🌱 Local Organizations Earn Thousands In Grants + East Helena Flooding

Hello all. I'm here with your Monday edition of the Helena Patch newsletter, filled with all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: A thunderstorm in spots. High: 77 Low: 56.
• Tuesday: A thunderstorm in spots. High: 74 Low: 58.

Here are the top three stories in Helena today:

1. Forty local groups have been named by the Helena Area Community Foundation as grant recipients for the 2023 grant cycle. This year's grant recipients include the Angel Fund, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Montana, and Helena Area Friends of Pets. The value of grant funding provided during this year's grant cycle totaled $72,751. (Subscription: Independent Record)
2. The City of Helena is warning residents about a new spoofing scam targeting locals. Officials say the scammers call potential victims and attempt to collect payments for the Court via the phone. Anyone who receives such a call is advised to hang up immediately. (City of Helena, Local Government via Facebook)
3. Rising floodwaters impacted residents in East Helena over the weekend. The Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Office shared a photo Saturday of flooding on Wylie Drive at Pele Park and warned residents to prepare for rising waters. Officials are urging residents who have experienced flooding before not to wait in making preparations when flooding is expected. (Montana Right Now)

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Today and tomorrow in Helena:

Monday, June 5

• One Team Scavenger Hunt At 105 Reeders Alley (All Day)

Tuesday, June 6

• AARP NeighborWalk At Great Northern Carousel (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Visit the link to view the latest homes to hit the market in and around the Helena area. (Helena Patch)
• Get empowered with a celebration of body and motion at the Holter Museum of Art. Stop by this Wednesday, Jun. 7, at 12:00 p.m. for a Nia class designed for all ages, levels, and bodies. Click here to register. (Holter Museum of Art)
• Several summer camps at Exploration Works still have open spots available, including LEGO Creations, Textrix Club, and more! Visit the link to view all open camp opportunities and registration information. (ExplorationWorks via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up 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.