a calligraphy class for teens next Thursday, Jun. 15, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Stop by to learn the basics of blackletter calligraphy and make your own bookmark to take home. (Lewis & Clark Library via Facebook)

That's it for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.