🌱 Helena Skier Joining US Team + Mount Helena Trail Relocation

Hi all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Helena Patch newsletter — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 79 Low: 60.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 72 Low: 58.

Here are the top three stories today in Helena:

1. A skier from Helena has been nominated to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard 2023-2024 national team. Konnor Ralph was promoted to the men's professional U.S. Freeski team in slopestyle and big air after two years on the rookie team. He is one of only two Montana skiers to make the cut this year. (406mtsports.com)
2. A new self-propelled brewery tour is now offering rides in Helena. Bert & Ernie's Pedal Pub Trolley offers a low-intensity workout for groups of six to 15, who will pedal their way around town to tour local breweries. Stops on the tour include Lewis & Clark, Ten Mile, Blackfoot, and Ascension. (KRTV)
3. The Helena Department of Parks, Recreation, and Open Lands is seeking feedback from residents on a proposed relocation of the Mount Helena trail. The project is set to begin in mid-July and would relocate nearly 725 feet of the trail north by 50 feet. The relocation is intended to ensure the trail resides entirely in City Park ownership. (Helena Independent Record)

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Today and tomorrow in Helena:

Friday, June 9

• Midnight At The Masquerade At Helena Civic Center (5:30 PM)

Saturday, June 10

• Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. At Grandstreet Theatre (2:30 PM, 7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Ready, set, run! The Governor's Cup race kicks off today in Helena with Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids Run/Fun Run events. Visit the link to view the course map and race information. (RaceThread)
• Get moving with family-friendly Yoga in the Park tomorrow, Jun. 10, in Lockey Park. Parents and children are invited to stop by at 10:30 a.m. for a relaxing beginner class. Drop-ins are $16. (Eclipse Community Yoga)
• The Lewis and Clark County Justice Court will be closed from Jun. 19-23 in order to transition to a new software system. The court is expected to reopen for regular business on Jun. 26. (Lewis and Clark County Government via Facebook)

That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.